Chapter 9

Over the next few days Sara stopped questioning Gil about her birthday gift, she was convinced that it was a pearl necklace. Gil would only smile and say "We'll just wait and see".

Gil and Sara had seen other houses but none touched Sara the way that beautiful farm house that she had seen. "I guess the brick ranch house is nice," Sara told Gil, "It doesn't have as much porch as the farmhouse did but …."

Gil would only nod on the outside, on the inside he was about to explode, he didn't often keep secrets form Sara but he was enjoying this one.

The morning of Sara's birthday Gil served her breakfast in bed, then he treated her to a day of total pampering. First was a stop at the spa - manicure, pedicure and a full body massage. After the spa Sara went to a salon for a fresh new hairdo. Following that they had lunch.

During lunch Gil said, "I want you to get yourself an outfit for tonight."

"Your not going with me?" she asked.

"I have a few errands to run so I'll drop you at MOAN'S, Catherine is going to met you there and bring you home."

Sara looked at him, "MOAN'S? Hon, it is so expensive."

Gil smiled, "I'll be wearing my blue suit so find something to go with it."

Gil pulled up in front of MOAN'S, leaned over and kissed Sara, "I love you." Gil waved when he seen Catherine, "Have fun."

Sara joined Catherine. "I think he has lost his mind," Sara said, after telling her everything they had done so far. "And now he has made arrangements with Charlene to send him the bill for what ever I want."

Catherine laughed, "I wish someone would do that for me."

As Sara and Catherine walked into the door they were meant by Charlene, the owner. "I have asked Mary Ann to help you with anything you need, Miss Sidle," she said.

Mary Ann was on top of everything, anticipating Sara's every need. After looking at and trying on several different dresses Sara finally found a beautiful pale blue floor length dress that was split halfway up the side, the top had a low cut back with thin straps, she picked a pair of heals that matched the dress perfectly.

Sara stood in front of a full length mirror, "It is beautiful," Catherine said.

"Do you think it is to tight?" Sara asked.

"It's perfect," Catherine said, "Hides what needs to be hidden and accents the rest. That pearl necklace will look beautiful with it."

While Sara was shopping Gil was busy with last minute preparations for his surprise. Gil had gone to the court house and picked up the deed to the house, then he went to the jewelry store and picked up her diamond. He made reservations at one of Vegas' finer eateries for an evening of dining and dancing then he went to the house he wanted to make sure everything was perfect.

Gil had already had the power turned on and had hired a crew to make sure that the house was clean and any necessary repairs done. The barn - well if you can call it that, it was more like a very large garage - was also cleaned out.

Gil walked into the house, their house, it was perfect. Gil took the shell that they had found that first night on the beach and placing the ring on the top of the fireplace mantel, he covered it with the shell, then he started a fire.

He made sure that there was wine in the refrigerator along with fresh fruit and cheese. Gil had brought a blanket and several pillows along with some toiletries and Sara's sleeping shirt from his place. Satisfied that everything was perfect he drove back to his place to shower and dress for the evening.

Gil had just finished his shower when he heard Sara calling his name. "In the bedroom," he said.

Sara went into the bedroom and placed several packages on the bed. "I need a bath," she said, "I never realized shopping was so much work."

"Taken care of my love," Gil said, "You undress and I'll run the tub."

Sara put her arms around his waist, "You don't want to help?"

Gil kissed her, "You standing anywhere near me is way to much of a temptation and we have dinner reservations."

Gil dressed and then went to the living room while Sara bathed and dressed. Sara walked into the living room, "You approve?"

"Oh my God, you look exquisite," Gil said, hardly able to catch his breath.

Sara smiled, "You look very handsome."

"Shall we?" he asked, heading for the door.

All through dinner Sara kept waiting for Gil to give her the necklace but he made no attempt to. After they ate Gil led Sara to the dance floor, he held her close and whispered words of love as she rest her head on his shoulder.

Gil softly ran his hand up and down her back, the feel of her bare skin and the smell of her hair was starting to cause an arousal.

Sara smiled when her leg touched his crouch. "MMM," she whispered, "I think it is time to go home."

"I think you may be right," Gil said.

Gil opened the car door for her and helped her in, "We have one more stop."

Sara had no idea what else he could possibly thinking of but she trust him.

Gil headed out of town, "Where are we going?" Sara asked.

"I thought we might get out of town and watch the sunset, I found an amazing spot."

Sara leaned back in the seat and closed her eyes, she just wanted to get back to that king size bed and make love to Gil.

Gil was about a mile from the house, "Keep your eyes closed," he asked Sara, "I want to surprise you." Sara just nodded. Gil pulled into the driveway and stopped, after shutting off the engine he got out and opened Sara's door. "Keep your eyes shut," he said, guiding her to where he wanted her to stand. "Here is your birthday gift," Gil said, "Open your eyes."

Sara opened her eyes, the house in front of her. "Oh Gil!" she cried, "The house? You bought the house?" Sara wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him.

"It is white," Gil said smiling. Gil took her hand and they walked into the house. "I thought we might spend the night here," Gil said, walking her into the living room.

Gil had spread the blanket and pillows in front of the fireplace. "Change," Gil said, handing her the sleeping shirt.

As Sara slipped out of her dress and pulled on her shirt Gil brought out the wine, cheese and fruit. Standing in front of the fireplace Gil pulled her close to him and kissed her, "I have one more gift for you. Pick up the shell."

Sara lift the shell and stared at the ring. Gil took it and turned he so she was facing him. "Sara, you have brought meaning and love back into my life. You have awaken feeling I thought were long dead. Sara Elizabeth Sidle, will you be my wife?"

Sara kissed him deeply, "Yes."

Gil smiled, "I was hoping you would." He then handed her an envelope, opening it Sara seen the deed to the house in the name of Gilbert and Sara Grissom.

Once more Sara started to cry, tears of joy and happiness. "Make love to me," Sara whispered.

Gil sat on the blanket and pulled her down next to him, his lips found hers as his fingers unbuttoned the shirt. Sara moaned softly as Gil's mouth found her nipples, his hand slowly moving down to her mound.

Gil's mouth never left her nipple, while sucking her his thumb massaged her nub as he slowly inserted two fingers in her opening and began pumping, hitting her spot with each pump. Sara's soft moans turned into squeals of delight and pleasure, Gil could feel Sara's walls clamping down on his fingers and hearing her scream his name her juices covered his hand.

Gil eased atop her and entered her still throbbing opening. Gil had no control, his movements were fast and hard. The feeling of his manhood rubbing her spot made Sara came hard again, her wet, throbbing walls seemed to grip his manhood all the while Gil was pounding into her as hard as he could, while Sara screamed with delight as she felt his explosion cost her walls.

Gil moved from her lying on his back his left arm around her, her head was on his chest, Gil lift her left hand, he kissed the ring he had placed there. Their breathing had finally slowed and their pulses had returned to normal.

"Thank you for a perfect day," Sara said.

Gil kissed the top of her head, "Thank you for loving me."