A Tattered Love by Nickie Seidler Read Free Book Online

the door and took off for the beach. We blasted the latest hip-hop tunes and sang along cheerfully as we made our way there.
     

 
     
     
     
     
     
     
    ** CHAPTER 4 **
     
Dustin
              I served the ball, and tried to get into my game spirit. We were almost done with the game when I saw, Abby and Riley laying their beach towels on the sand. I had to do a double take because I was shocked to see Riley. Then, all I could do was stare as she was undressing, and was then in only her bikini. Simply stunning! I focused back on the game, spiked the ball to the other side of the court, and made a winning score. The guys on my team all yelled and cheered for me for scoring the winning point. Evan yelled for me, and we ran over to the girls. Evan heaped Abby up in his arms and hugged her while spinning her around.
“Hey, Riley.” I grinned walking over to where their towels were laying.
“Hey, Dustin. Looks like you guys had a good game.”
“It was a good game. We won!” I said excitedly. Riley, can we talk, please. I just want to talk, I promise.” I offered my hand to her.
“Sure.” She said sharply. I helped her off the ground as we started to walk away.
Abby winked at me and smiled. “Ok, you guys, see you in a bit.”
I took Riley’s hand, which felt so smooth to the touch, and we walked away from the others.
“So do you think we can start over? I mean, not start over, but I just really want to talk to you. I’m actually surprised you came.” I lifted her hand to my mouth and gently planted a sweet, soft kiss.
She looked at me and tried to smile, but I could tell something was on her mind. “Converse with me, Riley.”
We reached a spot where I was able to finally pull her aside and talk to her privately. I focused all my attention on her.
“Dustin, I don’t sleep around,” She reminded me. “In fact, you’re only the second person I’ve been with.”
“I know that. I never thought you were like that.” I chimed in.
“Let me talk, please?” She demanded.
“Go ahead.” I raised my hand in a circular motion to signal for her to keep going.
Gosh, she looks so beautiful. She’s standing in front of me in this adorable, sexy bikini. I can’t help but keep my eyes on her.
She looked directly at me and began to talk. “The only thing I can make sense of is that I want to get to know you. What I didn’t know is that your Dad owns Eddie’s Seaside Pub. You have been on my mind a lot Dustin; I’ve just been embarrassed. I left for two reasons—I felt awkward, and I had to get home to walk my dog.” Riley sighed. “I just am not sure what I want in my life right now. I don’t know if I have time for a guy as I much as I want to see if this works.”
I was flabbergasted. I wasn’t sure I knew how to respond. All I knew is that her touch drove me wild. I wanted nothing more than to get to know her. I wanted to just nestle myself up to her and do everything in my power to make her want to be with me. I knew I needed to say all the right things.
“I’m sorry that I didn’t tell you about my father, I really am. I don’t like discussing my father’s business. It’s a long story, but we haven’t gotten along in a few years. I want you to feel comfortable with me. I haven’t felt so strongly for someone I barely knew before in my life. No girl has ever made me feel like I feel when I’m around you. Please, we’ll make time. Just give me one chance, that’s all I ask.”
I spoke the honest truth. I just want her to give me one chance.
“How do we do this? Do we start backwards since we’ve already slept together?”
“How about this,” I took both of her hands squeezing them in mine, “Would you like to go on an official date with me, Riley?”
“Only if it’s official,” She had a very sarcastic tone.
I snickered. “I’m making it official. When is your free night?” I asked.
“I’m off Wednesday this week.”
“I work until three. I can pick you up at five for