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The Bed and Breakfast was located on Long Island, in the Wine Country of Suffolk County, the Company won the bid and I had to meet with James Jones, who I have been speaking with on the telephone and emailing for weeks, for dates, he wanted to spend some time with me, this was the big date; he was young and exciting very attractive to look at, short black hair, face of a Greek God..had the mannerism of cowboy who trained horses, he was not my type of guy but he was great for business and conversations.

I called John, and told him, I would call him after the appointment and gladly meet him for late lunch. I was out of the office until 3 p.m. that afternoon, had me accompany him to inspect the property with a team of engineers, inspectors and

designers, I don‟t usually inspect properties with my clients but, he offered me partnership with his company for which I told him I would have to think about it and inform him at another time, I had so many appointments on my schedule, there was no time to focus on a new contract for a new job, I take my work seriously, and had to see all the pros and cons of new business, I don‟t like losing or using, no matter how insanely attractive the incentives or bonuses was at this time, and moreover, my contract stipulated a five year deal which was binding for another month.

James laughed, that I have been putting him off for years, and he would let me decide when and if I wanted to partnered with him and or have dinner with him, he was so demanding but non-consenting as he walked alongside me and slipped his fingers through mine. I smiled as how now, I am being hunted and pursued, by two handsome and wealthy men.

The drive to Suffolk, the meeting and inspection went well, it was exhilarating, overwhelming and tiring, I did not hear from John, I thought he would called me, lunch was evidently, cancelled, I returned to my office, lazily tossed my bags and files on the desk picked up my messages and asked my assistant to bring me coffee, I went through my messages, upon doing so, I saw where John called the office, and left a detailed message and e-mail, he had made reservations for us to spend the week-end in Napa Valley, California, to begin on Thursday, (this could not happen I had a meeting schedule Friday Morning, anytime afternoon on Friday would be great). No if, buts, or no‟s, I had a fit, and remembered I dated him and now he is returning the favors of etiquette. I called John immediately and told him I would love to fly to Napa with him, but not until Friday Afternoon, he said

” great I will change the flight for noon (3 p.m.) and pick you up at home” we both laughed, as I hanged up from John.

I looked up and saw James walking into the office at 5 p.m. that afternoon, surprisingly, he apologize for stopping by unannounced or having made an

appointment, after all he said “we are more than just business partners,” softly curt and business like, he said “I would like for us to go to dinner I made reservations, I have a new project,” he wanted me to work on with his assistant, (his excuse for spending the evening with me ) I cannot refuse James offers, his company pays, high commissions, I try to please him, he is always satisfied with my decisions as I make him happy whenever, I close his deals. As I am also aware, he is terribly attracted to me, I don‟t feel a thing for him but l**t at his appearance and suave attitude of a Greek God, and as

I am in confusion as to why, I did not fall in love him more than I did with John. I am flowing with the moment with James, I met him for the first time at a conference on a field auction, a partners of the company introduce us, since then every deal of his was close by me and my assistant.

Dinner went well with James, this was my first informal semi-business meeting with him, unlike other dates with him, we discussed very little business and spoke lightly of music, current affairs and events in the Real Estate Hotel entrepreneurship business, thinking of being a partner with a billionaire, is being married to him, it was a giant step, James was implying more than business, I was not ready for this commitment and loyalty, as I know he inherited his wealth, was born into wealth and became the man he is today from dedication and hard work also, the proposal was informal and pertinent, we have only been 

speaking socially via the internet and closing deals we spent a lot of time together, but I was not expecting this offer, as I am older, not that age matters, I am not in love with him as I expect to fall in love with the man I marry.

As he gazed into my eyes I saw for the first time that he had fallen in love, his deep sea blue eyes ignited something deep within, it was explainable as this was the very first time, I felt this way with him, the conversation ended and I was not aware that my gazed became a stare so intense it we both shuddered and looked away. We finish off dinner with brandy, when he spoke, in loose sentences, he asked if I thought about his proposal, I told him, this is not a good time James, there is so much I must close from my files and the Company would not know as my deals are individually initiated and required tact and precision. I mentioned I would not be around for the week-end, and if there was anything needed to be added to the agreements and other paper work he was to notify my assistant. I kept dinner business like, but friendly, as I was not sure what I was feeling with James and the confusion was intimidating.