This can't get anymore embarrassing let alone awkward .Sitting down on the table my mom , places the plate of food in front of us"Thank you mom but I don't think Matt can eat this his American""Zuri , let me try it out" he says taking a spoonful and putting it in his mouth .He starts making the mmhm sounds"Wow ma'am this is delicious , If Zuri can cook like this I might just have to wife her now" he and my mom chuckle"Oh sweets she's way better than me quite frankly she cooked for me and her sister for 6 years everyday even for Christmas""Zuri you can cook" Matt looks stunned"What , why are you shocked ""No it's just ..it's nothing" he grins"Hmm , I thought" I say picking up a spoonful of food"I missed your cooking , mom""I know , sweets " she says gently rubbing my cheek and I smile"Well you two enjoy and I'll be back I gotta go check on something" She starts making way to the kitchenTaking my napkin I slap Matt on the shoulder "What the hell""Don't what the hell , me"
Jamal POV: "You're kidding she's dating that prick" I let out a low chuckle "Yes sir, " one of my men say "Contact Matt and tell him he has 5 business days to bring me back Zuri " "Yes sir" he leaves my office closing the door. Turning around I look out the window, the whole of Las Vegas sitting on my fingertips If Matt and Zuri want to make me the villain then so be it. When I want something I take it or I break so that it meets my own needs Matt POV: "Shit, sorry princess I need to take this" Taking my phone out of my pocket I pick it up "What the fuck do you want " I seethe looking at the caller ID "Matt what's wrong" Zuri says worriedly Not wanting to cause a scene I leave the room and head into a guest bedroom "Brother" I bark out "I am not your brother" he growls "That's no way to talk to family" I sarcastically say "I want Zuri, I figured it's much better if I personally ask than having my men do so" "Your men!?...who would have known that not only are you a di
"Well I have to get going I love you " I kiss her on the cheek and exit the room I'm not going to tell her about Jamal I don't want to worry her. I have bigger fish to fry Walking out the door I go towards the car that's parked out. Getting in I greet my driver "Where to sir" my driver questions looking at me using the rearview mirror "Sector 8" He gulps and he nods. Once the engine started I took out my phone and started typing. M: I'll be there in 2 hours make sure everything is ready before my arrival Number: Would do sir, the package arrives in 25 minutes M: Perfect! Zuri POV: I know something is going on with Matt but I don't want to oppose the matter. Exiting the guest bedroom I go toward our room "Zuri wait up " James shouts at the end of the hall. Stopping I turn to him "What" I cross my arms "I'm supposed to go shopping with you for tonight's treats," he says way too excitedly for my liking "Hmm okay I'll be there in a minute", going into my room I put on a coat
"I want a fucking update on Amir it can't be that the fuck hasn't left any footprints. Everybody makes mistakes so you cannot tell me you haven't gotten any airport picture, any bus, or any bank statements. You can't tell me we have nothing on him" I bark out"Sir all due respect we are doing our best""Did I fucking ask you to speak ""No sir""Then fucking shut up, talk once you have answers to my questions " I spatNodding he looks down"Mere fact all of you get out ", they all exit quietlyLoosening my tie, I take off my suit jacket. Sighing I ran my hand through my hairGetting a call I look at the caller ID"What is it James " I am too exhausted for his bullshit today"I love your girlfriend man the girl is way cooler than I thought she would be ""James is that Matt" she says in the background and I smile"Hi baby" her sweet voice heard on the other line"Hey, princess" I smile, I can't wait to be home just to see her"Hehehe okay so me and James are here with the dealers " She
Amir POV:"Where the hell is my wife, Noah," I say crashing the glass.Pieces of it wedge into the palm of my hand but right now I am beyond livid to even care.Matteo took Zuri now my ex WifeHe wants war I'll show him war"I don't know what your issue is man but you need to chill out. You divorced her remember so do you really blame her for going MIA""Matteo took her" I spat out"What do you mean," he says standing up"I've been messing up with Matt's inventory, shipments, packaging. Every little thing that leaves each country. I have been destroying""And you're starting a war? .....all for what some girl" he scoffs"I love her " I shout"What about your wife and kids man? When you were fucking her I just figured it was a one nightstand like your other girls b- " he paces"That's the issue... she is not like other girls man and you fucking know it," I say putting a cigar in-between my lips getting ready to light it"Fuck, Viper man you gotta forget about your wife. Matt is not som
Matt POV:Tracing my fingers over her skin I can't help but smileShe passed out on the couch and I couldn't find it in me to get up and move her"Shit you're still awake," A tired James says coming into the lounge"Yeah well " I shrug, placing Zuri's hair behind her ear"I love her for you man," he says grabbing a bottled water and opening it"Thanks, James, and I mean it thanks for even taking her out whilst I was you know" I chuckle looking down at a passed-out Zuri"No problem man what are best friends for " he chuckles too"We are officially going on a mission," I say now growing serious"Fuck yeah, I missed those. I thought they would never happen again""Yeah well back then I didn't have a Queen to rest beside me and now that I do I'll protect her even if my life is on the line ""I fully understand ""Well let's get some rest and we'll talk through the basics in the morning""Yes sir"I gently pick up Zuri and I head upstairs to our bedroomGently putting her on the bed I kiss
Morning 8 am"Morning baby " She places a tray of food on the bedside table"Morning princess" Getting up I look over to the tray"Princess you made this " I am stunned I mean her mom did say she could cook but what" Yeah uhm I didn't know what you usually eat for breakfast but I made french toast with raspberry sauce, breakfast burrito, and pancakes" she smiles sweetly"I mean I usually just grab some toast and I leave but this, it's perfect thank you" I get up and wrap my arms around her waist"What time did you wake up" I kiss the top of her head"6 am," she says sweetly"So you had 4 hours of sleep so that you can make me breakfast""Yeah well I love and appreciate you " She wraps her hands around my neck and goes on her tippy toes to kiss me"Zuri I'm not that tall " I chuckle"Yes you are " she scoffs getting ready to leaveGrabbing her arm I sit on the bed urging her to sit on my lap"Someone needs to help me out with this breakfast," I say putting a slice of toast into her m
Zuri POV: I run into the bedroom and slam the door. I try to hold back any scream or any sob that is begging to escape I grab a suitcase from his side of the room. Emptying his clothes I go towards my walk-in closet grabbing a pile of clothes Placing the suitcase on the bed I start shoving the clothes into it. I go back into the closet to grab underwear The click of the nob turning and the creak of the door opening echo around the room Wiping my tears, I don't bother to look who it is "I'm sorry," James says closing the door behind him I freeze My heart breaks realizing that he chose her instead of me Shoving stuff angrily into the bag, I try to look past the fact that my face is probably stained with tears "Zuri", I ignore him and continue packing "Zuri," he says coming towards me "Get away from me " I try to hold back the sobs that wanna escape my lips He walks towards me and he pulls me into a hug. Hesitant at first, I slowly wrap my arms around him and sob "It's okay