Unexpected Love (6 page)

“Hell, girl, all these people in here?” El rolled her eyes. “Everybody was watching you get your freak on. I was looking too. For once you were letting your hair down, and you can dance.”

“Everything is ok, TC,” Dee added. “We are ok, and so are you. Let’s take a break and collect ourselves. How about that?”

TC looked over her shoulder to take in the crowd. “I thought I saw a tall man watching me from the shadows over there.” She pointed her chin in the general direction.

“I’ll have one of my buddies check it out,” Dee responded as she left the table.

“It’s probably the drink you had. You don’t really drink anything except one hundred percent cranberry juice anyway. So your drink, the loud music, and all that stress you’ve been building might have been too much for you and made you think you saw something,” El replied.

Dee returned a few minutes later. “The bouncer said there was no one in that area he doesn’t or recognize. He said he can give an account for everyone here. So we’re good, TC. All is good. Calm down, girl! You are here with your sisters, and we got your back.”

TC sighed in relief. “Yeah, well let’s leave now and go get something to eat.”

“You know this has been a wild night for me, and I can think better when I eat seafood,” Dee said. “Did y’all see that old man trying to talk to me? He kept saying, ‘can I get those digits?’ I said, no way, pops. I don’t have time to take somebody’s grandfather. You would have thought I was on skates the way I was dancing away from him.”

“Girl, please, I thought a fight was about to break out because some guy was in my face while his woman was in the bathroom. I told her, girl, if he can’t be content with you, then he is not good enough for me.” El started laughing. “This night was crazy, and for the first time I think TC got a little tipsy.”

TC Interrupted while laughing, “No, I did not. And guess what, I’m not messing with those Martinis anymore either.”

“Yeah, girl, because I saw you dancing. I thought you were going to let that man do it to you on the dance floor. He was getting his feel on too. He was all over your booty,” Dee added.

“What? For-real?” TC asked panicky.

“No. I was just joking. Down, girl!” Dee patted TC’s shoulder. “Ok, so we’re going to Rio. Do we concur?”

They all shouted unanimously, “Rio, here we come!”

Chapter Six

Hello, Rio

“Ladies and gentlemen, this is your captain speaking. Welcome to TAM American Airlines. Please take your seats. The time is approximately 5:45 pm, and in about ten minutes you will be given all the safety precautions of an event of an emergency.”

“Girls, this is it! Every time I get on a plane and hear that sexy voice of the captain I just melt all over. The sound of his voice just gives me an orgasm. I don’t care what he looks like. I just want him to keep talking to me over that intercom,” El exclaimed.

Dee threw up her hands. “Ok, she done lost her mind. We’re going to have to slap her with the monkey stick. Plus, I suspected you were crazy, but now I know. You are just right nasty. Just nasty I tell you.”

TC burst into laughter. “No, both of you are crazy. Seriously, this is awesome. I just can’t believe we are finally on our way to Rio de Janeiro! You know what they say. It’s the island of love.”

“Yes, there’s nothing but fine men there. I’m not going to know how to act in Rio!” El responded.

Dee pulled El toward her to whisper in her ear. “Can you calm yourself, Ms. Thing? You are getting that older man beside you all revved up. Look at him. He’s all smiles. Plus, is that a bulge in his pants? Oh no he won’t. He’s getting a hard-on while he’s looking at us,” Dee exclaimed.

El turned to the man beside her. “Excuse me, what’s your name, sir? I was thinking since we’re going to be on this plane for nine hours we might as well become acquainted. Don’t you agree? Besides my name is Laurie El, but you can call me El.”

“Well, the pleasure is definitely is all mine. Pleased to meet you. My name is
Rafael
. I’m from Brazil, and I’m on my way home. I was on vacation in Florida. I am a cardiologist. I’m forty, and I’m not an old man I assure you. I can be your guide when we get to Rio, if you like.”

“Yes, doctor, you know what’s best. Do you offer on the spot check-ups?” El inquired.

“I certainly do. In fact, I don’t usually do this, but for you, El, I can offer a lot more. If you can meet me when we get off the plane I can show you exactly what I’m talking about.”

“Look, girls, real quick let me give you the low-down. I would like to go get me a quickie before the plane takes off. We all know that’s just totally impossible, so I’m going to meet with him after we get settled in Rio. His name is Rafael, he’s a cardiologist from Brazil, and he’s not old and can handle his business. So I’m concentrating on getting to know Rafael a little more. We’re making plans and going over some of the activities we want to perform during our first encounter. So don’t be all salty because you don’t have my attention.”

TC interrupted, “You just met the doctor. Why are you making plans to sleep with him already?”

“Girl, did you hear that deep sexy voice, or see those grey eyes? This is a DTD moment, and I can’t perform the DTD moment because I am stuck on this damn plane. At least for now I can talk about it as well as plan for it. Now let me go. Time is wasting. Did you not see the bulge? I can just imagine the size of that rocket. Wasn’t it you that noticed it? Got to go, time is valuable!”

While El turned away, TC thought she saw a tall gentleman near the cockpit of the plane behind the curtain. She could not get a good look from her seat. All she could see was coal black curly hair. She was not about to make a scene or bring attention to herself if it was Professor Howard.

She sighed.
No, it can’t be him. Besides it wasn’t me that saw the bulge. It was Dee.
“And what the hell is a DTD moment?”

Dee answered, “What? Oh, DTD means ‘Drop The Draws,’ panties or underwear or whatever you are wearing moment.”

“Yeah, yeah. I got it,” TC acknowledged.

“Well, you know El is a professional, responsible, and intelligent woman. And she is also very much in love with herself, flirtatious, and promiscuous. She’s not looking for a serious relationship right now. She is all about her career. Maybe one day she may slow down, but she’s happy with herself. How she chooses to live does not make her a bad person. It’s her preference, and it’s her life. We love her, and she loves us.

“Girl, you know she got this. She will be back before you know it. Stop acting brand new. You know what your problem is, don’t you?” Dee implied. “I agree with El on this one, TC. You really do need to release some of that tension you have built up inside from school. You are doing very well and you work really hard. But all work and no play is not good for anyone. I hope you meet someone while you’re in Rio and play a little. If he is special and treat you good, let him hold you a bit, girl!”

“Shut up with that,” TC growled.

* * * *

I’m so glad we have finally arrived at the hotel. I’m so tired.

“Ok, ladies, let’s get to our room, shower, and go over our itinerary. I am tired and feeling a little jet-lagged from the plane,” TC said.

“Yes, sir!” Dee and El answered.

“Well since you’re taking care of all the plans you will be the last one in line for the shower,” Dee retorted while laughing.

“Well, I think I rather take a foamy bubble bath with some lavender sea salt to exfoliate my skin,” El added. “I want to be nice and soft when I meet up with Rafael. Girl, he gave me something to think about on that plane. He said he would be my personal heart doctor. He was wonderful. It was amazing all he did in five minutes. Imagine if time wasn’t an issue and we had all night for him to examine me. Lord have mercy on me! Girl, it’s enough to make you weak in the knees!”

“El, are you saying we’re not spending time together?” TC complained. “Why did we come together? I thought we were going to have fun together as sisters. What are you doing? You just met pops on the plane. How can you just meet up with him?”

Dee and El grabbed TC’s hand as they led her to the balcony. Dee began to massage TC’s shoulders as El talked to her. “TC, chill. Look out there. Step onto the balcony and close your eyes for a minute. Clear your mind.”

As TC closed her eyes while El was talking, all she could think of was Professor Seth Howard. First, anger filled her mind and body as she remembered the woman at the complex and the comments the students walking by made, but then she thought about the kiss she and Professor Howard shared, his blue eyes, his coal black curls, the huge bulge in his pants pressing against her, and the hardness of her own nipples.
Oh Seth, I want you so bad…

“Feel the nice soft breeze blowing against your body. Now take a deep breath and let it out slowly. This time smell the air. Listen to all the sounds around you, the ocean, and the palm trees swaying back and forth, the birds tweeting. Open your eyes slowly and take in the scenery. We have seven days to experience this beautiful island. Yes, we will have activities together and some apart. How are we to meet men if we are always together? And suppose you meet someone and you decide to get your groove on. Do you want Dee and me there watching your every move, especially every stroke he makes? You know me, I’m not watching anything. I’m about participation. I’m going to have my man present too.”

“Ah, no thank you! Plus, can I tell you something?” TC to collect her thoughts.

“Yeah girl, what is it?” El replied.

“It’s been a very long, long, long, time.” TC admitted.

Dee chuckled. “Oh, we know! That’s why you are off the hook. Plus, you keep moaning somebody’s name in your sleep. You got the hots, or your subconscious mind wants somebody.”

“What? I do not. Stop saying that. And I don’t like anyone. Men get on my nerves. They are so sneaky, pretending, and cheating. All they want to do is use women and lead them on. Well, not this sister. You can pull the wool over somebody else eyes. My eyes are wide open, and I see his every move. Yeah, think I don’t know. Watch this,” TC shouted as she headed to the door to leave the hotel room.

El yelled with puzzlement in her tone, “Wait, what the hell are talking about? Where are you going?”

“To the spa,” TC responded as she opened the door. “I think I need some alone time for a moment. I am going to go to the spa and shower there and maybe catch a little boat tour around the island.”

Later, when she’d finished her shower, the cabana assistant waited for her. “Ma’am. If you would like a drink, the Tikke Bar is here for your pleasure. We have alcohol and fruit beverages. There are also some snacks available for you as well. Did you enjoy your shower? Are you ready for your massage?”

“Yes, I did. Thank you. I am also ready for my massage,” TC replied. She sipped on a glass of wine to relax and ate a couple pieces of fruit before she lay down on the table. TC closed her eyes and relaxed.

“Ok, I’m going to remove your robe and cover you with this light sheet, instructed the assistant. “I will put some soft classical music on and turn the lights down low. Your masseuse will be in shortly.”

TC dosed off to a light sleep.

“May I be your masseuse? I volunteer here a lot during my spare time.”

“Yes, yes that feels very good. I like when you touch me like that. That turns me on. Your hands feel so strong. Hold me tight. You’re caressing me in all the right places. It’s been so long. I want you now, Seth,” TC muttered.

“I want you too, Casey. I’ve wanted you for a long time now.”

TC turned over and looked up. “Seth, am I dreaming? TC responded softly welcoming his passionate kiss. She embraced his hand, squeezing her thighs as Seth massaged between her legs as she received the heavy flow of moisture from within. “This feels so good. I mean no, no. I would rather you leave.”

“You said I could be your masseuse. You want me just as much as I want you. Why are you fighting the connection?”

“I’m not fighting anything. I just need to be alone now that’s all.”

“Ok, Ms. Shaw, I am leaving now. She jumped at the sound of the door closing and sat up.

The assistant entered the room. “Ok, ma’am. Did you enjoy your massage?” the assistant asked. “I must say you do look better than you did before when you first came in. You look as if a lot of tension has been released.”

TC answered, “Ah, yes. I do feel a lot better.
But I also feel horny. Damn, I didn’t want to stop, but I can’t let him know I’m falling for him. I hate feeling like that, and I’ve been feeling it a lot lately
. “Thank you. I’ll never forget that massage.”

“That’s when you know your massage was very effective,” the assistant answered, laughing.

Something that feels that good shouldn’t be so wrong, and I never felt so relaxed. I will go with that. Hell, I might come back and let it happen again. Maybe Dee and El are right. Maybe I do need to get laid. If that was close to it, I want more of it.

TC heard the professor’s voice nearby, eliciting chills all over her body, then a feeling of embarrassment.
Oh my god, I just realized, I was naked under those sheets.