I got over it, and I’m now a firm advocate of instant gratification. Carpe diem, Ana.
The muscles inside the deepest, darkest part of me clench in the most delicious fashion. The pain is so sweet and sharp I want to close my eyes, but I’m hypnotized by his eyes staring fervently into mine.
He wouldn’t let her work. You know, he was controlling. Some men are like that.′ He gives me a quick sideways smily. ‘Really? A controlling man, surely a mythical creature?’ I don’t think I can squeeze any more sarcasm into my response.
Why is anyone the way they are? That’s kind of hard to answer. Why do some people like cheese and other people hate it? Do you like cheese?
I should run, but I can’t. I’m drawn to him on some deep, elemental level that I can’t begin to understand.
A man who acquires the ability to take full possession of his own mind may take possession of anything else to which he is justly entitled.
Don’t place some vague moral judgement on yourself based on what others might think.
I am the moth and he is the flame, and I’m going to get burned. I know.
Anastasia, you should always read anything you sign,” he admonishes me.
We aim to please.
But the only way you are going to sort the problem, whatever it is, is to talk it through with him. You can do all the thinking you like – but until you actually talk, you’re not going to get anywhere.
Anastasia, I earn roughly one hundred thousand dollars an hour.” My mouth drops open. That is an obscene amount of money.
I do not look at the world in terms of black and white – and I find people who do rather scary. I think it’s all shades of grey.
The best person to write for is yourself – and what better place to start than in a journal.
Any relationship that you have is about negotiation – anything – whether there is a written contract or not.
I’ve set the bar quite high in terms of storytelling.
I’m not a great writer.
I think virgins are far more interesting to write about. If we’ve been around the block a few times, we know what to expect. Not so with virgins.
I really like clever men who challenge you.
I think women love to read love stories.