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room. “I could have any woman in here, but Charity, I have eyes only for you. You are who I want.”
    The desire in his eyes made me squirm in my seat. I don’t know if it’s because it had been awhile since I had sex, or if he was just that doggone sexy. But at that moment in time, I wanted him. No, my body needed him.

    I threw caution to the wind and found myself tangled up in between some sheets at Tyler’s place. I didn’t come to my senses until he had my legs shaking for the umpteenth time.
    â€œI hate to leave, but I need to get home.” I didn’t have to leave, but my body couldn’t take any more.
    Tyler stared at me with his big, brown, puppy dog eyes. “Don’ttell me you have a man waiting for you at home.” He placed his hand over his heart.
    â€œNo, there’s nobody else. I have business to take care of, and I sort of let things get out of control.”
    Tyler kissed me on my naked shoulder. “I’m glad you did. I hope I can convince you to see me again. I don’t want this to end.”
    â€œYou’re still glowing from the sex. Give it a day or two, and you’ll forget all about me.” I held on to the sheet to cover my body. I located my underwear and slipped them on.
    Tyler gently brushed his fingers over my back, causing my body to shiver. “Promise me you’ll call me when you get home.”
    â€œI promise. But, I won’t be mad if you don’t answer.” I stood up and put my clothes on.
    Tyler put on a pair of jogging pants and walked me out to my car, bare chested. He snuck in a kiss while holding my door open. I melted as I slid behind the wheel. My car seemed to be on autopilot as I drifted down the street toward home.

CHAPTER 14
Hope
    I ’d been calling this dude for the last few hours. I’d never been stood up before. I waited at the Horseshoe Casino lounge and Tyler never showed up. I’d expected to see Charity in her room, but she was nowhere to be found. It’s a sad day when she’s out having fun and I’m stuck at home bored.
    â€œI got love on my mind,” Charity sang as she passed by my bedroom.
    â€œHold up. Stop the presses. What is going on with you?” I rushed out of my room to confront her.
    â€œNothing. Just had the best evening of my life.”
    â€œDo tell,” I asked.
    â€œLet me take a shower and I might tell you. Then again, I might just keep it to myself.” Charity went straight to the bathroom.
    She was glowing and singing so she must have gotten some. What’s wrong with this picture? A few minutes later, I heard the shower come on and her singing loud and off key.
    My phone rang. I rushed back to my room and answered. “It’s about time you called me back.”
    Tyler’s raspy voice responded, “I can’t always answer the phone. I was in a meeting.”
    â€œOh. Why didn’t you send me a text message? I waited at the Horseshoe for two hours.”
    â€œBusiness before pleasure,” Tyler responded.
    â€œAre you available now?” I asked. My sister couldn’t be the onlyone jolly. I needed me a chocolate fix and Tyler was just the man to fulfill it.
    â€œIt depends on what you have in mind,” Tyler responded.
    â€œInvite me over and you’ll find out.”
    â€œSo it’s like that?”
    â€œThat and then some, if you catch my drift.” I licked my lips.
    â€œThe door will be unlocked. Just come on in.”
    Tyler gave me his address and directions. I put a few items in my purse then knocked on the bathroom door.
    Charity opened the door. “What?”
    â€œJust wanted to tell you that I was going out. You can turn the alarm on. I won’t be back until tomorrow.”
    â€œWho is he this time?” she asked. She tightened up her robe and walked out of the bathroom.
    â€œWhen you tell me who you’re sleeping with, I’ll tell you who I’m sleeping