MG and Lizzie were getting married in two days and everyone was focused on that. Penelope was not really into it, but she was civil because she knew MG loved her and she was Josie's sister after all. So, for Josie, Penelope will act nice toward Lizzie and tolerate her bridezila moments. She wanted huge wedding and she couldn't get the venue she wanted and she almost made MG compel the clerk to switch their names with some other couple that booked the venue. Caroline stopped her from doing it and found some other place that fit Lizzie's wishes and expectations. She picked pink for her bridesmaids' dresses and she picked Hope to be her maid of honor. Josie was a bit hurt by that, but she never said anything to Lizzie. Penelope was heartbroken for her wife, but very glad she was not part of the bridal party. She was asked by MG to be his best woman, but she had to decline because there was something she knew that prevented her to be part of the wedding.
On the evening of Lizzie's bachelorette party, Penelope made discovery that would mark an end of a friendship for her. Josie sent her to find Lizzie, since it was time for the games to start. She looked for her in the restroom, outside and one final place to look was the club office. She walked into the club office and found Hope and Lizzie having sex. To be honest, she was not surprised that Lizzie cheated; she was surprised that Hope did that to their friend. She snapped few pictures just in case if Josie accuses her of fabricating the story and wanting to sabotage her sister's nuptials. She interrupted them by coughing. Both women turned and were in shock to see Penelope.
''Having fun girls?''
''Penelope…''
''Elizabeth… I see that your maid of honor is really taking good care of your needs… At least now I know why you didn't pick Josie. It would be awkward to walk into two of you in that position.''
Both women made disgusted faces.
''You are sick… She is my sister…''
''I know… And MG sees Hope as his… You really did him good Hope… Fucking his future wife just before the wedding. You must be proud of yourself!''
''Will you tell him?''
''No, I will not tell anyone… BUT two of you will.''
Hope was embarrassed.
''It will devastate him.''
''You should have thought about it before you fucked his fiancée Michaelson. Get dressed and go back to the club. People are looking for you.''
Penelope left the office and went to get a drink. She had a scotch at the bar and took a moment to process what she saw. Lizzie and Hope… Hope was one of MG's best friends. She was not surprised Lizzie cheated, but Hope… She never expected that from her. Hope and MG were close…they were friends since high school… This will hurt MG a lot… It will break his heart and this betrayal was something he would not forgive easily. Josie found her at the bar and was surprised to see empty scotch glass in front of her.
''You ok babe?''
She didn't want to say anything. She believed Hope and Lizzie should tell her. It was not her place to tell what she saw. She just hoped that two other women would have enough decency to say what they did and end this charade.
''Not really. I am just tired and sleepy.''
Josie stood by her and smiled.
''I love you.''
''I love you too.''
They kissed and when Josie broke the kiss she leaned in again and put her forehead on Penelope's.
''I am the luckiest person alive to be married to someone like you.''
Penelope smiled.
''Are you drunk beloved wife?''
''Not really. I am tipsy.''
Penelope smirked at her wife.
''I am going to go home now and have a nap… This headache is killing me… And YOU my love make sure to wake me up when you come home so I could take advantage of very tipsy you.''
''That is not fair…''
''And why is that?''
''Because now I want to leave with you.''
''You can leave with me… ''
''Hmm… You know, there is a theory that sex can help with headaches…''
''Care to test it Mrs. Park?''
They kissed again. It turned into very heated make out session. Josie broke the kiss when air became an issue.
''Lizzie will kill me…''
''Why?''
''I am leaving with you P… She has Hope to take care of her needs for the night.''
Penelope smirked and mumbled.
''You have no idea.''
''Did you say something P?''
''Oh, yes… I said it will be a fun night…''
''I bet it will.''
They got their coats and left the club. Penelope drove and she couldn't wait to get home and make love to her wife. She really missed their intimate moments. Lizzie's wedding invaded too much of their personal time and too much of Josie's time. Lizzie called her for every single thing. She was not maid of honor, but she did all the job around the wedding. Lizzie pretty much only picked things and shouted if things don't go her way. Caroline and Josie were putting out fires Lizzie made and Penelope was tired of Lizzie monopolizing her wife. They got into their apartment and first thing Penelope did was lock the door and ask Josie to turn off her phone. Josie was too horny and tipsy to say no to anything Penelope asks of her. They started stripping each other from the front door to their bedroom and Josie felt like she was sixteen again and like there is nothing more in this world but two of them and that crazy love they shared. She was proud that she had so many new things to fall in love with in Penelope and that after more than five years of marriage, Penelope Park still made her feel weak at knees and feel butterflies in her belly. She still felt attracted to her and if they had time, she could make love to her every day and every night. Sometimes she felt guilty and she believed she needed and wanted Penelope that much because she was still not sure how would merge turn out and if their parents would find cure in time. She wanted to savor every moment with the woman she loved and she wanted Penelope to know she is adored and so loved so she would never have any doubt about her feelings. After making love, they cuddled up and Penelope's head was on Josie's chest. Suddenly her smile faded and she turned very serious. Josie noticed that.
''Penny, what's wrong?''
''I was listening to your heartbeat.''
''Ok?''
''And suddenly Iwas hit with a possibility of not hearing it ever again.''
''Penny…''
''I know… We promised no merge talk…but it's getting closer… ''
''Six months Penelope… We have six more months to enjoy, laugh, love…before we have to think about it.''
''I think about it all the time Jojo.''
''Please, don't… Please, Penny… Just try to leave it for the time when we have to. I don't want to think about it…I don't want to think about death hanging above my head at this moment. Now, I want to think of how much I love you. I want to think of how happy I am and how grateful I am to mama Park for sending you to Salvatore school. I love you Penelope Park and I want to think about how amazing this night was and how it's not over yet.''
Penelope smirked…
''You, sweet talker.''
''You love me.''
''Unfortunately.''
''Hey!''
Josie started tickling her and soon they were back to kissing and making love again. In the morning Josie woke up first and made coffee. She turned on her phone and saw million calls and messages from her sister. She was supposed to meet her in an hour in the bridal salon. She was about to show her dress to everyone and also show bridesmaids dresses to friends she picked. She got ready and sat on Penelope's side of the bed. Other woman was still sound asleep and she didn't want to wake her up. She left her a message on the nightstand and left the apartment.
They were all sitting in a shop waiting for Lizzie to show them the dress. She noticed Hope and Lizzie looking at her a bit nervous, but she had no idea what was going on and why were they nervous. Lizzie's dress was a princes dress that was overpriced and something that didn't really looked good on her, but she insisted on it. No one dared to say a word. Josie was tempted to say something, but she didn't. For a moment she was happy Penelope was no there because she would have said something…No matter how pissed that would make Lizzie. Sometimes she wished to be more like Penelope. She wished she was braver and better at expressing her emotions. After Lizzie was done with her dress, it was their turn. She got into changing room and was faced with the most disturbing share of pink she has ever seen. Lizzie picked them neon pink dresses. She was glad that Penelope was not one of the bridesmaids because she would cause a riot if she had to put that dress on. Only positive think was that it fit her well and that she didn't look bad in it. But the color was disturbing. Only Hope had different dress and hers was navy blue, but the same model as the bridesmaids dresses. Lizzie looked proud of her choice and again no one said anything. They got bags for their dresses and they could take them home. Wedding was tomorrow and pressure of everything being perfect was building up. Caroline and Alaric were not at the bridal shop because they had to pick up his suit and had some more things to finish before the big day.
After they were done with the bridal shop, they all went for lunch. Josie tried to get Penelope to join them, but she said she has too much work and she asked Josie to send her greetings to the bride and maid of HONOR. Josie didn't really get why the word honor was in capital letters, but she was sure it was Penelope's AutoCorrect's doing. Lizzie was annoyed that Josie texted that much.
''Texting Satan?''
''Yes, I am texting Penelope.''
Hope gave Lizzie a look to stop with the insults and continued to milk Josie for info.
''What is so interesting that you keep ignoring us?''
Josie blushed.
''Nothing.''
''Jo… Come on! Spit it out!''
''Well, we are texting about last night.''
Lizzie turned a bit pail for a moment and Hope kept it together enough to keep poking.
''What happened last night?''
''We had sex…and it was an amazing night.''
''Really?''
''Yes, why is that so interesting? You are having sex with Satan for years now.''
''Because I love her Lizzie and I am amazed how things are just getting better with years we spent together. I am every day more in love with my wife… And I think I am lucky… Not many could say that. And that is what I wish for you Lizzie… I wish you and MG to grow every day more in love and to get better for each other. Love is an amazing thing and I believe her love was the greatest reword live has given me since it screwed us over with the merge thing… And if I die in six months, at least I am dying happy I had such an amazing and epic love with someone… She is my everything.''
Josie's words didn't leave people at the table with a dry eye… At least everyone but Lizzie was crying… including Josie.
''I just don't want to die and never see her again…and never make love to her again…tell her I love her… I am so happy and blessed with having her in my life that I don't know how I would survive if the roles were opposite. Penelope is my hero. She knows there is a death sentence above my head, but she still married me and loves me with all her heart. I am a lucky person to have love like hers in my life.''
Lizzie was nervous and on her fifth mimosa. She had no idea how to tell Josie what happened last night and she even had no idea if she should. If Penelope hasn't told her by now, she probably wouldn't say anything on the actual wedding day.
After they were done with lunch, Josie went home and found Penelope in mess of papers on the living room floor.
''Hi sexy…''
''Hey Jojo.''
By the good mood her wife was, Penelope knew Lizzie and Hope haven't told her anything.
''I've got the dress.''
''What does it look like?''
Josie unzipped the bag and Penelope made a face.
''That thing is criminal. If she tried to put me into that dress, I would be arrested for murder.''
''I have no doubt… Lizzie's very existence makes you wish to murder her… I am used to it.''
''I know…''
''With that said, please behave tomorrow. It's her wedding day and don't ruin it with your snarky comments babe.''
''So, the wedding is happening?''
''I see no reason not to Penelope… Everything is ready… We are all excited…''
''I can't go Jojo…''
Josie was surprised by that sudden decision her wife made.
''Oh…''