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A Man's Black Heart. Nuria Farai
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isbn 9783347091986
Автор произведения Nuria Farai
Жанр Контркультура
Издательство Readbox publishing GmbH
Jade
Chapter 1
Just another night of depression and guilt. Jade rubbed her face energetically to clear her heavy thoughts. Years of sorrow clung to her. She would never be happy with him. No matter how much she wished for it, he never wavered. He was ever her loving and caring best friend, her self-appointed brother. Yet he was nothing like a brother to her, except for the feeling of deep trust she had in him. But what did it matter, since he would never desire her. Since the day they had been to the zoo, she was in love with him. Tariq, her best friend. He was a Pakistani economist and kick-boxer with eye-catching exotic looks and dashing green eyes. Her girlfriends mouth-watered over him, all except Taylor, who knew about Jade’s feelings. That love was the cause of all her pain. In three years of close and continuous friendship, he had never let down his guard. Not once. He was a heterosexual man, after all, not shy with girls, neither in a relationship nor in love with another woman. Yet, even when savagely drunk, he would not touch her. Sure, he would cuddle her more often, draw her into his arms, but it was like a mother hen gathering her offspring under her wings. She was not a baby chicken. She was attractive to men with her long, blonde locks and a slim, yet distinctly feminine body. Sensual, as Taylor said. How could a man with a functioning member not once want her in three years? He had seen her in a bathing suit, in an evening gown, in a pajama, and even naked with only a small towel wrapped around her skin. But his harness had never slipped. He was so damned controlled. As a friend, he could lose his temper. When she dated guys, he checked on her dates and demanded she write him regularly text messages to make sure she was alright. She always had to write in a certain way to ensure she was doing this with her free will. He was a smart guy. When she returned, he would wait in front of her flat, muscular arms crossed in front of his wide chest, glaring at her date. He mustered her like a pimp, ensuring his ware was undamaged, as she often complained. Not that she ever had sex. At least, only oral sex. It was all her boyfriends could get from her. She only wanted Tariq, and had never had a real sexual appetite before meeting him.
But Tariq was ice.
Yet, Tariq was fire. He had wanted Jade since the very first time he had met her. That was three years ago. His heart still clenched in agony at the memory. It did every time. When he saw the dashing blonde with long, well-trained legs and a curvy shape, the sweetest smile on her full lips, with loving eyes and a sharp wit, he was a goner. When she started telling silly jokes, he knew she was for life. When she bent down to pat a puppy and stuck out her delicious, muscular butt, he knew not how to react. He then ran to the men’s restroom to jerk off, much to his shame. It was shockingly humiliating. He tried to check his chances with her, but her sweetness was a powerful cover for her disappointment in men, her distrust in family and relationships. He felt her sadness and pain, and with great regret he decided he would be her close friend, if she let him, but never more. Until she could let love enter her world again, love and trust. Two years later, they had gained a strong relationship. Three years later, a strong friendship and strong pain and a distinct feeling of hopelessness. Yes, he felt despair. Every time he held her, when she was crying, or happy, or just glad to be with him, he felt wary. Wary of playing games, of denying his gigantic urge to kiss her mindless before shagging her to the Hindukush Mountain ranges, and then to the moon and back.
Tonight Jade was invited at his place to have dinner. On top of his other accomplishments, Tariq was a gifted cook. He enjoyed cooking her favorite meals for her. She put on her prettiest dress and matching high heels. Underneath she wore a black lace bra with matching slip. You never knew. Not that she expected the unlikely. Still. It made her feel attractive, even if he treated her like a child when it came to her sexuality. When she arrived at his door, she swore to relax and to act as she always did. After tonight, it was time to reach to a decision. Either she gathered up her courage and told him she wanted to be with him, or she ran far, far away. If he turned her down, she would equally run. She could always find a job in a remote country or add another Master to hers. He flung the door open and beamed at her. His hair was ruffled, around his slim hips he wore an apron with a silly cartoon design and a black t-shirt that accentuated his broad chest and biceps. He looked smoking hot, his beautiful lips so kissable, the bright eyes shining with tenderness. „You have just arrived in time! The damn roast is not tender at all, it’s dry, and I cannot understand why. What to do with it?“ She kissed him fleetingly on the cheek and then pushed past him to take a look at the unruly meat. It was a bit dry. She thought for a moment, and finally they decided to cut it up and add a vinegar-mustard sauce to it. She loved cooking with him. They stood in perfect harmony side by side, chopping onions and mixing the sauce. Tariq glanced at her sideways. She looked beautiful, the red dress showing off her glorious hair and fine figure. A very feminine figure with round breasts and curvy hips. He so longed to kiss her, to make her his. She had withdrawn slightly from him in the last weeks. Had refused more than one invitation to spend time together. She did not tell him all her concerns anymore. When he asked how things were going, it was mostly „Fine, and at your end?“ It hurt him, but he thought she needed time to reflect about an issue that had her mind occupied. Or was she dating someone and did not want his interference? He