Babysitting The Desired

Chapter 6 The Gift

Rebecca's POV

After running so many errands, I decided to get Tobias and I some lunch to save myself some steps. I get everything just the way he likes because he is a little particular but not bad by any means.. I can remember what he wants at almost every place.. he has me ordering out for him every time, especially after 5 years.

I pull up to his place after a while and walk in normally, not quietly.. but I don't yell or anything either because he might still be in a virtual meeting, and I would feel bad if I ruined that. So I walk in and set everything down on the counter, taking a look around.

I walk around and don't see him anywhere.. that's weird. I wonder where he is at? In that moment, I felt two arms wrap around my waist and pick me up.

I scream and go into panic mode as I quickly rotate my body and punch to protect myself. It was a natural automatic reaction, and I accidentally punched my boss in the face.

Tobias, who is obviously caught off guard, sets me down as I flip around, and the shock hits me straight to the soul. I can't believe I just punched my boss and crush.. in the face.. I'm so getting fire for this, I can see it now.

"Toby, I'm so sorry." I say, touching his chin so gently. I see him smirk at me, which makes me feel a little better.. "Well, I can't get mad at you, that's was good reaction and form.. I'm the one that scared you, so I kind of deserve it." He says softly to me.

"I'm still really sorry.. even though there is a part of me that thinks you probably deserved it at some point, after all these years." I say with so much humor.

"That's probably true, too.. but I'm obviously not that bad. You have stuck around for 5 years.. Oh, and speaking of.. here is something for sticking around for the 5 years.. I know I can be difficult sometimes.. maybe most of the time.. but you don't know how much I appreciate you, Beck.. You have really done so much good for me, and I have changed so much for the better. Just because of you." He says as he is pulling a velvet rectangular box out of his pocket, holding it up to me.

"You're f*#king with me because I punched you in the face, right?" I ask because I'm in complete shock. He is acting like the man that I like, that doesn't show himself that often, but I know that's really him deep inside.. he is just afraid to show him for whatever reason.. But I love seeing this side of him, which scares me completely.

"No, not at all, I meant every word.. here." He says, handing me the velvet box as I open it, and it's a beautiful sparkling diamond necklace.

"Here, I'll help you get the necklace on." He says, taking the necklace out of the box so I turn around. His arms wrap around my body, securing the necklace in his hands as they move up to my neck.

I move my hair out of the way, and I feel his breath fanning on the back of my neck, sending chills all over. His very manly woodsy smelling musk covers me like a blanket, absolutely enthralling my senses.

I hear him clip the necklace as I let out a breathe I didn't even know I was holding in because of my apparent nervousness.

I let go of my hair, letting it fall to about my ass then bounce because of being attached. I turn around slowly, still in shock, because none of this feels real.

"Thank you, Toby, that was really sweet of you.. Here you are getting me a diamond necklace, and here I am getting you lunch and punching you in the face. I'm sorry, I suck. But this is beautiful, you really made my day and it's not because of the necklace. But it is still very nice, thank you." I say to him as he smiles and says, "Lunch is perfect for me because I'm starving now after all those meetings.. and that punch, of course, taking all of my energy out of me.. ugh..." I can't help the giggle that escapes my lips as I smile up at him.

"Well, I got us some sandwiches, nothing special. It was just on the way." I say, walking over to the counter, grabbing the bag with our food in it.

"Did you get me the ham and cheese with provolone.." He starts as I finish for him, "with pickles, olives, tomatoes, lettuce, mustard, and mayo with a dash of salt and pepper.. yes, I did." I glance back at him, and he has a surprised look on his face with his eyebrows raised.

I grab the sandwich in my hand since it's still completely wrapped up. I turn around and hold the sandwich out for him to take as I watch him step closer to me, which gets my heart racing every time. He reaches out and softly touches the side of my chin, saying, "You're just perfect. Thank you."

I blush instantly as he grabs the sandwich out of my hand and heads out of the kitchen, having a seat at the dining room table.

I grab my sandwich and a couple of drinks for us as I follow him into the dining area. I hand him his drink as he winks, then just stares at me with a look that heats up my insides.

It's deep, like there is so much thought behind it, that I just want to know what he is thinking when looking at me like that.. because I bet I would like whatever it is. I don't know what is happening with him but I like it.. I don't think I should, though, because I don't want to be another girl added to the long list of forgotten names. I'm not one of those girls.

My phone rings, breaking me out of our intense gaze. I pull my phone out of my pocket and see it's Eddie. I get nervous as I quickly answer the phone, "Hey baby! Soooo?! What happened?"

"She said yes so we are going to do dinner and a movie like you suggested! I'm going to ask her to be my girlfriend tonight, along with being my date to the dance too." Eddie says to me with so much excitement and thought put into this moment for the both of them.

I can't help the bouncing and clapping in excitement, "We have to get her some flowers or something.. that would help." I retort as he gets even more excited and responds, "She would love that!"

"Ok, we will go prepare after I get off of work and come get you, ok?!" I ask as he answers quickly. "Yes, mom, love you and see you soon enough."

"I love you too, baby."I say as I hang up the phone. I'm turning on my heels quickly as my gaze locks with Tobias once again.

"Is everything ok?" He asks curiously, smiling up at me.. I'm assuming from my actions.

"Yes, my son has liked this girl for a while, and I mean years, and he has not had the guts to say anything to her about his feelings. I have been trying to get him to tell her because I know how happy it would make him, and he finally did.. We agreed that he could have a date night with her if she said yes.. and she did, so I'm going to take him to get her flowers, maybe a nicer shirt for him so he can feel dapper for her and ready to go with as much confidence as possible.. So I guess that also means I'm chauffeuring tonight." I say to him as his smile gets pretty big. Like he genuinely cares, and that makes me smile even bigger.

"Why don't you get him an actual chauffeur so you can relax all night." He asks me as I laugh and respond, "I'm a single mom, I don't get much time off, for one thing... but his homecoming is coming up, and if everything goes perfectly tonight, by the end of the date, he should have a girlfriend and a homecoming date.. So I was planning on renting one for them then... that or I put the money towards a car for him since it's almost his 16th birthday, which is in less than a month. So I'm trying to plan something special all around. I just can't afford both, but I'll figure out something either way. I'll get to relax a little when I go out tomorrow night."

He humms in response. "Where are you girls going out to?" He asks as I shrug my shoulders, "Ranae is the one planning everything, so who really knows.. she's crazy. That why I love her." I say as he chuckles and nods.

We make small talk and jokes here and there until our lunch is finished. I clean everything up and help set his computer up for his last meeting. I type away, and I get a nervous tinge throughout my body because I feel like I'm being stared at.. but I know who it is, and I, for some reason, don't mind at all when I usually do.

I feel his hand gently trail across my lower back as he asks, "Who is my last meeting with?" I turn around, and we are in very close proximity as I say, "It's your father.. But he wouldn't give me a subject matter for this meeting, so your guess is as good as mine for what it's about. He just wanted to make sure it was the last one of the day. So it's ready. Just push connect."

He humms as I nervously feel my heart start to race. "Well, have a good weekend, Toby, and thank you again for the unexpected present.. I do have to say.. Just so you know.. I really like this side of you. Not the giving me things part.. but the genuine man beneath the player, tough guy mask you put on. You know that mask won't make you happy forever.. and the real you is a way better man than what your reputation portrays.. just keep that in mind." I say to him as I hug him tight, and he actually hugs me back, which is really nice. To be wrapped up in a strong man's embrace is something I could never replace.. it's comforting on another level.

I break our hug as I back up. He is staring at me so intently, so I turn around as my body gets the best of me.. Turning back around so I walk right back up to him, getting in my toes and kissing his cheek.. I haven't done that since my first day, and to say I was nervous about it was a complete understatement.

I nervously smile at him since I finally feel better about leaving. I grab my things and wave at him as I walk out the front door.

Tobias' POV

God, she hasn't hugged me or given me a kiss on the cheek since forever, and man, I have to say it was worth every single cent of the necklace. She smells so good wrapped around me in that hug that I never wanted it to end. The best part was that she was already noticing the difference I'm trying to make for her, and she liked it, and that's all that matters.

I watch her car pull out of my driveway as I let out a sad sigh. I turn around, walking back to my computer as I push to connect to get this done with. We connect almost instantly as I say, "Hello, father. What may I ask is this about?" I ask curiously.

"I needed to talk to you about this gala.. You're suppose to bring a date but I swear to God Toby, if you bring another one of your dumb whores we won't let you in." He says so sternly. I groan as I retort. "I wasn't planning on it I wanted to bring someone else." I say to him as he groans and asks, "Is that why I saw you bought some jewelery?"

I humm as I say, " I got it for Rebecca, it's been 5 years of her helping me and I had to say thank you and I was planning on asking her to the gala.. yes." I say so honestly as he starts to shake his head vigorously.

"No you're not going to sleep with her and hurt her like you have done with the others. I forbid you to see her.. She will quit once you break her heart and she is a good woman who doesn't deserve your love 'em and leave 'em method." He defends her as I retort. "No father, I like her a lot and I have for years I want to change and be better for her, but with her." I say with some confidence behind my words as he starts to laugh at my explanation.

"There is no way you could keep a woman like her.. you know she has kids right? You would be jumping into being a dad and you haven't ever held onto a girl your whole life.. or even tried.. let alone a real woman and her family.. You're just going to hurt her, don't do it.. she deserves better than the pain you would put her through. Don't ask her to the Gala just come alone.. and that's not a request that's an order." He demands as I groan. I really want to be with her I don't know why my father thinks it's impossible for me to make her happy.. I think I could do it.. I don't know what to do, follow my father's order or my heart. This sucks so much..

"Tell me you understand me Tobias?" I shake my head getting mad as I state back to him.. "Father I'm pretty sure I love her. I want to be with just her and no one else I won't give up on trying to be with her.. I don't think I could forget about my feelings when it comes to her. Is it that bad for me to want to be with her?.. she has already made me a better person than when we met.. and you can't even deny that." I state to him as he laughs at me and says, "You THINK you love her? You have a disgusting way of showing it by sleeping with every girl around town.. real men don't do that.. real men choose the one women that they truely want to be with and leave other girls alone." He explains so spitefully to me.

"I know I have f*#ked up in the past but she just said today she thinks she is ready to start dating again since her husband passing and I don't want to pass this opportunity up.. I have been waiting years to hear her say this and those other girls were just to get off.. I will tell you something I haven't told anyone else.. I have literally had to think of Becca every single time just to get off with those other girls.. I can't get her out of my head.. I just want to be with her all the time.. you don't understand what I feel for her and I won't stop pursuing her." I say with much of a determined tone that I think he finally got the hint.. because it wasn't a hint anymore.

"Fine Tobias.. When you f*#k up and break her heart don't come crying to me when she leaves and quits.. because I warned you." He says to me and hangs up the call.. well that went over well.. not! That sucked.

I sit there and think about what I want to do. I should just call her now and ask.. but no she is getting her kids and has to help him all night.. dammit and tomorrow is her day off I don't want to bother her while she is trying to relax.. but maybe I could try to find out where they are drinking at and maybe meet up with her then since I know she will be out and about?

Yea that doesn't sound like a bad plan.. and hopefully she will say yes to my invite for the Gala so I can keep wedging myself into her heart since I already have a foot in there.

I get an idea as I dial up Ranae's number.

"Yes sir what may I help you with?" She asks intently as I state. "Oh not too much, Becca told me that you guys were going to go out drinking tomorrow and I forgot to tell her the place on 17th is shut down for construction.. I didn't know if you were planning to go there or not but I just had to make sure you knew." I say to her stating obvious news about that club, that has been happening for weeks, but it was the only thing I could think of.

"Oh yeah I knew about that, but don't worry we were just going to Ruby's on 7th it's ladies night tomorrow so I figured I could take her to let loose there." Ranae explains to me as I nod and state, "oh yeah that's a way better place.. have fun." I say hanging up and smirking in victory.. I knew she would spill instantly. I can meet them tomorrow night.. but sh*t I didn't ask what time.. but that would probably be too obvious anyway. I'll figure it out even if I have to stay at that club all night waiting for her.