He's The One

Chapter 17

John POV
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"So, you are 20 years old with no college education, only worked at a McDonald's and GameStop stores and you spend most of your time with your family and girlfriend." Christian Grey says reading my résumé.

"Yes, and sir I know I have no professional work experience but one thing I have is determination. I will not quit and I am a hard worker. Yes I worked at McDonald's, but it was to help me pay for my basketball uniforms and shoes. I didn't want to live off of my parents forever so I started out with a job. I know I don't have any college education, I just wasn't ready to go away to a college with the basketball scholarship they gave me at Duke. But I can tell you that I will be a good employee and anytime you need me I'll be there. Even if it's outside of work and you just need a friend, I'll be there." I say.

I need this job. I need this income. I need to live in my own place. A place I can take Delilah to and we won't have to be quiet. I won't have to pray that my parents aren't home so that we can make good, hard love.

"Well Mr. Rodrigues, I have to admit that you're the only interview that... entertained me. You've got the job John, does next week work for you as a start ?" He says while grabbing a folder filled with papers and passing it to me.

I stand up quickly, holding my hand out for him to shake. "Yes, any time works sir." I say as the door opens. I turn around to see Anastasia Grey, his wife. "Oh hello, I'm Anastasia. You're Christians new company partner I presume?" She says while shaking my hand.

"Yes he is. I don't mean to rush you John, but we have some business to take care of now." Christian says as he wraps an arm around Ana's waist. She giggles and I automatically know what kind of "business" he's talking about. "I'll be going then." I say and we make our goodbyes.

I leave the building with a wide grin. I did it. I made it to the big world. No college needed.

As I begin driving home, I remember how I left things with Delilah. She was pretty hurt and I could see it in her eyes how much I hurt her.

I change my direction and head over to her house. "Wassup bro, I didn't think you were coming so I invited cece over." Tyler says as he opens the door.

"I came to talk to Delilah. I hate how I left things with her." I say impatiently. "Lilah ? she's not here." He says. "What do you mean she's not here ?? Where is she ?"

"She went to her therapist. Said she's been overwhelmed and needed to start talking to him again." Tyler says as he grabs a glass of orange juice. "Do you know anything about that ?" Tyler says when I don't say anything.

I run my fingers through my hair and exhale deeply. "I was just mad this morning when I dropped her off here on my way to the interview. She doesn't know the reason why I even bothered going." I say as I sit on a bar stool. "Then tell her. Did you get the job ?" He says as he finishes off the orange juice and rinses out the glass.

"Yeah I got it, but if she's not with me then I don't want it." I say and stand up. "Where you going ?" Tyler says as I walk towards the door. "I'm going to pick her up. Did you take her there ?" I ask before entering my car. "Cece dropped her off and then she's coming back to hang out with me." Tyler says. "I don't even want to know what hanging out means." I say.

Tyler grins and shakes his head. "You don't."

I chuckle and begin driving to the therapists office.

When I get there, I see Cece in the waiting room reading. A magazine about God knows what.

She looks up when I open the door and her eyes turn cold. "What are you doing here ? Haven't you done enough ?" Cece says and stands up walking now towards me. She crosses her arms on her chest and I sigh. "I got the job Ce." I say exasperated.

Her face brightens up. "You did ? That must've been hard." She says. "Yeah, it was actually kind of easy. I just said all the right things and I got the job. I start next week." "That's great. So when are you moving out ?"

I laugh. "My first paycheck is 2 weeks after I start. So in a month or so. "Awesome ! I so call your room." She says. "Yeah whatever. What are you waiting for ?" "Well I was waiting for De to take her back home, but I guess that's why you're here."

"Yeah, it is. You can go and 'hang out' with Tyler now." I say, hinting at what they'll really be doing. She giggles and walks out.

It takes another 15 minutes until Lilah walks out with red, puffy eyes. I decide to ignore it for now since she's mad at me at the moment. Her eyes move around, looking for Cece. When her eyes meet mine they immediately turn cold. She walks up to me crossing her arms.

"Where's Cece." She says avoiding my eyes. "I sent her back to your house for her date with Tyler." "She said they were just hanging out." "We both know they'll be doing more than hanging out."

I see her mouth twitch, a hint that she's suppressing her smile. "I'll see you around then." She says and walks out of the office. I follow her and grab her arm right before she crosses the street. "What do you want John ?" She says softly. "Let's go to my house. I need to talk to you. To explain things." I say. She looks at me with a hard look. "Please." I whisper. Her resolve breaks and she nods her head.

We walk to the car and I open her door for her and close it.

When we get to my house, my parent's cars aren't in the driveway so I know they're not home.

We walk into the house and she sits on the couch in the living room. I sit next to her and rub my knees while exhaling deeply.

"You can start talking now." She says softly.

"I want to apologize for this morning. I was out of line for how I spoke to you and I'm really sorry baby. I didn't mean to get so mad. Its just..." I begin and trail off. "It's just what ?" She says while looking at me for the first time since I picked her up.

"The interview was for Grey Industries, and you know how big and famous the company is. I aimed high, I know that. But I needed stability, I needed to prove to you and to me that I'm worthy of you. That I'm good enough for you. What kind of 20 year old boyfriend am I that doesn't even work, hangs out with his best friend all day and still lives with his parents ?"

"My boyfriend. You're my boyfriend." She whisper softy.

"Baby you don't understand. I want my place, I want my own place that I can take you to and we can hang out and watch movies. Or just talk and eat dinner. My own room that I can take you into and make love to you and you won't have to try and be quiet. My own place that will be filled with our love and happiness. I want that. And I want it with you, only you baby. I love you so much and this is my way to show it."

Tears are in her eyes as she smiles at me. "I forgive you John." She says and attacks me with a hug. I sigh of the pleasure it brings me of having her in my arms again.

"I want that with you too."