The remnants of the large breakfast that Rory and Logan had just eaten clogged the small table that Rory's room had come furnished with, but neither were concerned. Both of them were lying in bed together, enjoying the feeling of being in such close proximity with minimal clothing. They had been there since soon after breakfast, not wanting this feeling of newly reconciled bliss to end. It was close to Noon before the Rory spoke the first words other than declarations of love, since they had moved to the bed.
"I think I'm going to have to call my mother soon."
"And here I thought I was satisfying all your needs," Logan said placing a kiss on Rory's bare shoulder.
"Were you always this witty? Because I may have to reconsider our arrangement considering this new found hilarity."
"Sorry Ace. So, why do you have to call your mother? I mean you don't need a reason, it's just that you mentioned it and," suddenly a thought dawned on Logan, "it's about me isn't it?"
"You became funnier and smarter during your time in London, Logan. I'm impressed. Of course it's about you. I was on the phone with her when you came to the door and practically hung up on her, so I'm sure you will come up in our conversation. As I'm sure I will when you talk to Honor."
"I'm sure you will too," Logan confirmed.
"And it's different how?"
"Well, I'm not mentioning it during our time in bed."
"True. While we are on the subject of talking to family members, what's going to happen with you in London, and your future, which is now once again, our future?"
Logan took a breath, and some time before answering, he knew this question was coming since last night, and all he could do was be honest with Rory. "Ace, I'd be lying to you if I said I knew. I don't. All I know is that I'm to take over the company when dad steps down," Rory nodded sadly, "and I didn't press him on any other information. I didn't have a reason to after we broke up. At that point I was fine with wherever he sent me, I just wanted to be doing something. Now, things are different, and I assure you Rory that I will talk to him and make him hammer out something, something permanent and something that won't leave us guessing. He knows I'm doing well, he knows I'm good for this company, and he knows that his orders carry very little weight now that I know I can do this too, and that I like it."
"What's changed? I mean a few months ago you wanted to blow off the whole Huntzberger destiny you just didn't know how."
"The realization that I like what I do and that I'm good at what I do is what has changed, and the fact that I'm finally getting positive feedback from my father helps. I mean, I'm no sap, but it's good to hear that he thinks I'm doing a nice job every now and again."
"Yeah, that's always good to hear. But what if he says that you're to stay in London after this year, or you're off to Tokyo or Shanghai. I know with our resources we'd be able to have a weekend together a month or so, but I just need to know so I can prepare myself for it."
"There's no way after this year in London, we're only going to be spending a weekend a month together Ace. I'll talk to him. Unless he's got a few kids that he's been hiding from me, I'm the heir; I'm the one he needs to keep up the family legacy. I was always too busy rebelling against him to realize that he needs me more than I need him."
Rory frowned, "That sounds awfully cold, Logan."
Logan sighed, "I know Rory, and you're right it is, but it's the only way. It's not like I'm going to be making a ridiculous request. I just want to be based in the U.S. where our headquarters are, it makes sense from a business point of view. Trust me Rory, I'll make him listen, this summer I'll be back on the east coast and there's nothing my dad can do to stop me."
"But I don't want you to give up anything with your job for me. I mean maybe he'll offer you this great position in Asia or something really interesting in Europe. You said it yourself, you like what you are doing and you wouldn't be adamant about moving if it weren't for me. I don't want to be the reason you are giving up what you like doing, just so you can make it back to the states for me," Rory told him.
"I like the social aspect of business. I like the negotiating, the talking to clients, and the interaction with employees. I'd be more likely to get to do that if I were in the States, in our headquarters. So, yes, you are part of the decision to vocalize my wants, but it also is what I want to do from a career point of view as well. Ace, I assure you this is what I want to do, you were just the catalyst that made me want to confront dad on this."
"I just don't want you to do anything that you will regret later on Logan, I want you to be happy," Rory tried to reassure Logan that she didn't have any ulterior motives for the questioning.
"Ace, for the last time, moving back to the east coast will make me happy, both professionally and personally. I'm sure Honor will be ecstatic as well. It's going to be a reality as soon as I talk to my father."
"But there's nothing you can do for the remaining months of your stay in London right? I mean we're still going to have to do long distance for a couple more months right?" Rory's tone turned sad upon mentioning the distance.
"It seems so Ace. Unless something unexpected happens, it seems we'll get an opportunity to do the long distance thing over again, hopefully with better results."
"I was always one to learn from my mistakes," Rory smiled.
"Good to hear."
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Rory and Logan had spent the early afternoon engaging in a repeat of activities from the previous night. They reluctantly parted at 3 p.m. when Rory thought that her phone call to her mother couldn't be avoided a moment longer. Before then Logan had boldly suggested that Rory get out of the hotel room and come live with him for her remaining 2 weeks in London. Rory was hesitant at first, thinking that Logan would want to take this slow, but Logan brushed that aside with the knowledge that in 2 weeks, they would once again be on different continents and a weekend or two a month would be the best that they could do for half a year. This argument swayed Rory and agreed, sending Logan out of her hotel room with one of her heavier suitcases, a promise to call him when she was checked out of her hotel room and ready to come over to his place and a kiss that was borderline inappropriate for daylight hours.
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Author's Note: This chapter is a bit shorter than the previous ones and is more of a transition chapter. This story is probably going to run about twenty chapters in length. Hope you enjoyed the chapter, reviews, as always, are appreciated.