A/N: Thank you all for the lovely reviews xD keep them coming please! I love to hear what you all think of my little story here =) So here's the next chapter, hope you enjoy it =) I will be switching prospective a bit in this chapter, but there will be warning! I do not own OITNB, I simply use the characters for my own demise ;)

APOV

Chapter 20: Wandering Eyes

"There's always someone to shit on your parade"

The past 72 hours had been heaven to me. I was overwhelmed at the emotions flowing through my body. So much had happened already since we arrived home from Litchfield; Pipers Mother and my statement to her, how the fuck was I so calm? Piper breaking down over her Mother and my promise to her to not stop trying for Carol to even tolerate me for the sake of her daughter. My thoughts stayed focus on Piper, on how much she had changed whilst in Litchfield. She had truly embraced who she is and what she can do. She proved that by standing up to her Mum. How she had changed towards me from when I first met her as a shy, naive girl who had just got out of college to a woman who would now speak her mind and not take any shit from no one, and how we now fully appreciated each other in more ways than one. Piper had grown into her sexual self whilst with me. I couldn't deny that I loved having sex with her, because it was the best feeling that I've ever had in my life, but it was different this time. When we had first got back to the house, we truly made love to each other. The heat and the passion was all still there, that burning desire that makes your throat instantly dry like you're in the Sahara desert, but we properly paid attention to each others bodies, not having to hide away from anyone, not having to muffle our moans in case anyone heard. Hell, I want Piper screaming my name so loud that our neighbours can hear. This time, it was different. It was forever.

I remembered the plan that I had made in Litchfield. I knew that I wanted Piper for the rest of my life. I never wanted to be parted from her side. I looked over to her sleeping body at the side of me and slowly got out of the bed and began to get dressed quickly. We didn't have work today and Piper had arranged to go out with Cal, so today, I was going shopping... Ring shopping.

PPOV

I groaned as the morning sun hit my eyes, blinding my view. Slumping back down onto the bed, my hand instinctively reached out to my left to lay over the woman laid next to me, except there was no woman, just a cold empty spot on the bed. I opened my eyes to scan the room. No Alex. Getting up from the bed, I began to walk over to the door, noticing a folded piece of paper on the draws
'My beautiful Pipes' I took the letter in my hand and opened it
'Please don't panic that I didn't wake you to say goodbye. You just looked too peaceful to wake. You have plans with Cal today so I thought I'd take this as an opportunity to go and get to know Connecticut properly and also do a bit of shopping. I'll bring you home something nice kid ;)
Oh, I also got us both phones today. An old friend of mine hooked us up, it is on the kitchen side waiting for you with my number already saved in it.
Have a good time with Cal kid,
I love you,
Your Alex
xxx'

I quickly threw on my robe and ran down to kitchen to find an iPhone sat there waiting for me. My fingers scrambled to unlock the phone. It had been so long since I had used one. Tapping the message app at the top of the screen, I selected Alex's number and began to type
From Me: Hey baby! Look at us two back into 21st century technology! Haha Where have you gone shopping? And I look forward to my present ;) xxx
I waited no longer than 2 minutes before I had received a reply
My Wife the screen read and I couldn't help but let out a small laugh
My Wife: Finally! I have been staring at this phone none stop waiting for a text from you! Yes kid, we're back in with the times, I figured that we had to be considering we're now CEO's ;) I've just nipped to a mall nearby, it's only like a half hour away. I look forward to giving it to you :P xxx
I walked around the kitchen with the biggest grin on my face whilst texting Alex
Me: Okay, I'm off out with Cal in 2 hours so I'm gonna go and jump in the shower. Wish you could join me ;) xxx
I began to walk upstairs, phone in my pocket when I heard a knock at the door. Turning on my heel, I looked puzzled at the door. I wasn't expecting anyone yet and it wasn't time for Cal to be here yet either. I tightened my robe around me and looked through the spy hole to see Cal and Neri stood outside. I unlocked the door, opening it fully
"You guys are early"
"Hello to you too sis" Cal laughed as I turned to glare at him
"Just go through and make yourself comfortable, I'll get dressed and be down" I sighed and rushed up the stairs to take a quick shower. As I stepped out and put my robe back on the phone slammed against my thigh. I pulled it out to check if I had any more messages from Alex.
6 messages from Alex were all lined on the front screen
My Wife:

Ugh! I'm taking a shower with you tonight! I'll make up for lost time. Have fun in the shower imagining what tonight's will be like ;) xxx

Okay, so I've not just seen the most perfect outfit for you to wear ;) I'll send a pic xxx
*See Attachment*

What do you think? Oh I found this one too. Which one? Xxx
*See Attachment*

Okay, I guess I'll just have to pick then, but if you don't like it then don't complain to me lol xxx

So I ended up buying both and some extra things too. You're taking awfully long in the shower, you having a cold one or should I just be imagining watching you doing what I hope you're doing in there? ;) xxx

Right, I've booked us a table at this restaurant for 6pm! Wear your blue dress that's in the wardrobe and be ready, I'll pick you up. And you better answer your fucking texts soon woman! I miss you. Have fun with Cal xxx

I couldn't help but laugh at the texts that I had just read. My fingers instantly began to press against the screen, typing out my reply,

I can't wait for our shower tonight. And yes, I did take longer than usual as I couldn't help my very own wandering hands :P Awh, okay babe, I'll be ready and waiting at 6pm sharp. I miss you too and I will try. Cal and Neri are already here and ready to torture me with today's adventures. I'll see you tonight beautiful xxx

I hit the send button as I applied a little bit of makeup and headed downstairs to Cal and Neri
"Ready?" I nodded at Cal's question as I grabbed my coat and locked the door on our way out

APOV

The mall was hectic as I forced my way through the crowd of people to the food outlet. After I had picked up Piper's outfits, my belly had started rumbling quiet loud that it would have caught the attention of everyone if it did not get fed soon. Deciding on a hotdog and some fries I made my way over to a free table that I had just spotted. I quickly demolished the food and went to the shop that I had purposely came here for. Taking a deep breath, I opened the door and was met by all the shines of the diamonds that were displayed
"Hello Madam, is there anything in particular that you was looking for today?" a young woman asked me as I swallowed hard before answering her
"I need an engagement ring for my girlfriend" her eyes grew wide at my reply and her mouth formed into an 'oh' look
"Right this way" she pointed towards the cabinet as we walked over. My eyes began to scan between the vast amount of rings to choose from. I pushed my glasses up onto the top of my head. How the fuck am I meant to pick the perfect one for her out of all these? Great move Vause! I thought to myself. I asked to see a few of the rings up close to get a better look at them, they all pretty much looked the fucking same. I sighed continuously, it was going to be a long fucking day. The woman looked up at me, noticing how much I was begin to become tired with seeing the same things
"We do have a range that it different to these, but they are in the vault..." her eyes were scanning my own as she made small notions with her hand, silently implying that they were clearly a fucking lot of money for a ring
"Money is no issue, can I take a look?" she nodded towards me
"I'll just have to go get my manager, he has to be present too" I nodded at her and waited for the two to come back. My mind began to wonder at the thought of how expensive these rings were? I looked down at the prices of the rings in the cabinet which ranged from $400 - $5000. However, price was irrelevant when it came to Piper. I wanted to give her the best of everything in the world and she is going to be wearing this ring for the rest of her life, she was worth every last damned dime.
The pair finally returned, the manager held his hand out and I shuck it firmly, letting him know that I was ready to do business with him
"Shall we ladies?" he motioned for us to walk as I was lead into the back room to the stairs leading down to the vault. "So Miss..."
"Vause" I answered
"Miss Vause, I hear you're looking for an engagement ring for your girlfriend, is that correct?"
"It is" He nodded at me, his smile cursing over his lips like a child at Christmas. Men.
"Well, I think that you will like what we have down here. They are more expensive than the rings we have available upstairs, but they are more than worth it" I nodded at him as he began to open the box that contained 3 rings. My eyes instantly locked onto the one in the middle. It was beautiful.
"Ah, this one..." he followed my gaze and picked up the ring "This one is 24 Karat white gold ring with a 2.5 carat diamond set"
"It's beautiful" I whispered as I took the ring in the fingers
"It is. We could also have something engraved on the inside free of charge if you would like?" I shuck my head, still in awe of the ring. It's weird how you just know that that is the one
"How much for the ring?" My tone had turned business like now. The manager had noticed as he stood tall once again, clearing his voice
"This one is $35,000"
"I'll take it" I answered him quickly and watched as his eyes light up
"Great, is it cash or card that you're paying by?"
"Card" I answered him and passed him my card as we began to walk upstairs. I signed the receipt and was handed Pipers ring inside the perfect little red box. I slipped it into my jacket pocket, keeping my hand wrapped around it, not wanting to let it go.

Walking around the rest of the mall, I had the biggest grin on my face. Tonight I was going to propose to Piper Chapman.

PPOV

I waved Cal and Neri off as I walked back into our home. It was already 5pm, I had little under an hour to get ready for Alex picking me up. I threw my bags down onto the counter and darted upstairs, leaving a trail of my clothes behind me and jumped in the shower for the second time today. I quickly scrubbed my body clean then turned the water off, allowing myself to air dry as I began to do my hair. I put a French plait in the left side of my hair, clipping it at the bottom and straightened the rest, leaving it down. I applied a small amount of foundation and blusher, then my eye liner and mascara. I brushed my teeth before I applied a soft pink lip gloss to my lips.
Making my way to the wardrobe, I giggled in excitement as I spotted the dress. It was royal blue with a plunging neck line and open back, tying at the back of my neck. I pulled the dress over my head and grabbed my small black heels and bag to accompany the dress. Checking the time on the clock I grabbed my purse and keys and waited by the door.
5:55pm ... just 5 more minutes Chapman, then you get to see her. My hands fidgeted nervously during those 5 minutes. My head snapped up and the smile on my face grew as the knock on the door finally came. I watched Alex's eyes rake over my body as I fully opened the door, I couldn't help but mirror her look as she stood before me wearing a black dress that ended mid-thigh, clinging to every curve perfectly on her body and her tits slightly peaking over the top. She looked amazing. Her signature red lipstick and 50's style hair had anyone weak at the knees, but this woman was mine.
"Hi..."
"Hey" she laughed as she replied. We stayed in silence just staring at each other, lost in the moment "You ready to go?" She held her arm out for me to lock my own into
"Always ready" I answered before I stepped outside the door, locking it then turned to lock my arm with her own as we walked over to the car parked outside. Alex opened the door for me and couldn't help but smile "Thank you" she winked at me as I said this and closed the door. I watched as she walked around the car before getting into the drivers seat and starting the engine "So, do I get to know where we are going?" She turned her head towards me as she cocked her eyebrow up, smiling at me wildly
"Still so inpatient aren't you kid?" she let out a chuckle at my frown "But no, it is a surprise as you would have already guessed." She laughed more now at my reaction. I hated not knowing, but when it was with Alex, I knew that it was worth it. She always had something amazing planned.
"Well, is it far away?"
"How about, we don't talk about it and let it be a surprise when we pull up?" she flashed her famous shit eating grin at me
"Fine" I protested, letting her know that I was not impressed, but the butterflies in my stomach were telling me otherwise "How was your day shopping?" she shrugged her shoulders
"It was okay. Fucking mall was packed out, but I managed to get everything that I wanted" I nodded at her and placed my hand across the front of the car to rest on her thigh
"I missed you today" her head turned towards me
"I missed you too kid" her voice was husky and full of emotion, the pool was already forming in my underwear and we hadn't even got to the damn restaurant yet "How was your day with Cal?"
"It was... eventful. Neri was with us too, we just ended up going and grabbing coffee and then walked around in the city, talking about old times mostly and you" Alex's eyes grew wide
"What about me?" this had peaked her interest, but two could play that game. She wanted to keep me waiting about where we are heading... karma's a bitch
"Oh nothing much... this and that" I shrugged my shoulders and watched as her tongue began to play with the inside of her cheek. Her eyes stayed focused on the road as she had figured out what I was doing. "Their coming over next week for dinner" she nodded her head at me, not once taking her eyes off the road. I couldn't help but let out a little chuckle at her. Usually it was me who acted like the spoilt two year old "Al..." I squeezed the inside of her thigh lightly, gaining her to quickly look at me "You really wanna know what we said about you?" I whispered as I leant closer to her
"If you want to tell me..." I smiled as I leant in even closer to her
"I told them how amazing you are, how beautiful you are, how I've never in my entire life, met anyone who has the effect on me that you do. How every time I see you, I can't help but smile, how I thank the angels above that I got another chance with you." I pulled away and saw how Alex's eyes had changed. They were full of lust as her chest was heaving at my words
"Fuck Pipes..." she whispered. I placed a kiss slowly on her cheek and retorted back into my seat. She shuck her head as she turned the car left and pulled up
"We're here" she said as she looked at the doors and then back to me. I smiled at her as the valet's came and opened our doors for us
"Reservation for Vause" the woman checked the list and showed us to our table. We was situated on a small table near the window, it had a beautiful view of the city outside and the candle lights from inside radiated the room.

Finishing our main course, I took a sip of the last of my wine before relaxing into my seat, smiling at the woman who sat opposite me
"Want a refill?" I nodded my head at her as she poured some more wine into my glass, before standing up, taking her own glass in her hand and offering me her other. I looked at her confused as I took her hand and stood up "I've got another surprise for you. C'mon" I couldn't help but feel like a school girl as I locked my fingers with her own as she lead me up the stairs.
"Al, where are we going?"
"Here..." she opened the fire exit door and lead me out onto the rooftop. It was laced with candles and a blanket laid down in the middle, along with a bucket of ice with champagne. My hand raised up to cover my mouth as my eyes took everything in
"Al, it's beautiful" I walked further onto the rooftop and felt Alex come up from behind me as she placed her arms around my waist, moving my hair away from my shoulder and placed soft kisses on the skin that was exposed
"Not as beautiful as you though Kid" I couldn't help but smile at her comment. I turned around in her grasp, wrapping my owns arms around her neck whilst our eyes locked
"I love you"
"I love you too" we shared a soft kiss before walking over to the blanket
"Champange huh?" I grabbed the bottle from the bucket "What are we celebrating?" I questioned as Alex took the bottle from me and walked over to the edge of the roof, placing it on the ledge before looking at the city. I made my way over to her and placed my hand on her own. Her head lowered and lingered on our hands. I waited for her to say something, she was finding the words and I began to panic. What was she thinking about?
"Pipes..." She turned around and locked her eyes with my own, her hands gently stroking over the skin on my own "I... I don't know how to do this and I need you to just let me get it out before you saying anything or freak out..." my eyes grew wide with panic. What the fuck was she talking about? I nodded at her, letting her know that I wouldn't interrupt her. She took a deep breath and began again "Pipes, from the first moment I saw you walk into that bar, I knew that there was just something about you. You were different to everyone else in this world that I had met. You did something to me that I can't explain. You captivated me, you took my heart and every since that day, life has never been the same. I can't apologise enough for the amount of fucked up things that I've done and how much hurt that I have caused, but I love you so fucking much Pipes that I cannot imagine a world where you aren't a part of it. My feelings towards you have never changed, in over a decade, my heart still hurts when you're not there, my stomach still gets butterflies whenever I see you, if anything, my love for you has just grown stronger and stronger over the years. I've never been able to get over you Pipes, I never want to get over you. I want to spend every minute of the rest of my life with you." I stared at her as she reached into the inside of her jacket pocket, pulling out a small box. My hand came up to cover my mouth as the tears began to flow from my cheeks and Alex lowered down onto one knee "So, I want to ask, if you, Piper Elizabeth Chapman, would like to spend the rest of your life with me and become my beautiful Wife?" She opened the box and I was astonished at the ring that was displayed
"Oh my god, Al! Yes... YES!"
"Yes?" she questioned back at me
"Yes, I'll become your wife Alex, I'd love to" She took the ring out of the box and placed it on my finger
"Perfect fit" she cocked her eyebrow at me and raised my hand before placing a kiss on the new jewellery that occupied the space. I threw my arms around her, crashing my lips into hers
"I fucking love you" I managed to say whilst we parted from our kiss
"I love you too kid"

We made our way home relatively quickly and as expected, quickly left a trail of our clothing heading up to the bedroom as tonight was going to be celebrated with hours filled of passionate sex.

A/N: Hey guys! Sorry it took me so long to write this! Hope that you enjoyed it. Next Chapter we will find out a bit more about Becca and the situation =) Please don't forget to leave a little review, it means a lot! Thanks guys. Much love xoxo