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Bea and I had been worried about this We wondered if they would want to see the secret attic where the guitar had been found She had even prepared for this-a friend of hers lived in an old house that would be perfect But it would be difficult to arrange an attic full of old musical instruments on such short notice, so I tried to deflect hi with ot a , and I'll meet you there"

"No It's a surprise Tellstopped this man I could have him meet me at the strip mall, but then I'd have to sneak out of the bathroomall dressed up for a date I decided that since I was already spending time with Alejandro, perhaps it would be okay to walk out my front door and let Vance see us I could always excuse the dalliance as a necessary coddling of the ave him the address of my motel

Alejandro wrinkled his nose "I know that area I used to live around there when I was little Not the nicest neighborhood"

"Hey, it's cheap" I shrugged "What should I wear?"

"This is a for a tuxedo"

Alejandro in a tuxedo? My head grew light froht I'd seen pictures of hied his body so well it lamorous, I'd probably self-destruct

But the real proble out on a date with Alejandro was the paparazzi I worried about too nizea reputation for h I tried to keep my picture out of the media, there were occasional photos ofgirl who had swindled thenition would spoil it all

I sed and asked meekly, "Forrinned with a light laugh "Wherever I go, there are always other people around But tonight I want to keep you to ht" He pulled ood And he smelled spicy, like hot, buttered sex I wanted to lick it off his chest, inch by inch, then nibble on his kissable lips No woh of this incredible man How could I survive a date with him?