“I told you I was always right!” Amy pointed her finger at him then laughed. “You just better remember that.”
Adam laughed at her warning. “What do you want to do now?”
“Why don’t we head back to the hotel, order room service and then,” Amy looked up at him with a twinkle in her eye as she whispered in his ear.
“That could be arranged,” he wrapped his arm around her as they walked back to the taxi. The driver was jamming to Best of My Love by The Emotions as they walked up to the car.
***
Adam and Amy stood in front of Madison Square Garden waiting for Janet to meet up with them. The door of a taxi cab opened and a petite leg with a platform shoe appeared followed by Janet dressed in a maxi-length halter dress. She noticed them waiting and headed over to greet them.
“Hi you guys,” she gave them each a quick hug and apology. “Sorry I’m late but it took longer to shoot the episode than I expected.”
Adam stood in the will call line at the box office to pick up their tickets for the game. He noticed the girls were talking and laughing as they caught up on each other’s lives. The clerk slid the tickets under the glass window. “Thanks.” Adam looked at the tickets. Damn these are great tickets. Section 117 Row 10. Joey had set them up on center ice.
Adam directed them through the large stadium to find their seats, the aroma of the vendors stirred up his appetite. “Did you want something to eat?”
“I’ll get something later.” Amy glanced around the arena at the rows and rows of red seats which were filling up quickly. “Look at all the people.”
Kids sat atop their parents shoulders to see above the crowds. Fans dotted the stadium, most wearing a jersey with their favorite players name on the back. Many had their faces painted with their teams’ logo showing their support.
As they approached their seats Amy saw Angie was already there proudly waiting for her boyfriend to come out on the ice.
“Hi Angie.” Amy gave her a hug. “Did you fly in with Joey?”
“Yes, we arrived this morning. He took me to see the Statue of Liberty and then we had lunch at Grimaldi’s Pizzeria.” Angie sounded like she had the best time of her life.
When the team came out on the ice the outnumbered Motor City Blades fans could be heard loudly making some noise for their team. They skated a couple laps around the arena and warmed up with sprints and hockey stops then they all went and sat down in the players benches ready for the game to start.
The puck was dropped on the hard slippery ice, announcing the beginning of the first period. The face off went to the Rangers, Peter took the puck into the offensive zone and slapped shot it into the Motor City Blades goal.
Janet rose to her feet and whistled loudly, “That’s my man!”
“Oh it’s on baby,” Amy teased Janet for cheering for the home team.
Rangers and Blades were playing a brutal game. Players on both sides showed a tremendous grit and determination to win this game at all costs. While on the power play in the second period Joey took the puck behind the Rangers net, moving fast along the boards he shot the puck and ricochet it off the goaltender scoring the first goal of the game!
Adam and Amy jumped up and loudly applauded for him. Joey skated around a moment raising his stick over his head. He blew Angie a kiss as he skated by.
“Great shot!” Angie yelled as he went past. “That’s my man!” Angie gave Janet a high five.
After the second period they all munched on hot dogs, and pizza while they drank a few beers, getting into the excitement of the game.
“There’s Joey.” Amy wave at him as he zoomed by a blur of red and white.
Close to the end of the third period, Bob had the puck and headed toward the offensive zone when he was checked from behind sending him violently to the boards. He threw his gloves off and skated toward the opponent. Joey skated alongside Bob, making sure he had his back. Bob grabbed the culprit by the jersey, threw one punch then another knocking him down on the ice.
The referee signaled penalties on both teams. Bob sat in the penalty box, hopping over the boards as soon as his time expired. Again the Blades had the puck the center passed it to Joey as he sped down the ice shooting it to Bob. He took the puck again into the offensive zone and fired a shot from the face off circle past the Rangers goaltender to help the Motor City Blades win the game 2-1!
***
The black limousine crawled along 47th Street at a snail’s pace, although none of the passengers seemed to care or be in a hurry.
“Who wants another drink,” hollered Bob over the radio that played Cold As Ice by Foreigner. “I’m buying!” Bob took a drag of the cigar that was hanging out of his mouth.
“Thanks Bob.” Angie said as she took a drink. “That was an awesome idea to get a limo.”
“Ready to boogie tonight?” Joey checked out his woman in her hot pants and skin tight spandex top, as he puffed on his stogie and raised his eyebrows in question. Angie swung her long lean leg nodding her head in agreement as she whispered something in his ear.
“Let’s all do a shot,” Adam suggested. He was having a good time partying with all of them tonight. He sat next to Amy who was looking sexier than ever in her black plunging halter jumpsuit. He lit the cigar Bob had just passed him then reached for the two shots, handing one to Amy.
“To hockey,” Bob filled his glass with the last of the bottle then raised it upward. “And good friends.”
They all tinged their glasses before slamming down their shots. By the time the limousine arrived at the Copacabana Club they were feeling no pain and ready to put on their boogie shoes.
Adam grabbed Amy’s hand as they strolled into the club, followed closely by Bob, Joey and Angie. The crowd of people displayed all the latest disco fashions including but not limited to, three piece leisure suits, sequined outfits and glittered platform shoes in every color imaginable.
“I feel a little out of place.” Amy snickered in Adam’s ear as a guy just passed by with a heavy gold chain that dipped down to the middle of his chest where his wild disco shirt began.
“I never thought I’d be caught in a disco,” Adam agreed. “But if I ever wear something like that you have my permission to just walk away. Better yet I would suggest running like hell.” He laughed with Amy as they found themselves on the multi-colored dance floor.
The bright lights seemed to change colors when the rhythm of the music did. They clapped their hands and were dancing to Car Wash by Roll Royce when Adam noticed Janet and Peter dancing across from them. He pointed them out to Amy leading her over that way for them to meet up.
The girls jumped up and down with excitement when The Hustle came on. Adam paid close attention as Amy tried to teach him how to do The Hustle.
“Right leg, back, back, back, together,” Amy called out to him as they danced with everyone on the dance floor.
“Busta move,” laughed Adam as he started doing the Travolta move of the dance. By the time the song ended he was just starting to get the hang of it.
The dance floor changed colors quickly now to the tempo of Jive Talking by the Bee Gees, as the Mirror ball sparkled on the tiles below. Amy started doing The Bump with Adam.
“Jump, clap, hip,” Amy instructed keeping the beat to the music. “Jump, clap, hip.”
“This is easier,” said Adam careful not to bump her to hard.
“Switch,” Angie called out. She danced with Adam as Amy danced with Joey.
“Hey, look at lover boy over there.” Joey laughed as he pointed over at Bob who had a pretty girl on each side bumping him. He had both arms up in the air and kept perfect time to the music lapping up every minute of the attention he received from the two hot chicks.
“This is a blast,” Amy said as they switched back partners.
The dance floor lights dimmed and slowed down in tempo. Adam pulled Amy close as Your Love Had Lifted Me Higher by Rita Coolidge came on. He breathed in the scent of her body and swayed
gently in rhythm with her. His world was perfect when she was in his arms. He lifted her chin up with his finger and gave her a kiss with all the love that filled his heart. He felt her body as it moved even closer to his, letting him know she felt exactly the same way.
***
Amy and Adam had spent the morning upon the Empire State Building. The view was breathtaking, overlooking New York and all the miles and miles of skyscrapers. Afterward they had room service make them up a picnic lunch and headed over to Central Park to spend the afternoon.
They rode bikes around Central Park, enjoying the beauty of the gardens and all the statuesque bridges. In Shakespeare Garden they sat on the twenty foot semi-circular stone bench known as the Whispering bench. Adam whispered he loved her from one end of the bench and she actually heard it. Amy softly whispered back and he nodded that he had heard it too. They were on a mission to absorb as much as they could before they had to leave tomorrow for their trip home.
“That was a great idea you had about the picnic and bike ride in Central Park.” Adam shut the door behind him as they entered the suite. He picked Amy up and carried her over to the bed placing her down gently. She lay there with her hair cascaded around her face, her eyes opened wide with anticipation.
Adam turned around reaching into his suitcase as he took out something and hid it behind his back. He sat down next to her on the bed and placed a small box on her stomach which rose up and down from her breathing. Amy reached for it as she sat up shifting her legs beside her. She gazed down to see Tiffany’s boldly printed on the lid, then lifting it off gently and held up a gold open heart necklace.
“It’s beautiful,” she smiled up at him feeling tears well up in her eyes.
“I love you Amy Marie Makowski.” Adam knelt behind her on the bed as he lifted her hair and placed the necklace on her. He softly kissed the back of her neck. “You have opened my heart up to a world that I never knew existed.”
Amy turned around and looked up at Adam as tears of happiness spilled out of her eyes. “I love you too.” She kissed him tenderly, this man who she loved with all her heart. He was her lover and most importantly, her best friend.
Chapter 10
“Amy, we’re home.” Adam whispered into her ear as he gently shook her shoulder. “Amy?” This time he tickled her side until she slowly opened her eyes.
“Huh?” Amy yawned as she stretched her legs out in front of her, noticing that they were in the drive way. “Oh, we’re here.”
Adam hopped out of the truck, opening the tailgate as he removed Amy’s suitcases. She followed him up the front porch, gathering all the scattered newspapers. She took her keys out of her purse noticing the house was still dark.
“It looks like Joey isn’t home yet.” Amy said as she placed the key in the lock and opened the door.
“I’ll run these upstairs for you.” Adam bounded up the stairs taking two steps at a time before she had a chance to make any objections.
“Thank you.” She hollered up the stairs then reached out the front door to get the mail. Amy yawned again still sleepy from the busy weekend while she thumbed through the envelopes sorting out hers and Joey’s separately.
Adam leaped down the stairs then pulled Amy into his arms looking into her hazel eyes. “I guess its back to reality.” He joked then changed to a more serious tone. “I’m going to miss waking up next to your gorgeous face.” He tapped his finger lightly on her nose.
“Aww…you’re so sweet,” she cuddled into his body enjoying his warm embrace. “I’m going to miss your arms wrapped around me while I sleep.”
Adam hugged her again then kissed her goodbye. “I’ll see you Amy,” he walked reluctantly out the door and headed towards his truck.
Amy watched out the window as he left, holding her hand up in a half-hearted attempt of a wave. She closed the door as his truck disappeared down the street, already feeling empty without him here to share the afternoon with. Trying to keep her mind off of her loneliness, Amy decided she would get a few things accomplished to make the transition back home easier.
By the time Amy had showered, unpacked, did a few loads of laundry and had a pot of chili simmering on the stove, she heard Joey as he came in the front door.
“Honey, I’m home.” He hollered as he dropped his duffle bag of equipment and suitcase at the door, throwing his keys on the table.
“I was starting to get worried.” Amy came into the living room still wearing an apron and holding a wooden spoon in her hand.
“If you want chaos, insert Bob then add water.” Joey rolled his eyes and threw his arms up in the air. “I could have strangled him. We missed our flight because of him.”
“What the hell happened?” Amy sat down on the arm of the couch.
“I hadn’t seen Bob since the night at the disco when he left with those two chicks.”
“Uh-oh,” said Amy as she tilted her head curiously waiting for Joey to finish the story. “I hope he didn’t get himself into more trouble. He’s already on probation.”
“Exactly, here I am worried all morning that he could be in some serious trouble or worse.” Joey continued as he sat down on the couch by Amy. “He strolled in late this morning without a care in the world, looking like he hadn’t slept all night. And from the wild story he told me my assumption was right.” Joey chuckled as he recalled the antics of Bob’s night. “Then to top it off Angie got mad at me because she didn’t think it was as humorous as I did.”
“Joey Makowski, you better watch yourself. You are lucky to have a woman like Angie by your side.” Amy scolded her brother pointing the spoon at him. “Don’t give her any reasons to worry about you when you’re away.”
“Hey, I didn’t do anything! You’re yelling at the wrong person.” Joey hid behind his arms pretending to protect himself. “I’m just the messenger.”
The telephone rang just in time to interrupt any more lecturing from Amy. She gave him a look with her eyes warning him to heed her words as she ran to answer it hoping it was Adam.
“Hi Amy,” Janet’s voice was on the other end. “I just wanted to make sure you’re all got home fine.”
“Yes, we are all home safe and sound,” Amy said as she watched Joey ladle himself a big bowl of chili. “A little jet lagged but it was well worth it.”
“I was just telling Luke this morning how much fun we all had.” Janet explained.
“Luke?” Amy questioned thinking she must have heard her incorrectly.
“Yes, Luke. I thought I mentioned him to you. Maybe I forgot.” Janet paused for a moment. “I met him at a party last week. My friend from work had a big premiere party for the show. He introduced me to his cousin and the rest his history. He is a New York firefighter. You know how I love a man in uniform.”
“I see, will that’s great.” Amy was still puzzled by the complexity of her story. “Did you and Peter break up?”
“No, I still see him when he is in town,” explained Janet. “We’re not exclusive. Honey, my mom didn’t raise a fool. I’m not ready to settle down with just one man yet, especially since he is on the road so often.
“Wow aren’t you just the liberated woman.” Amy teased realizing only Janet could have her cake and eat it too.
“I’m glad you all came up to Manhattan. We will definitely have to do it again.” Janet suggested. “If you ever want to come to visit you can stay at my place.”
“I’ll keep that in mind.” Amy said as she cut some French bread and handed it to Joey who was taking some more chili.
“Well it was nice talking to you,” Janet concluded the conversation. “Luke is ready to go out to dinner now. Say hi to everybody for me.”
“Bye.” Amy hung up the phone smiling. Janet sure had come a long way in life. Who’d of ever thought the girl she used to help bale hay with would become an actress in New York City. She couldn’t wait to see her on My Generations when it aired on television.
The phone rang again just as Amy had hung the recei
ver up. “What did you forget to tell me now?” Amy laughed as she answered it again.
“Amy?” Adam sounded like he had dialed the wrong number.
“I thought it was Janet calling back. But I’m sure glad it’s you. I miss you so much.” Amy confessed as she sat down in the chair, playing with an orange from the fruit bowl on the kitchen table.
“I miss you too. That’s why I was calling. Do you want to go out to dinner?”
“I just made a pot of chili.” Amy answered as she wound the phone cord around her wrist. “Do you want to come over and have dinner here?” She stuck her tongue out at Joey who was sitting there mocking her.
“That sounds great.” Adam said as Amy heard rustling in the background. “I have some ice cream in the freezer. I’ll bring it over for dessert. See you in a few minutes.”
“Okay. I’ll be waiting.” Amy hung up the phone shaking her head at Joey, who was still imitating her. “You know sometimes you can be a complete ass.”
***
Amy worked up the soil with the little, hand shovel, turning the warm ground over and chopping it up loosely. She loved to be outside on a beautiful, sunny day such as today. She dug a hole, put a shovel of fertilizer in it and planted the last red geranium. She stood up wiping her hands on her pants and admired how nice the flower garden looked. She turned around just as Angie was pulling up in front of the house.
“Hi Angie.” Amy gathered up all her materials and placed them on the porch. “Come on in. I’ll get us a pop to drink.”
Amy led Angie into the kitchen and took two bottles of Diet Pepsi out of the refrigerator. She opened them and motioned for her to sit down at the table. Amy noticed that she didn’t have her usual make-up on, although she didn’t need it, her beauty came naturally.
“Amy, I’m sorry to bother you,” Angie said as she held her hands together trying to stop them from shaking. “But I really have no one else to talk too.”
“What’s wrong,” Amy asked seeing that something was definitely upsetting her to the point of tears.
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