Senator Abner's POV
It's obvious Rachel doesn't like me. We've already established that. And I don't need her to like me, I need her to respect me and just do her fucking job. Thank God my team is so well organized, or else her little stunt could have had major repercussions.
I've tried the professional approach, I've tried the friendly approach, and I've tried the stern approach. Nothing is getting through her thick skull. So i'm over it. No longer will I try to be accommodating to someone so openly ill-mannered and uncivil. She wants to get a reaction out of me, and from now on that's exactly what she's going to get.
I buzz Mia and ask her to bring me a Disciplinary Action Form. Within minutes she's in my office handing me the form with a smile.
"Good decision boss" she says as she quickly leaves the room.
I look the form over. If I give Rachel this it will go on her record, and possibly follow her around when she tries to find other employment. But she needs to be taught a lesson, she can't keep going on this way without any consequences.
I fill out the form, and make my way out my office.
"Senator do you wan't me to give it to her?", Mia asks with a gleam in her eye. If Rachel hasn't been cooperative with me I can only imagine how she's been with Mia.
"No Mia. It's ok I want to do it myself."
She nods her head and I continue on my way.
When I find Rachel she's sitting rather closely next to Avery. Who is presumably my best new intern. She's mannerable, smart, and a hard worker. I've noticed she's quite shy, which hopefully she overcomes by the completion of this internship.
"Ms.Taff, Ms. Weston", I say to announce myself.
When they turn around I see Rachel's hand on Avery's thigh which she quickly removes.
"Hi Senator. How are you?", Avery says with a smile.
"Hi Avery nice to see you. I'm well and yourself?"
"I'm doing great."
"Good. Rachel I need you to sign this and return it to Mia as soon as possible."
"What is this?", Rachel asks looking at the form.
"It's what we discussed. Welcome to the real world", I say before exiting the room.
Was that harsh to do it in front of her peers, maybe? but it needed to be done. That will hopefully teach her who's in charge.
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Rachel's POV
"What a bitch", I say looking over the write up I just received.
"What is that?" Avery questions.
I pass it to her, "She's writing me up".
"Are you really shocked. You've been a bitch to her for no reason. She's the Senator of California and you're a nobody", Nina remarks.
I roll my eyes.
"Rach come with me", says Avery as she leads me outside with the paper still in her hand."This is serious, this is going to go on your record."
"I'm aware Avery."
"Why did you it then? You do realize you could have also got us all in trouble too? We helped stuff those envelopes."
"Av, I would never let anyway take accountability for my actions. Especially you. I would have told her it was all me."
"It shouldn't have come to this. I don't have a fall back job waiting for me. I don't have a mom that I can work for."
I take a deep breathe, "Av, don't do that. Just don't", I say pointing at her. I walk away pissed she used that against me. She doesn't know how deep my mother cuts into me.
"Rach, I'm sorry I know you don't have the best relationship with her. I didn't mean it like that."
I regain my composure and sigh, "I know you didn't. Look it was a shitty thing to do, but you have to trust me when I say I would never get you in trouble or hurt you."
"I know you wouldn't, and that's why I lo-",she pauses. "That's why I like you so much much."
I walk up close to her and kiss her, "Wow I think we just survived our first fight as a couple."
She holds on to my arm, "No more please. I just hated that."
"I did too. I promise no more bullshit. I read and it says if I get one more write up they could terminate my employment. While I can't stand Abner and want to see her suffer, I love working with you", I assure her.
She smiles forms on her lips, "I love working with you too."
"You know since we got into an argument, I think it's only right if we have make up sex tonight to make up properly."
Avery bites her lip, "I like the way you think.""Come on lets get back before I become a delinquent like you"
I push her, "you ass."
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Avery's POV
"She's already told her off, insulted her, and tried to destroy her town hall meeting. We're not even half way done with our internship."
"That's my bitch!", Olivia says laughing.
Rachel takes a bow and laughs.
"Don't enourage her bad behavior", I tell Olivia.
"Sorry Avery", she says as she looks at Rachel and high fives her. "So what's your next play?"
Rachel thinks for a second, "I'm going to be the model intern. This job is kind of paying my bills right now. If I get fired I'll have to slum it at the ole law firm, or find a rich sugar mama."
"Not funny", I say shoving her.
"I still think you're going to do some more damage. You never back down", Olivia adds.
"Yeah I know, but I promised this one", Rachel says brushing her shoulder against mine.
Olivia gasps, "Are you whipped already Rachel?"
Rachel roll her eyes and I blush.
Rachel gets up from the booth,"I have to use the bathroom. I'll be right back."
"Oh look at you running off", Olivia teases.Rachel sticks up her middle finger in return.
"Ok babe", I respond.
"Babe? aww I knew you guys would be so cute together", Olivia smiles. Within seconds however, she gets into serious mode. "So Avery eventually I have this talk with everyone Rachel dates. Since we're friends and I know how much you care about her I'll spare you the whole lecture. I'm guessing you've notice we're a package deal. So if you hurt her we're going to have a problem."
I laugh, "I would never." And that's totally the truth. I would never in a million years dream of hurting Rachel. I love her. "Olivia you know more than anyone how hard I worked to get her to finally see me outisde of being a friend. I would never mess this up."
"Good. Just making sure we're all on the same page...The last person that hurt her is still suffering", Olivia says as she takes a sip of her drink.
"Natalie?"
"Yep."
"What did you do?", I ask intrigued.
"I may have tipped off her parents that she's been engagging in illegal activity. Which actually isn't a lie, but sush that stays between us. Rachel doesn't need any reminders of her."
I put up my hands in defeat, "Remind me to never cross you."
"Can I ask a question? I know Rachel doesn't get along much with her mom. But besides her asking her to work for her, and the homophobic comments, is there any other reasons? Today when I brought her up she almost flipped on me."
"Yeah she told me about that incident. Don't mention her mom. It's the best way to kill her mood. She works her ass off everday trying to be nothing like her. Let's just say her mother was her first bully", Olivia advises.
"I'm back", Rachel says scooting back into the booth.
Olivia and I glance at each other.
"You don't have to stop taliking about me now that I'm back."
I furrow my eyebrow, "How did you know we were talking about you?"
"You just admitted it, and I'm me. How could you not?", Rachel says smiling.
"You're such a cocky bitch", Olivia says shaking her head.
"I learned it from you."
I look over at my beautiful girlfriend and smile.
There's still so much I don't know about her, but I hope to learn.