The Edge of Desire

Reunion

My bare feet sink into the golden sand as I walk lazily towards the ocean. The salty waves crash against the rocks further down the beach. I love the smell of the sea in the morning. The salt, the fishy smell from the harbour on the other side of the cove. It reminds me why I love it here. I grip the yellow rubber ball in my hand and whistle. Loki comes running towards me and I throw the ball into the sea. He rockets past me and jumps into the water. I laugh loudly as he runs back and shakes next to me.
"Loki!" I scold lightly, picking up the ball and throwing it again.
I glance up at the sky, grinning as the sun warms my face. I shrug off the long white cover-up to reveal my dark green bikini. As I lie down on the warm sand, I slip off my sandals and place my hair in a bun on top of my head.
"Loki." I call. "Come here." I giggle as he licks my face. "Lie down."
He settles down next to me and rests his head on my tummy. It's so peaceful when I'm the only person on the island; except for the guards, but they don't talk much. I relax my whole body, letting my skin soak in the rays of light.

My face feels warm and wet. What the hell? I sit up suddenly, disturbing Loki. The little guy was licking my face. I wipe my face with the back of my hand and I notice my phone flashing. Dad! He's here. Standing up, I collect my things and run towards the drive. As I'm running, I hop from one foot to the other and put my sandals on, then I pull on my cover-up. Loki is by my ankles and we make it to the drive before the cars have arrived. I pull the clip from my hair, grinning as it flows down.
"Evangeline!" A deep voice from behind me shouts.
I spin on my heels to see a guard clad in black.
"Your father will be here very soon. He's excited to see you."
"Thanks. I'm going to wait here until they arrive. Is Danny coming?"
"I believe so."

I wait at the top of the drive, anxious to see my father and brother. Danny is only my half-brother, but when we are together we are inseparable. Soon I see the black cars making their way up the drive and I become more excited. The black jaguar stops in front of me and Loki stands to attention. The door swings open and a pair of black shoes step out, followed by dark blue pants.
"Dad." I squeal, throwing myself into his arms.
"Hello, Evangeline!" He holds me at arm's length. "You've grown. How come every time I see you, you get even more beautiful?"
I blush.
"Sis!" A young excited voice cries.
I turn around, only to be swarmed by a flash of brown curly hair.
"Danny! Look how big you are." I grin, lifting him up and spinning him in a circle. "I think you're finally big enough to ride Thor." I ruffle his hair.
I smile casually as Jed links arms with my father and they walk into the house. I get on with Jed, but I don't think she likes me. I remind her that dad used to love somebody else. Danny is too young and cute for her to dislike, she treats him like her son. I hug Corky before he can sneak past me.
"Nice to see you." He kisses my cheek.
"I hope you have been looking after my father." I smile, linking my arm with his as we walk into the house.
"He can look after himself, you and I both know that." He pats my hand. "I am more than certain that you have been looking after yourself. I mean, look at your skin! It's so soft. What have you been using?"
I laugh loudly. "A woman never reveals her beauty secrets.
Corky pretends to be disappointed and he leaves my side as I turn my attention to Danny.
"Dad is taking us out to dinner. We are going to Ca's Patro March, so dress up nicely."
I gasp. "I always dress nicely."
Danny giggles as I chase him up the stairs.
"Now leave me, I must put on some nice clothes." I smirk, pushing the boy away from my door.
He bows with a sly grin and runs into his room. I take a step into my peaceful room and lock the door before striding to my wardrobe. With a deep sigh, I open the mahogany doors and browse the clothes. So much and so little to wear. I bite my bottom lip, what to wear indeed.