Unexpected Love (5 page)

When they gave her the go ahead, she continued. “I took the liberty to do some research. I knew there would be a lot of drama with us. We take two hours to make a decision to go out and another two hours to get ready and choose an outfit to wear when we go to dinner or shopping. It never fails. TC pulled out several pamphlets and brochures of various hotels indicating the perfect comfort in Rio.

“Ok, you can take a look, but I was thinking since this is my spring break and since you’re my sisters, and offering me all of your support, I should be able to choose where we go and stay. Look at this. I think you will agree that I have impeccable taste. This hotel is called the Copacabana Palace Hotel. Its ratings are five stars. That’s awesome. I want the best. Sorry, I mean, we deserve the best. Rio de Janeiro has wonderful hotels. It truly was hard to choose.”

“Ok, I’m in with your choice,” Dee blurted.

“I second that motion. When are we leaving, TC? I’m ready to go pack right now,” El added.

TC grinned. “I know, right! Hold on. I know you’re getting excited, but let me continue. I took the initiative to preregister us with an all-inclusive package. I queried everything online with expedia.com. I didn’t want to book or finalize anything until I spoke with you two first. The whole trip will cost about $9,644 for the three of us. It may be a little more because I was thinking we could upgrade our seats when we get to the airport.

“Also, we must remember to check-in for the plane before we leave if we choose not to upgrade. This price will cover our flight, rental car, hotel, amenities at the hotel, and tour guides. I feel so excited right now! I think we should fly first class. Any objections?” TC paused for an answer.

“First class? Isn’t that over the top?” Dee responded.

“Yes, and no. When was the last time you flew First class?” TC inquired.

“We never flew did. You know that. So why now,” El asked?

TC jumped to her feet to express herself more intently. “Hear me out, and then we will talk logistics. Ok, we can fly first class round trip and lodge at the Copacabana Palace Hotel in the Presidential Suite. The room amenities are off the hook. They offer an alarm system, cable-satellite TV, hairdryer, an in room safe, mini bar, modem data-port for laptops and Wi-Fi, robes, telephone, flat screen television, and a spa bathroom. Hello, a spa bathroom. Is anyone listening? We also have access to the hotel amenities, which include fitness and spa facilities, sauna, and whirlpools.”

The sound of breaking glass and loud voices interrupted TC’s speech. She ran to the terrace with her sisters close behind her. “Ok, what the hell is going on now? We haven’t had this much excitement in this complex since I can remember.”

“What excitement are you thinking of? Nothing ever goes on here,” El responded.

“Well, huh, yeah, that’s what I mean,” TC replied. “Look, I told you something was going on. Do you believe me now? It’s the same lady and who do you think that man is she’s yelling and pointing her finger at?”

El and Dee responded simultaneously, “Mr. Sexy!”

“Yes, it’s Mr. Sexy. I mean, No! It’s Professor Seth Howard! I told you he was up to no good. That man is nothing but bad news. I try my damnest to stay out of his path, but it seems as if he is pursuing me,” TC exclaimed.

“Ok, TC, I think as usual you may be overreacting a bit. Be quiet so we can hear what’s going on. Cut the lights out so we won’t be seen watching,” Dee ordered.

TC hurried to cut the lights out and returned. “What did I miss?”

Dee replied. “Well when you left, that U-Move It truck pulled up. It sounds like your professor wants her to move out, and she is accusing him of making her drop something breakable. I heard him say he didn’t do it and that he wasn’t paying for nothing. He must own the condo and wants her out, but she is giving him a hard time about it.”

“Wow, you got all that in the little time I was gone?” TC asked.

“Ah, yeah, you actually took your time coming back, and I heard you shut the bathroom door. Plus, you know how fast and nosy El is. She ran downstairs to pretend to go to the car to get something while eavesdropping. Also El told me that she heard Mr. Sexy say something about a restraining order and an eviction notice. But he noticed El in her car so he could have just said that just in case she was listening, even though she was. After that he got back in his car and drove off as usual. The lady then started yelling at the driver of the U-Move It truck to get out and help her move her stuff,” Dee finished.

“You two are a mess, and you talk about me overreacting. Look at you two playing Detectives Cagney and Lacey.”

“Look, girly, in our line of work, we deal with the facts. Plus, did anything else happen between you and Pretty Boy Floyd that we should know about?” Dee grilled.

“No, why do you ask?” TC answered nervously.

El eyed her as if she didn’t belief it. “We were just wondering.”

“You know what? I don’t care about any of this. You two can stay out here be nosy all you want. I’m going to finish my food and wine. I’m about to turn on the lights, so you better come in here before someone notices,” TC replied sternly.

Dee and El hurried back to the coffee table.

“Man, somebody sure is moody all of a sudden,” Dee muttered under her breath.

“Shall we continue?” TC asked with a scolding look toward Dee and El.

“By all means,” they replied laughing.

“I find nothing funny at all. Anyway! I think we have an awesome plan here,” TC muttered.

Chapter Five

Let It Burn – (clubbing, need to release some stress)

A sudden blast of loud music throughout the entire condo will wake them. I’ll just make sure everything is vibrating—walls, floors, dishes, and furniture.
El and Dee come running from the bedrooms to the living room.
Look at El with that baseball bat in hand, and Dee with a golf club in hers.
When they entered the living room, they found TC dressed in new clothes and fancy high heels trying to dance
.

“Hey, ladies, come join me. I am trying to get my groove on. Today is the start of my spring break, and I am taking full advantage. I am going to release all this stress and just let it burn, burn, baby burn,” TC declared.

El went to the stereo to turn it off. “Not at six in the morning, TC. What is going on with you? It’s like you’re off your game. Girl, you need to get laid. I am calling Stephen and setting you up for a date.”

TC responded, “No, you are not setting me up on a date for sex. Why is the answer to all your problems sex? I don’t see that reasoning, and I don’t need to have Seth.”

“What did you say? Did you say you don’t need Seth? OMG, OMG, girl, you have the hots for him, don’t you? I knew it. I told you that name is sexy, and I bet he is too. I want to see him.”

Dee started screaming, “Oh no, oh no!”

TC jumped on both of them grabbing their mouths. “Shut up. I can’t stand that man, and I don’t want to hear his name. El, you keep trying to put all those horny thoughts in my head. It’s your fault. Shut up. Shut up. I want to plan for a fun break. I want to relieve all this stress without having sex with some strange unknown man who wants my body. Do you two think you can help me with this task, or do I need to find new family and friends?”

They both answered, “Alright, just get off of us.”

“Dang, girl, you’re strong for a little thing.”

“Ok, ok, what’s the plan?” TC asked.

El yawned. “Well you get a note pad, the map, and coffee and go on and get started and call us in an hour. Girlfriend, we need a little more shut-eye, and then call us. Ok?”

“Ok, fine. See you in an hour.”

* * * *

“So what club are we hitting tonight, and whose car are we riding in?” TC asked excitedly, as they stood before the elevator. The hall was filled with various perfumes worn by TC, El, and Dee. Two men, tall in statue with defined muscles protruding everywhere, were already on the elevator when the doors parted.

El, entered first with long wavy blonde highlights in her tracks. A soft breeze from the hall blew, swaying her hair, while complimenting the fitted mini dress with slits on the sides of her hips. TC figured there was no space left to the imagination, because her sister loved to express her thick sculptured body through her revealing clothes. El was not ashamed, and her boldness did not allow any good looking man to be ashamed of his either. TC admired El for that.

El greeted the two men as she entered the elevator. “Well hello, sexy.”

“Hello, El babe!” they responded, each with a soft kiss to her cheek.

TC glanced at Dee. She must be feeling just as fly with her hair cut close in afro-centric style and a precise shapeup. She wore large silver hoop earrings, an all black sleek halter top with black skinny jeans, and a pair of silver stilettos that TC would borrow another time when she had the chance.

TC posed as she waited for her turn to board the elevator. She’d allowed her locks to hang long and straight and wore designer red earrings, black jeggins, a zebra print blouse with a red belt and matching stilettos heels.

“Hey, Mic and Nic, what’s up?” Dee asked. Mic and Nic were the twins that lived a floor up from them, both professional models.

“How’s it going, ladies?” the guys responded as they turned and stepped off the elevator toward Dee and TC to escort them on.

“I must say you ladies are looking hot tonight. We don’t mind rendering our services if you all need dates tonight,” Nic suggested.

“And I must add that everything is fitting so tight and just right on all the curves,” Mic added. “Look at TC. Girl, who knew you were holding back like that.”

“Don’t start it, Mic.” She held a fist up to his face while flipping the bird to send him a warning. In a split second TC’s finger was sliding out of Mic’s mouth. “You nasty…” The elevator bell rang before she could finish her sentence. “Keep my fingers out your mouth.”

Everyone burst into laughter, including TC.

“Come on, girl, you know his horny ass is just messing with you.” Dee pulled TC along.

TC flipped her finger again at Mic as she looked behind her while walking away. She could hear the twins laughing as they approached more women that appeared too ready to head back to the bedroom.

“Those twins piss me off sometimes, especially that Mic,” TC complained.

“Well you know Mic wants you. While we were messing around, all he could talk about is TC. TC this and TC that. I had to tell him to shut up,” El replied. “Not just that, but why in the world would he think you would want him if he is sleeping with me? I mean what woman would want scraps?”

“I know, right?” TC responded. “Except the skanks they meet up with.”

They all burst out laughing. TC and Dee jumped in El’s car. “I guess I’m the driver tonight. I see how it is. So what you’re saying is that I can’t get wasted, but you two can, right?”

“No problem, I’ll be the driver. You bunch of farts!” El stated. TC and Dee giggled as they drove off.

After finally arriving at the club, TC scanned the room in awe. “Ok, ok, let’s order our drinks and… oh my god, I can’t believe we’re at Play L, one of the hottest clubs in Tampa. See this is why I love Florida. It’s off the hook here. The location, the music, and all it’s amenities are just banging. I also heard that people from all walks of life come here. I mean from a well-known movie star to a no name, or a nobody. The music is nice, the crowd is nice—”

“So order some nice drinks, why don’t you?” Dee interrupted.

“Yeah, for real, right!” El added.

TC chuckled a little. “Ok, ladies, I’m just so hyped about tonight. So we’re set and sure about where we’re going, right? I’m glad we chose Rio.”

Dee asked laughingly, “Did you have a drink before we left? You’re acting as if you’re a little tipsy already. You’re shaking your shoulders like you’re some Chiquita girl dancing.”

El jumped up as some random guy approached her. Before TC knew it, El was dancing freakily all over the guy.

Dee shook her head and grinned. “Well, TC, if you want you can stay here and dance at the table by yourself while you sip forever on your drink, or you can follow my lead. If you can’t beat them than join them.”

“No, Dee, wait!” TC called out softly. Her sister didn’t stop.
Ok, TC, you’re going to drink this Dirty Martini, and you’re going to go out on that dance floor and let it burn.

TC worked her way to the dance floor. A little while later, she couldn’t believe the crowd around her. In a panic, she approached her sisters, “Hey, Dee and El, can you help me out?” TC yelled while still dancing. “I have so many men I don’t know what to do with them all.”

“I’m coming, girl,” El replied. “Let me show you how to work it.” El danced her way toward TC.

TC stopped dancing and stood in the middle of the floor. “El, Dee,” TC called out as she grabbed her sisters’ hands. TC all but dragged them through the crowd and back to their table.

“What? What’s wrong, girl?” Dee asked concerned.

TC paused a minute to catch her breath. “I thought someone was watching me.”