The Heir of His Ways

Chapter 4 - Ready for Love?

Josie’s POV

After talking to Maeve last night, I decided that I would get up a bit early so I could look my best. I’m already stuck wearing this god awful uniform, I can at least do my hair and face. I don’t like to wear makeup, so I just added a bit of mascara and tinted lipgloss. I really don’t want to look like I tried too hard.

I made sure to wash my hair and dry it, I usually just let it air dry. I decide to wear my hair half down so it cascades halfway down my back. I think it looks best all the way down, but it would get in my way while working, so I settle.

Maeve helped me press my uniform last night and she was even able to get mom out of her room and talking a bit. Mom, surprisingly, seemed a bit excited about the prospect of a man in my life. I know she both loves and hates to see how driven I am. Loves that I am able to accomplish goals, hates that I don’t spend much time on enjoying myself.

She doesn’t want me to miss out on ‘what life is all about’ as she calls it. I don’t know how she can even say that considering how her love life turned out. I wish I could get her to follow her own advice, but depression doesn’t work like that. I just know that if I decide to settle down with someone, I won’t give up on any of my goals in doing so.

My mom wanted to be a doctor, of course father was against it saying ‘you won’t have time for that being the wife of a businessman like me you already have obligations’. Ugh, can he be anymore of a male chauvinist pig?

Before I put my uniform on, I make sure to lotion my body from head to toe with the yummy scented lotion Elaine got me for my birthday a few months ago. It feels good on my freshly shaven legs.

After I am all dressed and ready to go, I take the time to double check my appearance in the mirror. I am amazed at how much better I look with a bit more attention to my appearance. My golden blonde hair has an extra shine to it thanks to the deep conditioner that Maeve insisted I use last night. My green eyes pop with the mascara and my lips look fuller with the slight pink tint and shine. I smile at myself, I am happy with my appearance.

I know I am going to get teased by Frank. He already noticed Lucas and my little flirt-fest. When I tried to deny it, he just laughed and walked away shaking his head. Oh well, at least he said that Lucas was staring at me when I wasn’t looking and flirting just as much as I was. I smile at that thought.

When I come out of my room I am happy to see my mom is up and in the living room. She hasn’t done that in almost a month. “Good morning Mom. How did you sleep?”

“Best sleep I’ve had in awhile,” she replies with a smile that actually reaches her eyes, “I wanted to see you off, so I could take your appearance in before you see that handsome man you talked about last night”

I do a little twirl when she motion for me to with her finger. “I know I shouldn’t be excited, but I just cannot help looking forward to seeing him again. Silly really, huh?” I ask shyly.

“Love at first sight, perhaps,” she seems happy about that idea.

“I don’t know about love, but I do feel drawn to him and it feels like it is more than just because he is the sexiest man I’ve ever seen.” I share. Not really knowing how I feel or how to communicate the complex feelings that I am having.

“Well, I know I’m not the best person to get advice from when it comes to love.” She looks down in a thoughtful way. “I do know that I was happier than I have ever been when your father and I were together. I just wish he felt the same way”

I hug my mom, “I know mom, I’m sorry he forgot what was important and broke your heart.”

“Funny thing is, I’d do it again. Feeling that way for even a short time was worth it. Plus, the best part is I got you.” She give me a squeeze at the last part. “Now, get out of here. You don’t want to be late for work or seeing Lucas” she smiles warmly at me.

“I love you mom,” I pull away saying this while locking eyes with her.

“Moon and back,” she says as always when I say I love you.

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Just like I expected, Frank gave me a hard time when I got to work, “Look at you all dressed up today. That wouldn’t have anything to do with that handsome man you were flirting with yesterday?”

“I’m wearing the same ugly ass uniform I do everyday Frank.” I point out while rolling my eyes.

“Your hair and face can be dressed up too. And you definitely dressed those up today” he gave me a pointed look.

“Okay fine, I wanted to look better than the train wreak I was yesterday,” I reply

“He seemed to like that train wreck just fine. Plus, your beauty isn’t restricted to your outward appearance.” He says back.

He passes me a plate with some elegant looking food on it, “what is this you made me?”

“Something to give you the energy you need to survive that man you were flirting with” he chuckles.

“Yeah, yeah” I look at him, “you can’t keep teasing me, you know I’m not good with this relationship stuff”

“You seemed to do just fine yesterday. He said he was coming back didn’t he? Just be yourself. If he is worth your time, he will like you for you. If not, he isn’t worth even a minute.” He shrugs.

I sit down and finish the food he made me. Mornings are so much better when I get here early and can take care of me a bit before getting to work.

Thinking of what both my mom and Frank told me and I must admit I got caught up in the excitement of yesterday and forgot about what was important. Yes he is sexy as hell, but I’ll just be me and see where this thing goes.