HARM'S SURPRISE
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El San Juan Hotel - Room 924
"Yes sir, Mac and I agree on this. He should have been put into counseling immediately." Harm said.
"Rabb I concur with the decision. I guess you and the colonel will be back tomorrow?" The Admiral said.
"Funny you should mention that Sir," Harm said. "I was thinking, we are supposed to go back out to the base tomorrow, we probably wont get back until 3 or so. Which means we wont get a flight until late. We'll be tired Friday and not much use."
"Then take an early flight on Friday." The Admiral said, knowing full well what was coming.
"If we leave Friday, we still won't be able to get into the office until late afternoon. So Friday will be a lost day." Harm said.
The Admiral was smiling as he listened to Harm squirm on the phone, "What do you want Rabb?"
"Well Sir, I was just thinking, it's just that, well, the Colonel and I. Well, we thought, actually I thought." Harm was stumbling all over his words.
The Admiral took pity on Harm, "Commander, see you both Monday 8am sharp."
"Thank you Sir," Harm said with a big smile and he hung up with the Admiral and picked up the phone and made a few calls.
Once his calls were done, he danced to the bathroom and got ready for his evening.
ROOM 922
Mac was getting dressed. She wasn't sure what had possessed her to pack it, but at the last minute she decided to bring her black formal. Funny that Harm asked about the red dress, she hadn't worn it since their first date. Not that she had much of chance to wear it again they had been so busy.
She heard Harm's door close and realized that he must be on his way to the lobby.
She checked herself in the mirror again and picked up her purse. As she walked out of her room she was nervous and excited all at once. This was the second time Harm was planning something for her and not saying what it was.
EL SAN JUAN HOTEL LOBBY/LA PICCOLA FONTANA
Mac walked into the lobby and saw Harm speaking with the concierge. "Hello." Mac said softly.
Harm turned at looked at her and a huge smile came across her face. "Mac, you look beautiful," he said as he kissed her.
He held out his hand and they walked to La Piccola Fontana, an elegant Italian restaurant at the hotel. "Harm this is beautiful," Mac said.
Harm smiled as he looked at Mac, "It's nothing compared to the view I have," and his kissed her cheek.
They were seated and looked at their menus. "Harm this is wonderful, such a nice surprise." Mac said.
"It's not the only surprise," Harm said with a smile.
"What else is there?" Mac asked like a little girl on Christmas.
"Why to be cool marine," Harm teased.
"Harm you know how I hate the unknown." Mac replied. "Tell me what's going on."
"Nope, a guy's gotta have his secrets." Harm said.
"Harm, it's a woman has to have her secrets, now dish." Mac laughed.
Just then the waiter approached the table, "Saved by the bell," Harm smirked.
"Buenos Noches, my name is Hector. May I bring you something to drink?" He asked.
They placed drink orders and before Mac could say anything, Harm spoke, "Mac how about we share the Calamari?"
"Sounds good, but what about this surprise?" Mac stated.
"Mac, trust me. Okay?" Was all Harm would say.
The placed their dinner orders and enjoyed an amazing Italian meal.
They then shared a dessert, "Well, if you're ready, let's go." Harm said as he signed the check.
As they left the restaurant once again, all eyes were on them. They really were a stunning couple. They walked through the lobby and to the valet. The car was brought around and they drove off.
"Harm where are we going?" Mac asked.
"Just wait, Mac." Harm said.
It was a little dark but Mac recognized that they were on the same road they had taken to Lt. Mediavilla's home.
"Harm, this is the road to Dorado, where are we going?" Mac asked again.
"Mac, trust me." Harm said as he turned on the radio. Mac settled back into the seat and shrugged. What could she do, he was driving.
About 30 minutes later they were driving up the same road that they had been on earlier that day. They drove past the plaza and it was illuminated. There was a group playing and people were dancing. Harm didn't stop, he continued driving straight ahead.
They passed the entrance to Mediavilla's home. Harm glanced over at Mac and just smiled.
Suddenly Harm made a turn and Mac saw a sign. "Cerromar Regency Beach Hotel? Harm what are we doing here?" Mac asked.
Harm stopped at the entrance gate and said something to the guard. The gate was lifted and the drove up the Palm Tree lined road to the porte-cochere. Once there, a bellman opened the door for Mac and the valet opened Harm's door. Harm said something to the valet, which Mac could not hear. All this mystery was driving her crazy.
The walked up the steps into the enormous open-air lobby, they were both in awe of the beauty.
Hyatt Regency Cerromar Beach Hotel
The Cerromar Beach Hotel was one of the most beautiful in Puerto Rico. It was built on land that was once owned by the Rockefellers. A beautiful resort resting on 1,000 acres.
Mac didn't say anything; she just looked at Harm as he walked towards the front desk. "Reservation for Rabb." Harm said.
"Reservations?" Mac asked. "Yeah," Harm said with a smile, "surprise!"
"Harm what about the El San Juan? What about our clothes? What about going to Roosevelt Roads tomorrow? What about our jobs?" Mac asked.
"Oh didn't I mention it. Checked out, packed by the concierge, being handled by Cmdr. Kennedy so we don't have to, and the Admiral is expecting us Monday morning. In that order." Harm said as he kissed her.
Mac didn't know what to say. She was in complete shock. She turned and looked around the lobby. "Harm this is, you are incredible."
"Thank you," he said with a smile, adding, "How about we try our luck in the casino."
CERROMAR CASINO
They walked towards the casino; a big teddy bear looking of a man named Ivan greeted them at the entrance. "Buenos Noches" he said with a big smile.
They entered the casino; to the right was a small bar with a stage above it. On stage was a local band playing. To the left, rows of slot machines; flashing and beeping. A few feet ahead of that were rows of Black Jack and Caribbean Stud Poker tables. In the middle of the room were the Craps Tables.
As they walked through the casino they saw more slot machines with all different sorts of games. They looked at each other and both had the same idea. "Let's learn how to play craps." Mac said. "Learn? You mean that didn't teach you that in basic?" Harm teased.
"Harm keep joking and I won't blow on your dice." Mac said in a seductive tone. Harm smiled and followed Mac to the craps table.
They approached the table and the croupier exchanged their cash for chips. "Buena suerte" he said as he handed them the chips. Edgar, the croupier, gave them a quick rundown of the basics.
They really only understood the Field Line so the placed bets there. Three, four, nine ten and eleven they got even money, two or twelve they got double.
It was Harm's turn to throw the dice; between the two of them they had $100 on the Field Line. Harm turned to Mac and said, 'How about something for luck?" Mac looked at Harm with a devilish smile, she pulled his hand that was holding the dice close to her mouth, Harm instinctively opened his hand and Mac blew on the dice.
The croupiers smiled as they watched, Harm threw the dice – Mac closed her eyes when she opened them she saw a five and four. They won $100. They decided to let it ride, Harm picked up the dice again and this time brought his hand close to Mac lips, again she blew on the dice. Harm threw the dice and he rolled a four and one, another winner.
They continued this ritual and they continued to win. They were having such a wonderful, fun time. Pretty soon, other guest came around the table to watch. Harm had held the dice for seven minutes already.
With each roll, Mac blew on the dice; Harm rolled a winner and the crowd cheered. Cookie, one of the Pit Bosses came over to see what was happening. Cookie was about 60 years old, and had a gruff look about him but was a gentle as a lamb. He actually enjoyed watching this young couple, so much in love, having fun.
"She's your good luck charm," Cookie said with a smile. "She's more than that," Harm said, "she's my world." Harm's comment made everyone smile; it made Mac blush, Cookie looked at Harm and smiled, "Es un hombre afortunado. (You are a lucky man)."
After fifteen minutes, they were up $2000; they had already taken their start money back and were playing with house money. "Mac, how about one more roll?"
"Sounds good to me," Mac replied. Rafael the assistant casino manager came to the table and approved the bet. Harm picked up the dice and Mac blew on them. "All or nothing," Harm joked and he released the dice. Everyone held their breath; the dice hit the other end of the table, the first die stopped and it was a six, a split second later the second die stopped, it was also a six. Harm and Mac looked at the dice in disbelief. "GANADOR" (winner) Edgar called out and the crowd cheered. They had just won $4000.
Laughing, they collected their winnings, leaving $500 in chips on the table for Edgar and the other croupiers, and went to the cashier. Cookie happened to be standing there, "You did well tonight," he said with a smile as they were cashed out. "Will we see you again?" he asked.
"Maybe," Mac said with a smile.
Mac and Harm walked to the elevator and went up to their room. They got off on the 8th floor and walked through the open corridors. Harm had reserved a deluxe room, as this hotel had no suites. They walked into the room and the ceramic tile clicked under Mac's heels.
The room was simply decorated in beautiful pastels and the balcony had a view of the beach. Their bags had been delivered to the room and the bed covers of the king size bed had been turned down.
Mac picked up her bag and removed her nightgown, these were not her usual bedclothes, and she wasn't even sure why she had packed it, she never actually thought she would be wearing it. It was a delicate crème colored silk penoir. She went to the bathroom to change.
Harm wasn't sure what to think; he knew they had decided to take things slow. His reasons for coming here were not for the ultimate seduction, but for them to spend some time alone.
Mac came out of the bathroom and she took Harm's breath away. "Mac," he said softly as he walked to her.
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Authors note: The names of the casino employees are real; they actually work at this hotel and are the nicest people you could meet. Cookie has since retired, and Ivan was promoted. Edgar and Rafael are just gorgeous, so I had to include them. LOL