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Heat Wave: Washington, DC

Simone Jackson is struggling in her first job out of college. Running errands for a city councilman in Washington, DC, isn't all that fun in the June heat, but Simone has big plans about being a politician, and this is a big step. Still, the humidity is hard to ignore, as is a tray of free lemonade left in front of a house with the most gorgeous garden Simone has ever seen. And the owner of the garden? Not half bad looking, either.<br><br>Natia Savea, a transplant from Samoa, is gentle, kind, and the center of the neighborhood. Her garden has become a paradise for everyone around to come and beat the heat. Natia soon becomes the center of Simone's life, too.<br><br>But when Natia’s home is threatened, can Simone take on City Council and save the day ... and the woman she’s grown to love?

Tamer Lorika · Urban
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16 Chs

Chapter 11

“Seeing you so uncomfortable was hurting me,” the woman said, too brightly, her eyes blown wide, which was a comfort because at least Simone knew that she was not unaffected.

“N-nope, not uncomfortable anymore,” Simone said, although maybe it was a little hard to breathe. Still, she wanted more of that. She wanted to do that all night. Her hands were on Natia’s full hips, and she was only now just becoming aware of how firmly she was gripping and how little she wanted to let go.

“I’m…I usually don’t do that on a first date,” mumbled Natia, half-joking. She looked a little mortified.

Simone shook her head. “I don’t know how to assure you how very much okay this is, except—” Okay, sue her. She punctuated that by leaning in and kissing Natia again.

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