Free Prohibited: an erotic novel by Donnee Patrese

eyes wide with artificial innocence.
     
    I exhaled nosily,
     
    “Julia, I’m good. I really don’t need you to hook me up with anybody.”
     
    “I mean after Timothy…”
     
    At hearing his name my body tightened up and I cringed.
     
    “Please, don’t mention his name.”
     
    The thought of my ex always made me feel sick to my stomach.
     
    The light turned green and she looked away to focus on the road.
     
    “So, what are you guys doing for Thanksgiving?” I asked trying to change the subject.
     
    She was quiet for a while then she answered.
     
    “We are going to the Salvatore’s where we usually go for Thanksgiving dinner. They have a huge crowd at their house every year.”
     
    We stopped at a red light and she turned to look at me.
     
    “Hey, you should come.”
     
    I froze.
     
    “Maybe, I’ll let you know.” I said as calmly as I could.
     
    She was quiet. I was glad she didn’t push any farther. The last thing I wanted to do was spend my holiday with the man with whom I had a one-night stand, his wife and the rest of his family.
     
    Just the thought made my head spin.
     
    We pulled into my apartment complex and Julia parked in the front. I undid my seat belt and opened the passenger door.
     
    “Maxi, I worry about you.”
     
    I turned to face her. Concern was written all over her face.
     
    “You act like you have given up on men, on finding your true love. All you do is spend your time having meaningless sex with different men.”
     
    “GREAT meaningless sex,” I corrected smiling.
     
    She sighed.
     
    “I’m serious!” She exclaimed. “I just want you to find somebody and be happy. Not every man is like Timothy.”
     
    I leaned over the seat and gave her a big hug.
     
    “Julia, I’ll be okay.” I said exiting the car.
     
    That was the truth. I honestly was not concerned about myself. I was fine not finding a soul mate or true love. I really didn’t think I would ever find one. I had been hurt so much that a part of me died in the process. I had lost all hope. Right now, however, I had to make her feel better. I had to make her stop worrying about me.
     
    “Julia, when my true love shows up I’ll know.” I said closing the passenger side door and walked into my apartment.
     

 
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    Michael
     
    The noises in the bar were joyous and boisterous. There were people of every race, shape and size filling every table. They were gathering to drink, be merry, watch sports and enjoy one another.
     
    Lorenzo and I decided to come here after dinner and get a few drinks and a few laughs.
     
    The server set down our drinks. Lorenzo looked up at her and smiled.
     
    “Today is my birthday. Don’t I get something special?”
     
    She smiled.
     
    I looked her up and down. She had red hair, lean slim body and a very beautiful smile. She was smoking hot and looked to be about 27.
     
    “I just might have to give you something on the
     
    house.” She said winking and walked away toward the bar.
     
    I raised an eyebrow and smiled.
     
    Lorenzo reached over and grabbed his beer. He turned it up and took a big swig. His eyes however never left the server as she walked away.
     
    “Man, she is fucking hot. I could really show her a thing or two.” He said taking another sip of beer.
     
    I laughed.
     
    “What the hell are you going to show her?” I asked still laughing.
     
    “What?” He asked looking insulted.
     
    “You think I couldn’t get her? You think she is too young for me?”
     
    I think for a minute. I stare at him. Did I think she was too young? Maybe, but who am I to talk.
     
    “Well, I wouldn’t say too young.” I said picking up the amber bottle and taking a drink of beer.
     
    Lorenzo surveyed the room. There were young beautiful women everywhere. I’m starting to believe that is why he decided we come here.
     
    “Hey Mikey, isn’t that Amanda King over there?” He said smiling pointing to the red head at