Wedding Date
Two months flew by quicker than Josie imagined. In the beginning, when she agreed to work with Rebekah Mikaelson she was furious, she wanted to go back to her old job, but when she had a conversation with Rebekah she did not know what she could do to repay the blonde. Rebekah had hired her as a personal assistant. Josie only worked four days a week and Rebekah always made sure she got off at 7pm or and that she had a ride home which usually leads to the driver taking Josie to pick up her kids from daycare if she needed to.
Josie was very much enjoying being the actress's personal assistant. Josie usually shopped for Rebekah, managed her schedule, and help her out picking out an outfit when she had a red carpet event.
Josie had requested Penelope's wedding off but she was still on the fence about attending. She and Maya were good friends but when Maya asked if she had a date Josie panicked and blurted out that she did. Maya had mentioned to her that it would be pathetic if she showed up without a date to her ex's wedding. Josie knew she was in desperate need of a date but she would worry about that after she got her tutoring session with Hope done.
When Josie entered the mansion she was greeted by Hope's mother who was on her way out to meet her husband for dinner. Hayley let her know that Hope was in the living room. Josie made her way to Hope but before she let Hope know she was there she observed the girl silently. Josie was in awe as she watched Hope dancing with a small boy. This Hope was different from the one she has come to know in the past two months. This Hope she was watching was carefree it seemed like her guard was down.
"Josie," Hope said once she noticed the brunette. "I didn't hear you come in."
"Yeah, I was coming in at the same time your mother was leaving," Josie explained. "You ready to get started?"
"About that do you mind starting an hour late? My aunt Freya needed me to watch Henry, she should not last longer than an hour I promise. Or if you want you can go home and reschedule?"
"No, it's fine," Josie assured Hope.
Josie sat down and watched as Hope played with the boy. She was surprised at how good Hope was with it him. It made Josie think that Hope would be a good mother in the future when she decided she wanted kids.
Josie followed Hope and Henry to the kitchen. Josie chuckled when she heard Hope complain that they had nothing to eat. Josie took the matter into her own hands and checked the fridge right after Hope. She noticed that Hope was only complaining because she did not want to cook.
"Do you mind if I make you something?" Josie asked.
"Sure."
Josie worked around the kitchen. She made Hope and Henry chicken quesadillas it was the quickest thing she could make the cranky toddler and the moody teenager. In the time Josie spent with Hope she has learned Hope tends to get moody when she doesn't eat.
Henry had fallen asleep, Hope and Josie decided to have their tutoring session in the living room to stay near the sleeping boy.
Josie and Hope spend the time talking about Hope's extra credit essay. Hope was still brainstorming and Josie was getting frustrated. She wanted Hope to start the essay or at least know what she wanted to write about so they could begin the outline of the paper, which had to be a minimum of six pages.
"I got it!" Hope shouted excitedly. "I'm going to make this essay about losing someone you love."
"Okay." Josie took a second before talking again. "Remember you need to relate a personal experience in this essay."
"I have the perfect one." Hope answered.
Josie wanted to ask more questioned but her phone rang. Josie apologized to Hope for forgetting to put her phone on silent. Once Josie was sure that Hope wasn't upset she answered the phone call. Josie was not surprised when Lizzie called her to talk about Penelope's wedding. She was on her about finding a date. Lizzie has decided to make it her life mission to find her a date.
"Josie give Hope the phone," Lizzie told her right off the bat.
"Excuse me?" Josie told Lizzie.
"Hand the phone to Hope, Josie," Lizzie repeated.
Josie had no idea why she did what she was told but she gave the blue-eyed girl the phone. Josie watched terrified as Hope spoke to her best friend. She had no idea what Lizzie was going to tell Hope. She was more scared to find out. Josie took the phone back when Hope handed it to her. When she tried to talk with Lizzie the line went dead.
"According to Lizzie's command. I am to be your date this Friday. She told me to pick you up at 6."
Josie was dumbfounded at what Hope told her. She knew Lizzie was huge on helping her but she did not think the blonde would go as far as to ask Hope Mikaelson for help. She was wrong.
"You don't have to," Josie told her.
"It's okay," Hope answered. "I would be honored if you let me."
"Okay. I owe you big time Hope Mikaelson." Josie said. She smiled at the girl next to her. She had one less worry for this week. She has a secured a date. When the session ended Josie excused herself and left silently. Josie's aunt, Freya, never showed up for Henry which Hope told Josie was due to her planning some event they were attending tonight.
Josie did not need to worry about having to pick up the twins, Lizzie had volunteered to pick them up and even cook for them. Which made Josie's life easier, it meant that she just had to get home and get ready for the fundraiser.
When Josie arrived home she was surprised that she was not greeted by her kids. Josie heard the water running so she made her way to the restroom. Josie smiled when she entered the restroom.
"Hi, my loves." Josie greeted the twins who were in the tub playing with some rubber frogs. Josie got closer and gently bent down to place a kiss on the kids' foreheads. "How'd they behave?" she asked Lizzie.
"Angels like always," Lizzie answered. "So how was the session with your date?" Lizzie teased her friend.
"I hate you," Josie said with a smiled on her face. She did not want to admit that she had a crush on Hope to Lizzie but by the look on Lizzie's face, Josie was sure the blonde already had her suspicions.
"You love me." Lizzie teased.
Josie deciding she was not going to give into Lizzie's tease walked out of the bathroom to the room to find some clothes for the twins. To Josie's surprise, there were already two outfits set up for the kids and even a dress laid out for her.
Josie took the towels and went into the bathroom, she handed on to Lizzie. Josie let Lizzie take Emerson and she picked up Elliot.
"I stay uw mommy." Josie wrapped the towel around her daughter.
"You stay with aunt Lizzie," Josie whispered. "I promise that I will be out in 5 minutes and we will have the rest of the night together." Her grip tightens around the child as she walked. She hoped that one day her kids would understand that everything she does and all the sacrifices she has made has been for them.
When they were finished getting ready Josie smiled. Lizzie had forced her into a mini photoshoot. Lizzie had told them that they looked like royalty dressed up. Which Josie knew was more for the kids than for her. After they took one final photo they went out to Lizzie's car. Lizzie would be dropping them off and Keelin had agreed to return Josie home.
When Lizzie dropped her off Josie thanked her and assured her that she would let her know when she made it home. Before Josie could get her son out of the car seat she saw that he was deep in slumber.
"I'll take him with me." Lizzie offered. Josie gave her friend a grateful smile and took her daughter. Josie walked inside the restaurant. She made her way to the designated daycare area and left her daughter with Miss O'Connell.
Josie rushed to check in with Keelin to see where she was needed. She was surprised when Keelin told her to relax and have fun. The work part of the fundraiser had not begun yet. People were ordering food which Josie knew was good because the money would be going to the daycare center.
Josie had no idea what she could do to entertain herself she knew no one at the event besides Keelin, Freya, and Rebekah and Josie was not in the mood to hang out with Hope's aunts. Josie made her way to find a seat but was shocked when she felt someone bump into her.
Josie groaned, she had ruined Lizzie's dress, to make matters worst the dress was white and now had a huge red stain over the center. Josie looked up to meet blue eyes.
"You should really pay attention to where you're going." The girl told her.
"I'm sorry?" Josie wasn't sure if she should be apologizing. "Uhh, you ran into me and spilled your drink over my dress." Josie watched as the girl in front of her took a moment to debate the situation.
As she tried to make her way away from the girl who spilled her drink, Josie was surprised to see a familiar face. Josie decided it would be best to leave but she was stopped when she felt the blue-eyed girl get closer to her and hug her. Josie tried to push to girl away but she was stronger than her.
"Jade," Jed said when he got close to them. "I see you met the sweetheart from the game."
"Yeah, I have," Jade answered. "Hate to break it to you Jed but she's with me."
"I am not," Josie said as she managed to break free. She, however, did not stay free for long because Jed took ahold of her. Josie let out a frustrated groan. "Where's a Mikaelson when you need them." Josie mumbled to herself.
"You know Mikaelson won't like that-" Jed began to say.
"Mikaelson doesn't. Now let her go." Josie was happy when Hope came into her line of sight. When Jed let her go, Josie rushed to Hope's side. Josie was waiting for Hope to say something else but she said nothing. Instead, she took her hand and they went in the opposite direction.
Josie followed Hope to the restroom. She wasn't sure what was happened but she knew Hope wouldn't annoy her as the others did. Josie watched carefully as Hope locked the door when they entered the restroom.
"What are you doing?" Josie questioned as she directed her gaze to the floor. Hope was undressing and Josie could feel her face heating up.
"I was sent to look for you," Hope answered. "You are supposed to lead the bidding war going on in ten minutes. You can't do that in a stained dress. So you're going to take my clothes and I'll take yours." Josie straightens her head but kept her eyes closed. "You can look, Josie. I don't mind." Hope could not help but tease.
Josie could not help but openly check out the girl in front of her who was in a sports bra and underwear. Josie knew that Hope was beautiful but what she imagined did not do the girl justice. Josie took the clothes from Hope.
"Can you turn around?" Josie asked shyly. She knew it was unfair considering Hope let her openly check her out but Josie knew she was not as beautiful as Hope and that her body wasn't nearly as flawless.
"Of course, love. Let me know when I can turn around." Josie thanked Hope and began to make her way out of the dress. She changed into the button-up shirt and the jeans. It was definitely not her style but it was better than a stained dress.
When Hope finished changing they made their way out and Josie went to do her job. She was thankful that she did not have to lead the bids alone, Keelin was up there to help her.
The night came to an end and Josie found herself exhausted and ready to go to bed. Lizzie has texted her letting her know that Emerson was out for the night so all she had to do was put her daughter down when she got to Lizzie's.
Josie was the last one there along with Keelin who had offered to take her home. The car ride was quiet until Keelin spoke.
"Does she know?"
"I'm sorry?" Josie was confused as to what Keelin was asking.
"My niece, Hope," Keelin explained. "Does she know you're a mom?"
"Uh, I don't think that concerns you," Josie said.
"Are you going to tell her?"
Josie took a second before answering. "When I get to know her better. When I'm certain my kids are ready to meet her and vise versa. Can you please not tell her until I talk to her."
"Of course." Josie thanked Keelin and enjoyed the rest of the drive to Lizzie's place.
When Josie got to Lizzie's she was greeted by her parents. Lizzie had fallen asleep right next to Emerson. Josie thanked them for letting her and her kids spend the night. Josie went up to Lizzie's room and tried to place her sleeping daughter down.
"No mommy," Elliot whispered and tighten her grip on Josie. Josie lifted herself back up and went to lay on the couch of Lizzie's room, She got comfortable and placed her daughter on her chest.
"Mommy got you, princess," Josie whispered and placed a kiss on the top of Elliot's head.