Hi everyone! First, I'm sorry I've been a ghost with my story. I've seen your comments and appreciate the readers who are still interested in me continuing. It makes me feel good. Life is life, but I'm happy I'll have a bit more freedom to get back to writing. I really miss it and I want to get better. Thank you all for your critiques and your thoughts. I really appreciate that. With that said, enjoy the new chapter of Got You!
"Damn it! Ouch," Sam moaned and scrambled as the tailor pinched his inner thigh for the third time.
"Well if you don't stop moving Mr. Sam, you are going to get a harsher pinch than this," the tailor said is a French accent.
"I'm sorry Jean-Luke, I'm just really tired. I didn't get a wink of sleep last night and I'm a little anxious about the wedding," He said.
"No second thoughts or cold feet now Mr. Sam, I saw your bride and might I say va-va-voom," He said standing, "There we're all done."
Sam stepped down from the tailor's stool and checked himself in the mirror. "You did a great job Jean-Luke, so I'm going to let that little comment about my fiancé slide," He said laughing.
"Eh, I call it like I see it as some of my American clients say," He laughed, "That Ms. Mercedes is hot." Jean Luke made the hourglass shape while talking to Sam, making them both laugh and Mike smile as we watched his friend. Jean Luke turned. "Ok, Mr. Mike, hop on up the stool and let me examine you," He said and Mike moved quickly to get his tuxedo fitted.
Sam changed and got a call from his mom saying, Dwight and Davis will be at the tailor's soon and the moms were meeting Mercedes to have an intimate bridal breakfast with her, Santana, Lauren, and Tina. As soon as he hung up, the dads walked into the shop and began looking at suits.
"Dad, Pop Jones, I'm happy you all made it safely," Sam said giving both men hugs.
"We're happy to be here son," Davis said, "baby girl got us on a tight schedule, we're just happy to be able to have some time for guy time."
"Yeah," chimed in Dwight. "We're just happy you actually told us. Mercy wants us to find suits and then we are tasked with taking you fellas for brunch before your final game." At that moment, Jean Luke walked up to the two older men and said he had the perfect suits to match the color scheme Mercedes was going for. Each man walked towards the back of the store, but turned when they heard the door chime.
"I hope you have a tuxedo back there for me."
"Puck," Sam screamed while grabbing his friend and giving him a hug. "You're here! How are you here," He asked.
"Well, Lauren fussed at me and my boss, so I was able to take off and be here. That woman is something man," Puck said.
"That she is," Sam replied laughing.
Back at the hotel, Mercedes was opening the last gift on the makeshift gift table her mother and Mary decorated. "Oh my God Santana and Brittany, I can't believe you bought me this."
"Well we thought you might have a good time catching a few balls once Trouty hits the big leagues and all that sexual tension build up on the road and you both need a release," She laughed.
Mercedes pulled out a few gadgets targeted specifically to pleasing Sam and a few tows for her pleasure. "I don't think this box will see the light of day," She said.
"Oh believe me it will," Both Mary and Evaughn said. Mercedes looked at the mothers with shock on her face and they just shrugged. "Anything to keep things spicy sweetie," He mom said.
"TMI, TMI," Mercedes exclaimed shaking her head and covering her eyes.
"Let's move on shall we. Ladies, how about we take these mimosas and head to the spa to get a bit of treatment before we finalize everything for tomorrow," Mary said.
While at the spa, the women were relaxing, some getting massages while Mercedes and Santana were getting pedicures.
"Cedes, I got an associate of mine to come out to take the pictures on tomorrow and the planner was able to get that DJ from the club you and Sam were at when he proposed and confirmed the food with the hotel caterers. She also found a baker willing to do a small three-layer cake in turquois, cream, and purple and a florist who has made combination arrangement in the same colors. Everything is going according to plan and I have a few magazines wanting to pay big bucks for the exclusive coverage of the big day."
"Great on everything, but the magazines Tana, I don't want any coverage. This is just about Sam and I. Tonight; we will have a small rehearsal dinner with all the couples. Maybe they can get shots for that, but not my wedding day," Mercedes said.
"Alright, I'll give People Magazine the exclusive, but we'll spin it since you are working on a jewelry line. We can make it where they release the article and kind of start the rumor that you got a new project developing. This couldn't be more perfect timing," Santana said.
"Everything is not about my career Santana, you know that," Mercedes responded. At that moment, Lauren took the empty chair on the other side of Mercedes.
"She knows that Mercy, we all do. We're just trying to make sure you stay relevant and have the longest career possible," She said.
"Lauren, you're talking like I haven't just gotten off a tour. I am still relevant and I plan to be for a long time. Sam and I are just the icing on the cake. We're happy and I just want to finally be with him fully," She said.
Mercedes turned back to examine her nails. "Off the subject, but when Sam and I get back from our honeymoon, we'll have to start interviewing body guards and an assistant for me. Santana shouldn't have to remind me of my schedule and appointments all the time," She noted.
"I drink to that," Santana said holding up her champagne glass. They all began to laugh and soon fell into happy conversation about the night's events and the wedding the next day.
After the game, Sam, Mike, and the team made it back to the hotel where his parents, Mercedes, and Tina were waiting for them in Mercedes' suite. Sam and Mike rushed to their room to shower and change to meet them before going to the venue. Sam told the team to take their time and meet them at the place when they were ready, but the men were just as anxious and nervous as Sam was. They all rushed to be dressed and ready.
Sam and Mike rushed out of their room, Sam trying to fix his tie and Mike hopping to tie his shoes. They saw Mark and a few other teammates already dressed and walking towards the elevator and called after them to hold the doors.
Sam and Mike made it to Mercedes' suite with his teammates and coaches right behind. When Mercedes opened the door, she got the biggest welcome and surprise.
"Babe, your harem awaits," Sam said laughing at Mercedes' surprised face.
"Sam you are a dork," She smiled, "and I love you for it."
At the venue, the wedding planner and caterers were putting out the final place settings and candles. "Hurry, hurry everyone, the happy couple will be here any minute," She said.
When Sam, Mercedes, and their entourage, which included the other team stragglers and their spouses, pulled up to Les Brioches, an escort led them to the most intimate part of the restaurant. They walked into the closed section and gasped at the sight of the decorations and food. It was filled with candles, tall and short, flowers, and tea lights. It was beautiful and it caused Mercedes to cry.
Sam heard her sniffle and felt her body move away from his arm that was around her waist. He turned to face her and wiped her eyes. "I know Mercy, I'm so happy too. We are actually about to do this. We're getting married tomorrow," He said.
Mercedes looked him in the eyes with so much love and adoration for the man standing before her reading her mind, "I'll never stop loving you," She said.
Sam kissed her sweetly, smiled and said, "I'll love you forever." They walked to their private table and were met with applause from their guests who were already sitting, waiting for the night to begin.
Until next time... wedding bells will be ringing and Mercedes and Sam will both share special moments with the parents.