Chapter 12: Diane's surprise
Alex woke up early so she could surprise Piper with breakfast in bed. It was just past 07:00 am, Alex had to be at work early today at 10:00 am, and Piper was leaving at 13:00am
"Wake up sleepy head" Alex said as she placed the food tray on the nightstand. Piper opened her eyes and stretched.
"Hmm good morning al. how did I get to the room because last time I checked I was cuddling with you on the couch" Piper said in a sleep hazed voice. Alex kissed her and chuckled a bit, she just could not resist the cuteness.
"Good morning to you too pipes. I carried you into the room around 02:00 am because you slept like a log and would not budge when I tried to wake you. Anyways I made you breakfast" Alex reached for they tray as Piper sat up.
"You spoil me Vause; I might not want to leave at all"
"That's the plan Pipes"
They ate in silence and Alex was the first one to break the silence.
"Today I have to be at work very early and your flight leaves during my shift. I will try to ask Red for some few hours to come see you before you go but I can't promise you anything because I had already missed a lot of work yesterday." The sadness could be heard from Alex's voice and it made Piper's heart clench and her chest constrict.
"Al, babe please look at me. It is going to be okay, I will come by Red's on my way to the airport and say goodbye to you and then we will be in touch all the time. Don't mind using the phone anytime you want and I will always make time for you, for us." Piper gave her a reassuring smile.
"But I wanted to see you off at the airport Pipes. Who knows when I will see you again? I am sorry I sound so needy and whiny right now." Alex said and Piper held out her hand for Alex to take and she squeezed lightly. They kissed lightly and Alex held onto Piper's nape and deepened the kiss. Piper laid on her back and Alex was on top without disconnecting their lips.
Alex massaged her way down Piper's rips and tummy. She put her hand underneath piper's tank top, the blond was not wearing a bra, and she massaged her breasts softly in a teasing manner that left the blond wanting some more, so she arched her back to bush her breast into Alex's hand and moaned.
Alex played with her nipples and kissed down her neck. Piper was squirming and could not hold her loud moans. She reached for Alex's breasts and played with them by squeezing and pinching her nipples through the t-shirt.
"Take this off" Piper's said referring to Alex's t-shirt and the latter did just so and Piper's eyes went wide.
"Like what you see?" Alex asked mischievously and Piper nodded eagerly. Piper took off her own tank top and it was Alex's turn to gawk at her.
"Like what you see?" Piper said in a mocking tone to Alex.
"Very much." Without further ado, Alex dove for a searing kiss. A moaned was swallowed between the two not knowing who produced it because they were in bliss. Alex sucked on Piper's neck when the need for air became a necessity.
"You are so fucking sexy pipes." Alex's breathing was heavy and her voice was dripping sex whilst Piper's was shallow with mouth full moans.
"Mmm ow yes Al, right there" Alex was sucking on Piper's pulse point of which is the blonde's soft spot. Alex was going down to Piper's breasts and as she was about to suck on the left breast her alarm to get ready for work went off.
"Fuck fuck fuck fuuuuucccccckkk. I'm really sorry Pipes but I have to go to work." Alex was frustrated and mad at herself. Piper was still breathing heavy and could not really talk so she held onto Alex in a tight embrace for a few minutes to get her breathing under control.
"It's okay Al. I know it sucks how we got distracted but thanks to the alarm as well nothing happed because I really want our first time together to be so romantic." Piper said assuring Alex. Alex went on to get ready for work and kissed Piper goodbye.
"I will see you later babe." Alex said heading to the door and Piper tailing her.
"I will see you later…I lov... Look forward to seeing you" with a final kiss, Alex was out of the door. Piper nearly slipped and said the three words she has been dying to tell Alex but she was afraid that it was too soon.
"Was she going to tell me she loves me or is it just my imagination? Maybe it's just my head because I have been dying to say to Piper those words but I don't want her to feel like it's too soon." This was playing in Alex's head as she went to work.
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Alex got to work and got ready to do her shift.
"Hey yo Vause is good to see you man, how's chapman doing?"
"Hey P, she's doing okay thanks for asking. How are you?"
"I'm good man. What really happened to your girl anyway?" Alex went on to explain what happened to Piper and Poussey was shocked to say the least.
"Man that's terrible. If the coffee were too hot, she would have gotten first-degree burn. Man that chick is sick to do that but I'm glad your girl is fine" it actually made Alex smile when Poussey called Piper 'her girl'. They continued to work until 1:00 pm where they took their lunch and just then, Piper got inside the diner.
"Hey yo Vause your girl is looking for you. Hey Chapman"
"Hey Poussey" Alex came up front to meet Piper and kissed her hello
"Hey babe" she kissed Piper's cheek
"Hey, how was your morning shift?" Piper asked as Alex led her to the booth by thee window with her hand behind the blonde's back.
"It was okay. Not that hectic and Red is not mad at me for missing yesterday." They both sat down opposite each other so they could face one another.
"That's great babe, I'm really glad to hear because I would hate for you to lose your job because of me," Piper said as she held onto Alex's hand on top of the table.
"Even if it caused me my job, I would do it again still Pipes. Like I said yesterday that you are my first priority and I meant it. I will have to think about my decision soon so I won't have to be far away from you."
"You're my first priority to Al. even if the decision is that I move you I will do it in a heartbeat. You're important to me." Alex elevated herself and leaned forward for a quick kiss.
"I will have to talk to my mom first about my decisions and I was planning on seeing her this weekend because I have an off day on Sunday," Alex said after thought.
"Okay Al. Let me know how it goes okay"
"Will do"
"I'm sorry I can't see you off at the airport but I also think that it is for the best because it will hurt seeing you go." Alex said while making soft soothing patterns with her thump on the back of Piper's hand.
"You're right. I'm not ready for people to see how hot of a mess I am when I cry," they laughed at this.
"Your birthday is in two weeks time, so what are you going to do?" Piper asked changing the topic.
"well I will be working that morning until late in the afternoon so half that day will be gone so I will probably chill with my friends and have some beers by the bar four blocks away from here." Alex said with a shrug of her shoulders.
"I'm sorry I won't be there Al. hopefully you'll have the best birthday ever. I have to get going now Al. enjoy the rest of your day and I will see you later," Piper said as she looked at the clock by the wall. Lucky for Piper Gal rescheduled today's lunch/dinner to tomorrow because she had to go for an audition.
"Goodbye Pipes. Travel safe and please let me know when you get home. I will see you soon" they stood up and hugged tightly for a full 2 minutes and when they pulled away Pipers eyes had tears flowing silently down her face and Alex's eyes were shining with unshed tears.
"I swore I wasn't going to cry, I'm sorry Al I just didn't know how hard this was going to be" Piper said and Alex reached out and wiped Piper's face with her thumps.
"I know what you mean Pipes. It will all be okay soon" this moment was making Alex's decision very easy because she could she that Piper was really 'it' for her and they mean so much to each other already.
"Goodbye Al"
"Goodbye Pipes"
That evening when Alex got home she found her apartment spotless clean but also cold from the absence of Piper. When the blonde was, there it felt like a home but now it is a place she rests at. She went to the room and found Piper's folded hoodie that she used to wear and a note.
Al, I left this hoodie so you can have a piece of me with you and because I took your Brooklyn hoodie, too so I could remember you by. I might happen to be in position of the clothes you borrowed me the first time I came here but they are probably washed by now. Oh and you are never getting them back.
Anyway, I saw your schedule and saw that you are off so I hired a car for you to take you to your moms and back anytime. I hope I was not forward; I just wanted to surprise you.
Your pipes XOXO
Alex held the hoodie to her nose, took in the blonde's scent, and sighed contently. She laid on the bed hugging the hoodie and her phone's message tone went off. She reached a phone and saw it was an attachment and she opened it and saw a cute picture of Piper in her hoodie laying in bed cuddling herself with her hair messy all over the pillow and a caption, 'I miss you already'. Alex saved the picture as her home screen and typed a reply. While typing another message came through.
PIPIER: Hey, Al I got home safe and already resting. I got jetlagged and tired. Did you get the picture?
ALEX: hey Pipes. I am glad you got home safely. I miss you too babe and yes I got it. You look so cute in my hoodie, thief
PIPER: I didn't steal, I just exchanged, big difference Al
ALEX: okay Pipes, whatever you say. How is your family doing?
PIPER: everyone is okay. They were happy to see me and could wait to see me so they could ask me all about you. Polly even waited at the airport for me.
ALEX: oh sorry babe. Get some rest so you will have all the energy to answer their interrogations. By the way check your small outside zip on your luggage; I might have snuck something in there.
(Piper went into her back and found a small box and a letter.)
Pipes I do not know when I will ever se you again but I got you this necklace so you could have a piece of me wherever you go. I know it is not much but it is all I could afford. I hope you like it.
You are Alex XOXO.
Piper opened the box and found a beautiful necklace with her birthstone engraved with the first date they became girlfriends '15/01/2018' at the back and (A+P). Piper shed a few tears and decided to call Alex instead of messaging her.
PIPER: hey Al. Thank you so much for the necklace. I really love it Al and I will always have it on.
ALEX: hey Pipes, please do not cry babe. I am glad you like it because that is all I could get you and I was not even sure if you would like it.
PIPER: this are happy tears Al. no one has ever done this for me. Thank you.
ALEX: you're welcome Pipes and thank you for the hoodie, I'm actually cuddling it right now and I don't think it will be washed until something better, which is you comes my way.
PIPER: I will also not wash this one. I will make sure no one touch's it. I have to go Al but we will talk soon okay. Thanks once again for the necklace.
ALEX: you are welcome and thanks for the car service to take me to my moms. It really means a lot Pipes and you did not overstep any boundaries. No one has ever done that for me too so thanks babe.
PIPER: I am glad I did not overstep and you are most welcome. If ever you want to go see her anytime just call the car company and I will handle the payments Al. I know your mom means a lot to you and you do not see her as much as you wish.
ALEX: thanks Pipes. You have no idea how much that really means to me.
PIPER: I think we said enough 'thank yous already. We will talk soon babe I am drowsing now
ALEX: okay Pipes, rest now and we shall talk soon.
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Alex and Piper had been chatting back and forth for the whole week and even sending each other pictures of themselves and things thy want to show each other. Today was Sunday and Alex was on her way to se Diane, it was a surprise for her mother. She had been talking to Piper over the phone whilst in the car.
Alex arrived shortly after a long ride and went on to knock at her mom's apartment. When Diane opened the door, she screamed with delight and opened her arms wide for her only daughter and Alex fell into her mother's embrace.
"Ally cat my baby, how are you? What a nice surprise"
"Hey mom, I'm good thanks and you? I wanted to surprise you."
"Well what a nice surprise indeed. Now come on in so I could make you some tea and you could tell me all about your life and Piper. When am I going to meet her anyway?"
They went inside and sat in the lounge while Diane was making tea.
"so Ally cat, tell your mother all about this girl you met" Alex went on to tell her mom all about Piper and what had happened between them both with a look of love and adoration on her face.
"Aww my baby is in love" Alex had a surprised look on her face
"How did you know mom?"
"Baby girl it's written all over your face and from all that you told me about her I know she feels the same." Diane said as she sipped on her tea
"I really hope so mom because there is no other girl like her, she is all I ever wanted."
"I'm sure she feels the same way Ally cat. Now tell me the real reason as to why you came to see your mother"
Alex told her mom about her future plans with Piper and Diane told her that she will support her no matter what because she knew already that Alex had made a decision that will be good for her.
"I just want you to be happy baby girl, so I will support you no matter the decision. Do what is best for you"
"Thanks mom, I really appreciate your support"
"Anytime baby girl"
"Come sit with me in the kitchen and I will cook your favourite dish." Diane stoop up and headed for the kitchen
"Mom you really don't have to. Let us just order something and bond for a while. Enjoy your off day mom. You work really hard."
"nonsense Ally cat. I want to cook for you okay, I haven't seen you in a while and you look a bit thin for my liking." Alex could not argue with that because it really has been long since they saw each other. A year is excessively long for a mother and daughter with such strong bond as these two to not see each other.
"Now tell me about Piper baby"
"Mom she is something else I tell you that. She is blonde, 5"9' tall, she has ocean blue eyes that you just get lost in them and when she's happy they turn a shade lighter like the sky. She has a runner's body and she is smart," Alex said dreamily looking into space with Piper in her mind.
"Look at my home screen, that's her" Alex reached for her phone and handed it to her mother.
"Wow she really is beautiful Ally cat way better than Sylvia I tell you that and the look of love on your face, I have never seen it before even when you were with Silvia. And you got a new phone its beautiful baby" Diane said happily because she could see her baby was in love and Alex was blushing deep red.
"She is way better than Sylvia," Alex said with emphasis.
"But who said anything about me being in love mom?"
"Aww Ally cat its written all over your face. Now tell me, have you told her about how you feel as yet?" Diane asked while she put the spaghetti in the pot and placed it on the stove. She took out the dough for breadsticks from the fridge and placed them in a pan while Alex helped with spreading olive oil with garlic on top.
"No I haven't told her yet mom, I don't want to scare her away. The phone I am using Piper bought it for me on contact which is why I am able to call you so often and she also got me a laptop and an iPad" Alex said smiling at nothing in particular.
"I really have to meet this Piper girl and thank her for making my baby happy" they continued to cook in silence and Alex went on to set the table when dinner was done and they dished up and sat down.
"Enjoy your meal baby girl, Spaghetti and meatballs with breadsticks," Diane said and Alex was already a mouth fool and she could not answer her mom so she just nodded.
Diane chuckled at the way her daughter was eating and continued to eat hers silently
"This is delicious like always mom. Thank you" Alex said after she swallowed her food.
"It's my pleasure Ally cat" they finished eating and Alex cleared the plates and washed them even when her mom protested. They decided to watch a movie now and cuddle on the couch. No matter how badass Alex is, she will always be mom's little girl. Alex's phone went off during the movie and she checked to see it was Piper and another one from Nicky, which she did not hear it. It was probably around the time she had lunch with her mother.
PIPER: Hey Al, I am glad you got home okay. Please enjoy your time with your mother and say hi for me. I just got out of my meeting and heading for lunch now. I could eat a horse right now.
ALEX: I am glad you got out of the meeting and can eat something now, preferably not a horse :D if only you could transfer food I would send you my mom's famous dish, spaghetti and meatballs with breadsticks (my favourite).
PIPER: you just made me even more hungry right now. I am going to go now, enjoy your time with your mom and we will talk later. Please let me know when you get back to your apartment. No matter the time.
ALEX: okay I will do so babe. Please eat something.
"What are you smiling about Ally cat, is that Piper?" Diane asked when she saw her baby zoning out and focusing on the phone.
"Yes she just wanted to let me know her meeting was over and that I should let her know when I'm back to my apartment safely"
"She is a Keeper Ally cat" Alex smiled at her mom and she checked the message from Nicky.
NICKY: Ey yo Vause, did you get home okay? In addition, did Diane make her famous spaghetti and meatballs with breadsticks? You had better bring some for me or, DON'T COME BACK. You hear me Vause.
Alex laughed at this and showed her mother the message.
"Aw my poor baby. I totally forgot about her. How is she doing?"
"She is doing okay mom and she is dating Piper's friend Lorna and is really serious for once." Alex said
"That is amazing, I'm happy for she still clean?"
"She has been for over a year now. I'm happy for her" Alex decided to call Nicky.
ALEX: hey Nichols
DIANE: Nicky my baby how are you?
NICKY: hey mom. I am good thanks and you.
ALEX: I am still here too you know
NICKY: yeah! Yeah! Whatever man, I am just happy I have to talk to Diane.
DIANE: I am happy I have to talk to you too Nicky. How is everything going? I heard there is a girl who stole your heart.
NICKY: wow Vause thanks a lot man. All is good mom and yeah Lorna is the girl I met. She is great. You will meet her someday. In addition, Vause do not forget to bring me Diane's famous dish.
ALEX: now you want to talk to me because you want food. Nice Nichols.
DIANE: Do not worry baby girl I will pack a lunchbox for you.
NICKY: okay thanks mom and Vause I will see you soon. Bye mom I love you.
ALEX: bye Nichols
DIANE: bye baby girl. Love you too
Diane was more of a mother to Nicky growing up and Nicky spent most of her time at Diane's because her mother was never around. Diane was more than happy to have her.
"She really sounded so happy of which am glad about."
"Yeah I am too. She really deserves it. Mom it is getting late I really have to go. I have to work in the morning."
"Okay Ally cat, take a lunchbox for you and Nicky and please travel safe. How are you getting home?"
"Piper got me the car company to take me here and back." Alex said coolly.
"I sometimes forget that she is the daughter of the late guru and now the CEO of my favourite magazine." Diane said as they stoop up and Alex headed for the kitchen to dish up the lunchboxes while calling the driver to come pick her up.
"I will see you soon mom. I love you so much" Alex hugged her mother.
"I love you too baby. Let me know when you are home safe okay? Keep well."
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Alex got back to her apartment around 10:00 pm and short her mom, Piper and Nicky a text that she got home safe. She went to take a shower and fell asleep immediately her head touched the pillow.
She was woken up by her alarm at 07:00 am and after 5 minutes, Piper called her. Alex had a smile on her face despite her tiredness
ALEX: "hey baby, good morning"
PIPER: "good morning Al, how did you sleep?"
ALEX: "I slept okay thanks, I didn't even dream or if I did I totally forgot and you, how did you sleep?"
PIPER: "I slept okay after you told me you got home safe. I miss you"
ALEX: "I miss you too Pipes. Today I get off work early, maybe we could FaceTime? I miss your face and baby blue eyes"
PIPER: "I would really like that Al. I miss seeing your face too. Okay let me not hold you up any longer Al. get ready for work and I will talk to you later."
ALEX: "talk to you later babe. Have a great day too."
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"Good morning Bumblebee"
"Morning Pipe"
"Good morning Piper"
"Good morning mom, Cal and Neri" Piper greeted everyone at the table and went on to sit down to wait for breakfast to be served.
"Good morning Mrs Thompson" Piper greeted the helper that brought them breakfast with her smile. She really loved her so much because she was their helper since they were born. Although there is, Mrs Thompson serves other helpers around breakfast and she had been staying with them for over 4 years since her husband died. She lives in the outside apartment and although they told her to retire, she refuse to sit and do nothing.
Neri and Cal have their own personal helper, Mrs Wilson, Carol has a helper, Mrs Washington and Piper has Mrs Donald. Then there is five gardeners, four house cleaners to clean the house, one that cooks with Mrs Thompson and two that do laundry. The Chapmans live in a huge mansion and it has a big yard, it is surrounded by trees and a bit further away from the public.
"So Bumblebee how is Alex doing? Has she reached a decision yet?"
"She is doing okay, thanks mom. She hasn't said anything and I don't want to force her into anything but I really miss her mom."
"Aw Pipe, don't worry. She will soon just be patient," Cal said between mouths full.
"Manners Cal. Yes Piper it will work out soon" Neri scolded Cal softly.
"Thanks guys. I have to go get ready for work. I love you all" Piper went on to give Carol a kiss on the cheek before she went upstairs.
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Piper got to the office early, just in time as her PA brought her coffee.
"Good morning Jenny" Piper said as she took off her coat and placed it on her huge glass table along with her handbag.
"Good morning Piper. You are way too early today"
"I know I just wanted to get way from my family before they ask about Alex. I love them but I cannot handle hearing her name with questions I cannot answer and Polly is coming in two hours' time of which I am sure she is going to ask about Alex. Piper sighed and sat back in her chair and closed her eyes"
"I'm sorry Piper; let me leave you alone for a bit. I will come back later to give you your schedule."
"Thanks jenny and I'm sorry for ranting to you about my personal life."
"It's okay Piper"
Jenny left Piper's office and came back later on to talk about their schedule. Pier was busy with paperwork when Polly entered her office.
"Hey Pipe" she went on to sit by the couch.
"Hey Pol, just give me a minute and I will be with you just now" Piper finished everything and signed the dotted lines before turning her attention to Polly.
"So are we going for lunch or we should just order in?" Piper asked her friend who was busy on the phone.
"Let's just order in. I'm too lazy to be going anywhere and besides I'm already comfortable on this couch."
"Okay Pol. So how is everything going with the soap company?"
"Everything is going good actually. We are opening a new branch in New Jersey and Lorna will manage it. She lost her receptionist job because apparently her boss is a homophobe and he saw her with Nicky when they were on a date."
"Oh my word, when did that happen? I am such a horrible friend. I haven't talked to her in over a week" Piper felt bad that she did not know about this.
"She just told me yesterday when I suggested this job for her Pipe, don't worry. Maybe is planning to tell you soon. You are not a bad friend. Come here, come sit by me."
"I miss her so much it hurts Pol," Piper said referring to Alex.
"I know Pipe, I know you do. So what are you going to do about tomorrow?"
"I don't know just yet."
Food came and they ate and talked about other staff not related to Piper's relationship or their business.
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It was late in the afternoon and Alex was getting ready for her FaceTime with Piper. She wore butt-cheek shorts, with a very thin tank top without wearing a bra and her hair was still wet from her shower. She set her laptop on the bed and sat down with her legs crossed in front of her. She dialled Piper.
"Hey babe" Alex said into the screen with a little wave.
"Hey Al. how are you? You look amazing by the way." Piper said blowing Alex a kiss. She was wearing a long t-shirt with no bra and boy shorts only. She was also sitting with her legs crossed.
"you look beautiful too Pipes. I miss you so much babe, two weeks feel like an eternity right now" Alex said while changing her sitting position to an Indian style.
"I miss you too Al and I cant wait to hold you in my arms again. Look how beautiful you are right now. Al I want to do is kiss you and drown in your scent"
"I want that too so bad babe. Anyway how was your day?"
"it was long and hectic and terrible at the end because I heard what had happened to Lorna from Polly. I called her and she confirmed everything."
"Yeah Mr Healy had always been a homophobe. Its not a secret but somehow his business still grows."
"oh he will get what's coming to him in due time. Karma's a bitch. Anyway Al baby, you're turning 23 tomorrow" Piper said while clapping her hands excitedly.
"yeah but its no big deal" it actually was a big deal but the fact that Piper and Diane were not going to be there sucked.
"it is a big deal Al and you should celebrate it. Don't think a lot about it, just enjoy the little moments okay?"
"okay Pipes I will. I wish you were here right now." Alex said with a heavy sigh and she out her glasses on her hair and rubbed her eyes.
"I wish I was there too Al. all will be well in due time. I have to get up very early tomorrow babe so I have to turn in early." Piper said stretching her arms.
"okay Pipes. I am going to work at 06:00 pm, of which I am grateful for I will get to sleep in after everyone finish calling me with birthday wishes".
"Goodnight Al" I love you Piper added in her mind.
"Goodnight Pipes." I love you Alex added in her mind.
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