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hear.
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CHAPTER 5
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    “Gabriella!”
    “Huh?” I was startled by Natalia’s loud voice.
    “What the hell, girl! Where did you drift off to?”
    I playfully nudged her shoulder.  “Sinto muito, Boo Boo! I was just thinking…”
    She crossed her arms and gave me a stern look.
    “Don’t you Boo Boo, me. Just thinking what ? You trying to chicken out? You want Max to turn around and take you back to the house?”
    “No! If you uncross your arms, take the tone out your voice, and let me finish…I was thinking…” I stalled.
    “Come on! Thinking what?”
    “See, now you know what it feels like, huh?” I teased. “Remember dragging me out of the house yesterday and taking forever to get out what you had to say? Huh?”
    “ Argghh ! That’s the past, girl! Get it out!”
    “ No , it was just yesterday. My how the rules change for some people!”
    “Gabriella, if you don’t spill it, I’m going to strangle you!”
    “ Okay ! Threats are so unnecessary…I never threat---”
    She shot me a, “ I’m not playing Gabriella,” look and I couldn’t help but laugh.
    “I was thinking…of taking a hostess gig while I’m at Beautiful Paradise… if Ms. Valentina would allow it at this late date. I think I might have what it takes to properly entertain and please a man. No-strings attached is all the better.”
    “Are you serious, Gabriella?!”
    “I am… very serious.”
    “Okay! Let me two-way her and give her a heads-up. Then as soon as we get there, I’ll see if she has time to meet with you and the two of you can pound out some details. If not, at the very least you’ll get to talk to her and get to know her. She is good people.”
     
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    When we drove through the gates of Paraiso Belo, its beauty was breathtaking. I’d been to some nice places, but it was by far one of the most beautiful.
    Upon arrival, I saw a split-level building made of smoked glass. There were trees everywhere and pulling curbside allowed an immediate view of the marble-floored lobby that looked to be bustling with early morning energy. It was like entering a whole new world.
    I hadn’t made it inside yet, but from the exterior alone I could see why Natalia loved it so much, and why she felt seeing it in person was the only way to fully appreciate it.
    Once inside, the full view came to life. Directly through the lobby was a palm tree-lined atrium complimented by four small ponds. It was a sight to see. A hidden and very exclusive world where everyone appeared free as the wind and that clearly offered a taste of glamour. 
    I accompanied Natalia as she retrieved paperwork from the concierge’s office, where she knew everyone by name . They were familiar with who she was as well.
    Whatever worry I had in the beginning was dismissed when I witnessed not only how at ease she was, but how much she was admired and cared for. 
    I was quickly falling in love.
    Finally, arriving at Natalia’s suite and having seen the design of some of the other sections of Paraiso Belo, I expected exactly what awaited me.
    Her suite turned out to be 500 square feet of comfort with a nice perk – an inviting wet bar on the other side of the front room.
    I proceeded on my tour of the suite and walked past to the bedroom and was immediately greeted by a California king with deep purple bedding.
    “I’ve never seen purple this pretty!” I yelled out.
    It made me want to get a nap in right then and there.
    It didn’t stop there. There was much more. A balcony draped with purple sheer curtains that matched the bedding perfectly, the bathroom had clear glass shower doors, furnished with a marble bench and a sunken tub attached to the exterior.
    There were flat screen TV’s in both the front room and the bedroom. While it was a thoughtful part of the décor, somehow I didn’t think there would be much need for television.
    Sharing the entertainment center with the TV was a stereo system. Now that, I