Congratulations
Lexa flopped face down on the bed next to Clarke. The blonde sat her book on the nightstand and propped her head up, looking at the brunette. Lexa turned her head to face Clarke when the blonde kissed her cheek. She turned her whole body to face her fiancée, crawling into Clarke’s open arms.
“I missed you” Lexa whispered, kissing Clarke’s nose.
“Did you talk to the curator?” Lexa nodded, resting her cheek on Clarke’s head.
“How’s our quarterback and ladybug?”
“Our quarterback might end up being a tight end the way he’s eating” Clarke could feel Lexa smile in her hair. “Ladybug was cranky all day because you weren’t here to give her all the attention she wanted”
“Is she still up?”
“She tried to stay up as long as she could for you but it was over the moment I gave her Blitz. She’ll wake up if she hears your voice. I found that out the hard way when you called. She woke up and started screaming” Lexa glanced at the clock. “Go see them. I’ll still be here when you get back” Lexa rolled out of their bed and tiptoed into the nursery. Leif was stretched out across his mattress, snoring with his mouth wide open. Lexa rubbed his belly, noticing how much bigger it had gotten like Clarke mentioned. Lexa pressed a kiss to his forehead, smiling down at him. Lexa peeked over at Arryn’s crib. She pushed the curls that had fallen into her face away, unintentionally waking her little girl.
“Hey, ladybug” Lexa whispered, lifting Arryn into her arms. “Did you miss me? I missed you” She crossed the room, sitting in the rocking chair in the far corner of the room. “You weren’t giving mommy a hard time today, were you?” Arryn stared up at Lexa with lidded eyes. “You should be pretty sleepy. You probably haven’t slept well all day” Lexa kissed her forehead and watched the infant slowly fall back asleep.
“Are you going to stare at her sleep all night?” Lexa snapped her head up at Clarke’s voice.
“You were right about Leif. When did he get so big?”
“You were gone for a few hours not a year” Clarke said, sitting next to the rocking chair. “You’re not going to miss anything” Clarke read Lexa’s mind, causing the brunette to sigh.
“I know but I can’t help but feeling that way” Clarke eased Arryn from Lexa’s arms and put her back in her crib. Clarke sat down in Lexa’s lap, hooking her arms around her neck.
“This is temporary. Once everything is in place and you make your pitch to the board, you’ll be back home and with the twins as much as I am. How’s that going anyway? Did Roan set up the meeting?”
“Worse. He got us invited to Cage’s housewarming party. He wants to show off his pool” Lexa grimaced.
“What’s wrong with that?”
“I don’t want other people to see you in your bikini” Clarke chuckled, pulling Lexa out of the chair leading her back into the bedroom. “I’m serious, Clarke”
“Goodnight, Lexa” Clarke replied, lying down on the bed. Lexa changed her clothes and crawled in behind her. Lexa lifted her head to look at Clarke’s face.
“You’re not going to wear one, right?”
“Go to sleep”
“Can you at least put a skirt on over it?” Lexa asked.
“I have on shorts, Lexa”
“Yeah but you can see all your assets with those on” Lexa gestured to Clarke’s shorts. Clarke turned towards Lexa, rolling her eyes at the older girl.
“You’re being ridiculous”
“I am not. Those rich perverts will be gawking all over you in that. Why a red one? That’s just drawing all the attention to you”
“The only attention I want is yours so stop worrying and get dressed” Clarke stood on her toes, pecking Lexa’s lips before going back into the bathroom. Lexa followed her, scrutinizing her outfit again.
“Are you really going to wear heels?”
“Oh my god, Lexa” Clarke groaned.
“Lexa Woods, to what do I owe the pleasure?” Cage asked, stepping in front of the brunette. Lexa wrapped her arm around Clarke’s waist, pulling her closer to her side.
“A mutual friend of ours invited me and my fiancée. Hope you don’t mind” Lexa responded, sliding her sunglasses on top of her head.
“I didn’t realize we had mutual friends” Cage glanced at Clarke. “Or that you had such a beautiful fiancée” He reached out for Clarke’s hand. Clarke smiled politely, watching Lexa shake his hand instead. “Cage Wallace”
“Clarke”
“Well, Clarke, tell me how Lexa got lucky enough to find you”
“It probably helped that she got her pregnant, but that’s just my theory” Roan interrupted, slinging his arm around Lexa’s shoulder. Lexa elbowed him in his side as Clarke spoke.
“I didn’t know that until after we started dating. How are you doing in that department Roan?”
“It’d probably be much better had I met you first”
“No chance in hell”
“You’re supposed to be socializing with your future business partners not feeling me up in the pool” Clarke pointed out, turning around in Lexa’s arms. Lexa drifted closer to the blonde, pulling her completely against her front. Clarke laid her head on her fiancée's shoulder, drifting in the water together.
“I couldn’t leave you alone that long looking like that” Lexa slid her hands down Clarke’s back stopping on her ass, causing Clarke to lift her head to glare at her.
“We’re in public” Lexa palmed her ass, moving Clarke impossibly closer.
“So?” Lexa whispered, capturing Clarke’s lips between her own. Lexa moved them back against the edge of the pool, turning Clarke around so that her back was against the tiles. Clarke wrapped her legs around Lexa’s waist, hooking her hands around Lexa’s neck. Lexa slipped her hand around the blonde’s back to untie Clarke’s tops until her fiancée stopped her movements. “What?”
“There are dozens of people here, some of which you are trying to go into business with. We can’t do this here”
“Yes we can. We just have to be quiet” Lexa counter, reattaching her lips to Clarke’s neck. Clarke threw her head back, giving the brunette more room. Lexa hands worked their way back up to Clarke’s top until they were hit with a wave of cold water. Lexa snapped her head around, glaring at whoever interrupted them. Roan swam up next to them, sitting on the edge.
“I hate to interrupt but coming here was supposed to be an attempt to get on the good side of the board members not feel up Clarke day”
“That’s not even clever and I did. Now I want to spend some alone time with my fiancée before we leave to go pick up our children. You can talk me up if you want but I’m done for the day”
“I thought my son was joking when he said you were here without your father forcing you to come” Dante announced, walking towards them. Clarke spun in Lexa’s arms, pressing her back to Lexa’s front. Lexa rested her head on Clarke’s shoulder. “I’m guessing this is your lovely fiancée”
“It is. Clarke, this is Dante Wallace. Dante, Clarke” Lexa introduced, staring up at the older man. “I’ve grown since the last time you’ve seen me”
“So I’ve heard. You have a kid”
“Two. We had twins” Lexa hummed, grazing her thumb right above Clarke’s bikini under the water. Clarke laid her hand on top of Lexa’s, slightly glancing at her.
“I’m sure they’re quite the handful” Dante said, sitting on the edge to stick his feet in the water. “I hear your father might be looking to merger with Mount Weather”
“He might. I guess he’s waiting for the right moment”
“And when might that be?”
“When our kids are old enough to watch football with him” Clarke lied, earning a chuckle from the man. “He’ll probably retire and spend all his time converting them into Seahawks fans”
“So my son’s suspicions are ill based?”
“What suspicions might that be?” Lexa asked, gently brushing her lips against Clarke’s neck. Dante eyed them carefully as Clarke turned, pecking Lexa’s lips.
“None that have any merit apparently” Dante decided after watching their tiny intimate moment. “It was nice to see you again, Lexa. Nice meeting you, Clarke” Dante took his feet out of the water and started to leave.
“You know our parents aren’t expecting us till four” Lexa pointed out as she slid into the front seat.
“And what are you suggesting?” Clarke questioned, snapping her seatbelt on.
“You wanna?” Lexa quirked her eyebrow, nodding to the backseat.
“We’re still in public”
“Yes, but we’re alone and the windows are tinted” Lexa leaned over the shift gear and kissed Clarke.
“You know if the board members catch us you could lose some majors with them” Clarke mumbled against her lips.
“I’ll risk it” Lexa unbuckled Clarke’s seatbelt before crawling into the back of her car. Clarke looked around before climbing into the back. Lexa grinned, pulling Clarke on top of her. Clarke straddled Lexa, grinding on Lexa’s crotch. Lexa leaned up and attached her mouth to Clarke’s collarbone. Clarke moaned, falling forward so that they couldn’t be seen through. Lexa pulled back abruptly and stared at her crotch. “Don’t fail me now” Lexa murmured, eliciting a laugh from the blonde. “This isn’t funny, Clarke” Lexa pouted, throwing her head back against the seats. Clarke kissed her pout away, reaching in the brunette’s shorts and giving her a short stroke. “Oh. Oh, I think that’s working” Clarke raised her shirt, raking her fingers over Lexa’s abs before pulling her member completely out of her shorts. Lexa untied Clarke’s bikini top, slowly pulling it from her chest. Clarke felt Lexa’s length twitch in her hand.
“Really? That’s what gets you going”
“What?” Lexa shrugged “These are my second favorite pair of twins besides Arryn and Leif” Clarke snorted, leaning back down to kiss Lexa. Lexa tugged at Clarke’s bikini, causing Clarke to push her back. “What?”
“Do you have a condom?”
“No, I thought you were still on the pill” Lexa shook her head.
“I’m breastfeeding”
“You can’t take birth control when you’re breastfeeding?”
“No” Lexa groaned.
“Well can I at least get some help?” Lexa gestured to her erection. Clarke was about to answer when Roan knocked on the door. Clarke buried her face in Lexa’s neck, covering her bare chest and Lexa’s dick. Lexa reached backwards, rolling down the window. “Yes?” Lexa said, clearing her throat.
“I forgot to tell you Lovejoy agreed to show the board, specifically how Cage is stealing money with his job back as collateral. We can set up the meeting as soon as you and your dad are ready. You two need to be married by the time the two companies merge. Preferably not because she’s pregnant again” Lexa glared at him. “Seriously? In the backseat of your car in the parking lot? What are you sixteen?” Lexa rolled up the window and picked Clarke’s top off the floor, handing it to her.
“Never again”
“You just mean in the car, right?” Clarke silently put her clothes back on and climbed into the passenger's seat. “Right?” Clarke shot her a look over her shoulder, snapping her seat belt back on. “Clarke?”
“What have you done to his glorious mane?” Lexa gasped, observing Leif’s new haircut. She rushed to pick him up, rubbing what was left of his hair. “Mom, what happened?” Clarke entered the room with Arryn on her shoulder, smiling at Leif’s cut hair. “Clarke, look at what they did to him”
“He looks handsome with his new haircut” Clarke responded, kissing his forehead. She mouthed a quick ‘thank you’ to Indra when Lexa wasn’t looking.
“He looks fine. Stop being so dramatic” Indra said, setting his bag on the counter. Indra walked over to Clarke and Arryn, kissing her granddaughter's hair. Arryn scrunched up her nose. Indra lifted Blitz in her hand and gave it to Arryn, who grinned in return.
“Did they take a nap?”
“Leif did. Gustus kept Arryn up, showing her the highlights of the Seahawks season like she can actually remember. Leif fell asleep two minutes in”
“How is he supposed to be an elite quarterback if he doesn’t learn from the best?” Gustus countered, walking into the room. “At least I can count on my granddaughter”
“Did you do this to his hair?” Lexa questioned, motioning to Leif. Gustus frowned.
“When did he get a haircut? I like it” Clarke laid Arryn down in her crib before packing up her things.
“I liked his hair before” Lexa huffed.
“Get over it, Lexa. Tell Gustus what Roan said” Clarke stated, earning a scowl from Lexa.
“He got Lovejoy to agree to help us so we can set up a meeting by the end of next week”
“What does that mean for your wedding?”
“It means I’m going to be stressed out planning it in six months” Clarke muttered.
“Your mother and I have been meaning to talk to you about that” Indra started. “ How would you feel about an Australian wedding?”
“You want to sit on a flight for about a day with two infants?”
“Scratch that”
“How about Greece? I went there for my graduation present. I loved it” Lexa suggested. “And it’s only an eleven hour flight. Plus the twins will be about nine months by then”
“Greece?” Lexa nodded. “I’ve never been”
“I’ll show you around”
“Sure you won’t be tired of me by then?”
“Never”
“Have I ever told you how much I love you in suits?” Clarke said, adjusting Lexa’s tie. Lexa smiled down at her, dipping her head to kiss the blonde. “You look great”
“I’m glad you think so”
“Are you nervous?”
“Yes, I don’t want to mess this up” Clarke clipped on Lexa’s tie clip then buttoned her jacket.
“I think you’re going to do great and no matter what happens you still have me and the twins and your parents and my parents and our friends. You see where I’m going with this?”
“That even if they say no, I’ll still have more than most people do”
“Exactly” Clarke straightened Lexa’s jacket. “I have something for you” Clarke pulled out a ring box from the back of their drawer. “I figure if everyone knows I’m taken then everyone should know you are too” Clarke pulled out a simple rose gold wedding band that was hung on a short chain. “You can take it off the chain if you want. I put in on there in case you wanted to wait until the wedding”
“Can you put it on me?” Clarke smiled, clasping the necklace around her neck, tucking it under her collar. “I love you”
“I love you too” Clarke stood on her toes and kissed Lexa’s temple. “I found something” Lexa raised her eyebrows as if asking what. “You left a ring box in your pants. I saw it when we were doing laundry. I forgot about until I saw it on the shelf yesterday”
"My grandmother sent that to me, it was hers. She called a few days ago. She was upset when she found out she was the last person to know she had great grandchildren and that I was getting married. It was her ring and she wants me to give it to you. It needs to be resized but it’s yours if you want it. Warning when she comes to visit she’ll guilt you into to wearing it” Lexa tugged Clarke into a hug as she spoke.
“When is she coming and why haven’t you told me about her before?”
“I barely ever saw her until I was twelve. She sends money every birthday and Christmas. She retired to Italy before I was adopted. I think my dad got most of his personality from her. I planned on sending her an invitation to the wedding so I know she’ll show up to that. She wants to see the twins so she might fly here by the end of the month but if she does she won’t leave until the wedding. She says she’s too goddamn old to travel” Clarke chuckled, laying her head on Lexa’s shoulder.
“How old is she?”
“Sixty- four but she’s extremely dramatic so she’ll tell you she feels about eighty”
“You’re stalling” Clarke pointed out.
“No I’m not”
“Yes you are. You’re going to be late if you don’t leave now. Say bye to the twins before you make a bad impression”
“So I’m thinking fireworks” Raven started, immediately receiving a chorus of no. “Hear me out. It’ll be a night wedding and as the pastor introduces you and Lexa as married. Mrs. and Mrs. Woods will be written in the sky as you walk back down the aisle hand in hand”
“I like the idea of a night wedding but when we land in Greece I don’t want you within ten yards of anything flammable. We don’t have time to bail you out of a foreign prison” Clarke decided, wiping Leif’s face clean before sitting him back in the playpen with Arryn.
“I think we should ask Lexa’s opinion”
“Considering the last time you had fireworks nearly burned down the house our children were in, I think she’ll agree with me”
“Whatever”
“Besides I can’t do anything until I get a wedding planner”
“Who did you guys get?” Octavia asked, propping her feet on the coffee table. Clarke shoved them to the floor before responding.
“I don’t know. I told Lexa to choose. She should be here by the time Lexa gets back”
“So what are we doing here now?”
“You are helping me choose the colors so we can pick out your dresses”
“Do you know how ridiculous this sounds?!” Emerson exclaimed. “This girl is fresh out of college with no experience other than a small coffee shop and you want to consider her a replacement for Cage. At her age she’s bound to be caught up in scandals”
“Emerson does have a point. How are we supposed to give our company into the hands of someone who could possibly bring it down with one scandal in a paper or magazine?” Mr. Hill agreed. Gustus went to speak but Lexa spoke up instead.
“I know that I am young and inexperienced but this merger could be beneficial to both companies. I was top in my major and although I didn’t go to an Ivy league, my education was more personal and gave me better understanding of business. Once the merger is complete, my dad will take over as CEO. Lincoln, Anya, and I will be by his side in every situation he faces to learn the ins and out of the corporation. Both Lincoln and Anya have been working at Trikru since their graduation. Anya has four years and Lincoln two. Scandals might happen whether you choose me or not, but I love my fiancée and my kids. Nothing will ever mess that up for me. My family is what keeps me motivated. With this merger, your stock rises and with me as CEO you will get free publicity because it would make me the youngest CEO in the country” Lexa attempted to influence them.
“Your fiancée and kids?” Cole Nelson, the committee chair, asked.
“Her name is Clarke Griffin and we have twins, Arryn and Alexander”
“Griffin?”
“Yes, her mom is one of the best surgeons on this side of the country and her dad used to be an engineer at Ark University in Boston”
“And what was her opinion on this?” He urged.
“She was the one who convinced me that this was possible”
“You said there was another condition to this agreement”
“Yes. I would like Roan Queen to replace Carl Emerson and to remove Nia Queen from this board”
“And why’s that?”
“We have reason to believe that Mr. Emerson and Cage are conspiring together to steal money from this company and I have reason to believe that Ms. Queen knew about it and remained silent on the matter”
“That accusation needs proof”
“I have it” Lexa nodded to Roan. He opened the door and Lovejoy came in with his computer ready in hand. Lexa could see the blood drain out of Emerson’s face.
“How’s it going, Charmer?” Clarke greeted through the phone.
“I think it’s going pretty well. They’re still deciding so I might not make it in time to meet the wedding planner. We can reschedule it if you really want me to be there”
“No it’s okay. I’ll talk to her with Raven and Octavia are here to help”
“Fine by me. Pick a few choices so that when I get home we can pick things out together”
“Okay, I’ll see you later. Good luck”
“Thank you. I love you”
“I love you too”
“Clarke?” Lexa called out, walking through the front door. “Clarke?”
“I’m in the bathroom!” Lexa heard the blonde’s shout. Lexa stopped by the twins’ room, looking in to see her children asleep in their cribs. The brunette quickly pressed a kiss to their foreheads before going into their bedroom. She tossed her jacket to the side, rolling up her sleeves before turning on the TV. She heard the bathroom door open as she flopped down on the bed. Looking towards the door, Lexa discovered Clarke with damp hair in nothing but her bathrobe. “You want to join me?” Lexa nodded frantically, scrambling off the bed to follow Clarke into the bathroom. Lexa scooped Clarke off the ground, throwing her over her shoulder before slamming the door behind them. The brunette sat Clarke down on the counter, undoing her robe. Clarke pulled Lexa into a searing kiss, wrapping her legs around her fiancée's waist. Lexa took off her shirt without removing her lips from Clarke’s. Clarke unbuckled her belt, wasting no time to push down her pants and compression shorts. Lexa’s member hit her stomach, causing Lexa to sigh with relief. The brunette lined up to Clarke’s entrance, pushing forward but stopped when Clarke spoke. “Condom?” Lexa pulled away, hysterically searching the draws for protection. She found the foil package, ripping it open and rolling it on then resumed her position between the blonde’s legs.
“They said yes. They agreed as long as I trained with my dad until they see me fit. Three years at the least. Nia and Emerson are off the board. It’s going to work, Clarke” Clarke grinned.
“Let me congratulate you then” Clarke grabbed Lexa’s length, encouraging her towards her entrance. Lexa pushed her tip in, burying her nose in Clarke’s neck.
“It’s been a while, so I can guarantee that I won’t last very long” Lexa mumbled into her skin. Clarke moaned as Lexa drove father in her. Lexa rested their foreheads together as she bottomed out. She kicked off her shoes and her pants that were bunched around her ankles, carrying Clarke into the shower. She laid Clarke on the shower floor, thrusting in and out of her silky warmth as the warm water fell on the bodies. Clarke’s nails raked down her back as Lexa’s thrusts became faster. Lexa bite down on Clarke’s pulse point, causing Clarke to clench hard on Lexa’s dick. “Coming” Lexa grunted, spilling her seed into the condom. Lexa collapsed on the blonde’s body, panting against her neck. “Give me a minute. I can go again” Lexa breathed out. Clarke took her chin in her hand.
“You better” Lexa smiled, feeling her member twitch when Clarke clenched down again. “You’re in for a long night” Lexa’s grinned widen as she kissed Clarke.
“I should become a CEO more often”
Lexa stirred awake, hearing the persistent knocking on their front door. She looked up at Clarke, who was still asleep. Peeling herself off Clarke’s bare chest, she pulled on some sweats and a sports bra before going to the door. She could hear her dad’s voice through the door, arguing with someone. Opening her door, Lexa saw her parents and her grandmother at the threshold.
“Are you just going to stare at us or let us in?” Her grandmother didn’t wait for an answer, pushing Lexa aside to enter their loft. “Where are my great grandchildren and my future granddaughter? It’s not that girl I met last time I was here, is it? She seemed like a gold digger to me” Her grandmother sat down on the couch, leaning her cane against the coffee table. Lexa looked to her parents for an explanation, gaining nothing but a shrug from both of them.
“Grandma, what are you doing here?”
“To see my favorite grandchild”
“I’m your only grandchild”
“Well if you’re going to be ungrateful, I take it back. Your fiancée is my new favorite. Now where is she?”
“She’s still sleeping and so are the twins” Lexa told her, shutting the front door.
“Well get her up. I gave up some of my beauty sleep to be here and I’m not leaving till I see her and my great grandchildren”
“You should know it’s better to do what she says, kiddo” Gustus said, sitting next to his mother. Clarke hobbled out of their bedroom with only Lexa’s dress shirt on, freezing once she saw everyone in the living room.
“Is that her?” Lexa nodded. “I see why I already have great grandchildren. What’s your name?”
“Clarke” The blonde responded, walking up next to Lexa.
“Isn’t that a man’s name?”
“Grandma!”
“What?”