Chapter 4

"Do you like Teresa?" Carmen asked Carlos later on that night.

They were watching a movie and Olivia had just gone to work. Carlos shrugged while his eyes focused on the TV. "I guess. She's hot, but she says she's got a boyfriend back in New Mexico. She says they are trying to work things out, like a long distance thing."

Carmen felt relief. "Oh I see."

Carlos took his eyes off the screen for a moment and eyed his sister. He was sitting on the floor and Carmen was on the couch wearing nothing but a long nightshirt. He reached up and touched her knee giving it a gentle squeeze. Carmen blushed.

"You want to have sex tonight?" Carlos asked.

Carmen nodded anxiously. "Yes."

Carlos got up and offered her his hand. Taking her brother's hand, Carmen was then escorted to his room. Carmen already knew the procedure. She took off her nightshirt and panties and went to lie down on her brother's bed. Carlos took off his clothes and joined his sister.

"I've missed this," Carmen purred.

"Me too." Carlos began to kiss her.

Carmen wrapped her arms around her brother and kissed him back passionately. Being intimate with him was the happiest moment of her day. He pressed his body against hers and she immediately felt his hard cock pressing against her thighs.

"Mmm," she moaned softly.

Carlos didn't waste any time. He quickly plunged his cock deep inside of her and began having sex with her. Carmen had wanted more kissing, but if he didn't want that, what else could she do? She just felt lucky enough to be with him that night.

Three months later, Olivia found herself thinking about Rafael almost every minute of the day. He was on her mind constantly. She found herself smiling every time she thought of him.

"Uh oh looks like someone's in love," Linda teased.

Olivia was love struck. "Yeah, so what? Is that wrong?"

"Not at all. You're lucky to have found someone so charming, handsome and not to mention loaded."

"You know, I would lie to you and say money has nothing to do with it, but that's not true. Money is a big issue in this relationship. Ever since my husband passed away, I've struggled to make ends meet. Carlos works part time for now but soon he'll graduated and leave for college. Thank goodness he's good at sports, otherwise he'd be stuck working at some dead end job just like me."

Linda shrugged. "Well, I think you've done the best that you could. I mean, it's hard being a single mother."

"Tell me about it. I just worry about little Carmen. She's so naïve and I hope she doesn't let the first guy who she meets sweep her off her feet and get pregnant or anything like that."

"Olivia, you should have more faith in your daughter. I think Carmen will be able to take care of herself. She's a little girl right now. Give her a break."

"I hope you're right."

"So your brother doesn't have a girlfriend huh?"

Carmen nodded. She took a bite of her apple and turned away. Teresa had decided to sit outside with her during lunch. She'd been doing that for the past several weeks. Carmen liked Teresa but felt somewhat uncomfortable that she kept asking about Carlos.

"He's really cute, but I did tell him I have a boyfriend back home."

Carmen looked at Teresa. "What's your boyfriend like?"

Teresa looked up and smiled. "He's gorgeous! He's so sweet too."

"What's his name?"

"Brian. He's a white boy, but really he's so wonderful."

Carmen chewed her apple slowly. "Have you... uh... you know... with him?"

Teresa almost choked on her water. "You mean have we had sex?"

Carmen nodded.

Teresa blushed. "No. I'm waiting for marriage."

"Really? That's kind of odd now days."

"You think so? Have you already had sex?"

Carmen hesitated to answer. "Um yes."

Teresa scooted closer to her. "What's it like?"

Carmen closed her eyes for a moment and smiled. She began to remember her love masking sessions with Carlos. Sure the first time was bad, but afterwards it was more intense and exciting.

"It does hurt the first time. It was quick and I didn't really enjoy it, but after a few more times it feels really good."

Teresa listened attentively. "Who did you do it with?"

Carmen opened her eyes and looked away.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to sound nosy."

"It's ok. It was just a guy I knew," Carmen lied.

"Well, do you still hang out with him?"

"Sometimes. I love him."

Teresa smiled. "Yeah they say you always love your first."

Carmen knew Teresa had no idea she was talking about her own brother.

"Wow this is your place?" Olivia's jaw dropped when she saw Rafael's apartment.

"Yeah this is the famous bachelor pad."

"My goodness! This looks like a penthouse."

"It's expensive but I think it's worth it to live like this."

"I'll say! I would die to have a place like this!" Olivia eyed the expensive artwork that hung on the walls and the luxurious furniture that decorated the apartment.

"Go ahead, have a seat. Let me pour you a glass of wine."

Olivia made herself comfortable. Rafael headed off to the kitchen. She thought about her life for a moment. Rafael was the man her mom would have loved her to marry. She didn't regret her marriage with her first husband but life wasn't easy. Miguel had been a wonderful and hard working husband but never saved any money for them and money was always tight since he did construction work, which was seasonal most of the time. Now she'd met Rafael a man with a good job, a nice place to live and not to mention an awesome personality.

"Here you go," he said handing her the glass.

Olivia took the glass and took a small sip of the red wine. Rafael sat next to her. They had a lovely dinner earlier that evening and took a nice walk outside the shopping area. Now it was time to relax.

"So you really like my place huh?" Rafael asked.

"I do. I wish I could afford to live in a place like this."

Rafael grabbed her glass and set it on the coffee table. He held her hand in his and looked into her eyes. Olivia's heart pounded. "Olivia, you are such a wonderful woman. I love the way you carry yourself. I just want to ask, are you ready to take this relationship further?"

Olivia nodded. "I am."

"Me too. I really like you... no I should rephrase that. I think I'm falling in love with you."

Olivia felt numb.

"I haven't been able to enjoy myself with another woman for a long as I can remember. I'd love to have a more serious relationship with you."

"I want that too."

"I think of you all the time. Sometimes I find it hard to even concentrate at work because of you, which isn't good since I'm a doctor."

Olivia laughed.

He smiled but quickly turned serious again. "I mean it Olivia. I hope you think of me as more than just a person you date."

"I think about you a lot too," Olivia confessed. "In fact, I talk to my coworker Linda about you all the time. She knows how crazy I am for you."

Rafael leaned down and placed a long kiss on Olivia's lips. That night, they made love for the first time.

"Oh God Linda, I had almost forgotten how good sex could be!" Olivia gushed.

Linda giggled. "Yeah I figured you'd forgotten. I take it you never used that dildo I gave you huh?"

Olivia blushed. "Oh no! I never used toys, but let me tell you at times I got so lonely that I almost thought about fucking that piece of plastic."

The women laughed. Just then Harry, the café owner walked in. He was a tall bald man in his mid 50's. He was married but often flirted with Linda. "You two get back to work. We had a high school rush just walk in."

Linda put out her cigarette. "Yes sir."

Harry walked away and the women laughed again. "He's in a good mood tonight huh?" Olivia asked.

"Ah, he's always like that but you should see him when he and I are alone. He's like honey."

"Eww, don't tell me that. I can't picture Harry being romantic."

"Well, believe it or not. Too bad he can't be that way with his wife."

"Why can't men ever be satisfied with just one woman?"

Linda shrugged. "Hell if I know. I guess there are just too many damn women in this world and not enough men."

"Well, I just hope Rafael isn't one of those men."

"I'm sure he's not. From what you've told me about him, he sounds like prince charming."

As they got back to work, Olivia thought about Rafael. Was he too good to be true? She didn't want to think that.