Ok, long time no update. My computer died and final exams are here so its hard to update. I keep trying. Don't hate me for this chapter. Luv ya all
Agreement Comes With Such Sweet Sorrow
Emily actually smiled as she said "See we were concerned that you were engaged to Logan, because the basis of the plan is that you still marry Tristan, and we tell everyone that he is Reilly's father"
Everyone stared at the elder Gilmores in shock. Lorelai actually half laughed after a moment. "Uh mom, didn't you present Reilly to society as Logan's child like less than a week ago?"
"Well, we made that minor error because we hadn't figured out the new plan yet. Now, we just announce that we didn't want to fail our social stature by not presenting Reilly at all, and that Tristan was away on a business trip for his father, so Logan, being of good breeding, offered to stand in for Tristan. Obviously the announcer did not know this, and so incorrectly announced Logan as Reilly's father. See? It's perfect. Not only does everything work out, but we gain a lot of social status for being so ingenious" Emily laughed lightly
"Grandma…" Rory said quietly, not seeing an escape from the plan, "Couldn't you please give it up? I mean, Logan isn't bad. Remember he's the one you wanted me to marry in the first place. We were just pretending, that night when we acted so rudely (A/N see chapter 22) Why can't you go back to that plan?"
Richard chuckled before answering, "Rory, we can't do that. We are already in way too deep with the DuGreys. When you and Logan pulled that childish prank which we foolishly believed, we cut everything off with Mitchum and Shira. We aren't on speaking terms. Besides, do you really think that they would accept the proposal? It makes Logan sound like he's playing second fiddle"
"But he asked me to marry him! How the heck is that second fiddle?" Rory exclaimed, exasperatedly
"It's complicated Rory; I understand why you don't understand. You weren't brought up here in society so these things are foreign to you" Emily said sympathetically. Lorelai made a gagging face towards Rory, shielding her face with one hand.
"Anyways, let's not dwell on that. You will marry Tristan. Don't worry about anything else; we'll take care of all the rest. Tomorrow we'll announce your engagement to Tristan in every paper on the East Coast, we don't want to take the chance and wait like we did last time" Richard said simply
"I… I need to lie down, I feel kinda dizzy" Rory said putting her hand to her head, and staring at Logan
"You can lie down upstairs" Emily offered
"No, I'll take her home" Logan said
"Let me take care of Reilly for tonight. You two could use another night alone. Besides, I didn't really get to bond with my grand-daughter yet. Oh she's sleeping; I'd better head off as well. Ta ta" Lorelai quickly excused herself, and she and Reilly walked out, shortly followed by Rory and Logan.
The car ride back to Yale was silent. Logan finally said "So… what now?"
"Now? I don't know. More plans and plots seem to get us in more trouble. I think we should just go along with it" Rory said carefully
"What? Go along with it? Are you ok? Go along, like you actually marry Tristan?" Logan said in disbelief
"I don't know what to do anymore" Rory sighed, "I just want everyone to be happy, even if it means I have to stop fighting them"
"But you won't be happy, and I won't be happy" Logan said plaintively, "Can't we elope or something, like Finn did? Then they would let us off the hook"
"It's complicated; they treat Finn differently than they do me. Besides, I really want a real wedding, not to elope"
"It's your choice" Logan said coldly. For the rest of the trip they road in silence.
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""Judge Harper will see you now" the pretty put-together looking secretary informed Rory politely
"Thank you" Rory said, smiling as best as she could. She grabbed her purse and went in to the foreboding office.
"Ah, Miss Gilmore, what seems to be the problem?" The judge said, addressing her from his grand chair
"You basically already know everything, because you know my grandparents, but its like this," Rory took a deep breath, proud that her voice sounded so firm and strong, "My grandparents want me to marry this guy, though I am already with someone else, who is also the father of my daughter. My grandparents want to claim that my daughter is also the other guys, not the guy whom I am with. Get it? Since my mother had me at such an early age, my grandparents apparently have the right to decide things such as who I should marry. Is that legal? Especially now, that I'm a mother?"
"Sadly yes. I'm sorry, I can't help you. If I tried to find a loophole, Emily and Richard would certainly find something to fix it with. I can't help you. You must do what your grandparents say, or try to convince them to lift off the legal bond that compels you to have to do what they want" The judge explained
"Yeah, like that's going to work" Rory muttered, "Well thank you anyways"
"I'm sorry I couldn't be of any assistance" The judge said as she left
"So am I, so am I" Rory mumbled to herself as the doors swung closed behind her.
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Rory brushed the tears from her eyes before taking Christopher's arm. She walked slowly, gazing at her mother and daughter as they paraded before her.
"You're wonderful sweetheart. I'm sure everything will work out eventually" Chris whispered to her.
"Not likely," Rory said, trying to smile at the people she was passing. She looked straight ahead. She saw Tristan watching her, a smile playing on his lips. Maybe he's different, Rory thought, maybe he's changed. At one point I would have liked the feeling of his lips on mine. That was before I knew the feeling of Logan's on mine. Rory cursed herself for thinking that. Don't think about Logan, and everything will be fine. She told herself. Who am I kidding; nothing is going to be fine. Rory forced herself to look at him as she mounted the steps onto the platform.
"Do you take this man to be your lawful wedded husband..." The priest was saying. Rory heard herself say I do, but it was as if she couldn't control her own words.
"You may kiss the bride" The priest said. Tristan smirked, though not in the same way Logan did. Rory began to close her eyes, wanting to believe it was Logan. Their lips touched. Nothing. No fireworks inside her brain. No feeling of pleasure and passion. nothing. Rory sighed in disappointment that Tristan mistook as joy. The pair turned to face the crowd. Tristan was grinning like a bastard, and Rory was doing her best. Out of the corner of her eye Rory saw him. Not more than a shadow of disappointment, turning away. Then he was gone. Rory watched Logan as he left.
Oh god what have I done?
So, I know you all hate me. Don't worry, it will all work out in the end. Always a Rogan, just this will give it a little more passion. (hint hint) review my beloved readers!
