Chapter One.
Brothers' stroke breaks up family.
Ernesto Fuentes got off the plane at San Diego, and after getting his one piece of luggage for his short stay to see his ailing brother. After collection his one piece luggage, he got in the rental car and drove straight to his brother's house. His sister in law, his brother's wife Julia, answered the door and let him in. There was family everywhere in the small three-bedroom frame house. After a few words and some introductions, Ernesto went in to see his brother, Phillipe.
It had been years since he had seen his brother, and now, seeing him as he lay in his bed, he looked so much older, tired and hopeless. Julia came in with some coffee and sweetbread for Ernesto, and then he and his brother talked. They talked about old times, happier times, and sad times. Julia came in and said, 'Sorry to break in on you two, but Phillipe needs his rest. You two can talk tomorrow.'
Tomorrow never came, the next morning, Julia's loud cry filled the house. Ernesto came quickly to his brother's room, but sadly, his brother was now gone. The funeral had brought the small family together, and then, everyone was home again. They all seemed lost and confused as to what would happen next. Phillipe was not only the bread winner, but was 'El Don' of the Familia. Everyone came to him with their problems and his help.
It was now a month later, and Ernesto was looking forward to returning to his home in Houston. He had done all he could for his brothers' family. He had taken care of his brothers' will, made sure Julia was well provided for, and helped his two eldest niece and nephew get settled in their new jobs. And now he was getting ready to leave. Julia came to him, she expressed her and her family's gratitude, and it seemed like she was having trouble trying to say something else.
Ernesto led her to the kitchen, poured some coffee for both, sat down and looked Julia straight in the eyes and asked; 'What's bothering you Julia, is there something else you want to say before I leave tomorrow morning?'
She looked back at him, and burst out crying, 'Ernesto, you have done so much for all of us, how can we ever repay you?'
'Being my brothers' wife, and giving him a good family is good enough for me. I don't need anything else.'
'You know Ernesto, all you have done for us has been good. My two oldest have you to thank for their jobs, you have set my affairs in order, and now I will have a pension to live off. All these things would not have been possible without you.'
'But I have one more thing to ask of you, then you are free to live your life.'
Ernesto could not imagine what else he could possibly do. All the things he had done, had been for his brother and his family. Being an attorney, the paperwork and the legalities involved had been easy, but now, what else could she possibly want?
During the years, his wife had passed away, Ernesto had become completely involved with his work, so much so, that before he knew it, almost 12 years had passed. Since that time, he had become accustomed to living alone, his kids had grown up, went to college, married and moved away. Sure, they visited him often, as did he, but he never thought once about moving in with them.
Julia resumed talking, and as she did, Ernesto could not believe what he was hearing, Julia's words sent him into a panic.
'I can't just start being a parent again overnight! My God Julia, do you know how old my kids are? They are almost as old as you!'
'No, this will simply not work, and it would be far better, if we both forget we even had this conversation!'
Ernesto could not think of anything else to say, so he just sat down and put his head in his hands.
Julia looked at him, with sadness in her eyes, she gently took his face in her hands. It was a long pause, before she spoke again.
'Ernesto, I am dying too. My doctor told me a year ago, that the cancer they found was malignant, and before I could tell your brother, he had his heart condition. My two oldest are strong, they will survive and do good. But my youngest, Julie, I'm not so sure about her. Her father always spoiled her, and we never really took the time to teach her responsibilities. After I'm gone, you will be the only one left who can help her.'
'You are her uncle, you are all she talks about to her friends, how you are a big-time lawyer in Houston, you fly in expensive jets, and you just snap your fingers and you get a new car. We know that's just young girl talk, but Ernesto, she admires and respects you. You can help her grow up, send her to college, I don't know about these things, but I beg of you, please do this one last thing for us.'
That night, he agreed to take his niece back to Houston with him. That night he slept very little, mostly tossing and turning. Wondering how could his brother have done this to him. He had over stayed his visit for a full month, now he had a young life to take care of.
The next morning, Ernesto had to endure the crying, the sad farewells, the promises to keep in touch, all the things you promise to do but will never do. Then, he and his niece were gone.
Chapter Two.
The Homecoming.
They arrived at Houston International. Julie's eyes were wide as they took in everything, she had never seen anything like this before, in fact, she had never been anywhere outside her small suburban environment.
He looked at her, and realized that, even though she had been around him for over a month, he had never really gotten a good look at her. But here she was now. A young woman of 18 years, her short skirt revealed her shapely legs, the strong ankles, and her generous hips. The tight shirt she had was struggling to contain her ample breasts, the buttons threatening to pop off at any time. Ernesto watched her on the drive home as she moved around the seat next to him. She would turn in different directions to look at things, as she did her tight skirt would ride high on her legs. At one point, she had lowered the window and had leaned far out. As she spread her arms, smiling in the wind, the skirt lost the fight and creeped up past her ass cheeks. Ernesto got a good look at her round, generous ass, almost spilling out of her pink panties. He felt a familiar tug between his legs.