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ticket, I saw an opportunity to confront him. A man that gorgeous doesn’t come around too often. Since I’ve been single for quite some time, I gave him my phone number. He said he’d call and I hope he does.”
    That was not what Jaylin said. My insides were boiling because he’d lied. “I . . . I checked him out too, but I noticed a ring on his finger. That said he was taken, so I backed off.”
    â€œHonestly, I didn’t get a chance to look at his fingers. I was so wrapped up into his eyes. It was like . . . like I was in a trance or something. If he’s married, though, all I can say is, I hope not happily,” she laughed.
    I swallowed. “I’m sorry, we’ve been chatting and I didn’t get your name. My name is Nokea.”
    â€œMine is Mariah. Everyone calls me Mia for short.”
    â€œMia, I work for a major marketing firm in Florida,” I lied. “What do you do?”
    â€œI’m a school counselor. I’m also a part-time waitress at a restaurant. With this economy, everyone needs two jobs in order to make ends meet.”
    At that moment, I was speechless. Why did Jaylin lie to me? I thought. All he had to do was be honest. I guess that was asking for too much. I couldn’t wait to get settled in at Pat’s house so I could call him.
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    Pat was so happy to see me. She knew that I was coming, but had no idea that her mother and I had planned a surprise baby shower. I told her I was in town to visit my parents and that’s all she knew. For hours, we sat around and talked about her marriage, her baby, and how much we’d missed each other. The time had flown by. Since I wasn’t making my way to my parents’ house until tomorrow, I told Pat I was going to take a shower and call it a night.
    â€œAre you sure?” she said, waddling around the kitchen with her big belly.
    â€œYes, I’m tired. Last night, I didn’t get much sleep and I hoped to rest on the plane. That didn’t happen either so I’m turning in early.”
    Pat walked me to the guestroom and offered to bring me some extra pillows.
    â€œNo, two is enough. I already know where your towels are and your relaxing Jacuzzi tub is calling me. I’ll see you in the morning, okay?”
    Pat gave me a hug and left me in peace. I closed the door and looked at the phone on the nightstand. I hadn’t called Jaylin, like I told him I would, so I sat on the bed and dialed out on the cordless phone. On the first ring, Nanny B answered.
    â€œHello,” I said.
    â€œHi, Nokea. Have you already made it to St. Louis?”
    â€œYes and I had a smooth flight too. Is Jaylin around?”
    â€œHe’s out back with the kids. Hold on, I’ll get him for you.”
    â€œNanny B,” I said. “Would you do me a huge favor?”
    â€œSure.”
    â€œEarlier, Jaylin had on some dark gray pants. Most likely, they’re hanging in his closet. At the airport, we met a travel agent and I wanted to call her about some rates for a future trip. Would you get the card out of his pocket for me?”
    â€œNo problem,” Nanny B said. We talked about the kids, until she stated that she was in the closet and didn’t see a card in Jaylin’s pockets.
    â€œAre you looking into the pockets of his dark gray pants? I know he has several pair of gray pants. I think there is only one pair with cuffs at the bottom.”
    â€œI’m still looking, but I don’t see . . . wait a minute, here it is.”
    â€œIs it the card?”
    â€œYes, but the card is not from a travel agent. A counselor’s name—”
    â€œIs her name Mia . . . I mean, Mariah?”
    â€œYes. It’s Mariah Davis.”
    â€œThank you, Nanny B. That’s the card I’m looking for. Would you put it in my drawer for me and please ask Jaylin to come to the phone.”
    â€œOkay, sweetie, hold on. Have a good time and I’ll