Ruthie sat at the kitchen table drinking coffee thinking back on yesterday when Martin walked in, Ruthie looked him up and down noticing how much he's changed since they were younger. He was taller then her by at least 4 inches, tanner from being in the sun constantly, and he was more built then when he played college ball. For 36, Martin looked like he was still in his early 20's. Dylan came strolling in the kitchen moments later with his bright blonde hair which still perplexes Ruthie to this day. But he stood an inch or so shorter then Martin making him taller then Ruthie, which made her feel short around them. Dylan was like Martin in the regard of being a gentleman, Dylan was very driven determined to get a scholarship for football. There was someone missing from the kitchen, Lexi.
"Lexi! Hurry up or we'll be late!"
"Dylan don't yell at your sister. I'll go get her."
"Okay." Ruthie slowly climbed the stairs her long straight caramel hair blowing in the wind, her almost tan hand from the Florida sun and manicured nails sparkling in the sun. Ruthie knocked on Lexi's door and saw her daughter brushing her light brown hair smiling the smile a mirror image of Ruthie's smile. She couldn't believe that at 14 Lexi was very smart and sensible much less like her brother. Looking at Lexi was like looking at Martin in some aspects. It seemed the Dylan got Martin's personality and Lexi was a mix of Martin and Ruthie.
"Good morning Lexi." Lexi turned around smiling at her mother. Ruthie just smiled she loved to see her children happy.
"Morning Mom."
"You're in a good mood."
"Yeah."
"I can ask why you're so happy this morning 'cause this is new." Lexi reached on her vanity and gave her mom her phone.
"Nathan sent me a text message this morning."
"That's great honey, do you have tutoring tonight?"
"Yeah why?"
"Well your father and I are meeting Monica and Mac and they're coming over for dinner after we meet up today, so you should bring Nathan."
"Okay mom." Lexi stood and kissed Ruthie's cheek. "See you later." Ruthie followed her down the stairs and saw that Dylan wasn't there.
"Martin where's Dylan?"
"He forgot that he had a newspaper meeting this morning so he left, I told him that we would take Lexi to school."
"Hey dad can we take the Lambo?"
"Sure sweetie." He finished his coffee and stood up kissing Ruthie's head before walking with Lexi to the garage. "I'll be back in 20 minutes."
"Okay."
"Bye mom."
"Bye Lexi." Ruthie turned and went back up the stairs to shower and change. As Ruthie stood in her closet after her shower trying to pick something out to wear Martin came up behind her and kissed her neck.
"Hey help me."
"With what?"
"I have to find something to wear."
"How about nothing?" He nuzzled his mouth into her neck as his hands started pulling on the towel. Ruthie turned around in his grasp and kissed him fully on the mouth. He led them to the bed leaving her towel lying on the floor in the closet. He climbed on top of her pulling his own clothes off as he kissed his way down her body.
He fell back the bed next to her trying to catch her breath. She cuddled against him as they laid there.
"Now I have to shower again."
"We can shower together." He climbed out of bed and she followed him into the shower. After a much longer shower Ruthie yet again stood in her closet. After settling on a simple black dress and a jean jacket and black strap heels she walked downstairs to find Martin sitting in the kitchen reading the newspaper.
"Are you ready to go?" Ruthie nodded and they headed into the garage. An half and hour later they arrived at the restaurant and Ruthie noticed Monica right away. Both girls squealed in delight as they hugged and shared stories at how they had been since they last saw each other. Mac and Martin laughed at their wives as they hugged.
"Oh look at their faces Monica, its so cute."
"Oh I know Mac couldn't wait to see Martin."
"Hey its been 6 months since I've seen my best friend, so cut me some slack."
"Did you bring the Lambo?"
"Of course." Mac ran towards the car practically lunging at the car. Both boys sat in the car. The boys soon joined them again as they ordered and settled in for a nice lunch with friends.
"Oh that reminds what are you guys doing tonight?"
"Nothing, why?"
"Well I want you guys to come over for dinner." Martin stated as the check came.
"He just wants Mac there when he meets Nathan as the official boyfriend."
"My little Lex has a boyfriend!" Mac exclaimed choking on his water.
"Yeah and I'm not thrilled about it either."
"Martin you said you would be nice towards him."
"I will plus its not like you don't want to meet Brooke."
"Actually honey I've already met her."
"What? When?"
"Couple of months ago when I went to pick Lexi up from cheerleading, she's a sweet girl you'll love her."
"Monica honey we have to move to Miami."
"Why?"
"I'm missing all the good stuff." Monica and Ruthie laughed at him while Martin agreed with him.
"Wow its getting late. Martin, why don't you and Mac take the Lambo back to the house, and Monica and I will pick up some stuff for dinner?"
"Will Lexi and Nathan be at the house right after school?"
"No I'm not that dumb to leave them in the house with you." They stood up and Martin kissed Ruthie before running off with Mac and speeding off in the Lambo.
After shopping for stuff for dinner Monica came home to a seemingly empty house. Ruthie figured that Martin and Mac were out in the Lambo and walked into the house.
"Hey mom." Lexi called from the library where her and Nathan were studying.
"Hey Lexi, come say hello to Monica."
"Hey Aunt Monica."
"Hi Lexi and who's this?"
"Oh I'm Nathan Lexi's boyfriend."
"Its nice to meet you." Martin soon walked in with Mac all dirty.
"Martin what happened?"
"We took the 4-wheelers out with Dylan."
"Where is D?"
"Uh he said he was going to shower and then pick up Brooke."
"Okay go shower and get ready for dinner. Mac this is Lexi's boyfriend Nathan."
"Hi."
As Ruthie and Monica made dinner Ruthie could hear Lexi giggle every so often which made Ruthie and Monica laugh as they talked about old times. Martin and Mac soon joined them reliving college when a very upset Dylan came in. Ruthie and Martin shared a look before Martin and Mac went after him.
"Dylan what's wrong?"
"Nothing, just go away."
"D come on talk to us."
"Don't worry about it dad it doesn't matter."
"Where's Brooke?"
"With her boyfriend."
"I thought…."
"So did I until I went to her house and saw that she was with Troy."
"Oh Dylan I'm sorry."
"Don't worry about it."
"Dylan you have a phone call!" Monica called up the stairs. Martin and Mac left him to talk to whoever was on the phone. Ruthie knew automatically what happened by the look on Martin's face.
"Hey babe who was on the phone?" Mac asked as he stole a strawberry from Monica.
"Uh I think it was some Amanda." Martin burst out laughing and Mac soon joined in when they realized what was happening.
"What's so funny?"
"Well when one girl rejects another guy the guy soon has an overflow of calls from girls."
"Really?"
"Yeah."
"Yes honey."
"Mom when's dinner I'm hungry?"
"Soon Lexi."
Next chapter: dinner and a reunion? R&R!
