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The weeks flew by as Ray courted Cari. It was apparent to her that he respected her wishes and take their budding romance slow. Holding hands, they walked in the autumn leaves, had dinner together almost every night, and spent hours talking about everything. They shared the joy of discovering all the subtle nuances about the other. Ray surprised Cari with his cooking ability, grilling and making his Italian specialty, lasagna.
The foundation of their romance was based on their long-term friendship, but the intimate relationship was still new. He understood Cari was nervous about their physical relationship. She had been honest, telling Ray she hadn’t been involved with anyone since Ben.
She studied her backside in the three-way mirror. There was no denying the truth: her butt had gon
