A/N Again the disclaimer. I do not know personally anyone mentioned. This is purely a fiction exercise. Also because English is not my native language you may have to excuse some mistakes I may write. That being said I hope you enjoy it. :)
A/N Just the heads up… This chapter might be a little too much on the oversentimental side…
You and Stella have just gone through the most important topics about your new clients when Grant arrives with his lawyer and manager.
He immediately hugs you. "Hey, babe. How are you?" He looks gently but also worried into your eyes.
"I'm fine. Better now." You say embarrassed because you're in front of all those people.
Grant pecks softly your lips and holds you close. "Good, cause I'm here now with you."
"Awww!" Stella says teasing you two. "So adorable. I almost feel guilty when I think I was the main source of your worries and anxiety this last month. Cheer up, girl, you can now assume fully your love for Grant."
Everyone laughs and you force a smile.
After over a long hour of talking and boring legal conversation, Grant finally signs the new contract.
You two are now having lunch together. In public. In a fancy restaurant.
"I can't believe this. Finally." Grant sighs in relief as he tastes his wine.
"I'm not sure I should be drinking this..." You smirk as you drink some wine too.
"It's just a bit... Come on, babe, cheer up."
"I'm sorry I'm not as cheerful as I should be... Don't get me wrong, I'm really happy we can finally be here together, in front of everyone like we are now..." You reach for his hand over the table.
Grant smiles as he squeezes your hand. "I know you are. And I know why you are still worried. Tell me then, are you still feeling sick?"
"I'm better now. But you should have seen it when I got to work... Jeez."
"I'm sorry to say this again but... You really need to see a doctor, sweetie."
"I know, Grant. That's what I wanted to tell you. Like I said, I have a meeting in the afternoon with that new client but I already spoke on the phone with my gynecologist. I managed to get an appointment at 6.30pm. I was hoping you could come with me..."
"Oh, of course I will, baby. I told you I would. I'll come to pick you at your office and we'll go together, ok?"
You nod. "Sure. Thank you. I'll take the pregnancy test there."
Grant lets out a chuckle.
"Why the laugh?" You ask intrigued.
"I don't know. After you left this morning to work I went to my place and I spent there some time just thinking. Thinking about what things will be like if you are pregnant... I even pictured us with a baby in our arms, your dad whining about some irrelevant stuff like the baby's clothes, my parents coming here to visit us and their grandchild... I know how you feel about this and I know you feel the opposite way but I ended up wishing for that pregnancy test to be positive." He shrugs his shoulders like he's apologizing for his wish.
"Oh, Grant." You can't help but to smile tenderly at his words and you feel a tear rolling out of your eyes. "You're sweet and I love you. If that was meant to make me feel better congrats, you've accomplished it."
"Glad I made you feel better. And it's true, I actually hope you're pregnant." Grant smiles apologetically.
You roll your eyes with a smile. "Right. Don't say it too many times or I'll believe you."
"Believe me then." He holds your hand tight and upon seeing your surprised expression he changes the subject. "So, tell me, who are those new clients?"
"Oh. Just Jennifer Lawrence."
"Wow. You're really getting the spotlight. Congrats, babe. You really are the best." Grant kisses your hand. "Who's the other?"
"One of my dad's young clients… Yeah, don't ask..." You roll our eyes upon seeing Grant's amused expression. "The one who stole your part as Finnick. Sorry..." You pout.
Grant chuckles. "Oh really? Funny. It's a small world indeed."
You smirk. "With those two as clients, imagine the work I'll have when Catching Fire is released..."
"With Jennifer I'm sure you'll get plenty of work starting now." Grant giggles amused.
"I know..." You sigh deeply.
"I'm really happy for you. You deserve it."
"Thanks, honey. Anyway, on our way here you told me you had something to say..."
"Yeah... Well, I got the final answer about my audition for the young Sinatra role..."
"Oh dear... And...?" You look at him expectantly.
"I got it." Grant grins happily.
"Oh my god! Yes!" You stand up from your chair and you reach out to Grant to hug him tight and kiss him. The people in the restaurant look amused at you.
Grant giggles. "Very much appreciated the enthusiasm. I wouldn't have got it without your support."
You kiss him again and you return to your seat smiling like a fool. "If you didn't get it I'd never forgive myself. I was the one who ruined your first audition..."
"Oh, babe, you didn't ruin anything. i was the one who kissed you before the audition... And I'll never regret it. Best thing I've ever done."
"Oh, you're crazy." You giggle.
"Crazy for you." He smiles widely. "Anyway, what about those pics of us that someone sent to your boss?"
"Yeah, someone had all this work of taking photos of us, mostly it's us getting inside or getting outside our places and even one with us kissing inside your car. I don't know, the oldest picture is like from three weeks ago..."
"That's some fucked up shit. And then sending it to your boss... It's gotta be someone who knows you well, someone you knows that our relationship was gonna harm you at work."
"Exactly. And who knows that? Grant, three weeks ago the only people who knew about us were Doug and Nate. Not even Joan or Sophie or my parents, or your parents... Do you really think any of them could have done something so twisted like this?"
"No, of course not. And with what purpose?"
"Exactly. I don't understand... Well, Stella said she was going to try to find out who did it..."
"Ok... Hope she does."
"Anyway, it's solved. Now we can do whatever we feel like without thinking if anyone will see us, take pictures, or tell my boss..."
"What about tonight, after we go to the doctor, I take you on a plain good old date night out in the town? Quick dinner and movie?"
You smile like a fool and you nod. "And I generally hate the genre but only for tonight… what about a mushy rom-com with a happy ending?"
"Hahaha! Sure, whatever you want."
"Thank you. Thanks for putting up with me and this whole situation. I really love you, Grant. Before I met you I was starting to think that I'd never meet anyone I could actually love and fall in love with... and love me back in the process too." You giggle. "I was losing hope. Hell, I never even thought I was ever going to say this extremely over-sentimental stuff to anyone and not die of embarrassment..."
"Don't thank me for 'putting up with you'. It's not some duty I have to do or some nice deed... I love you, I can't control it, and I love to love you. Even with all this stress going on, I never felt so good with someone before. I never wanted to spend all my time with just one person like I do now... Sorry...I don't mean to sound creepy..." He laughs embarrassed.
"You don't sound creepy. You sound adorable... Oh dear, we need to stop this. I'm gonna meet Jennifer in less than an hour." You giggle nervously.
Grant grins. "I'm pretty sure you weren't that excited when you met me for the first time."
You laugh loudly. "No, I wasn't. I had almost forced myself to hate you. I don't know, I guess I was annoyed because Stella didn't trust me a more well-known actor if you know what I mean. Never mind, I was stupid. I judged you even before I met you. And then I fell in love with you. I've learned my lesson, believe me."
Grant smiles. "Sometimes bad shit needs to happen so that better things can happen next. For a month now I've been thanking to every god in this world for getting cheated on by my ex and then getting to meet you."
"I do love you, you sweet adorable sexy guy." You smile widely and you stand up. You urge Grant to do the same. "Come on, I need to get that 'best son ever' postcard to send to your parents before I get back to work."
Grant laughs loudly as you two leave the restaurant, arms around each other.
A/N Told you it was over fluffy. Sorry. (Also, if you read my other story you should know by now that I also love J-Law. :P)