Chapter 3
Disclaimer: I don't own Glee
KURT'S POV:
PRESENT DAY:
I continue reading the Vogue magazine I'm holding, trying so hard not to look at Santana as she taps her pencil against the center table sporadically. I hold my tongue until I could no longer take the annoying sound.
"What are you doing, Satan?"
"What does it look like I'm doing?"
"Annoyingly tapping that annoying pencil therefore producing that annoying sound."
"I'm writing, okay? I had this beat in my head last night but I didn't finish it."
"What's it for? The next album?"
"Di. It's our anniversary in a couple of weeks."
That got my full attention.
"Why, pray tell me, are you doing a song about your wife?" I ask with a raised brow.
"Why not?" She retorts back, eyebrows scrunching in question.
"Uh-uh. Don't give me that bull. It would have been really touching if you've been the sweetest, most perfect wife ever; then I wouldn't ask why. May I remind you that you're probably the worst and the most unfaithful spouse I've ever known?"
"Ouch." She feigns hurt. "I don't know whether to laugh or cry at that."
"May I suggest you cry first and then stop hurting the lady?"
"Kurt." She sighs. "That's why I'm doing this. I want to apologize for all the pain I've caused her. I love her. This is the best I could do right now."
"The best thing you could do right now is to stop your affair, Santana." I say through gritted teeth.
"If only I could, Kurt." She whispers sadly.
"You're in such a fucked up situation, Santana."
/
If you ask me when it was that Santana slipped away from the love of her life, I'll say, after "the shooting incident".
As part of Santana's 'professional team', I was (and still am) a personal witness to how everything turned out. I know the why's, the how's and yes, I know the answers to everything Dianna and Santana. When Santana decided to cut ties with Brittany and the rest of the Glee 'kids' that she considered to be 'Team Brittany', I assumed the role as her confidant and sometimes adviser.
Oh.
I'm also in-charge or her wardrobe, by the way.
Going back to my story, I witnessed how Santana's life spiraled out of control after the shooting.
Her fourth album flopped after Star published photos of her snorting cocaine. This was followed by the Avalon club brawl between her and rapper Jean Hill. The last straw for her label were the series of DUI arrests not long after the club incident. She was dropped, and to top it all, she lost two of her biggest endorsement deals.
The only good thing that happened to Santana since the shooting was Dianna. The blonde never gave up on her. She brought Santana to countless vacations and had consistently defended her in numerous interviews.
It was Dianna who convinced her to seek treatment for her alcohol and substance abuse. If I'm being honest, I'd say that I approve the most of her relationship with Di. She was good for Santana. They were happy and they loved each other.
Yet there's that tiny part in me that still held up hope for a Brittany-Santana reunion in the future. Because while she was happy with Dianna, Di could never be Brittany.
Anyway, after Santana's treatment, she had slowly moved on not only from the heartache, but more so from her demons. Things were great between her and Dianna.
Until Bob decided to play businessman.
Robert 'Bob' Agron's one of the most powerful movie and record producer in Hollywood. A month after Paragon Records dropped Santana, Bob Agron acquired the label, making it a part of the celebrated Agron Inc.
Now let me tell you something that only seven people (Bob Agron, Atty. Michaels, Dianna, Santana, Sue Sylvester, Kitty and me) are privy to. To revive Santana's career, Bobby signed her up to his label.
But not without a caveat.
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FLASHBACK:
"Come, take a seat you guys." Robert 'Bob' Agron said gleefully to Santana and I.
"I don't think I should be here -." I said, only to be cut off.
"Please, sit down Kurt. You're Santana's 'decision maker'." He chuckled. "You can join us."
"I'm not -."
"Sue and I had a talk last night, dear." He eyed Santana. "Your agent-manager agreed with me that it would take you some time to warm up to your audience again, after, you know, everything. We need to repackage you. They have to forget the bad and wild Santana Lopez. We're pushing for a tamer, mature and nicer Santana Lopez."
"Oh. Okay, I guess." Santana shifted nervously on her seat.
"With that being said, I have a brilliant proposal for you, darling."
"What is it, Bobby?"
"Marry my daughter. She could use some repackaging too. We need to redefine her audience. People see her as this cold, unfeeling, rich and spoiled girl. You can definitely change that. You connect more with the middle and lower class. You two will be Hollywood's most beloved couple. We'll work on the best PR scheme for you. Kitty was in the meeting too and she's already drawing up PR plans for you both." He smiled, utterly pleased with himself. "What do you think?"
"Are you serious?"
"As a heart attack." He beamed.
"How about Di? What does she think of this?"
"I haven't talked to her, Santana. But she'll surely be ecstatic. She's been in love with you for years."
"I don't know what to say."
"Do you love my daughter?"
"Y-Yeah."
"Then think about it. It's a win-win situation for you two - you especially."
"Can I get back to you on this?"
"Sure. Talk this over with Sue and Kitty." He then looked at me. "I'm sure you'll help Santana make the right decision, Kurt. I've got grand plans for them."
"Are you saying that they're marrying for convenience?" I clarified.
"I wouldn't call it that. They love each other. I just want to protect both of them." Right. Protect your investment, Bobby. I snickered internally. "Every clause will be drafted in the pre-nup. Don't worry, we don't expect you to be married forever. Minimum of five years - which you two could renew for as long as you please." He directed at Santana.
"Please tell me you're kidding?" Santana said in disbelief.
"I love you, Santana. You're like a daughter to me. It broke my heart when you went through all of those shit. But you know I don't mess around. And I know you, sweetheart. The hardest thing for you to do is to keep your pants up. Which brings me to another point. There will be a 'straying clause' in the contract. You cheat, you pay. And vice-versa."
"And what happens when Santana doesn't accept your proposal?" I challenged.
"Tough luck, sweetie. You should take the deal because otherwise, Santana would have to find herself another label. At this point, I'm pretty sure no one else wants her except us." He smiled sweetly.
/
Santana was too numb to even fight with me as soon as we got back to her apartment.
"Do you want to?" I asked.
"I don't freaking know, Kurt." She sighed, exasperated.
"Do you love Di?"
"I think so. Yeah, I do. I love her."
"Enough to marry her?"
"I don't know. I'm so confused."
"And did you hear what he called me? Really? Your 'decision maker'?"
"Yeah, so I heard. Apparently, I'm too stupid or too high to even decide for myself." She chuckled dryly.
"He's also blackmailing you. He'll drop you?"
"He's not wrong though, sadly. At this point, only Di and Bob want me. And can I be honest here? It's refreshing. Being loved and wanted like that."
"Refreshing? Can you hear yourself?"
"I'm talking about Di, okay?"
"But this is marriage we're talking about, Santana."
"Everything in life is a gamble -."
"That's at least five years of your life!"
"So? I'm 24, Kurt. I would know what I want when I'm like, 30, right?"
"That's a fucked up analogy you've got there, Satan."
"Who knows? Maybe I'll be in love with her in the course of our marriage? I like her a lot. I mean, I love her even. She's gorgeous, well-bred and smart. On paper, she's the perfect partner. I can't find someone better for me."
"You don't know that."
"Exactly. I wouldn't know what's gonna happen. This is a sure thing. Di loves me. What more can I ask for? And what's the worst thing that could happen, right?"
"How about you finding out that you wasted five years of your life living out a lie?"
"It's not exactly a lie, Kurt."
"Right. Keep saying that. Who knows one day you'll believe it." She rolled her eyes at me. "How about the love angle, San? Surely, no matter how much of a demon spawn you are, you've dreamed of marrying that one person - your one true love?"
"I thought you like Di?"
"I do. I love that lady. So you better think about her too. You'll only hurt her if you can't follow through your commitments."
"They were the ones who drew out this plan, Kurt."
"Look, you don't have to decide now. Think about this really hard, okay? Don't rush."
"Will you support me with my decision?"
"Only if you're sure. Talk this out with Dianna. The decision should come from you two. Not from Bobby, nor Sue nor me. Okay?"
"Okay."
/
A month after our 'meeting' with Bob, photos of her and Dianna at Maui were published in People Magazine. The article read:
Santana and Di: We're engaged! (Exclusive Photos!)
Picturesque couple Santana Lopez, 24, and actress Dianna Agron, 25, were spotted in Maui, Hawaii wearing color coordinated bikinis and yes! - diamond rings!
Sources close to the singer and actress informed People that after over a year of dating, Lopez surprised her lady love with a 24-carat diamond engagement ring.
"Santana had the ring in her pocket for months!" A close pal told People exclusively. "She took Di to Maldives where she planned a romantic boat ride to a secluded island. But things didn't go as smoothly as expected. The engine stalled a couple of times as they set out to sea." Their friend shared.
It was there, on the island they now call the 'Engagement Island' that Lopez proposed, in the presence of the couple's close friends and the blonde's parents.
"Di said yes and Santana looked like she didn't know what to do. Dianna told her, 'You're supposed to put it on my finger'. All of us were laughing at how funny the situation was. It was so sweet and lighthearted and just fun. As soon as we got back to our resort, Dianna made sure that Santana will have a ring too. It was just perfect." The pal added.
So have they set a date yet?
Reps for the couple said that there is no date yet for the nuptials. "They're just both so happy in love right now. They're excited and are looking forward to the next chapter in their lives."
Tinseltown's hottest Sapphic lovers battled a number of infidelity rumors as the charming singer has been seen canoodling with other women in the course of their relationship. On top of this, the troubled Lopez has recently been released from rehab after struggling with her alcohol and drug abuse.
"They've moved past everything. Dianna has always been a positive presence in her life and Santana's willing to clean up for her." Sue Sylvester, Santana's manager let on.
And we couldn't agree more. They seem to always come out of all the issues stronger and yes, rather more gorgeous than ever. Turn the pages to see the short album we made of our favorite couple ever!
Picture 1: Lopez, who gained a few pounds since her stint at rehab "has never looked healthier and happier" says a friend.
Picture 2: Di and Santana went for a romantic stroll on Four Season's secluded beach.
Picture 3: What a lady! Di wrapped a towel around her love as she emerged from the water.
Picture 4: Dianna spotted on the front row of Santana's second European concert tour.
Picture 5: Santana with Chef de Bellenelli, head chef of Beso, Dianna's favorite restaurant in Milan. The singer flew the chef to their New York apartment to prepare the actress' favorite dishes for her birthday.
Picture 6: They can't stop gazing into each other's eyes! Santana and Dianna walking hand in hand the streets of London.
Picture 7: In April this year, Agron shares some courtside snacks with her girlfriend during a date-night out at Madison Square Garden where the pair cheered on the Knicks.
Picture 8: Lopez visits Lady Di on the set of her hit movie, The Avengers.
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As soon as the engagement articles hit the stands, I called Kitty up.
"What do you want Hummel?" She barked.
"I just called to congratulate you. You should totally consider being a writer. You could draw up perfect love scenarios."
"It's my job, Kurt. I'm paid to do this. Now if you'll excuse me, I have lots of calls to answer and people to talk to. Make sure Santana doesn't take the ring off, Hummel!" And with that, she ended the call.
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A little back story on Santana and Dianna :P
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