Protector ch. 14
I wasn't expecting Rachel to open up to me the way that she did but I'm glad that she did and I'm beyond that some bastard made her so bad that she gave up on her dreams on being on Broadway. She's been through so much shit in high school that she didn't need to go through it in her adult life as I know that I was a large part of but I guess that's why I'm so protective of her now. I know that the teacher said that it happened a long time ago and had cut ties with the guys but it doesn't quash the rage that I have for the guy as a part of me wants to go to find him and beat the dog shit outta him. Unfortunately for me and very lucky for him that the singer refuses to tell me what the bastard's name but I push him out of my mind for the moment as I didn't want thoughts of that guy ruining my time with Rachel. We talk and laugh even performing a few songs together before I paid for our meal which the teacher protests that she pay for herself but any argument that she could think of was cut off when I kissed her.
Her eyes were totally blown when we pulled apart and I'm pretty sure that I had a stupid grin on my face but I couldn't bring myself to care then she started blushing like crazy when a much older couple called us a cute couple. That's my end goal to have the teacher be my girlfriend but I know that it's gonna time because whoever she dated in the past really did a number on her, making her question my intentions and it doesn't help that I was a major bitch to her in high school. I know that I've never been the nicest person and I treated people that I didn't care that much about like shit but I'm not that person anymore although I'm still a badass bitch and I still have razor blade all up in my hair. It was supposed to be a simple lunch date but it quickly turned into an all day thing as I didn't want it to end or let her go so I just kept on making up any excuse to spend more time with her.
It wasn't like the singer was bothered by it as we took a leisurely walk around the park, passing a duck pond on the way and my thoughts lead by to the time when I would take Brittany to one just like this back in Lima to feed the ducks. I know that she would've love this shit and I know that Quinn would probably want to come here one day but I shake my head to rid myself of those thoughts because I didn't want to think of a former lover while I'm with Rachel. I wrap my arm around the tiny woman's shoulders, holding her close as she wraps her arm around my waist while just enjoy each other's company and it just feels right. We just spent the entire day together but unfortunately had to come to an end as I dropped the teacher off at her apartment around nine with the promise that we'll go out again soon. I wanted to kiss her goodnight although I wasn't sure if it was a good idea or not but the decision was made for me when she grabs the collar of my shirt, kissing me until my toes curls before shyly ducking into her apartment.
I know that I have a stupid grin on my face by the time I go to pick up my daughter from Kurt's and Blaine smirks knowing that I had a great time without me having to say anything. I made sure that my little nerd does her homework before tucking her in and reading her a few bedtime stories then sending her off to dreamland while I look over a few cases before heading off to bed myself. I couldn't stop myself from dreaming a certain elementary instructor which set me up well for the next day, making breakfast for the avid reader as she drags herself outta her room as just like me, neither one of us are morning people. I make sure that she eats before helping her get ready for school as I have to get ready for work and twenty minutes, we're ready to leave the apartment before driving towards the school where a vision of beauty was writing something down on the board. She looks away when we walk through the door as Quinn races off to talk to her friends as Rachel smiles sweetly at me.
I wish that I could stay longer but if I did then I would be late for work and Josh were just something snaky to say and that's the last thing that I need to hear when I first get into the office. I smile, giving her a short wave before heading out before making the drive only stopping by Starbucks to grab a cup of coffee then walking through the entrance of the office with five minutes to spare as I take the elevator up. I was in a good mood until the certain snake in the grass decides to take the elevator, wearing another one many Armani suits but this one reminds of Two-Face from the Batman comics. He looks down at me with a smug look on his face which I decide to ignore him when I hear a soft dingle, pulling out my phone to see that I have a text form Rachel to tell to have a good day at work, fighting bad guys. I couldn't help smile at the text but quickly put my phone away when I see the douche bag looking over my shoulder to look the message before glaring at him making him look away, playing it off like he was fixing his tie.
The ride was way too long for my liking but I was more than glad when it ends but our time is being extended when we're told to meet our boss in their office and they want to see the both of us. I can never tell if going to see your bosses is a good thing or bad thing but I guess that I'm about to find out as we walk to their office to see talking to each other, only stopping when the they see us before telling us sit down. Turns out the reason why they wanted to see us is because a party is coming up soon to mingle with potential clients and want us there to show off our skills a bit as Josh looks happy at having to this thing as he would be running elbows with wealthy people. I really don't wanna go but I know that I gonna have to go whether I want to or not as the bosses reminds us to bring a date and I instantly thought of who I want to take before telling us that we could leave.
"Try not to embarrass yourself if you can help it" Josh said looking down his nose at me. "Dress properly and the bosses said to bring a date so try to find someone with some class"
"The only one that should be worried about embarrassing themselves is you and I know that you're talking about dressing properly, Two-Face. You could get lessons in having some class or getting someone to help you not dress like a derange psycho" I said giving him a mock salute.
He mutters something under his breath but I didn't have the time or the energy to entertain his bullshit before walking into my office, greeting my assistant on the way in as I decide to dive straight in. I know that Rachel aren't exactly dating or anything like that but she's my first, second, third for this event but I don't know if she's willing to be my plus one to this work related event. I'm a little nervous about asking her but I'll worry about that later but first, I have to get through these cases and honestly for the first thirty minutes it was hard trying to get myself to focus but I was able to get some work done before breaking for lunch. I had my assistant order a pastrami combo from the deli on third that I like and to order something for herself as well as I like to make sure that the people that work under me are taken care of. Papi instilled that in me at an early age he always said that it builds trust an loyalty and honestly he's right when it comes to that as my assistant has been working for me since I got this office and honestly she's a sweet girl.
Even though she's a wild card at sometimes but she's funny and I like having her around as it's nearly fifteen minutes before the food arrives but I didn't care as long as my stomach get filled. I jump right back into it once my sandwich is finished and if my assistant hadn't remind me that I had to go pick up my daughter, I would've work well into the evening as I pack up my things. I was about to leave when Josh appear outta nowhere looking down at me through his nose, shaking his head disappointed as I push past him but he just trails behind me as his vile cologne fills my nose.
"You'll never make partner if you taking off early like this"
"Not that it's any of your business why I leave or that I care what you think but why you so suddenly care if I make partner or not" I said rolling my eyes.
"Honestly I don't but a piece of advice though, girlfriends, friends or family are distractions from the end goal" Josh said smirking.
"That kinda explains why you don't have friends or a girlfriend. Not only you a workaholic but desperate, lonely and simply incapable of getting any and to be frank, it's a sad and pathetic" I said laughing. "At least I have someone waiting for me at home why you would sit in your condo with a bottle of scotch or whiskey. So if you excuse, I'll take my leave"
It feels great wiping that smug smirk off his pretty boy face before hopping in my car, heading towards the elementary school listening to Amy Winehouse and it wasn't long before I'm pulling into the parking lot of the school. I get a text from Lady Hummel asking me to pick up Finn because he and Hair Gel aren't to get away from work to pick him up and I agree to it as I head towards the kids' classroom with kids playing and talking each other. It's obvious that my daughter is thriving as she formed a tight knitted group of friends when I feel a presence on my left to see that it's Rachel who's smiles shyly at me.
"Ms. Lopez"
"Ms. Berry" I said smirking. "Have fun teaching the kiddies?"
"I have to admit that I do enjoy my time with the kids, yes. You enjoy putting away bad guys"
"Well someone has to but yeah, I do although I could do with the jerk wad that I have to deal on a daily basis though" I said shrugging my shoulders before turning to face her. "But there's something that I need to ask you"
"Oh? What is it?" Rachel asked raising an eyebrow.
"My work is kinda having a gala to talk with potential clients and it's totally be filled with stuffy old man with too much money and time on their hands but I have to go and I was wondering if you would be my date"
"Sounds very tempting and I would have to check my calendar to if I'm free" Rachel said smirking.
"Rachel" I said trying to whine.
"Okay, okay I'll be your date but I'm a little curious. Am I the only person that you ask this of?"
"Yes, you are. You're the only one that I wanted to go with as your name popped into my head when my bosses told me that I could bring a date"
"Good, I look forward to going to your work function" Rachel said blushing before ducking her eyes under her bangs.
"Me too" I said smiling.
~Nicole The Dragon Rider signing off
End of ch 14