Chapter 9
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It had been three days since I last saw Jordan. I was busy with work. We kept in touch, texting, tweeting, and what not. But it was not the same as seeing each other. Belinda took me to the court house. I placed a protection order on Rocky.

I found out he was living over at his brother's trailer. I hoped that would keep Rocky away. Put a little scare in him. I hoped he would listen. But Rocky did not listen to the law. That was why he was in trouble with the law.

I put myself in my work. I was getting praised. Netflix wanted me to come back for the third season for Fuller House. I was thrilled. Maybe they would have me help on other shows.

There was talk I might be doing work on the set of The Ranch there to. But I was not sure yet. Belinda took me out for dinner at the new Mexican place in town to celebrate. We had a few drinks ate chips and salsa.

"How does it feel to be a success?" Belinda questions me.

"It is great" I tell her with a grin.

"Any news on The Ranch yet?" she asks me. I shake my head no.

"Not yet" I sigh.

"I am sure they will call you" she vows. I nod. The waitress hands me a menu.

"Just the two of you?" she questions.

"Yes..." I go to say as Belinda says no.

"What?" I laugh.

"For now!" she says as she winks at me.

"Who else is coming?" I demand to know.

"I am not at liberty to say" she says as she glances down at the menu.

"Do you have a hot date joining us?" I wonder.

"Me?! Not me" she laughs.

"Then who is coming?" I ask.

"I don't know what you are talking about" she plays dumb.

"Excuse me. I have to go to the lady's room" she excuses herself then heads over to the bathroom.

I sigh. I get a text. It was Jordan.

"I miss you" it reads.

"I miss you to" I reply back. I smile.

"On a scale of one to ten how much to do you miss me?" he says out loud behind me causing me to jump in alarm. I turn around to see a handsome smiling Jordan facing me.

"Jordan! I was not expecting this surprise!" I giggle as I leap up out of my chair. He pulls me in his arms greeting me in a warm hug. He hugs me for a good long moment. I sigh feeling joy spread through me he was there.

"I wanted to surprise you! I was not sure if I could make it. So I did not tell you" he chuckles as he sits down beside me at the table.

"But you told Belinda" I giggle. He nods.

"Yes, I heard your good news. From Jodie. Are you working on other sets?" he asks me.

"It is not a yes yet. But I might be" I respond as I sip my strawberry margarita.

"Wonderful. I am so happy for you!" he brags.

"Thanks Jordan" I tell him.

"I have good news myself" he says softly. He smiles my way causing my heart to skip a little beat.

"What is that?" I ask.

"I found a condo. Joey is going in on it with me. Jon to. They travel back here for business. So we are all buying it. Looks like I am moving your way baby" he informs me with a smile.

"Jordan, are you sure? What about your kids?" I worry.

"I will see them on holidays. They can come out here to see me" he says. "I already spoke to Evelyn about the issue. She agrees it is best"

"Really? You are really serious about this?" I ask.

"That was why I was busy this week. I was house hunting" he tells me. "I have found the place. I was hoping you and Belinda would like to stop by and see it after dinner"

"I would love to" Belinda pipes up as she returns to the table. We grin at each other.

"You heard the good news?" she asks. I nod.

"Everyone knew but me?" I sigh.

"I did not want to get your hopes up" he says as he places a hand on top of my right one that rested on the table.

"I understand. I am glad you are moving out here" I say with happiness.

"Me to" he agrees.

"Are you guys ready to order? Or do you need a little more time?" asks the waitress.

"I know what I want" Belinda tells her. Jordan smiles my way as I try to focus on reading the menu.

He was serious about me. My heart was growing serious about him to. That did scare me a little. Why was it Jordan was nothing like Rocky, yet in the back of my mind my heart was worried it was all moving to fast. Jordan was only moving to be near me. So, we could work on us. Nothing wrong with that. It had just been so long since I dated. I was worrying over nothing. It was time to date a real man. Rocky hit me. Abused me. He was never a real man.

"I will take the chicken fajita platter please" Jordan tells the waitress as my thoughts scatter away.

"What will you have miss?" she asks me.

"I will take the steak rice bowl" I tell her.

"What kind of veggies with that?" she asks.

"Peppers, red and green. Cooked. Also some corn is fine, that is about it thanks" I tell her as I hand her the menu.

"Jordan what you are doing is so romantic" gushes Belinda.

"I just want Ana to be at ease. To know how serious I am about us. If I go back we have a chance of drifting apart. The more I thought about it the more I knew I wanted to stay here" he reflexes to us. He smiles at me.

"I am glad Ana needs protection. Rocky is not going to listen to a piece of paper" worries Belinda.

"Maybe I need to learn to protect myself" I pipe up.

"What?" laughs Belinda.

"I am going to take karate" I state. "I always wanted to learn"

"Ana" laughs Belinda "You have never been sporty"

"So? I can try" I scoff.

"Let her. It would be good for her" Jordan replies.

"If she breaks a nail she will quit" laughs Belinda.

"I will not" I huff.

"I believe you can do anything you put your mind to baby" Jordan vows as he winks my way.

"Thanks Jordan. At least someone around here does" I state as I glare at Belinda.

"Sorry...not sorry. I know you to well Ana" she snickers.

I would show them. I was going to keep safe. Jordan nor Belinda would have to protect me. Rocky was going to need protection from me by the time I was done with lessons!