A/N: This is a tad shorter than the other chapters. i have to go somewhere right now so i'll just leave it here.

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"Hey Britt! Why aren't you getting ready yet? Don't you have school today?" Quinn is sitting at the kitchen table sorting through papers which I think are bills. I can't help but feel sorry for her. Right now she's supposed to be out there mingling with guys and searching for her soul mate or something so she could start planning for her future family. But no, she's here, doing housework, paying bills, taking care of me and Nick. This sucks and I can't do anything about it.

"I don't have classes today Quinn." I said as I sat beside her at the table. She gave me a smile and continued computing the month's bills. It seemed forever that I had the chance to study her features this close. Aside from her face that's obviously thinning, she has these giant eye bags underneath those hazel eyes, clearly tired from work. Still she looks beautiful and stunning. I can't help but admire her. If was in her place, I don't think I can do it like she does.

"Britt, why are you staring at me like that? Do I have something on my face?" She asked but she didn't look at me. She's busy concentrating on her task. "Uhm Quinn. If I haven't expressed how thankful I am to be your sister, then let me tell you now. Thank you. Thank you for taking care of me and Nick. Thank you for all your sacrifices for us. Someday, I'm going to repay you for everything you've done. That's a promise my favorite sister." I can feel tears are threatening to pool down from my eyes but I held it in. Quinn stared at me puzzled.

"What kind of drama have you been watching Brittany?" She laughed. "I never pegged you for a drama queen. But I guess you got that from me huh?" I smiled at her and she smiled back. I knew she got what I said. This is her way of avoiding drama. "And what favorite sister? I'm your only sister!" She said jokingly as she pulled me in for a hug.


"Hi!" Should I use a more seductive tone? Let's try it again. "Hello!" I scrunched up my face. No. I sound stupid.

I stared at myself in the mirror for god knows how long. I've been practicing my opening line when I see Santana today. Am I really going to do this? I thought to myself. There's fear in my heart because of what Tina said to me. No. I am strong. I can do this. No one will get hurt except for Santana Lopez. Yeah. I have to keep telling myself that.

"This one's for you Quinn."


I admit I'm pretty nervous. But it didn't discourage me from stepping inside the great Attorney Santana Lopez's law firm. The security guard stopped me and asked if I had an appointment. Crap. I knew I should've called first. But no. I don't want to give her the satisfaction of me calling her. I'm gonna look desperate. Is visiting her count as being desperate? Maybe, but it's better I guess. It's a brave step.

The stupid guard won't let me in no matter what I say. I had enough of this. I'm not going to murder Santana here, though I would if I'll be given a chance. Just let me in already!

"Excuse me?" A pale short man with rosy cheeks asked me out of nowhere. His voice is not deep for a guy, it's kinda shrilly. He's wearing a suit, so I assumed he's working here or a client. "What's going on here?" He asked the security guard with authority. Hmm, I guess he works here.

"This lady keeps insisting to go inside but she doesn't have an appointment Attorney Hummel." The guard said firmly. Mr. Hummel turned to me. I can tell he's scrutinizing me by the way his eyes flew from my head to my shoes. "Sorry miss, if you don't have an appointment, you cannot enter. Are you a client?"

"Uhmm no, I was just actually looking for Santana." I confidently said. He looked taken aback because of my omission of the word attorney that seemed to be glued permanently to Santana's name. I have to say it so he would think that Santana and I are close, which is most certainly false.

"What's your relationship with Santana if I may ask?" He said in a high pitched tone.

"Oh, she's.." What? She's my what? Friend? Most hated human being on the planet? Date? Girlfriend? No that's totally wrong! Crap! Think Brittany think! "..our guest speaker in our class." Wow, brilliant. Now I look like a stalker student. Ugh I hate myself sometimes.

"From the university?"

"Yes." I answered.

"May I ask what your name is?" He asked with plain curiosity.

"Bri— Heather. My name is Heather." Fuck, I almost gave out my real name. I feel bad for fooling him but I need to. Sorry Mr. Hummel.

When he heard my name, his face lit up immediately. He grabbed my hand and shook it with too much excitement. What is going on? "Heather! It's nice to finally meet you! I am Attorney Kurt Hummel by the way. I work on this firm with Santana." He beamed at me, and yes, it's obvious that he's happy to meet me.

After that I didn't know what happened. He practically dragged me into the office. I haven't got the chance to soak in the place. It's like a dream come true! Stepping inside a law firm. Someday I'm going to work in one of these.

"So, you're here to see Santana right?" I almost missed his question because I was too distracted looking around. "Yes. If I may, or she's not too busy." I said timidly.

"She's not. And trust me, if she is, she's definitely going to make some time for you." Before I knew it, I was standing outside an office, which I immediately recognized as Santana's because of her name plastered at the top of the door. Atty. Hummel knocked on the door and I heard a familiar voice that said, "Come in."

I stood awkwardly outside the door looking around like an idiot. The office is not that busy, it's not how I imagined it should be. There are green things everywhere which I took as refreshment for the eyes, helpful for stressful days. There are various stations and tables for I'm guessing other lawyers who work her but there are walls dividing them, ensuring a bit of privacy. Whoever decorated this office sure knows the stress that law brings.

"Oh Santana!" I heard Attorney Hummel called Santana in a happy sing-song voice. He's obviously teasing her. "What is it Hummel? This better be good. I'm not having a good day!" Santana spat. How rude of her?

"I'm just here to say that someone is looking for you. Who I'm sure is going to cure your bad day." Attorney Hummel didn't seem to take Santana's rage seriously. I guess he's used to it. Attorney Hummel stuck his head out the door indicating that I can come inside now.

I suddenly became nervous. There's no backing out now. I spotted Santana sitting at her table with her legs on her desk. She's playing with a pen and not staring at the door. But as soon as I walked in, she turned around and almost stumbled in her seat. She stood up so fast that some of the papers in her desk fell out on the floor. Attorney Hummel let out a giggle which I wouldn't do if I was him.

"Hey, Heather." Santana said breathlessly. She's acting like she's caught stealing something. "Well, I'm going to leave you two. I'll be doing some paperwork." And just like that Attorney Hummel left and Santana and I are alone inside her office.

"Hi." I said. Santana walked away from her desk, meeting me at the middle of the room. "So what are you doing here?" She motioned for me to sit on the couch but I declined. I don't need to sit down. This won't take long anyway.

"I've reconsidered your offer." I heard myself say. She looked at me with bewildered eyes like she can't believe what I just said. "If the offer still stands." I continued.

"Of course!" She said too quickly. A smile is creeping on her face.

"Good! Well…"

"Well what?"

"What are you waiting for? Let's go?" I said.

"You mean right now?" Surprised much Santana? See, this is how I roll.

"You don't want to?" I said challengingly.

She seemed to process what I said and she started walking around the room. "Wait. As you can see, it's still office hours. I've got plenty of things in my hands right now, I can't just leave. Besides, it's not easy being a heartless lawyer you know." She said mockingly.

Well, I've got a comeback for that. "I forgot to tell you that today is only the free time I have."

I saw the expression on her face change instantly. "You're only free right now?" I nodded as I pouted my lips. She gaped at me and I can tell my magical pout worked.

She grabbed her coat hurriedly, "Well then let's go!" She desperately looked for her things scattered around her office. I smiled to myself as I walked out of her office door.


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