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was off, and she hadn’t told the bridesmaids they had wasted their deposits on dresses they would never wear. So as far as she was concerned she and Grey had just run into a few minor problems.
    For mental reassurance, Ivy had retired her ring to its original box in the back of her underwear drawer to guarantee that if Grey didn’t come return to her, she wouldn’t be forced to take it off in a fit of rage and launch it down the street. It seemed to be a recurring thought lately when she was in rare form, but when she returned to her sanity she would always remember that it was a perfect diamond worth over twenty thousand dollars. Obviously it was not the type of thing to just throw away. When she was alone, she would pull out the ring and slip it on her finger. Still in awe of its brilliance and more important its meaning, she still couldn’t believe that everything had ended so abruptly. It was all so terribly confusing, but she was hopelessly determined to believe that it wasn’t her fault.
    Opening the door to the bathroom, Ivy stepped out wrapped in her towel drenched in water. “What are you doing tonight? Oh, let me guess. You’re going to Brooks’ place,” she said condescendingly.
    “Yes, I am. He is having some friends over tonight for drinks and a card game to end their seven-day stretch. He goes to Sunday and Monday off days after this.” She paused to catch a breath. “You know, you should come too. You don’t have any thing else to do.” Trina wanted Ivy to get out and stop sulking over Grey. She knew that time would bring them back together. They just needed a breather.
    “No thank you. You two argue too much for me. One minute you are all over each other, and the next thing you know, you two are back together.” Ivy laughed. “I think I’ll stay here.”
    “And do what… mope? Whatever. You are coming with me tonight. There will be some cute guys there tonight from other specialized units. Just remember that all the guys wearing the EMT style cargo pants are with specialized units. They make more money.” Trina winked.
    “Okay, I’m not a police bunny. I’m not looking to hook up with anyone.”
    “I know. But this will be a good time for you to get your mind off of your fiancé.”
    “He is not my…” Ivy hated hearing her say that, although she wished that it were still true.
    “He is your fiancé. Both of you just need time to yourself to accept who you are to each other. Better for it to happen now than after you two are married.” Trina pushed Ivy into the bedroom. “Now Brooks got off duty at ten, so get dressed.”
     
     
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    Trucks, drop tops, squad cars and even a few Hummers lined the quiet subdivision cove and a line of off duty officers stood outside the two-story bricked home that had to belong to the one and only heart throb… K.C. Brooks.
    For music blasting in the middle of the night and loud, half-naked women parading up and down the streets to their cars, other neighbors would have quickly been reprimanded, but Brooks seemed to not adhere to such community rules. It was normal for there to be large crowds of people hanging out at his home on any given day. And Brooks’ charm kept the neighbors patient and understanding of his hectic lifestyle.
    K.C. Brooks was one of the most well-known police officers in the region and one of the most sought after single beaus in Memphis. He had been on the cover of Premier magazine as one of Memphis’ Top 20 Sexiest Men and was a highly respected, decorated officer. All the attention that he had gotten over the years might have gone to his head if it wasn’t for his father who was a well-known reverend and equally high profile, retired top cop. Plus there was his best friend Nicola, who enjoyed the limelight with him.
    This was one more reason that Trina was more than happy to be back with Brooks. He was all that her heart had ever wanted. He was financially independent, educated, beautiful and a very skilled