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He looked over at Shontell and laughed. He pulled her up and brought her to him. They danced while her friend sang…and she could really sing. She looked familiar, but he didn’t know her name.
    They danced to one more song and then clapped in appreciation of the personal performance. Bowing, she greeted them both.
    “Nico, this is one of my dearest friends, Sheléa Frazier.”
    “Nico, it’s a pleasure meeting you in person finally. I am a fan of the group. Be good to my girl here,” she winked at him and smiled.
    “That I will do, and thank you. Now you have a fan in me. Didn’t you do something on the Jumping the Broom soundtrack?”
    “Yes, I did.”
    “Okay, okay. I thought I recalled that voice…absolutely fabulous,” he complimented.
    “Thank you…I try. I can’t hold a candle to your girl’s octaves here,” she told him, motioning to Shontell. Shontell cleared her throat and placed her fingers to her lips to end the conversation. He saw it but pretended he didn’t.
    “What do you mean?” he asked her, playing along, not wanting to give what he saw away.
    “Um…nothing…nothing. Ms. Frazier needs to go rest before her flight…don’t you?” Shontell put her arm around her friend. Her friend caught on and laughed.
    “Oh, yes. I do. It was nice meeting you, and I hope to see you again.”
    “I am sure you will. Why don’t you look me up when you are in LA? I am sure we can do some work together.” Nico never missed an opportunity to work with talented singers, and she was one of them.  She waved to them both and went in the kitchen area.
    “So what was that about?” he quizzed.
    “What was what about?” Shontell replied, trying to act innocent.
    “Okay, I am going to let that go. Do you want to go outside?”
    “Sure,” she told him as he took her hand. She led the way.
    Michael brought out a bottle of wine and glasses. They spent the rest of the ride watching the scenery and making small talk. They docked and, doing as she promised, she called Sheléa’s car for her. They both waved to her off the side of the rail as they watched her get in the car. Afterwards, they shared a small dessert. The staff had all left, and it was just the two of them. He helped her clean up as they locked the boat down and headed back to the hotel. It was nearly 1 a.m.
    “Do you want to come to my room?” Nico asked her.
    “As long as you promise to behave.”
    He did the cross my heart sign. Then he said, “I promise.”
    “Okay. Do you mind if I stop in my room for a second? I will meet you at your room in a few minutes.”  Stepping onto the floor, they walked in opposite directions.
    Nico showered quickly and dimmed the lights. He opened a bottle of wine, just in case. He heard the knock and opened his door. His mouth hung open.
     

Shontell
    Shontell went into her room and sent Sandy a text. She told her to meet her at home in the morning. She showered and put on a silk gown before heading to Nico’s room.  She knocked on the door and waited for Nico to answer. She smiled when she saw his reaction to her gown. It was a deep-fire red, V-neck, silk charmeuse with a robe.  She didn’t even know why she had packed it, but she did on impulse. She was glad that she had. He stepped back and let her in the room. 
    “Wow.”
    “Thank you.”
    “Do you want a glass of wine?”
    “Sure, this is the most that I’ve drank in a long time.”
    After pouring the wine, they reclined on the bed and began watching a movie. It was just like the first night. It seemed different because things had changed some. They cuddled and laughed at the movie. She didn’t remember falling asleep, but knew the night could not have ended any more perfectly. Nico gave her something she had been missing in her life. He gave her pure intimacy. She awoke and watched him as he slept, tracing his face with her fingers. He smiled as he opened his eyes and looked at her.
    “How long have you been awake?”
    “For a little