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doll. You are the picture of perfection. I swear you are more beautiful every time I see you.” My friend, Jeremy, was the first one off the bus and greeted me with his usual flair. His brown hair was stylish with blond highlights and his green eyes twinkled with laughter. He was voted most likely to succeed in high school and he did just that. Jeremy was beautiful, simply put, and always fun. Right at 6’ tall, he always attracted attention wherever he went.
    Jeremy always seemed to overcompensate for his intelligence. As much as he wanted to be popular in high school, most kids seemed to shy away from him since he operated on a different intellectual level. He sort of reminded me of the guy in the movie A Beautiful Mind . Sometimes he’d be in the middle of a conversation or doing whatever, and off he would go to figure out something else right then. He works in theory and is very analytical.
    The others were slowly unloading and I was greeted with affection, kisses and birthday wishes. Someone reminded me that I have one more year that my age will be on the calendar, then I will be a full-fledged adult. The light banter and contagious party sprit was in full swing when I received a call from Robert that he rented a car and driver and would be here in five minutes.
    The party was underway as the guests moved in to the cool air of the tent. There were two bars set up to serve drinks and the three-tier birthday cake was beautiful. I went back outside just in time to see Robert getting out of the car. I ran up to him and gave him a light kiss on the lips. Not one for public displays of affection, he held me at arm’s length and complimented me on my outfit but noted that I may need a light sweater. I smiled, as it was mid-May in Texas, but he was protective of me and I appreciated his concern.
    We entered the tent and I took Robert around to meet some more of my friends while the band started up with light dance music. I was delighted that everyone seemed to be having fun and the screen with scrolling photos of me and my friends was turning out to be a big hit. As the night wore on, the music and fun intensified. My head was spinning from the effects of a few shots of tequila. Jenna made sure I was eating since she reminded me of the extra workout I endured over the past month so I might as well indulge in the decadence of great food.
    “Dance with me.” My breath caught in my throat. I would know that voice anywhere. I have played this scene out in my mind countless times over the past 10 years. I often wondered if I would ever see him again. I was standing at the side of the dance floor catching my breath after dancing to a fast song by Beyoncé, while Robert fetched us a drink.
    My body stood rigid. Unable to respond, I shook my head no, slowly. I could hardly breathe. He was back. Now what? Sensing my discomfort and inability to answer, he made the first move. His strong arms came around my body. Large, capable hands settled on my waist. Those hands, I remembered them so well, as they’d once glided over my body sending me into a frenzy for more of his glorious touch.
    He propelled me to the left side of the dance floor and gently turned me around so that I was facing him. The band was playing Chris de Burgh’s “Lady in Red.” I was not aware of my hands resting on his biceps until I felt them flex in my palms through the expensive material of his suit. My eyes focused on the paisley design of his purple silk tie then tracked up to the broad expanse of his shoulders.
    Try as I may, I could not avoid looking into his eyes. Gorgeous blue eyes were staring back at me. They reminded me of the deep ocean on a stormy day. Turning darker still with dilated pupils during his passionate lovemaking. He was sexy as hell! Luscious lips curled at one corner of that sinful mouth in what looked like the beginnings of a smile. His tall lean frame moved me gracefully across the temporary wooden dance floor. I felt like I was