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modern-day Perry Mason. Galen grabbed for the remote control upon entering so he could search for the game he’d been watching before he left home. Venice grabbed it from him and turned off the set. She had questions that she needed answered.
    Venice started by questioning Galen about the seriousness of Craig’s last relationship. Galen said he was glad that the woman in question had left because she’d tried to dominate Craig’s life and bossed him around way too much.
    Venice said, “I need to know if he was in love with her.”
    Galen felt awkward suddenly. “I guess so, but it faded away. I’m just glad she’s gone. It was like Craig came back to life after she left. Why do you want to know all of this? You two just met and I know you haven’t fallen for him already. Have you?”
    â€œNo! I just wanted to know what’s up. I don’t need any emotional drama or any old girlfriends showing up out of the blue trying to get in my face.”
    Galen grabbed the remote control again. “Craig’s pretty cool. I hang with him more than any of the other guys.”
    Venice sat on the bed. “Oh! Are his parents well off? I was wondering how he was able to afford that Expedition?”
    â€œCraig’s dad died after an accident at a job site. He was an architect also. His family got a huge settlement from the accident. Craig and his sister lost their mom several years earlier to some type of illness. He never likes to talk about it, so I’ve never asked what happened. I guess he’s still trying to cope with their deaths. It’s only been a year since his dad’s accident.”
    Venice told Galen that Craig had told her he was studying to be an architect. She then assured Galen that she wouldn’t mention anything to Craig regarding their conversation. She went on to tell Galen that she did like Craig and that he had asked her out to the movies in a few days.
    Galen said, “Whatever! You’ll have a good time.”
    With that comment, Venice asked Galen if he would walk her to the library.
    He said, “Let’s go, girl.”

Eight
    A month had passed since the beginning of the semester and Venice was trying her best to study despite the loud music blasting in the dorm’s hallway. Venice was starting to feel at home, although she still missed and loved Jarvis. She still kept in touch with Jarvis and Joshua and both were doing well.
    She had dated Craig several times and felt much more relaxed around him. She found herself looking forward to the weekends so they could spend time together. Craig was a magnificent kisser, but they had yet to be intimate. Venice wasn’t sure she’d be ready if the situation arose. She was still a little nervous about the possibility of sex with Craig and it was causing her a lot of emotional drama. Jarvis had been the only man close to her and she wasn’t sure she could handle adventuring out.
    Jarvis told her that he hadn’t met anyone and really wasn’t looking for anyone. That made Venice feel a little guilty. She still felt like she was cheating on him. But, she was also beginning to get just a little bit horny. It was getting hard not to think about Craig in that way and Venice was getting curious to know how good he might be in bed.
    â€œJarvis, I met someone.”
    â€œWho?”
    â€œOne of Galen’s friends.”
    Jarvis let out a sigh and sarcastically said, “Oh really.”
    â€œCome on, Jarvis. We agreed.”
    â€œThat doesn’t mean I have to like it, Niecy.”
    Venice closed her eyes and tried to swallow the lump in her throat before saying, “I know, Jarvis, and it doesn’t change how I feel about you.”
    â€œThis is hard for me, Venice. You’re going to have to give me time for this to sink in. I’ll talk to you later. Okay?”
    With her voice barely above a whisper, she said, “Okay, Baby. I’m getting ready