From Rags to Riches

Be my date

Jordan:

Another two months of living with the girl of my dreams. Ever since that kiss, I haven't been able to get the feel of her soft lips out of my mind. She's driving me crazy, but I'm too paranoid to ask her what that kiss meant to her. We haven't spoken about it since; I know how I feel, but how does she feel? She didn't pull away, so she can't be too repulsed can she? All these questions have been swimming around in my head and I haven't had the guts to voice them. She's been doing so well with her new job, she even came home with a bonus last week. In my opinion it's too good to be true, I don't trust her boss, he looks at her for too long and even Rebecca has admitted she feels slightly uncomfortable around him. I need to make this girl mine.

I return home from work at five o'clock, an early finish in my opinion. I walk through the elevator doors into the great room and I'm given the greeting that I have quickly grown to love. Sienna running towards me.
"Jordy you're home!" Sienna exclaims as she runs as fast as her little legs can take her with her arms extended wide. I kneel down and reach my arms towards her with a huge smile in my face; scooping her up when she reaches me and holding her above my head. Her laughter is music to my ears and I can't help but laugh with her. I lower her down and rest her on my hip.
"You had a good day?" I ask her and she nods her little head so fast it would fall off if that were possible.
"I drew you a picture" she whispers in my ear and my heart melts. The heart I was convinced I never had and never used. The heart that now belongs to Rebecca Kramer; whether she knows it or not.
"Have you? Can you show me?" I ask her and set her down on the floor. She runs off to the coffee table and grabs a piece of paper before running back to me and handing me the drawing with a shy look on her face.
"It's me and you and mummy" she confesses and hugs herself into my leg. I look at the drawing and I actually have tears in my eyes. Jordan Matthews doesn't get emotional, yet right now it's hard to hold it back. The feeling of belonging somewhere is outstanding, and this drawing makes me feel like I belong to these two girls. I kneel down next to her and pull her into my side.
"This is amazing Sienna. Thankyou so much, shall we put it on the fridge?" I ask her and she nods. I pick her up with one arm and walk over to the kitchen. I sit her on the counter and grab a magnet; putting the drawing underneath, right in the centre. I've never been so proud to hang up a drawing of three stick people in my house. This beats the twenty thousand dollar canvas I have in the livingroom. I pick Sienna back up and stand in front of the picture.
"There, what about that?" I ask her. She just grins with her pearly white baby teeth showing and wraps her arms around my neck.
"I love you Jordy" I hear her mumble into my neck and I squeeze her tight. I've had people tell me they love me my whole life; my parents, my siblings, but none of those declarations felt sincere. Sienna's however, goes right through me like a knife.
"I love you too princess" I say and kiss her head. I look up and see Rebecca standing before me with her mouth covered by her hand and tears in her eyes.

I'm pouring two glasses of wine for Rebecca and myself, something that has become sort of routine, when my phone rings. I look at the caller ID and see it's my mother.
"Hi mum" I answer and I hear her smile.
"Jordan good evening, sorry if I'm interrupting anything" she starts and I smile.
"No not at all mother, how's things?"
"Things are good thankyou. I was wondering if you were still coming to the Coping Together Gala on Saturday" she asks and I freeze. I completely forgot that was this weekend. The gala is a charity event set up for children who suffer from an abusive upbringing like myself. We raise thousands every year and I know this year will be no exception.
"Yes mother I'll be there. In fact, would it be ok if I brought a date with me?" I ask. I would want nothing more than for Rebecca to meet my parents and the rest of my family; although I think my younger sister Hope will be a tough one.
"A date? Oh Jordan please do!" My mother exclaims. I can feel her excitement, I've never taken a date before. I'm pretty sure my family think I'm gay but don't have the courage to ask me upfront.
"We'll be there around six" I tell her. I look towards the stairs and I see Rebecca walking down in her 'comfortable clothes' as she calls them, which consists of a pair of yoga pants and one of my sweatshirts. She looks just as sexy wearing that as she does wearing a dress and high heels.
"I'll see you on Saturday mum... You too, bye" I hang up and pick up the two glasses before joining Rebecca on the sofa. I hand her a glass and she smiles.
"Thankyou" she says and takes a sip.
"How was work?" I ask.
"It was good. I get along with all my co-workers and in a few weeks I think I can start looking at apartments to rent" she says with a grin and I continue to smile when all I want to do is run and punch a wall. I don't want her to leave, my life has become so much brighter with her and Sienna.
"That's great!"
"Would you mind helping me look? To be honest, I don't know what I'm really looking for" she admits while looking down and I reach out to lift her chin up. I hate it when she feels ashamed or embarrassed.
"Don't be ashamed, I'll be happy to help you" I tell her and she smiles, taking my hand from under her chin and holding it between hers.
"What would I do without you Jordan?" She wonders out loud while stroking her thumb over my knuckles. I want nothing more than to take her face in my hand and kiss those plump lips of hers, but instead I just squeeze her hands and give her a reassuring smile.
"What I saw with you and Sienna today... Well it definitely made me realise that you're a keeper" she says with a giggle. What does that mean!? 'You're a keeper'? As a friend? Something more? Man, I will never understand women. Instead, I just chuckle.
"I have a question to ask" I say.
"What is it?" Here it goes.
"Will you be my date to my parents charity gala on Saturday?" I ask and her eyes widen in shock. She just stares into my eyes and I become nervous. Perhaps I misjudged her feelings.
"Becca?" I snap her out of her trance and she blinks.
"Sorry erm... Are you sure? I mean your parents will be there and your family. What will they think of me Jordan?" She rambles on and I can't help but admire her naivety.
"Becca it will be fine. My parents will love you, as will the rest of my family. Cara can look after Sienna. What do you say?" I ask her again and her brows furrow together.
"What would I wear?" She asks.
"We can go shopping and I'll help you. Please Becca, you'll make me so happy if you come" wow I sound desperate. But it's true, she will make my night if she says yes.
"Ok" she answers with a small smile and I grin.
"Ok. Brilliant erm, is it possible for you to finish tomorrow at lunchtime?" I ask.
"I'm sure I can figure something out. It's Friday, I'm sure I can pull a few strings"
"Perfect. I'll pick you up at one thirty tomorrow and we'll go out and get everything ready for Saturday " I explain. I can hear my voice getting higher and higher with my excitement. I have a date to an event, probably my first ever date and I couldn't be happier.

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