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where they crushed against his chest.  She could feel his manhood pressing against her.  She broke the embrace, looked up at him with a radiant smile, and said in a low breathless voice, “I think I had better go in now.”
    “That is probably a good idea, even though I don’t want you to.”
    “Thank you for a wonderful evening, Chip.”
    “It was my great pleasure, ma’am.”
    “That’s the second time you’ve called me ma’am.  Do it again and I’ll hit you with a shot of my pepper spray.”
    “Yes ma’am, ” he said mockingly.  He ducked her swing, kissed her on the cheek and walked away. 
    Neither of them had seen Nathan peeking around the corner at the end of the corridor.
    Carrie went inside and locked both doors behind her and practically danced into the bedroom, removing her shoes in mid step.  “What a wonderful evening,” she thought.  “I could fall in love with that man without even trying.”
    She changed into her pajamas and was in the kitchen when she heard the knock at the door.  “Did Chip come back?” she wondered.  She looked through the fisheye lens.  What she saw stunned her and she fell back.  Nathan was standing at the door.  He knocked again, harder than before. 
    “Carrie, I know you’re i n there.  I want to talk to you.” Thankful she had put the new wireless phone by the door; she picked it up, and moved to where her baseball bat leaned against the wall.  Another knock, only this time it was more of a pounding.  The angry voice came through the door, “Carrie, if you don’t let me in, I’ll break it down,” he said ominously.  “Why’d you change the locks?”  He was shouting now and pounding on the door.  She dialed 9-1-1.
    “9-1-1, what is your emergency.”
    “A man is trying to break my door down.”
    “Do you know who it is, ma’am?”
    “It’s my ex-boyfriend.  He set my apartment on fire two weeks ago.  He’s out of jail and wants in.”
    “Help is on the way, ma’am.  Stay on the phone with me.  What is your name ma’am?”
    “My name is Carrie.  Please hurry.  I’m scared the door won’t hold.” 
    “What is the man’s name? 
“Nathan.  His name is Nathan.”
    “They’re pulling up in front now.  What floor are you on Carri e?”
    “I’m in 3B.  Tell them to hurry.  Wait, I hear them in the hall.” 
    “Don’t open the door until the police knock and tell you it is safe.”
    “Okay.”
    She heard a normal sounding knock instead of the pounding from Nathan.  She looked through the port and saw a policeman.  “Is it okay to open the door?” she called out.
    “Yes ma’am.  We have him in custody.”
    She opened the door.  The policeman said, “He’s in custody now.  You’re safe.  Do you feel up to some questions?”
    “Yes.  I’m okay.”
    The policeman took her statement, thanked her and told her she would probably need to appear at the arraignment in a couple of days.  He then left and things returned to normal.
    She sat down, shaken.  She picked up the phone and keyed in Chip’s number.  He answered on the second ring.  He saw her name on his Caller ID.  Carrie, are you all right?”
    Sobbing tears of anger and relief, she told him the story.  He expressed his disbelief.  “I’ll be there in a few minutes.”
    “No, I’m okay now.  The police have arrested him and he’s gone.  He kicked and pounded but didn’t get in.  I had my bat and pepper spray if he had gotten the door open.”
    “Honey, are you sure you don’t want me to come over.  I can be there in ten minutes.”
    “That…That’s the first time you’ve called me honey.  I like it.  No, I’m okay.  I just wanted to hear your voice.  Thanks for caring.  I haven’t had anyone care for me in a long time.  Good night Chi p.  Thanks again.”
    “If you’re sure.   I’ll call you tomorrow.  Good night.  Call me if you change your mind.”
    “I will.”
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    Chip and Carrie dated steadily for