The Last Chance

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please,” he begged.
    Keilah turned away to conceal her laughter.
    Clearly embarrassed, he said, “Keilah, you have to excuse my aunt. She has the tendency to speak before she thinks.”
    â€œHush up, Michael. You know I’m right. You need to settle down. I’m sure Keilah’s not treating her body like the devil’s playground.”
    Keilah lowered her head in embarrassment. Was Teresa Randolph a psychic or something? “Teresa, I’m sure Michael is nothing but a gentleman and only dates the finest women in town. So surely he’ll settle down when he finds the right woman,” Keilah replied.
    â€œI hope you’re right, Keilah,” Teresa said as she reached over and grabbed a bottle of champagne. “Open this for me, Michael.”
    Michael took the bottle out of her hand and opened it. Teresa held out her glass so Michael would fill it. He turned to Keilah and asked, “Would you like some?”
    She waved him off. “I’m on duty. Thanks anyway.”
    â€œI’m sorry. I forgot. It’s hard to look at you and see you for anything else but a very attractive woman,” he said, flirting.
    Teresa looked at Michael and then over at Keilah and smiled, hoping her prayers would be answered.
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    The evening went off without a hitch. Michael couldn’t take his eyes off of Keilah, and she felt him staring at her all night long. Even at dinner, as they enjoyed a delicious meal of chicken breasts with chipotle orange sauce, steamed vegetables, and roasted potatoes with lemon, oregano, and garlic, Michael couldn’t restrain himself from staring at her. Her beauty had him awestruck and since she was a bodyguard, it excited him to the point that it affected him physically. It was a sensual turn-on for him, and he was glad they spent most of the evening sitting so he could conceal how much she aroused him.
    Keilah did her best to be relaxed and cordial while discreetly protecting Teresa Randolph. However, Michael was making it difficult for her to stay focused. He was so handsome, and his personality impressed her even more.
    â€œSo, Michael, do you live in D.C.?”
    He took a sip of champagne and smiled. “Yes, but because of my job I spend a lot of time in Iraq.”
    Keilah frowned. “That has to be scary.”
    He leaned over and whispered, “I doubt it’s as scary as what you have to deal with.”
    She smiled and said, “You have a point, but it still has to be very tense over there.”
    â€œIt is, but everyone is highly trained, which makes our job a little easier.”
    Keilah shook her head and solemnly said, “It’s a shame so many of our men and women are losing their lives over there.”
    â€œIt is but they know they have a job to do, and unless you’re military it’s hard for others to understand the mission.”
    â€œMaybe so. It’s still a sad situation all around. I just wish our troops could come home.”
    He smiled and said, “So do a million or so other Americans.”
    â€œSo I’ve heard,” she replied.
    â€œSo, Miss Chance, what do you do for fun?” he inquired.
    â€œI have no limits, Mr. Monroe. I’m an adventurous woman,” she revealed.
    He sipped his champagne once more and said, “That’s good to know, because I’m an adventurous man.”
    She blushed. “I guess that remains to be seen, huh?”
    He tilted his head and smiled. “Excuse me, Miss Chance, but are you asking me out?”
    Keilah looked away and said, “Maybe.”
    â€œThat is very flattering, Keilah, but you didn’t give me a chance to ask you out first. I was planning to make my move before the night was over.”
    She turned to him and asked, “Why wait? I’m sitting right here.”
    Michael could already see that Keilah was going to be different from any woman he’d ever known, and his craving for her was getting

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