Aziza opened her eyes to find her cousin staring at her. That is very creepy Jay, she said sitting up. You and Steve, he said giving her the photographs Jerome left on the table. What about us?
Come on Cuz, I have waited for five hours while you were sleeping. This looks very intimate, what’s up? he asked.
Aziza sighed, Jay was not going to let this go, she might as well just tell him and get over with it.
When we arrived at Palmvile, there was a girl he wanted off his back and he asked me to play a part of his jealous girlfriend.
Jay folded his arms on his chest. I know you better than that Az, you are not the type that just plays part and this looks legit not make belief. Steve has not hidden the fact that he likes you. Do you want to revise yo
Aziza walked out of Steve’s office fast, her mind in worse chaos than her clothes.Steve Marlone, honestly what is it with you and this woman? Dane asked. We were meant to meet an hour ago, I have been calling you non stop. Sorry man, I had my phone on silence during the meeting and forgot to change it afterwards. Az wanted to talk after the meeting, she’s under the same view as you and my brothers, I refuse to accept it.So, she also knows that you two should not be together? Steve, why are you so stubborn?She’s just scared Dane, we have a connection I cannot ignore. I can’t keep my hands off her.I see even your office is not off bounds, Dane said mischievously.One thing lead to another, we loss control and before we knew it we
Az, please don’t go. Steve pleaded looking at her eyes. The past three hours had been pure passion, he just needed to hold her in his arms until morning.You know what happened the last time I spent a night, I have to go.In case you have not noticed, we are in this for life. How long are you going to run away? he asked.You don’t know that, it’s just lust that will pass soon, she said getting out of bed.I don’t think me thinking about you all the time, wanting to see you and hold you in my arms every time we meet, wanting to erase your painful past and take away the nightmares is part of lust. I’m old enough to know the difference and I think you do too. That’s why you are all spooked, refusing to acknowledge the emotion in b
I am sorry, I should have taken my keys back long ago.You don’t owe me any apology.But I do, it is disrespectful to you for another woman to just walk in here like that. I will make sure that it never happens again, he said sincerely.Jerome cheated on me so many times I started thinking it was normal. He was a hot rapper and girls were all over him. I had all the excuses for him in my head and he reminded me of our dream and future we planned together every time I walked away. I thought it would stop when we got engaged but it only got worse, his babies showing up in every town like trophies. I couldn’t take it anymore.Pulling her in his arms and hugging her tightly. It seems we have something in common, stupid ex’s. We quite hot, who leaves
Steve was welcomed with warm hands as usual in John’s house but he was so anxious he could not even sit still. What is it son? John asked.Bra John, when I first met you I just wanted to apologise for the court case but when I spoke to you I was drawn in by your humility and kindness, that’s why I keep coming back here. I believe that I can learn a lot from you and you are an inspiration to a lot of people which is very important for the non racial society movement. I….I…. he stammered, his heart racing and sweat dripping down his forehead.Whatever it is, just say it son, John said warmly.I am in love with Aziza, she’s stubborn about it but I think the feelings are mutual. I have no intentions of hurting her. You are like a father to her and I respect you. I didn’t want you to f
Steve went outside and sat next to Aziza who was sitting on the veranda stoop. I don't want to talk about it Steve, she said the moment their eyes met.I understand that but can we just go to my place so I can hold you? he asked.She shook her head. I'm sorry Steve, I can't. Can we also just postpone our date tonight, I just need to be alone right now.Az please, I'm feeling really useless right now. I know that you are hurting, I just want to be there for you.Jay shouldn't have told you alI that stuff. I prefer dealing with this my own way, okay.Is it because I resemble the people who hurt you?This is not about you and since when does race matter to you?It doesn't but it does to you.
Steve and Aziza walked in Gills, a famous cosy restaurant known for its exquisite sea food. They were welcomed by a white girl in her early twenties wearing a sexy goth attire who introduced herself as Melanie. Steve couldn’t shake the bad vibe he had about her. Melanie seemed too friendly when she took his order but was very cold when she spoke with Aziza. He concluded that maybe he was reading too much to it because Aziza did not complain and that was something she was unlikely to miss. When the food came, now he thought Aziza was acting strange as she hardly touched her own food but insisted on eating his with him. You told me that you are not very fussy with food, how come you have not touched your plate, he asked.Yours look better, I will have this later at home, she lied.
Jerome saw them drive in and got off the car to meet them. This is private property, you are trespassing, Steve said before Jerome could speak.Relax, I’m here to get Az and I will be out of here, he said arrogantly.What makes you think she wants you to get her? Steve asked coldly unable to shake the feeling that something was wrong. Coming to his house was too bold even for Jerome.He is not who he claims to be Az. He is either trying to compensate for his family’s sins or taking you for a fool. His grandfather was the police captain that arrested fifty black people and burned them alive. Their sin was being born black. He was hailed as a hero for that. Look at this, he even made headlines, he said giving her the newspaper article.On any other day,
Steve was driving back to his house after dropping off his date. He had decided to let go of Aziza but couldn’t help thinking about her. He knew being with her won’t be easy, he was prepared for that but she bruised his ego when she chose to go with Jerome last night. He had not expected her to come to his house this morning. When he saw her surprise look at finding him with the brunette, he couldn’t help rubbing it in but strangely did not get any satisfaction from it. How different their night would have been had Jerome not showed up. He turned his car around and headed to John’s house. They needed to talk like adults and end things properly. When he arrived Jay and John were surprised that Aziza was not with him. He discovered that Aziza did not spend a night with Jerome as he thought, he was now regretting sending her away. Do you know where she would go, he asked suddenly desperate to find her.I mi