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Meanwhile, I’m continuing with Marty’s response from my Smoke, Inc. title, Rhythm, following last week’s birds and bees discussion. I’ve edited to make it fit but it’s still a bit long. Sorry.
Hmmm… fifteen hundred dollars… “And this would be for…?” Holly murmured as she stared at the check that was not enough to raise a child alone, but too much for take-out dinner.
“I called a realtor friend and he said the houses in this area lease for twice that amount per month; I’ll pay you that much to rent a room, so I can be here while you gestate.”
Gestate? “Where do you come up with this stuff? Farm animals gestate; humans…” Okay, she didn’t know the term for a woman carrying a baby but gestation just sounded wrong.
“Concentrate on what’s important,” Marty growled, reverting to the overbearing ass she was reluctantly coming to know. “We’re gestating. Yes you’re the mother of my kid, but I planted the seed, and one way or another I’m watching him grow,”
“Well, I’m not renting you a room,” Holly muttered even as she stared at the check, itching to grab it up and stuff it in her pocket. Instead, she kept her twitchy fingers away from the money, and fixed her gaze on his chin.
“Look,” he said, “I didn’t force you; we both consented to sex. I personally thought it was great and I’ve done what I can to rectify your first disappointment. If you didn’t like the second taste of me, okay, I can live with never sleeping with you again, but,” he paused and leaned forward even more, “you don’t get the kid all to yourself. He’s half mine and I’m claiming him; besides, you need my money to make it happen right.”
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Taboo Frequency–Cowboy Burn– Rhythm
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Have a great week!
Gestate? LOL But, at least he’s taking responsibility. Gotta give him a lot of credit for that. 🙂
I love the dialogue between them … great snippet. Can’t wait to find out whether she’s taking the money or not … more importantly whether she’ll let him stay or not.
Haha! I knew as soon as he said “gestate” lol
What a prince he is. lol
Fantastic chemistry between them–such sparks!
Love his take on the situation. Marty sounds like he has made up his mind. Holly may as well give in.
Excellent dialogue, Gem
Gestate? Ewww…nice dialogue between them. He’s got a point and he’s taking responsibility. I wonder what Holly will say, though, and if she’ll take the money.
You do have a way with words, Gem. Every week, another insight, more sex and fun ahead.
I like the switcheroo. Instead of having to fight to get the father to take responsibility, he’s having to fight her for the privilege.
He has logic on his side for sure, even if he picks some highfalutin words to express himself! Loved the snippet!
She shouldn’t complain if he’s willing to help look after the kid.
What an awkward conversation and proposition. I can understand her reluctance, but on the other hand, at least he isn’t a deadbeat that’s going to leave her out in the cold.
Isn’t he just a charmer? Lol At least he’s trying to do the right thing.
In this day and age, finding a man who will take an interest and responsibility is refreshing. She’s better reconsider her option. Great chemistry in this pair!
We’re all laughing or going “ew” over gestate. LOL It’s perfect for him. Will she or won’t she take the money? Hmm? I agree with the others about him taking responsibility.
BTW, the link to my post is bad. I left off the “T” in blogspot, hence the red screen and warning. So sorry. It should be: dianeburton.blogspot.com
On the one hand, he is taking responsibility and wants to be involved in the child’s life.
On the other hand, he’s coming across as a Grade A asshat.
Men! Sigh. Although, I find it hot that he wants to be around. 😉 😉 Great snippet.