The story and action are the same, but a few of the names (mostly last names) are slightly different. Occasionally, I pluck names out of my memory as ...likely for a particular character and later realize they are the same or very similar to the names of people I knew at one time or another, even though the character bears little or no resemblence to the actual person. So, changing the names serves two purposes. First, to protect the innocent. Second, to pull the SOL version more closely in line. "Martha gasped when she heard this, and John looked like somebody had kicked him in the balls. "Son, such a thing as that is downright blasphemous! Only God can join two people in marriage, and it has to be done in a church!" OK, that's what I meant when I said that I came from a place with different customs. Could Mary and I travel to Boston or Plymouth and get married in a church there, for example?" No, a couple must be married in their own church. There is no provision for doing anything. It makes that particular man look desperate for impressing her, and that is so boring and useless.... Also, if she texts you or calls you, let her wait for a little while. Don't answer her immediately. Give her the chance to miss you and think about you a little. This is not only about the body language, it is also about the anticipation of which I will write to y'all more in another blog post. Anticipation, as well as the body language, is one of the main ingredients in sparking and increasing. I'm sure you've had a long day. Thank you for your time." She paused and grinned as she added, "And thanks for the stroll down memory lane."I offered her my hand which she shook as I replied, "Definitely my pleasure, Ms. Page. You two have a wonderful weekend." I looked to her daughter, looking lovely in a short, flared skirt that showed off her long, toned legs. "See you on Monday, Kelsey."Mother and daughter retreated to the door where Michelle stopped and turned back, an odd, almost nervous.
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