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see them. May I sit near you during the showing so that I may ask any pertinent questions which may come to mind?”
    “ Certainly,” she answered, “I will be glad to help you in any way I can.”
    The food was delicious and they talked as they dined. Then he helped the ladies up, escorting them to the showroom. There was just enough time to get settled down before it began.
    “ You certainly have a great class of models who are doing a fantastic job with your fashion line,” he told her.
    “ Thank you, I looked for the best because it makes all the difference to the fashions to have them presented in the proper light. A good model can sell the item and she is worth her weight in gold. I am pleased that you noted the connection.”
    “ Yes, I can see that,” he replied. “It is a well-planned delivery. You have a talent for that as well as the fashion designing.”
    “ Thank you,” she responded with a smile. “I feel a love for my work; it is the prime quality for doing a good job.”
    At the end of the show they discussed the items of interest. “It is difficult to make a few selections from such a lineup and I will take one of each,” he exclaimed. “I will be taking them back with me to discuss with some shop owners in my area.”
    She was pleased with his interest. “Thank you, I will have arrangements set up for your order. I’ll be right back.”
    He watched her walk away and felt this had been a really special day in his life. Triessa felt the same and was very impressed with him.
    As they started to walk out of the room, he turned to her and asked, “May I take you for a drive and show you some of my favorite sights? I am sure you will love them. It is still a beautiful day and it would be sad not to use it for something very special.”
    “ I would love to learn more about this beautiful country,” she smiled. They walked to his car and she was delighted to see a beautiful red 1952 MG-TD parked in the drive in front of the Pavilion. It had been kept in mint condition. She exclaimed delightfully, “How did you know this was one of my favorite cars? And the color is magnificent. I have always liked them. What a truly special delight it shall be to ride in it.”
    He opened the door for her, she got in, removed her hat, and arranged her teal silk scarf over her hair. It matched her outfit setting off the blue color of her eyes in a special way because they were already sparkling with all the excitement of the day and her cheeks were very rosy. The whole time since her arrival had been just too wonderful for words. She had never felt so overwhelmed by anyone.
    He looked at her and remarked, “You look lovely and very excited. I am so glad I met you, and feel as if I have known you for a long time. I hope this doesn’t upset you for, after all, we just met today. Please understand that I am not trying to be bold or forward, just sincere. I am simply very impressed with you and all you’ve done.”
    “ No, I don’t mind your telling me this,” she told him honestly. “I strangely feel the same way. Why shouldn’t I just take you at your word? You do seem sincere and I appreciate that in a person.”
    They drove down the hill and around the edge of the city to take the road to another slope which faced the opposite direction from her hotel. As they got part way up the hill, a majestic waterfall cascaded down the craggy hill into a ravine below which was bubbling, frothy white and boiling. The sight was simply breathtaking. Gorgeous wildflowers adorned the hills and the aroma was like a delightful perfume, reminding him of her new scent that she wore today.
    “ Your perfume makes me think of the aroma from all the wildflowers. It was as if you had been here, bottled it, and captured and blended the rich smells together, yet they seem to stand out individually. When I met you, your perfume reminded me of this place so I wanted to bring you here and have you see it and smell the flowers. What is