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Antonio…so it doesn’t look like we came
together.  I smile at my cleverness as I make my way to the center of the club
where Kathy is standing.
         “I’m sorry Kathy, I woke up late and I’ve been
trying to catch up since.”  I put my purse and bags on the table next to her
stuff, then turn to give her a quick hug. 
         “That’s okay.  You don’t have to apologize to
me, you have my back and I have yours.”  She’s so sweet, I give her another
quick hug.  She’s fast becoming one of my very good friends…I wonder if she’ll
fit in with the girlz.  “Kathy are you sure you don’t mind giving me a ride to
the mansion and then home?  I don’t want to impose.” 
         “Are you kidding, of course not.”    
         “I know I didn’t give you a clear explanation…
 Antonio insisted that I ride here with him.  He wouldn’t take no for an
answer, and it was just easier to go along with it.”
         “Well, you know that some men just have to
have it their way… especially those with the last name Bentini.”  Kathy says
with a sly smile.  We are interrupted by the owner of the night club.  “Well-well-well,
aren’t you two just the finest looking things these eyes have seen all week? 
My name is Mike Brooks and I’m the owner of this club.”  He introduces himself,
kissing the back of first Kathy’s hand and then mine.
         “Forget about it Mike.”  Adam says, striding
up to us with his twin right beside him.  “We’re responsible for Kathy and
Tiressa and that means guarding them from your hazardous charms.”  Jason adds
as he comes to a halt next to me with Adam standing next to Kathy.  The brothers
couldn’t resist coming to the club and checking things out for themselves.
         “Are you really going to try to convince these
beautiful ladies that I’m a dangerous man?”  Mike complains, with a pretty-good
interpretation of having hurt feelings; which is quite charming.  Laughing, I
glance up to catch sight of this rather imposing man walking beside Antonio in
what looks to be a very serious conversation.  I can’t help making comparisons.
 Although the man has dark hair and looks to be at least six feet, he’s not as
buff as Antonio.  However, he is just as handsome, in that same rugged macho way. 
They walk over to our little group, sure footed and all business.  “Mr. Brooks
we need you.  My team has checked out the building and we are ready to go over
the security plans discussed at our last meeting.”  Antonio addresses Mike
Brooks, but both men are shooting him the same disapproving scowl.  “Sure thing
Mr. Bentini.”  Mr. Brooks easily switches to man of business, as he heads back
towards his office.  Antonio steps closer to me.  “You okay?”  He asks, giving
a little tug on the front of my shirt.  Causing me to react immediately by
taking a quick step back.  The others are paying close attention to us.  Antonio
surprises me by introducing the man at his side.  “Tiressa, I’d like you to
meet my best friend and chief security officer, Vitto Rossi.  Vitto, this is my
la—Tiressa Hawkins, my mother’s newest PA.” 
         “Ms. Hawkins, it’s a pleasure to finally meet
you.” 
         “It’s nice to meet you, Mr. Rossi.”
         “Oh, no, please call me Vitto.”
         “Nice to meet you Vitto.”  I say smiling into
his friendly eyes. 
         “Down boy, she’s taken.”  Antonio growls.  Staring
at me for a few heated seconds, then he send me a roguish grin that clearly says,
“Checkmate.”  Winking at his younger brothers and Kathy, who are avidly
watching the scene play out, he and Vitto Rossi follow Mr. Brooks to his office. 
         Once the party planner and his crew show up, the
club becomes a giant glittering beehive of organized chaos.
    ***
     
         Leaving the finishing touches to the event
planner, Kathy and I drive to Bentini Mansion, to