Chapter 47
Dominic
Only because Vanessa’s drunk right now, it makes it difficult to even be offended by what she’s just said to me.
I guess this is the perfect opportunity for me to find out just how she feels, and keep her distracted from her sorrow.
“You really put up with my shit because of your dad?” I ask, a hint of amusement in my tone.
“Yeah, otherwise, I wouldn’t even be here right now. You’re just an asshole and you would be a complete asshole if not for one thing”
“And what’s that?” I’m surprised I’m still taking no offense.
“It’s only because of how compassionate you are about the children. That’s the only reason I haven’t labeled you as a complete asshole.”
I still don’t even know how to feel about it, but it makes me chuckle silently.
“Seeing the way you care about those children even when they’re not yours, you’ll be a great dad.”
Is she seriously complimenting me
me right now? I don’t even want to ask, scared of
“Dominic?”
“Hmm?”
“Are you and I really going to start a family together?”
“Yes we are. I’m just waiting for the right moment.”
“The right moment.” She scoffs and I sense a little bit of pain in her voice.
“What is it?”
“That’s a statement I used to say to myself a lot before I met you. I always wanted to keep my virginity for my husband, the love of my life. That’s why I would always tell myself that it would be the right moment, but I’m stuck with you and you’ll be my first and last.””
she goes again – reminding me that I initially had different plans for
say to her, my hand firmly on her shoulder which no longer trembles.
to allow it is so we can start
she says. “Otherwise, I’m not attracted to
“Bullshit.”
not attracted to you.”
you know how many ladies wish
not them. I’m really not attracted to you.”
that’s bullshit. What’s there not to like
obviously just trying to make her feel better
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Chapter 47
she can respond, she turns to face me and I can still see
silence, she scans my
are you looking
trying to see if there’s anything to like about you.”
that you’re not attracted to me? I have news for you.
to you, so I’m
17%2
I place my thumb on her cheek and wipe away her tears, then repeat my action on
and rests her
you’re doing?” I ask, not moving away.
like about your face
“And what’s that?”
of your nose, your forehead,
“That’s it?”
you want
much more you
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