Someone's Gotta Give
Chapter 1: Expect the Unexpected
Rory sat in her dorm room trying to work on her paper, but she couldn't stop grinning. She'd never appreciated her grandfather more. Sure, she knew he didn't always act in the most admirable ways for her and her mother's liking, such as the time he'd manipulated her into interviewing for Yale against her will, but he sure had been useful in extracting her revenge against Logan. By now the cocky blonde was probably frantically calling his parents and lawyers trying to stop the prenup advancements and the family inner, before he figured out that it was a hoax.
She got up and stretched. Maybe she'd call Marty to join her for dinner. She didn't want to leave things on such a bad note with him and he hadn't seemed very happy the last time they'd talked.
Rory turned to reach for her phone when she noticed a bright orange envelope attached to her window with her name written in fancy lettering – Lorelai Gilmore III. Knowing who it was from, and intensely curious, Rory opened her window and detached the envelope. She furiously ripped it open and poured the contents out on her bed. A card and a jewelry box fell out. Eyeing the jewelry box nervously, Rory read the card first with her heart pounding.
My Love,
At last our secret is out. I cannot express in words how ecstatic and delighted I am that our families jointly smile in approval upon our union. I only hope to make you as happy as your family is so sure that you will be.
My darling, our families have arranged for a dinner on Friday night to announce our engagement. Please do me the honor of wearing this from then on.
I dream of you my darling Ace, don't make it long before I see you again.
You have my heart.
Logan Huntzberger II
Not knowing what to think, Rory flipped open the jewelry box and gasped. A gorgeous diamond ring was nestled inside the black velvet, twinkling innocently at her. The sheer size of the one diamond would have caused her t stop breathing, add to that the multiple diamonds that surrounded it and the platinum band it rested on…
"He can't be serious, can he?" Rory whispered to herself. The ring looked real, and expensive! She was beginning to fear that she had indeed gotten in way over her head.
Outside of the window, an adorable blonde with an arrogant smirk permanently attached to his face watched Rory's reaction to her package, taking his time before he decided his presence known.
She wanted to play hardball? Then he was going to give it to her.