Chapter 73

NATHAN

"What's wrong with good old casual sex? Why complicate everything?" I question.

"I don't think all women can have sex without involving emotions, bro. But your case is more than complicated, Ryan. First, what was going through your mind when you decided to have sex with a virgin? Then you let her get too close, working with you. In a way, you let yourself get involved and deserve what she's doing to you."

"Damn! I don't even know if I'm in love with her."

"You miss her, almost hit a guy that night at the club, what is that besides jealousy? I had never seen you in that state before. If you're not in love, then what?"

"I just don't want anyone messing with what's mine."

"Yes, you and your control issues. I think that must be one more reason why you won't work out. Women don't like to be treated like objects."

"It's not objectification, it's just care, I want to protect her. I'm not that kind of guy. I'm not insecure, and certainly, not a jerk who wants to use her. I just can't