Good Luck Charm 4?
"Mom, Sara's here," Lindsey said walking into the kitchen.
"I didn't hear her knock," Catherine replied wiping her hands on her apron.
"She didn't. She's standing outside."
"Lindsey, you didn't let her in!" Catherine exclaimed taking the apron off.
"She's been walking back and forth outside for a few minutes. She hasn't actually come to the door yet."
"Are you serious?" Catherine smiled.
"Yeah, come look," Lindsey said dragging Catherine to the window by the door.
Catherine couldn't contain a giggle at the site before her. Sara was pacing back and forth in front of her door holding a bouquet of flowers.
"She brought me flowers," Catherine whispered.
"She looks nervous," Lindsey said.
"She looks beautiful," Catherine corrected.
Sara was wearing a pair of dark blue jeans with a red v-neck shirt and a matching jean jacket. Her hair was straight, but curled under at the ends. Catherine even noticed that Sara was wearing make-up. Not a lot, but just enough to enhance her natural beauty.
Just then Sara walked up to the door and raised her hand like she was going to knock. Suddenly, she turned around and backed away only to walk back up to Catherine's door. She took a deep breath and finally knocked.
"Okay honey, how do I look?" Catherine asked straightening her outfit.
"Fine Mom," Lindsey said rolling her eyes
"Okay, go and get the door. I'll be in the kitchen."
"She's your girlfriend. You get the door."
"Lindsey, please?"
"The things I do for you Mom."
"Just go," she said shoving Lindsey to the door.
Lindsey shook her head and sighed as she reached for the door. She opened it to find no one standing there. Lindsey took a step outside and was scooped up into a hug by Sara.
"Hey Lindsey!"
"Hi Sara. You seem a lot happier now," Lindsey replied as Sara set her down.
"Well, I'm still a little sad about Candace leaving, but you and your Mom are making it hard for me to stay sad. Which is why I brought these for you," she said handing Lindsey the flowers.
"These are for me?" Lindsey asked excitedly.
"All except for this one," Sara said pulling a red rose out and away from the five other white ones. "This one is for your mom."
"But I get the rest of them? Really?"
"Of course. Every girl deserves flowers. Even little girls."
"This is so cool! Thank you Sara!" she said giving her another hug, "Come on, Mom is in the kitchen," Lindsey finished dragging Sara inside.
They walked down the hall to the kitchen where Catherine stood with her back to them at the stove.
"Mom, look what Sara gave me!" Lindsey said almost crashing into Catherine's legs.
Catherine looked down at Lindsey who was holding the bouquet she thought was for her. She looked at Sara and then back to her daughter.
"Those are for you?"
"Yeah, Sara say's every girl should have flowers."
"They're beautiful honey. There is a vase under the sink. Grab the scissors and trim the ends off," she said turning back to the stove.
Lindsey walked to the sink to tend to her flowers, while Sara walked up to Catherine. She placed one hand on Catherine's shoulder and leaned down next to her ear.
"Every woman deserves flowers," she whispered pulling the red rose out from behind her back.
She brought the rose to the other side of Catherine's face and traced her cheek,
"Especially a beautiful woman," Sara finished, kissing just below Catherine's ear lobe.
Catherine shivered at Sara's husky voice and the feel of the rose on her cheek. Catherine took the rose in one hand while she turned to meet Sara's gaze.
"If that's the case, how come Lindsey's gets five and I get one?" Catherine teased.
"If I want this to work, Lindsey has to know that she is just as important to me as you are. The best way to a mother's heart is through her child. Besides, if Lindsey loves me then one day maybe her Mom could too."
"Who's to say that I don't?"
"Catherine ... I ..."
Catherine placed a finger to her lips to silence Sara's thought. She leaned forward and gently pressed her lips to Sara's.
"I love that I can do that now," Catherine whispered pulling away.
"I am so nervous that any moment now, you're going to drop the 'Hahahaha, jokes up, I got ya Sara' bomb."
"I got ya alright Sara and I have no intention on letting you go," she smiled kissing Sara again.
"Mom, you want me to trim your flower too," Lindsey asked from the sink.
"No, honey, I'm gonna keep this one the way it is, "she said tracing the rose from the top of Sara's head down to her lips.
"Can I put mine on the table?" Lindsey asked.
"That's a good idea Lindsey," Catherine said, "Sara, can you just stir the sauce for a minute. I'm gonna put this on my night stand, I'll be right back," she finished trotting off to her bedroom.
"I hope she doesn't change her outfit again," Lindsey said moving the flowers to the table.
"What are you talking about?"
"Mom switched outfits like, a million times before you got here."
"She did?" Sara asked taking the sauce off the burner.
"Yeah, she was acting all goofy. Do you think Sara will like this? Does this make me look fat? If that's what I have to go through when I start dating, count me out!" Lindsey sighed sitting down at the table.
"Count you out of what?" Catherine asked returning to the room.
"Lindsey was just telling me about your wardrobe changes before I got here," Sara smirked.
"Lindsey!" Catherine exclaimed turning red.
Sara walked over to Catherine and gently placed her hands on the sides of Catherine's face
"I think it's cute," Sara replied kissing Catherine's nose," Besides, I did the same thing," she finished kissing Catherine gently.
"Awwwww," Lindsey's voice echoed from the dinning room.
Never breaking the kiss, Catherine picked up a dish towel off the counter and threw it at her daughter.
"Hey!" came Lindsey's voice.
Catherine smiled into the kiss at Lindsey's response, as Sara wrapped her arms around Catherine's waist pulling her closer.
"I'm sure both of you are very happy to play tonsil hockey, but I would like some actual food," Lindsey interrupted.
Catherine reluctantly pulled away from Sara and sighed.
"Okay, okay. Lindsey, honey, will you set the table please?"
"Here Lindsey, let me help you," Sara added letting go of Catherine's waist.
"Thanks Sara," Lindsey replied.
Catherine gave Sara a pouty look as Sara leaned down to her ear,
"By the way, your legs look amazing in that skirt. Good choice," she whispered as she went to help Lindsey.
Catherine couldn't contain a blush as Sara and Lindsey set the table.
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Throughout the meal, Lindsey asked a lot of questions about Candace, but Sara just gave enough information to satisfy Lindsey's curiosity. Catherine on the other hand, was dying to know bout how the little girl came into Sara's life. And even more importantly how her mother, Laura came to be in Sara's life.
"You know Sara, I like you a lot more than Mom's other girlfriends," Lindsey commented.
Sara stole a glance over at Catherine who was staring at the food on her plate.
"Your Mom has had other girlfriends?" Sara asked.
"Oh yeah. Just two though. Marissa and Kelly."
"Oh really?" Sara continued loving the embarrassing look on Catherine's face.
"Yeah, isn't that right Mom?"
"Yes, honey, that's right. But Mommy was gonna tell Sara herself," Catherine responded.
Sara smiled and reached under the table. She placed a reassuring hand on Catherine's thigh and gently traced her thumb over Catherine's skin. Catherine looked up at Sara and smiled as she brought her hand down and laced their fingers together.
"Sorry. You're not mad at me are you?" Lindsey asked slightly worried.
"No, honey, I'm not mad at you, but there are some things that Sara and I need to talk about alone. And that was one of them."
"I'm sorry," Lindsey said looking sadly at her plate.
"Hey, its okay. Tell ya what, lets give your Mom a little break. You and I will do the dishes and when were done we can all watch a movie. But your Mom gets to pick the movie," Sara said squeezing Catherine's hand.
"I thought you and Mom needed to talk," she muttered.
"Your Mom may want to talk. But, I remember you saying something about making me happy. And I'm gonna be sad if your not around."
"Really?"
"Of course!" Sara said getting up, "Now lets start on these dishes," she said taking her and Catherine's plate to the sink.
"Sara is so cool Mom. I just love her!" Lindsey said before leaving the table.
"I do too Linds. I do too," she said to herself as she walked into the living room to find a movie.
To Be Continued...