Chapter 14: Newlywed's life and important decisions

The reception continued smoothly. After their first dance, Betty and her father had their traditional father-daughter dance while Daniel was dancing with his mother. Justin and Austin were chatting with Daniel Junior who has arrived with Alexis a week before. Hilda and Bobby, Tyler and Amanda and Marc and Troy were dancing.

Then, Betty danced another time with Daniel. She also danced with Bobby, Austin, Justin, Marc, and Tyler. But the majority of her time was spent in her husband's arms. They did not feel the need to chat just enjoying the other's proximity.

The night has quite advanced when Betty gave Daniel the nod to tell she was ready to leave. Betty threw her bouquet and shivered when Daniel rolled his fingers over her thigh before tossing the garter. Amanda and Tyler were the ones who caught it. But Daniel and Betty has not seen Amanda's blush since they were entering the car that will take them to their apartment where they will spend the wedding night before flying to England in the morning.

When they arrived at their apartment, Betty asked Daniel a few moments as she wanted to change into something more "appropriate". Daniel nodded while pondering what outfit could be considered "appropriate". He opened the champagne bottle while giving up his suit coat, sleeveless vest, cufflinks and tie. He was standing with only his shirt and trousers on.

"Daniel." Betty's voice was heard. He whirled around and his eyes darkened when he saw what outfit Betty has chosen for the wedding night. It was white, it was sheer and it was short while emphasizing Betty's hourglass figure. Betty shivered as she recognized her husband's passionate expression.

"Err… Would you like some champagne..?" He swallowed with difficulty as she nodded and approached. They clicked their glasses and drank. Then Daniel put their glasses away, gripped his wife's waist and kissed her with passion. Betty's hands ran down his back then pulled his shirt out of his trousers. Still kissing, she began to unbutton his shirt. Daniel got rid of his shirt and he took off her short nightie. She was standing with only matching white panties. Her breasts were brushing against his chest.

"Bed, now!" he said. He took his wife in his arms and almost ran to their bedroom.

Once he had laid her upon the bed, he began to kiss his way down before getting rid of her panties, reaching his favourite spot where he stayed kissing and licking until Betty orgasmed. Then she pushed him down on his back and procceded to do the same for him before letting him roll her over so he could take her for the first time as his wife. Grunts, moans, and cries were heard as the husband and wife repeatedly loved each other during the night experimenting new positions.

Finally they fell asleep completely satisfied.

The next morning, they both awoke by the ring of the alarm clock. They took a shower together which lead to a hot make out session then dressed to go to the airport. Their flight was at 9 a.m. They would arrive in London seven hours later. At the airport, Claire, Alexis, Daniel Junior, Ignacio, Hilda and Bobby and Justin and Austin had gathered to see them off. Ignacio and Hilda were delighted to see the happiness Betty was showing.

Bobby patted Daniel on the back: "My sister looks very… satisfied…"

Daniel blushed and replied: "We are both… extremely… satisfied."

Bobby laughed: "Well good for you!"

The call to board the plane was heard. Betty hugged everyone and told them she will call them as soon as possible.

Daniel and Betty slept during the flight. When they have arrived at the hotel and put their luggage in their room, they went exploring the city. Then three days later, they took the shuttle to go to Paris and Bordeaux, then another one three days later that lead them to Madrid for one day, Barcelona was seen on the second day and Granada on the third. Then they went to Italy where they went to Venice, Rome, and Florence. They finished with Athens. They loved what they saw and took hundreds of photos and brought lot of gifts for their friends and family. Daniel loved to witness the expression on Betty's face as she was discovering new towns and ways of living. Her enthusiasm was boundless and everything was rendered interesting and newer through her eyes.

These two weeks passed too quickly for them but they had to come back and start work once again. At the airport, The Suarez and Claire were waiting. They were welcomed with warm embraces. They had lunch at the Suarez house. Betty showed her family the pictures of their trip while telling stories of unforeseen events.

Daniel was talking to Claire glancing lovingly at his wife.

"She is glowing and so are you. I'm so happy for you both. How was your trip?"

"It was wonderful. She is wonderful. She makes even the tiniest detail interesting."

"I'm delighted to see you so fulfilled. That's all I ever wanted for you and your sister."

"Thanks Mom." And he hugged her.

Claire went to chat with Ignacio while Daniel put an arm around Betty's waist. She welcomed him with a smile and a kiss on the cheek while her other hand went to hug his waist.

The weeks that followed their return were peaceful. Both Betty and Daniel returned to their respective work.

Four months after their return from their honeymoon, they were at a high society dinner when Daniel saw Betty pale when she saw the plate of cabbage put before her. She excused herself. Daniel, extremely worried followed her.

"Betty?" He asked as he entered the ladies' room. "Betty? Are you ok?"

"Yeah, I… think so."

"Betty, I'm worried. Can you come out? Do I need to get you to a doctor?"

"No."

"Please Betty. Open the door."

Betty obeyed. She was white as a sheet and was holding something but he could not tell what it was at first.

"What are you holding on to?"

Betty with a trembling hand raised the object. It was a pregnancy test.

"Oh my god? Is this…? Are you…?"

"I… It says since one month… Are you angry with me?"

"Why should I be angry with you? This is wonderful. I am delighted. But are you?"

"I am. You really think we are ready for this?"

"I know we are. Now, I want you to rest as much as possible. You will not lift anything too heavy. I'll do it for you."

"Daniel, I am pregnant, not an invalid."

"I want to take care of you."

"You already do."

"Betty, you have made me so happy." He gazed into her eyes, and put his hand gently on her stomach. "There's really a baby in there?" He still had trouble believe it.

"A very tiny one, yes, but a baby. Our baby."

"I love you, Betty."

"I love you too, Daniel. Can we go home, now?"

Daniel nodded. He wanted to be alone with his wife and future child. The next morning as he looked Betty's naked form asleep next to him, he put his hands on her belly trying to imagine what the child would look like. They were starting a family and although it was sooner than he expected, he couldn't be prouder.

"Love you Daniel…" Said Betty. Daniel smiled as he always did when he heard her say that. "Love you too baby." She added as she smiled in her sleep. "Want blue eyed baby… Daddy's wonderful." Daniel loved to hear the word "Daddy". He couldn't wait to hear his child say that to him.

When they were informed of the news the day after Betty told Daniel, the family was delighted. Betty, Claire, Hilda (who was six month pregnant) shopped for baby's clothes and things. Alexis sent tons of designer things for the future baby from France. Daniel was extremely overprotective and although Betty complained of the fact, she loved the way he was trying once again to help and care for her.

Finally came the day of the ultrasound.

"There you go, Mr and Mrs Meade. Do you hear? That's your baby's heartbeat." Daniel were moved when they heard the sound. "Hey. Wait a minute."

"What?" They both asked worried.

"This seems there's two heartbeats."

"What does this mean?"

"It means…" Said the doctor showing the picture on the screen. "That there's apparently two babies."

"Two babies?"

"You are going to have twins."

"Twins? We're gonna have twins?" Asked Daniel with a smile beginning to stretch on his face. Betty was a bit shocked but a smile began to appear on her face also.

"Are they both allright?" asked the concerned mother.

"They are fine. But it's too early to tell what kind they are."

"Twins." Said Daniel as the doctor left them. "You always manage to surprise me, Betty."

During her sixth month of pregnancy as they were having breakfast in their apartment, Daniel said to Betty: "I have some things to discuss with you. Things that I have been considering for some time."

"What is it?"

"I think we need to find a bigger place. This apartment would have been fine with one baby. But we will have two and hopefully… more in a few years." Betty nodded with a smile. She has always wanted a big family. They have not discussed how many children they wanted but both wanted more than two.

"I would like that. But we will not go too far from New York. I'd like to be near our families."

"Of course."

"And what are the other things you wanted to talk to me about?" Asked Betty.

"I have been thinking of finding another job."

"What? Why? Is something wrong?"

"No everything's fine. Don't worry. It's just Alex and I rarely saw our father during our childhood. I don't want to do that to Rosa and William. I want to be there for them. I would like to find a job who is less time consuming so I could spend more time with them. I want to share all our family life and events."

Betty smiled and stood up to go kiss him: "You are a wonderful man, Daniel. And you will be a wonderful father. If you're ok with this, I am too. Have you thought about you are going to do? And what about Wilhemina?"

"I want to give Mode to her. She cares about it more than I do."

"But you made Mode into what it is today."

"I did it with your help."

"You did it because you're brilliant and smart."

"But it's you who allowed me to reveal that I was a good editor in chief."

"Thanks." She kissed him again. "So have you had ideas about you are going to do next."

Daniel talked to Betty about his idea of creating a sponsoring agency. He even showed her the logo he has imagined which intertwined her B Necklace and a butterfly. He wanted to call his future agency "The Butterfly's chrysalis". Betty had the special smile she always had on her face when she heard something that made her proud of him. He said he wanted to do something which was not given to him instantly, something he had to work for.

"I will support you whatever you decide. The most important thing for me is your happiness." Betty told her husband.

The next morning, Daniel went to see his mother and told her of his decision. Claire was astonished and worried but she heard his reasons, she wholeheartedly agreed. Daniel also said to Tyler that he wanted him to be his partner in this and he agreed. Tyler loved this idea of a new job and the idea behind it. Daniel then went to Wilhemina to tell her his decision. She was astonished and a bit suspicious but she agreed. He told her that he has scheduled a press conference to tell his decision.

Betty was seated next to her husband with Claire on the other side Tyler, Wilhemina and Marc. When Daniel announced he was stepping down as an editor in chief and that he was creating a sponsoring agency with Tyler, this caused much uproar in the room. The press was astounded. Why would a Meade leave his family's company flagship magazine to start over?

Daniel was honest: He said he wanted to enjoy his family life with a less demanding job. After the press finished asking him questions, they turned to Betty and Claire to have more infos. Claire and Betty did not say more than Daniel and they added that they were absolutely supported and encouraged him. After that, Daniel, Betty, Tyler, and Claire left leaving Wilhemina giving details about what will change at Mode. She announced that she was appointing Marc as a creative director.

After the regular two weeks notice, Daniel settled in his new offices near his new house. For the moment, it was only Tyler and himself but soon as they began to have more clients, they hired more staff. Daniel was thriving in this new job and as he said was more present to help Betty with the last months of her pregnancy. They had moved in a nice house on the classy suburbs of New York.

One November day, at the beginning of the ninth month, Daniel was called in the middle of a meeting.

"Daniel!" He heard Betty panting on the phone. "My water just broke!"

"I'm coming! Wait for me! Excuse me!" He said as he ran out the building straight to his house. Tyler smiled and took Daniel's place to direct the meeting. His half brother was about to become a daddy.

Daniel drove quickly to the hospital. And after 20 hours, Rosa Claire and William Bradford Meade were born. Rosa has her mother's coloring but her father's eyes, William was almost a complete look alike of his mother with his father's brown hair and his mother's dark brown eyes.