Running Away From Love by Jessica Tamara Read Free Book Online Page B

Jasmine?”
    “I want to know whatever you want to tell me.”
    “Well,” he began,” I was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. I’m 27 years old, and I currently play pro basketball for the Brooklyn Nets.”
    I was intrigued. “Wow, a basketball player, huh? So that’s why you’re so tall.”
    He smiled. Why do you say it like that? Is that a bad thing?”
    I laughed. “No, it’s not a bad thing. I’m a huge basketball fan actually. But sorry to tell you this, but I’m a loyal Los Angeles Lakers fan. I hope your ego isn’t as big as lot of basketball players out here. And I really hope you aren’t a hoe.”
    At that he laughed hard. “Whatever I’m a good man. Not all basketball players are hoes, despite what a lot of women may think. However, I will admit I do have a little bit of an ego, but I can tell you’re the type of girl who likes it. And in regards to your poor team selection you need tickets to come see my team play.”
    I laughed and teased, “Naw, sweetie my team has multiple world championships under their belt, so I would say I’m doing just fine. Plus, my grandfather was a huge Lakers fan, so it runs in my blood. But good luck with trying to convert me! I have been riding with my team for years now, and I would never cheat on them with a net no matter how cute he may be.”
                  He smiled as he said “So you think I’m cute, huh? Well I like that you’re loyal to your team! That tells me that you’re a loyal person in general. So how about you tell me a little bit about yourself. What brings you to NYC all by yourself? This city can be a lot to handle. Why isn’t your man here to protect you?”
    “I really don’t need anyone to protect me. But that was a cute way of trying to see if I have a man. And by the way, I do not have a man in my life right now because if I did I wouldn’t be sitting here with you. But a little bit about myself is that I was born and raised in Buffalo, NY. I am 24 years old. What brought me here is that I just got a job over at Vibe Magazine as an associate music editor. Moving here by myself was kind of a hard decision for me because my family isn’t here. I‘m definitely not used to being alone this much. And from time to time, I do wish that I had a man around me just for the company. But I had a dream that I wanted to pursue, so when the chance presented itself, I took it.”
    He looked intrigued by my words. He actually listened to what I was saying. I never had a man actually listen to what I had to say, and actually seem interested.
    When I finished, he said, “Wow, so you are a pretty successful woman I’m impressed. I have to admit it is very sexy how driven and independent you are. Not a lot of woman out here have a mind of their own. Let alone handle their business like it should be done.”
    I blushed slightly. “Thank you. I guess I’m going to be pretty busy here, but it’s worth it to me because I love it. I love writing and music so it’s a dream come true for me. Who wouldn’t love to do something for a living they really love.”
    Our food came, and we ate and talked and laughed the whole time. I was having an amazing time with him so far.
    After we finished eating he asked “So, are you ready to go on the rest of our date? There is a party tonight I was invited to, and I would love for you to be my date for the night.”
    I said “Okay, that sounds good. I’m ready whenever you are.”
    As we left the restaurant he grabbed me by the hand, and we walked out together. He wrapped his arm around my waist, and he held onto me as if he was staking his claim on me. My apprehension kicked in almost instantly. So I removed myself out of his grasp, and put some distance between us. He just looked at me and smiled. I think he could sense my apprehension but chose to ignore it. So we got into his truck heading to our next destination.
                  As we pulled up in front of the club the valet guy