Saved By The Firefighter
Chapter 56

Ben's Point of View.

Placing the weights back into the cradle, I wipe down the equipment before heading into the locker room to grab a quick shower. As I open my locker, I pull out my mobile phone, seeing a text message from Lucy. Hey, finished work, ready when you are xxx

Looking at my watch, I see that it is still only 11am, and a grin forms on my face. We have time to get to the hotel for a nice lunch together before check in. I quickly get showered, and dressed, my black hair still damp, and make my way to the car.

To say I am excited about tonight would be an understatement. Lucy and my relationship had really developed in the bedroom. We have experienced so much together now, and I just know that my girlfriend is more than ready for her first time. Tonight, was the night, that was my plan if she was willing, and I cannot wait. I had already packed condoms, and some massage oil, to help her relax. Feeling the bulge start to grow in my pants, as I thought of how the night would play out, I quickly reversed out of the carpark, willing my mind to concentrate on driving rather than the feel of Lucy underneath me.

Pulling up outside Lucy's work, I sent her a text to let he know I was here, then sat back and watched the door, knowing I have a shit-eating grin on my face.

Lucy practically skipped out of the office block, her wide smile dazzling, and I felt, once more, as if she had stolen the air from my lungs. Quickly I got out of the car, and went round to the passenger door, opening it for my beautiful girlfriend. "Hey, you are out early," I greeted her with a smile.

"Yeah, I got a 100,000-pound deal, which has already been paid. Anders is cracking walnuts he is so pleased." Lucy grinned with pride at me.

"WOW, I am not surprised. So proud of you," I said, unable to keep the grin from my face.

"Yeah, and we sacked Linda, she didn't give him a message off Josie yesterday. Plus, she tried it on with him, so she's gone, escorted out of the building." Lucy sighed.

"Oh wow, so you had an eventful morning then." I chuckled.

"Just a bit. Anders said we will celebrate the deal tonight at the chamber event." She grinned happily at me.

"Oh, and it means, come payday, I will have more than enough to rent a house and buy all the furniture," she added.

I let out a low growl of annoyance, not happy about the thought of her leaving me to live somewhere else. The thought was so abhorrent, I felt a physical pain in my chest. Well, let's see if she still wants her own place after tonight. Letting out a deep sigh, I decide to change the subject to one which would not cause me physical pain and was far more pleasant than talking of her moving out.

"So, as you are finished early, how do you fancy picking up our stuff and heading straight to the hotel, we can grab a nice lunch whilst waiting to check in?" I ask her.

"Oh, yes please." Lucy nodded her head eagerly.

Yeah, this girl is not moving out of my house if I have any say in the matter.

We pull up outside OUR home, and I go inside to grab the case, along with my suit, and Lucy's dress, to hang on the handle in the back of the car to avoid them getting creased, whilst Lucy nips to the bathroom to freshen up.

"Do you think I look okay for lunch at the Mal'masson?" she asks as she walks out of the bathroom, wearing a pale blue day time maxi dress with small flowers all over it.

"You look beautiful," I whisper, it is not a line, because she really does look amazing. But then again, she could dress in black plastic bags, and I would still thing she is the most beautiful girl in the world.

"You say all the right things." She giggles, standing on her tip toes placing a soft kiss on my lips.

"I do try." I grin down at her.

"Oh, Mam rang. She wants to know if we can go over on Wednesday night for tea. I think she is a bit worried about starting work on Thursday. Boss has her in at 3 till 6 for an induction before I start my shift," I tell Lucy. "Yes, of course. Is she going to do shifts as well?" Lucy asked.

"She only has to work a couple of hours per day when we are on nights. Boss rang her though and asked if she would mind doing a couple of full days when we are on dayshift. She is nervous. Don't know why, she will ace it." I sigh, wondering why my mother was panicked about doing a job she was more than qualified to do.

"Oh, it has nothing to do with work." Lucy laughs, as we walk out the door, and I lock up.

I give Lucy as quizzical look as she puts her seatbelt on.

"You know she fancies him, don't you?" Lucy asked.

"Well, I do know she has all sorts of inuendo when talking about him, but that is just Mam. It doesn't mean anything." I shrug.

"It is more than that, she blushes bright red when he is around." Lucy laughs.

"s**t, so she really fancies him then." I sigh out.

"Yeah, I think he might like her as well. I caught him watching her at the family fun day." Lucy grins.

I am not sure how I feel about that, if I am completely honest, but I do want my mother to be happy.

"Well, if anything does happen between them, I hope he doesn't hurt her. Boss or no boss, if he treats her badly in any way, I will have words with him," I growl out, putting the car into reverse and backing onto Dykelands Road, then speed off towards Newcastle. "I know, but I think he is a nice guy. I also think Joanne needs some happiness in her life." Lucy smiles, placing her hand on my thigh, which instantly makes me relax.

We chatted about anything and nothing on the way to the hotel, Lucy telling me that Cal had loved the Family Fun Fay, and so had the kids. How it was his childhood dream to sit in a fire engine, he had wanted to be a firefighter for years, but that all changed when he got Samantha pregnant. I let out a laugh.

"Such a shame, they don't do parttime hours." Lucy sighed.

"Actually, they do, but splitting jobs is quite difficult to find someone willing to do that," I tell her. "Really?" Lucy asks.

I nod my head.

"Yeah, he would undergo 18-weeks of training, fulltime during the day. Then if he could get a job at a station to job-share, he would do two shifts on, six days off, then two nightshifts. So not sure how that would work with the kids. But, hey, if he actually wants to consider it, I can have a chat with him," I offer.

"Yeah, he might be interested. He can get childcare for the days, there is a local nursery, and I would have the kids on the nights. Take them to nursery then head to work," Lucy said deep in thought. Seizing the opportunity, I turn and smile at her.

"Yeah, we have two spare rooms, we could do them out as bedrooms for the kids when they stay. That is not a problem at all." I smile at her.

Lucy blushes, but doesn't refute my suggestion, giving my heart some hope. After all, I love kids, so I really do not mind helping out her brother like that. Plus, if we are officially living together, it makes sense the kids will spend time at our home. After all, we have the back garden, and the beach for them to play, which is much better than a back yard with broken glass cemented on the top of the walls to stop intruders. Also, it lets my girl know I am in this 100-percent.

Pulling up into the underground carpark of the Mal Masson in Newcastle, I find a parking spot, then let Lucy out of the car. She is getting used to me opening the door for her now and knows to wait for me. It makes me smile, because my girlfriend deserves to be treated like a princess.

"We should leave the luggage till after we get the room key," I say with a smile.

Lucy nods as I take her hand, and we make our way to the front of the hotel, and head to the bar area where they also serve food.

"I think it is a five-course meal tonight, so I will just get some soup," Lucy states as we take our seats.

"Okay, I am going to have the burger and fries. I am a growing lad." I chuckle.

Lucy lets out a soft laugh, shaking her head, as the bar man takes our order, and we go find a seat on the plush, long, leather couches around a small, dark-wood table.

We just begin to tuck into our food, when Anders and Josie arrive, clearly having the same idea as we had.

"Hey, you two." Josie smiles.

"Hi." Lucy smiles happily.

"Mind if we join you?" Anders asks.

"Not at all." I grin, although I do mind a little bit, I was looking forward to some alone time with Lucy.

"So, Lucy and I are going to get ready in our room, if you and Anders can get ready in yours, and we will meet you downstairs." Josie grins at me.

"Yeah, she told me. What is with all the secrecy?" I ask.

"Never you mind, we need girls time, and a girls chat." Josie winks at me.

"I would just nod and agree. Josie has that look on her face, you know, the one that tells you she will argue until she gets her way." Anders chuckles.

I nod my head, because it gives me time to get the room ready for tonight anyway. I have plans, and having Lucy with Josie to get ready, makes them easier to make happen. All I can say is, I cannot wait for tonight.