Hi guys! its Friday again, which means I wont be posting over the weekend but please be patient and you will get a new chapter soon.

- Skai3

Chapter 15: Grand Surprise

"It's good to see you back Vause, you got that couplie glow shit they talk about. So how was the honey moon?" Nicky said sitting at Red's diner barstool as Alex entered to begin her morning shift.

They had arrived yesterday in the afternoon but unfortunately, Piper had to drop off Alex and head back home. To say it was a heart-breaking separation says the least. It felt like they would never see each other again.

They called each other until they both fell asleep which was around 03:00 am in the morning.

"Hello to you too Nicky." Alex said sarcastically while she went on to clean the tables and refill the empty containers.

"So, how was it Vause? Did you get it on? And how is blondie in bed?" Nicky asked one question after the other.

"Whoa slow down Nichols and be careful, it's my girlfriend you are talking about." Alex looked at Nicky with a warning glare and the bushy-haired girl raised her hands in mock surrender.

It was still morning and Alex was already tired, she was not in the mood to work and she missed her dear Piper terribly

"…So yeah she is starting soon. Ay yo Vause are you listening to me?" Nicky waved her hands to get Alex's attention.

"Mmm what? I am sorry I was not listening. What were you saying?"

"I said that Lorna will be having a job soon and I'm pretty sure your girlfriend already told you about this." Nicky repeated slowly while making sure Alex was listening to her.

"Oh yes Piper did mention that, I'm really happy for Lorna. Now she won't be working for a fucking homophobe." Alex said with a small nod.

"You know I was also thinking of getting a decent job too, be responsible for ones" Nicky said seriously looking everywhere except at Alex.

"Whoa Nichols where is this coming from? I mean not that you cannot do it but we grew up together and you swore you would never get a job. What changed?"

"Nothing Vause, it's just that Lorna is now my girlfriend…"

"Wow congratulations. You are finally tied to one girl too so you wont torture me about that anymore. I'm sorry go on," Alex said with a chuckle, interrupting Nicky.

"What I am saying is that I want Lorna to see that I am very responsible you know, to see that I can take care of the both us and not some trust fund irresponsible person" Alex could see that her friend was serious and did not make fun of her friend. She placed a comforting hand on her friend.

"I'm really proud of you for wanting to do what is best for you and your relationship. You thinking about it makes you responsible already and I support you on whichever decision you make. I mean hell you can even start-up your own business with the trust fund"

"Thanks Stretch."

…..

"Hey lesbian. Wow, someone is all smiles even though you are sad. Now tell me all about it Pipe" Polly said while entering Piper's office without even knocking.

"Well good morning to you too Pol. Well everything was amazing and the trip was the best ever. I am sad because I miss Alex, there." Piper said while walking to her best friend to give her a hello hug.

"Yeah but that don't explain the glow. If I did not know any better, I would say you are pregnant. Therefore, that is definitely the just-got-laid glow. Now how is Alex in bed? Just don't give me excessive information," Polly said while making a disgusting look on her face.

"She is amazing Pol, the best I had ever had. It was mind-blowing, I had never cum so hard in my entire life," Piper said dreamingly.

"EW Piper I said not too excessive" Polly made a disgusted face but truly speaking she was happy for her best friend.

"Anyway let's go have lunch so you can take your mind off a certain tall, sexy, hot badass lesbian off your mind and bring your camera I want to see the pictures you took." Polly said while gathering her staff.

…..

Piper got home and went straight to her room to freshen up before heading downstairs to have dinner with her family.

"Hey Bumblebee" Carol said as she went on to kiss Piper's cheek.

"Hey mom. Your garden looks great by the way. I saw it as I was driving in" Piper said while following her mom to the balcony area overlooking the garden at the back of the house.

"Thanks baby girl. I worked on it this morning with John but there is still a lot to be done." Carol said as she relaxed into the chair.

"Would you like some wine mom? I could use a glass" Piper asked her mom while reaching for the intercom to call on the helper on duty.

"Oh yes please. I could use a glass to"

"Now Bumblebee, tell me how is everything with Alex baby? Did you tell her how you feel already?" Carol asked facing her daughter.

"Well mom I did but she beat me to it. She gave the most wonderful speech, you just have to look at her birthday video so you can see for yourself" Piper chuckled lightly

"Oh yes instead of game night on Saturday, how bout we watch the video? I am pretty sure your brother and Neri will want to see it too"

"Yeah sure that's okay by me." Their wine came shortly and they relaxed and watched the sunset. The beautiful colours adorning the sky were beautiful.

….

Later that evening Alex decided to call her mother before she could talk to Piper because they will not finish talking until they fell asleep.

ALEX: hey mom. How are you doing?

DIANE: hey Ally cat, it is so nice to hear your voice. I am good thanks, just got off work and you. How was your trip?

ALEX: I am also good thanks for asking. It was amazing mom. I wish I could take you there one day. It was what I expected and more.

DIANE: that's good baby. Now is everything still okay?

ALEX: I jut got of my shift now and took a shower too so all will be good soon.

DIANE: that is great Hun, I am very proud of you Alex.

ALEX: thanks mom, it really means a lot coming from you. I have to go now mom but I will talk to you soon okay. I love you.

DIANE: I love you too Ally cat. Talk to you soon. Say hi to Nicky for me.

ALEX: I will.

Alex hung up and decided to have dinner. She did not have the appetite because she was all alone and just yesterday she and Piper were feeding each other. She decided on Chinese takeout, within forty minute it arrived, and she munched it halfway and put the leftovers in the fridge.

She went to her room and prepared for bed, got everything ready and the moment she got into bed Piper called her. They talked for hours about everything and nothing in particular. They missed each other terribly and felt like if only they could reach through the screen and touch.

Days went by and they repeated the same routine and always made sure that they would chat and call each other in between the hours of the day and facetime later in the evening.

Today was 13 February and Piper was very busy with issues for Valentine's Day for the magazine. She hardly talked to Alex for longer and the latter understood but Piper felt bad. This only made it worse for them because it reminded them how far away they are from each other.

….

Polly had brought Piper lunch because the blonde forgot to eat and Alex asked Polly to look after her. Polly and Alex have not met yet, they only talked on the phone sometimes.

Polly entered Piper's with lunch in hand and she was on the phone

POLLY: yes okay, I will send it to you right now. I am so excited as if its all for me.

…

POLLY: Yes, I will make sure of it. Nevertheless, it will not be a problem.

…

POLLY: yes okay. I cannot wait for everything. Okay bye.

Piper only head her friend's side of the conversation and was confused as to what was going on. Polly was typing quickly and then she sat down and was trying so hard to not smile like a crazy person.

"What is going on Pol, what got you so excited?" Piper asked curiously.

"Oh nothing Pipe, don't worry your little head." She was still smiling like a maniac.

"What, you finally found someone?" Piper asked teasingly but was actually fishing for answers.

"Oh shut up Pipe. No, I did not find someone but I am still not going to say anything because there is nothing t tell. I know what you are trying to do" Polly said in a matter of fact tone.

"But you have never need good with secrets Pol" Piper said a bit frustrated that her best friend decided to keep something from her.

….

Today is Valentine's Day and Piper had to be at work until midday. She woke up early and did the same routine as always and went downstairs but instead of breakfast she took an apple and left.

She was tired and miserable from missing her girlfriend but she really had to sign off important documents today before they publish at 08:00 am. She had been thinking of flying off to see her girlfriend after she is done.

"Alex is probably working had because people are taking their partners out on dates. I wish I could take Al out" Piper thought and sight heavily. She felt tears pricking her eyes but quickly dried them off before they could fall as she heard a knock on her door.

"Hi Miss, I have a delivery for Miss Pipe Chapman and I was told I would find her in here" The delivery guy said professionally.

"Hi, this is she" Piper replied in a similar professional tone.

"Please sign here mam"

"And here. Yes, thank you ad here you go. Enjoy your day"

"Thanks, you too." Piper said as she received a dozen roses with a card.

Happy Valentine's Day my love. I hope you have a wonderful day. I am sorry I could not call you or take any call because I had to leave early. Nevertheless, know that I am thinking about you and I miss you. Distance do not matter as long as I know that at the end of the day you are mine.

Now that gets me throughout the day and night. You are the most beautiful person I had ever seen; you astound me every time you look at me with your ocean blue eyes.

I used to not like Valentine's Day because I did not see what the big deal with until you gave me a reason to do so. I do not have much but for you I would go to the ends of the earth just to be with you. Where you go I will go.

I love you so much Piper 3

Your Alex XOXO

Piper smiled teary-eyed as she re-read the card before she reached for her phone to try to contact Alex but with no luck. Piper then decided hat after this she is flying out to be with her lover.12:0 pm came excruciatingly slow for the blond and she was out the door as fast as the wind with no moment to spare.

Piper got home and went straight to her room to freshen up without even greeting anyone and in a few minutes, she was out of her room, on her way to the airport.

She opened the front door leading outside and…

Shock… disbelieve… ghost…surprise…

"What are you doing here?"

"I need to talk to you Pipes please"

"Don't call me that Stella, you lost that right the moment you decided to cheat on me and then send your brother after me," Piper said angrily.

"Pipe…r please listen to me, I dint send him to do anything and I am really sorry I cheated on you. Was not thinking straight." Stella said in her thick Australian accent with pleading eyes if you did not know you would actually feel sorry for her.

"Clearly, look I have to go okay; MY GIRLFRIEND is waiting for me. Someone who loves and appreciates me for me. Someone way better than you will ever be now leave." Piper did not wait for her to explain and just banged the door in her face and leaned on it. She closed her eyes sighed deeply to regain her composure. She felt so relieved she did that and…

"Are you okay Pipes" Piper's eyes shot open wide. She would recognise this voice from anywhere.

"Alex? How did you… Al?" She said softly thinking that maybe she is seeing things all thanks to Stella.

"Hey baby, Surprise! Happy Valentine's day." Alex said with a huge smile that reached her eyes.

Piper ran into Alex's arms and hugged her tightly with her legs straddling Alex. Luckily, Alex was strong so she held onto Piper tightly and opened her legs for balance.

"OH MY WORD AL, YOU ARE REALLY HERE" Piper shouted happily and stood down on her own. Piper pulled Alex's head into a searing Kiss filled with emotions and she teared up out of joy though. They kissed deeply and passionately.

"I am really here Pipes" Alex replied after they pulled apart.

"But how? I mean you were already in the house… you were supposed to be working… how did you get here? How..." Piper was rambling.

"Well I…" Piper just could not resist and leaned in and kissed Alex softly.

"I'm sorry please continue. Its just that I can't believe you are really here with me." Piper said still in awe.

"You don't have to apologise Pipes. Anyway, as I was saying, I figured I wanted to spend Valentine's Day with the love of my life and tomorrow is your birthday of which I do not want to miss for anything in the world. But what I realised is that I don't want to be far away from you for a long time or even go a day without seeing you Pipes." Alex said and looked straight in the eyes of the blonde to see her reaction.

Piper could here where this was going but did not want to give herself too much hope yet, although she was already in tears because of how sweet she is right now. Piper nodded for Alex to continue, she did not trust her voice right now.

"I decided to move here Pipes. I do not want you to leave your business and family because I know how that feels like already. Therefore, I quit my job at Reds diner but I was working those double shifts so I could save up for a flight and an apartment here and here I am now. I called Polly yesterday asking for your address so I could surprise you" Alex finished her speech and Piper was full on crying. She threw herself in the arms of her lover.

"Oh Al, you have no idea how happy I am right now. This is the best surprise and best gift I could ever ask for. You just made my day. I love you so much Alex Vause." Piper kissed her deeply and pulled her to the couch without disconnecting their lips. Piper pushed Alex softly onto the couch and straddled her.

"I love you too Piper Chapman. So much I sometimes don't even know what to do with myself"

"Al you can't stay at an apartment, I mean look at this house. It is big enough to accommodate our friends and families combined. We don't even have to share a room if you don't want to but I told you before I will have a place for you to stay if you decided to move here baby." Piper said while softly caressing Alex's cheek with her thump.

"I did not just want to assume anything Pipes. You stay with your family and I did not want to impose" Alex said while casting her eyes down on her tummy between her and Piper because the blonde was still straddling her.

"Oh Al, baby my family wont have a problem with that because they love you already, even though they have not me you yet. My mom has been bugging me about bringing you here from the time we were still 'friends' and if it made you uncomfortable I would have gladly found us a house for the both of us. I told you I want to take care of you babe and I meant every word." Piper put her hand underneath Alex's chin and pulled it up so they were facing each other. Alex kissed Piper relaying all the words she could not utter with her mouth. Every emotion unexplained was put into the kiss.

"Thank you so much Pipes. I love you"

"I love you too Al. so I know that my mom went to a brunch with her colleagues and Cal and Neri went to their cabin for the whole week in the woods, how did you get in? Did the helpers know who you are my lady?" Piper asked the last part in a broken British accent that cause Alex to chuckle and she followed suite.

"Well my lady, Polly actually called them and organised everything beforehand, remind me to thank her. The woman that opened the door for me led me to this beautiful balcony with a scenic beauty that I got lost in while waiting for you and I lost track of time. By the way why were you at the door looking angry?"

Piper's eyes burned with anger as she recalled the earlier event and Alex saw this and immediately placed her hands on Piper's arms, brushing her up and down to calm her down.

"Well I was on my way to the airport so I could take the jet and fly out to come spend Valentine's Day with you because I missed you so much and when I received the roses, I knew I had to come be with you. Therefore, I got here, changed quickly, and was on my way to see you. Then when I opened the door, there was Stella about to knock. She came to ask for forgiveness for cheating and said she did not send her brother out for me and that her cheating was a mistake. I told her I am going to see my girlfriend who is so much better that she ever will be and slammed the door in her face then you found me. I guess I should be grateful because then I would have missed you and went the opposite direction." Piper said inordinately and at first, Alex was uncomfortable about Piper's ex wanting her back and then relaxed after what Piper had said lastly.

"I'm really sorry you had to go through those things Pipes." Alex hugged Piper closely and drew soothing patterns on her back.

"You have no idea how happy I am right now Al"

"I think I have a clue Pipes because I too am happy beyond measure to have you back in my arms."

"Come on I will introduce you to everyone in the house and then give you a tour. Where is your luggage?" Piper stood up and held out her hand for Alex to hold so she could help her up.

Piper called everyone in the huge sitting room hall used when there is guests in large numbers.

"Hello everyone thanks for coming out here and leaving your duties but there is someone very special that I would like to introduce to you. This is Alex Vause, my girlfriend, she will be staying with us, hopefully forever, and she is to be welcomed and treated as you treat everyone else in the house. Please make her feel at home." Piper said with a smile and she kept holding Alex's hand throughout. Everyone was happy for her because she was a good person and deserved to be happy.

"Al baby, this is, Mrs Thompson, she makes us breakfast, she had been staying with us for over 4 years now in the apartment outback and she has been with us since I was young.

Neri and Cal have their own personal helper, Mrs Wilson, My mom has her own helper too, and that is Mrs Washington. You and I will share Mrs Donald. Then there is five gardeners, four house cleaners. Miss Jones cooks with Mrs Thompson and two that do laundry."

"Hi everyone" Alex said cautiously and a bit shyly.

"Hello Miss Vause" they all said at once

"Welcome my dear child. Please call us if you need anything." Mrs Thompson said politely.

"Thank you very much" Alex replied kindly to the old woman.

"Okay that will be all. Thank you very much."

…

"And finally this is my room. We can share it if you want or you can have the room next to mine," Piper said as she led Alex in her room. The room was huge. There was a California king bed with four posts on the far left, the window had a couch/ deck where you can sit and enjoy the scene outside. There was a sleeper couch on the right and a mini bookshelf next to it. There was a big flat screen TV on the wall in front of the bed. She had two big walk-in closets big enough to be bedrooms, where she put her clothes in one and shoes in the next. There was a huge sliding door leading to a massive all-white bathroom that had a bathtub, a Jacuzzi, a shower, two cabinets and walled cupboards for towels and toiletries.

The walls are red in the bedroom except for one side with glowing painting was left white. There was a beautiful chandelier.

"I would really love to wake up next to you Pipes," Alex said as her hands circled Piper's waist and gently pulled her flush against her front and kissed her softly.

"How about I make a reservation for us so we could have dinner after we went to fetch your staff?"

"I got that under control Pipes. Tonight I am taking you out, you just have to be there and beautiful as you always do. Wear something sexy." Piper called Mrs Donald to come and clear-up on side of the Closet for Alex's staff, the bathroom always had space all she had to do was pack everything nicely on one side and change the bedding.

"No, please don't change the bedding, just the closet is fine" they left.

"Why don't you want the bedding to be changed Al?" Piper asked as they went to the garage, Piper decided to drive.

"Because you were sleeping there, the bedding is filled with my favourite scent. Sappy I know"

"You are such a dork"

"Yeah well I am your dork" Alex poked her tongue out at Piper.

"Yes you are and I love you dork"

"I love you too babe"

…

Carol was already back from her brunch and was in the family theatre trying to correct the film she was currently busy with now.

"Mrs Donald is my mother back yet?"

"Yes she is Miss Piper, she is in the theatre."

"Okay thanks, you may go now and finish unpacking please," Piper said politely.

"Al are you ready to meet my mom?" to say Alex was nervous is was an understatement and not only because she was Piper's girlfriend but also because of her background and the fact

"I don't know Pipes. I am a bit nervous. What if she hates me or approve of our relationship? I do not think I can handle that. I mean what do I have to offer to prove worthy to be with her daughter?" Alex said rambling a bit and Piper held her in her arms and hugged her.

"Al, babe relax okay. My mom will absolutely love you but not as much as me of course" Piper said this to try to lessen the tension but Alex was in her panicking mode. Piper called her mom on the intercom to come meet her in the living room.

"Hey Bumblebee, what is so important that I had to leave my work for instead of you coming to meet me, oh my who is this lovely lady?" Carol said as she entered the door.

"She is what is important. Mom I would like you to meet Alex and Alex this is Carol my mom." Piper said with a smile because she knew how her mom had wanted to meet Alex.

"Nice to meet you Mrs Chapman" Alex said politely and offered her hand for Carol to shake.

"Oh my Alex, how nice to finally meet you, you are beautiful just as my bumblebee had said" Carol pushed the hand aside and gave her a hug.

"I never really got a chance to thank you for what you did for my Piper, so thank you. Please call me Carol or mom you know, practice for the near future" Carol added with a smile and a wink.

"It was my pleasure" Alex said shyly and blushed.

"Mom, please don't scare her away, I just got here." Piper said in a playful but serious tone.

"Oh shut up Bumblebee, we all know that wedding bells are on the way soon." Piper and Alex blushed beet red. They had never talked about marriage but they can see each other in the future.

"So Alex, have you finally made a decision or you are just visiting? I know I am being forward but my Bumblebee had been talking non-stop about it and now we all want to here. Piper how rude of you, please get us something to drink. What would you like Alex honey?" Carol said with a clap of her hands and a smile, as she got comfortable. Alex gave Piper a look as if to say they all know but it was not out of anger just curiosity.

"Coffee will be fine, thanks Carol." Alex said a bit awkwardly because she was still nervous and calling her best producer by first name amazed her. Piper called on the intercom and asked for coffee for everyone.

"So? Is anyone going to say anything?" Carol asked a bit impatiently

"Mom relax. Yes, Alex has made a decision and she is going to move here" Piper finished with a smile.

"Oh I am so happy for you guys. So did you tell Mrs Donald to prepare everything for her? Where is her luggage?"

"Well mom we were just planning to go fetch it because Alex had thought she was going to stay at an apartment somewhere in town," Piper said with a knowing smile how her mother will respond.

"Nonsense, you will definitely not be staying in an apartment somewhere you don't know. This house is definitely big enough if you don't want to share a room with Piper here and need some privacy" Carol's words put Alex at ease and she started to relax.

"So…" Carol started but Piper interrupted her.

"Mom please slow down, we haven't talked much too about anything but we will let you know soon okay."

"Oh shut it Bumblebee, I only wanted to ask Alex how she is finding Manhattan so far." Carol said with a dismissal hand at Piper.

"I love it so far, thanks for asking and you have a lovely home too. Moreover, I must say that I really love your work. I'm your biggest fan." Alex said a bit relaxed this time with a small smile.

"I am glad you like it and this is not my home dear. It's your Girlfriend's and she insisted that we all be one big family and not scatter around and believe it or not we don't always see each other due to our schedules and this ginormous place. Piper wanted everyone to have their own space but her brother and his girlfriend love nature like hippies so they are always out in their forest cabin or camping. Thank you for acknowledging my work too." They had their coffee and talked about anything and everything that did not involve the couple's decisions yet.

"Okay girls I have to go finish up what I was busy with and Alex welcome home, please feel free to ask if you need anything." Carol said while she went on to kiss Piper's cheek and waved to Alex before she exited and left them alone. They also decided to go Fetch Alex's staff.

"Your mom is really nice. I like her"

"And she likes you too Al. I know the media says she is harsh and heartless but that is what the industry turns you into, you have to be tough if you want your work done precisely and effectively. You might also here stories about me from my employees as well."

"Now that I don't believe a second. You being tough? I need to see that in action to believe it Pipes," Alex said with a smile and a light chuckle and the blonde glared at her playfully.

They drove for over an hour and a half before they got to the apartment building Alex was going to stay at and it looked a bit scary.

"I know it looks shady but it was within my budget and it's not so bad on the inside." Alex said unexpectedly.

"Well I am glad you won't be staying here Al. now shall we go see if we need movers or any help"

"Well I did not bring everything with me, it's only my clothes and the rest is going to be shipped here soon" Piper got out of her car, went to Alex's side, and opened the door for her.

"So chivalrous of you babe." Alex said in a playful tone with a hand on her heart. This cause the blue eyed-blonde to chuckle and she followed suite.

They got inside and indeed, it was a bit decent. Alex was not lying about not having much, she still had her bags just by the door because she did not want to be late and meet Piper by the gate or outside. She only had her clothes and a few books of which they loaded in the boot and backseat of the car and left. Alex was going to call the building manager about her refund.

They went back home and asked the helpers to unload the car and start unpacking.

They went home and proceeded to 'their' bedroom to freshen up but Alex thought it was going to be a good idea to use separate rooms so they will not see each other until when they have to go.

They both got ready separately and Alex was wearing black leather pants that hugged her in all the right places, white shirt with a few buttons undone showing modest amount of cleavage and a dark red jacket that was a bit tight also, showing off her muscles and was ¾ long on the arms. She topped it off with black strap heels.

Piper wore a knee-high dark red dress with lace on top. It was a tight-fit and showed all her wonderful curves. It was a deep V-shaped in the front all the way to her belly and it showed the insides of her breasts and she was not wearing a bra. She completed her outfit with long black heels that made her a few inches taller but more than Alex because she was also wearing heels but if she was not they would be the same height. They were matching with the Jacket and dress but it was not planned, just a good coincidence and because since its valentine they wore red.

They decided to meet in the living room, Alex was the first to arrive there, and she could not wait to see her Piper. A few minutes later Piper emerged by the door and then she stopped. They both took in each other's appearances.

"Wow…" they said in union.

"You look beautiful Pipes," Alex said and looked at Piper with so much love and adoration.

"You do too Al. I think we should go before we change our minds." Piper said as she saw the look Alex was giving her after checking her out and she was sure she spotted the same look.

"After you my lady" Alex gestured with a bow of her head and smiled.

"Why thank you my lady" they laughed and left. A car was waiting for them and Alex opened the door before the driver could.

…END OF CHAPTER…