Sasha: The Wallflower (The Wallflower Series Book 1) by R.J. Fletcher Read Free Book Online Page A

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    Dmitri continued, “I knew she was innocent and not as experienced as her friends but I honestly had no idea that she was a virgin. I think I would have gone about things a little bit more skillfully.”
    Slade smirked. “Does it even really matter? Either way, your intention is the same. You meant to use her just to appease your cock.” He slowly placed his beer on the coffee table. “If this girl is as innocent as you say, maybe it would be best for you to just not see her anymore. You said yourself that she became very emotionally distraught when she figured you only meant to sleep with her. I think she may actually be a little too vulnerable. Unlike the other women in your life, Dmitri, this girl only knows how to play for keeps. And you are bound to hurt her detrimentally if you play with her.
    “I still don’t understand your avoidance and utter dislike of serious relationships but I accept your opinion. However, if you have no intention of changing your views, do not lead this girl on. I can promise you that you will regret it.”
    Dmitri took in Slade’s serious tone. “If I could, I would stay away. I hardly know her, but I felt so protective of her that night. And, I’ll be honest with you; I’m worried that just sleeping with her won’t make this shit go away.”
    Slade leaned back against the couch, his legs spread comfortably in front of him. He had never seen his friend seem so lost before. Dmitri had a reputation of being a lady’s man since before they had met half a decade ago. For Dmitri, it wasn’t a mask but something he prided himself on. To come across someone that produced more than sexual desire for him was unexplored territory.
    “Why are you telling me this?” he asked, even though he already knew the answer.
    “Because you’re the romantic one. You actually want a long-term serious relationship and actively seek them out. I’m out of my comfort zone with this. I don’t know why I keep thinking about her, worrying if she’s okay.”
    “Maybe it’s because you genuinely like her, Dmitri.”
    Dmitri snorted. “Well, that’s new.”
    “Those beautiful bimbos you used to date, beyond the bedroom, they had little substance and therefore no meaning for you. This woman, Sasha, is different for you because there is so much more to her than her looks. And so you care about her. Simple as that. There’s nothing wrong with seeing a woman as more than a sexual object. In fact, I highly encourage it. Being in a genuine relationship with the right person is more fulfilling than a night with one of those bimbos you fuck.”
    Even though a part of him could concede to Slade’s opinion, he stubbornly shook his head. “I could never fit into that idea of the perfect relationship. Even if I wanted to, I’m completely wrong for her. She’s the polar opposite of anyone I’ve ever considered to be marriage material for me.”
    “Because she’s black?”
    Dmitri glared at his friend in chastisement. “No. Because she would expect more from me than just a weekly allowance for shopping sprees. And that’s not something I’m willing to give.”
    “It seems as if you are just stubbornly resisting the chance to change your preconceived ideas about relationships. If you aren’t willing to give yourself the opportunity to be with her on more than a physical level, what are you going to do to get your mind off this chick?”
    “So you are saying I should give this a shot?”
    Slade shrugged. “What other options do you have?”

    It had been several weeks since the living room incident, so Sasha was completely shocked to see Dmitri walk into the diner. His eyes were searching until they landed on her and visibly hardened with determination. In an effort to escape, she retreated to the kitchen. As she leaned against the wall praying that he would eventually leave, her heart raced even harder when she saw him burst through the swinging door. Arrogantly, he walked toward her, ignoring the