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Mercedes tied the rope for the finish line against the tree and signaled for Sam to pull his side tighter. They had been at the park for about an hour getting everything set up, and Mercedes was amazed to see Sam there bright and early, ready to help. And it wasn't in the tell you what to do form, Sam was actually helping. She stood from the base of the tree and wiped off her blue jeans and smoothed down her shirt. Everyone wore matching "Evans Corp Family Day Picnic 2018", she even ordered them for the kids.
"Okay, time to do water balloons, now the great thing about the ones i got, is instead of filling one at a time we can fill like 100 in a minute. Or that's what the label says." she joked making her way over to the table.
"100 a minute?" Sam thought that he would have to sit there and fill them up one by one. That would have been so time consuming. "I guess you're used to planning parties and organizing things huh?"
Mercedes laughed. "Well I have sleepovers at least 2 times a month and then there are events and things, so i guess you can say that."
Sam planned parties, or rather he hired a party planner when he really wanted to impress someone, so all of this was kind of new to him.
Grabbing the big bucket she walked over to where the maintenance shed was, they were lucky the guy was nice and let them use his hose. She began filling up the balloons, 35 at a time. Within five minutes she had over 500 balloons.
"What do you think? Do we need more?"
"No, I think 500 is more than enough water balloons. It's mostly going to the be the kids playing with them anyway."
Nodding she shook off the remaining balloons.
"Come on you aren't gonna toss a few?"
"No, water balloons are not my thing at all." Sam figured it would be for the kids to have fun with. He hated walking around in wet clothes.
Mercedes nodded with a vow in her mind, she was hitting Sam with a balloon before the day was over.
"Excuse, me Mr. Evans?" One of the interns that were volunteering to help out with the prep approached them, and looked a little timid.
"What can I do for you."
"The vendors are here, and wanted to know where to set up. And there is someone asking for the person in charge because they want to check the permits and make sure everything is up to code."
Sam sighed and figured break time was over. "I'll be right there." He turned to Mercedes, and gestured to the balloons. "You're going to be okay over here with all of those balloons? I have to go and play boss man, but I can have the interns come and help you if you want."
Mercedes shook her head. "I'm good. I see Shane coming over here, i can ask him to help."
As if on cue, Shane walked over to them with a smile. "Hey Mercedes, I was just wondering if you needed any help?"
Smiling she pointed down to the bucket with the balloons.
"Actually, you can move these for me."
Mercedes waved at Sam as he walked away and looked to Shane.
"Thanks, there is no way i could lift this thing."
"No problem glad to be of service."
Mercedes directed Shane over to the relay races and started laying out the small empty pie pans. They would fill those up with whipped creme.
Sam knew how much of a pain in the ass vendors could be, but this event was only for a few hours, so he figured things would be smooth sailing. Boy was he wrong. After getting them all straighten out and showing his permit to the park rangers, Sam could say that they were almost ready to begin.
"Hey, are you in charge?"
"Sam turned and looked the young man up and down. "Yep, what can I do for you?"
"I'm the DJ and just wanted to know where to set up."
"Oh, right. Sam looked around and pointed to the spot that was for the DJ. "And make sure it's all popular hits. I want to keep this thing lively."
"Sure thing" He walked away and Sam decided to check on everything else to make sure that everything was running smoothly. He probably went overboard with this whole family day, but it only happens once a year, so why not go all out?
After about an hour of fixing one problem after the other and making sure that everything was in order, Sam went to his car and changed out of his white tee and into his family day shirt. As he was walking his way back to the park, he ran into Blaine.
"Right on time. I thought you were going to get here a bit early to help me out."
"I was, but a pipe burst in my building and I had to wait for maintenance to clean it up. But have no fear, you're best friend is here." Blaine had the biggest smile on his face and Sam knew that everything that just came out of his mouth was bullshit.
"Whatever, I don't have the time to call you out on your shit. As long as you showed up."
"Of course I came. I'm sure if I didn't, I would have had a long memo from you about being part of the team. So I'm here. What needs to be done?"
"Nothing really, everything is set up, people started to arrive, so you can just relax if you want." Sam noticed something and looked around before locking his eyes on Blaine. "Weren't you going to bring someone? It is a family thing after all."
"Coop couldn't make it, so was going to bring this guy I met at the gym a few weeks ago, but his boyfriend is back in town, so yea. I'm solo. But that's cool with me. Gives me a chance to work my charm."
"That's fine, but no married men, no other people's boyfriends, or baby daddies, or anything that will bring negative attention to this event."
Blaine pretended to be offended, but then Sam narrowes his eyes and blaine raised both hands in mock surrender. "I'll be a boy scout."
"That's what I like to hear"
"Speaking of family, where's yours?"
"My parents text me and they should be here any minute with Stevie and Stacy. Quinn is catching a ride with Mike and Jane, but Jane had some things to do so they won't be here until later. So I'm just playing host for now."
"Okay, then. Time to get my flirt on. Catch ya later."
Sam just shook his head at his best friend. If anyone could make him relax and feel less nervous about things, it was definitely Blaine. He hoped his friend did get lucky tonight.
"Um, Mr. Evans?" Sam sighed as he turned his attention to the same intern that came and got him earlier. Well, it was time to get this party started.
Mercedes had just finished double checking the kids games when she spotted Sam. She walked over to where Shane took the water balloons and grabbed one of the water guns they had stored away, before heading over to a flustered looking Sam. She knew he was trying to make sure that everything was running smoothly but this was a fun event and he needed to relax.
"Mr. Evans I am afraid your attention is needed." She said walking with her hands behind her back.
Sam sighed, closed his eyes and bowed his head before turning to Mercedes. 'Now what,' was the thought that was running through his head as he addressed Mercedes.
"What needs my attention now Ms. Jones?" Sam couldn't help the frustration in voice.
If she hadn't known he was frustrated by the look on his face, his tone said it all. She moved closer to him. "This!" She pulled the water gun from behind her back with a smile plastered on her face.
"Now I know what you are thinking, will I be able to get one shot off or more, before you try and stop me. I guess the question is…" She paused for dramatic effect as she pumped the water gun. "Do you feel lucky?" She cocked and eyebrow, "Well do you? Punk!" That last part tickled her to where she couldn't even pretend to be serious.
Sam looked at her with the water gun, and just knew she wasn't crazy enough to wet him up. Yes this was a fun event, but come on.
He raised his hands up at her as if he was surrendering, but began walking towards her. "Now, Mercedes, let's not act all crazy right now. Just put the water gun down and no one will get wet, because if you pull that trigger, you will be sorry."
Mercedes did her best Charlie's Angels pose tilting her head to the side as she stepped back. "I didn't hear you Mr. Evans." His name slipped off her tongue a little more sultry than she intended but she didn't slow her game. "Because I am pretty sure I can shoot you with this and still get away. So do you feel lucky?"
Sam couldn't help the smile that was forming on his face, because leave it to Mercedes to find away to bring him out of his frustrated state.
"I feel very lucky, because I know that you are not about to squirt me with that gun, and if you do, just prepare from some retaliation.
"Retaliation?" She bit her bottom lip. "I mean you are right you will retaliate if I shoot you...but hey it's so worth it."
Mercedes pulled the trigger and started shooting him. Deciding not to stick around she took off running, pointing the gun behind her and shooting Sam some more laughing.
Sam was momentarily taken by shock that she actually pulled the trigger. So Naturally he took off after her, but not before getting a few water balloons for the big bucket and throwing them at her as he ran. His aim was impeccable and he got some satisfaction knowing that she got soaked on his account.
Mercedes ran but screamed loudly as he hit her with the balloons, she couldn't believe his aim was as great as it was but she shouldn't have been surprised. She dodged the last one but the damage was done. She turned her gun back on him shooting him in the chest.
Sam wanted to hit her with another, but when he didn't have anymore, he sped up and caught up to her because her tiny legs didn't stand a chance against his longer ones. When he caught up to her, he wrapped his arm around her waist from behind and swung her around to face him, taking the gun away from her at the same time. "Are you sure it was worth it?" He asked slightly out of breath.
Mercedes wailed as Sam grabbed her, screaming playfully as he swung her around. She beamed happily staring at him proudly, yeah she got wet but so did Sam. "Oh trust me it was well worth it. I would do it again in a heartbeat." She said still in his arms.
Quinn was all smiles talking to Jane and Mike as they entered the park. She didn't expect so many people to show up, but was surprised at the effort Sam put into this function. She could tell that he was trying to get on the employees good side which she didn't understand because he was the boss and they should be trying to get on his good side. She doesn't even think that his parents put this much effort into this annual family day, and she should know since she came to the last one, though granted her and Sam only stayed for twenty minutes.
As Quinn glanced around the park, she thought her eyes were playing a trick on her. 'No, that can't possibly be Sam caught in a compromising position with his assistant who by the way doesn't look like she mind Sam's hands all over her.' Quinn thought to herself. She was fuming. Was he trying to make a fool of her? Quinn had half of mind to march over there and curse Sam out, but then that would cause a scene and that would be the last thing she needed. She didn't even want to walk in that direction especially since Jane and Mike are right next to her. She could only imagine what Jane would thing.
"Quinn, are you listening to me?" Jane asked, knowing her friend had zoned out.
"I'm sorry, what?"
"I said that we're going to get some food, and then find some shade to sit in. You coming with or are you going to look for hubby."
"He's not hubby yet."
"Might as well be. Only a matter of time before he proposes."
Quinn instantly felt bad. She tells Jane everything, well all the good things. And some of the bad. But regardless, she hates that she didn't tell her that Sam already proposed, though it wasn't the kind of proposal she wanted. But Sam agreed to proposed today at family day, so she just has to lie for a few more hours.
"Well, let's not jinx it. Quinn said only half joking.
Quinn glances back to Sam and his assistant, and watches as he take a paper towel and wipes her face all lovingly as if he doesn't have a fiance. She cuts her eyes at him, and turns her attention back to Jane.
"I'm going to get some food with you guys. I'm starving."
She follows them over to the line for the food, and has small talk all the while not being able to get Sam and that heifer out of her head. 'Just who does he think he is, or her for that matter?' Quinn said to herself.
She looked at how lovey dovey Mike was with Jane and tried to remember a time her and Sam was like that. Granted, it was in the early stages of the relationship where Quinn actually was in love with Sam, and she thought he was also. He acted like it. The arrangement was always there, and they did practically grow up together, and they knew each other inside and out, so deciding to honor this arrangement wasn't that hard on her part. She did end up falling for him, but somewhere along the line, it just became an arrangement. She wanted to know where was the couple who went to the movies and paid for one and snuck in three more. Or where was the couple that would walk on the beach and just talk about any and everything, or the ones that will make a disgusting batch of popcorn and just feed it to each other while watching some black and white movie. They weren't those people anymore and watching him with her, made her realize that maybe those people are gone forever. But she refuse to let Sam go. No, it isn't love anymore, and it's just a marriage of convenience, but she was sure that they could be happy together if they tried, or if not, just make it work because it was better than the alternative. And without how Sam was this morning, she was sure he wanted to fix it also. Which is why he will explain to her why another woman was in his arms, so they could just move forward.
Sam was all smiles as he tried to dry Mercedes face with a paper towel.
"Sorry, I really didn't mean to get your face, but you did start this and I was only retaliating."
Mercedes laughed shaking her head. "Hey to see that smile back on your face it was worth getting hit in the face."
She moved the matted hair out of his face. "You are too tense sometimes you know?"
"Yea, I know. But that is the life of a CEO. It comes with the territory."
Sam felt the familiar feeling of someone staring at him, when he turned his head, he saw Quinn's Icy green eyes on him, and she didn't look to please. That's when he realize that Mercedes was still in his arms. He dropped his arms and took a step back, guilt all over his face.
Mercedes nodded. "Trust me I know it does but still, that smile it's worth working to hard to see." She saw Sam's eyes move around and he dropped his arms. The look on his face told her everything she needed to know.
"Sam, thanks for the laugh...I should let you go."
"Oh, um yea. I guess I have some work to do. So I'll see you later."
With that, he walked towards Quinn, but he couldn't help but look back at Mercedes.
Mercedes watched Sam as he walked away, she missed his arms being around her, being in his arms, playing around it all just felt so right. He looked back at her and she waved at him giving him a small smile. He was her boss, no matter what she felt, that is all he would be to her.
Mercedes walked over to the raffle ticket booth to check in with the tickets. One of the interns was in charge of making sure everyone had one free ticket that way everyone had the same chance as everyone else to win something.
As she was going through the list of things to do, Santana walked up behind her with Brittany, Kurt.
"Girl where have you been? We have been searching around this park for at least 20 minutes for you? And why are you all wet?"
"I am working that's where I have been and I had an issue with the hose. Its not a big deal I will dry up soon. Where are the twins?"
"Oh they left the moment we got here, I think they spotted Stevie and Stacy."
"Oh dear Lord...who is that?"
Mercedes looked at Kurt. "Who?"
Kurt nodded towards Blaine and Mercedes smiled. "Oh you like Blaine?"
"Like? Girl that man is so hot I might get heat stroke. You gotta introduce me."
"I dunno I mean he works at the company and…"
"Don't make me give you the eyes… I will. I will give you the eyes and you know you can't say not to them."
"Come on, but anything that happens after I introduce you I don't want to know."
"Trust me stuff will happen…"
Mercedes glanced at Santana and brittany. "Did that sound as gross to you as it did me?"
"Grosser."
Brittany smiled. "I think its hot."
Mercedes sighed walking towards Blaine with Kurt in tow.
"Hey Blaine how are you?"
Blaine looked up from his plate that he just packed with some food, and smiled at Mercedes.
"Hi Mercedes. I'm doing good. About to go find Sam and Mike so I can sit in eat. How are you doing?"
"I'm great, was just looking for the twins when we spotted you. Oh this is my best friend Kurt, Kurt this is Blaine Anderson."
"Kurt Hummel, it's a pleasure to meet you Mr. Anderson, Mercedes has said wonderful things about you."
Kurt extends his hand to Blaine.
Blaine's eyes widens for a fraction of a second, before taking Kurt's offer hands into his. "The pleasures all mine. Are you enjoying the festivities?"
"Very much so, seems like there are a few more things to do this year, than last year. Well we don't want to interrupt your meal, maybe we will see each other later."
"Oh, yea, Sam went all out this year. Trying to impress the employees I gess." Blaine quickly shook his head. "Oh, no, you're not interrupting me at all. But if you have to go, maybe we can partner up for one of the games later?"
"Partnering up sounds great to me. Lets go Merce, i think the twins found the water guns, no good can come of that."
"Seeya Blaine."
Mercedes followed Kurt, once they were out of ear shot she smiled.
"And what was that? Blaine practically asked you to sit with him."
"I'm playing it cool, if breaking up with Elliot taught me anything, it's that I am way too eager when it comes to guys and it's a turn off."
"Got it, well then let's go show him how not eager you are to talk to him, though not even five minutes ago you were begging me to meet him."
"That's different i can be that way around you, just not him. Now lets go before the twins shoot San."