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I took a deep breath and let it out slowly “It’s going to be fine, Mom Okay? I’ll be careful”

My o or I would be late

“I’ll call you tomorrow and tell you all about it,” I pro just to keep her happy

When I could finally end the call, I left the house and cli to the address Brett had texted me

The building was in myself in at the front desk, and they phoned up to let Brett knoas here When he gave theo-ahead, I walked to the elevator He lived in the penthouse, and I rode the elevator up and up until it pinged and the doors slid open on the top floor I stepped into a lobby with marble floors

A door opposite me opened, and Brett stood in front of me

“You look ravishing,” Brett said, looking me up and down, and the desire was clear on his face I smiled and walked toward hily chaste He stepped back, held out his arm into the apartment, and I walked inside

The place was breathtaking It had double volus on one side and a efor the view Stairs in the corner led up to a second story, and everything was light and bright Theroolass coffee table There was a bar in the corner, and music floated around me

Delicious smells came from the kitchen

“Your place is a,” I said

“Thank you I took great care in choosing it”

I walked toward the full-lengthand looked out over Central Park With the sun setting in the background and the luscious green of the park, the vieas postcard-perfect

“Can I get you so to drink?” Brett asked “I have wine and other alcoholic beverages”

I shook ht Do you have fruit juice?”