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over his bare chest.
    Bria had called earlier when he was in the limo, but he didn’t answer the phone. Normally, he would have, but for some reason he didn’t want her to know he was on a date even though they were just friends. That damn kiss had changed things between them.
    He glanced back over to his date. Roxy was attractive and had a pleasant demeanor. She had a nice body that was perfect for dancing in videos. However, he wasn’t interested in getting to know her. Usually, he wanted to know something about a woman especially if she had the potential to be his latest conquest for the next month or so. But all he could do was think about Bria’s flirty laugh, her kissable lips, her cute dimple on her left cheek, and sinking his hands into her hair to kiss her again.
    He spent the rest of the evening choking down dry chicken, nodding, and smiling pleasantly at Roxy and chit-chatting with some people he knew. At around 10:00, he was ready to go, and they headed out to the limo.
    “I had a nice time, Rasheed,” Roxy said, sliding closer to him on the seat.
    “I’m glad you did.”
    “What are you doing tomorrow night for New Year’s Eve? You should hang out with me. I have a VIP section for my entourage.”
    Entourage? He almost laughed, but he didn’t want to hurt her feeling or get cursed out. She’d done a few videos and now she considered herself a celebrity.
    “Thank you, Roxy, but I’ll be hanging with family and friends tomorrow evening. I’m sure your event will be a success.”
    The limo pulled up in front of her hotel, which wasn’t far from the Peabody. The driver opened her door.
    “You wanna come up?” Her voice was laced with sex as she ran her hand up his thigh. Normally, his penis would’ve had some type of reaction to a sexy woman touching him and offering up her goodies, but it didn’t move.
    “I’ve had a long day and have to get up early tomorrow. But I had a nice time, and it was a pleasure meeting you. Have a safe flight back to Los Angeles.”
    He reached over and gave her a hug and a kiss on her rosy cheek. Roxy’s face showed discontent. She barely said goodbye and got out of the limo. Once she left, he called Bria.
    “Hey, girl. I just saw that you called earlier.”
     “Hey. I wanted to verify if you were still coming tomorrow for your first acupuncture treatment. I’ll be at the practice around seven in the morning until about three or have you chickened out?”
    He chuckled. “I’m no chicken. I’ll be there around nine.”
    “Perfect. See you in the morning.”
    *****
    Bria rode the elevator down to the first floor of the medical building that housed her family’s practice. Rasheed had just called and said he was out front.
    “What’s up, girl?” He walked in quickly as she locked the doors back.
    “Busy. I didn’t realize how much I needed to prepare.”
    They walked toward the elevators. She was nervous. She hadn’t spoken to Rasheed since they went bowling. They had ended their conversation at the bowling alley on a good note, but the sexual tension between them was quite obvious, especially after he kissed her again.
    He smelled simply delish standing next to her on the elevator. She was reminded of her fantasy to get busy with a tall, dark, handsome man on an elevator, and now one was standing across from her wearing a tense face.
    “Nervous?” she asked as the elevator doors opened. He trailed behind her while they walked to the practice.
    “Nope.”  His voice cracked a little, and she smiled.
    “Don’t worry. You’re in good hands.”
    They entered, and Bria locked the doors back. Rasheed looked around the room, and his eyes settled on a family portrait taken when Bria was a little girl.
    “Aren’t you adorable with your ponytails. How old were you?”
    “Two years old. The baby Mom is holding is Shelbi. She was only a few months old.”
    He nodded and then followed her back to her examination room.
    “Everything is all set up for you.”