A/N: After a very long hiatus I have returned to finish the sequel :) I am really sorry about the hiatus. Updates won't be super regular but there will be updates so I hope you enjoy :)
Comments are always welcome
Venue's and Announcements: (Magnus's POV)
"Morning sexy," Alec said as he wrapped his arms around Magnus from behind. He kissed the base of his neck rest his chin on his shoulder. "I am all yours today so do with me what you will."
"All mine hmm?" Magnus mused as he fixed his cup of coffee. "To what do I owe this pleasure to?"
"I told Camille I'm taking the day off," Alec answered. "I thought we could go out and have lunch and, we could go check out some of the venue's on our list."
"Who are you and what have you done with my workaholic fiancee?" Magnus asked. He turned to face him and wrapped his arms around his neck. "If you're some doppelganger, or robot...can I keep you instead?"
"Very funny," Alec rolled his eyes.
"I'm only teasing." Magnus leaned in and kissed him. "Let me go shower and change and we can go check out the first venue."
"Don't take too long. Or I'll come in after you," Alec replied.
"Mmm don't tempt me like that," Magnus said. He gave Alec another kiss and went to shower.
He tied his hair back in a makeshift bun after he showered and pulled on a pair of white shorts and dark blue thin sweater and flip flops and a little make up before grabbing his bag.
Alec was just getting off the phone when he stepped out of the bathroom.
"Don't tell me Camille changed her mind," Magnus frowned.
"Nope. Just Jace," Alec answered. "Something about planning my a bachelor party and wanting to know if I wanted male strippers."
"Eh, only if it's the guys from that club over in Manhattan. They are total gentleman and he'll get a discount if he mentions my name," Magnus told him.
Alec raised an eyebrow.
"I did a publicity thing for them a couple years back and stayed in touch with the owner. Nice woman," Magnus explained. "Ready to go?"
Alec nodded and held the door open for him. "Where to first?"
"The Hampton's," Magnus answered. "Isabelle and I were looking at some of the venue's there online and they look gorgeous."
"Well, off to the Hampton's we go," Alec smiled as he grabbed his keys.
"I'm starting to regret the idea of a beach wedding," Magnus said as he picked his way along the rocks. "It's to loud and sand will get every where."
Alec nodded in agreement and helped him along. "I wouldn't be able to get any nice pictures either. To much wind."
"Alec...we're hiring a photographer," Magnus told him.
"What? Why? I'm a photographer. Why waste the money?" Alec frowned.
"Sweet pea. You're the groom," Magnus reminded him. "You can't be the groom or the photographer."
"How much you wanna bet I can?" Alec asked.
"We're hiring a photographer, end of discussion," Magnus answered.
"Fine, but I get to pick," Alec said. "We are not hiring some amateur who advertises his services on Yelp."
"Camille gave me a few recommendations," Magnus told him. "I only know a couple from doing photo shoots but that's about it."
"You leave the photographer to me," Alec replied.
Magnus crossed his arms over his chest as Alec's phone started going off and Alec gave him an apologetic look.
"If it's work I'll tell her no," Alec promised.
Magnus walked down to the ocean while Alec talking on the phone and lets his feet get a little wet. He made a mental note to get his pedicure touched up and glanced over at Alec who was still on the phone. He looked annoyed with whoever he was on the phone with by the way his jaw was clenched.
Alec hung up and looked like he wanted throw his phone, thought better of it and just put it in his pocket.
"Everything okay?" Magnus asked.
"It's not important," Alec answered.
"Alec-"
"I really. Really don't want to talk about it," he interrupted Magnus.
Magnus nodded. "Alright...well. I'm starving and being the beach makes me want fish and salty french fries."
"We passed a seafood restaurant a couple miles back," Alec said.
He offered his hand to Magnus and Magnus intertwined their fingers as they started walking back up to the car.
"Was there one you liked at least?" Magnus asked once they were at the restaurant.
They were seated by a window overlooking the ocean and the restaurant itself was sparsely populated. Not to many people making it nice and quiet.
"I liked the Swan Club," Alec answered. "It wasn't over the top and it was light you know? Lots of natural light coming in through the window's."
"I'll call the venue manager and see about the pricing and extra information." Magnus smiled. He pulled his phone out of his pocket when it started vibrating. "It's Camille. Did you turn your phone off or something?"
"It's still on," Alec answered. "Maybe she just wants to talk to you."
"So we will find out," he said before answering.
"Hey...if you needed Alec you know he has his phone on him right?" he greeted the woman.
"I'm letting him has his day off. He's deserved it," Camille told him. "I'm having a get together tonight at the studio and you need to make sure Alec comes. It's really important."
"He didn't mention a get together," Magnus replied. "What time should we be there?"
"Seven sharp. Don't be late," she answered.
He hung up when the line went dead and looked at Alec. "You didn't mention a get together at the photo studio."
"It's not important," Alec shrugged.
"It sounds important," Magnus replied. "We'll just stay for an hour and then we can go home. Promise."
"Alright...but I'm not getting dressed up," Alec said.
Magnus rolled his eyes and chuckled. "You never do."
"Where'd Alec run off to?" Camille said as she walked over to Magnus.
"He got a phone call," Magnus answered. "He took it outside."
"Well go get him. I'm about to make my announcement." She made a shooting motion. "Go and get your lover boy."
"You are up to something little missy," he said before walking over to the studio's balcony.
Alec was leaning against the balcony wall drinking a glass of wine when he got there.
"You should slow down a bit," Magnus suggested.
"Last glass. I don't fancy waiting for another kidney," Alec replied. He scrubbed a hand down his face.
"Camille's ready to make her announcement," Magnus added. "Everything okay?"
"Yeah. Person on the phone had the wrong number," Alec answered. "We shouldn't keep Camille waiting."
Magnus was not convinced but Alec didn't seem like he wanted to talk about it so he didn't pry. He leaned into him when Alec wrapped an arm around his waist and kissed his cheek.
"Perfect timing," Camille said. She clapped her together and smiled. "Now, as you all know I've been setting up Belcourt Studio's in Los Angeles, and I'm very happy to say that we will be having our grand opening in just two weeks." She waited until the clapping and cheers had stopped before continuing on. "And I'm sure you're all wondering just who is going to be in charge of the Los Angeles studio."
She walked over to Alec and Magnus took Alec's glass when she reached for Alec's hands and gave them a gentle squeeze.
"You have no idea how much I appreciate you Alec. From the first day you started working here I knew you were going to be perfect and obviously you were. You were an amazing help with setting up the LA studio. And taking charge when I'm gone, and I could not have made it this far without your help. Which is why, if you'll accept, I want you to take over for me here in New York," she told him.
"Are you serious?" Alec asked.
"I've got the paperwork in my office," Camille answered smiling. "What do you say?"
"Don't keep her waiting Alec," Magnus teased.
"I say...I say yes," Alec answered. "Of course yes."
Magnus smiled as they hugged and clapped along with the rest of the small group. Alec blushed as Camille kissed his cheek before excusing herself to get a bottle of celebratory champagne.
"Is this how you felt after I proposed?" Alec asked once they were back home.
"After you proposed, I felt like I was walking on cloud nine for weeks," Magnus answered as he got into bed. "Every time I looked at the ring I just got so happy nothing could ruin my mood for that day."
"I always wanted to have my own studio," Alec smiled. "I know exactly what I'm going to put in my office too."
"A huge picture of yourself on the back wall?" Magnus joked.
"Tempting, but no," Alec answered. "There's this spot in her...or I guess my office, I'm never going to get used to that...there's this spot where the light hits it's just right. It's not to bright, or too dark, it's just. Perfect. And I'm going to get a loveseat and a small table so that way you and I can watch the sunset and share a bottle of wine at the end of the work day."
"That sounds absolutely perfect," Magnus smiled as he leaned over to kiss.
