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his seductive lips they both felt the passionate force they created.  She dreamed of this moment so many times and nothing prepared her body for the awakening it caused.  Her body was on fire and she knew only he could put it out.  It’s been such a long time.  His tongue invaded her mouth and she could feel his hunger too.  She thought she heard a moan and realized it came from her and then abruptly pulled away.  He looked bewildered and tried to regain his composure. 
    “I’m so sorry; I didn’t mean to burden you with my problems.  It must be the wine.  I shouldn’t have let that happen.  Thank you for the ride home.”  She turned and ran up the porch steps and let herself in quickly.
    “Marisol.”  He wanted to run after her and say so much but his feet were immobilized he did not trust himself to go after her because he knew it would be no turning back.  One thing he knew for sure, he will be seeing her again and soon.
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    The next morning Marisol woke up in a haze wondering if she dreamt yesterday’s events and then remembered it was no dream.  She did eat dinner at the same table no less with Marco but why in God’s name did she allow herself to take the ride home from him and why did he have to kiss her and her unbelievingly enjoying it.  Ugh!  He looked so freaking HOT and so in control – so sure of himself.  Why now, why after all these years did he have to show up when she had enough to deal with in her life?  She kept repeating the question in her mind like a chant.  Despite the hatred she carried for him all these years he still made her pulse race and her body betrayed her.  She knew that wasn’t a good thing she needs to stay on her game until he crawls back in the hole he came out of. 
    Dragging herself out of bed she had to let Mace out who sat patiently at the doorway.  “Okay boy I’m coming.”  She said drudgingly then raced him to the back door in the kitchen with as much effort she could muster.  Mace the male in her life who gave her all the unconditional love a woman could ask for.  Once Mace finished his duties outside she loaded his bowls with food and water then happily put the coffee maker on making it extra strong.  Today was no ordinary Saturday attending the wake required all her senses to be on point.  She realized this was her first funeral services in over ten years, even though she vowed never to attend another one again.  She knew deep down this was unavoidable.  The memories of her last funeral nearly broke her very soul and the pain was still so raw.  Enough of self-indulgence she jumped up and scooted herself into the shower hoping it will wash away all doubt and replace it with sheer faith.
    Lord knows she needed it.  She turned on the old radio that was once used by her grandfather’s workers to a station that plays 80’s classics.  The band Styx was playing so she blasted the volume, yes of all songs it had to be “Babe” okay not the right song for some rejuvenating but damn it felt good to belt out the tune as she sang her heart out with the words “ Babe I’m leaving I must be on my way…” and ending her shower concert with the song “I will Survive” known as the women’s anthem song, now that was invigorating.
    Feeling pumped up she threw on her sweatpants with a beaten down tank top she refused to get rid of.  She headed straight to the kitchen where the aroma of fresh brewed coffee awaited her.  She immediately saw Nate leaning against her counter with his arms crossed over his chest holding a mug of coffee that he helped himself to wearing a smile that brighten his pretty face, impeccably dressed as usual wearing his navy khakis and white oxford shirt with blue pinstripes and his casual Sperry boat shoes.  “Nate, you scared me, how did you get in?  Or should I bother even asking?’ She said as she twisted her lip at him.  He continued to smile and released a chuckle.  “What? Is it my coffee you