To heal is to touch with love that which we previously touched with fear ~ Stephen Levine
Monae Lockhart, a 23 years old baker with a past not as sweet as her treats. On her journey towards healing she crosses path with Nasir King, a broken soul wi...
"Ryahhhh, are you going to help me pick something out or just sit there and stuff your face" I whined for the 5th time, It was 6 pm and I still couldn't decide what to wear.
"Boff," she said with a mouthful of brownie before swallowing. "I don't know why you're tripping Mo, you could wear a sack and he would still be drooling" she smirked.
"He does not drool Ryah" I laughed.
"Girlll please, Nasir could fill a bucket with all that drooling when he sees you" she laughed picking up a dress from the pile on the bed "Wear this," she said handing it to me and I went to put it on.
"How do I look"
"Damn, forget Nasir, let me take you out instead ma," she said deepening her voice and I burst out laughing.
"I'll take that as I look good" I giggled,
"Good" You look great Mo"
"Thanks, bestie" I hugged her as the doorbell went off and she headed for the door while I slipped my shoes on. Walking outside I saw Ryah and Nasir laughing with each other, but he stopped when he saw me and a smile lit up his face.
"Damn Monae, you look gorgeous" he stared down at me while Ryah made a drooling motion behind him and I giggled making him turn to her.
"You look great too, Nasir" I complimented back as we made our way out the door.
"Please use protection!!" Ryah shouted behind us and I sped up my pace.
This girl is a nut.
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~ Monae's outfit ~
At the restaurant
"Reservations for King," Nasir told the hostess as we entered the restaurant.
"Of course, Mr. King, this way please" she narrowed her eyes in my direction and I mugged her back causing her to quickly look away and lead us to our table "Someone will be with you shortly" she beamed at him before walking away and I rolled my eyes at her obvious attraction. Nasir's low chuckle caused me to look up at him as he pulled out my chair.
"What?"
"You looked like you were about to snatch her" he laughed taking his seat.
"She was the one that was mugging me first" I smirked at him as a young man approached the table.
"Good evening, my name is Niko and I'll be your waiter. Here are the menus, I'll be back in a few minutes to take your orders" he smiled.
"Thank you, are you on the menu Niko?" I smiled back causing him to blush before scurrying away.
"You just can't help yourself" Nasir chuckled causing me to laugh.
"Not when they're so easy to tease" I replied opening the menu "What would you recommend?" I looked up at him to find him already looking at me.
"You" he smirked biting his lips and I raised the menu higher hiding my face as I smiled.
"Nasirr"
"Guess they're not the only one easy to tease" he laughed as the waiter approached the table once more.
"Are we ready to order?" he asked looking between the two of us.
"Do you mind if I order for you, Mo?"
"No, go right ahead"
"We'll both have the steak, mashed potatoes and vegetables, and a bottle of your best wine," he said closing the menu before we handed Niko.
"Excellent choice, I'll be back with your meal shortly".
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3o minutes later
Dinner has been going well and the food is amazing, we're currently on dessert as Nasir is telling me about his high school days.
"So you're telling me you were a nerd?" I laughed "I find that so hard to believe".
"Honestly, I'm sure mom still has pictures. What about you, what was high school like for you?" he asked causing me to freeze as I was putting the fork in my mouth. Clearing my throat I placed the fork down, looking up at him.
"I uh, I never got to finish. He didn't want me going anymore" I shrugged looking away as my heart sped up at the memory.
"Hey, Mo it's ok" He reassured, taking my hands in his and I gave him a small smile as we continued eating and talking. A few minutes later Niko approached the table.
"Excuse me, forgive me for disturbing you but the man near the bar said to give you this," he said handing me the paper before turning to the bar, but no one was there "He was just-" his face held confusion as he looked around.
"It's ok, thank you" I gave him a small smile and opened the paper as he left.
You look beautiful
I frowned, that was all it said.
"What is it?" Nas asked as I handed him the paper with a shrug before taking a sip of my wine as I looked around. For some reason, I felt as if I was being watched and it made me nervous. "We can leave if you're not comfortable" he stated, and I nodded as he called Niko over.
"Excuse me" I excused myself to use the restroom.
Exiting the stall, I approached the sink and began washing my hands as my mind ran back to the note, shaking my head I reached to turn off the tap when one of the stall doors opened and I looked up into the mirror. Spinning around quickly, I felt my heart leap into my throat at the sight of the person before me.
