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Chapter 36: As Luck Would Have It

Both Amy and David had managed to persuade Lauren and Victor that everything was fine and they had nothing to worry about. They were still slightly wary but were happy to be alone in the same room with him. Lauren had carried on calling David 'D' and Amy had a strong suspision it was short for dad not David.

Michael had seen the story on the news and had arrived back in town, swooping Lauren away, to keep her out of it, and Victor was staying with Kelly's mother.

"Honey, where is my blue shirt?"

"I don't know, but it's a saturday. Why don't you wear a t-shirt?"

"I can't, I have to go into the office."

"What? Why? Both the kids are away this weekend. Why today?"

"Today, because I have a nasty boss."

"Can't you just go in wearing anything. He can't expect you to wear a shirt on a saturday."

"Unfortunately, I do. We are meeting a client."

"You know I once signed a warrent in an 18th century dress."

"You did? Was it a dare?"

"No, I was on a field trip thing with Lauren and we were the servants."

"I see, so did you like have mud on your face, and smell of pigs?"

"No!" She threw a pillow at him. "But everyone was laughing at me."

"I can imagine." He went back into the closet. "Ah, here it is. Damn, it's got a stain on it."

"Just wear another one."

"I wanted to wear this one."

"Why? Is there something majorly speacial about it?"

"Yeah, it's my lucky shirt."

"How can you have a lucky shirt?"

"Everytime I've worn it in court I have won."

"But you don't wear it everytime."

"Well, I've won in other shirts too."

"So basically, you never lost while wearing it."

"Yeah, fine be specific."

"Well why do you need it today. You're not going to court."

"I know, but I wanted to get home as soon as I could so that I could be with that special someone."

"Oh, and who is that special someone?"

"Well I was thinking of the girl next door." Another pillow was launched across the room and hit David round the head.

"Hey! That was just so uncalled for." He ran and jumped on her, holding her down on the bed, and all Amy could do was laugh.

"You sure you have to go to work?"

"Unfortunately yes." He moved his face down closer to hers, brushing her lips with his.

"Are you very sure?" She sucked on his bottom lip. David reluctantly pulled back.

"That isn't fair." He got off of her, gave her a quick kiss and moved to the door so she couldn't retaliate . "You can have whatever food you can find. I'll call you to tell you when to expect me back."

"Ok, speak to you soon I hope."

"Bye." With that he was gone and Amy lay back on the bed. The past few weeks had been stressful. Michael had insisted on taking Lauren away because of the press and she hadn't heard from either of them. She tried not to worry about this because she knew if Michael tried to keep her, he would have a big fight on his hands, not just from her but from Lauren too. The reporters had finally gotten bored and left them alone. Meaning that her and David would finally get some time to be together....alone. But now he had to go to work. It wasn't even like they had last night alone either. They had to stay for the family meal and had many questions fired at them from Gillian who wanted to know if she could plan the wedding. Amy had spent the entire evening wondering what wedding, until she realised that Gillian was talking about her wedding. Which didn't even exist yet. When they had finally arrived back at David's, they had been too exhausted to do anything but sleep.

"Can I look at that one please." David was in a jewellery shop browsing around looking for the perfect something for Amy.

"This one sir?"

"Yes, hmmm." David considered it but shook his head. "Not quite right?"

"Is there anything in particular you were after?" The clerk asked.

"Um, well in your catalogue I saw something that was perfect but you don't seem to have it here."

"Do you have the catalogue with you sir?"

"Yes, as a matter of fact I do." He reached into his briefcase and pulled it out. Several items were circled, one in particular had several rings around it in bright red. "Here it is."

"Ah, I see the problem sir. This was last seasons catalogue....was this the item in question?" He pointed to the item with multiple circles around it.

"Yes." David looked downheartened.

"Well as luck would have it, we have one left in stock." He went out the back and returned shortly handing it to David.

"It's perfect!" His face lit up and he placed it onto the counter. "How much?"

"As it is last seasons.... I can offer you a discounted price."

"Thank you, can you wrap it for me as well?"

"Certainly sir."

Amy sat at the kitchen table. She had managed to clean the entire kitchen, and it shone. She looked at the clock. Damn it. Time always went slowly when you were waiting for something or as in this case, someone.

She pushed back her chair and stood up. "Well the living room could do with a clean." She reluctantly entered the living room and started to tidy the magazines.

David patted his pocket as he headed for the courthouse. He wanted to pick up a few files so that he could pretend that he really had been at work. He grabbed his cell out of his pocket and dialed Abner's number.

"Hey."

"Ok it's the weekend what's wrong?"

"Nothing, just if Amy asks, we were working today."

"Why?"

"We had an annoying client who insisted on seeing us."

"No why are you lying to Amy? Where were you really?"

"I was out buying her something."

"No really, I won't tell her."

"Really."

"Ok, if you don't want me to know...."

"Really Abner."

"Fine." David hung up, and dialled Maxine.

"Maxine?"

"Yes, speaking."

"Everything is sorted."

"Good, well good luck with the rest of your plans."

"Thank you."

"Speak to you soon."

"Will do, and thank you again."

"No problem."

David then dialed home.

"Amy?"

"Finally, you've been gone for ages. When are you coming home?"

"Soon."

"When is soon?"

"I just have to sort some files and then I will be coming home."

"I though you were with a client."

"We were, but Abner wanted me to do some filing."

"Remind me to have a word with him."

"Sure honey. I have to go now, love you."

"Love you too." Amy placed the phone back in its holder and looked around the room. It was now as clean as the kitchen. She headed for the bathroom, and got to work. Knowing how long paperwork can take.

"Amy I'm...." David looked around the family room. It was spotless and alot cleaner than he had ever seen it. He looked in the kitchen and saw that it too was spotless."Amy, where are you?" He walked into the bedroom and then held his breath as he entered the bathroom. He saw her scrubing away at the bath, while wearing headphones. He started his heart again before walking over to her. "Amy?" He placed a hand on her shoulder. She fell back in shock, but then smiled. She took the headphones off and stood up.

"Finally you're home."

"What is going on?"

"I got bored. It kinda needed a clean, so I thought I would be useful."

"You didn't have too."

"I know I didn't have to, but I wanted to. It kept me busy. But now you're back, and you can keep me busy."

"Well I thought I would cook us lunch. You haven't eaten yet have you?"

"No.... just don't mess up the kitchen. I'll finish up here, then I need a shower. Cleaning is hard work!"

"Ok, honey." He kissed her quickly and then walked out of the bathroom. He heard her scrubbing again and he hurridly got to work. He had brought home a take-away so he would have more time to prepare, and he was glad that she had something to do to keep her busy and out of the way. He collected all the candles he could find and placed them around the kitchen. He set out some plates on the table before lighting the candles. He then went to put on some music and began to prepare the food for eating, so he could at least pretend that he had made it.

Amy quickly finished up her cleaning before climbing in the shower. She wished she hadn't started the bathroom because she could be with David right now if it wasn't for this. She sighed and stepped into a towel wrapping it around her. She could smell something burning and ran to the kitchen. David blocked the doorway with the door closed behind him.

"Something is burning?"

"No, no, everything is fine."

"You better not have messed up my clean kitchen."

"Oh so it's your kitchen now?"

"Yes, it is. Whoever cleans it owns it."

"Didn't your mom tell you not to walk around the house in a towel?"

"Hahaha, stop trying to change the subject. What was burning?"

"Um, some things. But it is alright."

"I'll be the judge of that."

"How are you going to be the judge of that?"

"I am...." She started towards the door leading into the kitchen.

"No, you can't go in there."

"And why not?"

"Because you'll spoil my...."

"I'll spoil what?"

"Nothing."

"David?"

"Yes?"

"Tell me what is going on."

"No, it's a surprise."

"Fine." Amy stormed off to the bedroom and slammed the door. David quickly followed and tried to open the door but it was locked.

"Honey, come out."

"No, I am getting dressed."

"Honey. I'm sorry but I really do have a surprise for you, I just didn't want you to see."

"So why didn't you just tell me what was burning."

"Because it is part of your surprise."

"My surprise was burning?"

"No, something else was, but by telling you what was burning you would figure out part of your surprise."

The door opened, Amy stood in her underwear. "You promise you were telling the truth."

"Would I lie to you?"

"I don't know?"

"Amy." She started to close the door again. "No I wouldn't, I was telling the truth."

"Promise?"

"Yes." David breathed a sigh of relief as she opened the door again. She stepped towards him and wrapped her arms around his neck.

"You know what is great about this weekend?"

"No, what?"

"No kids, no parents, just us. Together, alone. Being able to do what we want and when." Amy smiled.

"Uhuh." He lowered his head and kissed her, wrapping his arms around her. "But you really should get dressed or we will be so busy you won't get your surprise."

"I don't know if I want to get my surprise I am quite happy with just you."

"Just me huh?"

"Yes." She reached up to kiss him but he pulled away.

"Well I want to give you your present so you will have to wait for.... me." Amy smiled before going back into the bedroom and closing the door.

"Close your eyes."

"Why?"

"Because I want you to, trust me it will be worth it." Amy did as she was asked and smiled as David placed his hands on her hips and led her into the kitchen. She let him lead her to a chair and seat her. "You can open them now."

"Wow." She looked around the room and her face lit up. The blinds were drawn and the room was covered in many candles and their flames danced to the romantic music playing in the background. She looked down at her plate and saw some food on her plate. "So what was burning? Apart from the candles?"

"A box."

"A box?"

"The box the food came in." He replied sheepishly as he poured out some wine into her glass.

"I see. I wondered how you managed to cook, clean, lay the table and light all the candles."

"You don't think I could do that?"

"No?" She laughed at the hurt look on his face. "So what is my surprise?"

"You will have to wait for that."

"You mean I have to wait even longer."

"Yes."

"How long?"

"Just forget about it and eat your meal before it gets cold."

"Fine." Amy smiled at him as she picked up her fork, she looked at him seductively as she placed the fork in her mouth. David felt a shiver go down his spine and he hoped that she loved what he had bought for her.

The meal was over and the candles had burnt down to the quick. Amy was in David's arms as they danced slowly to the music, "So when do I get my surprise Romeo?"

"In a minute Juliette." Amy smiled and laid her head on his shoulder.

"So, was your day really that boring that you had to clean?"

"No, I just wanted you."

"You wanted me?" Amy looked up at David. She smiled at him before resting her head back down again. "You won't get your surprise till you answer me...." he said playfully.

She looked up into his eyes. "Yes, I wanted you. I wanted to be in your arms, I wanted...." David cut her off, placing his lips on hers. Her knees became weak with pleasure and she leant into him for support. Suddenly he stepped back and she fell forward. "What...?"

"Your surprise." He supported her till he felt she could stand on her own and she held her breath as he moved away. David moved over to the sink and reached into the drawer beside it. Amy stepped forward towards him, and he spun round and held a hand out. "Don't move."

"What.... what is it?" She stepped forward again. David wasn't sure what he could do to get her to stop moving. She moved forward again and leaned round him to see what he was hiding. David's hand shot out and pulled her to him. Amy struggled to see round him as he held her tight. "Are you going to give it to me?"

"You don't know what it is. Maybe you don't want it!"

"I want it, I want it." She smiled as he reached behind him.