Attraction (Irresistible) by Senayda Pierre Read Free Book Online Page A

places meant roommates would eventually have sex with each other and that tended to end badly. Carina had never asked her stepbrother about his accommodations over at his university. She just ass umed he stayed with other guys.
    Carina’s stepbrother, Diego, was every girl’s dream; handsome face, protective nature, witty personality, with a brilliant mind. He was completing his senior year at another college. He’d begged Carina to go to school with him but she hadn’t been accepted. His was an Ivy League school and although she’d graduated with honors she hadn’t met all the necessary test scores and extracurricular requirements to make the final cut. Carina didn’t take it personally. She’d only applied for his benefit.
    Thinking of Diego reminded Carina how much she missed home. Most people wouldn’t guess that Carina and Diego weren’t related by blood. His dad had married her mom. It was their 2 nd marriages and they were products of 1 st marriages. Regardless, they had a great family and amazing home life. Carina thanked the heavens everyday for those small blessings.
    Carina swallowed the uncomfortable lump in her throat as she followed Desirae into the building. Carina could see that this party didn’t discriminate. There were as many freshmen present as there were seniors. The whole building was hosting the party, not just one room or one floor. Carina stood in place completely dumbfounded. Wasn’t someone going to get in trouble for this? Where was campus security right now?
    Carina held Desirae’s hand as they walked from room to room. Some rooms had intimate gatherings with people just sitting around drinking and chatting while other rooms held themes. They passed drinking rooms, dancing rooms, and what Desirae described as sex rooms. Carina abruptly turned away as she realized that a girl was giving some guy head. Desirae burst out laughing at Carina’s appalled expression.
    “Girl, you’d think you were a virgin!” She scolded, rolling her eyes at Carina.
    “But I’m no skank giving head for everyone to see!” Carina scoffed. Her reply only made Desirae laugh harder.
    A girl with mocha skin and short cinnamon-colored hair smothered Desirae in a giant bear hug. “You c ame!!” She squealed in delight.
    “Yes and this is my roommate Carina!” Desirae introduced the girls. Carina waved not knowing if a more formal introduction was necessary. The girl had brilliant hazel e yes that sparkled in the light.
    “Hi Carina, I’m Andrea! I’ve heard quite a bit about you!” Andrea had an amazing smile that instantly made you feel welcome.
    Carina silently raised her eyebrows at Desirae. She could not say the same about the girl. Although they talked about a lot of things this was the first time Carina was meeting any one Desirae’s friends outside of their building. Carina smiled hoping to ease the awkwardness of the moment.
    Andrea led them to a small table with food and drinks. An iPod sat in the corner playing a variety of music. One moment the room would be bouncing to a heavy beat and the next moment they’d be singing to a popular tune. Carina looked around the room in dismay. She didn’t recognize anyone but her roommate. She really needed to make an effort to meet more people.
    Andrea and Desirae stood huddled next to each other gossiping as Carina stood off to their side. It was one of their differences. Desirae was Ms. Busybody. Carina grabbed a plate of finger foods from the table and attempted to mingle with others in the room. She kept her eye on Desirae knowing the girl wandered off too easily.
    Carina kept checking her phone watching the time pass. It was almost midnight but Carina was didn’t want to stay any longer. She was bored out of her mind and it didn’t look like things were going to get any more exciting. According to Desirae it was still early but Carina felt lame just standing around. She headed toward her roommate with the intention of telling her she’d see