“We stood in my doorway as I thanked him again for the pizza and the help with my plants. Reaching for my shoulder, he pulled me close. I tilted my face and shut my eyes. I could feel his breath on my lashes. After what seemed like ages, I opened them in time to watch him pull away with a tortured expression on his face. My stomach dropped to my feet, and a flush of embarrassment spread through my body. “Uh, good night,” he stammered. If he hadn’t moved quickly toward his car, I would have slugg...ed him. What the heck was going on? Now I definitely needed to ask Mert if I had bad breath. What was it about me that turned this guy off? Gracie hopped on my bed as I slipped my feet under the covers. Usually I shoo her away. Once when we slept together, she rolled over on my legs during the night. I woke up paralyzed and panicked that I’d had a stroke. This evening, after coming so close to being kissed and feeling totally rejected, I relished my pooch’s unconditional love. I threw my arm around the dog’s neck and stroked her velvety ears.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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