Chapter 34: the road to recovery 2 shall travel

"I am so sorry…"

"I am just messing with you guys. Someone please go call Nicky." Everyone sighed in relief because it was beginning to get awkward as they did not know what to say.

"Oh Ally cat you… if you were okay I would smack you in the head for trying to give this old woman a heart attack." Diane said making everyone laugh.

"It's good so see you too ma. Long time…" Diane hugged her baby gently as to not hurt her.

"Mom?" Alex called out with a raised eyebrow and the older blonde haired woman went on to hug Alex too.

"I am glad you are okay Alex. You gave us such a fright and might I say that your fiancée looks like a ghost but now that will all be fine." Carol said with a smile on her face but tears were also threatening to fall.

"Hey I am right here you know…" piper mocked hurt and pouted her lips.

"Fuck you Alex, how could you scare me like that?" Nicky broke the calm spell as she barged into the room actually looking angry with puffy red eyes.

"I am sorry Nick. I was just trying to make a joke to lighten up the mood." Alex regretted her actions as she saw the state her friend was in.

"You are lucky you're already beat or I would beat you up right now." everyone was recovered from the little shock and they chatted the day away. Piper still refused to leave and if her fiancée can't get her to leave then no one can. Alex spent another week in the hospital just for close monitoring and then was discharged after.

She has been home for another week and she was glad but with broken fingers and a leg it meant she can't move or do staff on her own and they got her agitated. She had five (5) weeks left before she could remove the casts. Her ribs were healing nicely but her skin was still purplish in colour.

"Al babe I know how you feel and I get but please just let me help you until you can get the casts off." Piper said calmly and she was really trying not to be mad at Alex but the older woman made it hard sometimes.

"No Piper you don't know how it feels. I can't even go to the toilet on my own. I can't do anything besides just sitting here and doing nothing but wait for all of you to help me. I don't even have time to myself." Alex said harshly and she regretted it immediately because she is grateful for Piper and she seriously needs her help but she just can't help it. Piper didn't know what to do right now so she just placed Alex's phone on the bed next to her as well as food beyond reach with the hand that is fine.

"Okay Al I will give you your space so call me or anyone if you need help. You're right, I don't know how you feel but I just tried to put myself in your shoes and imagined how it would be like if it were me and how I would need help. I am sorry. I was just trying to help because I love you and I hate to see you suffering." Piper's voice cracked at the end of the sentence. With that she was headed for the door, not wanting Alex to see her cry over something so stupid.

"Piper…" Softly Alex called out to her lover ready to apologize because she knows Piper doesn't deserve this kind of treatment.

"It's okay Alex I get it. I will just…" tears were now running down her face so she hurriedly left the room. Piper still felt guilty about Alex being in an accident because of her causing arguments that were unnecessary. Her temper always gets the better of her but now she won't let it.

Alex could not chase after Piper because of her condition but she also knew that the blonde needed time to cool of for a bit.

ALEX: I am sorry Pipes. I should not have taken my stress out on you. The accident was not your fault, please don't blame yourself. I love you.

Piper was on the rooftop garden just walking around and doing nothing in particular whilst her mind ran wild with thoughts about the accident, the wedding and the magazine. She felt her phone vibrate in her back pocket and took it out to see a message from Alex.

PIPER: You don't have to be sorry. I love you too…

That is all piper said as she ignored all the "it's not your fault" message like she didn't see it because according to her, it was her fault they fought and Alex went out. She stayed up there for about thirty minutes before she received another message from Alex asking her if she could help her in the bathroom. She hurriedly went to their room to help her fiancée.

"Hey Al…" piper said cautiously as she stood by the door awkwardly.

"Hey Pipes! You can come in you know. I don't bite… too hard." Alex was trying to lighten up the mood and it worked a bit as a small smile appeared on Piper's face even though it didn't reach the eyes it was still genuine.

Piper walked in and stood by the bed.

"You need help going to the bathroom Al?" Piper asked as she saw Alex making no move to get out of the bed.

"Actually pipes I wanted to talk to you and I am sorry I used my condition to get you here but as you can see I can't chase after you." Alex said apologetically. Piper sat on the bed next to Alex and the former beckoned her to lie down next to her. They both missed this so much, just being close to one another without uttering a word.

"Look Al it's okay. I understand why you acted or said what you did and I get it. I am sorry I have been on you case a lot. I mean you were badly injured and the last thing you want is to be stressed and feel like you are denied a time to yourself. And …"

Piper was cut off by Alex's lips on hers and she moaned at the sensation as it has been a long time since they had a kiss like this. Piper had been walking on eggshells around Alex and they only shared a few packs here and there.

Alex's working hand pulled piper by the nape to deepen the kiss but piper made no move to place her hands on Alex afraid of hurting her. The feeling became too unbearable and Piper's mind functioned on its own and she found her right hand caressing Alex's breast with feather-like touches.

They pulled away when the need for air became greater.

"Wow…"

"Yes wow, I forgot how good you taste and I never want to go a day without a kiss ever again." Alex said as she placed her hand on Piper's cheek and softly ran her fingers up and down it. She cupped her chin and placed a few pecks on Piper's lips and lastly her nose.

"I never want that to happen either. I am sorry I have been distant in showing my affection towards you. The guilt kept pestering me but now I won't let it happen again." Piper kissed Alex as if to seal her promise.

"Now let's start afresh. No more feeling guilty and being distant towards each other. Okay"

"Hi my name is Alex and I think you're lacking."

"Lacking what?"

"Vitamin ME…" Alex's face was adorned with a smirk and a raised eyebrow bringing in her cocky self.

"HA, HA, HA, HA Al, real mature. That was the worst pickup line I ever heard in my life and I am sorry but I am going to have to live without you because I already have a fiancée whom I love so much." Piper was laughing wholeheartedly and that is all that Alex wanted to see. The glow returning in her lovers eyes.

Swell she must be a lucky lady to have such a committed lover as yourself." Alex teased and they shared a soft, breath-taking kiss.

"Actually, I am the lucky one."

"You don't say…"

"I am, I mean she treats me right, with love and always put up with my childish temper and she always sticks around. She even agreed to marry me so if that don't spell "lucky one" then I don't know what does." Piper said with conviction and loving eyes that were meant for Alex only.

"We are both lucky to have found each other. I mean you are stubborn but also brave. My knight in shining armour."

"You know, no one has ever used that word to define me in the history of the universe."

"I heart you" Alex placed a hand on Piper's cheek.

"What? Is that I love you fir pussy?" Alex chuckled before responding.

"Say pussy again"

"I heart you too."

Seal it with a kiss they do and piper becomes the bigger spoon.

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Weeks passed and Alex removed her casts but she still had to visit the physiotherapist often so she could train her leg to walk right. She still needed her crutches to move longer distances in the house. She was also training her hand to be able to grab and squeeze but she was able to use it to hold the crutch.

The person who had hit Alex and just drove was found but Alex refused to lay charges. It was a woman in her late thirties who was driving herself to the hospital while in labour. It turns out she was homeless and living in her car for the past month. Her husband died and it turns out he was legally married to another woman first and she got all his possessions because with the woman it was not legal, just in church and the husband was the breadwinner whilst she was a housewife.

She lost everything so Alex insisted on using her savings to get this woman and her beautiful daughter whom she named Alexandra after Alex and she gave them the apartment she had before moving in with piper. Jacqueline Pierce is the said woman and her daughter's name is Alexandra Lilly Pierce. Jacqueline was offered a job in the mansion as a helper was her baby is old enough because she didn't have any qualifications to be able to get a better job.

Today is the Helper's day so they get to go on a picnic of their choice and bring their families. Everything is paid for by the Chapmans of course.

'Al what do you want to do today?" piper asked Alex as they both just woke up.

"You"

Piper swelled hard and cleared her throat. Ever since Alex got into the accident and was in a coma for a month plus the six weeks with a cast they didn't have sex and piper also refrained from masturbating because her fiancée was also not getting any action.

"Al don't tease me. Your hand is not yet fine."

"Oh come on Pipes, it's been over two months, almost three without sex and before the accident we used to have sex almost everyday and not once even. My hand is fine and who said I need a hand to please my fiancée?" Alex started whiny but finished her sentence with cockiness and a smirk.

"And besides…" Alex was cut off by Piper's lips on hers. They both moaned at the feeling. Damn they are never going this long without sex. Accident or not. They will make it happen. Piper gets to be top because Alex's leg was still a work in progress and Piper couldn't be happier.

Soon enough their tank tops were flying across the room and the fact that they sleep without bras is a plus. Piper moved down to Alex's neck and sucked leaving hickeys everywhere and Alex was already on the edge.

"Pipes babe it's been a long time so no teasing okay and can us worship each other's bodies after the first round because I need a release or I will burst." Alex's voice was rapier and hoarser that piper visibly shivered and agreed. Piper made her way to Alex's centre but Alex stopped her.

"Together babe so bring your ass here. Let's 69." Piper grinned and took her position and then bon appetit'.

Meanwhile downstairs….

Diane was busy making breakfast when Carol walked into the kitchen.

"Good morning."

"Oh good morning Carol, I didn't hear you come in."

"Sorry if I startled you." Carol said as she proceeded to pour herself a cup if coffee.

"No it's okay. Breakfast is almost ready so if you could please set the breakfast bar just for the two of us. With those two not down by this time, I am not waking them up." Diane laughed because she knows her daughter too well.

"You are right. I am not going to be waking them up either." Carol laughed as well. She set the plates and everything. They sat down and enjoyed their food.

"So I am off today and I was wondering if you would be willing to come spend the spa vouchers with me today and then we could go shopping after?" Carol said as they were finishing up their food and she was carrying the plates to the sink to begin washing them.

"I would love to come. I could use a massage after the unpacking and redecorating I just did not so long ago. Let me just go freshen up and then we can go." Diane left to her apartment and Carol retrieved to her room too to freshen up.

They were done and ready to go in an hour's time. They left a note for their daughters for whenever they decide to leave their room.

"I don't think I will ever get used to seeing so many cars belonging to one household." Diane said with a chuckle as they entered they garage.

"The moment you start driving them all then soon it will he just cars to you." Carol replied with a smile. Today we are taking the Porsche, it's a nice day outside.

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"Wow that was hot." Piper said as she breathlessly laid back on the bed next to Alex on her back.

"Definitely hot. I forgot how flexible you are babe." Alex teased piper

"Yoga babe, it's all yoga." Piper replied with a chuckle.

"Come on let's go shower and have real breakfast." Alex said as she sat up on the bed with her legs on the side ready to stand up. Piper followed her limping lover into the shower but she was getting there. She didn't even use her crutches that much in their room.

They took a shower and headed downstairs for breakfast and found the note from their parents. They decided to have a lazy day and just binge and feed on junk for today. I mean who can say no to junk food?

Weeks passed Alex was fully recovered now but not once did they mention wedding plans but now it was unavoidable. They decided to have their mothers plan their wedding because they knew both their styles. So it was going to be a surprise wedding for them both and they couldn't be happier.

Piper was busy with the magazine because there had been some issues with a column about Laura Prepon's book, "the stash plan" because her editors and Laura's manager didn't have an agreement on something but Piper had told them to meet Laura's demands whom Piper invited to dinner as an apology.

Piper couldn't help but notice that Laura looked like her fiancée minus the glasses and tattoos and she couldn't wait to see her fiancée's reaction when they meet and not just see her on TV.

Today was dinner night and it was just going to be Piper, Alex, Laura and her partner whom they did not know. Diane and Carol took a trip Diane had gotten over Christmas.

"Babe you look great don't worry."

"Pipes I have to worry. A celebrity is coming over her for dinner with you and ME."

They got ready and the cook prepared everything and now they were awaiting their guests and they didn't have to wait long as they heard a knock at the door and Alex was nervous.

"Hi! Please come on in."

"Hi guys so this is…"

"Taylor Schilling…" Alex and Piper said in unison. Laura and Taylor laughed at the two.

"Yes this is Taylor, my wife but no body knows for the sake of the show and I felt like I could trust you Piper so yeah."

"Oh my word 'laylor' is real. I called it. I knew it." Alex was happy and all her nerves were long forgotten as she was screaming like a kid on Christmas morning.

"Please excuse my fiancée, she is your number one fan. She always binge on your show OITNB. Please come in" Piper said causing the three of them to laugh.

(I ran out of ideas so guys Laura had Taylor are casts on OITNB but they ate not Vauseman. Just use your imaginations and give them a hot couple name with the same scenario sorry.)

"Hey I am right here and you also binge with me. Congratulations on your marriage and making my dream come true." Alex said as they ushered the couple inside.

"Thanks and congratulations on your engagement too." They enjoyed dinner and chatted away. Laylor complemented the food several times. Now everyone moved into the lounge with a wine glass.

"It's crazy how much we look alike guys. I mean you guys can play our stunts on the show." Taylor said.

"No you guys can be our stunts. I mean come on, you guys are acting it while we live it except for the drugs of course." Alex said and they all laughed.

"Yeah, yeah. Anyway thank you guys so much for dinner. It was amazing but we have to be on our way now. I hope we can do this again sometimes." Laura said and they all agreed.

…END OF CHAPTER…..