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the small of my back as we head towards the
exit.   Just my rotten luck, on our way out of the building, I run right smack into
Jason and Adam on their way in.  “Hi Tiressa.”  “Hi Tiressa.”  They both greet
at the exact same time, with twin sexy smiles.  However, Adam’s smile drops
almost immediately as his gaze switch to Allen close at my side.
         “Hi Jason, Adam.”  I try, but I can’t get my
face to relax and my smile feels just as fake and fixed as it is.  I’m having a
hard time holding Adam’s eyes…I wonder if he’s told Jason about how he caught Antonio
and me together.  Now, I’m going to be worried that he’ll think I’m some kind
of office slut; first his brother, now Allen.  “Do you know Allen Langston?”  I
ask, gesturing to a silent Allen by my side. 
         “Sure. How’s it going?”  Jason says speaking
to Allen; but Adam only nods his head in that manly way before turning his
attention back to me.  “Tiressa, we’d like to personally invite you to attend
our party …bring a friend.  Hell, bring as many friends as you like, especially
if they’re female and especially if they’re hot!”  Adam is not being
very subtle…something else he has in common with his older brothers.  I can
feel Allen tensing up at the intended slight.  “I’m not so sure that’s a good
idea.  You know how your mom feels about—”  Jason cuts me off.  “We’re not
taking no for an answer.  We’ll handle Mother.”  He smiles with confidence,
reminding me of Antonio when he’s determined to get something he wants.  “Okay,
thanks for the invite.  I’d love to come celebrate with you guys…besides, I
haven’t been to a club in a hot minute and I can use a little fun in my life.”
         We banter for a few more minutes before Adam
asks, “So where are you two heading, I thought you were supposed to be with
my brother this afternoon?”  Once again, he’s not even trying to be subtle
in his meaning.   I feel defensive and guilty, like I’ve been caught cheating
on Antonio.   I don’t really want to say, but knowing that he can be as
tenacious as a dog with a bone, I quickly tell him.  “My friend Allen
here is taking me out to lunch. I’m craving a hotdog from the vendor at the
park.  I’ll be back soon.”  I toss the last part over my shoulder as Allen and
I start walking towards the park.  I didn’t miss the suspicious look in Adam’s
expression.
         As soon as we enter the west side of the park,
Allen insists that I have a seat at the picnic table while he gets our hotdogs
and drinks.  “I don’t really want anything to eat, Allen.”
         “Okay, then would you like something to drink?”
         “Sure, I’ll have a small orange Fanta.”
         “One Fanta orange coming right up.”  He shoots
me a dazzling smile.   Oh, if only Antonio hadn’t entered my life and won my
heart.  
         When Allen sits down across from me with our
drinks, he doesn’t waste time.  “I want to show you my divorce papers.”
         “Allen, that’s not necessary.”  But he
disregards my protest and takes papers out of a folded manila envelope and
places them in front of me.  “See.  Look closely at the seal and you’ll see
that the paperwork is authentic.  I’ve been divorced for almost three weeks. 
I’m not married Tiressa.  I know I was wrong for not being straight with you
right from the start and I’m sorry about that.  I’m asking for a chance to
correct my mistake…please, Tiressa, give me another chance.”   Gazing into
Allen’s beautiful topaz eyes, I wish he had never lied to me.  But, I can’t
change any of that…and now, I’m with another man. “Allen, I believe you. But—”
         “Then we can start over.”  Allen says
hopefully.
         “Allen, we can’t…I need to tell you—”
         “Yes we can, Tiressa…all you have to do is
forgive me… forgive me