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We’re your friends.  It’s what we’re here for.  Besides, you know I won’t leave you alone until I figure out what is going on with you.”
     
                  I think about it for a minute.  Did I really want to tell these guys what was on my mind?  Opting not to tell them right now, I decided to just blame it on work.
     
                  “It’s just work stuff Dixon.  There’s so much riding on these two business trips and then the breast cancer benefit.  I just want to make sure I don’t screw up these deals.  That’s all man.”
     
                  I could tell Dixon wasn’t buying that but I didn’t really want to talk about everything with all the guys.  Sure, they’re my friends but I usually only confess everything to Dixon and sometimes Reed.  I also knew I would be having a talk later tonight or tomorrow with Dixon.  More girls pass by trying to get my attention and seem pissed off when I ignore them. 
     
                  “Cross, why are you ignoring all the ladies tonight?  You do realize you are Atlanta’s most eligible bachelor four years running, right?  Take that title and go with it.  You could have any woman in this room.  This is the first time I have really seen you turn your head from women.  Usually, you find your flavor of the night and we hear about it a few days later.  What’s up man?”
     
                  Mason’s right.  They’re all right.  I have never hidden the fact that I enjoy the ladies but won’t commit.  Hell, it’s what I’m known for in Atlanta other than my business.  I’m about to be thirty-two years old.  I need to settle down but I don’t just want any woman in my life.  I want the right woman in my life.
                 
    “Okay guys, I’m out of here. “
     
                  “Oh come on Cross, don’t leave just because we’re riding your ass about the ladies tonight.   You know we’re just messing with you.”
     
                  “I know Jake, I know.  I’m just not in the mood tonight.  Plus, I have a long day at work tomorrow getting ready for my trip.  Later guys.”
     
                  I head out to the waiting SUV and to Thomas.  He takes me home to my condo.  I can’t help but think though is it really a home or just the place I sleep at night?  With millions of thoughts running through my head, I strip down and try to go to sleep.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    Chapter Four
     
    ASHLEIGH
     
                  “Ashleigh, Dr. Hansen is ready for you now.  Come on back with me.”
     
                  Believe me, I love Dr. Hansen.  He is the best ENT in the city of Atlanta but this is the last place I want to be right now.  I only have to see him when something is wrong and if something is wrong right now then my career could be in jeopardy.  Thankfully, Merritt showed up at my house this morning with coffee from the Sweet Peach Café and a ride to the doctor.  There are many things I love about my best friend and being there for me without having to ask her is just one of them.  She knows I am nervous about this visit.  My voice is my career and if my throat is messed up, again, this could be very bad for me.
     
                  The nurse takes us back to a room and takes all my vitals and asks me a few questions.  She lets me know Dr. Hansen will be in shortly.  I’m nervous. I won’t lie.  I haven’t let on just how bad my throat has been bothering me.  I’ve even kept it from Allie which is unusual because I tell my assistant everything involving my career.
     
                  Dr. Hansen walks in the room.  “Ashleigh, it’s great to see you again.  Too bad it is under these circumstances.  So, I only know your throat is bothering