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Chapter 18

Tally

The next morning, I wake up to the feeling of soft, light breathing on the back of my neck. I realize that I feel so comfortable in his bed and that I've never really felt this way about anyone.

When I see on my phone that it's almost one thirty, I quietly get out of bed and go outside for my daily run. I needed to clear my head with all of the crazy shit going on in my life right now, from Jess leaving to the fling I have with Ryder or whatever he considers it.

Ryder probably did this to other women too, making them feel special then throw them away like a piece of garbage after he got what he wanted. It will be the same for me. Ryder doesn't want an emotional relationship, he prefers purely physical which I suppose I'm okay with it.

I can't fall for Ryder. I thought I had feelings for him, but I can't. It will only make things worse. I wanted someone like Ryder for so long. A pure gentleman who treats every woman equally (which may actually be a bad thing), but I can't fall for his charm. I just can't.

After forty minutes, I got back to the house sweating and made Ryder some lunch before I took a shower. Sighing, I went up to his room to grab a pair of shorts and a t-shirt and straight to the bathroom and took my clothes off, looking at myself in the mirror. I can't believe I'm putting myself through this shit.

I shook my head and got in the shower. Pull yourself together, Tally. You can do this. Although I wasn't sure if I could. The man was amazing, and I don't want to ever leave him.

"Tally?" I heard his voice after I finished showering and got dressed.

"In here."

I saw his reflection behind mine as I brushed my hair, and I noticed him smiling at me. "What are you smiling at?"

"I'm just glad you're here." I felt his arms wrap around my waist and kissed my neck.

"I made you some lunch. Go eat before it gets cold."

"Yes, ma'am."

When I finished brushing my hair, I saw him eating at the kitchen table. "This BLT is amazing."

"Oh, it's nothing fancy."

"It's still good. So, what are the plans for the day?"

"You tell me."

"There's a dinner I need to go to tonight for work. It's formal attire so I have to call and get you a dress."

"Oh. I umm... I don't have to go, Ryder."

"You're going whether if you like it or not." He said in a firm tone.

No. This is NOT something that we should do together. "Umm... okay."

"Just okay?"

"I mean... is it really a good idea?"

"I want my baby girl with me."

Yeah right... "Okay."

"Okay what?"

"Okay daddy?"

"Yes. Get your sexy ass dressed now."

As I rolled my eyes, he grabbed my arm. "Ow Ryder, that hurts."

"Did you just roll your eyes at me?"

"I umm... maybe?"

"You might regret that later."

"Oh really?" As I slid my hand down shirt, he slapped my hand away when I went to reach for his sweatpants.

"Get dressed. Now."

The tone in his voice made it clear that getting dressed was an order, so I went to his bedroom and grabbed the dress out of the closet. How can someone be so bossy and demanding, yet so sweet and sexy at the same time?

Ryder has me in a place right where he wants me and although I should kick him to the curb, I don't want to. He's the type of man I've been looking for.