A Love worth Fighting For

AN: This is the sequel to A Love Story in London. Enjoy:)

Chapter 1: Planning a Life Together

Walking farther and farther out of the gas chambers of Germany Catherine knew she had a mission. Catherine also knew she was going to win this time no matter what the cost was. Walking over bodies small and large she was on her way to freedom, or so she thought. While plotting the rest of her ominous plan Catherine saw two men dressed in military uniforms. Feeling her icy cold heart pick up phase she began to get a little scared. Knowing she had to make a quick escape she stopped.

The two men looked her up and down. "That's Catherine, General Richards's wife. She tried to kill her stepdaughter." The taller one of the two whispered. All through London she was now known as a killer and was sent to be put to death on the tenth of August 1943.

"You were to be executed by Richards's commands this afternoon."

"Boys, I'm Lady Alexander and I give the orders not him." An evil smile crept across her scared and scratched up face. "If you young boys will excuse me I have some business to attend to." With that said Catherine took a can of gas out from behind her back and sprayed the guards with it. While he fumes gagged and chocked the two men, there was nothing they could do to stop her. "Who's the boss boys?" she asked as the boys fell to the ground dead. "No responds? Oh that's a shame" Throwing the can down Catherine exited the camp a free woman. There was no where that girl couldn't hide that Catherine wouldn't find her. As a matter of fact she knew the first place to look…

Two years later…

The shouts of victory could be heard through the many streets of London. They had won the war at long last. While everyone celebrated their triumph there would soon be something else to celebrate. Way out in the country by the name of-well you know the country name and you also know the name of the wonderful estate. Just in case you don't remember here is a little reminder. Way out in the country by the name of Buckinghamshire in the lovely estate called Notley Abby a surprise that would leave a girl speechless and a young man very happy.

Sitting under the big oak tree out in the elegant rose garden the smell of roses small and large sat on the breeze. The birds scattered as Callie now a full grown cat chased them around the grounds. Children's laughter filled the ears of Larry's and Vivien's. While something still hung in the air.

Taking her hand gently he couldn't believe he was doing this. The question often came to his mind over the past two years, but war was at hand and at the time it wasn't right to plan a wedding. Taking a deep breath he began. "From the moment I saw you so many ages ago I knew you were the one for me. You're my other half, you're the girl I thought I would never find," he began as he could feel his heart racing while his knees began knocking. Taking out a long stem red rose he held it up. "Will you become my wife?" Within the center of the perfect flower lay a lovely diamond ring.

Putting a hand to her mouth Vivien was speechless. She didn't know what to say. I mean of course she knew what to say, but the surprise just took her breath away. "Yes, of course I will." She answers with a smile on her face. Looking at the ring she couldn't believe its beauty.

The ring was stunning, silver with three diamonds. The three diamonds were for how long they had been together. Even though it had been a rough few months for them during 1943, now things were and would be more much simpler. Slipping the ring onto her slender finger he gave her a soft kiss on the lips.

Looking down at the lovely ring Vivien smiled. When she was a little girl her father would often tell her of knights in shining armor and far away castles. He also told her that when she grew up her knight would be waiting for her. Looking up quickly a gasp escaped her lips. Father! "I've got to go tell father," with that she ran into the big house to tell him. Laughing a little Larry just shook his head. Life with Vivien would never get boring.

"Daddy, where are you?" Vivien yelled throughout the big old house. Going in and out of rooms she didn't see him. "Daddy?" she yelled again. Where could he possibly be?

"In here darling," Richard called from the drawling room. Stepping into the room Vivien found him listening to the radio and looking out the window. "What is it Viv?" as if he didn't already know the answer.

"Daddy, oh Daddy, Larry purposed." Vivien said coming over and kneeling down next to him. Her eyes glistened with happiness as they looked into her father's.

"I've known for a little while that he was going to ask you. He came and talked to me last week." Richard said with a smile on his withered face. Vivien didn't know what to say. Pointing at the window he spoke again. "I saw the whole thing out the window as well." laughing he would never forget the look on her face. "You know Viv, when I purposed to your mother it was in the same spot where Larry purposed to you,"

"You never told me that." Vivien said as a smile crept across her face. She had heard many stories of her mother and father, but never that particular story.

"This one story I wanted to wait until the right moment came." Richard said as he knew his little girl was no longer little. "Out in that very rose garden and under that same tree 24 years ago I knew I had found the woman I wanted to spend the rest of my life with. Your mother was something special. Not many girls were like her. She had something about her that made her stand out above the rest. In fact you are just like her," tapping his daughter on the nose with a smile. Laughing a little Vivien knew her father spoke the truth. She knew her mother was something special. "In the spring of 1921 as the cherry blossoms were blooming we sat under the tree and in early April I asked her to marry me and of course she said yes. We lived happily and"

"I know Daddy, I know," Vivien said in a sad voice as she saw sadness wash over his face. "I know mother loved you so much. I could just tell by the way you talk about her." For a little while no one said a word. It was as if each of them were thinking of her and wondering what she thought of this special moment in her daughter's life.

"Well, there is no need to be sad on this joyous day." Richard said with a smile.

"Is everything alright in here?" Larry's voice came. Turning around Vivien smiled. "Yes, everything is fine, just um, caught up in the moment that's all." Vivien could feel tears come to her eyes. Wiping them with the back of her hand she smiled her lovely smile that showed her dimples.

Moments later the phone rang throughout the house. "I'll get it," Vivien said heading out of the room. Walking into the living room she picked up. "Hello," her happy voice rang into the receiver. "That's fine,"

"Does Vivien know?" Larry asked looking back to make sure she wasn't coming. He wanted this to be a surprise. However, after what happened a little while ago he didn't think nothing could top that.

"No, I called this morning before she got up. Everything is all set. We have the grand ballroom from seven till midnight," Richard whispered as he knew his daughter would be surprised. "The invitations were sent out the moment she said yes. People should be getting them tomorrow."

"Sending out what?" Vivien asked coming into the room yet again. "Nothing darling, nothing at all," Larry said scratching the back of his head. For a moment he thought she wouldn't by it. She looked at him with those sapphire eyes and held his gaze for a few moments. 'The invitations to the engagement party next Saturday."

"Why wasn't I told about this?" Vivien asked looking from her father to Larry. After all she was the one getting married.

"It's a surprise," Richard said with a smile. He wanted the very best for his little girl.

"Well alright then." Vivien said knowing nothing else would be revealed. "Father that was Joy she said she would be a little late today. She said she would be here around 12:30."

"That's fine," Richard said lighting a cigarette.

Getting her coat from the coat closet she came back. "Daddy, what did the doctor say? No more smoking." Taking the cigarette she put it out. Turning around she spoke yet again. "If you don't mind dear, I wanted to stop by the Seven Sisters bakery while we are in London today," while she slipped her pure white gloves over her small wrist that shielded her white skin.

"Don't you think you're planning a little early?" Larry asked. "After all we just got engaged less than an hour." Turning and looking at him she raised an eyebrow. "Or not," Giving her father a kiss goodbye they headed out the door.

A lovely breeze met them as they exited the grand house. The sun shown as a new spring day was upon them. Nothing had changed much in the past three years. A new coat of paint here a new car there, which sat in the driveway waiting to be driven. (Richard knew his daughter had her eye on a new Rolls Royce. A blue Rolls Royce) But other than that the little things didn't change.

"Before we start planning did you have a date in mind?" Larry asked opening the door for her. There had to be a date sat after all. Getting in on the other side he drove off.

"It doesn't matter to me as long as we can agree on it." Vivien said looking out the window as they drove down the driveway. "I was thinking sometime in August, or do you think we should wait another year?"

"When I was in the war I didn't think I could get home to you fast enough. I think August is good." Larry said with a smile. "August what, we have to have a date there to you know."

Vivien laughed "Would you prefer to get married at the beginning of the month, middle or end?" She felt as if she was planning this and only her. Biting her lip she spoke again. "I don't want to seem as if I'm the only one planning this. It's just that-"

"You sure ask a lot of questions," Larry said with a laugh. "The end of the month is fine with me. I've never planned a wedding, but I do know they take a lot of time and hard work. Don't worry you're not planning this yourself."

"I just want this wedding to be special." Vivien said as they sat at a stoplight.

"I know you do darling," Taking her hand in his he kissed it. They drew closer to one another. Their lips about met when a car horn came from behind them. Looking up they saw the light was green. Driving a little they would soon arrive at the bakery.

So the date was set. They were to get married on August 28th in a lovely ceremony. Their happily ever after awaited just around the corner, or would a twist of events take precedent over that?

A/N: There it is the first chapter to the sequel. Sorry it seems a little rushed or choppy it's 4:50 in the morning right now and I wanted to post this as soon as possible. What do you think?