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appalled by her party girl antics.
    Only one way to find out. She got closer to the bar, closer to a big let down or closer to love? She didn't know. Maybe it's better if I come back later she thought as she slowly got closer and closer to her fears and dreams. Maybe this is sheer madness and it's time to go traveling and see the world. I don't need a man anyway, I'm perfectly happy on my own. I am really, well, most of the time anyway.
    Closer, closer, closer still. Oh, I can see Victor from here and he's got his top off. Just look at those yoga teacher muscles. That just makes this harder or is it better?
    Lisa took some deep breathes and charged right up to the bar. She walked in and rushed straight up to Victor and grabbed his arm, "Look, I'm sorry, I was feeling a little agitated yesterday morning. What did you want to say to me?"
    Victor took a break from moving the beer crates and looked up, he smiled, "That's ok, don't worry," pleased by the unexpected interruption. "I spoke to Maria and she said you are staying in Cancun."
    "Yes, I'm going to stay 6 months, maybe longer, I really love it here. I just feel good here."
    Victor wiped the sweat from his forehead. "Great, Well, in that case, I 'd like to invite you to the opening of a new restaurant next week. One of my best friends is opening a new upmarket French restaurant. It'll be a great evening. I'm sure you'll enjoy it, all my friends will be there. You can wear your navy dress, you look great in that."
    Lisa beamed. "Oh, do I? I didn't know you noticed."
    Victor looked into Lisa's eyes. "Yes, I noticed alright. And I could tell you practice yoga by the way you walk and the fine muscle tone of your arms." Victor held her bronzed forearm as Lisa tried to hid her excitement.
    "Oh, by the way Victor I'm not pregnant. I went to the doctor. No more wild nights for me. I'm back to my vegetarian yoga lifestyle. I think I needed to hit a low to wake up to what I was doing to myself."
    "More good news," Victor beamed as he looked into Lisa's eyes, "Lisa, I know this may sound a little forward so forgive me if it is. After Maria told me you were staying in town I couldn't sleep last night. I've been thinking about you all day everyday this week. But there was no point in saying anything. I knew it was just a matter of days and you'd be heading back to your high powered job and your real life. You'd forget about me in no time."
    Lisa looked up into Victor's dark brown eyes and felt her heart flutter again. She almost felt faint. Am I dreaming? She thought to herself and waited for a moment for the alarm clock to blast here into another hectic day. But no, the sun was high and bright in the early morning sky, a handsome man was staring into her eyes and she felt complete in an unusual way.
    Lisa felt her heart flutter even more, light headed and delighted she took in every detail of Victor's face. His short black hair, his strong jawline, his deep brown eyes and the immaculately shaved glowing dark skin of his face. His lips...
    "I could never forget you Victor. I've loved talking to you all week and I felt a special connection with you from the first time we met. I had put it out of my mind because I couldn't handle anymore disappointment and because I thought you were gay."
    Victor squeezed her hand and she felt his warmth and strength,she listened to every word as he said, "I've never been more happy that I'm straight. You're gorgeous." Victor moved closer and hugged Lisa tight. She relaxed into his strong body and everything felt right, they fitted together just right.
    His lips found her lips and they kissed softly. He caressed the back of her head and held her blonde curls in his hand as he gazed into her big blue eyes. He moved closer to kiss her again and whispered in her ear, "Lisa, I'm in love with you, you are my angel."
     

 
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    Norah C. Peters has always loved telling stories that make people smile and she especially enjoys writing stories