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Chapter Six
Lizzie was lying on her bed when Miranda came in.
"Lizzie, I" Miranda started, but she then noticed Lizzie was upset, "What's wrong?"
Lizzie sat up, "Oh, nothing much, Miranda. I guess I was just contemplating life," Lizzie answered.
Miranda sat down next to Lizzie, "Which part of life?"
"The Gordo part of life," Lizzie answered.
"Lizzie, is everything going okay with you two?" Miranda asked, concerned for her two best friends.
"What do you mean?" Lizzie asked.
"I mean, you two aren't fighting or anything, are you?"
"Not that I'm aware of. Why? Did he say we were?"
"No, no! Lizzie, he didn't say anything. I was just wondering. So, why are you thinking about Gordo so hard?"
"I don't know. Don't you ever think about Ethan?"
"All the time," Miranda said, smiling, "But usually not so seriously. I mean, when I think about Ethan, I usually end up smiling."
"Really?"
Miranda nodded her head dreamily, "Yeah."
"Why?"
"Because I love him," Miranda said, as if she were admitting something horrible.
"No, I mean, what about Ethan makes you so happy?" Lizzie asked.
"I don't know. He is funny, he's nice, he's sweet, and he's a great friend, and He is also a great boyfriend. Why this sudden curiosity, Lizzie?"
"I guess I was just curious," Lizzie said.
"Oh. Well, no harm in that," Miranda asked.
"Do you think you and Ethan will ever get married?"
"I suppose so. Why? Do you know something?"
Lizzie laughed, "No, no more that what you know."
"Oh, Yeah, our time will come. But, we're young right now. Embracing life as I comes. I want to settle down and marry eventually, but it doesn't have to be tomorrow. Do you want to marry Gordo?"
Lizzie smiled at the thought of marriage, "Yeah," she admitted.
"Well, that's not a crime, Lizzie. Is that what Gordo wants?"
"I don't know. Sometimes I think 'he will ask me soon, I just know it,' and then other times I just think maybe I should just be patient. Lately, though, I with the time was now," Lizzie admitted.
"You should talk to Gordo about this."
"I know I should. I just, well, I don't want to seem pushy or anything. I don't want to push him into going something he doesn't want to do," Lizzie explained.
Miranda nodded her head as if she understood, "Yeah, but I really don't think Gordo would think that about you."
"You don't? Why not?"
"Because I know he loves you more than anything in the world. Your happiness means the world to him."
"Yeah, and his happiness means the world to me," Lizzie said, "which is why I don't want to bring up the subject."
"Lizzie, don't be scared of Gordo. He loves you. There is no one in this world he would want to see happier than you. It's up to you, but it you think you are ready, I think Gordo deserves to know what's on your mind," Miranda said,
"You really think so?" Lizzie asked, still doubtful.
"Lizzie, if you tell him all of what you have told me, you are all set. Just make sure this is what you want," Miranda said.
"I wish it were that simple," Lizzie said.
"What do you mean?"
"Nothing," Lizzie said, "I just need to talk to Gordo about something later, that's all."
Miranda smiled, "That's my girl. Gordo is really lucky to have you!"
"Thanks, Miranda! So, what is it you wanted to show me, anyway?"
"Oh, yeah, I wanted to show you some of the clothes I bought today," Miranda said.
"Ooh! Let me see!" Lizzie said acting a little more excited than she was.
Miranda spent the next half hour showing off Lizzie her new clothes. After that, they went to go see what Gordo and Ethan were up to. Ethan and Gordo were watching TV in the living room. Miranda and Lizzie joined them. "What is this?" Lizzie asked, looking at the screen.
"Oh, well, these people have digital cable, and Ethan managed to find the Golf Channel," Gordo explained.
"Are you kidding?" Miranda asked, looking disappointed.
"No, babe. Gordo is correct. Isn't this sweet?" Ethan said.
"Yeah, sweet as candy," Miranda said, unenthusiastically. Lizzie couldn't help but smile when Miranda mouthed to Lizzie, "ayudame!" (Spanish for "help me!")
"What were you doing?" Gordo asked, looking at Lizzie. At least Gordo could divert his eyes from the TV for now.
"Oh, nothing much. We were talking and Miranda was trying on clothes," Lizzie said.
"Did you try any clothes on?" Gordo asked.
"No, I just gave my opinions to Miranda's new clothes," Lizzie said.
"Oh," Gordo said, "I missed you, Lizzie." Gordo took Lizzie's hand and kissed it.
"You did?" Lizzie asked, looking impressed. She could see Miranda smiling from somewhere.
"Of course, Liz! I always miss you!"
"Aww! That's so sweet, Gordo!" Lizzie said, and she kissed him on the mouth.
Miranda and Ethan watched, "You know, Miranda, I missed you, too," Ethan said, trying out what Gordo did.
"You did?" Miranda said.
"As always," Ethan said.
"Aww! I am glad you missed me!" Miranda said.
"Aren't you going to kiss me?"
"No," Miranda said.
"What about a hug?"
"Ah, maybe later," Miranda said, getting up and going to the kitchen, "Boy, am I hungry!"
Ethan looked over at Gordo, who saw the whole thing, "Man! How do you do that?"
Gordo smiled, "I don't know," he said, then he looked at Lizzie, "I guess some people just get all the luck."
Lizzie smiled and Gordo kissed her again. They started making out
"Man, could you two go up to your room or something?" Ethan said.
"Oh, I think it's sweet!" Miranda said.
"But it's like gross!" Ethan said.
"No, it's not!" Miranda said, hitting Ethan with a pillow. She was eating a banana.
"Yeah it is! Its like soft core porn without all the excitement," Ethan said.
"Oh, there's excitement all right," Miranda said looking at Gordo.
Gordo and Lizzie stopped kissing, and Gordo blushed.
"Why'd you stop? You were getting so excited!" Miranda said.
"We don't have to listen to this! Come on, Lizzie, let's go where others won't taunt us!" Gordo said, standing up, and pulling Lizzie up.
"Oh! Come on! I was just starting to enjoy it!" Miranda said.
"Oh yeah?" Gordo said. He threw a pillow at Miranda, "I will give you something to enjoy!" He threw a pillow at Miranda and ran up the stairs. Lizzie followed.
Once in the room with the door shut, Lizzie and Gordo laughed. "You know, I don't know who is worse, Ethan or Miranda," Gordo said.
"They both have their moments," Lizzie said.
"Moments?" Gordo said, questioningly, "Try lives!"
"Oh, come on, Gordo!"
"What? What did I do?"
"We all have our moments! You would have said the same things if they were making out in front of you," Lizzie said.
"I would not!" Gordo said defensively.
"Oh, you wouldn't?"
"Well," Gordo admitted, "Not in so many words."
Lizzie nodded her head, "That's better!"
"Should we go back down there?"
"No, actually, Gordo, stay. We need to talk," Lizzie said.
"We need to talk?" Gordo repeated, "Should I be scared?"
Lizzie shook her head, "I don't think you should be scared."
"Okay, good. Most of the time when someone says 'we need to talk' it isn't the best of news."
Lizzie laughed, "No, no. This isn't really news. This is actually a question."
"A question?" Gordo repeated, "Okay, ask."
"Do you ever think about our future, Gordo?"
"What do you mean? Do you mean my future and your future, or do you mean OUR future?"
"The latter one."
Gordo sat down and said, "Yeah, all the time, Lizzie. I mean, how can I not?"
"Well, where do you think it is headed?" Lizzie asked.
"I think," Gordo started then he thought for a moment, "I am very happy were we are now."
"So you don't want to get married and have children?" Lizzie asked.
"Get married? Of course I want to get married, I just want to be able to support us before we get married."
"But we can afford it now," Lizzie said.
Gordo nodded his head, "Yeah, but what about a house. I mean, I assume you would want to move into a house when we get married and houses cost money. I don't want to be in debt or anything."
"Okay," Lizzie said, "What about the other thing?"
"What other thing?"
"What about children? You want children, don't you?"
"I don't care if I have children," Gordo said.
"You don't care?" Lizzie asked.
"No, I don't. I mean, as long as I have you with me all my life, I am set," Gordo said.
"You never told me you didn't want children before," Lizzie said.
"It isn't that I don't want children; I just really don't have an opinion," Gordo explained.
"Well, I want children. What do you think of that?"
"Well, if it is what you want, it is what I want," Gordo said, trying not to start an argument.
Lizzie cried, "Really? So now you want children?"
"Lizzie, I don't care!" Gordo exclaimed.
""I thought you knew I wanted children!" Lizzie said.
"I thought you knew I didn't care!"
"Well, I didn't"
"I am sorry. Now you know. Listen, I would love to have children some day, but I don't think I am ready for children right now. Give me a few years, okay?"
"You mean, you might want children in a few years?"
"Yeah," Gordo said.
"But not now?"
"Nope," Gordo said, "I am just not ready for that."
Lizzie wiped a tear streaming down her face and sat down on the bed, "I am sorry, Gordo. I didn't mean to make an argument about this. I just wanted to see where we stood."
"Good," Gordo said and he hugged Lizzie, "Because for a minute there, I thought you were going to tell me that you were pregnant." He laughed lightly at the thought.
Lizzie started to cry again.
"What's the matter, Lizzie?"
"Gordo," she said, and she turned to look at him. She then stood up and headed for the door, "I am pregnant."
Lizzie opened the door and left the room. She shut the door on her way out.
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Did any of you see that coming? I DO like drama, don't I? Well, please review, and I will update as soon as possible. Let me remind you that Lizzie is about 24 in this story.
Chapter Six
Lizzie was lying on her bed when Miranda came in.
"Lizzie, I" Miranda started, but she then noticed Lizzie was upset, "What's wrong?"
Lizzie sat up, "Oh, nothing much, Miranda. I guess I was just contemplating life," Lizzie answered.
Miranda sat down next to Lizzie, "Which part of life?"
"The Gordo part of life," Lizzie answered.
"Lizzie, is everything going okay with you two?" Miranda asked, concerned for her two best friends.
"What do you mean?" Lizzie asked.
"I mean, you two aren't fighting or anything, are you?"
"Not that I'm aware of. Why? Did he say we were?"
"No, no! Lizzie, he didn't say anything. I was just wondering. So, why are you thinking about Gordo so hard?"
"I don't know. Don't you ever think about Ethan?"
"All the time," Miranda said, smiling, "But usually not so seriously. I mean, when I think about Ethan, I usually end up smiling."
"Really?"
Miranda nodded her head dreamily, "Yeah."
"Why?"
"Because I love him," Miranda said, as if she were admitting something horrible.
"No, I mean, what about Ethan makes you so happy?" Lizzie asked.
"I don't know. He is funny, he's nice, he's sweet, and he's a great friend, and He is also a great boyfriend. Why this sudden curiosity, Lizzie?"
"I guess I was just curious," Lizzie said.
"Oh. Well, no harm in that," Miranda asked.
"Do you think you and Ethan will ever get married?"
"I suppose so. Why? Do you know something?"
Lizzie laughed, "No, no more that what you know."
"Oh, Yeah, our time will come. But, we're young right now. Embracing life as I comes. I want to settle down and marry eventually, but it doesn't have to be tomorrow. Do you want to marry Gordo?"
Lizzie smiled at the thought of marriage, "Yeah," she admitted.
"Well, that's not a crime, Lizzie. Is that what Gordo wants?"
"I don't know. Sometimes I think 'he will ask me soon, I just know it,' and then other times I just think maybe I should just be patient. Lately, though, I with the time was now," Lizzie admitted.
"You should talk to Gordo about this."
"I know I should. I just, well, I don't want to seem pushy or anything. I don't want to push him into going something he doesn't want to do," Lizzie explained.
Miranda nodded her head as if she understood, "Yeah, but I really don't think Gordo would think that about you."
"You don't? Why not?"
"Because I know he loves you more than anything in the world. Your happiness means the world to him."
"Yeah, and his happiness means the world to me," Lizzie said, "which is why I don't want to bring up the subject."
"Lizzie, don't be scared of Gordo. He loves you. There is no one in this world he would want to see happier than you. It's up to you, but it you think you are ready, I think Gordo deserves to know what's on your mind," Miranda said,
"You really think so?" Lizzie asked, still doubtful.
"Lizzie, if you tell him all of what you have told me, you are all set. Just make sure this is what you want," Miranda said.
"I wish it were that simple," Lizzie said.
"What do you mean?"
"Nothing," Lizzie said, "I just need to talk to Gordo about something later, that's all."
Miranda smiled, "That's my girl. Gordo is really lucky to have you!"
"Thanks, Miranda! So, what is it you wanted to show me, anyway?"
"Oh, yeah, I wanted to show you some of the clothes I bought today," Miranda said.
"Ooh! Let me see!" Lizzie said acting a little more excited than she was.
Miranda spent the next half hour showing off Lizzie her new clothes. After that, they went to go see what Gordo and Ethan were up to. Ethan and Gordo were watching TV in the living room. Miranda and Lizzie joined them. "What is this?" Lizzie asked, looking at the screen.
"Oh, well, these people have digital cable, and Ethan managed to find the Golf Channel," Gordo explained.
"Are you kidding?" Miranda asked, looking disappointed.
"No, babe. Gordo is correct. Isn't this sweet?" Ethan said.
"Yeah, sweet as candy," Miranda said, unenthusiastically. Lizzie couldn't help but smile when Miranda mouthed to Lizzie, "ayudame!" (Spanish for "help me!")
"What were you doing?" Gordo asked, looking at Lizzie. At least Gordo could divert his eyes from the TV for now.
"Oh, nothing much. We were talking and Miranda was trying on clothes," Lizzie said.
"Did you try any clothes on?" Gordo asked.
"No, I just gave my opinions to Miranda's new clothes," Lizzie said.
"Oh," Gordo said, "I missed you, Lizzie." Gordo took Lizzie's hand and kissed it.
"You did?" Lizzie asked, looking impressed. She could see Miranda smiling from somewhere.
"Of course, Liz! I always miss you!"
"Aww! That's so sweet, Gordo!" Lizzie said, and she kissed him on the mouth.
Miranda and Ethan watched, "You know, Miranda, I missed you, too," Ethan said, trying out what Gordo did.
"You did?" Miranda said.
"As always," Ethan said.
"Aww! I am glad you missed me!" Miranda said.
"Aren't you going to kiss me?"
"No," Miranda said.
"What about a hug?"
"Ah, maybe later," Miranda said, getting up and going to the kitchen, "Boy, am I hungry!"
Ethan looked over at Gordo, who saw the whole thing, "Man! How do you do that?"
Gordo smiled, "I don't know," he said, then he looked at Lizzie, "I guess some people just get all the luck."
Lizzie smiled and Gordo kissed her again. They started making out
"Man, could you two go up to your room or something?" Ethan said.
"Oh, I think it's sweet!" Miranda said.
"But it's like gross!" Ethan said.
"No, it's not!" Miranda said, hitting Ethan with a pillow. She was eating a banana.
"Yeah it is! Its like soft core porn without all the excitement," Ethan said.
"Oh, there's excitement all right," Miranda said looking at Gordo.
Gordo and Lizzie stopped kissing, and Gordo blushed.
"Why'd you stop? You were getting so excited!" Miranda said.
"We don't have to listen to this! Come on, Lizzie, let's go where others won't taunt us!" Gordo said, standing up, and pulling Lizzie up.
"Oh! Come on! I was just starting to enjoy it!" Miranda said.
"Oh yeah?" Gordo said. He threw a pillow at Miranda, "I will give you something to enjoy!" He threw a pillow at Miranda and ran up the stairs. Lizzie followed.
Once in the room with the door shut, Lizzie and Gordo laughed. "You know, I don't know who is worse, Ethan or Miranda," Gordo said.
"They both have their moments," Lizzie said.
"Moments?" Gordo said, questioningly, "Try lives!"
"Oh, come on, Gordo!"
"What? What did I do?"
"We all have our moments! You would have said the same things if they were making out in front of you," Lizzie said.
"I would not!" Gordo said defensively.
"Oh, you wouldn't?"
"Well," Gordo admitted, "Not in so many words."
Lizzie nodded her head, "That's better!"
"Should we go back down there?"
"No, actually, Gordo, stay. We need to talk," Lizzie said.
"We need to talk?" Gordo repeated, "Should I be scared?"
Lizzie shook her head, "I don't think you should be scared."
"Okay, good. Most of the time when someone says 'we need to talk' it isn't the best of news."
Lizzie laughed, "No, no. This isn't really news. This is actually a question."
"A question?" Gordo repeated, "Okay, ask."
"Do you ever think about our future, Gordo?"
"What do you mean? Do you mean my future and your future, or do you mean OUR future?"
"The latter one."
Gordo sat down and said, "Yeah, all the time, Lizzie. I mean, how can I not?"
"Well, where do you think it is headed?" Lizzie asked.
"I think," Gordo started then he thought for a moment, "I am very happy were we are now."
"So you don't want to get married and have children?" Lizzie asked.
"Get married? Of course I want to get married, I just want to be able to support us before we get married."
"But we can afford it now," Lizzie said.
Gordo nodded his head, "Yeah, but what about a house. I mean, I assume you would want to move into a house when we get married and houses cost money. I don't want to be in debt or anything."
"Okay," Lizzie said, "What about the other thing?"
"What other thing?"
"What about children? You want children, don't you?"
"I don't care if I have children," Gordo said.
"You don't care?" Lizzie asked.
"No, I don't. I mean, as long as I have you with me all my life, I am set," Gordo said.
"You never told me you didn't want children before," Lizzie said.
"It isn't that I don't want children; I just really don't have an opinion," Gordo explained.
"Well, I want children. What do you think of that?"
"Well, if it is what you want, it is what I want," Gordo said, trying not to start an argument.
Lizzie cried, "Really? So now you want children?"
"Lizzie, I don't care!" Gordo exclaimed.
""I thought you knew I wanted children!" Lizzie said.
"I thought you knew I didn't care!"
"Well, I didn't"
"I am sorry. Now you know. Listen, I would love to have children some day, but I don't think I am ready for children right now. Give me a few years, okay?"
"You mean, you might want children in a few years?"
"Yeah," Gordo said.
"But not now?"
"Nope," Gordo said, "I am just not ready for that."
Lizzie wiped a tear streaming down her face and sat down on the bed, "I am sorry, Gordo. I didn't mean to make an argument about this. I just wanted to see where we stood."
"Good," Gordo said and he hugged Lizzie, "Because for a minute there, I thought you were going to tell me that you were pregnant." He laughed lightly at the thought.
Lizzie started to cry again.
"What's the matter, Lizzie?"
"Gordo," she said, and she turned to look at him. She then stood up and headed for the door, "I am pregnant."
Lizzie opened the door and left the room. She shut the door on her way out.
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Did any of you see that coming? I DO like drama, don't I? Well, please review, and I will update as soon as possible. Let me remind you that Lizzie is about 24 in this story.