Status Updates From Let Them Talk (Encounters, 23)

First story was a cute little story about fantasizing about an office romance that eventually comes true

"I'll be honest, I want whatever it takes to be the focus of your world," he admitted. "I want you to rely on me, cling to me. Forget everything and let go. Feel and not think. Surrender completely."

- Oh-kay. 1.) No one talks like this.

2.) Trust like that has to be EARNED, dude. You can't just BOOM expect her to trust you implicitly. It takes a lot of time and effort.

Matthew closed his eyes and rubbed his forehead as he considered where he'd gone wrong. Sydney Tate was a city girl, used to sophisticated men, and he had proven how rough and primitive he could be. It was just as well. he had his own reasons for staying away.

- !!! Nothing is wrong with your kissing skills. Stop being such a drama king!!!

He automatically placed his hand at the base of her spine as he led her out of the diner. She tensed under his touch but she didn't pull away.

- Get your hand off of her, dickwad. Gah! I hate when men touch me like they have a fucking right to touch me. Did I say you could touch me!!?!? Back the fuck off!

"...And that's the turn-on for men." She frowned and looked away. "They want to show how much power they have over women. Show the world that they can make normally reasonable women take stupid risks."

- You are completely exposing yourself and your psyche to this man right now. You'd better watch out!

"I don't think that's the thing that's turning men on." At least, that hadn't been her personal experience. "It's the fact that the woman is exposing herself to a great deal of risk."

"The guy wouldn't let her get caught. It's for his eyes only." From his tone, Sydney realized Matthew would take care of his woman even in the throes of passion. "That's part of the fantasy."

I have a lot to say about this

She shrugged. "It's written to shock the reader, and it doesn't offer a lot of insight or information. Then again, seducing a man isn't rocket science."

Matthew tilted his head and crossed his arms. "Is that right?"

- Yes, that's right.

At first he had considered pursuing her but she was a sophisticated woman who wouldn't be interested in a guy like him. He hadn't traveled the world; he didn't wear designer brands. A fling, a one-night-stand, was all he could hope for.

- That doesn't make any sense; your whole thought process is wrong.