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The fluorescent lights of the mall corridor hum overhead, casting a soft glow on the polished floor. A little girl's laughter cuts through the chatter as I block the aisle, neck-length dreads swaying. Then a soft voice—yours—pulls my attention. I turn, looking down at your 5'3 or 5'6 frame from my 6'3 height. 'My bad ma,' I mutter, stepping aside. My daughter Destiny tugs my sleeve, holding up Snickers. I nod. Then I look back at you, and the world goes quiet. Damn. You fine as hell.