Excerpt
As Deja Adams lays down on her bed, she thinks of her past boyfriends last words. He said to her, No one else will ever want to date you. Youre too particular. Dejas mind fills with determination. She then decides it is time to get herself a good guy. Her new man will have to truly love her. She asks her brother, Joshua, if he knows a nice guy that he could introduce to her. Joshua said yes, he does know someone.
He introduces Deja to a friend of his, Antonio Castania heir of a perfume company, hes also in the air force. The first time they meet, at a basketball game, Antonio is with his father Frank Castania, his mother Chantal, and Rick Royer, his roommate. Deja doesnt know if she likes Antonio. With his soft facial features Deja thinks he looks too much like a pretty boy. So Deja excused herself suddenly from Antonio.
The holidays arrived and Deja and Joshua leave college to go home to their mother Francesca. One day they go out to see the parade on Bourbon Street in New Orleans. Deja spots Antonio dancing with a girl on the street.
Deja sees Antonio in a new light, after seeing him help a little girl from getting hurt at the parade. He looks more sexy and she becomes more interested in him. They go over and say hello to Antonio. Joshua can see the interest Deja has in him, so he invites Antonio to Thanksgiving dinner. Antonio accepts the invitation. He asks Deja if she would like to go out sometime. She says yes. Thanksgiving Day arrives and Antonio gets there on time. He is introduced to Dejas mother and Beth, Joshuas friend. They enjoy a big dinner. Deja and Antonio get to know each other better. She finds out Antonio is in the military and has just finished college. He lives nearby in an apartment with a roommate Rick who does work a lot, and is always borrowing his things. Antonio says Ricks leaving soon.
Antonio learns that Deja is a freshman in college and is majoring in nursing. Deja also has spiritual healing ability, which she reveal in several ways by helping people. Thanksgiving holiday, Antonio invites Deja to his parents house.
When Deja is introduced to his parent, she doesnt feel welcome. Antonios mother seems to be checking out her clothes. She looks at Deja as if shes not good enough for her son.
Deja notices Mrs. Castania is walking with a limp, which she hasnt noticed before. Deja asks Antonios mother if her leg will be all right. She says she had been out walking the dog when she stepped on a nail. The wound was infected so the doctor gave her something for it . She tells Deja that she has to take Amoxicillin. She says, she is afraid because some pills interact with each other; and she also takes a pain pill with codeine Mrs. Castania looks at Deja with a concerned face. Deja remembers something she had read. Looking her straight in the eyes, Deja tells her Amoxicillin interacts with Probencid, which can increase the blood concentration of medication. And aspirin and medication with codeine interacts with such things like alcohol, tranquilizers, muscle relaxants, and antidepressants. Deja then went over to Mrs.Castania and placed her hand on her leg. She then began to pray. Afterward Mrs. Castania said Thats strange my leg feels better. They look at Deja as if they are impressed by what she said. The rest of the time at the Castanias home goes by smoothly for Deja.
The Christmas holidays arrive and Antonio asks Deja to go on a business trip with him. Deja decides to go although her mother doesnt approve. They began their trip to Spain. They stroll along passing through the town. They drift farther and farther toward the outskirts of town. After passing back alleys Deja realizes they lost. After a while they find their back to the hotel. I the middle of the night Antonio gos to Dejas room. His desire for her has risen when he sees her partly clothed. Deja is arousal and angry from Antonio trying to have sex with her. Deja and Antonio return home in New Orleans. One day at college, Deja sense a cold stare upon her. Anastasia Antonios past girl friend and two of her friends surrounded Deja in the gym. Then Deja remember Antonio telling her his past girl friend name, and that she attends the same school. After a while Deja walked away to avoid farther conflict. Deja noticed Anastasias stomach was slightly large for her size. She figures out Anastasia was pregnant and it may be Antonios baby. She told Antonio and he confronts Anastasia. She says he is the father and it destroys Deja and Antonios relationship. One day Dejas at her receptionist job at the clinic and Anastasia comes in. Shes surprise when she sees Deja. She started to walk away but she stays and gets a check up. Time passes and Anastasias been in the examining room for about twenty minutes. Anastasia later leaves very angry. The nurse comes back with the files and suddenly they scatter onto the floor. While gathering the files Dejas mouth drops open when she sees Anastasia isnt farther along as she claimed. Deja and Joshuas girl friend Beth gets in trouble at a beauty salon. Deja lose the results and tries to get them back. They come across a shady character, which discourages Deja.
Deja later decided just to mailed Anastasias results to Antonio. Time pass and Dejas home alone for the weekend. Antonio went over to Dejas house he tells her he find out that the baby isnt his. His roommate Rick admitted he was the father. Antonio then ask Deja if they could take off where they left. She says yes and tells Antonio she love him. Antonio then pulls out a little black box with a wedding ring in it . He asks Deja to marry him . Deja says yes. Antonio and Deja gets closer in her four-poster bed. Deja gets nerve from being with Antonio for the first time. They began a passionate love making. Antonio has to go away on duties. He puts back on his military uniform and tells Deja he will make her his wife when he returns.
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