A/N: Thank you everyone for your reviews, follows, and favorites! I love you all! Sorry for taking so long to update I had finals but anyway Here is chapter 51 I hope you all enjoy!
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Chapter 51: Fire
"Do you really have to go to work today? I wanted to start shopping for the nursery", I say.
"I'm only working a half day today, why don't you stop by around lunch and we can go shopping after", Richard says.
"Ok", I say and give him a quick kiss, "I love you", I say.
"I love you too", Richard says.
I wave good-bye to Richard and finish getting ready since Rachel will be arriving soon to go wedding dress shopping. I finish getting dressed and go downstairs to fix some breakfast. The door bell rings and I walk over to door and open it.
"Hello bride to be!" I yell.
Rachel cracks a smile, "Hey Kori, are you almost ready yet?" she asks.
"Almost I just need to get something to drink", I say and walk back to the kitchen.
"Are you drinking mustard?" Rachel asks as she points to the bottle of mustard with a straw sticking out of it.
"Yes, it's quite delicious, do you want some?" I ask.
Rachel wrinkles her nose in disgust, "No thanks", she says.
I shrug, "You don't know what you're missing", I say.
We reach the bridal shop and Rachel parks the car I take one last sip from my mustard bottle before I exit the car and enter the bridal shop. As we walk in one of the sales associates approaches us.
"Hello my name is Angela, how can I help you today?" Angela says.
"I'm looking for a wedding dress", Rachel says.
"Is there any particular style you're looking for", Angela asks.
"I want something vintage", Rachel says.
"Our vintage collection is over here, follow me please", Angela says.
Rachel and I follow Angela to the racks of vintage dresses.
"Oh, you have to try on this one!" I yell and hand the dress to Rachel, "And these too!" I yell and hand her another more dresses.
"Kori my arms are going to fall off if you hand me anymore dresses", Rachel protest.
"Sorry, I'm just so excited, it's not every day your best friend gets married", I say, "Here let my help you", I say and take some of the dresses, "Do you see any you like?" I ask.
Rachel walks down the aisle and glances at some of the dresses, "This one looks nice", she says.
"It is very pretty", I say.
After we finish looking at the vintage dress racks, Rachel goes to the dressing room to try on the dresses.
"Too big"
"Too small"
"I don't like the trim"
I say as Rachel walks out of the dressing room wearing a new dress every time, "You've tried one almost every dress and none of them are right one", I say
"I think this might be", Rachel says and I gasp.
Rachel steps out wearing a tull flare wedding dress with an illusion off the shoulder neckline decorated with white lace. The dress has small white buttons on the back and a chapel train.
"Oh Rachel… you look", I say and wipe tears away from my eyes.
"What is bad?" she asks.
"You look so beautiful!" I yell, "Oh gosh, I can't believe I'm crying this much and the wedding hasn't happened yet", I say.
A small smile appears on Rachel's face, "You really like it?" she asks.
"It's gorgeous, when Gar see's you in that dress, you're going to take his breath away", I say.
"Let's just hope he doesn't pass out", Rachel says and I laugh.
After the bridal shop Rachel drops me off at Wayne Enterprises, the receptionist immediately waves me through and I take the elevator upstairs to the floor where Richard works.
The elevator dings and the door opens and I have an involuntary chill when I step out of the elevator. The memory of when Slade attacked me flashes through my mind. I shake my head to put the memory past me as I enter Richard's office.
"I don't care, just get it done", Richard says into the phone, he turns when he hears the door opens and smiles at me.
"Yea I'm listening", Richard says and he turns his attention back to his phone call, "The merger is not negotiable, if they show an increase in productivity then we can talk but until then my offer is final", Richard says and hangs up the phone.
"Bad day", I say and walk over to him and rub his shoulders.
Richard sighs, "More stressful than bad", he says.
"Poor thing, your all tense", I say and continue massages his shoulder.
Richard groans, "That feels really good", he says.
I smile and lean down to whisper in his ear, "I could give a full body massage as soon as we get home", I whisper.
"Let's leave now", Richard says and I laugh.
"What about lunch?" I protest.
Richard growls and pulls me down into his laugh, "Who cares", he says and kiss me.
I fist my fingers in his hair and deepen the kiss; Richard moans and sticks his tongue into my mouth.
"Eh em!" A loud voice interrupts.
I gasp and quickly compose myself as Bruce walks into Richard's office.
"What do you want Bruce?" Richard asks annoyed.
"I want you to go make some copies of the new Benson Contract and to stop making out with your wife in a professional environment", he says.
Richard snorts, "Oh please, I've seen you do much worst in your office", Richard says.
Bruce gives him stern glare, "Copy room, now", he says and hands him a folder.
"Whatever", Richard says, "I'll be right back babe", he says and kisses my cheek. I get up from his lap to let him leave.
"Sorry about that Mr. Wayne, I didn't mean to get Richard in trouble", I say as I sit back down.
"It's not your fault Kori, Dick should know better", Bruce says.
Awkward silence fills the room and I start fiddle with a pen on Richard's desk.
"Congratulations, I hear your having a girl", Bruce says.
"Yes, we're naming her Mar'i", I say.
"After Richard's mother?" Bruce asks.
"Yes, it was his idea, he wants our daughters name to be special", I say.
"That is a special name, Richard's parents were good people", Bruce says.
"Yea I can tell he misses them but he is grateful to have you", I say.
Bruce looks at me surprised, "Did he tell you that?" he asks.
"Yes", I say, "Though you may annoy him with your strict rules, he loves you and his grateful to have a dad like you", I say.
"I never knew that I always though he resented me", Bruce says.
"He doesn't", I say, "He's going to be so mad I told you that", I say.
Bruce chuckles, "It'll be our secret", he says.
"Thank you", I say.
Suddenly a loud explosion attracts my attention, the fire alarms start blaring and smoke begins to fill the floor and everyone is frantic.
"What's happening!?" I yell.
"It's the fire alarm, something must have set it off", Bruce says, "We need to get out of here", he says.
"No!" I yell, "I can't leave Richard!" I yell.
"Dick can take care of himself! What's best is if we get you out of here now", Bruce yells as more smoke begins to fill the room.
'Bruce is right, I need to think about the baby' I rub my pregnant belly, "Ok, let's go!" I yell.
I get down on my hands and knees and begin to crawl toward the emergency exit, my eyes burn and my lungs are on fire. All thought this chaos my mind wonders to Richard, 'is he safe? Is he hurt? I can't lose him' I think to myself.
We finally reach the emergency exit, Bruce tells me it's ok to stand up now as we race downstairs, we finally reach outside where fire trucks and ambulances are waiting.
I stop and cough even more as we finally reach outside my hands and clothes are covered in soot and the smell of smoke still fills my nose , "We need to get you to a hospital", Bruce says.
"I'll be fine", I say in between coughs as I glance back at the building, "I need to find Richard", I say.
"I'll have him meet you at the hospital, but now we need to get you somewhere safe", Bruce says.
Suddenly I see a familiar figure emerge from the building, "Richard!" I yell and rush over to him.
"Kori!" he yells and I immediately throw my arms around him, I start crying as I feeling of joy and relief "I was so scared, I thought I lost you", I say.
"Shh, I'm right here Kori", he says.
"What happened?" I ask.
"I don't know, I was in the copy room using the machine, I turned my back for a second and the thing exploded", he says.
"Are you alright?" I ask.
"I'm fine", he says, "Just a couple of small burns and bruises", he says.
"I was so worried", I say, "Bruce insisted we go to the hospital but I wanted to stay until I found you", I say.
Richard shakes his head, "You're the most stubborn woman, I've ever meet", he says and kisses my forehead.
I pout, "Not as stubborn as you", I tease and Richard chuckles.
"Mrs. Grayson", the doctor says as he reads my chart, "Your vitals are fine and the baby is ok", the doctor says.
I breathe a sigh of relief, "Thank you doctor, is it ok if I visit my husband now?" I ask.
"I guess that will be fine", he says as he unhook the machines and wires I've been connected to for the past couple of hours.
I put on the fresh clothes Alfred brought to the hospital 'That man deserves a raise' I think to myself, after I finally found Richard; Bruce had insisted we both go to the hospital to get check out. We left just before the media arrived, The fire at Wayne Enterprises was all over the news, luckily no one was seriously injured only a couple of minor injuries.
I stop by the hotel gift shop and pick up a tiny 'Get well soon bear' and walk toward Richard room.
"Hey", I say as I walk in.
"Hey", he says and raises an eyebrow when he sees the bear, "Is that for me?" he asks.
"Yes", I say and give him the bear, "It to help you feel better", I say.
"You being here is already helping", Richard says and I blush.
"Did the doctors say you could leave yet?" I ask.
Richard sighs, "He wants to treat the burns on my arm and chest more but after that I'm free…" he stops as he notices the look on my face, "What's wrong Kori?" he asks.
"I was just so scared", I say, "I thought you were-", the words won't come out of my mouth as my voice is choked in tears.
"Come here", Richard says and pats the side of the bed beside him.
I get up from the chair and carefully lay beside him, he wraps his good arm around my and pulls my closer to his chest.
"I'm not going anywhere", he says and kisses my forehead, "I always find my way back to you", he says and reaches down and rubs my belly, "Both of You", he says.
"I know", I whisper and snuggle closer to him.
A knock on the door interrupts our tender moment, "Sorry to interrupt", Bruce says.
"It's ok Bruce", Richard says, "Is there any news about the fire?" he asks.
"Yes, they're something you should know, the police investigated and they found a small explosive in the copy machine", he says.
"So what does that mean?" I ask.
"It means", Bruce says, "That the fire wasn't an accident", Bruce says.
"You mean someone did this on purpose?" I say in horror.
"Yes", Bruce says and turns to Richard, "Someone is trying to kill you", Bruce says.
A/N: * Dramatic music Dun dun dun! Sooo what did you think? I hope you liked this chapter! oh btw did anyone see the new Teen Titans go episode this week! it was hilarious! I was Lmbo when Robin was dancing in the car, too funny! Oh and Cleo to answer your question a rolex is a very fancy watch but anyway, Please review follow, favorite or all 3!
Happy Reading!-TriniPrincess