Sands of Time - The Al-Hakim brothers - Javier and Amanda story - Completed

Chapter Twelve

Javier frowned at her belongings that she had placed in the back of his rental car. "Do not tell me that is all you own in the world?"

"Nope," she smiled, kissing his cheek, "I have you." Though did look down at her jean and shirt against his expensive suit, twitching her nose, wishing now she had kept some of her old clothes, but hadn't seen any use of them, out here in the country, looking at him helplessly. "I guess we would have to stop somewhere in Melbourne for a dress."

Shaking his head, he closed the boot, claiming her hand and went towards the others to say their goodbyes. Mandy stood slightly behind, still feeling a bit awkward about what happened, and what they had believed had happened, although Stacey wasn't going to have a bar of it, gathering her in a hug.

"I told you to catch yourself Al-Hakim," she whispered.

"Yes, you did," Mandy laughed, relaxing and hugged her back. "Thanks for everything."

"I haven't started yet, come with me." Grabbing her hand, Stacey tugged, having Mandy following her inside.

"Stacey!" Javier called, "What are you doing now? Jordain can you not control your wife?" He asked, stunned, looking at his watch. "Make it quick!" He ordered as Monica chased after them as the brothers stood together.

"You better get used to this Javier," Jordain warned. "These Australian girls have a mind of their own."

"All I see is your wives being a bad influence on my Amanda," Javier growled. His brothers looked at each other and burst out laughing.

"Sure brother," Rashad noted, crossing his arm. "What is your problem anyway, it is not like you have to rush off for a flight." Sighing, Javier crossed his arms, and leaned against the car. Rashad joined him at his side. "So what do you think?"

"Unique, would need a lot of financial backing. A lot of work to get it off its feet, but I believe, or Amanda does, it would take off. The city people really do like to get away and taste the real country life. If I was you I would talk it over with Monica, she had great instincts. Amanda said it more to do with heart than money."

"I would also like to make money," Rashad noted.

"I sure you would, since I would go halves with you, if you go ahead. What the?" Javier straightened as the three women emerged, Mandy changed from her jeans and shirt into a black mini and bodice top with a leather red jacket and high heeled shoes. Jordain gave a low wolf whistle, winking at Javier.

"Now that is one hot looking woman." Rolling his eyes, Javier opened the passenger car door for Mandy, who hugged the women goodbye. Her future sister-in-laws. Lisa, then went towards his brothers and hugged. They were joined by their wives, and watched them drive away.

Still slightly self conscience of the outfit., She had never worn such a short skirt, Mandy wiggled the skirt down as it rode up much to Javier's amusement, running a hand over her exposed leg. "You look amazing Amanda, but I think we would stay to your usual style."

"Country?"

"No, class."

Her eyes widened. "Are you saying Stacey has no class? You're in so much trouble when I tell her."

"You will not," his hand slid over her inner thigh to be smacked. Muttering under his breath, he pulled off to the side of the road.

"What are you doing?"

"There are consequences of wearing such outfits, my love," he noted, undoing his seatbelt, shifting to lean over her, cursing Stacey under his breath. They had such a long way to go.