Protector ch. 16

Normally I hate attending work functions for the sole purpose of having to smile politely while listening to much older men and women talk about how much they're worth and how much power they wield. They love to show off what their money could pay them or go on expensive trip while constantly insisting that they could 'help' me with furthering my career if I go back with them to their apartment later that night while drinking pricey wine or champagne. Plenty of the men that attend these parties already know that I'm a lesbian so they absolutely no chance in getting me to go home with them but it doesn't stop them from trying but unfortunately this doesn't stop the women from shamelessly flirting with me. Most of the women are bored housewives that their husbands aren't actively satisfying in bed and looking to spice up their sex lives by seeing what it's like on the other side.

The younger me would've jumped at the opportunity regardless of their marital statuses to get my rocks off but I'm not that person anymore and I would like to think that I've mature somewhat. Plus it could back to bite me in the ass later since their husbands are either clients or board member and I would rather not have my license revoked because I pissed them off since I couldn't keep in my pants. I'm trying to keep my reputation respectable and if I ruin it for a night of passion(or lack thereof on my part), I'm not the only one that'll be affected by it and I don't wanna lose what I've thrived to build for myself and my family. I wanna be someone that my daughter can look up to, showing her that through hard work and perseverance that she can accomplish everything that she sets her mind to and I want to be that person that Rachel would be proud to have on her arm.

I know that I'm lucky enough to have after everything that I put her through in high school and I don't wanna lose her because of some stupid mistake that I made a long time ago. Luckily I was able to keep in my pants so to speak and it's not like any of these women could hold a candle to my tiny diva anyways and hopefully I won't have to stay long so I can just come back to chill. I finish up my makeup then making sure that I have everything before I leave to pick the petite singer, heading out the door with my keys and purse in hand. The drive to the school teacher's apartment was about ten minutes, walking up to the front door to knock to reveal an angel in human form in a light pink dress that hugs every curve with her hair swept over her left shoulder. I can feel my heart beating a mile a minute in my chest as I only felt this feeling when I was with Brittany and I thought that I would spend the rest of my life with her as a part of me could hear angels singing while shining on the woman in front of me.

I don't know what's going on but it feels like a turning point for us and someone is trying to tell me something. Not sure what they're trying to tell me but I'm not missing out on seeing where this go and I'm going to see where this goes. Rachel has taken my breath away before but this is on whole another fuckin' level and I know that I'm incredibly lucky to be escorting her to this gala as on the plus side I get to rub the fact that I have a beautiful woman on my arm in Josh's smug face. There's no one that I would rather be with right now. I hold out my arm for her and Rachel takes it with a smile before opening the door for her, closing it once she's inside then getting in myself as I drive off to where the gala typically held. The school teacher messes with the radio and normally I would bite someone's head off for even thinking of touching it but I couldn't bring myself to do so with her.

Aye, I must be going soft. I know that I should be keeping my eyes on the road but I've a hard time focusing with the goddess sitting next to me.

"You look beautiful"

"Why thank you, Santana and I must say that you look quite lovely yourself" Rachel said smiling. "I've never been to a gala before and I'm glad that you invited me as your date"

"You're welcome and I think that I'm lucky to have such fox on my arm" I said with a wink. "I might have to keep you close or the cliental will think that they have a chance with ya"

"You have nothing to worry about Santana, I only have eyes for you and there's no one that I would rather be with" Rachel said lacing our fingers over the console. "I'm curious as to what's this gala for anyways?"

"It's mostly to get reacquainted with the cliental but it's just a big party for rich old people with too much money and time on their hands to flaunt their cash in each other's face" I said shaking my head. "Normally try not to spend time there plus side it's free food and booze on someone else's dime so I can't really complain"

"Or this could be the chance to network and show the upper-class why it's good idea to have you in their corner" Rachel suggests as I raise an eyebrow. "I assume that eventually that you want to make partner, right"

"Yeah" I said unsure of where she's going with this. "What's your point?"

"You can get on these guy's good side and why it's a good idea to invest in you and your law firm then it would mean more money"

"I'm not a lawyer to line my pockets with money, Rach" I said frowning slightly.

"I know, Santana I know but even they need a good lawyer and you're the best there is"

"You've never seen in court" I said rolling my eyes playfully.

"But I believe in your skill and I've seen you bring guys like Karofsky, Aizimo and even grown men like Coach Takana or Sandy Ryder with your words. I know that you would make an amazing lawyer or police officer because you like to defend people that can't defend themselves" Rachel said kissing my cheek.

"I guess that you're right and it'll make me look good in front of my boss" I said before shivering slightly in disgust. "But I don't like sucking up old men"

"Don't worry sweetie, I'll be right there with you every step of the way and I'll help you" Rachel said giving my hand a reassuring squeeze.

And true to her word, Rachel was there every step of the way with a smile on her face as she charms everyone at the gala but never staying too long with a group of people, networking so effortless that it was amazing to watch. I could see Josh seething in the corner with a drink in his hand but the look of shock and awe as well as the dropping of his jaw when we first arrive was fuckin' priceless that I wish that I had brought my camera. So many business were willing to talk to me about actual business instead of how I would look in their bedroom and invest in the firm that I didn't know what to do with myself but I know what I wanted to do a certain someone in my bedroom.

"You're truly amazing, you know that. Charming all those people and hyping me up like that" I whisper into her ear as we sway to the music. "I don't think that I ever had so many people wanting me to represent them like this. You're some kind of good luck charm or some shit like that"

"Such a charmer" Rachel giggles. " You always had a way with words, huh Santana"

"I swear that I had better game than this. I used to be a lot smoother than this" I said resting my forehead against her shoulder. "Something about you throws me off"

"I don't need smooth or trying to spit some game to me. I just need you to be none other Santana Lopez, the girl that would occasionally let her guard around me" Rachel said lifting my chin. "I like this version of you much better. It's more open and honest as I don't feel like you're trying to game me"

I smile in spite of myself because I find myself being able to let my guard down with the school teacher a lot easier than with my other friends or coworkers as I never been a person to come to others with my problems. I would rather a solution by damn myself more than anything as I learn to be independent and self reliant from my Mami and Abuela and I don't see that changing anytime soon but I'm starting to learn how not to carry everything on my shoulders. That I'm not weak for letting other help me by carrying some of the load from time to time but I'm still gonna be me and I'm a badass lawyer as I feel someone tapping me on the shoulder to rather drunk Josh swaying slightly with a bottle of champagne in his hand. He tries to focus his glossed over eyes at me, his hair is tousled like he's being running his fingers though it, a few of the button on his shirt was unbutton and practically hanging out of his pants and his tie was barely hanging around his neck.

In other words he looks like complete but that's him on a daily basis. I need to get him outta here before he makes the firm look bad in front of all these people. Normally I wouldn't care about him making an ass of himself but he could make the investor take their money back and it could mess up how I'm able to take care of my daughter and that's no me gusta. I wave over Daniel and Michael quickly to get their friend home before he says something stupid but he was too late as Josh points his finger in my face.

"As you all know that I'm Josh Kaplan and many of you know of Ms. Lopez as we work together and she thinks that she's hot shit" Josh said taking a huge swig of champagne.

"Okay, I think that you've had enough" I said trying to take the bottle from him.

"Nu uh Lopez, none for you but what you good people don't know about Lopez is something that I rather found out from a buddy of mine who did a little dig" Josh chuckles drunkenly. "I would like to share that information with you all. I found out that Lopez is a complete and utter freak and has been hiding a penis underneath all of fuckin' skirts she wears to work"

I never felt the need to hide my condition from the company nor did I felt the need to broadcast the information but I knew that eventually that someone would find out to try to use it against me. I honestly don't care about what anyone has to say about me except for one person in the room as she slaps the dog shit of Josh, breathing heavily from anger as the slaps sobers him up quickly while looking at Rachel in shock.

"How dare you? How dare you try to someone's personal information for your own personal vendetta and embarrass in front of a room full of people just to make yourself feel good. Does it make you feel a man to make humiliate someone like that?" Rachel said angrily. "You are beyond weak and you are beyond pathetic. You disgust me"

"Rachel is right and I will allow this type of behavior to continue. You're fired, Josh and I want you to clean out your desk first thing tomorrow morning" Mr. Smith said security escorts Josh out. "I'm sorry that this happened to you, Santana and I hope you that the company doesn't feel the same way as Mr. Kaplan"

"I know sir and thank you" I said smiling slightly.

"You're welcome and you got yourself a good woman here" Mr. Smith said gesturing to Rachel.

"I know" I said turning to Rachel, wrapping my arms around her. "Wanna get outta here"

"I thought that you never ask" Rachel said smiling.

~Nicole The Dragon Rider signing off

End of ch. 16