Love & War 2.0

Ch.30

Olivia's P.O.V

Two Years Later....

After everything that Spencer and I have been through, the love was never lost for each other. With that being said, today marks our anniversary. Marriage can be complicated at times, but it can help us learn from our mistakes and make it stronger. Spencer and I have never been happier, and I know we've had our ups and downs, but I wouldn't change it for the world because we wouldn't be in the position we are today.

We decided to rent an outdoor venue looking towards the Pacific Ocean with all of our friends and family in attendance.

"Happy anniversary, Liv!" Simone said to me as we were admiring the view.

"Thank you, Simone. I've never been happier with my husband."

"I always knew you guys would find your way back to each other. Spencer can't see himself with someone else. It's always been you, Liv."

"It was hard to believe at first, but after he left the altar back then to come and see me, I didn't believe at first when Spencer said he loved me and never stopped loving me, I just couldn't hold my emotions."

"But what's more important, you have four beautiful girls together. Motherhood has never looked better on you."

"Yeah, but things are about to change with our family in 9 months."

"Wait, Liv, are you saying that you're..." I cut Simone off by nodding my head.

"I'm pregnant."

"What? When did this happen?"

"Well, last week I was feeling nauseous, and I thought it was just the stomach flu or something, but it kept happening, and then I realized I was late. So, I took a pregnancy test, and it came back positive."

"How far long are you?"

"Only two weeks. I know it's hard to tell, but it just happened."

"So you haven't told Spencer?"

"I couldn't. Not yet, anyway."

"Why?"

"Because I'm afraid he'll be disappointed."

"He won't Liv. I can promise you that. I heard him and Jordan talking about what fatherhood was like and how Jordan liked coaching Shay and JJ on their football teams and when he was at the playground with the girls. He's father material, Liv, and he does not regret it one bit. Better yet, that's one of the many things on why he's in love with you."

"How do you always know what to say, Simone?"

"Because Jordan and I have had our differences at times, but we've always and still are in love with each other. But also, had I not met Jordan, I wouldn't have known what it was like to be loved and have a badass sister-in-law." Simone gave me a nudge as we laughed.

"Now that I can't argue. I love you, sis." I hugged her.

"Love you too, Liv."
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Omniscient P.O.V

As the rest of the day went by, many friends and family members gave speeches of their own about Spencer and Liv and wished them a happy anniversary.

Spencer decided now was the perfect time to give his speech to the love of his life.

"Hello, everyone, Liv and I appreciate you all coming here and joining us in celebrating our anniversary. To my other half, Olivia James, you are my are my heart and soul. I thank god for you every day because words describe how I'm the luckiest man in the world for you to not only be my wife but the mother of my children. At the time when I was at my worst because of my inability to play football, I made selfish choices that hurt the people I loved, especially my wife, when she tried to comfort me in my time of need. We would sleep in different bedrooms because of the fights I caused. I pushed her away, and it eventually led me to lose for good at one point. All my actions led to us being apart. I owe this amazing woman my life for taking me back because I don't think anybody else would be able to deal with my bullshit the way she did. What I realized is that there is more to life than just football. Yes, it was my dream that became a reality, but now I have another one that also became a reality. Me being married to someone who I have the privilege to share my life with, but we also have four beautiful girls who mean the world to us. You have taught me how to love and not only be a better man but a better father. Forever and always, I love you, Olivia Marie Baker-James."

Liv was filled with emotions as tears fell from her face, and Ms. Grace comforted her while Spencer made his way back to the table.

"I love you so much, Liv. I would trade this for anything."

"I love you too, Spencer. And there is something I need to tell you, but I think it's best if I do it on stage. Come with me."

Spencer looked surprised yet eager to see what his wife had to say.

Spencer and Olivia were on stage, and she was set to say her announcement. "Spencer James, I love you more than life itself. Yes, we've had our fair share of ups and downs, but at the time, there were only downs that led us to not communicate with each other. However, deep down, the love never lost, even if either of us didn't believe it. In my new book, Love and War, shows the journey we've been through and how we overcame every obstacle. Like you said, I wouldn't change it for the world. And right here, right now, I have never been so happy in my life because I knew eventually we would work things out and everything would be ok. Better yet, we're more than ok. Spencer, I couldn't have asked for an amazing father to our beautiful girls, Gianna, Kiara, Sienna, and Summer. They are so blessed to have you as a father, I know I am. But, you're going to be a father again, Spencer."

He looked confused at first.

"I'm pregnant."

Spencer shook his head as he couldn't believe it at first, but when Liv confirmed it, he was crying tears of joy as he embraced that their family had gotten bigger.

"I love our family that we've built. When life throws you a curve ball here and there, you and your partner do whatever it takes to fight through that obstacle. And I can proudly say for me and Spencer, we've won both the battle and the war because we're standing next to each other with all of our friends and families celebrating our anniversary"

"I wouldn't have it any other way, Liv." He kissed her with passion, and the audience clapped.
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Happy anniversary to Spelivia!! They couldn't be happier, especially with the news Olivia surprised Spencer, their friends, and family with as they are now expecting a new member to the family in 9 months. Spencer was so surprised that he could not hold back his emotions. There is only one more chapter left of this amazing journey. I understand it was a lot from both L&W and L&W 2.0, but I appreciate you guys hanging with me through this journey. Please excuse any mistakes or grammar errors. Let me know your thoughts in the comments section.