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meet somebody. Just go slow, baby. Believe me when I say the last thing I want to think about is you with some other man. I just can’t handle the thought of that. I still want you, Niecy.”
    â€œI know, but….”
    â€œLook, Venice, if you want to try and make a long distance relationship work, I’m game.”
    â€œI don’t know, Jarvis. We need to really think about whether it would work. Anyway, have a safe flight and don’t forget to call me.”
    â€œI will, girl. Now quit tripping. I love you.”
    â€œI love you too, baby. See you.”
    After they’d hung up, Venice went back inside and got back under the covers. She finally felt a little relaxed. Jarvis was always able to make her feel secure and she missed him badly. They didn’t totally agree with what their parents made them do. After shedding a few tears, she eventually drifted back to sleep.

Six
    A fter a few hours, the two women began to stir in their beds. Monique made her way to the bathroom and said, “Girl, I’ve got a nasty headache.”
    â€œWhat time did you get in last night?”
    â€œI don’t even know, but your brother’s friends are crazy. They’re cool though. We really kicked it last night.”
    They talked a little more until the telephone rang. Monique reached over and answered, “Hello?” The voice on the other end must’ve asked for Venice. “No, she’s awake. Hold on a minute.”
    Monique held the telephone out to Venice. “Hello?”
    â€œGood morning, Miss Taylor.”
    Her heart came to a complete stop. It was him. That husky, sexy-voiced Craig Bennett.
    She tried to regain her senses and answered with, “Good morning. You sure are an early riser.”
    Craig laughed. “Always! I’m afraid that I might miss out on something.”
    Monique was sitting on her bed grinning and looking directly in Venice’s mouth, following every word spoken. Venice turned her back to Monique as Craig admitted that he’d been hesitant to call her so soon. He told Venice that Galen had reluctantly given him the number, along with a short lecture.
    He said, “I hope you don’t mind that I hijacked your phone number. I meant to ask you for it last night, but I was distracted, if you know what I mean. I guess I was a little nervous.”
    â€œYou didn’t seem nervous to me and, no, I don’t mind.”
    Craig asked if Venice had any plans for breakfast. Even though she was still in shock, she was able to tell him that she was available.He asked how long it would take her to get dressed and they made arrangements for him to meet her in the lobby of the dormitory in an hour. Venice thanked him for the invitation and hung up the phone.
    Venice couldn’t move! Monique jumped up off the bed screaming, “Girl! What did he say? Was that your brother’s fine friend? What are you going to wear?”
    Venice made her way over to the window, still stunned. “I can’t believe he‘s asking me out so soon. We just met.”
    â€œDamn, girl! What planet are you from? That’s what people do when they’re in college? They meet and then hook up. I have a lot to teach you. You’ve been on lock down way too long.”
    â€œI guess you’re right, Monique. Craig’s definitely all that and a bag of chips! I just didn’t expect to meet someone the first day here. I’m still in love with Jarvis. I’m not going to rush into anything. This already feels weird. I haven’t let another guy get this close to me in a long time. But it’s something about Craig that makes me feel…I can’t even describe it.”
    â€œHorny?”
    Venice giggled. “No, Monique! You just don’t understand.”
    â€œYou’ll be fine, Venice. Just relax.”
    They laughed and slapped high-fives. The phone rang again and Monique darted to answer it. “Yes, she’s