From Rags to Riches

Another day, another restraining order

Jordan:

"So how's your love life Mr. Whipped?" Kaz asks me in the middle of our weekly handover and I chuckle.
"Kaz that is not what this handover is about" I tell her and she just shrugs.
"It's a better topic than what we are actually handing over. You put a ring on it yet?" She asks as a joke but my hesitation makes her face drop.
"Oh shit, you've actually put a ring on it!? Nice work Matthews" she says in her way of congratulating me and I let a genuine smile spread across my face.

"Cheers Kaz. It was definitely a wild Christmas" I smile at the memory and she waves her hand in front of my face.
"Hello, you in there? God ever since Christmas you have been glowing like a pregnant-" she stops mid sentence and I look at her. Her powder blue eyes, lighter than Rebecca's, widen and light up like Sienna's did on Christmas morning.
"My god. You've put a ring on it and put a bun in the oven. Jordan Matthews you do not move slow do you?" She laughs but then puts her hand on my arm.
"I'm proud of you, Jordan. You were such a hard head when I started, I didn't think anyone could break that steel wall you put up. I'm happy for you" she sincerely tells me; no wit in her tone or expression.
"Thanks, Kaz. For everything. I know I was a bastard-"
"Was?" She raises an eyebrow and I shake my head.
"Ok workwise I still am; but I'd like to say I've gotten better. Thankyou for just putting up with me and taking on any work I give you" I smile at her and pull away before grabbing the folder.

"Right so the design department want-" I'm cut off by a knock at my door followed by Mason walking in.
"Sorry to disturb you Mr. Matthews but Reid has just phoned me. Miss. Kramer has left work after an altercation with her boss and he suggests you come home" he informs me and I look at Kaz.
"Go, I'll carry on reading through this and sort it out" she grabs the folders and follows me and Mason out of my office.

"Rebecca?" I call out as I basically fall out of the elevator.
"In here" she calls from the kitchen and I sprint over.
"Calm down mate where's the fire?" She giggles as she sees me skid to a stop.
"Everything ok?" I ask her as I put my hands on her arms and look over her.
"I'm fine. Not a scratch" she says and I'm somewhat angered by her calm tone.
"How are you so calm?" I ask her, almost biting my tongue.
"Because he didn't do anything and I uncovered him as the sexist, jealous alpha male I knew he was all along" she looks directly into my eyes and I can visibly see the calmness.
"Jordan. I handled it, yes it shook me up but I handled it. Reid was right outside, don't blame him he was in the lobby like he always is and I pressed the panic button just like I was instructed to. I gave a statement to the police, Evelynn put a secret camera in there and she got everything. He's getting a restraining order filed against him as we speak and Evelynn has already appointed me Editor. So really, we should be celebrating" she turns around and grabs two glasses of wine with a mega watt smile on her face.

"What am I going to do with you Rebecca?" I shake my head and she giggles.
"You're going to marry me and you're going to bring this child into the world with me" she smiles and I nod.
"That's the least I can do" I lean in and give her a loving kiss; pouring everything I have into it.

"MUMMY, DADDY!" Sienna yells as she runs from the elevator and into my arms carrying a small bag.
"What's this?" I ask as I gesture towards the bag. Megan follows suit and starts talking to Rebecca, handing her the same small white bag.
"It's my present from Auntie Megan, I'm going to be-" Sienna gets cut off by Rebecca squealing and hugging Megan tight.
"I'm a flower girl daddy, I get to walk down the thingy and throw flowers" she giggles and I laugh.
"The aisle honey, you get to walk down the aisle" I tell her and she nods before pulling out a little silver bracelet with a flower charm on it. I'm guessing Rebecca has been asked to be bridesmaid by her reaction.
"You have to keep this safe, Sienna. It's very important and Megan is trusting you to hold onto it"
"I know daddy I got this" she tells me in a sassy tone but I don't have the heart to scold her. She has got this. I kiss the side of her head and pick her up as I walk over to the girls.

"Hey Jordan. Dominic was wondering if you wanted to go out a week on Saturday. Have a guys night in his words" she smiles and I know she's imagining me on a guys night; a sight that has never occurred.
"Tell him I'm up for it. Mile High Club" I tell her and she nods while rolling her eyes.
"Where else is Dominic going to get free alcohol?" I laugh at her perception of my brother and laugh with her, knowing she's spot on.
"Right well I better get going" Megan kisses Sienna on the cheek before hugging Rebecca and walking back towards the elevator.

"So Editor, aye?" I say to Rebecca that night while we are lying in bed. She has her head on my chest and her left hand playing with my right fingers.
"Yep. Evelynn is going to advertise for my assistant and I will begin training with Evelynn on Monday morning" she tells me and I know despite how she got the job that she's excited.
"I know you didn't get the job the way you wanted to, but you deserve this, Becca. You deserve to have the job of your dreams"
"It's strange, you wait twenty- three years to put a restraining order on someone and then three come along at once" she giggles as she says her joke and I let out a full on belly laugh.
"What did I get myself into?" I kiss her head and hug her tight before moving my hand to her stomach.

"I can't wait for you to get a bump" I say and she giggles.
"I can, I won't fit into any clothes" she comments and I snicker.
"That's not a bad thing" I chuckle and she smacks my chest.
"Pervert"
"A pervert that loves you" she looks up at me and smiles softly.
"I love you too baby" she leans up and gives me a kiss before snuggling down and falling asleep.