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would it be and why?”
    Instantly Jada leaned forward and looked over at Wellington.” Now that’s not fair. You’re asking the same question.”
    “Life isn’t fair. So answer it.” He was thankful his big head dominated and put the little one in check.
    First she repeated the question. Then Jada hesitantly began to speak.” I would change the color of my dark skin.” Wellington’s forehead wrinkled and his eyes cut to the right. He listened attentively.” As a child, I was constantly teased. What hurt most was it wasn’t the whites that tortured me. It was the blacks. Some were my so-called friends. I can picture their faces. I can still hear them chanting: ‘Don’t! Don’t! Don’t come out at night because you’ll grow wings like a crow and take flight.’” Jada took a deep breath. Her fingers interlocked and rested in her lap.
    Wellington interrupted.” You’re the most striking woman I’ve laid eyes on. Your jet-black skin radiates. You have a Ms. Universe smile. You’re tall, sexy, gorgeous, intelligent, warm, and lovely for all to see. Why do you think I laid rose petals at your feet? Why do you think I call you my Nubian Queen? Diamond, you are beautiful. Absolutely beautiful.”
    “Thanks. Don’t get me wrong—I love myself more than anyone else. But I hated those kids.”
    Wellington tried to understand although hecouldn’t relate. People had envied him all his life. There was nothing he’d wanted to do but hadn’t had an opportunity. But he was glad the questions were over.
    “Okay, my turn to ask another question,” Jada said.
    Wellington’s foot plunged the accelerator.
    “Are you the type of man who will commit to one woman? And before you answer, let me say that fidelity is extremely important to me.”
    At least this was an easy question.” Well, I had a wife once but her husband came and got her.” Wellington slapped his leg and nudged Jada’s shoulder. She laughed too.” I’m happy you have a sense of humor. You just passed your first test.”
    “What do you mean?” Jada inquired.
    “If you had taken me serious, I would have known you weren’t comfortable with the subject even though you asked the question. Therefore, I wouldn’t have discussed my personal relationships with you. It’s a major turn off when a woman gets defensive about my past experiences. I’m not perfect and I don’t try to be.” Wellington glanced down at Jada’s thighs. The front flap of her skirt had formed into a V at her crotch.
    “Now seriously, I have no problem with dedication. However, I’d commit myself before I’d be faithful for the sake of making someone else happy. Society dictates so much that people have subconsciously bought into—what I call the unwritten rules. Any man can have a wife; I’m going to marry my soulmate.” Wellington exited off the freeway. White sand. Blue water. Seventy-eight degrees.” Welcome to Carmel,” he announced.
    Jada’s hazel-colored eyes beamed with excitement.”Oh my gosh! This is one of my favorite hideaways.”
    “This is only the beginning,” Wellington reassured her.
    “Yes! I am living for this weekend. I’m ready to have a mandatory, downright, outright good time starting right now. Stop the car! I want to get out here.” Jada bounced in her seat.
    Wellington pulled the car over to the parking area near the beach.” Actually, this is where we start. Let me open the door to more than just the car.
    He got out and walked around to the passenger side. Jada was so excited she jumped out and planted a kiss on his lips.
    “Wait right here.” Wellington removed his goody bag, picnic basket, and CD player from the trunk.” You may have brought your own bag but did you bring the
funk.”
He held the portable in one hand like a trophy.
    Jada threw both hands in the air.” Hey! I’ve got to get up just a little bit earlier in the morning to keep up with you, my brother. But let’s see if you can beat Mama to the