Customize My Heart

by Richard, By Bea

  She nodded then felt the baby kick his daddy, she giggled. “I think Junior isn’t happy that you didn’t say Merry Christmas to him.”

  Cameron chuckled as he lowered himself to Samantha’s belly then whispered to their son. “Merry Christmas buddy, mommy and daddy can’t wait to meet you soon.” The baby did a somersault, she laughed. “He can’t wait either daddy. Now, let’s get downstairs, I’m starving.”

  Lately Samantha’s been using the elevator instead of the stairs. Cameron was dead set against her using the stairs alone after reading statistics of women going into labor and falling while on the stairs.

  She was putting on her robe when her phone rang. “Merry Christmas to you girlfriend, how’s it been so far?” Lily growled “I’m fat Sam, I can’t wear the dress we brought for today.”

  Samantha sighed, she knew this was going to happen. Lily was two months ahead of Sam and her due date was four days ago.

  Now her best friend was miserable and stated it was Vince’s fault since he doesn’t know what it’s like to be pregnant. “I’m sorry honey, but you knew that Charlotte would be just as stubborn as Emma. Hell you was week late with her and that was without the doctor’s inducing.”

  Lily groaned “I know, but I’m tired of being pregnant. Can’t we just schedule a C-section like every normal person?”

  She laughed “sorry darling Lily, you’ll just have to suck it up. Besides, aren’t you the one that should be setting an example for me? You’re making rethink this whole childbirth thing.”

  Lily laughed “if they offer you an epidural, take it. I’ll see you this afternoon, love you.” “I love you too.” Samantha placed her phone in her robe and looked at Cameron, he rolled his eyes.

  “I swear baby, if you don’t take the epidural, I’m going to get trashed before you go into delivery.” She looked at him as if he was insane then laughed. “Unlike my best friend, I’m not crazy to decline it. She did and she almost broke Vince’s hand.”

  He looked at her in shock while Samantha nodded. “Ask him. Every time he tells the story of Emma’s birth it’s like an epic battle between good and evil. Last time he swore Lily was possessed by the Devil and didn’t know if we needed to call Father Carmichael in to perform an exorcism on her.”

  Cameron busted out laughing at that statement as he led her out of the bedroom. “Alright fair enough. I’ll ask him tonight when everyone’s half ripped to see what he adds to his story.

  They arrived into the living room where the massive tree was set up. Cameron and the twins went out to the tree farm and picked out a twelve foot tree. When it arrived, Samantha was in tears because he knew this would make her happy.

  He refused to let her climb the ladder and decorate the tree, so she put the twins to work, barking orders while they made her laugh, telling her the antics they were pulling in Las Vegas.

  By the time they were done, Samantha had happy tears again and Cameron had to kiss them away, her hormones were driving him crazy.

  Brent and Sirius were coming down the stairs with the kids hurrying past them, heading straight for the tree. Samantha gave her staff the week off so they can spend the holidays with their families.

  Cameron went into the kitchen to make coffee while she and Brent got the kids settled with their presents. A few minutes later all you saw was paper flying and kids squealing as they went over what Santa has brought them this year.

  Cameron brought in coffee and pastries for everyone, milk for Samantha, she scowled. He shook his head and pointed at her belly “deal with it woman. You got two months.”

  She glared as she took a bite of the chocolate croissant then groaned. The only craving his woman wanted besides lots of sex, chocolate croissants. If he allowed it she would be twice her size from the amounts of pastries she tries to consume.

  Cameron took a seat next to his beautiful girl and chuckled as she snuggled into him still eating her pastries. They enjoy watching the kids and smiled as they handed their parents the gifts they made for them.

  Sirius cried when Brent gave him a beautiful tennis bracelet made of rubies and diamonds. His salary wasn’t the only thing he got when he took over as Samantha’s right hand.

  When he traveled to Asia he always went to the shops, looking for the best deal so he can bring it home for Sirius and the kids. She was shocked when he came home with the bracelet and told her how much he paid. He kissed Sirius and whispered something in his ear, making him blush, she laughed.

  Cameron got up and went under the tree and retrieved a small box with an envelope attached to it. He placed in on Samantha’s lap and smiled. “Merry Christmas baby, I hope you like it.”

  She looked at him and frowned. Last night the adults decided to open their gifts while the children slept, hence the mess waiting for them in the backyard.

  Vince thought it was a good idea to get paint ball sets for all the men for Christmas. Little did he know was not only did the twins cheat, but when you get two old guys like Jay and Adam Davis under the influence of good scotch playing general, he knew he messed up.

  Samantha was still trying to figure out how much she was going to pay her staff in overtime for the mess.

  Cameron was nervous. He’s never asked a woman to marry him and now he’s going to in front of Brent and his family. He was going to ask her last night but chickened out because he didn’t want to sound like an idiot in front of his parents and friends.

  Now he was hoping that with this smaller crowd and their distractions, he could give her the ring and make it official.

  He placed the small box with the card attached to it in front of her then whispered in her ear. “Read the card first then open the box.” She raised an eyebrow then pulled the card out of the envelope. Samantha gasped as she read what Cameron wrote.

  “When I met you, you laughed when I thought you was just an assistant, boy did you put me in my place. I thought I wasn’t enough for you but then you showed me how simple it was to fall in love with you. I’m amazed on how smart, sexy, sweet, sensual… hell all the s’s that makes you squirm. I didn’t know how else to ask so here goes, be my wife Samantha Maxwell.”

  Samantha looked up and saw the anxiety in Cameron’s eyes. She knew he was waiting for an answer and was afraid she would reject him. She wiped her eyes as she unwrapped the box.

  She gasped at the Tiffany box then started to cry when she saw the three caret princess cut diamond surrounded by blue sapphires.

  Cameron removed the ring from the box then asked “is that a yes?” Samantha nodded, tears still streaming down her face. “Oh Cameron yes, I love you so much.”

  He let out a breath in relief, not realizing he held it for so long. He placed the ring on her finger then kissed her lovingly. “I love you Samantha Maxwell, never forget it.”

  She nodded as she let out a squeal. Brent and Sirius was watching their interaction when Sirius saw the ring, he squealed with her then the both of them danced around the living room while Cameron and Brent laughed with the kids.

  Samantha wiped her face and then remembered one last gift that wasn’t given. “Baby, can you go get the thing?” Cameron grinned, he knew what she meant by that.

  When they got Brent’s car it was so beastly with all the chrome and black and red interior and exterior, Samantha decided to name it the thing, because anyone who sees it coming is going to say ‘what is that thing.’ Brent raised an eyebrow as Samantha grabbed his and Sirius’ hands. “Come, we have a surprise for you.”

  CHAPTER EIGHTEEN

  “Baby, can you help me bring out the rest of the food?” Samantha called out to Cameron while he helped Matthew build his model train set. He got up and was heading towards the kitchen when the door opened.

  “I know I need to be careful jeez, don’t you need to find Cameron so you can drive him crazy.” Lily griped as she walked in the foyer holding Emma’s hand.

  Vince came in behind her carrying all the bags with presents for the kids when he saw Cameron. “Sav
e me.” Vince pleaded, Cameron chuckled.

  He gave Lily and hug then patted her on the belly “Merry Christmas darlin, let’s get you settled in your chair.” Lily smiled at Cameron then glared at her husband “see, that’s how you do it.”

  Vince gave Cameron the stink eye as they walked into the living room. Samantha was coming out to find Cameron when she saw what delayed him.

  “Oh good you guys are here, now we’re just waiting on Cameron’s parents then we can eat.” She went up to Lily and kissed her cheek. “You’re alright my darling Lily?” Lily nodded then noticed the ring on Samantha’s finger “he did?” She grinned “yes he did.”

  Both girls squealed like teenagers while Vince shook Cameron’s hand. “I told you she would say yes, now would you please convince my wife that an alien is not growing inside her.” Cameron laughed then smacked Vince on the back of the neck.

  “Come on, let’s set the table while our girls talk about weddings and flowers and whatever else women must talk about when planning a major event.” Samantha grinned “Oh believe me, it’s going to be one hell of a wedding.” He chuckled as they walked into the kitchen to get the rest of the food.

  “I don’t feel too hot.” Lily said as she sat back down after eating dinner. Samantha frowned as she looked at her. Lily squirmed around, trying to get comfortable and just couldn’t get in the right position.

  When Samantha was ready to call Cameron over, Lily yelled “oh no, my water just broke!” All hell broke loose as everyone scrambled to get Lily and Vince to the hospital.

  Cameron’s parents agreed to stay behind watching all the kids while everyone else went to the hospital. While it took Emma sixteen hours to come into the world, little Charlotte Marie Moran took three.

  They barely had time to get one cup of nasty hospital coffee when Vince rushed into the waiting room with the news of her arrival.

  Samantha laughed when she saw the knot on Vince’s head, he groaned. “Never make the mistake in saying you’re going to be fine stop complaining while a contraction hits.”

  Cameron looked at his best friend in mock disgust and wrapped his arms around Samantha. “I promise, I won’t pull bone head moves like Mr. Moran.” Vince glared at him then waved a hand for everyone to follow him and meet the newest member of their family.

  Samantha paced as she waited for Cameron to show up at the location she asked him to meet her. It was New Year’s Eve and she decided to surprise him and have a private ceremony with just their friends and family gathered.

  She was joking when she told him she wanted a big wedding. What she really wanted was a small ceremony with their priest from back home willing to marry them.

  Father Carmichael was more than willing to come out to Nevada and marry them with the condition that she and Cameron took the required class. Cameron agreed, not knowing he was getting married the next morning. He thought it was to get it out of the way, like Samantha informed him.

  Now she was back to pacing in a simple wedding dress, waiting for the groom to be brought in by his best friend. She looked up and saw that Vince followed instructions and got Cameron dressed like the mogul he was born to be.

  Dressed in a Gucci suit, hair loose and his signature bandanna, she smiled at how handsome her future husband looked.

  Cameron looked around in shock seeing his friends and family as they rose, as if waiting for his arrival. He gasped when he saw how beautiful Samantha looked as she stood in a wedding gown next to the priest.

  He walked up to her slowly then said in a whisper “what’s going on love?” She let out a nervous giggle “well, since you asked and I said yes, I didn’t want you to change your mind and run for the hills if I became as demonic as Lily when I went into labor.”

  Lily glared at her then rolled her eyes, Vince chuckled. “So, I asked everyone if they can be here so we can get married with our friends, and family.”

  Cameron saw she was barely keeping it together, he wrapped his arms around her. “Sam, you know anything you want, it’s yours. But I thought you wanted to wait until after the baby was born?”

  She shook her head “I want our son to be born with his parents married, just like yours, just like mine.” He understood then kissed her forehead.

  Samantha was right, he did want a small wedding and wanted them to be married before Cameron Vincent Davis was born. He took her hand in his and smiled. “Alright my love, let’s do this.” She grinned as Father Carmichael settled everyone down and commenced on uniting them in matrimony.

  Epilogue, Valentine’s Day

  “Cameron you’re wife’s on the phone.” Steve called out into the bay. He and Vince were getting ready to start on customizing a 63 Plymouth Barracuda when he took the call.

  “Hey baby, are we still on for tonight?” He asked as he bent over to remove the air filter. Cameron was taking Samantha to the Blue Man Show since she wanted to watch the show before junior arrived.

  Samantha let out a groan and said in a labored voice “I think that’s going to have to wait honey. I’m on my way to the hospital, my water broke while in the middle of meeting with the investors for the Tahiti location.”

  Cameron swore as his head hit the top of the hood of the car. “Shit! Alright honey I’m on my way don’t you say no to the epidural!”

  She laughed then cried out as another contraction hit her. “Hurry Cameron or I’m going to make Lily’s labor look like a day in the park!”

  He knew his wife meant every word. He threw the cordless to Vince and grabbed his keys out of his jacket “it’s time. I’ll meet you guys at the hospital.” Vince laughed as he saw a panicked Cameron get into his Shelby and speed towards St. Rose Hospital.

  Samantha smiled as she watched Cameron rock their little boy to sleep. Cameron Vincent Davis was born at eleven o’clock Valentine’s Day night.

  She thought he was going to wait until it was the fifteenth then he decided to come into the world. She was happy on how good Cameron was through the entire event.

  He kept her focused while praising her with loving support. Once the anesthesiologist came with the shot, she was home free. It’s been an hour since her family and friends went home.

  She laughed when she saw Vince placed in the baby’s bassinet a toy car that looked like her Hemi ‘Cuda. Cameron then started to tell their son the story on how his mommy’s car brought them together.

  Samantha smiled as Cameron looked at their son in amazement, then frowned when she saw him crying. “Are you alright baby?” she asked him softly. Cameron looked up and wiped his face then smiled “this is the best present I could have ever asked for baby, I love you.” Samantha felt the tears come as she whispered back “I love you too.”

  The End