CH 94

When Sam returned, there were more women there, some she knows from her academy classes. They all talk and mingle for ten minute before they walk out towards the back of the house.

When they walkedoutside there was a swimming pool, table and chairs. Sam could see a large marque up with a table and chair in there, she looked around and saw where the wedding was going to be held.

Sam sat down at the table for the bridesmaids since there was going to be eight bridesmaids at the wedding. Soon as everyone was seated, Ann's mother stood up and said a small speech then she sat down again.

Then maids and waiters walk out with trays in hand, the butlers pick up a bowl and put in on a silver round dish that was in front of the women then they do it to the next ones before the maids return back inside then return again.

Ann's mother said grace over the meal then they started eating their first course that was seafood cocktail in dressing that was in a glass bowl with gold edging. They all talk while enjoying themselves. They all had their drink with them and there were jugs of orange juice and ice water on the table for the ones who wanted it.

With their second course it was boneless chicken breast with potato and lettuce salad with a mayo on top but each woman could pour their own mayo on theirs.

Half an hour later it was getting dark and the outdoor lights were turned on by that time their desert came out which was fresh fruit salad and ice cream. The women could choose between vanilla, chocolate or strawberry.

Afterwards they all got up and mingled while the butlers and maids cleared the dishes and asked if any one wanted a freak refill of their drinks.

Half an hour later they walk back inside into a big room that Sam thinks is the family room. There were chairs put into a circle but one was different from the others, so everyone sat down and the games began.

They had passed the parcel, with Ann being blindfolded so she could turn the music on and off. When it got to the last wrapper, one of the bride maids got it when the music stopped. Ann took the blind fold off while her bridesmaid unwrap it, it was an envelope, so she open it and pulled out a small note she read what it says

"Congratulation on winning prise number two"

Ann mother smile then she walk out then return with a wrap up box and pass it to her, the one close saw he had the number two on it so she open it up and was shock

"Beauty treatments, thanks you"

She showed everyone-body lotions, nail polish, make up faecal cleaners and other lotions in the box. They played two more games where two other women won prizes, and then it was time to open up presents.

While Ann was opening up hers Sam left the room and went to find out which one was her room. One of the maids showed her to her room. Sam pulled out her present then returned and thanked the maid. She walked back in and sat down again and waited.

When all of the presents were unwrap, Sam stood up and walked over to Ann and said

"Looks can be deceiving"

Then she pass it to her then walk back and sat down again they all watch her unwrap the present and she unfolded it, it was an apron with writing on it saying

'It not burnt, it well cooked' then it showed a woman holding a plate with burnt meat on it. Then she folded it up

"Nice one Sam" Ann said

Then she picked up and showed everyone a cookbook, they all laughed. Ann saw Sam with her hands close then open them; she knew that meant to open the book so she did and an envelope fell out and onto the floor.

She bends over and picks it up. Ever one was looking at her as she look at Sam who was smiling and gave her a nod, so Ann open it and pulled out a photo and frond then she look at Sam

"Sam what with the photo?"

"That is part of your present, I couldn't bring them with me, so I put them together and took a photo"

"What is the photo Ann?" her mother asked

"Sam" she looked at Sam and every one look at her

"It the best and latest pots and pan, mixing bowls, measuring jugs, utensils, oven mitts, tea towels, jug and toaster" every one look at her in shock

"Sam wow, thank you"

"That is nothing compeer to your wedding present, which we could bring with us"

"What did you get us?"

"You will find out tomorrow," she said smiling

"Ok" then they played a couple more games then they all went outside since supper was served. Tracey got Sam alone.

"Sam what did you and Jack get them"

"They're wedding presents?"

"Yeah?"

"A house, the one that down the road from us, it a seven bedroom home like Jack but smaller"

"Wow when you said you couldn't bring it here you weren't joking" Sam smile

"Now you know, we going to wait till after they are married then we going to get them to sign the papers"

"Good idea Sam" then they mingled for an hour before the limos showed up and guests started leaving. Sam gave auntie a hug

"See you tomorrow auntie"

"Ok Sam take care"

"I will." Then she got into the limo and left a few seconds later. When the guests were gone, everyone went to bed themselves since it is going to be a busy day the next day.

They guys had a couple of drinks and had dinner at the restaurant before they left to go to a couple of bars before calling it a night since some of them were drunk. Jack had mineral water in between his beers. He made sure Mark did the same so they wouldn't be too hung over in the morning.

Jack, Mark and Phillip returned back to the hotel, it was just after midnight. They all said their good nights when they reached their rooms since it was on the same floor. That morning Jack knock on Mark door and waited, when mark answer it

"Jack what wrong?"

"Have a quick shower and shave, I'll tell you afterwards"

"Ok" then he walked into the bathroom and Jack walked inside and closed the door behind him, then he sat down and waited for him. When he walk out to where Jack is he was wearing jeans and a tee shirt, shoes and socks

"Come on, breakfast is on me"

"Thanks" they walked out and walked down to the restaurant where they were serving breakfast. When seated a waitress walked over to them and they made their order after she gave them a cup of coffee then she left them alone.

"Jack what are you up to?"

"After breakfast we are going to the spa here"

"That for women"

"And men, I had it book when I made reservations last month and I order the works, it will help you relax"

"Thanks"

"Don't mention it so long as you can keep Ann happy"

"Don't worry I'll know what will happen if I don't"

"Sam"

"Yeah" Jack smiles and nodded

"After being at the spa we go and get out haircut and style"

"Wow I know I haven't had a chance last week to get it done"

"Same here" they talked till their breakfast arrived, and enjoyed it while talking.

Afterwards they talk for another ten minutes when Jack signals the waitress over and asks for the bill. She was away then returned. Jack fills out the details before he and Mark left to go to the spa for the next four hours. They both enjoyed themselves; they even hand manicures, petiquer and facials done.

When Jack finished, Jack signed the papers then they went to the hairdresser where they got their haircut done and stiled. When they finish they leave and return back to their rooms to get ready.

When Jack walked into his room he called room service and ordered some sandwiches for Mark and himself since it was after one thirty in the afternoon. Then he got his dress blues out and started getting changed. He was wearing his pants and shirt for the time being till such time.

He got himself a drink from the bar and waited for lunch. When it arrived, a few minutes later, Jack signed the slip then the guy left. Jack walked next door and knocked on the door, then waited. When mark answered

"Jack what up?"

"Grab you key, lunch is ready, it just sandwiches"

"Thanks" he walked back and got his key then walked to where Jack is and looked down at what he was wearing. He was also wearing pantsand a shirt. Jack notice it as well

"Don't worry about it, I'm not" Mark look at what Jack was wearing

"Oh, ok"

Mark steps out and closes and locks his door and they walk down to Jack's room and walk inside. Jack closes the door and walk over to the bar and got a drink out for Mark and passes it to him

"Thanks"

Then he sat down while Jack got the plates of sandwiches and put them on the table then he sat down and picked one up and started eating it then Mark did the same they were talking for a few minutes when they heard Sam's cell phone ring.

"Sam gave me it before we left home"

"Ok" he got up and went to answer it

"Hello… yes this is Samantha Carter phone, who is this… oh sorry sir, it's Captain O'Neill… she not here sir what wrong… when do you want it tested… this afternoon not a good time sir… sir Sam brother Mark is getting married and she is one of the bridesmaidsNew York sir… no I don't know the number sir… I'll get her to call you in the morning… ok sir… thanks" then he hung up

"What was that?"

"Chief of staff he forgot that the wedding is today"

"Ok what did he want Sam for?" Jack returned back to the table and sat down

"he said it about a new plane was classified"

"But you got clearance for what Sam does?"

"I know but I think he's just saying that just in case I'm someone else try to be me… follow what I'm meaning?"

"Yes" they talk they their finish their sandwiches then they stood up and walk to the door

"Thanks for that Jack"

"Your welcome, see you downstairs in half an hour"

"Ok" then he walked out the door and Jack closed behind him thenwalked back into the room.

Jack put the plates back on the tray then he went and clean his teeth and put some after-shave on. He put the one that Sam likes on. When he finishes, he washes his hands then he uses the toilet then rewashes his hands, and then he goes and getshimself-ready.

When he was ready, he left the room and walked down stairs to where he was waiting for Mark, Phillip and Tracey. He waited for two minutes with Tract and Phillip walked over to Jack. They smiled when they saw him in his dress blues.

"My, my don't you look handsome in your dress blues Jack"

"Thanks, what about you, you look beautiful today"

"Thanks, where mark?"

"Here he comes" they turn and smile when they see Mark in his dress blues walking over to them. They smile since it is the first time they saw him wearing his dress blues

"Mark you look handsome, Ann sure is lucky"

"Thanks auntie" they both hug

"Shall we" Jack said

They walkedoutside together and got into the waiting limo and headed to the 'Cole' home where the wedding was taking place.

Early in the morning Sam was awake so she got up and put her robe on since she could hear footstepsoutside. She opens the door and saw Ann pacing back and forth

"Ann what wrong" she stops when she saw Sam

"I'm nerves" Sam smile and step ford

"It just pre wedding nerves all brides get them"

"Thanks"

"I know just the thing that would help you relax"

"What?"

"Got swimsuit with you?"

"Yes, why?"

"Get change and I'll meet you down stair and the pool in five minutes and trust me"

"Ok" then they went back to their rooms.

Since Sam was sharing her room with another bride's maid she had to be quiet. She got her swimsuit and walked into the bathroom where she relieved herself and got change.

Then she walked out and put her nightie and robes on the bed then she walked out of her room and down stairs. She opened the door and walkedoutside to where the pool is. Minute later Ann walk out and over to Sam

"I'm here so now what?"

"We swim lengths, I find it relaxing and it help clear my mind, trust me it works"

"Ok, how many lengths can you do" Sam look at the pool then to Ann

"Thirty plus"

"Wow, that is a lot"

"I know so shall we"

"Ok" they both drive in together and swam back and forth.

Ann just manages to do eight then stop to catch her breath. While she was swimming the lengths it did help settle her nerves and clear her mind, and that Sam was right, swimming did help. She watched Sam do two lengths of the pool then she decided to do some more before breakfast.

Ann managed to do six more before getting out of the pool sitting on the edge of the pool with her feet still in the water. She knew she was fit but nothing compared to what Sam can do. She knows that Sam exercises every morning and she has her training at night.

She wondered how she couldcope with all the stress with what she had been doing in the past three years, now she knows, it was swimming. She was lost in through till she heard her name being called

"Ann what are you doing out here at this time of the morning?" she turn to her mother

"Pre wedding nerves mum"

"Oh Ann, so you went swimming why?"

"To help calm my nerves and clear my mind, it was Sam idea and it works"

"Oh, ok how many lengths has she done now?"

"This is her twenty ninth, she hasn't stop"

"Amazing for some one like her"

"I know with everything she does, she lucky she hasn't had a breakdown, but it seems she finds swimming relaxing"

"Ok, what does she normally have for breakfast?"

"Fresh fruit salad for starts, bacon, eggs, hash browns, breakfast sausages, toast and apple or orange juice, that what she has every morning, she has her eggs scrabble"

"Sounds like a big breakfast to me"

"It is mum"

"Well I'll go and let the chief know"

"Ok, mum you might as well do up enough for all of us"

"Ok anything else?"

"Yes, bacon and breakfast sausages to be grill, bread wholemeal and the hash brown done in vegetable oil"

"Ok" Then she turns and walksinside.