I Almost Made Love in an Elevator

When the holidays come a-knocking get extra frisky.

Enjoy my new fictional story featuring Candi, the protagonist of my first romance novel, Candi. Also, don’t forget to subscribe to Give Them Romance, my new newsletter with my business partner, Krista. That’s where I am sharing my writing now, including relationship listicles and journalistic articles, poetry, and fictional stories like this one.

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“All I want for Christmaaaaaaaaaaaaas is youuuuuuuuuuu!” I belt out Mariah Carey’s Christmas anthem in front of the bathroom mirror. Fire engine red lipstick on point, thanks to the makers of Wet & Wild, I blow a kiss at my reflection. 

“Ok, Candi.” I begin my pep talk. “Get out there and sing this song like you’re the Dominican Mariah. You got this!” 

I step out of Tortilla Restaurant’s bathroom and scan the room to find Robert, the host of tonight’s holiday party. My eyes stop at the bar. “There you are!” I say to myself. I smooth out my red velvet Mrs. Claus outfit, a requirement to get the singing gig, and confidently strut toward him. He looks over his shoulder and waves me over. I wave back, smile wide, and suddenly, feel myself wobble. Robert’s eyes widen as I slip on a lemon wedge and land on my back. 

“Are you okay?” A man in a black suit and bow tie rushes to my side and lifts me off the floor while still holding a serving tray of hors d'oeuvres. 

I shake my head and peer into his large, baby-blue eyes. “You’re my hero,” I gush. 

What happens next? Candi gets messy. How? Read the rest to find out! And don’t forget to subscribe and share!