She sat at the table and watched him enjoy time with his parents, sister and brother-in-law. It was his birthday and she loved planning things just for him. After all this time and she still hung on his every word.
His family could see the happiness in them. They were a delight to be around. Shay had sensed his mothers approval not too long after she met her. She realized quick that Shay was so in love with her son, and that she was a sassy woman too that would not settle for disrespect of him or her.
His sister Sophia, her husband Bruce, they would always laughed about how they were together. But they knew it was the real thing for them. They were so happy that Shay called and asked them to join them for dinner and drinks at "Club Jazzies." She knew that was a place that Rick would like, and to have his family there was even more special.
The men were in conversation and the women as usual were having a great time. Shay liked listening to them talk. The dialects would show more at times. Even Rick and Sophia sounded like their parents when they would get in deep conversation.
Shay caught Ricks' stare numerous times throughout the dinner. Now they were having coffee and Brandy. He watched her as she swirled her half full goblet. He watched as she took it to her lips that were just lightly colored a shade of mauve and very glossy. He could see little beams of light firing off her lips as she spoke to their guest. He noticed her being a little nervous like. Kind of restless. So unlike Shay. He continued to watch.
There was light music being played by a small band in the far corner of the room. A small dance floor was also there. Rick smiled as his Dad reached for Shay's hand and asked her to share a dance with him. Without hesitation Shay was slipping her arm through his and making him feel like he was the only man alive and he had her captivated from that very moment.
Rick watched as Shay joined hands with his Dad. Her flowing shirt that hit mid calf on her chocolate brown suede leather boots began to sway with the movement of her body. She had a pullover cowl neck sweater that showed the fullness of her breast and the curve of her waist. Her waist was accented with a shinny gold belt on the outside of her sweater. She was so graceful. And her partner was not too shabby either he thought to himself. They were so caught up in conversation. It pleased him to know that his Dad was able to see what a lady he had. Rick's thoughts quickly went to his Mother sitting there at the table and he reached for the back of her chair and told her he wanted this dance. She fussed a little, he expected that and he and Sophia made eye contact and smiled. They knew their Mom. By the time Rick had his Mom on the dance floor they were joined by Bruce and Sophia.
Rick could smell Shays' cologne across the dance floor. " This is a great night," he thought to himself as he slowly danced with his Mother, but he was wanting his Shay to be in his arms now. They traded out partners a few songs. Then when the band sensed they had some dancers they upped the tempo some. In no time Shay and Sophia were having a great time trying new moves. Rick and Bruce decided that their Brandy had kicked in. The two men went back to the table and watched their ladies do their dance moves.
They spent a little more time at the table, then it was time to end this part of the evening. They all said their good byes and started out to their own places.
Rick noticed Shay was still fidgety. He asked if there was a problem. She smiled and assured him none whatsoever.
