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and eating strawberries.  
    “The phrase ‘it pays to know people in high places’ definitely apply here. I have to give it to you, girl; you fell for the right guy,” Jaclyn laughed.
    Tess looked at her dubiously.
    “Who says I’ve fallen for him?” Tess objected.
    “Well, I would say he has certainly fallen for you,” Jaclyn said.
    Tess shook her head negatively.
    “Don’t go getting romantic notions, Jax. Matt is just being kind. He’s a good guy,” Tess said.
    “I’m entitled to my opinion. A man doesn’t offer the use of his private jet to just anybody. You are special to him,” Jaclyn insisted.
    “Jax! Stop!” Tess exclaimed. “You’re reading way too much into this.”
    “I’m just saying……But I’ll let it go for now,” Jax shrugged. “How did your unexpected evening with him go?”
    “Really well. We had a good time together; without all of the sexual tension. It felt good to just be with him as a friend,” Tess said.
    “So, there’s more to your friendship besides sex. That’s great!” Jaclyn exclaimed. “Your relationship should be built on the solid foundation of friendship first. Then you can move on to other enticing interests.”
    “I must say those other interesting aspects are rearing their delectable heads. He kissed me goodnight and I wanted to pull him to the floor,” Tess sighed.
    “So the attraction is still there?” Jaclyn mused.
    “Oh yes,” Tess answered.
    “And I’m sure he felt the same way but he wanted to take it slowly. Kudos to him,” Jaclyn said admirably. She sipped her champagne.
    “I do admire him for that. I feel like I know him a little better now,” Tess said.
    “And you’re on the right track to know him even better,” Jaclyn said.
    “I think you’re right,” Tess yawned. “Excuse me. I think this champagne has made me sleepy.”
    “I’m feeling the effects of the bubbly as well. Why don’t we take a nap?” Jaclyn suggested.
    “Sounds good,” Tess agreed.
    Their seats reclined so that their legs were fully elevated. It’s was almost like sleeping in a bed. In mere seconds they were sound asleep.

    Matt rode Rosebud hard, feeling the powerful extension of her strong legs as she pounded the turf. Matt was never happier than when he was riding a horse. The exhilaration he felt when the rush of the cool breeze hit him in the face as he became one with the horse could not be explained. There were no words to describe the elation that filled his heart when he rode a horse. Horses were his passion and he could not imagine his life without them in it. There were his horses and then there was Tess. She was quickly becoming his passion as well. He didn’t think his life would ever be the same now that he had met her. The curve of her cheek; the warm color of her cherry brown eyes all relentlessly drew him to her. He couldn’t cut the magnetic cord; nor did he want to. She was becoming a part of him just like he was a part of his horses. They were one and meant to be. She just didn’t realize it yet. Matt slowed brought Rosebud to a stop as he arrived at the top of a ridge overlooking the small town of Ridgewood. He looked down at the picturesque town and thought of the Kincaid painting that adorned the wall in his study. The painting and the town gave him a feeling of cozy and quaint. It was a good feeling. He was about to turn Rosebud toward home when his cell phone rang. He extracted the phone from his breast pocket and answered.
    “Hey Michael,” Matt said.
    Michael Tomlin was the pilot of his private jet.
    “Hello Matt. We have arrived in Aruba, safe and sound,” Michael said cheerfully.
    Matt had asked Michael to notify him of their arrival.
    “Thank you, Michael. I am glad all is well,” Matt replied.
    “Sure thing. I’ll see you soon,” Michael said.
    “Yes. I will call you when I conclude my business in New York. It should only be a few more days,” Matt responded. “Thanks for taking care of the girls.”
    “You