Chapter five: marry me
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For the last 18 months Quinn and Santana have been going stronger. it has been better than good. Santana now lives in an apartment Quinn had rented for them. Of course Maribel had to agreed first.
Santana practically decorated the whole apartment. Quinn had given her a credit card to do as she pleases. Santana was raised well so she didn't misuse the card. Santana put different colors with a touch of a little of things from her culture. the apartment looked homey and colorful. Quinn didn't really like too much color, but Santana did it and it was beautiful and a little of Santana's age so she understood. Santana had a small ford car Maribel had bought for her, but she never allowed her take it to school now that she lived off campus Santana went with the car.
On her last birthday Quinn surprised her with a maroon Audi S5 as her birthday gift. Quinn pretended to send the ford for servicing that day. They went for a romantic dinner. Santana didn't know Quinn knew it was her birthday. It was when they were at dinner that Quinn surprised her with a key In a box. At first Santana was tensed about the small box, but when she saw the key she relaxed. Not that she does want to marry Quinn, but just the idea that it was time scares her. She didn't know what the key was for Quinn told her to just wait.
When they got to the apartment Santana saw the car wrapped with a ribbon. She screamed got in and looked around the car with love and appreciation. Quinn got in they went for a short ride and came back. Quinn told Santana to relax, she asked Maribel and she'd approved so she should feel free and not panic. Quinn returned the ford home for whenever Santana was there for weekends or breaks. It was brittany that chose the Audi car. She knew Santana had admired the car once.
Quinn had earlier called Ellen, Santana's former roommate to decorate the bed with roses and put scented candles all over the room before they got back to the apartment from dinner. It was the best birthday Santana ever had.
They made love that night four times. It was the longest they ever went in a night. It was Santana's day and Quinn did all those things she wanted, Santana was happy beyond words. They slept in till noon the next day.
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Santana wanted sex a lot and Quinn wasn't the type to do a lot of rounds. She always took her time to make love and gave Santana pleasure, but when they both came she just wanted to hold Santana and slept. She wasn't the type to show too much affection like Santana wanted. She kissed and held Santana ofcourse in front of everyone, but Santana wanted to be kissed longer, sit on her all the time. She wanted those things. she understood Santana was younger and more outgoing. She is a talker in bed she tells Quinn what she wanted. She wanted different styles, she wanted Quinn to tell her what she wanted or fantasized and Quinn was the shy types. She Mostly moans or say 'San'. Santana wanted Quinn to talk dirty, dominant her and Quinn wasn't really like that. She tries to do as Santana wanted just to keep up. She learnt when she did those things it normally satisfied Santana the first round so she tries to do them so she could let her sleep. She truly loves Santana like she never did any girl. But She just wanted to make her understand it was okay to love each other in their own ways. That love was more than just physical pleasures. You could love each other even when you were too old and sex wasn't the 'A' thing then. Santana understood, but insisted if Quinn wasn't too shy and more forward with her who else will she share those intimate sacred times with?. of course with her.
They both made sense and both understood a long term relations needs not just love and care, it also needs respect, compatibility and compromise for it to be sustained. At this point they were already In love they just needed to sustain it.
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Their first fight was during one of Santana's breaks. she was staying with Quinn in her New York apartment. when Santana went to surprise her at the office Quinn was happy she came. Santana got turn on when she entered the office, sees Quinn seated with reading glasses wearing her power suit looking so sexy. They started making out and Santana wanted more, she wanted to fuck Quinn on her desk and she refused to give in. Santana thought it was sexy, but she wouldn't have it. if some one came in, God forbids her own mother found out?. Santana rushed to lock the door, but Quinn still refused. She just wouldn't give in Santana was pissed so she left back to the apartment. That day Quinn had a lot of work so she puts that behind her and did her work. When she got home that night Santana had already slept. Quinn tried to wake her to talk, but she was deep asleep or pretending to be deep asleep Quinn let it go.
The next day when Santana woke first, she notice Quinn didn't eat the food she left her in the microwave so she decided to make her favorite breakfast. while she was busy making the breakfast wearing only a short and a vest. Quinn quietly walks to her naked. She stood inces away from her so she wouldn't know she was naked. She kissed her neck and said good morning. Santana wanted to say "what is good about the morning", but stopped herself and just nodded. Quinn started soothing her hands and ask her what she was making her. Santana quietly said sauces and toast. Quinn then told her she was so hungry. Santana told her breakfast wouldn't take long she should just grab a seat. Quinn puts both her hands in Santana's vest smooching her breasts, pinching her nipples then shifted closer so as Santana could feel her erected breast from behind and whispers in her ears.
"am not hungry for food am hungry for you..". She off the gas and grabs Santana then drops her on the kitchen table. She pulled Santana closer kisses her hard then She pulled her shorts and vest with one swift move. Santana was shocked!. Quinn pulls her closer again, this time took her already harden right breast in her mouth sucks and sucks then took the other one and did the same. She then widen Santana's legs apart, puts them on her shoulders and ate her out. Santana was talking in tongues. Quinn who wasn't one of those fond of kissing after licking, kissed Santana hard and entered her with two fingers. Santana wasn't going to last long. Quinn thrusts fast and hard and Santana came hard. She collapses on Quinn's shoulders. Quinn kisses her sides and told her to never ever doubt she wanted her as much. it just might not be as she might always wanted. Santana said sorry and held onto her. After some few minutes, Quinn moves back and looks at Santana smiles and ask her if she was tired Santana said not even close, so she put her legs around her and carried her to their bedroom kissing her along the way for round two. they made sweet love and felt asleep breakfast was long forgotten.
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It was about 15 months ago when Quinn finally met Brittany. Brittany had made someone in South Africa. He was an America who works for an American company that had offices all over the world. At the time he and his boss were working in Ghana. They had a conference in South Africa for a week that's when he met Brittany. His name is Artie Abrams . He is the IT head of the company he works for. The relations was mind blowing. They had a lot in common. They were perfect for each other. So when Brittany was done in South Africa she went to the country Arie was staying at for another month then flew back to the U.S. She and Santana misses each other, but really felt happy for each other.
When Brittany finally came back she went straight to Ithaca. Quinn was so nervous she wanted Brittany to like her. Brittany had refused to Skype with her she wanted to meet her in person and analyze her herself not just what Santana was selling or telling her.
Santana was cooking as usual so Quinn went to pick her from the airport. She held the sign 'Santana's Britt Britt!'.
As Brittany approached her, she saw her and waves. Brittany fake smiles and stood in front of Quinn just looking at her then Quinn shyly said "hi" Brittany just kept starring at her but finally says "hello". They shake hands then Brittany said she had seen her before. Quinn said probably from Santana or passing by?. Brittany says probably yes, she was sure she had seen Quinn somewhere, but she couldn't recall where. After the awkward meeting Brittany just dropped her box for Quinn to pull then Starts walking pass her. Quinn did and follows her. They got to the car she drove.
On the way she put on some music, Adele's. Brittany told her if she was trying to get her approval she was doing a good job. Quinn didn't understand what she meant so Brittany says Adele's first album was what she listens to sometimes while she worked. Quinn swore Santana never told her. She just genuinely loves Adele. From there on they talked about songs, films, cars and video games. Artie had taught Brittany some games which Quinn also played. They found out they had some few similar likes and Brittany appreciated Quinn's fun side and humbleness she was sure she would cherish her Sanny forever.
Immediately they stopped at the apartment, Santana ran out and hugged brittany. They held each other then peck on the lips it was sweet and emotional moment for the two besties. Santana had cooked Brittany's favorite, she and Quinn ate a lot. She admired Quinn's respect for food and openness. She told her she used to be fat so she doesn't eat as much now days, but she has always loved Santana's Native American cuisines. They joke and watched tv. when it got late brittany went to the guest room. Santana thanked Quinn for picking brittany and making the effort in conversations with her best friend. It meant a lot the people she loves the most finally meeting and liking each other. The next day brittany made Quinn take her to a club, made her dance and went to play some video games at the arcades. At the end of the weekend Quinn was spending there she was beat. when she went back to New York she could hardly go to work the next morning.
Mercedes wasn't happy Quinn had met Santana's bestie but she hadn't met the Santana herself. So the next weekend Quinn invited Mercedes to spend the weekend in Ithaca with them. Santana had told brittany who had left for New York three day after Quinn left, that Quinn was going back for the weekend with her bestie, brittany insisted Quinn should pick her up so the three can go back to Ithaca together by car.
Throughout the ride Mercedes and brittany fought. They fought about music, Quinn's driving, who was more lucky Quinn or Santana. The experience was just too much for Quinn. She swore never to put herself in such a position again.
When they got to the apartment Santana was shocked but grateful to see brittany. She didn't tell her she was going to follow them back. She was glad she came though, Quinn had told her how harsh Mercedes can be. Mercedes surprised Quinn by being too nice to Santana. At first she thought she was pretending, but she wasn't. Mercedes explained to her that she had never seen her that happy in some many years they had known each other so, she had already approved Santana. she just wanted to see her happy with Santana in their bubble of love with her own eyes that's why she wanted to come in the first place. Quinn was glad It meant a lot to her. But when it came to brittany it was a different case to say the least.
they bickered, pushed and pulled. Santana decided never to have them together again unless it was necessary. To Mercedes and Brittany though they were happy because they knew Quinn and Santana were lucky to have not just each other, but people like themselves as their best friends. They four had each other's back.
At the end of the weekend, the trip back was a blast. When Santana called Quinn to ask about their trip back she was shock to hear they were still hanging out together! the three of them before Quinn dropped them home. She couldn't believe it, but She felt more happier than ever
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The first time Santana met the Fabray family, few months ago she was so nervous. What Quinn predicted wasn't the case. She thought her mother was going to make the whole dinner awkward. She was wrong. When Santana and Maribel arrived Quinn was outside waiting for them. she turned and saw her mother standing just behind her. She asked why. she told her she was standing to welcome her future in- laws. Quinn begged her mother to behave and not embarrass her please. And she didn't. She personally stood there and welcomed them then had a polite conversation with them the whole time during dinner. She listened and asked questions politely. Quinn, Franny and Russ were stunned the whole time. If you didn't know Quinn well enough you would have thought she lied about her mother.
Franny too didn't cause any problems that time. she didn't talk much either. she just observed and chipped in once in a while. She didn't approve how it started, but her Lucy was happy that was all that mattered.
Santana visited four times after that. And all those times it was Judy that invited her. She likes Santana, she felt proud to show her off. What is not to like?. She is brilliant and has a breathtaking beauty and good manners, she fits perfectly.
Santana had once asked Quinn why she doesn't call her San or hon like she normally does while in front of Judy?. Quinn pointed to her that in their family it was more respectful to say one's name. Their mother didn't like pet names, she didn't approve. Quinn pleaded with Santana to just let it go that when her mother wasn't there she will.
Judy was so always nice to Santana she thought Quinn had exaggerated a bit until one day Quinn called Santana to introduce her to some of her mother's friends and she said 'hon' then Judy said. "Quinn dear please call her name properly so they know what to call her, we wouldn't want people calling her hon would we". Quinn nodded and did as instructed then gave Santana a look like"I told you so". Santana just faked a smile then spoke to them. She understood what Quinn meant. Judy was nice, but also very annoying and overbearing.
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One weekend, Quinn told Santana she was going to their store in California. She wasn't going to be at Ithaca that weekend. Maribel had also called her, but asked her to come home she hasn't been there for a while. Seeing Quinn wasn't going to be there she decided to go home and not make an excuse to her mum. On the Saturday morning as she woke at home, she heard some noises out back at the ranch. She got dressed and went out to see what all the commotion was about. Just when she stepped out she saw someone riding one of their horses. As she got closer she saw her mum and the Pierces hailing the rider who was going back and forward with some mild stunts. As Santana reached where they stood, they all said Sanny "hey" then continued to look towards the rider. As if they didn't miss her all those weeks she wasn't back home. She Pouted and looked closer then saw it was Quinn. She opened her mouth agape, flabbergasted. She looked at her family and asked "what the hell?". They all pretended to not know what was going on she smiles and jumped asking "what was happening". they all kept watching Quinn as if they weren't hearing her then Quinn finally came to a stop in front of her smiling. She removed the cap and the glasses smiling at her so, Santana just moved closer held the ropes having a very big smile looking at Quinn she asked "have I told you how In love with you I am?". Quinn answered shyly smiling "yes, but not today". Santana then told her she loves her so so very much. The Pierces who are dramatic set of people were making whistle sounds with their mouths and saying go Quinn, go Sanny. Maribel just smiles watching them proudly. They were all glad Quinn could now ride. It meant a lot to them all.
Quinn them came down and knelt on her kneels in front of Santana and opens a box with a beautiful diamond ring, she shyly ask Santana to marry her. Santana held her mouth with both hands turned to Maribel then the Pierce who were all smiling, nodding at her to say yes. She said "yes". Quinn stood up pulled her Into a kiss. Everyone clapped, hugged and wished them well. Santana then realized they all planned it. When she came out the house they had a nonchalant attitude about the rider and Santana seeing the rider on the horse as if it was nothing. It's now clear, they were hailing Quinn to be bold so as She will see her on a horse for the first time.
Santana didn't know Quinn had been going to Lopez's whenever she could for the last couple of months. Papa Pierce and Maribel coached her through. She had done a lesson or two about horse riding online. So, after asking Maribel's permission she told her she was going to propose to Santana on Khal. They did everything they could, but Khal wouldn't budge. So just to be safe the Pierces showed Quinn another horse which was also close to Santana and it was a success. Quinn told her all about it that night. Santana pouted to brittany for not telling her. Brittany just hugged and kissed her then told her it was a surprise. she should just let it go. It was all worth it and Maribel was in it too. She asked her home just so Quinn could propose. Santana kissed, hugged and thanked her mum, It meant a lot to her. They all had a laugh that night everybody was so happy.
That day Quinn spent the night at Lopez's for the first time. They talked about their wedding some more, made love and slept. They both felt happy and contented. They had come a long way from the first night they'd met when Quinn nervously reported for duty.
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After some weeks, Santana finally finishes her final exams. She was going to see Quinn in two days. She had done her clearance. Attended some few parties and said goodbye to friends, mates and lectures, Quinn had booked her a ticket for the shot journey from Ithaca to New York. She didn't want her to drive alone. She was too busy to pick her and didn't fully trust the office drivers. they could be rough drivers a times.
finally when she arrived she went straight to Quinn's place. She thought she was going to be in waiting for her. Just as she enters she realizes Quinn still wasn't back and hasn't call so she calls her, but she wasn't answering. she calls the office line and she was told she had left like an hour ago so she went and took a bath then waited.
She felt asleep on the couch still waiting. By the time she woke it was already evening time. She had slept for two good hours and Quinn still wasn't back. It was very much unlike Quinn not to come home knowing she was home nor even calling her so, she checks her HTC phone again and realized it was off, the battery had ran out. She plugs in the charger then went to get some water, something to eat and some painkillers for her headache.
By time she came back her phone had almost thirty notifications. Some miss calls, voice message, texts and Emails. She checked the missed calls first. She saw her mum's so she calls her first. As the phone was ringing she hears banging on the door. She felt confused Maribel hasn't pick so, she redials once again while walking towards the door. as she opens it Maribel was picking her call while standing outside with Mercedes beside her. Santana started to ask Maribel what was going on, why were she at Quinn's?, when she notices Mercedes wasn't herself. She had a bloody eye and her looks was all serious she then properly turns towards her mum. Before she could even asks what was happening she told her that Quinn was in an accident. She was in the hospital they needed her to go with them...
Santana couldn't move. Maribel shakes her and told her she should move, they had to go. She didn't still so Maribel removes the keys and locks the door. she pulls Santana with her and drove them to the hospital. Not a single word was spoken the only sound heard was Mercedes crying. Santana didn't cry. she still didn't fully understand what was going on. She just wanted her mum to drive fasted so she could see her Quinn. She was sure there was a misunderstanding, she thought, for gods sake come on i just spoke to Quinn some few hours ago... No, I didn't actually. it was last night No, it wasn't last night too. It was two days ago when Quinn called to ask me about my final brutal accounting paper...
To be continued...
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