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“Oh, yes, I would so very much, but I’m not going to.”
    “Why not?” Taylor was confused. She had thought Brett’s attraction to her was obvious.
    “Taylor, my usual behavior has been to sleep with a pretty woman and then immediately forget her name. I don’t want to do that with you. I like you—a lot.
    I don’t want to treat you like that.” Brett had held Taylor gently as she spoke, her dark eyes locked onto Taylor’s face. “Not that I don’t want to make love with you. I do want you very much.”
    “I’m glad.” Taylor’s face had glowed with pleasure. “When can we see each other again?”
    “Tomorrow—I’d like to see you tomorrow.” Brett had brushed her soft lips slowly across Taylor’s mouth in a gentle kiss.
    “Good, that would be good,” Taylor breathed, as she returned Brett’s kiss.
    God, the woman could kiss!
    “I’ll pick you up at eight. Dress warmly.” Brett brushed another quick kiss across Taylor’s mouth and then turned and left her standing on her landing, surprise and pleasure on her face.

 
    CHAPTER 3
    For the next three weeks Brett plied Taylor with romantic dinners, a surprise cruise on a sailboat, and quiet walks on the beach. She took her mother’s advice to heart and was wooing the woman she planned to be with for the rest of her life. They talked about everything and shared their innermost thoughts and dreams. Taylor got to know the woman behind the athlete known to live her life large. They shared kisses and hugs until both women were ready to explode, but it was Taylor who decided when they would make love.
    She invited Brett home for dinner, preparing everything from scratch. She pounded chicken breasts, chopped vegetables, and stirred sauce until she was ready to scream. Baking the caramel custard almost did her in, as she watched it cook in a water bath. She called Rex at least six times for his advice while fixing the meal. She wanted everything perfect, from the food to the meticulously set table for two. She arranged candles and used her favorite China, her best silver, and linen napkins artistically arranged on the plates. Rex chose the wine, and it sat on her counter breathing as she took one last look around the room before Brett arrived. She dressed carefully in a pair of teal blue silk slacks and a matching sleeveless sweater. Her hair was pinned up on the back of her head, and her feet were bare. She was nervously looking again at the table and jumped when the doorbell rang. Taylor took a big deep breath and went to open her front door.
    Brett stood grinning on her front porch, a large bouquet of iris in her hands. She was wearing a pair of black jeans and a white polo shirt, with leather moccasins on her feet. She looked like the sexy athlete she was, her dark hair loose and unruly around her beautiful face.
    “Hi.” 
    “Hi, come on in.” Taylor stepped back to let her enter, her heart tripping loudly in her chest. This evening was so important.
    Brett stepped up to Taylor and leaned into her, her dark eyes gleaming as she kissed Taylor softly in greeting. “I missed you.” Taylor’s breath left her chest as she felt the impact of Brett’s kiss and her words. “I’m glad you’re here.”
    “These are for you.” Brett handed the colorful spring bouquet to Taylor and glanced around the condominium. “I like your place. It looks like you.” Taylor started to enter the kitchen to put the flowers in water. She turned in surprise. “What do you mean?”
    “Your place is elegant, stylish, and sexy, just like you,” Brett responded, following Taylor into the kitchen.
    “Thanks.” Taylor blushed at the complement.
    “Can I help with anything? The table looks nice.”
    “You can pour us both a glass of wine. Dinner is ready to be served if you’re hungry.”
    During dinner, they laughed and chattered throughout the whole feast, which was delicious. Over after dinner brandies, the women were finally getting comfortable on Taylor’s