Chapter 5-We Won't Back Down
Women loose their poise. They let themselves be violated. Men, vindicate a women's dignity. They take it away like it were the string that cut the tie between mother, and child.
BACKGROUND MUSIC:
No Surprise - Chris Daughtry
It had been two months since their first wedding meet with Carly. Since then, they got the flowers, the dress, Ethan's suit, sent out the invitations, booked their date, got the cake, the center-pieces, and finally, booked their honeymoon.
So, there she stood. Staring at herself in the full-length mirror. Her hair was half up, with country loose braids holding half of her hair layer atop her head, and the rest of her waves cascading around her. She had a beautiful, long white lace Vera Wang wedding dress clinging to every curve in her body. Her baby bump was clearly visible, now seven months pregnant. But, she wasn't extremely huge, according to Dr. Lee, the baby was a little small than most, due to the size of Lulu's abdominal sac, so the bump was now the size of a five month pregnant women, which Lulu absolutely thanked god for.
She stepped backwards, three steps to get a better look at herself. Today would mark the first day of forever. Lulu looked over to Carly, who was sitting on the small sofa, drinking a glass of champagne. "I just can't believe you're getting married, sweetie." Carly smiled, and got up, and went over to Lulu, and held her shoulders from behind. "You look beautiful." Lulu smiled, and took a deep breath as she heard the music start playing.
"Okay. This is it." Lulu looked over to Carly who was trying to reassure her.
"I'm ready." Lulu nodded to Carly, and proceeded to the huge, glass mirror doors.
The doors were opened, and she saw her dad, and walked over to him. "Hey gumdrop." He smiled at her.
"Hey."
She braced herself as the next set of doors opened, revealing Ethan, and everyone else.
There was Robert, Robin, Spinelli, Maxie, Sonny, Lucky, Nikolas, Tracy, Edward, Monica, Holly, Patrick, Emma, Michael, Claudia, Johnny, and other people she didn't exactly know. As the doors opened, her eyes instantly went to his. She knew that every set of eyes in the church were on her, but she didn't care. The only set of eyes she looked at were his.
They started slowly walking, and finally made it to the small platform. She kissed her father goodbye, and walked up to Ethan. He took her hand, and looked into his eyes, hoping for reassurance. He looked at her with compassion, understanding, and reassurance. It was like his eyes told her it was okay.
The priest started talking, and it seemed like forever until he finally said to Ethan, "Ethan, you may start your vows."
Lulu watched Ethan's lips part, and listened for what he was about to say.
"Well, Miss Spencer. Lulu. Love. I know it's only been a mere 10 months that we have known one another, but the moment I laid eyes on you, I knew you were something special. I look at you, and see the life that I should have had years ago, but I'm glad I didn't. Because I wouldn't be here with you right now I used to remaniss about what I wanted in life, but now, I have it. I love you. And I plan to love you forever.
Lulu smiled at him, and felt the cool, water drip down her face.
"Ethan, please repeat after me;" The priest began.
"I, Ethan Lovett, take you, Lesley Lu Spencer, to be my lawfully wedded wife, my constant friend, my faithful partner and my love from this day forward. In the presence of God, our family and friends, I offer you my solemn vow to be your faithful husband in sickness and in health, in good times and in bad, and in joy as well as in sorrow. I promise to love you unconditionally, to support you in your decisions, to honor and respect you, to laugh with you and cry with you, and to cherish you for as long as we both shall live."
He repeated.
"I, Ethan Lovett, take you, Lesley Lu Spencer, to be my lawfully wedded wife, my constant friend, my faithful partner and my love from this day forward. In the presence of God, our family and friends, I offer you my solemn vow to be your faithful husband in sickness and in health, in good times and in bad, and in joy as well as in sorrow. I promise to love you unconditionally, to support you in your decisions, to honor and respect you, to laugh with you and cry with you, and to cherish you for as long as we both shall live."
"Do you, Ethan Lovett take Lesley Lu Spencer to be your wife, to have, and to hold?""I do." And with that, he slipped the diamond band onto her third finger on her left hand, joining it with the ring he bought her a few months back.
"Lesley, please repeat after me;"
"I, Lesley Lu Spencer, take you, Ethan Lovett, to be my lawfully wedded husband, my constant friend, my faithful partner and my love from this day forward. In the presence of God, our family and friends, I offer you my solemn vow to be your faithful wife in sickness and in health, in good times and in bad, and in joy as well as in sorrow. I promise to love you unconditionally, to support you in your decisions, to honor and respect you, to laugh with you and cry with you, and to cherish you for as long as we both shall live."
She repeated.
"I, Lesley Lu Spencer, take you, Ethan Lovett, to be my lawfully wedded husband, my constant friend, my faithful partner and my love from this day forward. In the presence of God, our family and friends, I offer you my solemn vow to be your faithful wife in sickness and in health, in good times and in bad, and in joy as well as in sorrow. I promise to love you unconditionally, to support you in your decisions, to honor and respect you, to laugh with you and cry with you, and to cherish you for as long as we both shall live."
"Do you, Lesley Lu Spencer take Ethan Lovett to be your husband, to have, and to hold?"
"I do." She slipped the ring onto his finger, and smiled up at him.
"Well, I am happy to introduce you all to Mr. and Mrs. Ethan Lovett. You may now kiss the bride."
He took her face gently, and touched her lips to his. He slowly pulled away, afraid he wouldn't be able to control himself.
The guests clapped, and whistled. Lulu and Ethan faced them, and smiled down at them, and got off of the platform.
They cleared out, and walked down the steps, hands linked, getting rice in their hair, going to the limo, heading for the party.
They were about to cut the huge cake that Lulu insisted on having. Between the pearls, curls, marzipan, and the huge tower of lace, it was worth it.
Ethan wrapped his hand around Lulu's, preparing to cut the first piece.
After they did, Lulu gouged out a big chunk, and held it to Ethan's lips. He took her fingers into his mouth, and watched as she giggled uncontrollably. After he licked her fingers clean, she pulled him into another kiss.
She coined giggling, and pulled Ethan onto the dance floor. The DJ spoke loudly into the microphone; "Here's the bride and groom's first kiss."
Lulu smiled up at Ethan, and squealed when Ethan surprisingly dipped her, holding her to him.
BACKGROUND MUSIC:
Magic - Colbie Caillat
They were back at the apartment, Lulu was still in her wedding dress, Ethan still in his tux. They were lying on the big bed, cozying up to one another.
"Tomorrow, love, we get to find out what we're having." He smiled down at her, and she smiled, and snuggled deeper into his chest. "Yes…we do."
Lulu opened her eyes and met the bright streak of sunlight hitting her pillow. She smelled his fresh shower smell as she snuggled into his chest. She gently lifted the covers off of her, taking the top sheet, remembering she didn't have any clothes on.
She walked into the bathroom, and cranked the shower up to high. She stepped in, letting the hot water hit her skin. She rushed thru her mind that she was no longer just a Spencer. She was a Lovett. She smiled, and twirled in the shower, and said out loud, "I'm married to Ethan Lovett." She laughed, and poured the body wash onto her skin.
They sat in the waiting room in General Hospital, waiting to be called into Dr. Lee's office.
"Lovett?""Yes, that's us." Lulu said, getting up, holding Ethan's hand.
They followed the nurse into the room, and she handed Lulu a gown.
"Oh, no. Today is just an ultrasound, hun. Thanks." The nurse smiled, and took the gown, and walked out.
Lulu smiled at Ethan, and sat on the small table.
"You ready for this?" Lulu asked.
"It's a girl." Ethan insisted. He was the one who first insisted it was a boy.
Dr. Lee walked in, and extended her hand towards Ethan. "So I hear we're both Lovett's?" Kelly asked, in Lulu's direction.
"Yes, we are." Lulu smiled from ear to ear, and squeezed Ethan's hand, and leaned back, and Kelly slowly lifted her shirt up. She took the cold gel, and squirted some onto Lulu's swollen abdomen, and used to mouse.
The room soon filled with the sound of a wild heartbeat. A deep thumping. "Well, there's your baby. Would you like to know the sex?"Lulu and Ethan exchanged glances, and before Lulu could say 'yes', Ethan quickly jumped in. "No." He responded quickly. Lulu looked over to him, confused.
"I thought you wanted to know." She shook her head in misunderstanding.
"Well, love. I have been thinking about it, and I want to be able to be there with you, not knowing, and then, finally hear the sound of our baby cry, and for Dr. Lee to announce if it's a boy or girl. I don't know. If you don't---"Lulu shook her head, and smiled teary at Ethan. "I think he's right. No…we want it to be a surprise." Lulu smirked.
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