Hello my readers, followers, lovers of Samcedes. We have come to the conclusion of our story. I won't bore you with the details until after. HOWEVER I will say thank you all. I don't own the rights to characters or lines from the show that may appear, music lyrics are my own. Enjoy! (I may revisit this later on and add an epilogue when I am feeling better)
"Are you sure it was them? You actually have photographic proof it was those two, together?"
"Yes, I have the pictures of them getting into the elevator together, I also have surveillance video of them going into the presidential suite. Now, l want to discuss payment."
"That's right you heard it here first, Grammy award winning Diva Mercedes Jones and Country music's Golden boy Sam Evans were spotted getting well acquainted at the McKinley after party, but we have word that it didn't stop there. Video has surfaced of the two consorting at the hotel where Sam Evans is confirmed to be staying. Could this be the beginning of an unlikely romance or a collaboration we didn't know we needed. Stay tuned for more coming up after the break."
"I can't believe you young lady! What were you thinking! You KNOW we raised you better than that. After all that you have been through?! Your head was on straight, you were making better decisions! I am so disappointed in you. And now there are unsavory rumors going around about you and and and that… country crooner?! It is VERY unbecoming of a good Christian woman."
Mercedes had all but tuned out her Dad at this point, they worked hard to get her image back from the brink of un-repair only for someone to leak footage and pictures of her and Sam's little escape from reality.
She thought she had heard the end of it from everyone about her disappearing act but when her mom informed her that her Dad was on the line and he was LIVID she had to brace herself for the righteous indignation and sanctified tongue lashing that was now being whipped at her over speaker phone.
"And to be seen doing the walk of shame no less after your big win, all of your hard work is being overshadowed by this alleged debauchery! GOD don't bless in mess Melah! I am at a loss for words as to how you could let yourself get sucked into that situation! I have half a mind to..
"OK, That is quite enough! Now I know that the aftermath isn't ideal but what's done is done, no one is hurt and everyone is safe. As unsavory as the outcome may be, I did have a hand in this Love, and I am partially to blame." Dr. Jones was tired of seeing her child shrink back into herself the way she had those few years ago. She would not allow her husband to brow beat her back into that shell after she saw the glow that was shining from her when she finally laid eyes on Mercedes as she spoke about young Mr Evans.
"I… wait, what do you mean you had a hand in this?! You KNEW she was going to do this and you allowed this to happen?!"
"Go on Melah, let me deal with this sweetheart, you go on and talk to Quinn and Tina I will handle your dad. I am so proud of you regardless of what your father may think. I don't see this as a horrible thing." She gave her daughter a huge hug and whispered in her ear "don't let this deter you from your destiny, cling on to that light and let it shine."
"I will see you in a few weeks sweetheart, you guys take care of my baby-girl."
And with that last parting advice Dr. Jones resumed her heated conversation with Pastor Jones on the way out the door.
Kurt was sitting back watching the entire mass of chaos unfold. He was supposed to be preparing for her press tour but that had all come to a halt once Santana called Tina and told her what was happening. After a slew of phone calls and messages the TV had been turned on and the proverbial poop hit the fan and flung itself right into Mercy's lap.
She had been sitting there looking like she was two seconds from retreating into herself again until her mom hugged her. Now she just looked like she was lost in her own mind.
Marley came up behind him with the bottle of pills and a bottle of water and nodded to him knowingly.
"Mercy-me?" he said slightly above a whisper and sat beside her gently setting the items Marley gave him on the table in front of her.
She turned her glazed sad eyes towards him and gave a ghost of a smile to him for his gesture.
"I guess I messed up pretty bad with my impulsiveness, huh Kurtsie." Mercedes reached for the water, opened it and took a sip, looking back uninterestedly at the bottle of pills.
"No, you didn't, you were living in the moment and doing something for YOU. It is those damned money hungry bastards at that hotel that are wrong. From what I hear Santana Lopez and Tina have the attorneys taking them to task and nailing balls to the walls for this breach of privacy."
"I just wanted a break from it all for just a second you know? Before everything went full speed ahead with all of the interviews and… and all of that. I just wanted an imperfect perfect moment. And Kurt, it WAS, it was everything I wanted and needed, if not more. Until, it wasn't."
She hadn't noticed that the tv had been shut off and that everyone was now looking and listening to her intently with an array of emotions across their faces.
They didn't even notice that Sebastian Smythe had entered the suite and was leaning against the couch taking it all in.
"Well, Tina, I need you to readjust the interviews. We're going to do them from Zoom since we aren't going to be on the East Coast for a bit. Make sure we can get the Jhud and Kimmel interviews done in person as soon as possible. Quinn, I need you to schedule a meeting with Evans' camp, get a hold of Berry and see when they are leaving town and try to sync it with our departure itinerary.
I am going to make a couple of calls to McKinley and tie up a few things, i'll be back in a couple of hours.
Mercedes? Congratulations babe, we are nothing but proud of you for all of your accomplishments and are behind you one hundred percent." He had walked over and given her shoulder a comforting squeeze and gifted her with his reassuring smile.
"Alright everyone let's get to it." With that he nodded his head and waltzed back out just as smoothly as he entered with a swag in his steps that was assured and spoke of power in his stride.
Across town
…Could this be the beginning of an unlikely romance or a collaboration we didn't know we needed. Stay tuned for more coming up after the break."
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"Puedes apostar el trasero de tu madre a que no volverás a ver la luz del día una vez que haya terminado contigo y con esa serpiente que vendió esta historia!"
This was an unmitigated mess, Rachel was on the phone with the record executives, Blaine was on the phone with the lawyers and Santana was cursing out the hotel owners.
It was a whirlwind of PR chaos. All the while I couldn't help but worry if Mercedes is ok? Has anyone spoken to her or checked on her? Especially considering what all she told me.
I am remorseful that things came out like this and now rumors are spreading and with that judgment from all sides.
I can honestly say I regret nothing and if I could do it all again I would.
My brother made his way over to me with a glass of what I assumed was mixed drink in his hand. I took a sip and was pleasantly surprised that it was actually just juice.
He patted my shoulder in a fatherly manner that he has taken to lately and sat down next to me as if his bones were weary.
"Level with me Stevie, how bad did I step in it this time?"
"Surprisingly? Ankle deep, not too bad but you pushed Mercedes in deep to her deliciously chocolate brown thighs." he had a dreamy almost lustful look in his eyes with a playful smirk in the corner of his mouth.
I know he's kidding but I feel a surge of regret, anger, and possessiveness all at once. "I was hoping we could get away with it without anyone noticing for once. And keep your eyes off her perfect extremities or you will lose an eye."
"When you're at our level, nothing ever goes unnoticed baby boy, especially when you're with one of the hottest R artists in the world. I'm guessing by your threat something more than conversation happened?"
He was now sitting up giving me his micro stare, looking for any hint of anything, a falter twitch or something to let him know he was on the mark.
I couldn't fight the smile that slowly formed on my face thinking about that night or more so that morning. I felt him hit me in my arm and focused on his Cheshire cat smile.
"I KNEW it! When Puck said she was wearing your shirt like a wonderfully fitted mini dress, I knew something went down. What are you going to do? Have you spoken to her? Did she give you her number? I am sure San or Rachel can get it for you." His inquiry went from mischief to hopefulness and determination all in a matter of seconds.
"I know what she means to you, I have for months and I think she means even more to you now doesn't she." He leaned in and whispered that part to me
"You know me too well Stevie, I didn't get her number but we made a promise to each other and I intend to keep it. But from what I hear, that promise may be happening sooner rather than later.
Rachel was nodding on the phone and Blaine was giving her a thumbs up as he made his way over to them.
"How bad did we make things for her? Has anyone spoken to her directly? Is she ok?"
I couldn't contain myself, I had to know that she was ok.
"Relax, everything is going to be perfectly fine, in fact better than fine, they want to meet up with us. Rachel is coordinating with Tina on PR and I just made plans with Quin to meet up with their crew. We will be sticking around LA for a bit longer. The studio executives want to capitalize on this and the speculation that you two are working on a project together. They already have a producer in mind and they want to do a Remix of "Bathed in the Midnight" and release it just in time for Valentine's Day. We have to hit the ground running while there is momentum after the press junket. You have to get to work on writing her a part so you guys can record it ASAP."
"We have a new music drop "Bathed in the Midnight (REMIX)" By Sam Evans Ft Mercedes Jones. Produced and mixed by DoubleA one of THE hottest in the business. It dropped at Midnight and it is already racing up the charts. I hear they are releasing a video on Valentine's day. This song was already steadily climbing the charts and crossing over from country to Pop and R & B. Now it is definitely loved by all across the board. We will have an exclusive interview with BOTH Sam and Mercedes later on this week as their song continues to Bathe us in the Midnight."
"Alright so we are going to add the finishing touches editing the video and then we want both of you on the next thing smoking to NYC for the video drop."
"You BOTH have made us compromise enough and have caused enough shenanigans with your disappearing acts, I know who your accomplices are and they will be dealt with."
"Look Quinn, San, we know that we keep missing meetings and ducking you guys but we are SAFE and in good hands, everything will be alright and we can always do a video link from our location. We are in work mode and have some amazing songs to release to make you both happy."
Immediately I had an idea, Blaine must have seen the spark because he hurriedly grabbed a notebook and a pen and put them in my hands as I was standing up heading to my new thinking space, the room we were hiding in not even 48 hrs ago.
"And make us all a lot of money." Mercy leaned into the phone winking at our very frustrated and pissed off PR reps.
"Tina and Rachel know where we are and what we are doing, you guys just keep doing what you're doing and let us artists work. Our families are here and so are our heads of security if we need them."
"They deserve a break after everything that has happened the past few weeks and so do you, take a break and we will see you guys soon. Love you Q, it was good seeing you again San."
"Quin, San, I am sure Blaine will keep you posted if anything changes." I hung up the call and looked over at Mercy who was the epitome of peace, grace and beauty. Even more than she was the day I finally met her.
We have been inseparable since we met up at the studio to go over and record the remix much to our team's dismay. With her being an East Coast girl and me being a Southern gentleman, I of course invited her to my Home away from home in Kentucky.
We just sent over our final notes on the video when we were bombarded by our PR reps fussing at us about shirking our responsibilities.
"You would think they would be happy we're together and getting lots of work done. I mean if my parents are chill about it, why can't they be?" She took a sip of water and then continued typing out something on her laptop all the while muttering about busy bodies and uptight management.
I type out a message, waited for a response and put my phone down, close my laptop, and stood up quietly moving closer to her. She is so lost in her own world she doesn't even notice I am sitting right next to her. I gently push a loose tendril behind her ear and that causes her to jump a little at the contact.
"I… you… what.. Sam how, when did you get so close." She is almost breathless as she looks at me with those questioning warm brown eyes.
"I think once you finish your thoughts there, we need to give it a rest for today." I lean in and whisper in her ear as I gently run my hand down her cheek.
"I know we made a promise but I can't wait any longer mercy, I want to do it tonight or I just may lose my mind."
He is smoldering at me, sweet baby JESUS, he is biting his lip. Ok, get it together you have got to get control over the situation. He caught you off guard but you have to remain strong.
"Mercedes, please don't make me beg sweetheart." Did his voice drop an octave?!
"SAM, control yourself! Can't you wait a couple more days?"
"I could but then there would be the definite prospect of interruptions, and right now? Everyone is busy and accounted for AWAY from here, we are all alone with a few hours all to ourselves."
I gently trace my fingers down her arm and take a hold of her hand and link fingers with hers as I gently draw slow sensual circles in her palm.
I got confirmation from Brittney that both of our parents were off for a couple of days at our ranch in Tennessee, our managers are with their significant others on dates. I gave everyone the day off and so did she. We are definitely alone besides the few staff here on the property keeping things up and running.
I can't believe that he orchestrated this, I should have known he was up to something when Tina and Kurt left with overnight bags.
Seducing eyes that keep me mesmerized as you whisper your intentions for me in the dark.
Your words of devotion send me into the abyss of your love, You had me bathed in your Midnight from the start.
"Mercy?" Yup! It definitely dropped an octave.
"Samuel, If and that is a HUGE IF we do this now we are going to go about it the right way." I close my computer with my free hand, set it down on the desk and allow him to help me stand up.
"What do you have in mind?" He moves in closer and interlocking our other free hands, looking at me with an unreadable look on his face but those dark green eyes are telling a very vivid tale.
"In that case Mr. Evans: Let's go somewhere more exclusive, you know exactly what I want." I slowly started walking backwards pulling him with me as I seductively bite my lip.
"Mizz Jones, whatever you want I will give to you willingly." JESUS she is going to be the death of me biting her lip like that.
"OK then, I am going to go get comfortable and I will meet you upstairs in 15 minutes." I lifted her hand and kissed her knuckles with a bow.
"As you wish, I aim to please Milady." He is such a charmer, I curtsy and wink at him as I scurry out of the studio and up stairs to my room.
I hate to see her go, but watching her leave is the best sight this side of heaven I swear.
I grab my phone and head to the kitchen to pick up a few supplies and arrange them on a tray and head up stairs like an eager teenager.
I drop the tray off and then head to my bathroom to freshen up and get comfortable as well.
I take my hair down and look at myself in the mirror, fix my lipgloss and spritz on some of my favorite perfume and pocket my phone. As I head back down the hallway to the designated meeting place in front of his bedroom door.
I pop a mint, and make sure I don't have any nose goblins, those unwanted suckers can spoil a mood quicker than a rogue splash of hot fish grease.
I don't know why, but for some reason I got nervous all of the sudden. I look at myself in the mirror and realize this is a big step for me. I hear a faint knock on my bedroom door and that both excited and set me at ease all at the same time.
I give myself a quick once over again and head to the door.
"You sure you're ready for this sweetheart? There is no getting rid of me after this?" I gave her a once over looking for any regrets or doubt.
"Nope, we made that promise and I have to admit I have been looking forward to this very moment. I was just kidding with you down stairs, I didn't want to seem too eager."
I move back and let her in, her scent causes my breath to hitch as I take in her purple silk robe and flowing hair. She looks as delectable as she smells.
"Where do you want me?" I ask innocently as I look at him over my shoulder.
Damn. "Right this way beautiful." I swagger up to her and made sure to brush up against her as I lead her further into my room.
I set up a little place on the floor in front of the lit fire place with the tray in the middle of a fluffy blanket surrounded by plush pillows.
"If I didn't know any better I would say you had this planned out for a while?" She raised her eyebrow at me as I helped her sit down next to me.
"I might have had a little something in mind in case you decided you wanted to move things up a bit." I popped the cork on the champagne I had on ice and poured us both a glass. I used the remote to dim the lights.
"I have to say I am glad you invited me here. After everything that happened and everything that will happen after the video release, I needed this. When we made that promise that night I didn't really think you were serious at first but I am glad that you were." I leaned back against the big fluffy pillows and sipped my champagne, I know I definitely made the right decision.
He laid back next to me, his muscles flexing in his under shirt the same way they did that night.
"As I said before I aim to please, I was serious when I said any time you need or want me I am yours. In whatever capacity you will have me. I meant that and I still mean it. You are a very special woman and you are very special to me. I have come to realize that more and more everyday we spend together." He put his glass down and sat up and was looking at me with an open heart.
"Sam, I. You have been one of the best and brightest lights in my life the past few weeks. I haven't had any issues since you helped me get out of my own head and I owe you a huge thank you for everything you have done for me. I honestly can say I can't see my life without you in it and I don't think I will ever want to. So when we do this, you're stuck with me kid." I gave him a watery smile as he reached up and wiped a stray tear from my eye.
"Well, that's a lot deeper than I planned on it being." Sam let his emotions get the better of him, looking into her deep soul searing eyes.
"But I meant every word." She could ask the world of him and he would give his all to deliver the universe to her. He discovered that throughout all of the weeks they spent together, she had his heart and soul and doesn't even really know it yet.
The look in his eyes said it all. Everything she has ever wanted to hear and more. He could ask for a lifetime and she would give him eternity. Mercedes scoot closer to him to get more comfortable. "It was deep but at least we know where we both stand. Now Mr. Evans, a promise is a promise so…"
Sam pressed a button on the remote, Mercedes snuggled in closer to him. "Mmm" he murmured as he slowly leaned and pressed his lips to her forehead. She let out a faint sigh of contentment as she melted into him.
Weeks ago the night of the Grammy Party:
He slowly licked his lips and looked up at her with an unreadable expression.
"Do you trust me?" he effortlessly got to his feet
"What did you have in mind?" She was very comfortable with him and felt safe. Mercedes' eyes grew a little concerned when he started unbuttoning his dress shirt with a sexy smirk.
"Well first we are going to have to do something about that lovely, constricting dress, it cannot be too comfortable. I mean I am hosting you and what kind of host would I be if I didn't provide comfortable accommodations for my guest?" He finished removing his cufflinks and placed them in his pocket.
"So you're suggesting we get comfortable? And then what would you like for us to do Mr. Evans?" She asked slowly standing up in front of him, significantly shorter than before.
He walked her back towards his room where he led her to his bed and gently sat her down.
He begin taking off his watch and removing the cuff links from his pocket, laying them gently on the nightstand next to the opulent California king bed.
"I'm going to go get a quick shower in the bathroom in the guest room down the hall, feel free to freshen up in the bathroom here or just relax while I am gone." I will test the waters and see just how comfortable she is around me and how far I can push my limits. I also have to take a cold shower to calm myself down before I do something I will regret.
I watched as he piddled around grabbing his toiletry bag he head out the door but not before giving me a heated look with a smirk on his face as he closed the door.
I sat there for a moment until I heard another door close and water start to run. Looking around I noticed how nice the room really was, minimalistic but extremely nice.
I stood and wandered to the bathroom and made the immediate decision to take a shower. A thought hit me after my shower, I went back to the room and found a pair of his sweat pants and an undershirt. I kept eyeing his dress shirt on the bed, I don't know what possessed me to do it but I laid the sweats on the bed and slipped into his dress shirt. It didn't cover much but it was better than that long dress. As I was rolling up the sleeves I heard the door open and looked up to see the most delicious sight to bless my eyes in ages.
I don't know what possessed me to leave all of my clothes in my room, but I am grateful for the extra towels in there. I wonder if Mercedes decided to take a soak in the tub? Or.. DAMN…
Damn..
Ok, he is not playing fair at all.
"Sorry, I forgot my clothes {awkwardly clears his throat} I'll, I'll just umm, go and umm. I'll be back." JESUS those thighs and that ass.
"No no worries at all, take your time, no rushing needed at all." I think I need some water or a shot of something.
He came back out of the bathroom in the sweats he found on the bed and a black undershirt.
"I have to say Mizz Jones, that shirt looks rightfully better on you than it did on me."
I think I can get used to her wearing my clothes. It feels so normal, right even.
"I'm sorry, I guess I should have asked to borrow your clothes." I wasn't even thinking I hope he doesn't feel some kind of way about me wearing these.
"No apologies needed, I left you here without a lick of clothing to replace your dress. By all means help yourself, if you wanted to just wear a towel or nothing at all you wouldn't get any complaints from me."
"That is very generous of you Mr. Evans, as liberating and intriguing as that may have been,I am sure that we would both fare better if we remain clothed. At least for the time being ."
I probably shouldn't have said that.
"You surely make it difficult to be a gentleman, especially when you're scantily clad in my clothes. It does things to my ego."
I sit down on his bed and cross my legs ever so carefully. Feeling his eyes burn holes in my thighs as he swallowed thickly, licking his lips. His eyes are darkening and there is no hiding his thoughts. Got him.
"I don't mind stroking your ego once in a while but I don't think that's what's on your mind at the moment."
When did I get so close to her, I didn't even feel myself moving. Damn, she got me.
"You know something? You are an extremely formidable, incredibly beautiful, dangerously sexy woman." I lean into her effectively scooting her back onto my bed. Hovering over her, I can see her chest rising and falling in anticipation? Or fear. The look in her eyes is uncertain. Humm…
What is he going to do, I know what I want him to do but then again I don't want to rush things with him.
Wait where's he going, what's happening.
"Come on, up we go. Our bodies are not in sync with our hearts and minds."
"Was I that transparent?"
"It was like watching anime. Action was happening but the subtitles were telling the story."
"You surprise me at every turn. Let's make a deal because I really feel a connection with you that I have never felt before."
"I'm a Rubik's cube of mystery. I know what you mean. I feel it too, I can honestly say I have never been so drawn to anyone, not even with Kitty."
"Oh, wow…This is new for both of us."
I take one of his hands and intertwine our fingers. There is this warm current that flows through him that connects to me. I feel safe, protected and giddy.
Just the touch of her hand calms me, it's reassuring and warm, it's almost ethereal. Like getting embraced by an angel.
"I tell you what, let's make a promise. When all of this rigmarole with the award season is done or whenever you decide the time is right, we will see where this goes. Until then I want to do right by you Mercy and cort you properly."
Did he just.
"I like the sound of that, with one stipulation. I will decide when we publicly make things official."
"We can go as slow or as fast as you want, you call the shots. I want you to be comfortable. Come on, let's go to my hideaway and get some sleep or we could stay up and watch The Long Kiss Goodnight!"
I grabbed my dress and shoes then let out a big yawn he did the same and we both laughed
"I think we should probably get some sleep, but I will make you a promise one day soon we will watch The Long Kiss Goodnight and after we watch it then things will be official."
"That's either the best idea or it's going to torture me waiting. Regardless, I'll get you and my favorite movie."
"Ok, so pinky swear or something?"
"I have a better idea."
I grab our intertwined hands and kiss the back of her hand.
"I promise I will be all yours."
She leaned up and placed a gentle kiss on my cheek.
"I promise not to make you wait too long."
The end credits to the Long Kiss Goodnight were rolling and Sam was looking at Mercy expantly.
"Well?"
"Well what?"
"Don't tease me woman! What did you think?"
" HA, Ok honestly? I really liked it! Like for real, how is this not higher up on the Christmas Action movie list?! I mean the graphics didn't hold well but the story is dope! Samantha or Charlie whoever is THAT chick! And Mitch is THAT guy! I don't think they could have gotten anyone else to play… that…"
He couldn't help it, the excitement in her eyes, the fire light glowing on her silky smooth skin, her lips that had been calling to him from a distance for months, tempting him for days, beckoning during the movie.
"GOD Mercy, your lips taste as good as they look" I may be embarrassed one day about the unholy moan I let escape but today ain't it. She was nothing like I imagined, she completely shattered my expectations.
"Damn… uuh, (clears throat) what, what was I talking about?" Do I even really CARE?
"You were giving me your take on the movie, keep going." I nuzzled her shoulder, slid my way up nibbling on her neck and whispered in her ear. "Did you like it."
"Mmmm… I, I, they did the thing.." He is using that voice on me again, his lips. Was that a whimper? Was that ME?!
"They sure did. Mercy?" He planted one last kiss on her shoulder as he traced her bottom lip with his thumb, watching her tongue dart out to moisten her juicy lips,
"Humm?" Sam scooted away from her trying to keep his wits about them.
Wait why did he stop. Where did he go?
"I have to make sure we are both clear headed, so I am going to sit over here for a minute."
"Ok, Sam you're kinda of making me nervous, are you ok?"
"I have never been better darlin', but do you remember the full extent of our promise?"
"Of course I do, I have to admit it is why I was looking forward to watching the movie more than anything. But you kinda stopped before we really got started."
"There is a perfectly logical explanation for that. I told you I wanted to do right by you and I promised to always be yours. I meant every word of it." He managed to distract her enough to get what I was reaching for from behind the ottoman .
"Sam Evans, if you are trying to propose to me again I will lose my ish!" She looked at me with a suspicious glare but a smile graced her lips.
"As you are aware I already did, by the way you never gave me an answer if I remember correctly?" he winked at her.
"Well in my defense I was completely taken aback. I was in the middle of taking a bite of food, and there was no way of telling if you were serious or not. You just had this far away dreamy look on your face."
" Correction, you were eating a huge corn dog and I was mystified, but I was dead serious. That wasn't my greatest moment but I never say things I don't mean."
"So why did you try to play it off?"
"Because I realized in that moment that, even though I was serious, that wasn't the place nor the right time to do it. Especially not for someone as wonderful as you. You deserve candles, music, (a song begins to play softly in the background. The acoustic version of his song Forever My Heart) flowers, the works."
He magically produced the most beautiful bouquet of red and pale pink winter flowers wrapped in burlap with gold twine.
"Sam.. I.."
"I know we haven't known each other for too long, but I know what I feel. I know that I have never felt so connected to anyone and yet still be fully self aware and comfortable in my own skin. You make me want to be a better man not for you but for myself so that I can love you the way you deserve."
She just blinked owlishly at him.
"So I don't want to ask you to marry me again."
"Wait what?"
"I don't want your hand in marriage. That is not what I want." He shook his head with a determined look on his face.
"Hold the hell up, what just happened. I am so confused." Crap I think I am messing this up.
"Let me finish." Deep breath, deep calming breath. Here goes nothing.
"I want you entirely, the good, the bad, the past, present and the future. I want you to know without a shadow of a doubt that you are deserving of all the love I have to give. I want a partnership with the woman I love, and more than anything I want you to make that decision when you're ready to be called my Wife."
She didn't even realize she was crying until he wiped a stray tear from her cheek.
"I give you this, it is a promise ring, I have already asked you to marry me, I won't ask you again, when you are ready you place the ring on your finger and give me your answer then." he put the custom hand carved mahogany box in her hands and tenderly kissed her forehead as she was full on weeping.
"Damn you Sam Evans, I… wow.. "
Mercedes couldn't even form complete sentences.
"I know it is a lot to take in and I put you on the spot, but as I said before, take your time the ball is in your court, I am not going anywhere. NOW let's get something real to eat. I am starving. I have some steaks marinating in the fridge with our names on them."
He kissed her sound and solidly on the mouth again and hopped up heading to the kitchen, with their demolished snack tray in tow.
Mercedes sat in stunned silence trying to figure out what the hell just happened. She looked at the box in her hand and back up to the door he exited from. With a shaky hand she opened the box, and let out a gasp. A gorgeous flawless 3ct princess cut diamond set beautifully in a Venetian styled 18K rose gold ring. It was perfect. I cleared my throat and closed the box putting the box in my pocket, stood up straightening my spine and with determination made my way to the kitchen. If he thinks he is going to out romance me he has another thing coming.
What Sam didn't know is that Mercy had been in deep thought about him asking her to marry him and she had warmed to the idea over the passing days. It was definitely too soon for them to jump to that level just yet, but she would let him sweat for a couple weeks. Then she would hit him with her new single after the fire from their collab dies out a bit. She wasn't planning on letting him go anytime soon. The night of her Grammy win was the best night of her career but even bigger in her life. When Sam escorted her up the stage he walked away with her heart.
The Promise
When you took my hand.
The moment was revelation. I knew you were special, without doubt or hesitation.
You bring out the joy in me, with your light and laughter.
That's why I make you this vow, to be yours forever and after.
I will(2x), promise you love
I will(2x), promise you hope
And I will, promise you my heart, I will be yours, body and soul
I will(2x), be the joy in your eyes
I will(2x), be there through good and bad times
Because I promise you my heart, I will be yours forever body and soul
I want to thank everyone for sticking with me on this, It's been rough getting into a positive happy heart space since I lost my husband. I know he would have pushed me to finish this so I did it for him. It may not be the ending I initially intended but I didn't want to leave those that are following it hanging. THANK YOU ALL I hope you enjoyed it.
PS. Santana's Spanish Translation
Puedes apostar el trasero de tu madre a que no volverás a ver la luz del día una vez que haya terminado contigo y con esa serpiente que vendió esta historia
You can bet your mother's ass you won't see the light of day again once I'm done with you and that snake who sold this story.
