Sorry for the long wait, RL's been quite busy, writer's block sucks and I was also way too busy getting ready for my weekend to Germany for Taylor Swift's concert that I forgot and then too sad to see it end and have to return to Paris to update lol
I now know where this story is going :)
Chapter 38
« Dad, you really need to tell me what's going on before tellng Rory. She's had a tough day and stress isn't good for the baby. »
« I know Logan, if it was up to me we wouldn't be in this situation. I did all I could but it was too late. »
« Too late for what ? »
« Pictures of Rory rushing into the hospital with Honor and pictures of you and Rory coming out of the hospital with your good arm wrapped around her. When I heard about someone trying to sell these pictures I tried to buy them but someone got them before I could make an offer. They were published this everning in several publications and there was nothing I could do to prevent it. »
« How bad is it ? » a tired Logan asked, closing his eyes and leaning against the wall.
« You can clearly see her face and on some pictures she's crying, you're kissing, hugging and there were a picture of you with your friends saying goodbye in front of the car. All the articles talk about how two rich heirs are about to get married, have a child and become the top cream of high society. When I got here there were reporters in front of your building. »
« Rory isn't going to like … »
« No, I'm not going to like it. » Rory said from the other side of the hallway. « But what I like even less is being kept in the dark like that. How about we move this conversation to the kitchen. »
« Rory are you sure this is the right time to do this ? »
« Oh there's never been a better time than this one, don't you think Mitchum ? »
« I'd rather stay out of that if you'd allow me that. » Mitchum told her smirking, knowing his son was in it for a good old argument about letting her handle things on her without him interferring.
« Mitchum with all due respect could you please repeat what you just said ? » Rory asked him as she sat on a barstool. She kept her eyes on him while waiting for an answer. Logan let out a sigh and nodded at his father. Mitchum then repeated what he had just told Logan before she caught them although he tried to make things look better than they really were.
« How about work, have you heard anyhing about whatever the people who work with me know about it ? »
« I'm afraid they do, countless publications are talking about it and you know what it's like when one newspaper has one exclusive entertainment news they all try to do better than the other other papers by digging. The New Yorker, People and TMZ have pictures of the two of you taken from your time at Yale or from outtings with your friends. »
« What are they saying about us ? » Rory asked him as she shot Logan a look of worry.
« Nothing, they mostly talk about how you met, your relationship and your family, stressing your status as the heiress of the Hayden and Gilmore fortunes. There are some articles about your family history and how you are from blue blood families who came from the Mayflower. Rory you had to know it would eventually happen. »
« I know Mitchum, don't worry about it. I just thought I would have more time to think about it. It's late and I'm sure you'd rather go home and rest before tomorrow's meeting. We've all had a stressful day and I think we need to sleep on it and hope for the best now. »
« Rory's right dad, the day's been tough for all of us and we still haven't had anything to eat. »
« You're right, your mother is probably waiting for me. » Mitchum said getting up from his chair. He kissed Rory on the cheek, shook Logan's hand and left the appartment.
The couple heated their dinner before eating it in a quiet atmosphere, talking about everything but the conversation they just had with Mitchum. Logan grabbed their empety plates after their dinner, putting them in the dishwasher before putting the leftovers in the fridge. Rory grabbed the glasses, but Logan stopped her before she could continue.
« You should rest, it's been a stressful day. » Logan said, repeating what the words he had told his father.
« Says the man who was in a car accident earlier and has a broken arm and wrist. »
« Putting these two glasses in the dishwasher and turning off the light isn't going to hurt me more than an another accident. » Logan said with a smile, but Rory did not return his smile.
« It's not funny, I could have lost you and I don't think I would have been able to make it without you. You're my life Logan and I need you more than you think. »
« Rory you don't need anyone, you're a strong, independant woman. You can do whatever you want. »
« No I can't. I can't function without you and it's not about being strong. You're my life, the best part of who I'm. We've been together for so long that I can't imagine living a life without you in it. »
« I know what you mean but if something were to happen to me I want you to carry on living like you already do. » Logan said. Rory wipped a tear away, this conversation is not one she wants to have but there are things that need to be said.
« What if something were to happen to me, would you be able to move on ? »
« Rory this isn't the sam… »
« Yes it's the same thing, so would you be able to move on ? »
« For our child I would pull myself together but I don't think I would be able to move on, you're my life and you know it. » Logan said softely. « We can't think about only ourselves now, there's the baby. »
« I know, it's just hard to imagine a world without you in it but you're right. »
« From now on you've got to promise me to never think about it again, we've got so much things to live and a family to raise. »
« Just a child… »
« For the moment just one, but you never know. » he said with a smile. He wrapped his injured arm around her waist and brought her closer to him. We can't live our lives being scared of what might happen to us when we go to bed at night or if we cross the street. Do you promise me to stop worrying ? »
« I don't know if I can stop but I can promise to try. »
« You do while I'm in the shower, you should take out that baby names book so we can talk about our favorite names. »
« Ok. » Rory said with a smile as she leaned over so she could grab a note book and a pen. Logan spent a few more seconds watching her as she chewed on the pen while flipping through the pages. He came close to losing everything today and as he was watching Rory, he made a promise to himself, always be thankful for whatever little things life brings his way because everything could be taken away from him in the blink of an eye.