Chapter 12
AJ went into the bullpen and when Jen yelled, "Attention on Deck", instead of telling them "As you were," as he usually did, he made the announcement about Bud and Harriett having the baby. He reported that it was a son, but that they did not have a name yet.
Everyone cheered and there was much chatter and speculation on what they might name this new addition to the family. AJ left them to their speculations and went back to his office. He did notice that the new girl didn't seem very interested in the announcement, but then she didn't really know the Roberts' like the rest of them did.
Friday evening Sindi drove to Clay's apartment excited about their weekend they were spending together. Clay met her at the door with a big hug and kiss. "I thought you would never get here, darling," he said helping her inside.
"I came as soon as I got off work, but it's good to know you missed me as much as I did you," she said thinking, 'Anxious to see me, were you? That's a very good sign.'
"I'm just glad you're here now. My things are all loaded. Are your things in the backseat or the trunk?"
"In the back seat. Do you need me to help?"
"No, I can get it, but if you need a soda or to go to the bathroom now is the time. It will take us a couple hours to get there," he said going out the door.
"Alright," she said thinking, 'Such a gentleman, taking care of me the way he does. Always thinking of my comfort.'
Clay came back inside to get Sindi and lock the door and they were on their way to the Webb's house by the ocean. Arriving about two and a half hours later Sindi was surprised since she had thought it would be a small cozy cottage. What sat before her was a two-story miniature mansion and she couldn't wait to get out and look around. "Clay, darling, I had no idea we would be spending the weekend in a wonderful place like this," she said thinking, 'And someday this is all going to be mine.'
"I was hoping you would like it. It comes with a maid, butler, and our own private chef, in case we don't feel like going out in the evening."
"Oh, my! You do know how to show a girl a good time, sweetheart," she grinned up at him thinking, 'I hope you'll still treat me this way when you find out about the baby and have to marry me.'
"It's the least I can do for a beautiful girl like you, Sindi."
Going inside the house she was amazed at all the beautiful furniture and trinkets lay around. They had been met at the door by the butler who had informed them that cook was making Clay his favorite meal.
"Edward, please take our luggage up to my room. I want to show Ms. Hazard around," he said to the butler and took Sindi's hand as he gave her a brief tour of the house.
"Goodness, Clay, it is huge and I love the view of the ocean from you bedroom window," she said thinking, 'I wonder how many other places he owns.'
"Would you like to change into something a little more casual for a walk on the beach?" he asked.
"Yes, I'd like that very much, darling," she said, as she started taking her clothes off in front of him. He watched and desire filled his eyes as her body was revealed to him. Standing nude in front of Clay she smiled, "Darling, have you changed your mind about the walk on the beach for some other form of exercise?"
"You must have read my mind, beautiful," he said taking her in his arms and kissing her.
"No, I read your body," she said. She thought, 'Men are so easy to read.'
To be continued…..