Chapter 67: Lance POV

**“I’ve fallen in love with adventures, so I begin to wonder if that’s why I’ve fallen for you.”- E.Grin.**

Karma is a wonderful person. She is humble and loving, she just brightens up a room. I knew the kind of beach we were going to. That is why I suggest we go to it. I did a good job faking how shocked I am. Karma did not suggest we leave. She said she would stay with our stuff. The water felt just as I thought. It is cold at the edge, but once in, it is quite warm.

I swam a little and walked back to Karma. When I got to our spot, I noticed two guys talking to her. She told them nicely she was there with someone. But one of them could not take the hint. He kept giving her compliments and asking for her number. Dude dick is hanging out, Karma looks uncomfortable. I know how to handle this.

“Hey baby sorry I took so long”, I said as I walked closer to her and kissed her. Right in front of these assholes.
“How is the water?”, she asked.

We started to have a conversation like the dude wasn’t even standing there. The smart one dragged his friend away. Karma watched them leave and giggled. Like who raised that asshole? When a woman isn't interested, that means keep it moving.


“Are you okay?”, I asked.
“Thanks for that”, she said.
“How long were they bothering you?”, I asked.
“It seemed as soon as you hit the water, they approached me. I told them I am here with someone. One of the guys took the hint while the other did not", she said.
“The water feels great. You should come in with me", I said. There is no way in hell I am leaving her here by herself again.
“I do not want to take off my clothes. I am not the model type you know", she said, looking down.
“I like your body”, I said with a smile.
“Really now?”, she asked.
“Ka...Karma, you are beautiful. Your body is beautiful", I said to her. I almost called her Kay. Maybe because they have the same body type. And do like their bodies.
“Lance, I do not want anyone staring at me", she said.
“If anyone is staring at you it is because you are beautiful. Your body is sexy”, I said.

With a smile, Karma stood up and took off her dress. Underneath, Karma is wearing black high-waist panties and a black bra. Damn, she is sexy as fuck. Her underwear looks like a swimsuit. She takes a hair tie out of her bag and puts her hair in a messy bun.

“Lance, you had better not have lied to me. That water better not be cold”, she said, and I laughed.


I picked up Karma and carried her to the water. She held on to me tight. I got waist-deep into the water then slowly let her go on her feet. Karma looks down into the water.


“I can see my feet. This water is very clear, and you were right. The water is warm”, she said with a smile.
“I told you. You know, Karma, I will never lie to you”, I said, holding her again.
“Thanks for letting me know”, she said with a smile.


Karma and I swam for a little while. I must say she is a good swimmer. At some point in her past, she might have been a trained swimmer. I laughed at her when she did everything. She could not get her hair wet. Only to end up being taken out by a wave. The wave came out of nowhere. But I am glad it got her. Because it caused her to run into my arms.


“Thats it, I am going back to the throw”, she said, moving her hair from her face.


I walked her to the throw, grabbed my wallet then excused myself. I saw a beach store the first time I was coming back to her. We needed towels so I brought three; one for me and two for her. I got some ice as well, just in case our wine got hot. As well as some water. Karma had a huge smile on her face when she saw me with the towels.

“You are a life saver”, she said, smiling from ear to ear.

I watched as she undid her hair and dried it first before her body. I poured ice and water into the cups and then handed her one. Then I dried myself off.

“This place is nice. I would love to have a summer home here”, she said, smiling.
“Then you should”, I said with a smile.
“Maybe not in this lifetime. I have other goals first”, she said, taking a bite of a croissant.
“Really care to share?”, I asked.

Karma explained to me that she was working on a project that took her years to expedite. She has a huge interest in real estate, which I do not blame here. That is where the money is at. I keep myself away from it because it is time-consuming. You know people don't want to pay rent or pay rent on time.


There are too many laws that protect slum tents. I told her if she ever needed an investor, to not be afraid to ask. She politely declined, which kind of bothered me. She only makes forty thousand a year with the temp agency, which is not even enough money to hire an architect and still live.


“So how far are you staring?”, I asked.
“I have hired an architect already. My real estate agent found me a promising place. I just have to find a company to build my dream once I close on a property”, she said.
“Wow, I am impressed. So, you haven't found a company to build your dream yet”, I said.
“No, that is the last step actually. I am not in a rush for that because the architect is not done yet. I owed him money and could not pay him until today because of Mike's stupid ass”, she said, sipping some water.
“You are going to build in New Jersey?”, I asked.
“Yes, I am. It is my home town after all”, she said with a smile.
“If you get stuck on finding a construction company, don’t be afraid to ask me for help”, I said.
“I will keep in mind”, she said, handing me the bottle of wine so I could open it.

Karma and I had fun drinking, eating, and swimming. Yes, I know it is a bad combination. My day was going well until I got a text from Jake. I thought we were just checking in until I saw his text.

Jake: Lance, where are you?
Me: At the beach with Karma. Why, what's up?
Jake: Lance, you need to come back to the hotel your father is here.
Me: Tell him I am busy.
Jake: I would but he said he got a call from Susan's father and needs to talk to you as soon as possible. He looks aggravated.
Me: Fine, tell him I will be there as soon as possible.

“Something wrong?”, Karma asked.
“No, it's just my father is waiting for me at the hotel", I said, annoyed.


Karma and I pack up to go. I hate to end our afternoon short because of him. But I do wonder what he wants through. It is not like him to just pop up without calling me.