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for a little while, so you're going to have a babysitter tonight.  Be on your best behavior, and if you're really good, we'll go to the arcade tomorrow, sound good?"  Jenna asked.
    Both kids got excited and jumped up and down.  They were chanting "Ar-cade!  Ar-cade!"
    "I'm guessing this is an agreeable situation then!  Ok, I have to go get ready, the babysitter will be here in less than an hour."  She told them.  "In bed by 9:30, Emma, you can spend the night if you want, or your dad can come get you and bring you home when we get home."
    Jenna turned and ran to her own room.  She scoured her closet looking for an appropriate outfit to wear, not quite sure what would be best for the night.  She settled on a pair of tight black hip-hugger dress pants and a wine colored satin tank top with spaghetti straps.
    After choosing her outfit, she took a quick shower, then started on her hair.  Instead of wearing it in her normal waves, Jenna took out a straightening iron and worked all the waves out.  As soon as her hair was straight and sleek, Jenna worked on her makeup, putting on a little more than her normal eyeliner and mascara.  She applied some dark eye shadow and a soft colored lipstick.
    Just as she was finishing, the doorbell rang.  She heard Colby and Jenna running to answer it, which gave her just enough time to put on her perfume, Glamorous by Ralph Lauren, and her shoes, black strappy dress sandals.  She gave one last look in the full-length mirror and headed out of her bedroom.
    When she got downstairs, she saw that they babysitter was the one who had arrived.  She gave the girl all the instructions and wrote down her cell phone number and Nicholas' cell number and put them near the phone.  Jenna ordered a pizza for them and gave the babysitter the money to pay the delivery guy when he got there.
    When there was a knock at the back door, Jenna went over to answer it.  Nicholas stood there in shock when the door opened.  "Hi, I'm looking for my friend Jenna?  We're going out tonight, have you seen her?"  He asked when he finally was able to speak.
    "Ha-ha!  You're funny."  She said and pulled him in.  Jenna had to admit, he looked so hot tonight, wearing a royal blue button down shirt and nice black pants.  He even smelled great…almost made Jenna want to jump him!
    "Wow, you definitely don't look like you're the mother of an eight year old little boy.  You look really hot tonight!"  Nicholas said, still shocked at her appearance.  "I never would have guessed that body was hidden under all those clothes you usually wear!"
    Jenna blushed and gave a small laugh.  "Thanks, I think.  You look pretty hot yourself!"
    "Well, let's go.  Did you leave my number for the babysitter?"  Nick asked.  Jenna nodded.  They went over and said goodbye to their kids and headed next door to Nicholas' Xterra.  Nick opened her door for her, like a perfect gentleman, and helped her into the seat.
    "I can see where Emma gets her manners from."  Jenna smiled.
    Nick walked to the driver's side and got in the SUV.  "Thanks.  So, we're going to meet everyone at this Italian restaurant, is that ok with you?"
    "Mmm, sounds great!  Good thing I'm not kissing anyone tonight…I can eat all the garlic I want!"  Jenna said.
    "Yeah, but don't forget, I have to share a ride with you.  You're going to kill me with that smell, aren't you?"  He teased.
    'You're killing me with the smell of your cologne, but not in the way you're talking about.  God, it's such a turn on.  Now I know why guys call cologne "panty droppers".'  Jenna thought.  "Ok, I guess I'll go easy on the garlic for you.  So, how many people are going to be there?"
    "Well, probably between 5 and 10 of my friends.  Only two of them have girlfriends, and the rest are always on the prowl, so let me know if any of them bother you."  Nicholas told her.
    "Ah, how sweet, you'll be my protector… my body guard.  I feel so honored."  Jenna teased.
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