Sandy sits, with her husband David Kahn, enthralled by the play of two men in the Daniel Island Tennis Club 2012 Championship. She's drawn to the older of the two players, Rex Elliot. He's tall, about six feet, lean, muscular, tanned, brown hair and eyes, and is handsome in a George Clooney sort of way. On the court he is graceful with powerful and precise strokes both while servicing and during play.
The match is exciting. Each player has won a set at 6-4, and the third set is 5-4 in favor of Rex. His opponent, Frank Wilkins, is serving but Rex has the advantage. The serve is to Rex's forehand and he makes a weak return to the center of his opponent's court. Rex retreats as Frank rushes forward, and hits a stinging ball that hits the left hand corner of the court. Rex moves into position and smoothly back hands the ball straight down the line. Unfortunately, for Frank his attempt to return the ball falls weakly into the net.
The announcer calls out, "Game, set, and match to Mr. Elliot." The three hundred or so in the crowd stand and applaud a well played match as the two opponents run to the net.
"Congratulations Rex for a well played match." Frank says shaking his hand.
"Thank you for a great game, I didn't think I could win," Rex replies.
The chairmen of the tournament committee, Bill Hayes, walks on to the court using a sound system, "It's my pleasure to congratulate Rex and Frank for a well played and entertaining match. For Frank I have the Club Championship runner-up trophy."
Frank takes the trophy and after a handshake steps back.
The Club Championship trophy goes to Rex Elliot for the fifth consecutive year. Rex as you know could play in the Master's category this year, but decided to defend his championship again. Congratulations Rex, please give some of the younger players a chance next year."
Rex shakes the chairman's hand, takes the trophy, and holds it over his head to the delight of the standing and applauding crowd.
"Ladies and gentlemen, as is our custom a reception is ready for y'all in the dining room. Please come and enjoy the food and beverages, congratulate the players and enjoy the fellowship."
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Sandy and David applaud the players and follow the crowd to the dining room. They're wearing traditional white shorts and tops and Nikes. Sandy attracts attention because of her beautiful face, long black hair, brown eyes, petite and slender hour-glass figure, out of proportion breasts, and well tanned legs,.
As they slowly shuffle along as part of the crown Sandy asks, "How old is Rex, do you know?"
"I heard he turned fifty this past February," David says.
"Isn't it amazing how good he looks for a man his age, and he's so fluid and graceful and the court? He makes it look so easy."
"There's no doubt he's a great player as his five championships prove, but, as usual, you have to mention how his looks," David says smiling sarcastically.
"How can you say that? How many women do you find attractive and have no difficultly pointing them out to me?" She says with anger in her voice.
"I'm sorry. I was only kidding. I do have a roving eye. I found you didn't I?" He takes her hand as they walk with the crown into the well lit, blue, brown, and white dΓ©cor of the dining room.
Sandy notices the handsome club champion talking to a small group. His tall, lean, sun tanned figure is appealing to her. She like older men, her father was fifty when she was born.
The Kahn's, having recently moved to Daniel Island and the Golf and Tennis Club don't know many people.
They maneuver through the crowd when a handsome man steps in front of them extending his hand to David.
"I'm Travis Vaughn." He shakes David's hand while surveying Sandy.
"I'm David Kahn and this is my wife Sandy."
"I'm pleased to meet you. Have you lived here long?"
Sandy offers her hand." It's nice to meet you Travis. We moved here only two weeks ago." She enjoys the size and warmth of his hand.
"I'm sorry to interrupt," says Bill Hays, "but I want to introduce the Kahn's to Rex."
Travis looks disappointed. "That's nice of you Bill. It's been a pleasure meeting you David and Sandy," he says lingering over her name and looking deep into her eyes. "I'm sure we'll see each other again."
"I'm sure we will," Sandy says returning his look.
Bill places his hand in the middle of Sandy's back, near the panty line, and guides she and David toward Rex Elliot.
"I wanted to meet Mr. Elliot," Sandy says noting the warmth of Bills hand on her back.
"Please call him Rex, he doesn't like formality." He leads them to a small crowd surrounding Rex. "Excuse me Rex may I interrupt to introduce you to Mr. and Mrs. Kahn."
He excuses himself from his admirers and comes to them with a smile. "Certainly Bill, I'd like to know the names of this delightful couple."
"Rex this is David and Sandy Cowen." Bill says.
Rex shakes David's hand, but he stares into Sandy's eyes, takes her hand, turns it so the palm is facing down, and plants a kiss on her knuckles. "I'm pleased to meet you, and I'd like to congratulate you David for having such a lovely wife."
Sandy blushes and says, "Thank you for the compliment, and I enjoyed your match. You played a beautiful game. She bats her brown eyes at him. "David would you get me another drink, please?" She gives him her glass.
Bill says, "It's nice seeing you again Sandy," as he walks to the bar with David.
Rex's smiling face draws her eyes to him. He's much better looking up close. She notices the scent of his cologne mixed with perspiration.
"Rex you don't look anywhere near your age. You're as fit as the men on the pro circuit and much more handsome than most."
"Thanks again Sandy, but in the looks department I believe you're the most gorgeous young lady in attendance."
"Thank you Rex," she says placing her hand on his arm. "I'm so impressed by how easy you make playing look. It's so difficult for me and David is such a good player."
"Thank you, but I've spent a few years and thousands of hours playing and practicing. That gave me an edge over Frank today even though he's considerably younger."
David returns balancing three glasses. "I brought you some Power aid. I didn't think you'd want alcohol after your match."
"That's very thoughtful. Thank you." He takes a drink from the glass, but his eyes remain on Sandy.
"Do you give lessons? Sandy is trying to learn how to play, and would benefit from some tips from someone who isn't her husband." David laughs looking at his wife.
"I'd be pleased to help Sandy as much as I can." He looks at her with his sexiest smile.