I chuckle as I answer, “I have gotten chance to read the article yet so I can’t tell you how accurate it is. Yes it is about Kathryn and me.”
Sergeant Hansen says, “Ron you were afraid he was going to use a credit card to pay for this I don’t think so.”
Ron looks over at Sergeant Hansen and distractedly he says, “What’s that honey?” He catches himself and says, “Excuse me Sergeant Hansen what was that you’re saying?”
Sergeant Hansen giggles and points to the article the headlines read [Billionaire Finds Princess on His Wedding Day]
Ron swallows hard as he releases my hand he asks, “Is it true?”
With a chuckle I say, “That’s an interesting story that deserves more than a yes to answer it.”
The stewardess calls us let us know the plane is ready and we embark and Sam begins telling the story of how she got her new Mommy and Daddy. Just as we begin our acceleration down the runway Sam finishes her story. I hadn’t even noticed but the stewardess was listening to the story the entire time. After we level off the stewardess comes back with a drink for Princess Sam.
By the time we were on an approach for landing in North Carolina Sam had curled up and Ron’s lap and had been asleep for nearly half an hour. I was a little jealous but I quickly realized this was a good thing. Sam really didn’t trust many men because of the experience she had with Lester. For some reason I know was worse than just several bad spankings with the switch. It also seem to be a healing event for the Captain, I notice he wiped a few tears away as he caressed Sam’s back lovingly. We had to wake her to put her in a seatbelt for landing.
Sam and Kathryn had told them every story they knew about on our flight, even the one about lightning bolt and the tree, the family fortune hidden under it. Ron’s eyes were bright and happy as he listened to Sam explain how the Fortune was divided. He was quite shocked too when he found out Sam was far wealthier than he could ever imagine her becoming. He also could see how excited she became when she got to show off her family. They all had come to the airport to greet Sam home. Seeing the family and how they adore Sam was a joyful thing for Captain Davis and Sergeant Hansen. She introduces each and every one of her uncle and aunts to Ron and Sergeant Hansen. Sergeant Hansen relaxes and gives us her first name, Reese.
Grandma came to the airport to greet Sam home but she would be on her way home tonight. Alyssa invites Sergeant Hansen and Captain Davis to her wedding and they will be here during that time. Sam is going to be the flower girl for her Aunt Alyssa’s wedding.
Once home Sam pulls Ron and Reese across the meadow showing them the downed tree. It doesn’t make the two any less skeptical. Tell you the truth I don’t blame them at all. I tell Kathryn, “Perhaps that’s one story we keep to ourselves from now on.”
Kathryn playfully says, “I like letting people know my husband can snap his fingers and knock over trees.”
Laughing I say, “I only get to do that once-in-a-lifetime and I made it count.”
Ron overhearing says, “Sam said it was close to fifty-one billion you found under the tree.”
Kathryn says, “That’s right, and JJ insisted everyone got an equal share, except for one person he wanted to exclude.”
Ron looking suspiciously asks, “Who was it that JJ wanted to exclude?”
Sam says brightly, “Daddy wanted to give it all to the family, and not take any for himself. Grandma set him straight she reminded him he’s part of the family too.”
With a giggle Kathryn says, “JJ thought just because he had a couple billion rest of the family would be jealous with him having more money than they did. But everyone’s already gotten used to that. My brothers say JJ being wealthy was better than them being wealthy. They knew if they needed it JJ would be right there to help them, and they didn’t have to worry about the taxes.”
Sam giggles, “Is that why Daddy didn’t want to take any. He didn’t want to pay any more taxes.”
Kathryn giggles, “No Sam I don’t think that’s it at all. Your Daddy would rather give and receive. One thing he’s not is greedy.”
Sam whispers to Kathryn, “I know Mommy I just wanted Ron to know.”
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