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Jackie
When I open my eyes I can’t believe it for the first few seconds. My consciousness isn’t fully alert yet, and the memories of last night are still aligning themselves in my brain. I blink and rest my gaze on Angela. She’s really here. As of now, no matter what happens, it will never have been a one-night stand. We have two nights between us now—two nights of utter and complete joy. Although, for me, this time around, the guilt-free nature of our lovemaking gave it an extra dimension. As I roll over and curl an arm over her sleeping body, I don’t have to worry about the repercussions of what happened between us having an effect on my life. There are no more heartbreaking choices to be made. I’m free. What happens next will all depend on Angela.
In my eagerness to press myself a
