Time To Heal

12

"it took you all darn day?" Maitland glared at Sean, he wasn't in the mood for Sean's playfulness and by the look Maitland gave Sean, Sean knew something had happened. "Are the floors done?" "Yes. They have left the receipt with me" "good. We need to get this place back to its original state so we can get some work done all week. "Has Jordana left?" Hearing Jordanas name Maitland was annoyed. Beyond annoyed. He didn't get to kill the bastard who hurt Jordana. "No. She is at her home resting. I need to get this done and get back to her" "did something happen? You were happy to leave this morning" "yes something did happen. That fucking vile man needs a fucking bullet in his dick and If I had the fucking chance it would've happened" Sean had no idea who Maitland was talking about but speaking about Jordana he immediately thought of Earl "what has Earl done?" "EARL?" Sean put his hands up showing Maitland he didn't mean to cross the line. "I wasn't talking about Earl. Although that fucking asshole didn't help in the fucking slightest. Five fucking times and he fucking sat back ignoring his fucking daughters protests, forced her to go and where did that fucking get her.." Maitland immediately stopped and changed the subject. "just help me get this furniture back in the office" Sean knows not to cross Maitland. He can tell he is beyond angry.
"Have you had a drink?" "No. Although in this moment I could go for a entire bottle but I won't" "it might help you relax" "no. I don't need that. I need to rid the crap from my body and get this done". With every single piece of furniture sean and maitland moved back to his office, his body excessively started to sweat. "You alright Maitland?" "It's the withdrawals from the alcohol. When this is done I will go shower and go back to check on Jordana" just by that comment he knew something had happened and it can't be good. "Need some company?" Maitland put his chair behind his desk as he looked around lost in thought. Jordana was right. These floors make the furniture stand out. With a smile he spoke "she suggested the right flooring for this place. It's heaps better than that ugly carpet" Sean looked at Maitland with surprise. One second he is fuming the next he's smiling "did you even hear what I said?" Maitland turned to look at Sean "what?" Sean let a small laugh slip "that's a no. That woman has definitely done a number on you" "she's the best there is. Speaking of her, I need to go home" "I asked if you would like some company?" Does he? Maybe to calm himself. "Okay you can come but only to keep my ass in line. If Earl says one wrong thing I'm likely to kill him" "well let's get out of here".

"Jordana?" Jordana held the covers tight over her body as Earl walked in her own bedroom. She didn't know what to say to Earl. Her father hasn't believed a word she has told him about Clint and now Clint has crossed the line. Earl hesitantly walked around the bed, he knows Jordana is hurting and upset but he needs to tell her the news. The reports from the hospital and of course what's happening with Clint. As Earl looked at Jordana, her eyes were fixed on the long dark blue curtains. "Jordana I would like to speak with you" Jordana wanted to punch him, she wanted to strangle him and scream at him. She has never been a violent person but in this moment even with her anger she can't do a thing. She is listening to Doctor Naomi and Maitland. "Clint has been put up on rape charges. The reports from your hospital visit have been handed over to the police and he will pay for his crimes" as Earl spoke Jordana only blinked "I know you are angry with me and I don't blame you. All I have wanted is what is best for you. I thought.." Earl sighed "I thought it was the trauma that was stopping you from wanting to go into your yearly check up but I was wrong" hearing the door bell ding, Earl looked at Jordana as she refused to say a word or move. Her once bright ocean blue eyes dull.
"Earl" "Maitland and.. Sean" "Earl" "is Jordana still in bed" Earl sighed as he put his head down "yes. Not saying much and resting" "is she awake?" "Yes" Maitland walked in without even an invite and Sean followed. All Maitland wants is to see if Jordana is okay. As he entered her room, his eyes were fixed on her as she laid in the same position to when he left.
Maitland and Sean both walked around to the side of her bed. Jordana seeing Sean her eyes shifted to both of them. "It took a little longer than expected" "I haven't moved" "your dad mentioned you were in here. Rest is the best thing for you" Maitland could see her look at Sean "are you okay with Sean here?" "Yes" Jordana didn't mind. infact, she has always liked Sean. Sean is maitlands best friend. He has always been nice to her but she also knows they both have a bad streak. "The sweats started didn't they?" Maitland was surprised by her sudden question "how did you know that?" "Day two" Maitland showed a small smile "yes. Sean also had me working hard" "it was not me. He came in throwing orders" as Sean stopped speaking Jordana smiled "a boss wouldn't do that Sean" Maitland and Sean both laughed "no of course he wouldn't" to Jordana is was good to see them both laughing but she knew deep down Maitland is hating seeing her this way. "He's definitely lying. Im never mean to him. He's just a sook and takes it the wrong way" "that must be the case" Maitland kept his eyes on Jordanas.
As Earl walked into the room, Maitland held back his anger seeing he was carrying a plate of food. "Jordana I have some food for you, if you are willing to eat" Jordana showed as slight nod before forcing herself to sit. Although it hurt she tried to hide the pain. Maitland could see by the way her eyes changed, she was hurting.
"Thanks papa" "welcome just eat what you can" as Earl walked out, Jordana placed the food beside her and sat up a little more before grabbing her plate again. "Do you two want some?" "No we ate" Jordana showed a slight nod.
"Feeling under the weather Jordana?" Jordana wasn't sure what to say but she spoke with honesty just not the full truth. "No. In pain but I will rest as much as I can" Sean wasn't sure what had happened but it definitely pissed Maitland off. "This one here has been an ass can you fix the problem?" "shut it Sean" it was like music to Maitlands ears when Jordana laughed "still can't tame him Sean?" Maitland had a cheeky grin on his face as sean spoke "no the beast needs his beauty to do that" "I guess you arent beautiful?" When the guys laughed Jordana had a gorgeous smile on her face. They used to always mess around this way. It was when Hannah ruined everything that they all stopped laughing and messing around. Jordana was gone but now she is back and Maitland is more relaxed. "I have tried to make him smile but he tells me to piss off. Although these past few days I think his cheeks have been hurting from smiling and laughing so much" darn Sean putting me on the spot "then you should massage them" "oh no you don't. Don't touch me" Jordana had a cheeky grin on her face as she continued to eat her meal. "You heard the beauty let me do it" Jordana let a small laugh slip like Maitland "now look at what you have done Jordana, hes gone from annoying to even more annoying" in this moment Jordanas mind was taken away from the pain to happiness having sean and maitland messing around. When she finished her meal, she put the empty plate beside her and looked at Maitland. "So you have been the grumpy boss huh?" "He has" Maitland had showed a handsome grin on his face "don't believe what he says" "you should. Grumpy ass boss with anger issues. My life has been hell. Making me do a ton of paper work while he sits back throwing orders. Acting like a darn king behind his mahogany desk" in this moment Jordana couldnt hold her laughter in anymore.
When Jordana laughed Maitland let a out a laugh "you are a dickhead. Did you think telling her lies would get me in trouble?" "Well I was hoping but she only laughs at my misfortune" Jordana grinned "I see nothing has changed".