“I’m dead serious. Here, want proof? Let’s ask an expert.” Before I know what she’s doing, she has the phone on speaker.
“Hello, Izzy. Sofia’s already at work. I’m not giving you a ride.”
Matt’s amused voice filters through the phone. I cringe when I realize what she’s planning to do. Matt’s like my brother; we solidified that last night. I don’t want him thinking about my vagina.
“Asshole. I don’t need a ride. I have a question for you.”
“Shoot.”
“Would you prefer a woman who has a well-used and flappy pussy or a brand spanking new virgin?” She gives me a pointed look, and I feel my face turning red.
“You twisted fucking bitch. I’m not playing these sick games with you, Izzy. This game turns bad for me quickly no matter what I say.”
“It’s not a game… This time. Just answer please. It’s a serious question.”
“If it’s up to me, I would say I wouldn’t want the flappy one, but it’s a big deal to sleep with a virgin. They often become attached. Besides, you know me, Iz. I don’t jump into bed with anyone.”
Matt is right. Who wants to sleep with a virgin? I zone out of their conversation as I think on his words. Could Lo not want me because of my virginity? It’s not as if I kept it on purpose. I’m selective in the men I’m around. The ones I have tried to date always disappeared on me after a couple of dates. At least the ones I have dated recently. I have a nagging suspicion it’s related to a certain tall, dark, and deadly man.
“Mia.”
I jerk when I feel Izzy touch my arm.
“Huh? Sorry.”
“Matt is talking to you.”
“Oh. Matt?”
I look to the phone.
“Listen, Mia. You’re a beautiful and gorgeous woman. If you had wanted to date me for real, I would have jumped at the chance, virgin or not.”
I feel my face heat.
“With that being said, the man you lust after is a complex beast. I don’t know him well enough, but I do know he hasn’t been out with other women for a while. I know that if one of the men even looks at you wrong, he puts them in their place. The man might not tell you how he feels, but I want you to pay attention to his actions. You might learn more than you think you know.”
My heart warms at his admission. Could he be right? Am I missing something?
“Thanks, Matt. I don’t know how you got roped into this, but I appreciate your advice. I love you like a brother, but if I didn’t, you would be one hell of a catch. One day some girl is going to be very happy.”
He chuckles. “You went mushy on me. I think it’s my cue to go. Goodbye, girls.” He hangs up before we can respond.
“Why did you call him? He’s now thinking about my vagina.” I drop my head in my hands.
“First, you went out on a date with him last night, so it’s weird hearing you calling him your brother now. Second, I’m making a point, Mia. You think Lo doesn’t want you because you’re a virgin. It’s not true. Want my honest opinion?”
“As if I can stop you,” I mumble.
“I’m going to ignore that comment. I think he does want you, but it scares him. Think about it. Lorenzo’s a twenty-nine-year-old man who has never had a serious relationship. Then you walk into his life. This gorgeous twenty-one-year-old vixen who has somehow wormed her way under his skin.”
I think on her words. I am much younger than him. Could that be why? Why the hell do I care again? Then I think about his smile. About all the times we sat and had conversations while on my protection detail. It’s why I care. He crawled under my skin as well.
“Well, what am I supposed to do then, Iz?”
A slow smile fills her face. “Do you want him? Irrevocably want him? You have to be sure.”
I don’t even need to think about it. Lo has been the number-one star in my dream since the day I met him. “Yes.”
