Temperatures Rising. BRENDA JACKSON

released a deep breath when the elevator stopped and the door swooshed open. She quickly stepped out and headed for the exit door. It was then that she heard the music. The band had started playing and the slow tune they were performing was one of her favorites. She unconsciously slowed her pace.

      “Let’s have at least one dance before you leave,” Terrence whispered close to her ear as he took her hand in his.