Chapter 60
Natalia walked back into the waiting room with coffee for the three of them, "I called Rafe, and Emma hasn't stirred. He said to tell you he loved you," Natalia said as she handed Ava her coffee.
"Hey what about me?" Olivia asked feigning hurt.
"He said he loved you too. Any word?"
"Not yet," Olivia said taking her coffee.
Ava took a sip of her coffee and got up, "How much longer do you think it will be?"
"Ava?" Jason said as he walked into the waiting room. She turned to face him, realizing just how much he and Lauren looked alike. Olivia and Natalia moved to her side, "It went well. They got all the fluid, and there was no permanent damage to her heart. She's going to be fine," Jason said as tears fell from his eyes.
"Oh thank God," Ava said softly as she reached for Jason.
Three Months Later
Rafe stood back to looked at the gazebo, Josh stood beside him, "It looks amazing Rafe," Josh said as he put his hand on the young man's shoulder. "Now all we need are the brides," Josh said with a smile.
"You're right. I guess I should go and get ready," Rafe said grinning.
It was a bright fall day in Springfield, Natalia looked out the window of her's and Olivia's bedroom as the guests started to arrive.
"Ma, could you help me with this necklace?" Ava said as she walked into the room.
"Sure sweetie," Natalia said as she walked over to her daughter, "My God you look beautiful," Natalia said as she put the necklace on Ava for her.
"So do you Ma. Are you nervous?" Ava asked as she chewed her lip.
"No, baby, I've waited for this moment all my life," Natalia said calmly. "Are you?"
"Surprisingly no," Ava said as she smiled.
"Is anybody here ready to get married?" Rafe asked as he walked into the room. He stopped and looked at his mother, then his sister, "Wow, you two look beautiful," he whispered.
"And you look very handsome in your tux," Natalia said as she straightened his tie.
"So are you ready to do this?" Rafe asked.
"We're ready," Natalia said as she took one arm and Ava took the other.
Josh stood with Olivia and Lauren as they waited, "So how you doing?" Josh asked his ex-wife with a smile. "Are you nervous?"
"You would think I would be. I mean my ex-husband is about about to perform the ceremony where I'm marrying my girlfriend at the same time my daughter is marrying her girlfriend. But surprisingly, I'm not nervous at all," Olivia said winking at Lauren and smiling at Josh.
"Well that's because this time, you're marrying the love of your life."
"I know, who knew that all it would take for Olivia Spencer to be happy was the love of a good woman?"
'What about you sis, you nervous at all?" Jason asked as he walked up.
"Not at all," Lauren said smiling. "I wish Mom and Dad were here."
"They are sis. They are," Jason said.
Josh checked his watch, "Okay ladies, it's time. Shall we do this?"
Olivia and Lauren both nodded as they headed up the steps to the gazebo. Josh walked up behind them as they faced the crowd.
Olivia'a breath caught, and a lump formed in her throat when she saw Natalia on Rafe's arm walking towards her, as well as the site of Ava. She glanced sideways at Lauren, and saw the look of amazement and love on the blonde's face as she gazed at Ava.
Emma led the way down the aisle, carefully distributing the flower pedals. Finally Rafe and the two women arrived next to Olivia and Lauren as they all faced Josh.
Josh began to speak, "We are gathered here today to celebrate the union of Olivia Spencer and Natalia Rivera and the union of Ava Spencer and Lauren Wilson. These two couples stand before you today, their family and friends, to share the love and their undying commitment to each other. Who gives Natalia to Olivia and Ava to Lauren?"
"I do," Rafe said as he took his Ma's hand and gave it to Olivia. He kissed Natalia on the cheek and then Olivia, "Promise me you will always love her and take care of her?" Rafe whispered to Olivia.
"I promise," Olivia whispered back as she took Natalia's hand.
Rafe then took Ava's hand and gave it to Lauren. He kissed Ava on her cheek, and then he kissed Lauren, "Take care of my sister," Rafe told Lauren softly.
"Oh I will," Lauren replied as she took Ava's hand.
Josh looked at Rafe as he stood between the couples, "I wanted to read this poem I found. When I read it, I thought about all of you and how it fit, but I thought about you especially Mom," he said looking at Olivia. "Anyway, it's called 'True Love'."
True love is a sacred flame
That burns eternally,
And none can dim its special glow
Or change its destiny.
True love speaks in tender tones
And hears with gentle ear,
True love gives with open heart
And true love conquers fear.
True love makes no harsh demands
It neither rules nor binds,
And true love holds with gentle hands
The hearts that it entwines.
Rafe kissed Natalia on her cheek, as Olivia took his hand a gave it a gentle squeeze. "I love you," she mouthed to him. He nodded, smiled at her with tears in his eyes, and took his seat.
The women faced Josh as he spoke, " From 1 CORINTHIANS 13:4-8a : Love is patient and kind; love is not jealous or boastful; it is not arrogant or rude. Love does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrong, but rejoices in the right. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends. Today these four women stand before you to declare that unending love," Josh said as he looked over at Ava and Lauren, then at Olivia and Natalia.
Olivia turned facing Natalia, and took both the Latina's hand in hers, "Natalia, I love you. You are my best friend. Today I give myself to you in marriage. I promise to encourage and inspire you, to laugh with you, and to comfort you in times of sorrow and struggle. I promise to love you in good times and in bad, when life seems easy and when it seems hard, when our love is simple, and when it is an effort. I promise to cherish you, and to always hold you in highest regard. These things I give to you today, and all the days of our life."
Natalia took a deep breath and looked deeply into Olivia's eyes, "I, Natalia, take you Olivia to be my wife, my partner in life and my one true love. I will cherish our union and love you more each day than I did the day before. I will trust you and respect you, laugh with you and cry with you, loving you faithfully through good times and bad, regardless of the obstacles we may face together. I give you my hand, my heart, and my love, from this day forward for as long as we both shall live."
Lauren took Ava's hand in hers, "Ava, from this day forward I promise you these things. I will laugh with you in times of joy and comfort you in times of sorrow. I will share in your dreams, and support you as you strive to achieve your goals. I will listen to you with compassion and understanding, and speak to you with encouragement. I will remain faithful to our vows for better or for worse, in times of sickness and health. You are my best friend and I will love and respect you always."
Ava looked at Lauren, with tears rolling down her face, "Lauren, with all my love, I take you to be my wife. I will love you through good and the bad, through joy and the sorrow. I will try to be understanding, and to trust in you completely. Together we will face all of life's experiences and share one another's dreams and goals. I promise I will be your equal partner in a loving, honest relationship, for as long as we both shall live."
Josh spoke again, "Wedding rings are made precious by our wearing of them. Your rings say that even in your uniqueness you have chosen to be bound together. Let these rings also be a sign that love has substance as well as soul, a present as well as a past, and that despite its occasional sorrows, love is a circle of happiness, wonder, and delight."
Olivia took Natalia's ring and placed it on her finger, "Natalia, just as this circle is without end, my love for you is limitless. Just as it is made of indestructible substance, my commitment to you will never fail. With this ring I take you to be my best friend, lover, and partner for life."
Natalia then took Olivia's ring and placed it on her finger, "Olivia, just as this circle is without end, my love for you is limitless. Just as it is made of indestructible substance, my commitment to you will never fail. With this ring I take you to be my best friend, lover, and partner for life."
Lauren took Ava's ring and placed it on her finger, "Ava, baby, I give you this ring to wear with love and joy. As a ring has no end, neither shall my love for you. I choose you to be my wife this day and forevermore."
Ava then took Lauren's ring and placed it on her finger, "Lauren, darlin, I give you this ring to wear with love and joy. As a ring has no end, neither shall my love for you. I choose you to be my wife this day and forevermore."
"Olivia and Natalia, Lauren and Ava, your lives and spirits are joined in a union of love and trust. Above you are the stars and below you the earth. Like the stars your love should be a constant source of light, and like the earth, a firm foundation from which to grow. As you have consented in this ceremony in the presences of friends and family to be partners for life, I now pronounce you married and bound together body and soul. You may now kiss your partner."
Lauren looked deeply into Ava's eyes, "I love you so much," she whispered as tears ran down her face. She pulled the brunette to her, and kissed her softly, sweetly.
Olivia took Natalia's face in her hands, "Finally," she whispered as she captured Natalia'a mouth in a soulful kiss.
THE END
EPILOGUE 1 – Oliiva and Natalia
Natalia stood on the veranda of their hotel suite, watching the waves go in and out. She smiled to herself, thinking about the day's events. The wedding ceremeony, the reception, her first dance with Olivia, and the love that was present all around them. She loved seeing Ava and Lauren so happy, and she was so proud of Rafe. The poem he read and the toast he made were so beautiful, and Emma was so sweet and precious. Her eyes filled with tears, as she felt Olivia's arms wrap around her waist, "You okay sweetie," Olivia whispered as she placed her chin on Natalia's shoulder.
The younger woman leaned back into Olivia, "I'm wonderful, just thinking about everything that happened today. And about how lucky we are."
"Yes we are lucky. So are you gonna stay out here all night, or you gonna join me in bed?" Olivia husked as she began kissing Natalia on the neck.
"Oh the bed, definetly the bed," Natalia said, turning takeing Olivia's hand and leading the older woman into the bedroom. She moved to Olivia, gently pushing her down on the bed, then she straddle her, looking down into her eyes. She leaned closer bringing her lips just short of Olivia's.
Olivia could feel her breath on her lips, "My God Talia, do you have any idea how much I love you and how much I want you?"
"Yes honey, I do," Natalia replied as she moved her lips on to Olivia's. She kissed slowly, at first, then deeply passionately. She moved Olivia's hands above her head, pulling away from the kiss. She moved her mouth to Olivia's neck, close to her ear, "Liv, I love you so much. What do you want my love?"
"God Talia, I need to feel your tongue, on me and in me," Olivia whispered.
Natalia took her hands and pulled the top of the gown off of Olivia, she leaned back down and moved her tongue across Olivia's jaw, down her neck and then to her breast. Natalia took her time, savoring the taste and the feel of Olivia's skin against her tongue. It was as if she were making love to Olivia for the first time, and in a way, she was. She was making love to Olivia for the first time as her wife. She moved her tongue down Olivia's stomach and stopped long enough to remove her gown and Olivia's underwear. She nuzzled her face between Olivia's legs.
Olivia let out a moan as she looked down at her wife, "Oh God Talia," she whispered as Natalia entered her with her tongue. Olivia moved her warmth against Natalia's face. The Latina started licking and sucking her clit as she moved inside her with her fingers. She moved slowly at first, then she quickened the pace, as she took Olivia's clit in her mouth and began to suck it. Natalia could fell that Olivia was close, so she slowed down, gently licking and caressing her clit.
"Oh My God, baby. You're driving me crazy. Please baby, please let me cum," Olivia whispered to her.
The younger woman began to suck her clit again, moving her fingers in and out of Olivia more urgently. She felt Olivia's body stiffen as she arched her back.
"OH GOD YES, NATALIA,'" Olivia screamed as she exploded into her orgasm.
Natalia didn't stop, she keep going, pushing Olivia into two more orgasms. She finally moved up and took Olivia into her arms. She turned to face her wife, pulling her into a deep kiss.
Olivia pulled away from the kiss, and gazed into Natalia's beautiful eyes, "Talia, that was, I know this is going to sound crazy, but that was spiritual. You have never made love to me that way before," Olivia whispered as tears came to her eyes.
"I know, I felt it too, Liv. I think it's because I just not only made love to my best friend, and my lover, but I just made love to my wife for the first time," Natalia whispered back.
"God I'm so in love with you," Olivia whispered, closing her eyes.
"I know, and I'm so in love with you. Sleep well my wife."
EPILOGUE 2 – Ava and Lauren
Lauren watched Ava from the doorway of the bedroom, "God you are so beautiful," she said as she walked over and joined Ava on their bed.
'So are you," Ava said as she pulled the blonde to her. "I can't believe we're in Italy."
"I know. It was really sweet of Olivia and Natalia to give us this for our wedding gift. You look a little tired baby," Lauren said as she wrapped her arms around her wife.
"I am a bit, but not that tired," Ava said as she leaned in and kissed Lauren.
Lauren pulled away from the kiss, "I've got you a surprise," she whispered as she pushed Ava back on the bed, and slowy united her robe, and pushed it off the brunette.
"Really? So what it is?" Ava said as she looked up into Lauren's blue eyes.
Lauren stood , and removed her robe. She reached down and pulled the harness out of the bag on the floor next to the bed. She slipped the harness over her hips and moved on top on Ava, "I saw this, and thought about how you always want me deeper inside you," Lauren said as she looked into Ava's brown eyes.
Ava swallowed hard, "Lauren, God," she whispered as the blonde hovered above her.
Lauren took the dildo in her hand and pressed it against Ava's core, "I want to always give you what you want and need," she softly told the brunette. "Do you trust me?"
"Yes,"Ava whispering as she reached down and took the appendage in her hand. "Lauren, my love, I want you to make love to me, slowly," Ava said as together they moved the dildo inside of her.
Ava and Lauren locked eyes as Lauren entered her, "My God this feels amazing," Lauren whispered as she started to slowly moved inside Ava
Ava kept her eyes focused on Lauren, "That's it baby. God, Lauren," she moaned.
Lauren took Ava's hands and moved them above her head, their fingers entwined, as she continued slowly moving in and out of of Ava. Their eyes were locked on each other, "You are so incredibly beautifully, and I love you so much," Lauren whispered, plunging deeper inside of Ava.
Ava tightened around the appendage, "Baby, I'm so close. Please don't stop," Ava begged, as she reached up and captured the blonde's mouth.
Lauren pulled back from the kiss, "So am I baby. I want you to cum with me," she said as she kissed Ava on the neck. Lauren moved almost completely out of Ava and slowly plunged in deeply.
"Fuck, Lauren," Ava moaned.
Lauren couldn't believe the feeling of making love this way to Ava, and she knew she was going to cum very soon, as she moved deeper into Ava, "Oh God ," she moaned as increased the depth and the speed a bit.
"Slow down, baby," Ava whispered.
Lauren slowed her speed, "Baby, I don't know how much longer I can wait." She continued her slow movement in and out of Ava, as she leaned down and began kissing the brunette slowly, matching her movements. She felt Ava moan into her mouth and felt her body arch against hers.
Ava wrapped her legs around Lauren, as the first wave of her orgasm began to move it's way up her body. She pulled away from Lauren's kiss and once again locked eyes with ther, "OH GOD,"Ava screamed never taking her eyes off Lauren's.
"AVA," Lauren screamed as she too crashed into the most intense orgasm she had ever experienced. She lay on top of Ava, still inside her, shaking.
Ava wrapped her arms around Lauren's body, as her body still shook form the aftershocks, "Jesus Lauren. That was..."
"Incredible, amazing, spiritual," the blonde finished as she slowly moved out of Ava,.
Ava let out a soft groan, as the blonde pulled out of her, "I love you so much," she whispered. "I so want to use this on you," Ava said as she helped Lauren slip the strap on off.
"I can't wait," Lauren replied as propped up on her arm and gazed at Ava's gorgeous brown eyes. "God baby, making love to you that way was the most amazing experience, and to be able to see your eyes and face the whole time, there are just no words."
Ava reached up and touched Lauren's face, "Do you have any idea just how much I love you?"
Lauren kissed Ava lightly on her hand, "Yes I do, because I know how much I love you," she said as she laid her head on Ava's shoulder, closing her eyes.
Ava wrapped her arms around Lauren, and closed her eyes as well. Together the two women drifted off to sleep.