A FEW DAYS LATER

Date two

The bride, newly Mrs. Kenya Barrett, wore a backless form fitting sleek gown decorated with pearls. She glowed with such happiness that Spring felt it. Happiness was definitely contagious.

"Would you like to dance?"

Spring pulled her gaze from the happy couple and regarded Raheem Murphy. "I'd like that," she smiled as she extended her hand. Of course, she had to say yes. He paid to experience the perfect date. She was dying to get on the dance floor ever since the bride and groom's first dance was done.

Raheem, very attractive and seemingly well off by the look of him, hired Brittney Goings-her sister's business persona-for this wedding. From his email conversation with Summer, Spring surmised that he was single, very particular, and intelligent.

Spring and Raheem walked through the crowded dance floor hand and hand. She felt a slight tug so she turned to face Raheem. He offered her a million-dollar smile as he pulled her close and placed his arm around her waist. Spring rested one of her arms over his shoulder and let him lead.

He smelled amazing. There was something about a man who smelled nice, looked polished, and had manners.

"So, Brittney," Raheem said.

his appearance, she thought,

like

raised her brow then glanced around the hall before turning her attention back on Raheem's umber eyes. "Um," she said as he spun her, "I like it just fine." Spring moved her gaze to the

he asked. "You don't like people knowing what you do for a

of what Summer would say. Holding her head up high, she looked Raheem in the eyes and said, "On the contrary, I have no aversion to my profession.

Raheem said,

Spring agreed.

by. "I am not hindered by what others think of me, Brittney. From our online conversation,"

"I...don't," Spring said.

with a grin, as he

guard. He turned to walk back toward the table, still holding her hand when the Cupid Shuffle streamed out of the speakers. Spring gave

offered him an exciting hopeful smile.

backed up until he was lined up beside her. "Let's see what you're

music while adding her rhythmic flavor. Dancing was something she and Summer took very seriously. Having taken modern dance, ballet, and hip-hop, and being dragged to every party Summer could find, Spring was ready to prove to Raheem that

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