Though he'd been born to slaves, it was common knowledge their master had sired him.All Grandpa Leon and Grandma Mandy's children had the carmel color...ing and curly hair, all their grand children came in hues from dark chocolate to cafe au lait. But, only Laura Lee had the green eyes of her grand sire."You laugh now girl, but I tell you you'll have need of that before too long. You're too young to marry and old enough to be a woman. Your heart will tell you I'm right. Then you'll use the tea. I. How could you even think of proposing right now? It’s stressful enough with graduation deadlines right around the corner. I can’t take time to decide.’ ‘We’ve been together for two years. I think that’s enough time to know that we want to stay together longer.’ Bill was silent for a moment, then cupped a hand along Candy’s cheek, gently framing it. ‘Let’s take the next step. Stay here tonight, stay with me tonight.’ He kissed her gently and then ran his tongue to her earlobe. ‘Bill, I don’t. The reporter started to say something when Sam shut the door. I watched the reporter through the curtained window and he stood there for a minute formulating something.He came toward the window and was trying to peek in. When that didn't satisfy him, he headed towards the driveway and the side of the house.I directed Sam to the back door as I followed him. Sam arrived at the back wall about the time the reporter did. Sam told the reporter he was trespassing and he needed to leave. The reporter. I opened up at the last moment but his left hand snapped out and caught my fist. I was already leaping, spinning and rolling as I twisted and kicked. It caught him in the side of the head and he went back and down as I fell.I rolled to my feet expecting him to attack me. Instead I found him laughing as he came to his feet. He moved towards me and bowed, "you are much more than you seem lad. None have treated us so since we came south. I would very much enjoy a longer bout but we both have.