LOL...laughing at your commentary about us hating on your female leads. I admit I'm not a fan of Lana's, but I think they were both dumb to enter into the agreement they did of being fuck buddies with no strings attached. It was stupid because at some point at least one of them develops feelings and wants more from the arrangement. Lana should have seen this coming. I get that she's worried about whether she can have a successful career & a healthy relationship, but if she has feelings for him as well why not give it a shot and communicate her concerns to Lucas. They can figure it out together. Just my two cents. Enjoying the story. Can't wait for next update.

@ Kaye2008. No one is hating on Lana just because she doesn't want a relationship. I think you need to read most of the comments again. People are just pointing out how rude Lana was with giving him the impression that he is some good for nothing loser. Its totally fine to want to have someone more like her financially. But to offend him like she did was uncalled for.


If Lucas really wants her, he will fight for her, if not then oh well she was right for her hesitation.????? What does fighting for her entail? That Lucas has to agree to letting things remain the same so she can get what she needs, and his evolving feelings will just have to take a backseat??? There is no such thing as fighting for a person who doesn't want to be with you.


I completely disagree with the "if it was the other way around, girls would be making up a lot of excuses for why the guy doesn't want to commit and how the girl needs to be understanding while he gets himself together". I speak for myself, and I'm not like that. When someone is wrong, they are wrong. No one is is saying that Lana should be with Lucas. Nor does she owe him anything. The problem is that Lucas wants more than just a sexual relationship. And Lana knows this. It was stated in previous chapters how she is aware that Lucas has romantic feelings for her. She also knows that he wants more than just sex and that he is hurting because of this. She is not stupid or naive. She is taking advantage of him, because he trying to be everything that she wants, and what he wants doesn't matter.

We know that they have an agreement, but we are human and have feelings. If Lucas feels that he wants more he is entitled to wanting and feel that way. If Lana doesn't want a relationship, she too is entitled to feel that way. If neither are willing to compromise then they should walk away. Lucas will have to find someone else that wants what he wants. And Lana would have to look for someone who just wants sex just like her, since that is the only thing that she can give and want right?
If she knows that she cannot give Lucas what he wants then she shouldn't try to force him in to wanting what she wants. This is why some people doesn't like Lana, not because she doesn't want to have a relationship with him, but because she is trying to force him, to make him want what she wants.

smh at those two. Still don't like Lana and Lucas was asking for pain when he took her back to his apt. Either leave her alone or make her talk to you and work on a true relatiaonship.

Thanks for the update. I get Lana, no judgments here; I've been there. I'm rooting for her to to not run away from this relationship. Even if it doesn't ends up working out, I hope she at the very least she puts herself out there and be hurt than not try at all. 

As to Lucas, in the right circumstances there are lesser things a man will settle for to have the woman they desire; even if it’s only the surface.

Can't wait for more.

The reason why I dislike Lana is because she is a user. In previous chapters she has stated that she is aware of Lucas's  deeper feelings but continues their "relationship", that's not cool cause she is taking advantage of him. Also I completely disagree with all the readers that say that if the roles were reverse we would be sympathetic to Lucas and provide excuses for him. I can only speak for myself and say that if Lucas was acting the way Lana was, I would be applauding Lana for finally seeing the light and realize that she deserves better than what lucas is giving her and prayed that she found someone that treated her ten times better!!!!! I would see her as strong (not weak!) women for seeing that this relationship is toxic. Furthermore everybody who is saying that Lucas is weak for not being able to stick with the "relationship" requirements are forgetting that he is a human being entitled to choose what he wants and doesn't and if he feels like he wants more, he is entitled to that. If Lana doesn't want give more she is entitled to that too. So then Lucas goes and finds somebody that wants what he wants and Lana should go and do the same not keep trying to force him to want what she wants. Lastly if we're basing Lana's strength on her relationship with Lucas, I don't consider her very strong because she is the one that issuses conveying what she wants and is unable to let go!

I think your ability gain such strong opinions from your readers is real talent, keep it up!!!

I call it as I see, yes Lucas caught feelings but did she have to be so cruel?  You are right I don't know anything about her background, but she has made it so that I don't want to either.  It's wrong to treat someone like they are nothing whether it's a man or woman!!

Wow...great update...please update soon

I am shocked by all the hate that is being spewed out about Lana. We know nothing about her past and just because he has decided to change the rules doesn't mean that she has to jump on board quickly.

If it was reversed we women would be coming up with all kind of excuses for him and why he has trouble commiting (he was hurt in the past, his mom was horrible etc ect) but when it's reversed she is stupid and a b*tch, really??
Talk about double standards. Let's learn more about Lana and her past, we know nothing and who says that Lucas is just some great guy, lets learn more about him too. This hate on Lana is crazy, come on ladies stop judging Lana, there is more to her then we know I am sure.

Great story!!! I like Lana she is relatable to women who don't jump head first into relationships.

It's Lana's prerogative to want a man who's more like her financially. Hell, I even share that opinion irl to an extent.

But don't hook up with an artist whose lifestyle you don't approve of then act like you're better than that.

I'm proud of Lucas for standing his ground.

What a stupid b*itch!  Now she is getting exactly what she deserves and that is being kicked to the curb!  Lucas I am so proud if you now remain strong don't let that succubus back in your life to use you. Excellent chapter!

I agree with Lucas. Yes, in the beginning they might have agreed to be fuck buddies, but she's aware that he has feelings for her now. She is sending mixed signals by some of the things she does. But then to say that he's not good enough for her is a slap in the face. She's not being honest with herself that she likes him as well. Really enjoying this story.

Well this is a situation. On one hand,  I have to agree with Lucas on this one at this point in this little once a week pit stop. He's tired and he wants things cemented between them, whichever way, for good. On the other hand, he's changing the rules of the game on her. 

Lana; she really needs to decide what she wants to do here. Because, honestly, how much more insulting could she be. She just told him he's not good enough for her onany level outside of the bedroom. Damn! Then gets mad when he call her out on it and says just that. I personally think she's making a lot of assumptions about him and his position in life. As she even taken the time to really find out? You can't judge a book by it's cover.

At the same time, she seems conflicted about her thoughts on the whole situation. She knows how he makes her feel, but it doesn't square with what she thinks she sees. She making it all very complicated.

Nice!!