So, there we were, headed up the state route to where the fair was going on. Readers who have been following this storyline from the beginning would remember that the first "date" Marcie and I went on was to see her favorite band at the fair. We got a hotel room and after a quick romp went down to walk around the grounds prior to seeing the band play. It was a great weekend where we explored a bit and was able to learn more about each other while comforting each other. It's been a while, but we were making another trip.
This time, unfortunately, it is business related. One of our clients wanted to meet Matt and I at the fair. Our clients range from giant conglomerates to smaller companies. It's one reason we did the football game last year. Matt sold this to me as another big opportunity where we could spoil the wives. So instead of a casual outfit, I am wearing more business casual. Marcie is wearing her blue sundress. I love the way her skin looks in it, especially after she was able to tan. As we passed the exit to the hotel we did last time, Marcie was a bit alarmed.
"Leo, we missed our exit."
"We are good, sweetheart. Matt has us at a different hotel."
We passed the fairgrounds before heading three exits down to a fancier hotel. Marcie was looking at it, then looking at me.
"Leo, he didn't."
"He did, Baby. He has us at the top of that hotel. He was doing it as a gift to us. He wanted me to treat you like the queen you are."
She looked at me and shook her head.
"Did you have any say in this?"
"Do I ever with Matt?"
She laughed.
"I don't think he knows me that well, Leo. I'm not a fancy girl. I can't do fancy."
I parked the car and looked into her eyes before I spoke.
"It's not about fancy. It's about showing you that you are a wonderful woman. Much of the success of the company is based on Matt and I. Matt is an excellent salesman. I used to be the quiet one who would interject the technical knowledge when I needed to. Then you came into my life after Missy died. You helped me recover. You helped me open more and become a better person. That in turn helped do so much. I appreciate you every day. Matt appreciates you because he sees his friend become a better person because of you. If you like, we can use the room and not use the fancy stuff he lined up for you."
There were a few moments.