I scoot closer to him, my arm pressed against his, and he places his hand on my bare thigh. Music starts and the talked about graphics make a show of ...he first scene. And all I can think about is his large hand touching my smooth skin. I try to remain composed as we watch the show, but my unrelenting thoughts from all day and last night are ever present and driving me crazy. It’s like there’s a light on inside me that won’t dim or shut off without Ethan’s help. I breath a soft sigh and Ethan’s. Asha that was her name walked in and went straight to my kitchen andplaced the plate on the table. I thanked her once again. She asked me to eat right away as it was still hot, I told her I will. She insisted that I eat while she was there incase I need something else and before I could tell her anything she just pulled up a chair and sat down. I decided there was nothing I could do but eat. She kept talking as I ate. She got up to get me some water from therefrigerator and that was when I. McCready, if fact shewas quite a pleasant woman, but I did object to being put in a position whereI would be obliged to help whether or not I wanted to. The last few monthshad been stressful in the extreme but after many nights of burning the midnightoil, I was able to complete the research needed for my thesis. It worked outand I finally obtained my doctorate. I am now fully entitled to call myselfDr. Derek Meeks. Mother even got the photo of me wearing my mortarboard andgown in the local. If you’d like, I can have a member of the staff carry your bags and take you to your suite.”“Thank you very much Anthony. I would like that.”“You’re quite welcome Ms. Carpenter. I hope you enjoy your stay with us.”***The woman standing before me was – to put it simply – stunning. Perhaps gorgeous was more accurate. Her hair, her eyes, her long legs – evident even in her jeans – everything about her was captivating. It was also evident that she was totally lost in her thoughts. I had.