A/N: All of you can say "Thanks God!!". Yeah, it's what you're thinking. I have a beta reader, now!!! I can hear you screaming! Laura (ProFfeSseR) did this great job, and I really liked, it is perfect. About the chap: is my favorite, is bigger and a little dramatic. This song in the beginning is "Time goes by" by Spice Girls. I want to thank all of you for this gorgeous reviews, you can never know how happy I am. Well... Happy reading and I hope you like it!
Chapter 4 – The queen of the marionettes
Time goes by but we stand still
Love you for eternity I will
I know that we were meant to be
That's how I feel when you're with me
You are the reason that my heart beats
I know I never thought
I would ever fall so deep
But now I see
That the love that we share is oh so sweet
What if I told you that I believe
That you are my soul
My destiny
What if I was to say in every way
Deep in my heart is where you'll be
Luke was really cute the rest of the night. Lorelai was so amazed. She still couldn't believed it was happening. She is going to marry Luke, the Diner boy, the Coffee boy, the Backwards Baseball cap boy, her boyfriend, or in fact, her fiancé. She was imagining this for all long time. She was dreaming and wondering about it since they met. Her heart is beating so fast. She needs him so much. She wants to kiss him forever.
One hour later they arrived at home, Rory was sleeping in backseat of the car. Lorelai woke her up, and she grouched a little bit until she stood up. They entered the house and Rory said:
— I'm going to bed. Love you mom, love you daddy.— Both, Lorelai and Luke kissed her forehead. Lorelai didn't wanted to say it again, but when Rory saw Lorelai's face she says: — I know mom, I know. I shouldn't call Luke like that, but you are getting married, so Luke will be my stepfather. I can call him daddy. — Rory smiled and Luke smiled back.
— You can call me whatever you want. — He kissed her cheek— Now, go to bed.
— Can I call you "Backwards Baseball cap daddy"?— She jokes.
— Go to bed now! Rory, now!—He exclaimed. She sighed and walked towards her room. Luke and Lorelai laughed.
Lorelai got close to Luke, and smiled to him. She kissed him and he kissed her back. She felt the way she always felt as they kissed. She never felt anything like that with anyone before. With Luke, everything was different and perfect, all the time.
At the moment all she wanted was to remove his shirt and that's what she did. She walks closer and leaned her head against his chest. She moved her leg next to Luke's and rubbed her feet on his. Slowly he unzipped her dress, and kissed her. They went upstairs. Lorelai removed his pants while he removed her bra. They stepped into the bed, laying down next to each other. Lorelai laid her head on his chest. He played with her hair.
— I really love that.— she said.
— Love what?— he asked distracted, looking at her hair.
— The way you are. The way you love me. The way you love Rory. The way you told her to go to bed. The way you proposed to me. The way you're so sweet. The gentle way you take off my clothes. The way you make love to me.— she looked at him, grinning— I just love you with all your qualities and imperfections.— Her eyes welled up with tears.
— I love you too, and that will never end.— he kissed her. Lorelai sat down between Luke's legs. She pulled hers arms around his shoulders, and kissed him passionately. Luke put his hands around her waist, pulling her closer, responding to the kiss. And after that....
30 minutes later....
— You can never imagine how happy I am right now. This is the second best moment in my entire life.
— Rory?
— Yeah! She is the best thing that ever happened to me. But now I'm engaged, I'm your fiancée and that makes me so happy. I never thought this would happen.
— You never thought this would happen? I mean, you never thought?— he looked at her curious, and a little disappointed.
— Don't be mad Luke. I mean... I've imagined us... getting married... so many times. I dreamed about it. But the fact is fact that I didn't wanted to delude myself 'cause you couldn't stand up to all the responsibilities of being someone's father.' But I was so wrong. You're the best, and I don't regret anything that happened the past 2 years. Oh Luke, I love you so much, and I can't stop crying because of how happy I am. — she said. He wiped away her tears and kissed her neck.
— I love you too, and I think you're the best too, you bear the responsibility to be someone's mother and you doing it so well. The way you love your daughter is special. I really love you for that, and for being so gorgeous and beautiful. I love the way you smile, the way you eat, the way you annoy me. I will love you forever.— He kissed her lips — Now get some clothes on, I don't want you to get. — Lorelai tried to get up but Luke pulled her back— Hey hon, happy birthday.
The next morning Luke woke up at 5:47 a.m.. It was way to early to wake Lorelai, so he kissed her forehead gentle, and went downstairs. He smiled all the time. He made muffins for Lorelai and orange juice to himself, and after that he wrote a note to Lorelai:
Lorelai,
I'm going to the diner. Step by later so we can talk. I think we need to have a conversation with two certain people, what do you think? Maybe you want to wait but I think it'll be better if we tell with them right away, otherwise they will give you a hard time about it.
I made coffee and breakfast for you two.
I love you, and I love that we're engaged. This is really good and amazing. Have a nice day. Kisses for you and Rory.
Luke
Lorelai woke up at 7:24 a.m. She opened her eyes slowly, and she extended her arm in search of Luke. She felt something else instead so she looked up. It was a piece of paper. She brought it closer, and recognized Luke's handwriting on it. She read the note and thought about it for a while. Telling her parents that she was going to marry Luke probably wasn't a good idea. It was their dream that she would marry Christopher. That they become a "real family". They wouldn't be trilled with this news.... She got out of bed and took a shower. After 20 minutes of deciding what clothes to wear, she went for a cute white top and a dark jeans skirt. Lorelai went to downstairs, drank coffee, ate some pancakes and muffins, and waited for Rory to wake up.
Lorelai picked up the Vogue's magazine and read for while until phone rang.
— Hello, Danes residence. Who do you like to talk to?— she joked.
— Hey Lor! Danes residence huh, you're fast.— a familiar voice replied.
— Oh hi Chris! What's up? — she tried to act normal.
— You tell me! I called you yesterday, but you weren't home.
— Oh big plans you know... Bono and all...— she said smiling
— Bono huh?— he said with a strange tone of voice— I want details! Please!
— Well, Luke bought some tickets to a U2 show my friend!— she smiled.
— Seems like a great birthday.
— Yes, it was! But it ended even better....— she said mysteriously.
— Tell me.
— He took me to a restaurant. It was this really amazing place, very fancy. It was really great.— she said remembering the last night.
— Congratulations Lorelai. You sound happy, and that is good.— he didn't sound happy.
— What's the problem Chris? Something happened?— she asked concerned.
— No Lor! I Don't have any problems, everything is fine, okay. I just called to say happy birthday and I wish you've peace, happiness, love and health.— it didn't sound convincing.
— Chris... I...I want to tell you something....— she started— But I don't want you to get upset.
— Is something wrong with Rory?—he asked worried
— No.... Rory's fine.. It's….
— Spill it Lorelai!— he spoke nervously.
— It's... Luke and I... We... us....— she was stuttering.
— Lorelai!!!!— he sounded mad now.
— Luke proposed to me last night.— she said and sighed loudly.
— And you....
— I said yes.— she closed her eyes.
— Wow! Wow! This, this is a surprise, a huge, a big, immense surprise. Lorelai Gilmore is getting married!— he said sarcastically. The truth was that he couldn't believe what he was hearing.
— Chris, I'm happy, don't you think that is enough?— she asked. She started to feel sad.
— What did Rory say?— he asked angrily.
— Rory, oh..... well she's ok with it. I mean he lives here already. We're just making it official.— she was trying to be kind, but she knew she wasn't.
— Just making it official?— he yelled.— What the hell, Lorelai!!!! Please don't play dumb! I wanted to make us official. I wanted us to become a family! But you prefer him! What did I do wrong? Am I not good enough for? You know what, I won't beg you to love me. I… I..!
— Chris...— she replied carefully— Please, honey, don't be mad. You will find someone as well. You'll love her and this person will love you too. I don't want you to be sad because I'm getting married.
— Lorelai I need think about this for a while. I need some fresh air. I'll call Rory later. Bye.— with that he hang up.
Lorelai dialed her mothers phone number. After the call with Chris, this one couldn't be so bad..
— Gilmore's residence, how may I help you?— a maid answered.
— I'm looking for the queen of the marionettes, is she in?— Lorelai joked.
— Excuse me?
— I'd like to talk to Emily Gilmore, please.— Lorelai laughed.
— Oh ok. Who can I say that is calling?
— Her daughter.
— Okay, hold on one minute please, I'll go get her.
— Thank you.
3 minutes later...
— Lorelai?— Emily asked.
— No the princess of the marionettes. Hey, mom if you want to fire this maid, I have a good reason for you, she's a liar.
— Oh really Lorelai?— she asked worried— What's happened?
— Well I told her that I wanted to talk to the queen of the marionettes but she didn't understood, so I told her your name and she went to get you and told me to wait one minute, just one minute. But 3 minutes passed before you answered.
Emily sighed, Lorelai laughed.
— So Lorelai, what do you want? Is there any other reason to this call than you to irritate me?
— Well, since we're talking serious now, I wanted to ask if Rory, Luke and I could come over for dinner tonight.— Lorelai closed her eyes in expectation of her mothers reply.
— Yes, of course.— Emily smiled— What is the occasion?
— A marionette spectacle.
— Lorelai!!! Can you stop making jokes for a moment, please?—She sounded annoyed.
— I have some news. But I'll tell you tonight over dinner.
— Please, tell me you aren't pregnant again. — she said nervously.
— I'm not pregnant, mother. I swear to you I'm not having any more babies.
— Great! This "thing", is good or bad?
— For me it's really good, in fact it's better than good, although I don't know what you'll think of it.. But don't ask any further, I won't give you any more details. Bye mom, see you tonight.
— 6:30 p.m. Lorelai. Don't be late.
— Hey Mom!
— What?
— This is really important to me, so please don't screw up everything. I have to go. Bye mom.
With that Lorelai hung up. She put her elbows on the table and let her head rest in her hand. She thought for a while. Things where chancing so fast. She's getting this whole new life, a married life. "What if it doesn't turn out well. What will happen if I screw up everything, like a screwed with Christopher? What will happen if Luke realizes I'm not the right woman?" she thought. But then she remembered all good moments with him. When she saw him for the first time, desperately wanting some coffee. She annoyed him, asking him about his birthday... She remembered the exact moment she looked in his eyes for the very fist time. She felt something special, something different. Never in her whole life she had felt anything like that, Her knees felt weak, the was a tickling feeling in her stomach, her heart beating fast in her chest.
Lorelai smiled. "I won't screw this up, because besides Rory, this the most important thing in my life."
— Mom, why you're smiling?— Rory asked as she sat down next to Lorelai. Lorelai looked up, she hadn't noticed her daughter entered the kitchen.
— Mommy is very happy, hon. — she said kissing Rory's cheek— Why you're up so early, kid?
— I'm happy too, mom, and that wakes me up early. I'm so excited I can't sleep.— Rory said grinning.
Lorelai looked at her daughter, amazed.
— Kid, you're so great. You make everything so easy for me. I mean, you're so perfect and you've been happy for me. You really likes Luke, don't you?
— Of course, mommy! Daddy loves you, and he loves me, and that it's important. He's always here to us.... And mommy... I love the way you laugh when you're with him.
Lorelai smiled again. "Oh my god this kid is amazing." She thought
— Are you sure you're only 7? — they laughed — So, are you sure you're ok with the wedding? Are you ok with Luke being here forever? We'll have a boy in house...
— Of course I'm ok with it.— Rory replied, she was quiet for a moment, thinking about what her mother said — Mom, I'll have a daddy in the house.— Rory felt tears forming in her eyes. Lorelai hugged her, and kissed the top of her head.
9:00 a.m. at diner...
Luke heard the bell jingle and turned around. He saw how Lorelai and Rory entered the diner and sat down at their favorite table. They was laughing, smiling. They seemed happy. Luke walked towards their table.
— Coffee!— they shouted.
— You're not getting any coffee, young lady.— Luke said pointing at Rory — Did you two slept well?
— I didn't slept enough, but you know that already since you where there, mister.— Lorelai said grinning.
— Dirty!— Luke added— So did you read the note?
— Yeah!—Lorelai sighed— I called her.
— Her who?— Rory asked.
— Grandma. We're having dinner there tonight. She's expecting us at 6:30 p.m.— Lorelai answered and sighed— I don't deserves this! She'll ruin my happiness.
— Think positive, Lorelai. We'll arrive, get some drinks, tell them out good news, listen to their complaints and insults, and have dinner. Finally we'll drive home and I'll make you some coffee.— Luke said.
— You so good to me!— Lorelai said, Rory laughed.
6:40 p.m. .....
Lorelai sighed and took a deep breath before she stepped out of the car. She opened the back door and helped Rory out. Holding her hand she walked towards the front door. Luke following. Lorelai waited a few seconds before she rang the doorbell. Emily opened a few seconds later.
— You're late.— Emily said kissing Rory's cheek.
— I'm fine, thanks mom. How are you, and how's the D.A.R. going, and dad, how is he? — Lorelai said sarcastically and whispered to Rory — Long night hon, please help mommy. When you're tired and want to go home, please tell me, I'll be grateful. Rory didn't replied.
— I'm fine Lorelai. D.A.R it's going very well and your father is great. Speaking of which, he'll be here in a minute. So... Come in!— Emily said.
They all sat down in the living room.
— So tell me, how are you Luke?— Emily said with a little sarcastic tone in voice as she said Luke's name.
— I'm great, Emily. Better than you can imagine.—Luke said honestly.
— I'm glad to hear. And you Rory? You are very quiet tonight.
— I'm good too, grandma.
— Thanks God, this awkward "I'm fine" "I'm great" "I'm glad" "I'm good" finally ended.— Lorelai said imitating their voices.
Emily sighed. — Martini, Lorelai?— Emily stood up.
— The bottle, please.— she joked.
— I'll put the bottle next to you. Luke you want a beer?— Emily asked with the same sarcastic tone in her voice.
— I prefer water, Emily. But thank you.— Luke said and took a deep breath. Lorelai smiled at him.
— Ok, water for you Luke. Rory, a soda for you, right?
— Yes please, grandma.
— Thank god there is a good reason why we're here. All this tedious will end. "I'm fine, Martine, Beer, soda, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah!!!"— Lorelai whispered in Luke's ear and made a face.
— Is something's wrong, Lorelai?— Emily asked but didn't waited for a reply as she saw Richard entering the living room— Oh Richard! Finally! Look who're here!
Luke stood up and shook Richard's hand. Richard kissed both Lorelai's and Rory's cheek.
— How are you?— Richard asked. Lorelai rolled her eyes.
— Everyone is fine, great, glad and good, dad.—Lorelai said smiling to Luke.
After that, an awkward silence dominated the place. The only thing that could be heard was everybody's breathing. Finally, Richard decided to start a subject. They talked about Luke's diner (do you know why these words are writing in italic? I'm pretty sure you do). Richard talked about extension and Emily spoke...
— The people need to eat more healthy, a salad, something Italian, something French. Currently, everyone's been contented with hamburger and cheese, Coke......
— That's what I always tell Lorelai, but she insist to eat that crap. It will kill her one day!
— I love this stuff. Burgers and coffee are my life, and I'll always be grateful to eat that, because my crazy appetite is the reason I've met Luke.— Lorelai said, looking to her mother angrily.
— What do you by that? "I'll always be grateful to eat that because my crazy appetite is the reason I've met Luke"?
— Mom, don't play dumb. You know Luke has this "rubbish" food in his diner. I told you this is important to me, but you, you're.... you're just screwing this up for me! But you, you can't make me sad, because mother, never in my whole life I've been this happy!— Lorelai raised her voice.
— I'm glad you're happy Lorelai. But you don't have to attack me! I just made a remark.— Emily said.
The maid entered in the room. — Mrs. Gilmore dinner is ready.
Emily stood up and walked into the dinning room. The others followed her.
— God, please give me some patience!— Lorelai whispered while she looked at the ceiling. Luke kissed her cheek, and squeezed her hand for support.
The maid brought in dessert. Everyone ate in silence till Emily finally said what she wanted to say whole evening.
— Lorelai, do you want to share your news with us now, otherwise this dinner will be a complete disaster.
— I have to tell you I'm surprised. It's 7:45. You waited 65 whole minutes before you asked, it must be a record!— Lorelai joked.
— Lorelai...— Richard was annoyed.
— Rory honey, why don't you pick up your plate and go upstairs. I'm pretty sure you want to see my old room.— Lorelai told her daughter.
— I've seen your room before. I'd prefer to stay here. — Rory replied.
— Rory, please go upstairs for a while ok. We need to talk to your grandparents about something. — Luke requested.
Rory said "ok, then", she picked her plate and walked towards the staircase.
— Why can't she stay?—Richard asked.
— I don't want her to see the turmoil.—Lorelai said.
Luke had watched them during the night. It was very unconvertible for him. This is a complete different world, with meddling, arrogant and intolerable people. But at this moment, he had to be strong and pretend that this people were normal.
— Mr. Gilmore, Emily, we are here to tell you... that we... we're engaged.— Luke said holding Lorelai's hand.
Richard mouth dropped open in disbelieve. Emily put her hand on her heart, she stood up slowly, and walked into the living room. Lorelai, completely shocked, followed her. "Where is the scandal?", she asked to herself. Half a minute later, Luke and Richard entered the living room also.
Emily sat on couch and took a deep breath. All she said was: — Does Christopher knows?
Lorelai opened her mouth. She didn't believed what she was hearing. "Há! Há! The scandal will get started, for one little moment I thought she would just keep quiet. Oh God I'm so stupid!" Lorelai thought. But then she processed what her mother had said and... — I'm telling you I'm getting married and all you're asking me is if Christopher knows? It doesn't matters what he knows or thinks. I want Christopher to go to hell right now!
— Just answer my question, Lorelai!— Emily screamed.
— Fine!— she yelled— He knows! Are you satisfied now?
— He knows? How? — Luke asked jealously.
— He called me this morning and I told him.—Lorelai answered.
— What did he say?— Emily and Luke asked at same time.
— He said "Lorelai Gilmore is getting married!"— Lorelai sighed and shook her head — I can't believe you are asking me that, mother. You should be happy for me. You shouldn't care what Christopher thinks! Your "beloved" daughter is getting married.... I just... I can't…
— You should marry him. Marry Christopher, not Luke!— Emily said. Luke closed his eyes in anticipation to calm himself down.
— No, I won't.— Lorelai started to cry — I should marry the man that loves me, and my daughter! The man that is there for me all the time. I shouldn't have to beg, so he'll do something for me. Mom, the first time Christopher proposed to me, we were on the stairs, watching you, dad and his parents. Dad said we should get married. He said that was the right thing to do.— Lorelai was crying even harder now. Luke squeezed her hand. — It was really nice of him to say that. Marriage is the right thing, like it was the only thing to do. I wanted more than that. I wanted daisies and white horse, mom. I wanted him to tell me "I love you". A baby isn't the right reason for a wedding. I didn't wanted to be a cargo in his life.— Luke hugged her.
— You aren't a cargo in his life! Rory is his daughter, and he deserves to be with her! To be with you!— Emily screamed.
— No, he doesn't! He doesn't sees her more often because he doesn't wants to. I didn't forbid him to see his daughter! He isn't here because he doesn't want to!— Lorelai yelled.
— Don't scream to your mother, Lorelai!— Richard exclaimed.
— Do you know what? I'm tired and I don't feel very well at the moment. I'm leaving.—Lorelai said — Rory! Rory! Come downstairs, we're leaving now!— she screamed.
— No you're not. We've not finished this conversation.— Emily said.
— Conversation? Are you insane? This is so far away of a conversation!— Lorelai spoke.
— Lorelai... He manages a diner. A diner, Lorelai!—Emily said in a calm voice.
— It doesn't matter! God, you need to understand what he does isn't important to me. And Christ! Managing a diner is a great job. He does what he thinks is important to make a profit.
— I want to know your gross income and net income of past year, and I want your lawyer in my office on Monday to tell me if you have enough conditions to keep a family, and give Lorelai and Rory the life they deserve. If everything is ok after that, you can marry my daughter.—Richard looked at Luke and sipped his white wine.
— Dad...
— It's ok, Lorelai. It seems fair.— Luke spoke seriously.
— I can't believe my daughter is going to marry the diner man. Lorelai he isn't good enough for you.—Emily said.
— It's the opposite mom. I am not good enough for him. He's so gorgeous and wonderful, and I'm here letting you say this horrible things to him. I'm so tired mother. Why can't you be happy for me once? You always have to screw up everything I like. Sometimes I wonder if I really am your daughter. We're so different. I will never do this to Rory. I'll never let her down, and judge her.— Lorelai dried her tears and started to scream again.—Rory! Honey! We're leaving now! Come on!
— I don't want to ruin your plans or criticize you. I just want what's best for you, and Christopher certainly it's the best thing for you.—Emily said.
Rory showed up downstairs She didn't understood what was happening.
— He's the best thing for me.— Lorelai pointed to Luke
— He isn't her father!—Emily yelled pointing to Rory.
— Shut up!— Luke screamed — I've been tolerating you insulting me this entire evening. My diner, my life! But this is enough! We're getting married whether you want it or not! To me it doesn't matter what your opinion is. You don't have to tell me I'm not Rory's father. This is it. Lorelai we're leaving. — He softened his voice. — Rory say good bye to your grandparents and come with us.
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