All In The Game (Dearly Beloved)

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Author: Virginia Crane
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as he ran his hands up and down her back. “Those two are a royal pain in the ass.”
    She took his face in her hands and gave him a deep, comforting kiss on the lips. “Indeed they are but they’re our pains. We had better get out there before it gets worse.”
    “Yeah, they should be so lucky.” He picked up the bottle of wine along with the stone container to keep it cool. Amanda followed with a tray of fruit, cheese and crackers.
    It was a perfect evening to be outdoors. The huge live oak tree in the backyard provided shade but didn’t block the spectacular Florida sunset that filled the sky with color. Large paddle fans kept the air moving so it was pleasant to be outdoors. The scent of night blooming jasmine filled the air with a delicate fragrance. Amanda was glad that she took the advice of the clerk at the local garden center and planted the jasmine at the far corner of the yard. Her neighbor had planted it all around her pool area and had to have it removed because having the scent that close to the house was overpowering.
    Sid was slouched down in the chair, legs stretched out in front of him, feet crossed at the ankles. Rita went back to the chair closest to his where they resumed what appeared to be a serious conversation.
    “What’s going on with y’all,” Amanda asked. “When I got to the doorway you two looked so serious, I thought you might be praying or meditating.”
    Keith set the wine bottle on the table, poured four glasses then snorted, “Fat chance of Sid ever doing either of those things.”
    “Now, now, don’t be so quick to judge,” Rita said, pushing back her chair to reveal a pad of paper on her lap. She twirled the pencil like the champion majorette she’d been in high school. “I picked up the one on the table that you used to keep score when you played SCRABBLE last night. You are so compulsive, you even date your games.”
    Keith tilted his head toward Amanda and raised an eyebrow. “Next thing you know they’re going to ask why. Should we tell them, babe?”
    “No way,” she teased. “Let’s keep that secret between us.”
    He reached over and took her hand. “Fine by me. However, I think we should ask them why they needed paper and pencil.”
    Sid waved his hand toward Rita to indicate that she should take the lead, which she did with relish. “Amanda you told me that you two were going to be busy next week because you were having some sessions with Rev. Moore.”
    “Is that a problem?” she asked after spying the title of an article on the cover of the magazine Rita was now browsing, Questions To Ask Before Marriage . A chill of unease slid down her spine. What were Rita and Sid up to?
    “Don’t get all pissy on me,” Rita said. “While Sid and I were out here waiting for you, we decided to come up with some questions of our own to see if you two are compatible.”
    The wide-eyed innocence on Rita’s face set off alarms in Amanda’s head. She knew she’d have to be very careful with her answers and hoped Keith would be as well.
    “Will we be able to return the favor and ask if the two of you are compatible?” Keith queried and shot an inquiring look at Amanda who only shrugged.
    Rita tapped the pad with the side of the pencil. “Nice try but Sid and I only met this evening, and we’re not the ones getting married.”
    Sid snickered and grabbed a cracker and a cube of cheese. “See, I told you they wouldn’t go for it.”
    “We don’t have anything to hide as long as you don’t get too personal,” Keith said.
    Even though her level of concern was off the charts, to be a good sport, Amanda agreed. “Fine by me. I guess we can always tell them not to go there.”
    This time Rita spoke. “I won that bet now you owe me, Sid. We’ll talk about you paying up later.”
    “Depends on what you’re asking for in payment,” he retorted, rubbing his palms together and smiling.
    “Whoa fella, don’t get any ideas. Let’s just say I’ll think of
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