The Brothers....Their Story Continues

Chapter Twenty

Kadir was disappointed to say the least that he would have to spend the day alone, but he was e for his brother. He had never seen him like this with a woman before, he was nervous. Efe rushed around in his room, getting his self together, " Kadir I'm sorry but I'm meeting her in a few minutes in the lobby, so will you be ok on  your own." He asked as he stuffed a change of clothes and a towel in his backpack. He had his swimming trucks and and t-shirt on so Kadir figured they were going to the beach, " Dont worry about me, you just go have fun." He said as he he watched him slick his hair back and twist it up into a bun. He always looked like a model, no matter what he did, but this morning he looked more like a nervous schoolboy. He checked his watch as they stood waiting for the elevator, " Damn these things are slow, she's going to think I'm not coming." He paced back and forth in front of the door. Kadir smiled, he couldn't wait to see this woman, he  wanted to see the woman that had his brother so flustered. 

The elevator doors opened out  to the lobby, and there she was, standing with her back to the elevator, but there was no mistaking her. Her wavy auburn hair hung down almost to her waist, with those streaks of bronze highlighting running though it. Her body was slim but curvy, with her ivory skin glowing. He stopped in his tracks, barely able to breath, she did it......she took his breath away, he thought, as he felt that warm feeling rise from his feet and travel all the way up his body. Kadir nudged him, " Hey, you have to get off the elevator, come on." He pushed his brother on out the door. At the moment Carolina turned to see them coming their way, her heart jumped, as she watched him. He was so tall and muscled, his skin tanned for being on the sea for weeks, but he had pulled his hair up, which shocked her. She smiled at the sight of this beautiful man, and that shiver of pure excitement followed quickly. 

The chemistry between the two filled the whole lobby, as he walked towards her, making everyone turn and stare. She was definitely a gorgeous woman and Kadir could tell that his brother was completely enchanted by her. She smiled at him as he approached, " Hi Efe, this must be your brother." She said, quickly holding out her hand to Kadir. " Hello Kadir, I'm Carolina, I'm glad to meet you, but I feel like I already know you." Her eyes sparkled as she talked. Efe couldn't speak, he just let his eyes absorb her, as he watched her and his brother exchange welcomes. Kadir glanced his way, but just briefly, and could  see he was still in a trance, " Yes hello, I'm happy to meet you as well." Smiling to himself, and thinking, this one has my brother wrapped up tightly. Efe finally managed to speak, " Oh yes, this is my brother, Kadir." He spoke, looking around at everyone. Carolina laughed, " Yes, we have already determined that Efe,....are you ok." Her laugh saturated the air with a warmth that made him smile, he could listen to it forever. 

" Are we ready," she asked, looking at Efe and her friends, " Kadir, you are joining us aren't you, please say yes." She flashed that smile that made him think twice about it, but that look from his brother made him decide otherwise. " No,.....but thank you for including me. I have some other plans." He nodded, noticing his brothers approval at his answer. " Ok, then maybe next time, you can join us for dinner." She said, realizing she had just planned a dinner date with Efe as well, a little forward, she thought, but she didn't hear any objection from him, which made her smile.....Kadir watched the four walk away, as she instinctively grabbed Efe's hand. I think my brother just met his match, he thought, this just might be the one to knock him for a loop. The thought made him smile, Efe Divit....at a loss for words in front of a woman.....never thought I'd see the day. 

The beach was a little crowded, but they found a spot under on of the huge umbrellas. She spread out her blanket for them to lay on. He couldn't seem to take his eyes off her, every movement seemed magical and special, mesmerizing him. She smiled at him, " Can I get you to help me over there, pull the blanket that way a little." She said, feeling his eyes roam over her. He obeyed quickly, embarrassed she had caught him staring at her again. He just couldn't get a handle on himself, she had grabbed him in a way he never thought possible. Her friends had taken a spot next to them, and were relaxing, not wanting to intrude on this budding new relationship. Michelle looked over a Nick, " I haven't seen her like this in a while, not since Grant anyway." She told him, watching her friend laughing and having a good time. She could tell this man was making an impression on her, she just hoped he wasn't going to hurt her.

Efe was sure he had never had this much fun with anyone before, laughing and talking like they had known each other for years. His heart had welcomed her in, opening a whole new world to him, and he didn't want it to end. She was different, funny, but not silly....smart about things but not overbearing about it, like a know it all, She was just perfect.....The sun had rose the temperature to a toasty 90 degrees, and they needed to cool off. " Come on Efe, lets take a dip." She reached out her hand to him, offering to help him up. He accepted gladly, as he grabbed her hand. She took off her coverup and threw it on the blanket, without a care in the world, but the sight of her made him freeze. She was a magnificent woman, inside and out, as he looked at her in that bikini. He was proud to walk  with her to the water, as he watched heads turn their way. They were a couple that made everyone look and stare, they were, "that beautiful couple".

The day was coming to a close, but he knew he didn't want it to end. Had she remembered about that dinner invitation she had made to Kadir he wondered. " So where are we eating tonight." She asked as if she was reading his mind. He smiled, " You chose because anywhere is fine with me as long as you're there." She snarled her nose, " Ohhh, that's a good line Mr.Divit, does  that work every time." She replied, nudging him. He was surprised that she thought that was a line, because it couldn't have been more true. " No,....no line, I'm serious, I don't care as long as I'm with you." His voice tainted with a little bit of hurt. She touched his arm, " I'm sorry, I didn't mean to insult you, I was just joking." Her eyes searching his, making him weak. 

She had grabbed his heart.....and he didn't know how to handle it...

He wanted to pick her up and carry her off somewhere, away from everyone. Just the two of them......she had shattered his world, and his ability to think..

" Was this that heartstopping feeling, that bolt of electricity that his Dad had talked about.....if it was, he didn't know how to handle it. But he knew she was his destiny".......