36: Let's golf it up

Danielle hit the ball so hard, we couldn't find where it flew to. It's a warm Wednesday and we're both playing golf and bonding over food and makeup.

"Do you think it ran into the trees?" Elle asked. She bent down and picked another golf ball.

"Guess so"

I placed my hand to shield my eyes from the sun. Elle had told me to take a cap with him but I'd blantanly refused. I thought it'd be weird wearing a summer dress, tennis shoes and a cap. Oh and let me not fail to mention that I'm pregnant. Now I see she had a point.

"Do you hear that?" I asked Elle.

There was a humming sound coming toward us. Like a truck but it didn't have that rugged sound. Elle dropped her ball down next to a hole and gave it a tiny tud. The ball rolled slowly along the well trimmed grass until it entered into the hole.

I clapped my hands as Elle jumped up and down. That's her first win today.

"I love golf now. I never did before because I thought it was lame and all..." She looked toward the humming sound. "That's a golf car headed our way. Did Damien say he was getting off work early?"

"Nope!"

We both stood closely together and watched as the car came to a stop some few feets away. Out from the golf car came Chloe and Charles. What? I giggled as Chloe did a little hula dance before sprinting toward me.

"Oh girl...I missed you" She literally jumped into my arms but avoided my tummy. She pulled away but kept her hands on my shoulders. "You keep looking pretty each day amor" she said to me.

"Wow thanks Chloe. Have you been taking Spanish classes?" I asked with a chuckle.

"Charles is thinking of getting a hotel in Spain so I'm thinking it's best we both learn to speak the language" She shrugged .

"Wow.. that's good calling"

Charles tumbled over some of their golf equipment and Chloe hurried to go help him.

"Friends?" Elle asked me.

"Yeah that's Chloe and her husband. Charles" I said to her and she nodded.

"She could almost pass for an Egyptian model with all those shiny colours on her. It's golf not a party house" Elle said but she had a smile on her face. "However, she and I are going to get a long just fine."

Charles and Chloe walked to us and kept their golf essentials on the green grass.

"Nice to see you again Charles" I said and he gave me a hug before kissing both my cheeks.

"Yeah, we hardly ever see you since mighty Joyung always keeps you in the house" He said with a grin. I rolled my eyes.

"Guys this is Elle. Damien's sister" I said and both Chloe and Charles had a surprised look on their face. Yeah I get that look. I had it to when I found out Damien has a sibling.

"Hi" Elle wiggled her fingers.

"It's nice to meet you seeing Damien never talks about you" Chloe said.

"He's a douchebag" Elle said making Chloe laugh.

"I like you already"

Charles put on his gloves and grabbed  a ball and a club from the groove. We all have him space as he readied himself and fired the ball. It flew so high and far away into the sun. Once more, I hated not bringing a cap or sunglasses. Chloe and Elle had put on glasses.

"So...who gave you guys the idea of coming over?" I asked Chloe.

"Oh..Damien did. I'm surprised he's not here yet. And, we wanted to check out your new house. This place is awesome." She squealed.

"I know" I said with a stiff smile. "And did you say Damien was supposed to be here?" I asked her.

"Yeah. He said he and Joseph would be showing up too" We both watched as Elle and Charles took turn taking shots. "I wonder why he isn't here yet. You know?"

"Who knows the way of my husband?" I said sarcastically.

"Apparently you do" Chloe stated and we both stared at each other before bursting into a fit of laughter. Gosh we're idiots!

The whirling sound of a helicopter stopped our little shrill. Elle and Charles had stopped playing too as we all looked up.

The helicopter was trying to land a few meters away and it had the company's logo on it. Forrest. That must be Damien.

"Speak about the devil" Chloe rolled her eyes. "What a show off" She grumbled and I chuckled.

"Well at least he's here."

The chopper landed finally and out came Damien in Ash joggers and black shirt. I'll be dammed if he didn't look sinful and sexy in those clothes. Joseph came out too. wearing a yellow shirt and dark jeans. There was another man but he was the one  holding  their golf essentials.

"Hey Jay!" Elle called. "Your knight in shining amour has arrived" She snickered and I stuck my tongue out at her. I know she's partially happy that Joseph was here. I saw how she was looking at him the other day at the poolside. This should be fun.

Damien had his hands in his pocket as he walked toward us. He had on a baseball cap and sunglasses too. Once more, I'm reminded of my foolishness.

"Hey big bro" Elle said but Damien didn't answer her. These two need to learn to get along.

He walked up to me and planted a kiss on my lips. "Why don't you have a cap and sunglass? It's a bit hot today"

Of course, the first thing he had to do is scold.

"I didn't think I'd need it"

"Wait here" he walked away to get an extra cap from his groove and came back to me. "Here. Put this on"

I took the cap and slung it over my head. It did create a sudden shade over me.

"Good afternoon Jay" Joseph said to me.

"Hi"

He placed a mat on the ground and then looked at Damien.

"Thanks Joseph" Damien said before Joseph walked off.

"What's the mat for?" I asked immediately.

"You. Silly. I also brought some snacks for you knowing you'll be hungry" he grinned and I smiled. He knows me well. But it's not my fault I eat like a hippo from time to time. It's the little being in me.

"Did you also bring sunscreen?"

"Yes"

We both sat on the mat and watched the rest take shots and holler about who fired the most. I couldn't help but notice the flirting going on between Joseph and Danielle.

"I think Elle likes your friend" I said to Damien and he grimaced.

"Don't say that again. Joseph needs a woman in his life not a guy"

I hit Damien on his chest as I laughed. "How could you say that?"

"Look at her, Jay." I stared at Elle who was hollering and jumping at the top of her voice because she scored. "I'm not even sure she's Joseph's type"

I shook my head with a smile and rested my head on Damien's shoulder. His hands came up to brush my hair.

"I missed you. I was going to tell Joseph to bring you to my office so I could see you but I thought I'd come to you instead" Damien hummed.

"I missed you too" I grinned. He cupped the back of my head and kissed me. Someone who knows we saw each other this morning before he left for work would think we're crazy but we're not. Not seeing Damien for a minute is like a day.

"Hey you too, break it up and come let's have fun" Charles Interrupted and the little gang laughed. This is fun. Having everyone around and we're all laughing like this. Everyday should be like this... without interruptions.

Damien got up and helped me up too. His hands went round my shoulders as we walked to the rest of the group. Elle gave me a wink and I chuckled.

"Take a shot bro" Charles said and handed Damien a club and new balls. He placed the ball down and then took his club close to it. He was firing a close shot and the hole was some feets away. He hit the ball a little and it went rolling until it fell into the hole. We all cheered And I grinned as he came up to me and kissed me.

"Let's play a game" he whispered to me. "For Everytime I score, I get a kiss" he says and my cheeks flamed red. I was thankful no one was paying us anymore attention.

"You're going to score all the time so why bother?"

"That's the point. I'm aiming to get hundreds of kisses before I leave here today to compensate for the times I missed you" Damien wink before grabbing more balls.