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that she was so blessed to have gotten it because it allowed her to work part time and focus on her real love, acting.   She had done a few walk-on parts and commercials, but she wanted the whole enchilada.   She wanted the fame and recognition.   She had invited Romeo to a few of her shows at the local theater, but he was always too “preoccupied” to show up.  
    “ Coming! ”   She shouted from behind the door.  
    “Okay!”   He smiled as he turned and walked to the end of the porch and waved at the neighbors passing by.
    “Okay, I’m ready.”   Krystal said from behind him.
    He turned around and was floored by how great she looked.   The simple black strapless dress hugged her curves just right.
    “Wow.”   He said with a huge smile.
    “I clean up pretty well, don’t I?”
    “You can say that again!”   He said as he handed her the rose he had hiding behind his back.
    “Aww, how sweet!”   She took the rose and sniffed it.   “You’re off to a good start.”
    “Well, I’m glad you think so.”   He smiled.   “Ready to go?”
    “Sure.”   She walked off the porch and towards Romeo’s car.   “You never told me where we’re going.”
    He chuckled as he opened the car door for her.   “You’ll see when we get there.”
    They talked and laughed the entire ride.   They talked about their families and most of all the things they wanted out of their lives.   The more Romeo heard about Krystal, the more he felt for her.
    Krystal raised an eyebrow when they pulled up to a tall black building that had no windows – just a door.  
    “What the hell?”
    “Trust me.”   Romeo smiled as he got out of the car.
    “I guess.”   She said as she got out of the car.
    He gave his keys to the valet dressed in all black and they walked into the building.   Upon entering the building, they came upon the hostess standing behind a small podium.   “Good evening.   Welcome to Black.   Do you have a reservation?”
    At this point, Krystal didn’t know what she was in for.   She just hoped it wasn’t some crazy sex club.   It wouldn’t surprise her being out with Romeo.  
    “Yes, Romeo Brooks, party of 2?”
    The hostess smiled.   “Yes, Mr. Brooks.   You can follow me.
    Krystal’s eyes got bigger as she watched the woman put on night vision goggles.   “What the hell?”   She whispered.
    Anton smiled at her and extended his hand for hers as they stepped into the pitch blackness of the hallway.  
    “Romeo, what kind of place do you have me in?”   She resisted him as he pulled her into the hallway.
    “You’ll see.   I promise it’s okay.”   He said as he stepped close enough for her to see the comforting smile on his face from the lights behind her.
    She took a deep breath and allowed him to lead her down the dark hallway.   “I must say that this is truly the strangest date I have been on thus far.”
    “Good.”   Romeo laughed.   “I hate being predictable.”
    “Here you go.”   The hostess said as she held Romeo’s hand and led them inside their own private dining room he had reserved for them.  
    “You say ‘ here you go’ like we know where we are!”   Krystal replied jokingly trying to adjust her eyes in the pitch blackness.  
    The hostess laughed.   “Mr. Brooks, please stand here while we get your lovely date seated.”
    Krystal felt Romeo release her hand and the hostess take it to lead her over to a very soft chair and guide her to sit down.   She turned her head and tried her best to see something, anything.   No luck.   She smiled as she felt Romeo’s familiar touch on her hand after he was seated.  
    “You okay?”   His voice said through the darkness.
    “Yeah. I’m fine.”   She smiled.
    “Please enjoy your dining experience.”   The hostess said through the dark.   “Your server, Chaz, is here to assist you.”
    “Thank you.”   Romeo said.
    “Good evening folks, as she said my name is Chaz and I will be you