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uncertainly.  Now that it was over, a thousand questions and reservations filled her mind.  She could hardly believe that she had a date with this incredible man!  How suddenly he’d thrust himself into her life!
        Caitlin was still feeling dazed when her relief showed up at seven and she went to her room.  She hugged herself as she went through her clothes for something to wear.  She chose a teal dress with a Mandarin collar and cut, and frog closures down the front.  She had suede heels to match, and her white wool coat over all would be very nice.
     Her day was long and tedious, as she anticipated the coming night.  She didn’t get much sleep to speak of, and her classes were hard to concentrate on.  At last, she was getting ready for her date. 
           She answered her door at four sharp to a man wearing a forest green suit, a sea green shirt and black boots.  He looked exceedingly handsome.
          His eyebrows went up as he took in the dress, her long, wavy auburn hair and her smoky make-up.  She was a knock-out, and then some.
          “Hi.  Can you come in for just a sec while I get my coat and let the desk know I’ll be out?”  she asked with a sweet smile.
         “Sure.”  Skyler agreed, stepping inside, but leaving the door open.  He leaned against the door frame and watched her walk away.  Her long hair swung to her hips, but didn’t completely conceal her very trim waist, hips and legs.  He blew a sigh through his nostrils and tried not to think about what he was seeing. 
         He looked at the hotel room and recognized that it was much like his own.  Her bed covering was of her choice, obviously, and the placement of her personal objects showed that she was a resident and not merely a visitor.     
          “Vicky.”  She said evenly into the phone.  “I wanted to let you know that I’ll be out this evening.  Would there be a problem if I’m a little late getting back?  I did try to reach you earlier.  We could surely call it even from that deal when you went to the football game.  Great!  Thanks.  I really appreciate it.  I just don’t know, I’ll be going to a concert with a friend.  It shouldn’t be terribly late.  I’ll see you then.”
         She found herself blushing as she realized that he was scrutinizing her carefully.  She got her coat and handbag from the armoire.
          His rental car was new and expensive.  He opened the door for her and she felt like a princess.  No one had ever done that before, for her.  And the behavior continued as they went to the restaurant.  His hand in the small of her back was warm and he opened doors for her, left and right.
         The restaurant that he took her to was very, very nice.  Caitlin was glad that she’d chosen a dress that wouldn’t be a disgrace.  The corner booth that they were shown to put them at right angles to one another.  Skyler’s knee brushed hers as she sat down.  She blushed and pretended not to notice.  But the truth of it was, Caitlin was extremely aware of him.  So much so that it frightened her.
         However, Skyler leaned back as though unaware of her discomfort and gave her a half-smile.  “You look lovely.”  He told her softly.
         The blush couldn’t be helped.  “Thank you.” She said quickly.
      As the evening progressed, Caitlin began to relax.  She found Skyler to be a very pleasant and attentive date.  He was kind to a fault, and continued to ask a great many questions about her and about her life. 
        Finally, she drew some boldness up within herself and took the reins.  “Enough about me.  Tell me about you.”  She insisted.
          He shrugged.  “I’m just a piano player from Canada, lady.  I’m trying to put some music down and make a living at it.”
          “Do you have a family?” she asked.
          Skyler’s smile faded to a melancholy tone.