Second time is a Charm

Chapter 23

Brett and his Dad wanted to barbecue, today. I had marinated most of the stuff last night, and was helping them get all the food out onto the deck. Clara changed into a swimsuit with an overall, and was enjoying a bloody mary, that Brad made.

The doorbell rang, and I ran to answer it, We were expecting, Brett's brothers to join us. I was very apprehensive and nervous, to meet his family, but after meeting his parents, I felt more relaxed, as a part of the family.

I opened the door to two handsome guys. I could make out Adam, Brett's older brother, he looked more like Brett , but was clean shaved, he seemed taller than Brett, but shared the same smile as him, He was more like his Dad than Brett. And then there was Frank, the youngest, he was shorter, and looked more like Clara, He was blonde, and his body was all muscles, he was dressed casually, in jeans and a T-shirt.

I extended my hand towards, Adam greeting him "Hey, You must be Adam. I am Crystal" I said shaking his hand.

"Hey Crystal, and this ...."

Then I made a motion to look around, him as if expecting some one. He cleared his throat, "Are you looking for some one?" Adam asked

"Isn't your sister, here? Brett said you were coming together?" I asked.

Adam looked at me puzzled and then at Frank, "We don't have a sister. Didn't Brett tell you?" He asked

"All he said was 'Adam and Frances are coming tomorrow'. Isn't Frances your sister?" I asked innocently.

Brett told me, how his parents were expecting a girl the third time around, but when they ended up with another boy, they still went ahead and named the baby the name they decided on 'Frances'. His younger brother detested that name from the first day of school, and saw red if anyone made an attempt to call him as such. He had long time ago made it clear to everyone, that he was to be called Frank.

No sooner had those words left my mouth, I heard, Frank scream, I jumped out of his way when he barged in the door, screaming profanities at Brett. Brett walked in with his arms wide open for a hug from his brother, but as soon as he saw Frank's face and heard what he was saying, he turned around and ran onto the deck. Frank was chasing him and shouting, for giving away his secret, and I was laughing uncontrollably.

Adam Casually, walked in stopping beside me shaking his head "You are goooood !!! " he said looking at his brothers and grinning. "I haven't seen Mr. CEO run in a long time" .

"What fun is it to meet brothers with just a hug after such a long time" I said laughing at the scene in front of me.

Brett came running in and used me as a shield from Frank who was still trying to physically injure him.

"You are going to pay for this sunshine" Brett whispered into my ear from behind me while tracing my ear with his tongue , and biting my ear lobe. I squealed as he pushed me gently onto the side and ran again from Frank.

I was still flustered from what Brett whispered in my ear, when I saw Brett get Frank in a head lock and whisper something in Franks ear. Frank stopped squirming as Brett released him and smiled while giving his brother a big hug.

"He always manages to get away with it" Adam said looking at them. Brett then came in to hug Adam, and scowled at me .

"You are trouble Crystal" Said Frank, and before I could apologize to him about the whole thing he just pulled me into a hug. I felt a big hand pull me away , and neatly tuck me under their arms.

I looked up to see Brett, narrowing his eyes at Frank "A handshake would be enough Frank" . I rolled my eyes, at his behavior and Frank raised his hands in surrender.