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But no I don’t believe Chris needs e to be on his arm I felt his sincere desire to do this for me Emotion wells inside me This is the first time since my mother died that I truly feel cared about Itto aze falls on the bags Maybe I do need these things They will motivate me to study and earn a place at Riptide It’s not like before, when there was no hope of extra inco to motivate o through the ite several dresses, a pair of boots, several heels, lingerie and toiletries The lingerie is beautiful and expensive, andit for Chris Since we are traveling and I have no idea where we’re going, I decide to go casual since Chris is in his typical biker gear

After trying on a few ite s and a sleek camel-colored blouse with sequins The outfit is coh-heeled boots that lace up toa crea set I’d pulled a ridiculous price tag from

The flat iron is a relief, and I quickly put it to use, and note that I also have a curling iron for later use For now, thanks to a high quality flat iron, and sos, my hair falls in sleek, shiny brunette waves down lance at the two kinds of perfume that were included but I choose to spray on another dollop ne

Finally, I’ in tow Chris is sitting in a leather chair, legs propped up on an ottoman and a sketch pad in hand He sets the pad aside the instant he sees me and stands up

"You look beautiful, Sara"

"Thank you I wasn’t sure how to dress"

He walks towards er and hotness "You would have been perfect no matter what you chose You are perfect"

No one in my life has ever said that toit now, that he is saying it with appreciation glowing in his hot gaze, warms me in ell beyond the words

He strokes a lock ofaccustoentleness of the touch "Ready to leave?"

"Yes Where are we going?"

His lips curve God, he has great lips "I told you, baby It’s a surprise"

More of the emotion I’d felt in the bedroom, rises inside me "Chris--"

"Don’t thank me Just be with me, Sara"

"I am I want to be"

His lips curve "Good" He motions toward the exit "Let’s blow this joint, then, aye?"

I laugh "Aye"