You Saved Me!

~*Chapter 52: Josh*~

When Olivia came walking down the steps with her purse and keys in hand, I jumped up from the chair I'd been sitting on.

"Hey. "

Olivia jumped and let out a small scream.

"Jesus, Josh, you scared the shit out of me. "

"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to. I was going to tag along with you to McDonald's. "

"Why?"

"I need a cheeseburger. "

"What, are you pregnant, too?"

I laughed as Olivia just started walking toward the door. We got to her car, and as we got in, I took a deep breath. Shit, it smells like Olivia. I wanted to let out a curse word because I realized I was in a damn rented tux, so I wouldn't be able to keep her smell on my clothes. I put my head back and closed my eyes. Motherfooker. I wanted to cry. Maybe I am pregnant. Emotional stupid arse.

"Josh, are you feeling okay? Are you sick?"

I almost said no but then I decided to see where this would take me.

"You know, I am feeling a little bit sick. I think the fresh air and ride will do me good. "

"Are you sure? I mean, maybe you shouldn't eat a cheeseburger if you're feeling sick. "

Shit, that went south. "Nah, really, I'm fine. "

We drove in silence for a few minutes before she started to talk.

"So, how have you been?"

"Good. I'm pretty much taking over my dad's business. I just made this really cool desk for Harry dad's home office. "

"Really? I bet he'll love it. "

"I hope so. If he does and recommends me, that could be huge for the business. I even have a client in states who ordered a few things. "

Heather looked over at me and gave me that drop dead gorgeous smile of hers. My heart broke all over again as I thought back that morning at her apartment. Her blue eyes captured mine, and then she looked away.

"Lynda, I'm sure, must be very proud of you. "

I let out a small laugh. "Hardly. She hates that I make furniture for a living. She wants me to go back to school. "

"For what?"

"Law. "

"Oh no, don't do that, Josh. Don't give up your dream because that's what she wants. You have to do what makes you happy. "

I nodded my head and looked out the window. I knew Lynda would never make me happy. Only Olivia would.

"So, how's school?  Niall told me that you're going to graduate this summer. Wow, you must have doubled up on classes," I said.

"Well, I didn't really have anything else to do with Niall and Harry living in London now. So I took more classes at UCD and on-line. I have an interview with the London Independent School District next week. "

I snapped my head up and looked at her.

"For teaching?" I asked.

Heather smiled. "Yeah, I just have to finish some classes this summer and take the state test, but they're looking for three elementary teachers for next year. That's why I doubled up on the classes. It's killing me, but it's worth it. "

"Wow, Olivia I'm really impressed. I always thought you would make a wonderful teacher, prin...umm, yeah. I always could see you doing that. "

She smiled but didn't say anything else. Fook, I almost called her princess.

She pulled up to the drive-through and ordered ten cheeseburgers.

"Ten? I said I only wanted one, Olivia. "

She threw her head back and laughed.

"I know, but as soon as I hand one to Harry, Louis, Greg and Liam will wish they had one, too. "

I let out a laugh. "Smart and beautiful. "

She smiled as she drove up to the window to pay. I handed her a twenty, and she pushed my hand away.

"I've got it Josh. "

"Please, I insist. " She took the twenty and paid while killing the rude girl in the drive-through with kindness. Only Olivia would be extra nice to some rude bitch.

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By the time we got back to the wedding reception, Olivia and I were laughing so hard that we both had tears rolling down our faces. When I told her about Garrett walking in on Louis and Harry one too many, she laughed even more.

Olivia parked the car and was laughing so hard she had to take a couple minutes to settle down before getting out.

"Only Harry would suggest walking out naked to scare Garrett from ever doing it again," Olivia said.

"I know, right?"

We sat there for a few seconds, and neither one of us moving or speaking.

"Well, I guess we better get Harry her cheeseburger," she said.

"Yeah, I guess so. "

I got out of the car and started to walk next to Olivia. Right before we got to the door, I took her arm and stopped her. She turned around and looked me right in the eye.

"Heather, I'm me utterly and completely. "

"There you are!"

I wanted to cringe when I heard Lynda's voice. Fook me.

Olivia closed her eyes for two seconds before they snapped back open to look right into mine.

"Thanks for keeping me company. I need to get these to Ari. Excuse me, Lynda. "

Lynda turned and watched Olivia walk inside. I wanted to shout to the top of my lungs right now. Instead, I looked at Lynda and tried to give her my best smile.

"So, you went to McDonald's with Olivia, huh?. Why didn't you tell me you were leaving?"

"You were a little busy dancing with Olivia's date. Since you were both occupied with each other, I decided to get some fresh air, and Harry didn't want Olivia walking out here alone. "

"Really? Well next time, do a girl a favor and let me know. I was freaking out, and I had to ask Niall . She said she had no idea where you were. Finally, Harry just told me. "

I almost wanted to laugh, thinking about those two devils playing with Lynda like that.

"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to worry you, Lynda. Really, I wasn't even gone twenty minutes. "

Lynda turned and started to walk back into the building. I rolled my eyes and then followed behind her.

For the first time since I'd started dating her, I felt sick to my stomach at the idea of having to go home with her.

We got back into the reception hall, and I saw Louis, Greg and Liam all eating cheeseburgers. When I let out a laugh, Lynda turned around.

"What's so funny?"

"Nothing. I'm gonna walk over and talk to the boys for a bit. "

"Okay, well, I'm going to run to the ladies room. Be back in a few minutes. "

I nodded my head and walked away.

If I'm lucky she'll get lost.

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