My Heart Stays With You
Chapter 3
Samantha giggled and planted a kiss on Howie's nose. "Hi yourself! I was beginning to think the pilot was taking us somewhere other than here!" she said rolling her eyes. "I am so glad I finally made it. I have missed you!" Samantha kissed Howie on the lips this time.
John cleared his throat. Howie and Samantha looked at each other and blushed. Howie lowered Samantha back down so her feet touched the ground. "Hi John. I guess you have met Samantha?" Howie said a bit embarrassed. John nodded trying to suppress a smile. "Thank you for bringing Samantha here! Why don't we go inside and the two of you can get to know each other better?" Howie stated grabbing Samantha's backpack from the car. "Is this all you brought?" he asked.
"Yes. I have 2 dresses, a pair of shorts and 2 T-shirts in there." Samantha replied "Oh and my Tommy sneakers, socks and underwear. I am good at packing small!" she said with a grin.
"If it is OK with the 2 of you-and somehow I think it will be-I am going to head back home. I will get to know Samantha tomorrow night at dinner when she meets the rest of the clan." John turned to Samantha "It was very nice to meet you. I am looking forward to talking to you tomorrow night." He leaned in close to Howie and whispered something to him. Howie laughed and replied "Get home before I call the cops on you!" John got into his car and waved good-bye as he pulled out of the driveway.
"What was that all about?" Samantha asked when she saw the amused grin on Howie's face.
Howie looked over at her, his gaze resting on her eyes. "Nothing." he replied smiling at her. "Just a little advice from my big brother!" He put his arms around Samantha's waist and pulled her close to him. "You look so beautiful tonight Samantha." He kissed her deep, probing her mouth with his tongue. "How was your flight? Are you tired?" He inquired breaking the kiss and looking into her eyes again.
"The flight was nerve wracking because I wanted to be here with you not stuck in the air with a bunch of strangers!" Samantha reached up and kissed Howie again. "And 'no' I am not tired." she added.
Howie licked his lips and arched his eyebrows at Samantha before stating "Good! Because I have a surprise for you and trust me when I say you want...errr...need to be wide awake for it!"
Samantha liked the way Howie's plans for the night sounded! "And just what have you got up your sleeve Mr. Dorough?"
"Nothing up my sleeve!" Howie stated as he held out his arms to Samantha. "We do need to go inside the house though. Your surprise awaits you!" He exclaimed gesturing toward the house. He took Samantha's hand and led her up the steps and into the house.
Chapter 4
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