A Man Inspired by Derek Jackson

Author:Derek Jackson [JACKSON, DEREK]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9780446507073
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing

THE WEATHER WAS simply beautiful for an afternoon at the beach, Candace slowly and somewhat reluctantly had to admit to herself. Living in Houston for all of her adult life, she was not at all used to temperatures in the mid-eighties without the irritating sidekick of stifling humidity. So the southern California breeze, bringing tantalizing mists of light saltwater showers to gently caress her face and skin, was quite the sensual experience for her.

And Jermaine, surprise of all surprises, turned out to be absolutely wonderful company. Gone were his egotistical opinions and commentaries that had tested her nerves all week. He was, to her newfound delight, thoughtful and sensitive as they shopped, fully taking in the quasi-Italian culture of Venice. As the evening progressed, they took a leisurely stroll along the beach. He answered all her questions openly and naturally without once resorting back to his little interview-stipulation game. And he hadn’t even rubbed his chin on the hard questions she threw at him. It was a funny, almost strange thought to have, but as she walked beside Jermaine, she was plagued with a sense of guilt over the good time she was having. Guilt that she was out here, basking in the sunset off Venice Beach with Jermaine Hill, while her star-crazed best friend, Tasha, had literally dreamed of having moments such as this. Goodness, Tasha would kill to have a moment like this. But what did she have to feel guilty over? This was her job, right? She was strictly on assignment.

Assignment my behind . . . I’m starting to enjoy this . . .

“So, Jermaine, since we just cleared up the fact that the reason you’re not married yet is because you haven’t found someone to connect with on every level . . . can I assume that if you did find such a woman, you’d marry her?”

He appeared a bit surprised by the question. “Well, yeah. Why wouldn’t I marry a woman like that?”

“Because some brothers are scared to commit, even if they have found someone who fulfills them on every level. Putting myself in the shoes and minds of your fans, I’m just curious to know what you would do.”

“If I were to find such a woman?”

“Yes.”

He rubbed his chin for the first time that day. “I’m not afraid of commitment. Not at all. And I think a love like that, between a man and a woman, is a beautiful thing, y’know?” Still rubbing his chin. “Yeah, I’d marry you . . . uh . . . I mean her.” He began laughing nervously. “Yeah, I’d marry her.”

You just say what I think you did? You did, didn’t you? “So why are you so nervous talking about this? I mean, the great Jermaine Hill, the golden-voiced speaker who excites and inspires the country about life and all—I didn’t think I’d ever get to see you nervous.”

“I’m not nervous,” he quickly retorted. Defensive, now.

“Oh, really?”

He cleared his throat and stuck his hands in his pockets. “Really.”

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