Phoebe, a 29-year-old lawyer in London, has been in a nine-month 'just sex' situationship with her colleague Jared. He has told her they can never be in a relationship because he wants to feel like the provider and is uncomfortable with her financial success. Despite receiving male attention, Phoebe finds herself drawn back to Jared for the intense, rough sex she craves.
A complicated connection
Phoebe and Jared began sleeping together after she came out of a three-year relationship. She was partly responsible for his breakup with his ex of five years, after they kissed on a work trip to LA. Although she has fallen for him, she acknowledges they are not compatible due to his views on women. She has tried to ignore him at work, but the tension remains.
Dates with other men
On Tuesday, Phoebe meets a friend, Ryan, and they end up having sex. She enjoys it but can't help thinking Jared would have done it better. On Thursday, she has a second date with a man from Hinge who seems perfect, but he struggles to stay hard, and the night ends awkwardly with cuddling.
Giving in to temptation
By Saturday, Phoebe misses Jared and calls him. He comes over, and they have passionate, rough sex, including choking and spitting, which she finds thrilling. Afterward, they shower together and she falls asleep content. On Sunday, she resolves to avoid Jared, reminding herself that was the last time, and texts Ryan to arrange another meeting.
