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Chapter Thirty-Four

matters not that I am still married. I feel it is my life’s purpose
to do everything within my power to be with this man.
Unfortunately, the man of my dreams continues to mess
around with Erica. But I can see that, day by day, she is fast
becoming just ‘one of the dancers.’ Possibly because there is a
special bond forming between us as we perform more shows
together. Gord sees the audience response to my music and
comedy. He is discovering that there are many sides to me. I
think he’s even becoming a fan.
I feel like I’ve been cast in the leading role of a romance
novel. To be falling in love on this whirlwind tour of the
Middle East is nothing less than extraordinary. Our senses
are continually heightened. Gord and I experience so many
firsts together. What could be more exciting than exploring
the ancient ruins of Israel’s Masada Fortress or dipping our
feet in the Jordan River. Covering ourselves in black mud from
head to toe at the Dead Sea? Smoking our first hookah pipe
and sharing Turkish coffee with the local men on the streets of
Cairo. Getting lost in the labyrinth of its sprawling bazaar with
the lure of exotic spices and perfumes filling the air.
Sharing the privileged military and UN experience
together is a true gift. We are constantly being wined and dined
by important officials. We are escorted into a demilitarized
war zone in Cyprus, only patrolled by the UN - a place where
civilians are never allowed. We ride in military tanks and shoot
Colt C7/C8’s at a driving range. It is all incredible!
There’s an ease and comfort to our relationship but it is
also exhilarating, powerful and frightening. I don’t think I’ve
ever felt so natural with anyone in such a short period of time.
Gord and I are beginning to finish one another’s thoughts. The
chemistry, our love of music and performing and our similar
sense of humour, all seems too good to be true.

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