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out of the car. Chris pulled up to the front door of the main building
and much as I wanted to dash around back and see the full view, I figured I
better go inside first.
    But my driver had other ideas.
    "Perfect! The sun is setting. Looks like
a good one tonight. Hey Juan," she yelled at the man who stepped out to
greet us. "Bring me and Amber margaritas, would you, out back to Tiki Largo?
One of those kick-ass ones. Come on. We'll get your stuff later."
    I grabbed my purse from the car and hurried
to follow her. The ground was a mixture of sand and rocks and I picked my way carefully
along the driveway. Chris walked fast, swinging her sturdy arms, and I hurried
to keep up. My jaw dropped open when we turned the corner of the building and I
stopped. The sky was lit up with pinks, yellow, blues…so many colors I couldn't
believe it. Clouds formed all kinds of shapes, lending an abstract effect to
the show. Chris gestured for me to join her where she stood at a railing
overlooking the water.
    "Over here. Nice view, huh?"
    "I'll say." I joined her, then
took a quick look around, not wanting to tear my gaze from the spectacular
show.
    The Tiki Largo bar was situated on a large
patio. Several tables filled with guests occupied the wooden deck, part of it
under cover and part open. Further out on the deck where we stood, more tables
and chairs were positioned. A railing circled the entire area, and this is
where we perched.
    "Is the sky like this every
night?"
    "No, not always. Sometimes it rains
or is cloudy. But we get a bunch of these awesome sunsets to enjoy. Hey Juan,
over here. This is Amber. She's working with Nathan for a week. Amber, this is Juan
Rivera, one of our best front desk clerks."
    " The best front desk clerk.
But now off duty, so I'll share a drink with you." He put down the tray he
held and handed us our glasses, then leaned on the railing.
    "Amber is from Illinois and they
never get to see the sunset there."
    "Uh, yeah, we do, but it doesn't look
like this."
    "Enjoy our free show. It's what keeps
me here." Juan took a sip of his drink and smacked his lips. "That,
and the margaritas. So, so good."
    "You stay on Key Largo for the sunsets
and drinks?"
    "No, but the tourists do and that's
why I have a job. To tourists, sunsets and margaritas."
    We all laughed, then clinked our glasses
in a toast. Wow. I took another drink. This was a killer margarita. I'd never
tasted anything better.
    "Our bartender makes a good drink,
no?" Juan smiled.
    "No, I mean yes. It's excellent. A
secret recipe?"
    "Yep. We've tried to get him to talk.
Tortured him a little. He won't tell."
    "Enjoying your drink?"
    I'd been so caught up with the view and
laughing with my new friends, I hadn't even noticed Nathan approach. I put my
glass down and stood up straighter. "I am, thank you. I've just had this
one, but I'm ready to work now."
    He looked at me with an odd expression.
Damn, I shouldn't have had that drink. What was I thinking? I was here to work,
not act like a tourist, guzzling alcohol. Juan stiffened, and I caught a scowl
on his face from the corner of my eye.
    But Chris flashed Nathan an impish smile.
"Don't blame Amber; it's my fault. I dragged her down here and insisted
she taste a margarita. I believe Mother Nature is putting on an extra special
show to welcome her. Isn't this the best sunset ever?"
    Nathan looked away from me, thank the
Lord, and stared at the sky. None of us spoke. Most of the other guests were
quiet too, caught up in the spectacular display. I snuck a glance at Nathan and
my heart skipped a thump. The beginning of a smile curved his mouth, giving his
whole face a deliciously sensual look. Those penetrating eyes softened, as
though he gazed at something that gave him great pleasure.
    How would it feel to have that expression
directed at me?
    No, no, no. Bad girl. Not going to think about
Nathan like that.
    One of the guests started clapping, the
rest of us joined in, and the spell was broken.
    "It's fine.