Summary:
So here it is the final chapter of this epic.
Some weeks later - Midvale.
"Lena," Eliza smiled brightly and hugged her future daughter in law.
Alex walked up the path carrying two suitcases. One branded Jeep, the other was Burberry. It didn't take a genius to work out who owned which.
Alex put down the cases on the terrace. Eliza pulled her into a hug and Alex felt as usual very awkward.
"Well, come on you two, I have some homemade lemonade or if you prefer tea…"
"Coffee?" Alex interrupted her mother, "I could really do with the caffeine."
Eliza frowned at Alex, "You know too much of that is bad for you."
Alex sighed and carried the cases inside followed by Lena. Eliza was ahead of them and heading to the kitchen to prepare some food.
Alex and Lena went upstairs to the spare bedroom. There was a double bed in there and Alex really didn't fancy sharing her old room with Lena, the one she used to share with Kara when they were kids, so she asked her mother to prepare the spare bedroom for them.
Once they were behind the closed bedroom door Lena took Alex into her arms, she looked to her concerned, "You look anxious love."
"That's because I am," Alex frowned and wrapped her arms around her fiance for the support she needed. Alex always found it difficult being back home. Even though her and her mother had gotten along much better in recent years.
Lena placed a small kiss to Alex's nose which made Alex smile, "You always know how to make me smile."
"Good, because I do not want to spend the whole weekend with a grouch," Lena told her.
Alex was about to argue the point when Lena stopped her with her lips, a firm but tender kiss.
"Mmm okay, I promise to try to be less grouchy," Alex did air quotes on the word grouchy as she stood back from Lena, then she turned to her suitcase and opened it.
Lena took her own and started to unpack, she folded things neatly and put them into drawers and hung up her blouses and her dresses.
Alex took out her t-shirts, lounge pants and jeans and shoved them all in a draw.
Lena looked at Alex and laughed, "You and I, we are so different, how on earth did we end up together?"
"Opposites attract?" Alex replied with a soft smile.
"I'm certainly very, very attracted to you," Lena smiled back and walked over to Alex.
Alex looked up at Lena from where she sat on the bed, Lena stepped between her legs. Alex reached up and put her hands on Lenas butt pulling her closer with a smirk.
"Lunch is ready!" Eliza called out from downstairs.
Alex dropped her hands reluctantly, "I guess we're going to have to get used to being interrupted for the next 48 hours."
Alex stood up and followed Lena out and down the stairs. They took seats at the dining table and Eliza placed their sandwiches down on the table on a plate for them to help themselves to as many as they wanted. Alex took four, Eliza shook her head and Lena chuckled to herself. Lena took two and put it on her plate, then she took the salad bowl and took a good serving onto the plate. Alex had ignored the salad and was happily devouring her first sandwich. Eliza then poured Alex coffee and looked to Lena, "What would you like to drink Lena?"
"Coffee is fine," Lena looked up and smiled, "and thank you so much for lunch, this is delicious."
"Your very welcome," Eliza smiled and handed Lena a cup of coffee.
Once Eliza sat down Alex wiped her mouth and prepared to tell her their news, she looked to Lena and Lena nodded that she was okay with it.
"So, we have something to tell you," Alex told her mother.
Eliza sipped her tea and looked at them both curiously, "Okay, I did wonder why you came out all this way on your weekend off."
"Were getting married," Alex then said quickly before she lost her nerve.
"I know you are," Eliza smiled, "I was there on Christmas Day."
"No, I mean, we have set a date." Alex sat back and sipped her coffee.
"Oh!" Eliza looked surprised.
"We decided not to wait," Lena told her as gently as possible, "we thought about it and why wait? We want to be together, we are already living together."
"You are?" Eliza was surprised again.
"Yes a few weeks ago," Alex told her, her stomach in knots, "The wedding is in march."
"March!" Eliza exclaimed in shock, "You mean this year?"
Alex just nodded sheepishly. Lena looked on, not sure what to say to lessen the shock.
"But how will you be ready? It's a wedding, it takes so much preparation, and the cost of it all." Eliza sat back in her chair and looked at them both and then realised that of course money wouldn't be an issue, Lena was a millionaire or a billionaire, she wasn't sure.
"Were having a quiet wedding, just a few family and friends, on a small island I own," Lena told her, "I've already hired a female Reverend to officiate, I have a large room on the Island that can be used for the reception and party afterwards."
Alex smiled, "And we are getting married on the beach."
Eliza looked at them both amazed, "Well I guess you are organised, I will just sit back and enjoy your big day."
"You will?" Alex said surprised, "I was expecting…"
"Alex…" Lena stopped her.
Alex looked at her mother, "Thank you, for being okay about this. I know its short notice."
"It's fine," Eliza smiled, "I'm just glad you are both happy."
Alex breathed a sigh of relief and then finished off her food and coffee. Lena was also amazed how well Eliza was taking it but happy nonetheless.
After lunch Alex took Lena into town where they browsed a few shops and had coffee together while enjoying something from the local bakery.
As time ticked on Alex decided to take Lena to the seafront so they could watch the sunset together from the car. It was a little too chilly this time of year to do much more.
Alex parked up on a hill with a great view of the sea. They got out of the car for a few minutes but it was windy, so they got back into the car and watched the sunset from there.
"This is beautiful," Lena commented placing her hand on Alex's knee as she watched the sky turn orange.
Alex placed her hand on top of Lena's, "I always came here when I needed to get away from it all and think clearly," Alex told her.
Lena looked at Alex, "It must have been hard after your father…"
"It was," Alex replied, her eyes still looking ahead at the sunset, "but I wouldn't change a thing," she looked at Lena then, "because whatever happened led to who I am today and to this moment, here with you."
Lena leaned in closer and rested her head on Alex's shoulder. They sat quietly, both silently grateful for what they both had. Alex placed her arm around Lena's shoulder, "I still look back on the past six weeks or so and I can't believe it. I am so lucky to have you."
Lena sat up and looked at Alex, she placed her hand to Alex's face, "I'm the lucky one."
They both closed the gap and kissed tenderly. Then they rested their foreheads on each others.
"I guess we should get back, mother will wonder where we are." Alex said reluctantly. She was enjoying the peace and quiet and the sounds of the ocean.
They kissed one last time and then Alex drove them back to the house.
March.
The Wedding.
Alex looked at herself in the mirror again and straightened her light blue tie. Then she frowned at her reflection and nervously scratched the back of her head.
"You okay there?"
Alex turned around to see Sam standing there with a grin, "What? Yeah."
Sam chuckled, "You will be fine, don't sweat it." She placed her hand on Alex's shoulder, "And you look gorgeous by the way." Alex was wearing a blue tuxedo, with a light blue patterned waistcoat and matching tie.
Alex blushed a little, "Thanks. I wasn't sure?"
"No, you look gorgeous," Sam told her confidently, "Lena is going to want to rip it right off you."
"Sam!"
"Tell me its not true," Sam replied mischievously.
"It's true," Alex replied, there was no sense denying it, "are you sure I look alright?"
Alex straightened herself up and looked at Sam with a crinkle in her brow.
Just then Kara walked in the room and stared at Alex, "Oh Rao, you look..." Kara brushed a tear from her eye quickly hoping no one would notice.
"Are you crying?" Alex teased.
"No," Kara responded, "okay maybe, but this is the biggest day of your life and look at you… you look stunning."
"See told you," Sam laughed.
Alex nervously walked with them both out of the apartment and headed down to the beach.
Then she stood with Kara on the raised platform under a beautiful flowery arch and waited. The guests had already taken their seats in the chairs provided on the decking in front of the arch. Then they saw Lena, she looked beautiful in a white traditional dress with a modern twist, designed exclusively for her of course. And her hair was tied up but she had decided to forego a veil. The music began to play as Lena walked forward, everyone on either side of the aisle smiled while Alex was melting and not just from the heat of the sun that had blessed them today.
The Reverend looked to Kara once Lena was beside Alex, "Do you have the rings?"
Kara pulled out a small purse from the pocket of her dress and found the rings inside, she handed them to the Reverend.
Alex and Lena were gazing lovingly at each other. Eliza was on the front row wiping her eyes. Their friends watched with smiles, James and Kelly, Brainy and Nia, and Jonn. Alex's had decided not to have him give her away, because it didn't seem fair when Lena didn't have a father here.
"You look beautiful," Alex whispered to Lena.
Lena felt her heart do a little flip, "So do you love."
The reverend said some words and then asked Lena and Alex to say their vows. Alex promised to love Lena with all that she had, and to Alex's protect her and shield her from harm, she finished by telling Lena that she would never, ever betray her. Alex felt that was particularly important.
Lena was already in tears when it came to saying her own vows. She promised to love, respect, and always encourage her, and to trust in her always.
They both said I do and exchanged rings. A platinum band for Alex, and Alex's grandmothers diamond ring for Lena.
"You may kiss," the reverend said finally with a smile.
Alex placed her hand to Lena's neck and pulled her in, she kissed her, and Lena kissed her back, it was warm and gentle. They both parted from the kiss and smiled to cheers and claps from their guests.
They all made their way to the reception hall at the back of the beach house that Lena owned.
Lena took off her heels then Alex and Lena walked hand in hand through the sand towards the reception. They took their time, glad to be alone again.
"Were married!" Alex smiled brightly, she could hardly believe it.
Lena giggled, "Yes love we are, and it was so perfect."
"I kinda wish we could skip reception," Alex smirked, "You look so good in that dress."
"So do I, I don't think you realise what you are doing to me wearing that tux," Lena replied.
"Well we could always take that flight now," Alex said, "I am sure they would understand."
Lena thought about it for a second, "Let's do it!"
"Really?" Alex laughed in surprise.
"Yes, and don't look so surprised, it's your fault i have gained this rebel streak," Lena said nudging Alex.
"My fault eh," Alex half smiled, "funny Kara always blames me too."
"She's right," Lena giggled and pulled Alex along, "come on then."
Alex and Lena boarded the private plane after a quick drive out to the airfield.
"You ready?" Lena asked as she put in the coordinates.
"So ready," Alex smiled standing beside her in the cockpit.
All the luggage was all ready and loaded into the plane earlier.
"Paris here we come" Lena smiled, "Patisseries and coffee galore."
Lena took Alex in her arms and kissed her, "Once were in the air I want to join the mile high club as a married woman."
Then Lena grabbed Alex's lapels and pulled her closer, Alex moaned softly in response, "Your wish shall be granted."