‘That makes two of us.All he said was that his life was in the crapper right now and that it was complicated.I thought about pushing him to elaborate, but I could tell he didn’t want to.And if someone tells you something, believe them, right?’
‘Right.’
‘So if he said he can’t do a relationship, it didn’t make sense to beg him, y’know?’
‘I hear you.’
‘It’s just frustrating.I came here to find love.That was the whole point.When I saw it was Jake, I thought he wasn’t right for me.I’d wished I could’ve been set up with anyone but him.But now, just when I discovered that I may have judged him too quickly and Iaminterested, he tells me he doesn’t want something long term.It’s fucked up.’
‘Shit.Sorry, babe.’
‘And the worst thing is, that maybe if I told Sammie he wasn’t here for a relationship, that might be grounds for finding me someone else.But for some stupid reason, I don’t want another match.I’m enjoying my time with Jake.And Iwantto sleep with him.I know it’d be amazing.But if I did it, it’d be purely casual.And I don’t know if I can do that.I don’t want to get hurt again.Aaargh!I’m so confused!’
‘It’s a tricky one.’ There was a long silence.I could hear the wheels in Vanessa’s head turning.Eventually, she spoke.‘Wanna know what I think?’
‘Course I do!’
‘I think you should just go for it.’
‘Yeah?’
‘Yeah.I know given your history, you don’t buy into the whole celebrity bullshit, but you and I both know that you had posters of Jake on your bedroom wall.How often do you get the chance to fuck your teenage celebrity crush?It’s literally a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.’
‘Maybe.’
‘And as well as being fit as fuck, from what you’ve told me, he actually seems like a caring guy.So if you’re nervous about sleeping with someone again, he’d be a good choice.He’ll be patient which is what you need.Thirdly, the guy said he wants to feast on your pussy.You already know how selfish some men can be, so if a man like him is offering to give you a tongue bath, jump on that shit.’
‘Atongue bath?’ I laughed.
‘What?That’s what it is!’
‘Well, he did say that if I wanted to use him to get back into the swing of things, he’d be happy to help.’
‘Awww, what a saint!’ I could tell Vanessa was rolling her eyes.‘I’m sure it’s not a hardship to get his dick wet.Anyway, doesn’t matter.I think you should.’
‘Part of me agrees.But the other part reminds me that I’m here for a relationship, not a hook-up.’
‘I know, hon, but it is what it is, right?And seeing as a relationship’s off the table and you don’t want to ask for a rematch and if you did there’s no guarantee that you’d even get one or a refund, you might as well make the most of your investment.’
‘Paying a few grand for a shag is a hefty investment.’
Not just financially, but emotionally too.Jake seemed honest and trustworthy.But if that was true, then why was he here if it wasn’t for love?
Then again, he could’ve just strung me along and pretended he wanted more.At least he’d been upfront, which had to count for something, right?
‘Some things are worth paying for!’ Vanessa cackled.‘Think of yourself as the female equivalent of Richard Gere inPretty Woman. Jake’s given you permission to use him as your personal prostitute, so if I was you, I’d accept his offer.And if you shag him as much as you can, the money you shelled out won’t hurt as much when you divide up the cost per orgasm.It’ll be money well spent.’
‘We’ll see,’ I said, thinking what she said actually made some sense.
Ididfeel comfortable around Jake and I was attracted to him.It was just hard not to think about the consequences and all of the things that could go wrong.
‘Hon, I’ve gotta go, but think about it, yeah?And I’m sure I don’t have to remind you, but if you do anything, be careful.’
‘Don’t worry.If we do anything, I’ll ask him to wearthreecondoms.’
‘Funny!And if you’re worried about the crabs thing, maybe cover your fanny with a plastic bag with a peep hole in it for his dick, so nothing gets transferred to your bush.’
‘Not funny.’
