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Chapter 13
Friday came quickly, Rory had pushed the fact to the back of her mind, hoping and praying that the pill she was on was enough to prevent an unwanted pregnancy. As much as she loved Logan, it was not the right time for them to procreate. Logan surprised her by setting up appointments for her at the local spa for a massage, manicure and pedicure as well as getting her hair and make-up done. He felt she needed some zen time to relax before the party. When she came home she looked refreshed and beautiful, she had her hair up in loose curls with her bangs swept to the side; her make up was perfectly done.
"You look beautiful and relaxed, was it worth it?" Logan asked Rory as she walked into the bedroom and got undressed and put on her robe.
"God, yes. Thank you so much, I really needed that" she said before giving Logan a light kiss.
"Good, I am glad now we have to leave in an hour what would you like to do?" he said smirking.
"Don't even think about it, really Logan what is wrong with you lately; you are insatiable" she said teasing him
She turned and walked out of the bedroom and in to the kitchen to make some coffee and fix them a snack. While the coffee was brewing she walked over to the wall where the DVD's are and picked out The Office, season one. She laughed and remembered when she told him about this.
"Why don't we watch a couple of episodes before we have to go" she said holding the DVD
"Sure, I am already showered all I have to do is put on my suit" he said joining her on the couch.
"Yeah all I have to do is get dressed to so let's watch two episodes and then get dressed" she stated
The sat together laughing and mocking, when the two episodes were over she turned the television off and said "Ok, I guess we have to get ready right?"
He pulled her off the couch and hugged her and said "It's not going to be so bad" then kissed her lightly. "I don't want to ruin your make up so I will save my good kisses for later"
Fifteen minutes later they were ready and walking out the door. Logan decided on a blue pin stripe suit with a blue shirt and blue and green tie; he looked extremely handsome. They sat in silence driving to the Gilmore's house.
Almost to the house he broke the silence "Did I tell you how much I love that dress Ace?" he said trying to lighten the mood; he knew she would ease up until after this night was over.
"Yes, you did, but you can always reiterate that fact. You know I love compliments, the more the merrier." She said giving him her smirk
"Here we are" She said standing at the now infamous front door, again refusing to push the bell
Before they had a chance Emily swung open the door and just stared at the two people standing before her and said "Really you two, how long were you going to wait until you rang the bell, or were you hoping osmosis would open it for you" she said sarcastically
"Hello to you Grandma and no we were not going to stand her all night, we only just arrived and we were finishing a conversation before we rang the bell" she lied
"Fine, now come in you two it is cold out there" Emily said ushering them into the house "Now, give the maid your coats and head inside"
They did as they were told and handed over their coats and Rory's purse and Emily immediately complimented Rory on her dress.
"Thanks Grandma, Steph and I went shopping and I fell in love with it and I know Logan loves me in blue so I couldn't resist" she said happily
Richard and Mitchum were already in there awaiting their arrival.
"Hello Grandpa and Mitchum, how are you two this evening?" Rory said kissing them on the cheek trying to hide the fact that she was extremely nervous.
"Hello Richard Dad" Logan added shaking the men's hands.
"Hello you two, how are you? How was the ride here from New Haven any traffic?" Richard asked
"No, smooth ride in" Logan said
"Hi, Rory" Mitchum said putting his arm around her shoulders "Are you nervous about tonight?" he asked sounding very sympathetic
"Yes I am; may I talk to you for a few minutes? Rory said to Mitchum as she was pointing towards Richards study "Grandpa would you mind if we borrow your study for a few minutes
Logan and Richard were looking extremely confused; Rory hadn't said anything to Logan about speaking to Mitchum tonight.
"Of course Rory, be my guest" Richard said
Rory and Mitchum excused themselves from the sitting room and walked into the study.
"I know you might be wondering why I asked you to come in here" she began Mithcum nodded in agreement "Well, I have been a little off kilter lately" she added
"Why is that Rory and how can I help?" Mitchum said looking a little worried about his future daughter-in-law
"Logan has been groomed to take over this company his whole life, he understands the demands and sacrifices it will take to do a good job; but me I don't know the first thing about running a media empire. I feel I am lacking in the qualifications for this responsibility." She said honestly
"You are serious aren't you?" Mitchum said Rory simply nodded her head
"Rory, you are intelligent, bright and extremely capable; for one you will not be taking over the company anytime soon. You have to finish school and you will have to take one or two business courses and you will shadow me and other board members you and Logan will not take over until you are properly educated on how things are run. You will not be thrown into the fire." He said trying to calm her nerves. "Does that make you feel better" he asked
"Believe it or not; it does" she said as a smile spread across her face.
"Now can we go put your fiancé at ease and enjoy your party?" Mitchum said jokingly
Rory new that Logan was wondering why she had taken Mitchum into the study, so when they came out smiling Logan went right up to her.
"Hey Ace is everything ok?" he said exceedingly curious
"I had some concerns about my qualifications taking on so much responsibility and who better to answer those questions than your dad" she said
"You will have to fill me in later, because right now the guests are beginning to arrive" Logan said not completely satisfied with her answer.
"I will give you the complete blow by blow tonight on the way home, ok" she said kissing him on the cheek "Oh look Mom and Luke are here" she said changing the subject. They crossed the room and walked over to Lorelai and Luke.
"Hi Guys, we are so glad you are here" Rory said to her mom and Luke
"Well, I for one would never miss your engagement party" Lorelai said "Besides my mother always has great food and not to mention top shelf hooch" she said laughing
"I couldn't agree with you more Lorelai" Logan said kissing her on the cheek "Hey Luke how are you tonight" he said shaking his hand.
"Hi, guys great party" Luke said to Logan and Rory
The party was absolutely gorgeous, Emily out did herself. The Flowers were absolutely beautiful the centerpieces were a silver pedestal holds a full arrangement of pink calla lilies, pink and yellow roses, burgundy orchids, hydrangea, pink begonias, and lady's mantle; as well as other arrangements of the same flowers scattered around the house. (AN: Thanks to the for the description)
The party was in full swing, dinner was about to be announced when Rory's Grandparents took center stage in front of the bank.
"Excuse me, May I have everyone's attention please" Richard said to the crowd collectively.
Everyone gathered and waited to hear the toast, as servers with silver trays lined with champagne entered the room to hand out the bubbly.
"Thank you all for coming her to join in this celebration tonight. We couldn't be happier that our granddaughter has found love at such a young age. We were a little hesitant at first that these two love birds, as my wife so lovingly calls them, decided to get engaged after all they are still attending Yale; but all you have to do is look at the two of them together to know they are true soul mates and nothing would keep them apart. So Rory and Logan with all our love and blessing we wish you both the best of luck for a long happy life together" Richard said with a glisten of a tear in his eye "To the future Mr. & Mrs. Logan Huntzberger"
The crowd replied "Here, Here"
Rory and Logan were with Finn, Colin, Steph, Paris, Doyle and Lane when the toast was made. Rory and Logan were truly enjoying themselves. Mitchum had said that he was going to make his announcement after dinner. So they were all relaxing and actually having fun, something none of them had ever accomplished at a society party before.
"Ace, I am so glad to see you loosen up a bit, what ever my father said to you must have done the trick" Logan said to Rory
"Yes, it did help a lot" she said evading the real meaning of his statement
"Oh come on you still aren't going to tell me what happen in that office" he begged.
Rory simply smiled and nodded. "I will tell you later, promise" she said and kissed him on the lips
"Dinner is served in the ballroom" the announcement was made by someone who appeared to be a Lurch impersonator
"Hey Love, where did your grandmother find that chap" Finn said
"I don't know Finn I have never seen that man before, he must have come with the catering company" she said responding to Finn
"He sure is creepy" Finn said to no one in particular
The group nodded in agreement before joining the guests in the ballroom.
The food was delicious. Sookie made a beautiful chocolate smore cake that everyone couldn't wait to taste. (AN: Sorry I had to put that in there, I am a chocoholic and I absolutely loved the idea of that cake.) After the cake was cut and served Mitchum joined Richard, Emily, Loralei and Christopher in front of the band.
"Excuse us again" Richard said to the guests "If Logan and Rory would join us up here please.
Rory and Logan looked at each other stood up from where they were sitting and went to join their family, followed by their friends of course because they new what was going to happen and they wanted a front row seat.
"Well this is it" Colin said
Logan took Rory's hand and kissed her cheek as they stood there waiting for the announcement to be made.
"Thank you everyone, Logan, son, I know we haven't always had the best relationship, something I hope to remedy in the very near future; I couldn't be happier that you have found such a smart, beautiful, compassionate and driven young woman" Mitchum started
"Hey Mitch she's taken" Finn yelled from the front of the group. Everyone roared with laughter including Logan and Rory
"Yes Finn I know" Mitchum said then continued "I also know that you were faced with loosing your true love and that it almost killed you." Logan nodded in agreement and Rory just touched his cheek lovingly
"I never want that to happen to either one of you, you two belong together, you make each other come alive. You drive one another to do better and be better; well I know that is what Rory has done for my son. Rory, you have changed my son in more ways than you know and in fact you have changed me in more ways than you know, and for that I will be eternally grateful." Mitchum continued and stopped for a moment to wipe a tear from his eyes, knowing that the only thing that brought on this change of heart was his failing health.
"Now, the reason I have you all here is to make a rather important announcement. Some of you might know that recently I have been cleaning house in my life making life altering changes" the guests that knew what he was talking about nodded their heads
"Those of you who don't know will just have to take my word for it, but the biggest change I made was with these two. I have become a bigger part of their lives more than I ever was in Logan's life before. Earlier this week Richard, Logan, Rory and I sat down with a room full of attorney's to not only make Logan the heir to Huntzberger Media but to also make Rory the heiress to Huntzberger Media; yes that's right when Rory is finished with school she along with Logan will take the steps to taking over the family business. I don't want Logan to make the same mistakes I made I want him to be happy. Rory my dear you make him happy. Congratulations you two, I know you will make me proud. Everyone please join me in toasting the future of Huntzberger Media; To Rory and Logan."
Everyone responded "To Rory and Logan"