Steve and Aziza arrived few minutes late at the dinner holding hands. They had to go to Steve’s house first for him to get dressed. Steve was relieved to see Jay and James there. Aziza’s friends were surprisingly very friendly and welcoming to Steve. She had never spoken to him about them, he just assumed that maybe she kept him a secret or they did not approve of their relationship. He felt warm inside when he discovered that they knew a lot about him. Az was not ashamed of their relationship after all. Besides Jay and James, Az other friends were Lizzy, Pam, Linda and Lewis. Steve discovered that Lizzy was her neighbour and playmate growing up before their lives were torn apart by the regime. She was initially reserved around him, he suspected that the two shared similar horrific past experiences. Pam and Linda are medical doctors she met her in medical school and Lewis is her law firm partner. They were still chatting happily when Aziza noticed a change in Steve&rsquo
Aziza was running back to her place when she saw Steve’s car on her driveway. She did not get much sleep and decided to go for a morning run to clear her head. She made up her mind during the run to trust Steve until he gave her a reason not to. Steve got off the car and watched her run towards him, a strange feeling that was becoming familiar whenever he was around her started rising within him. She was picture perfect and just too sexy all sweaty with just a sport bra, tight shorts and tekkies on. He couldn’t help worrying about her perfect waist, toned thighs completely exposed to the public.I don’t appreciate you exposing my assets like that and have other man drool over them.She wanted to laugh but she was too breathless and ended up running to his arms, soaking him with her sweat. She pulled away very fast, repelled by a strong sweet scent on him.
Steve let go of Natasha and ran after Aziza but she drove off before he caught up with her. She did not want to talk to Steve until she knew exactly what was going on. She decided to go back to her firm and spend the rest of the afternoon doing her research about Natasha and Paul. When she got off her car, a suspicious figure approached her. She was about to alert security when he introduced himself as Paul.What do you want? She was uneasy, Steve told her that Paul was aggressive and tried strangling a woman.Sensing her discomfort, he smiled and kept a distance between them. I want what you want.What’s that? Somehow she knew Paul would not try anything stupid with her. He looked too sad, almost defeated. She started wandering if he was the same Paul Steve told her about.&nb
Aziza stood up and washed her face. She had spent most of the morning kneeling in front of the toilet, throwing up again. His words playing in her head “Our baby will never be a sin no matter when or where she or he is born”. She had let her gut down, trusted him too much and neglected contraception because he was against it. She had not seen him since the day they broke up but thinking about him always lead to uncontrollable sobbing. Her psychologist had advised that she takes some time off and focus on herself. She made a call to Lewis, informing him that she will be taking some time off. Lewis agreed knowing he had no choice on the matter. Aziza took time off work whenever she was upset but that had improved when she started dating Steve. He would have ended their partnership long time ago but she brought in a lot of high profile clients and never lost a case. Besides a lot of absent days, she was actually every law fir
Natasha was sobbing and shaking. She had never seen Steve so angry before. She tried for two years to get him to notice her. She was angry when she witnessed that his relationship with Aziza was becoming serious and reached out to Jerome who was more than happy to assist with a ploy to separate the two. They paid Paul, the street fighter from downtown to pretend to be her violent ex to bring them together. The plan was to keep Steve and Aziza apart to give Natasha and Jerome time to win them over. It seems Jerome figured the photos of Steve and Natasha were all he needed to break them up and changed the plan, sending Paul to meet Aziza.Steve shook his head, more disappointed than angry. I have called a cab to take you back to your place. Tomorrow I will request that you be moved to another department because I just can’t work with you ever again.I’m sorry Mr
Steve was still in a daze when he received a call from an unknown number. He contemplated ignoring it but he was a public servant and could not afford to miss important calls.HelloThis is Jerome, please don’t drop it’s about Az.What about her?You need to come to Jolly island, she needs you.You really think I’m an idiot. He had no proof but suspected that Jerome was the person inciting violence against him in the dark web chat.Look man you have no reason to trust me, I can’t even believe that I’m calling you but this is important.Az has my number, she will call if she needs me.
Steve woke up refreshed, ready to fight for his relationship. What’s the plan, how do we get her back? he asked his new friend.We? When did we become a we? Jerome asked mischievously.When you stopped acting like an ass hole. Now that I like you, you are stuck with me. What’s the plan?Are all white people this irritating? Jerome asked folding his arms on his chest.Are all black people this arrogant? Steve asked imitating his posture.Steve was really like an irritating younger brother. We irritate her until she talks to us, we should probably get some protection for our balls. She can be crazy that woman of yours.Steve laughed recalling the day he saw Aziza kick Jerome’s balls. I
A couple in their late fifties was staring curiously at her inspecting her from head to toe. They were Steve’s parents.Aziza, Mike’s precious jewel. Steve’s father said becoming emotional.Mike’s eyes but everything else is Lorrane. His mother added blinking to prevent her tears from falling.Aziza was stunned. John told her that his father got along well with Marlones because the activists used their farm to hide from the regime but how did they know her mother and why were they so teary?Steve was also stunned by his parent’s reaction. They were so tearful looking at Aziza. Hi Mom, hi Dad. I’m Steve your son, I’m also here.Oh shut up Steve, his mother said smilin
Steve and Aziza stayed longer in Palmland than they had originally planned. Steve’s parents did not want to part with their old friend’s daughter and Aziza loved all the attention. Steve was so relieved when they finally left, now he could have his fiancé to himself.In Palmville someone else was waiting eagerly for their return, that was none other than Jerome. He was waiting outside Steve’s house when they arrived.What do you want? Aziza asked glaring at him. Jerome was the last person she wanted to see.Come on Az, is that how you greet an old friend? Jerome joked trying to calm her down.Aziza was still glaring at Jerome when Steve went past her to give him a brotherly hug. Hey man, I