MALIYAH
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Fortunately for me, I retrieved my tongue from the cat that stole it as soon as Rich’s words hit me, “Will you be my girlfriend?”
I snorted, battling my lashes as I responded without a tiny bit of hesitation, “Hëll no!”
Yes, he was an attractive man.
A rich one with a reputation that was as attractive as his looks.
Yes, he was a good father that could step in as one for my kids.
Yes, I was sexually attracted to him and still can’t get him out of my dreams despite how annoying I find him.
But that was exactly the problem, he was annoying.
An annoying obnoxious man wasn’t who I needed in my life.
The brutal breakup with Ruder had taught me not to trust my body. The body can be stupid enough to fall or feel for a man who wouldn’t take care of one's heart and soul. To
