Someone like you 27
Sam smiled to herself as she watched Jason pick up Justin so that he could put the ball into the basket. "Score" Jason said out loud dancing around with him on the court as Michael watched them laughing, as Jason set him back down. She had to admit, the boys were sneaky in their own right with that ball, and she had lost count at how many times they had scored as they moved around Jason. Getting up she felt playful to even the balance on the teams. Walking over to him she had a smile on her face as she stepped around him knocking the ball out of his hands, and dribbling it as he watched her, with awe, she was quick as she made her way to the basket she tossed it in the basket scoring as Michael and Justin jumped around her, as Jason looked at her and shook his head.
"Shall we play?" She asked Jason with a glint of mischievousness in her eyes.
"I don't think that's a wise idea?"
"Why, you afraid of losing?" She said acting like a chicken, making him laugh.
"Oh you are so going to pay for that, McCall. No, I think in your condition you need to take it easy."
"And I think." As she looked up into his eyes "That you aren't going to tell me what to do Morgan, I'm not going to overdo it, I just want to play that's all."
"Sam." He said reaching out and grabbing her hand softly, with a look of concern in his eyes for her.
"No, my love." She shook her head and wagged her finger in front of him, as she held the ball away from him. Then looking down at Michael she put her arm around his shoulder. "Michael and I against you and Justin."
"No Sam."
"Yes Jason."
"You are stubborn aren't you?"
"You got that right, and I'm not going to backdown to a challenge, are you playing or not?" Sheasked assthe gave the ball to Michael he started to dribble it past his dad as Sam and Justin played along, 20 minutes later and about 10 baskets that were made between the two of them Jason looked at Sam, she was overheating and she had become pale, scaring the living crap out of him, he put Justin down and walked over to her, picked her up as she rested in his arms back to the blanket and laid her down across his lap under the coolness of the tree brushing her hair away from her face.
"You are not doing this again, do you understand me? I don't need something happening to you or this baby."
"I'm fine; I just need to cool off."
"Sam, that's enough, I don't want to hear another word from your sexy mouth." He said as he watched the boys play for a few minutes then looking back down at her she was sleeping peacefully, as he stared down at her, unable to believe she was his.
It had been a busy day as she contemplated how stupid she had been earlier, wanting to shoot hoops with the guys, then becoming over heated she vowed to herself right here right now, that she wouldn't put this baby in jeopardy ever again. Standing under the shower she let the water run down over her body. Jason had told her that he would be back in a little bit, and Leticia came over early so that she could get ready without being interrupted by the boys.
Meanwhile across town Lorenzo Alcazar got ready for his evening with Samantha. He couldn't believe how incredibly lucky he had been when she accepted his offer to come work for him at Locust, She was absolutely stunning and the way she sashayed across the office, had fueled more than one fantasy of his. Pulling his jacket down off the hanger, he grabbed his keys and the small box he had for her. Walking out the door to the waiting car outside he entered into it and closed the door and sat back smiling to himself as the car made its way down the street to pick her up.
Jason heard the car pull up in front of her place and waited patiently for him to knock on the door, hearing the gate open and close he heard his footsteps come closer until finally the door bell rang. As Jason smirked to himself he opened the door and came face-to- face with the bastard himself.
"What the hell are you doing here?" Lorenzo said surprised to see him.
"I think it's plainly obvious isn't it?" Jason said looking at him with those steely eyes.
"Sam and I have a dinner date."
"Well, I hate to break this to you, but Sam sends her apologies." He said seeing the anger and jealousy flood the man's eyes in front of him. "And another thing, don't expect her Monday morning, she won't be coming back." He said to him.
"Fine, you might have one this battle, but I can assure you, you haven't won this war." He said looking at him as he turned around and walked back to the car, as Jason watched it pull away from the curb and make its way back down the street.
Shutting off the lights he walked out, locking and closing the door behind him. Walking through the gate, he crossed the street and back to his beautiful Samantha.
Meanwhile Sam got her dress on and slipped her feet into her heels, hearing Jason come through the front door; she grabbed her shawl and small cocktail bag. Taking one more look in the mirror she walked out the door and down the stairs to him.
"Wow, you look beautiful." Michael said as he watched her come down the stairs to meet his father.
"Thank you." She said to him.
"And the happiest I think I have ever seen Sam." Leticia said as Jason looked at her, unable to tear his eyes from her. The red dress showed off her body as hugged her curves, she had the shawl draped around her, with her dark tresses cascading over her shoulders; he couldn't wait for after dinner.
"Are we ready?" She asked snapping him out of his fantasy.
"Yeah, in fact we better get going, she said as she leaned down and kissed Justin and Michael, as Jason opened the door and they walked out.
After dinner was through Sam excused herself to use the restroom as Jason pulled out the box and set down at her place on her side of the table, when she came back she sat down and looked at it.
"What's this Jason?" She asked.
"It's yours. Happy Birthday." He said to her as she slipped off the bow and opened it up gasping at what she saw, it was a three diamond pendant set in platinum. It sparkled in the light of the restaurant as she looked up at him and was speechless; she gently ran her hand over it. "Jason, you didn't..."
"Sam." He said as he got up and walked over to her as he gently pulled it out of the box, she moved her hair as he clasped it softly as his fingers brushed against her neck, then bending down he kissed her. She moved her hands up and felt it, then pulling the mirror from her bag, she looked at it, and she couldn't even gather a word together all she knew is that she felt like a queen in this man's presence.
"I'll be right back my love." He said walking over to the D.J. then came back to the table. As the first few notes of the song played he stood at her chair and asked extended her hand, as he led her out to the dance floor and took her in his arms.
I've never seen you looking so lovely as you did tonight
I've never seen you shine so bright
I've never seen so many men ask you if you wanted to dance
They're looking for a little romance, given half a chance
I have never seen that dress you're wearing
Or the highlights in your head that catch your eyes I have been blind
The lady in red is dancing with me cheek to cheek
There's nobody here, it's just you and me, It's where I wanna be
But I hardly know this beauty by my side
I'll never for get, the way you look tonight
Holding her in his arms she rested her head against his chest hearing his heart beat, she closed her eyes, never wanting this night to end.
I've never seen you looking so gorgeous as you did tonight
I've never seen you shine so bright you were amazing
I've never seen so many people want to be there by your side
And when you turned to me and smiled, It took my breath away
I have never had such a feeling
Such a feeling of complete and utter love, as I do tonight
Pulling away from her he ran his hand down the side of her cheek as the continued to move in sync to the music.
The way you look tonight
I never will forget, the way you look tonight
The lady in red
The lady in red
The lady in red
My lady in red (I love you.)
Leaning down her lips met his as they kissed passionately, he couldn't get enough of her, nor she of him.