Babysitting The Desired

Chapter 3 Birthday Dinner

Rebecca's POV

I wait until my husband gets here to walk in and get a small table off to the side, so it's just the two of us. I take a look around as we are waiting for the waitress to get us our drinks since we gave her the drink and food order. I glance around the room until I get locked into a gaze with the same man I should be babysitting starting tomorrow.

He is staring at me with a stoic look on his face. I send him a small smile, then break the gaze before looking over at Jeremy. He notices this as his eyes squint, waiting for me to explain because he knows I will. "The guy at the bar across the room is the guy that I will be 'babysitting' from now on." I notice something moving in my peripherals as I glance over casually again to see that he is walking over here.

"What are you doing here, Beck? Come to monitor your new assignment? You know you don't even start until tomorrow, so you have no say in what I do today." He states to me just staring me down, acting as if I'm the only woman in this restaurant.

Jeremy starts to chuckle, gaining our attention as he clears his throat to say. "Good luck with that, sir.. My stunning wife is as stubborn as they come and will go toe to toe with anyone.. I would like to see you try to ignore anything she says. When she puts her mind to something, it will get done." He states, smirking over at me as I scoff, playfully slapping his arm. "I would like to say he is wrong, but he had had 11 years of trying, and nothing has worked, so I would take his advice." I humorously state right back, making Jeremy chuckle as I add. "But he is right.. I don't back down, and this is now my lively hood, so I would like to see you try to deter me from this.. bring it on Tobias." I challenge him feeling taller than the building.

I watch Tobias' eyes pan between Jeremy and I before he says. "I will believe that when I see it.. Don't drink too much, or you won't be able to keep up with me.. and call me Toby.. I hate Tobias.. If you call me that again, you're fired." He says, turning around on his heels before heading back to the bar he was originally sitting at.

Jeremy nonchalantly glances over, looking at him before saying, "He has thrown two shots back and almost chugged a beer in thar short span of time.. he looks like he might have a legitimate problem.. I mean, it's only 11 am.. plus the attitude.. he might be a handful.. but I bet nothing you can't handle."

I nod at him before quickly explaining. "That's what his father said, that he needs someone to keep him on track and away from this stuff.. So I will just go Mom on his ass."

"Haha, I hope so... That guy sure looks interesting, huh?" Jeremy asked me as we watched Tobias adjust back on his stool, still staring over at us.

"Yea, but he seems like he could be nice if given the chance, so we will see what happens. Maybe he is not a completely arrogant asshole.. but then again, maybe he is, and I love knocking those guys down a peg. Either way, I think this will be something good for both of us." I explain to Jeremy as he smiles, shakes his head, and laughs at me.

I have confusion on my face as I ask, "What, Jer?" He smiles up at me as he explains, "It's funny to me because you're a force to not be reckoned with and he is dabbling in the wrong situation because I know you're going to whip him into shape and I just hope he is a better person for it but either way this is going to be fun to watch."

I playfully smack his arm and ask, "Do you think we should ask him to join us since he is all alone over there?" I look towards Tobias, and he is still staring over at us. "You can baby, it never hurts your cause to be nice to him, even if you're not getting paid right now." Jeremy says to me as I nod and stand up. I walk over to Tobias, which makes his eyebrows scrunch with confusion and suspiciousness.

"Hey.. Toby, if you're not busy, you're more than welcome to join my husband and I to lunch? I swear we are not one of those couples that will make you feel like the third wheel... we are nice, easy-going people." I ask him, and he just continues to stare into my eyes with confusion.

"You would want me to join you on your birthday lunch with your husband?" He repeats back to me as I smile and nod. "Yea, why not? we both love making new friends, and I know you and I are going to get to know each other from now on.. so I don't see why not." I explain as he says spitefully, "If you last that long." The rolling of his eyes has not gone unnoticed by me.

I'm caught off guard from his rude comment as I retort, "Oh, I will last that long, but we will have to see how long you last. That's the real question.. because I can go toe to toe with anyone, and believe me, you don't want me against you.. so your choice.. and you don't have to be rude to me. I was just trying to invite you over to get to know you better."

He looks caught off guard as he opens his mouth, then shuts it. Before opening it again and responding, "I have lasted this long, I'm sure I'll last longer, and I don't need your pity. I'm your boss. I don't need to hang with people lesser than me."

"Oh honey, don't get this twisted at all.. you're not my boss, your daddy is.. and it wasn't pity it was just being nice because that's what normal civilized people do.. and by the way, I'm looking at both of our lives right now, I'm going to say you're the lesser one out of the both of us. Have a wonderful day Mr.Caspian and I'll be sure to see you bright and early tomorrow." I turn to the bartender and throw down a 20 on the bar top saying, "Here, buy his beer for me and keep the change, thank you." I turn back to Tobias as I state, "That's what normal civilized human beings do. They do something nice for people not expecting anything back.. have a great day." I turn around on my heels and strutting back to my man who has a surprised look on his face.

"Oh gosh, I know that look. What happened?" Jeremy asks with concern. I glance up at him as I say. "He says I'm lesser than him, and he doesn't want my pity and that he is my boss if I last that long."

Jeremy's eyes go wide as he asks, "What did you say?" I laugh and retort. "Oh, I told him not to get things twisted that his dad is my boss, not him, that I will go toe to toe with anyone, so I will last long.. that I wasn't pitying him. I was being a civilized adult trying to get to know him, and I told him if I'm looking at both of our lives, that he is the lesser one.. so I paid for his beer and told him that's what civilized people do. They do something nice not expecting anything in return.. and then I walked away."

"Good for you baby, you don't deserve that, and I'm glad you said something great back, or I thought I was going to have to have some choice words with him." Jeremy says with more of a protective tone, making me smile.

"Don't worry about me, baby, you know I can take care of myself." I say, smirking at him as he smiles back then nods. "I know, Becca, but that doesn't mean I can't worry for you.. especially when someone disrespects my wife."

I nod as the waitress brings us our food. We say a soft thank you to her as we stare back at each other, starting our meals.

"So I did call my work and they are happy for me, they knew I was looking for a different job for a while and they told me good luck and if I wanted to come back at anytime that I can." I say to Jeremy, and he smiles and nods, "They have always loved you there, and at least you know you have a backup if you end up not liking any of this... but congrats on getting a new job on your birthday! Happy birthday, beautiful." He says, holding his glass up as I take my glass and clink it with his cheering.

I take a big drink as I continue to eat my food. It's yummy and I have to say I like this place. The ambiance is relaxing but in a different kind of way.. Anyone can come here and feel comfortable whether you're by yourself, on a date, or even with family. We will have to come back here again.

I keep looking around the room as I lock up with Tobias' gaze once more. His deep blue eyes with his dark black hair are something else.. The combo alone makes his eyes pop out more.. his eyes are stunning, let alone all the other great features.. no wonder he has a woman problem.. I'm sure he gets every woman he wants, and I bet he is the cockiest guy because of it, too.. He winks at me and then says something to the bartender and hands him his card. Once he gets it back, he keeps looking at me as he walks out the door.

"So after lunch, you head home, my love, and hang out, relax for a little bit.. I have my one appointment, and then I can go get the kids.. unless my appointment goes late, then I'll call you and let you know.. but have a nice relaxing rest of your afternoon. You deserve it, my love." Jeremy says I can't help the smile on my face.

I finish my meal and sit back as the waitresses come over, singing Happy Birthday to me and handing me a piece of cake. I'm shocked as I look at Jeremy, who looks just as shocked as I am.

"Did you do this, Jer?" He shakes his head as the waitress responds. "The handsome man that was at the bar over there ordered this for you. happy birthday to you!"

"Oh, thank you!" I say back with a shocked look, still on my face as I take a bite, and I can't help the moan that comes out because this ice cream cake is amazing. I give Jeremy a bite as he willing takes it, smiling at me.

"Oh, that's real good! Maybe your new fixer-upper guy isn't too bad.. he already took a page out of your book, and you haven't even started yet. That's a great start." Jeremy says, and I agree. I don't know if my words actually stuck with him, but the fact that he did this makes me feel like it did.

Jeremy waves the waitress down and says, "I'm sorry bother, but we have to get going. Can we please get our bill?" She looks confused as she says, "I'm so sorry I thought I told you when we brought the dessert, but the guy who asked us to bring this out for you also paid for your guys meal. have a great day and again. Happy birthday." She smiles and walks away.

I throw some cash on the table because since I was a bartender, I have to make sure she got a good tip, and I don't know what Toby tipped.

We get up, leaving the restaurant hand in hand. Jeremy walks me to my car and gives me a kiss saying, "I'll see you soon beautiful go home and relax, doing whatever you please. I love you."

I smile and nod, saying, "I love you too, Jer, be safe."

I wave and get into my vehicle to have a nice relaxing time of taking a bubble bath, listening to music and reading just like I like.

5 hours later...

"Becca, we have to get going so we don't miss our reservations.. they said they will only give a 5 minute grace period before they go on to the next. " Jeremy yells through the house as I finish my last bit of hair I'm curling. "Ok, Jer, I'm just getting my shoes on now." I slip on my heels and grab my purse and jacket, prancing down the stairs to everyone who looks fantastic all dressed up.

"Wow, you look stunning, my dear." Jeremy says as I watch his eyes trail up and then down my body, making me blush. "Thank you, Jerbear, and you guys look fantastic, we are going to be the best-looking bunch in that place!" I say with so much excitement in my voice as I prance past everyone out the front door and to our vehicle.

They're following right behind as we pile in and buckle up. It's already dark now, but we know our way even if we haven't been there before. We drive for a little bit because it's on the other side of the city.

"Mom, I dropped my purse. Can you reach it? Katie asks me. I glance back, and I can't see it, so I undo my buckle and turn around to reach along the ground to see if I can feel it. I feel patting on my butt as Jeremy chuckles and says, "Yes dear, I think you need to really search back there.. I don't think you have found it yet, right? I really love this angle." He says as I giggle and the kids groan.

"Guys complain all you want, but I will tell you a million times over. Your mom will always be the most beautiful woman to me, whether you agree or not." Jeremy says, and that just makes me smile.

I feel Jeremy push on my ass as he says loudly, "Hold on, guys!"

"Jer?!" I yell, trying to get up, but he won't let me.

"No, Becca, stay there. This is going to hurt." He says as we collide with something big. Everyone starts to scream as I put my arms straight out holding the kids in place as we spin and drift, until we slide off the road and end at a slant with only the sounds of crushing metal filling the car.

The kids are crying as I try to calm them, but from what I can see, our vehicle is wedged against a tree so the guys won't be able to get out on their sides. Jeremy isn't holding me back there anymore, so I slowly get back, and there is not much room at all.

The whole front of our vehicle is mashed together from the semi that hit us. I look over, and Jeremy has tears running down from his eyes. I take a better look at him, and the car is completely crushed up, and he looks trapped under the steering wheel. I can't see where he is hurt, but I see a lot of blood.

"Jer!" I panic and try to help him out, but I can't get him unwedged. He puts his hand up, stopping me and barely gets out, "Get the kids, Becca. help them." I nod vigorously at him, still crying as I turn back around to crawl back over the seat and help undo their buckles.. After some pushing and shoving, I'm able to get the door open, and I help lead the kids out one by one. They have scratches and bruises but nothing much luckily, so I give them my phone to call 911 just so I get back into the car, climbing back over the seat.. and now there is way more blood everywhere. My breath is hitched in my throat as I say a crying moan of "Jerbear."

He looks so pale as he turns to me, saying, "I love you so much, my light. You're everything to me and those kids. Things are going to be hard without me, but I know you can do it baby, you're so strong, I know you can."

I shake my head vigorously as I say, "No, Jer, I can't do this without you. Please don't leave me, please. We can get you out of here." I try to pull on the steering wheel, and he groans more, so I cry more knowing I did that. "Jerbear, I don't know what to do.. I don't want to hurt you more." I try to explain more for myself than him.

"Becca, my love, I'm dying. I'm not sugar coating this for you. You need to be strong for our kids and do whatever makes you happy.. Keep that light in your heart no matter how dark things may seem to be... you will always be that light in the dark. Don't ever lose that. I love you Becca you're the best thing that's ever happened to me, and I lived a wonderful life because it was with you." He says, reaching for my cheek.

I grab his hand, putting it to my cheek as I lean into his touch one last time. I let out a wavering breath as I kissed him with so much love and watched the light leave him eyes. I cry out in pain at the loss of my husband. This is not fair. This is not going to be ok. How can I do this without him?

I feel the car darken and get cold at the loss of him. I sit there in the worst silence I have ever had to endure. How can I be the light in this world when it seems so dark without him? I hold his hand with a death grip as I keep touching his lifeless face.. just taking in his features, I will never see again.

I suck in a sharp breath until I can't help but sing our song to him. I touch his face again as I hear the sirens getting closer.. but I'm not leaving him until they tear me from him.

I hear the officers yelling for me to get out of the car, and all I can do is shake my head at them in response.

They literally have to tear the door off and drag me out as I scream and cry, trying to cling to my husband one last time. They pull me out as I drop to the ground, feeling so weak without him.. how can I ever do this without him? My kids cling to my sides as I wrap my arms around them and hold them tight in my protective hold. We cry together, just hating tonight.

After hours of dealing with all of this.. they tell us the guy behind the wheel of the semi was tired and fell asleep and that he will be getting charged with everything and will pay and replace everything most likely.. but that doesn't replace the loss of my husband.

The cop gives us a ride home as we all reluctantly make our way into the house. I lead the kids into the front room and sit down with them. "So obviously things are going to be hard for all of us.. what do you guys want to do tomorrow? Do you want to stay home or what?" I ask wearily.

They both shake their heads as Eddie says, "No, I want to be with my friends tomorrow. I don't want to be in here right now because there is so much of him in here, reminding us of him.. and the wound is still too fresh." I nod, and Katie nods as well.

"Ok, well, I'll go to work too.. maybe that will help all of us out.. but if there is a point you feel like you can't do it, then call me, and I'm there." I say to them as we all sit in silence.

"Are you guys hungry? I can order us something." They shake their heads and say, "I just want to be alone." they get up and make their ways to their room.

I try to do the same but mine is way harder everything is covered with his smells, his items, his everything and I can't help but break down crying in our bed holding his pillow tight and smelling it uncontrollably. I feel the devastation fill my heart as I can't help the tears that are falling down like a waterfall. He was my everything. I couldn't do this without him.

Before I know it, I feel arms wrap around me, and I jump to see its my baby girl who has been crying and I feel another pair of arms around me, and it's my son. We cry together for who knows how long until we all fall asleep in each other's embrace.