Chapter 170 - Brace Yourself

'Brace yourself' he thought creasing his brows and looked at the door.

"Lucas can you get in" came her voice from inside and he rushed in to see why Elena called him.

As soon he entered in Lucas stumbled on the floor watching his wife in front of him.

"Lucas can you help me to tie this" Elena was facing her back to him trying to tie the lace of her black monokini. The only thing that covered her back was the lace.

Lucas gulped when he saw what Elena was wearing and like a lightening speed reality stuck him.

"Sunshine you can't wear this" he walked and tied the lace before turning her to face him.

Lucas eyes popped out watching how perfect it fitted her body. She looked like a runway model.

Elena frowned when she heard him and she jerk his hand away that held her. She turn and brushed her hair tying a bun. Putting some gloss she looked Lucas from the mirror who was drooling watching her moves.

She felt proud about her selection and now her husband's reaction was making her more happy.

Lucas didn't knew whether he should laugh or cry. He wanted to see her in bikini once but now knowing that there will be more eyes which would gawk at her made his insecure heart race. He walked and pulled out his jacket putting it on her.

"It looks better now" he said and moved back.

Removing the jacket she threw it on the bed and turn to face her husband. He was the one who had once brought this topic of how he wanted to see her wear bikini and now that she had worn one he was covering her.

"Lucas didn't you wanted me to wear one then why are you covering me" she kept her hands on her hips and questioned. This insecure husband of hers changed his words so easily.

"Sunshine.." he walked and wrapped his arms around her waist and said," I know I was the one who wished it but I just want to be the one to see you and no one else" he stated what he was feeling. There will be many people out who would also see her.

"Lucas bikini is meant to wear and we can't close everyone's eyes just because you don't want them to see me" 

Elena knew he would come up with this because it was not the first time he said it. She was not going to back off because he was insecure. Lucas can't control anyone around and he had to cop up with his insecurity by himself.

"But sunshine it's so shiny out what if you get tan" here comes again a lame reason.

Elena rolled her eyes and removed his hand from her waist. Taking the hat with her she walked out from the room leaving him behind.

"You are wasting my time. You just stay here and clear your insecurities and when you're done better come and join us" saying this she walked out knowing that he would soon follow her.

And guess what she was right. Smacking his head he followed his wife just to be close to her and avoid unwanted eyes from stop looking at her.

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While the couples where busy enjoying their trip ,the elder people were not less. Blake had turn the whole Carter house lawn into a golf court. Wearing the professional golf clothes both men stood next to each other.

"You should know that I'm professional in this game" Blake tightened his gloves and hold the golf stick positioning himself. 

Henry scoff looking how the man was praising himself. Shaking his head he just kept looking his act and waited for him to strike. He had been saying this for ten minutes but he still haven't strike once.

"I think it's time for you to show your talent" Henry was tired because he was just standing and positioning himself rather then striking.

Blake pulled back and gave him a glare," Focus is needed for this game. Huh! how will you know when you haven't played it" 

Henry pushed him back and positioned to strike the ball. He lifted the stick and strike the ball making it move straight into the hole.

Blake hung open his mouth and looked at Henry who was patting himself on his win. He then looked at his friend who watch him then the ball which went into the hole.

"Did you forget I use to win against you oldy. And stop praising yourself, did you not remember I was the one who thought you how to play but still you couldn't strike the ball into the hole" patting Blakes shoulder Henry went and sat on the chair and hint him to try again.

Blake threw the stick and went to sit on the other chair joining Henry.

"Listen I was just preparing to strike okay" Blake was not going to let him win all the time.

Yes it was true that it was Henry who had taught him how to play golf and until now he had not learn it. He just didn't wanted Henry to make fun of him by bringing this topic and now he wanted to punch himself for asking him to play golf with him.

"Maybe it will take another decade for your to finally learn it" 

Both were busy talking and pulling each other legs when Julian walked with a tray of juice and joined them.

"Who won?" she asked passing each glass to one of them.

Henry grinned while Blake just rolled his eyes making her understand who was the winner.

"You should treat your husband with more food honey. After all I won" he winked at Blake making him roll his eyes on him.

"Ya.. stuff him" 

Both Julian and Henry laughed watching Blake child act and carried with their juice.

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The beach was not that crowded which made Lucas a little relief. He tried to keep Elena next to him giving a warning look to those who were staring her.

Soon the trio couple reach the spot where the staff waited for them to arrive. Everything was prepared according to their orders. Taking each life jacket, they put them on and walked toward the motor. Hopping on each Daniel and Maira went first followed by Ethan and Samantha.

"You need to hold me tight sunshine" Lucas wrapped her arms around his torso and started the engine.

Elena was loving every moment of her vacation. She had never done it before but now she got the chance to try something new.

"Do you like it" Lucas asked as he increase the speed and the grip on his waist tighten.

"I'm loving it Lucas. I feel more lively..." she screamed making him laugh. Lucas felt happiness when she was happy and that what mattered the most. Her smile, her happiness..

After they were done with the ski, they went to rest on the bench soaking  their body under the sun.

"What do want to do next" Lucas slept on his stomach lifting his upper body balancing with his elbows and watched Elena who had her eyes closed.

"I would like to go clubbing" a smile formed on her lips while her husband shook his head.

Elena had this fantasy about clubs and now that once she had experience her time there she wanted to go again. Earlier it was Maira with her but now she would have Lucas.

"No! that won't be possible. You know you can't handle a single shot sunshine" he said and got up to sit.

"Why???? Didn't you say I can relax as much as I want. And who told you I would go for a drink in the club can't we just dance" Elena knew he would not agree but she just wanted to enjoy her time here and nothing more.

Her words made sense and yes he wanted her to feel free to do anything she want. And he would make sure to keep her away from alcohol.

"Fine... but be close to me okay" 

"Okay hubby.." she pecked his cheeks and stood up running to the water joining her friends who were playing.

"Wait for me" Lucas too followed and join them enjoying in the water and splashing it on them.

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Lingaa's apartment 

Cynthia was on time as usual. She kept her sack on the chair and walked inside the kitchen. She opened the fridge door but it only had some beer cans and fruits.

"You are on time" came a voice from behind starling her how close Lingaa was to her.

She turned and gave him a glare making him shrug his shoulder" Can't you come like a normal person. Is it necessary to startle me every time "

"Hehe.. I like when you flinch" he rubbed his hair with the towel and moved back.

"What's the menu for today" he asked resting against the kitchen table.

"You don't have enough ingredients. I think I need to buy them first" shutting the fridge door she was about to walk when he stopped her," Let me come with you" like a rocket he walked inside his room and got ready.

Impressed with his quick ready, Cynthia gave him a thumbs up and they left the apartment.. She had come to accept that she would not be able to reject Lan because he was not going to listen anyway.