When It Works

A Tails Tell part2

Zac and Fatima sat for a moment taking in what her father said he witnessed. Neither of them could really speak so they sat in silence. Zac got up to get in the shower Fatima doesn't even bother to follow. They both need a little time to process the information. Mariah enters the room with Kamron, Aria and Khloe are in the room with Troy watching Moana.

"Hey Pooh. Y'all alright?" Mariah asked

"We are, he's just going through it right now"

"That's understandable he's been through alot with people he thought he could trust. But Troy what the fuck is that about?"

"Girl I really wish I knew but they'll figure it out. I don't get it but I won't get in it either" Fatima said defeated

"I'm sure they will, Troy in there depressed and sad looking like somebody stole his bike" Mariah said

"Wouldn't you be? I thought Zac would question Dre or Marcus being that Bricks was like that. But he said he didn't mean it. He spoke without thinkin" Fatima is done with the conversation she already has enough on her mind. She isn't in the mental space to take on another thought.

"Let's take the kids out so they can talk I can't deal with Troy like that another second" Mariah suggested

"That's a hood idea. The twins are already dressed let me get ready and I'll meet in downstairs" Fatima enters her closet and began to pick out an outfit when she suddenly feels a damp body pressed up against hers, followed by a gentle kiss on her neck.

"Where you goin?" Zac asked

"Mariah and I are taking the kids out for a while. Also I'm goin to look at that venue for the wedding since somebody doesn't want a hand in picking anything out with me" Fatima said slowly breaking free of his embrace now facing him.

"That's wassup and Tima no matter if I wanna help or not you'll only try to convince me if you really like something so my opinion is WHATEVER YOU WANT. Ima just show up"

"Speaking of showing up. Go talk to yo BestMan before he don't show up nigga" Fatima said

"I am gorgeous, can I throw some clothes on? Damn you act like I said it to you"

"Zac please don't be stupid. It would be the same reaction except mine wit come wit a lot more tears and a lot of get the fuck out thens" She said rolling her eyes

"I get it I didn't even mean the shit to be completely honest just in that moment I couldn't believe it was happening again."

"I get that but how would you feel if it were you he said that shit too? Like come on Zac. Just go talk baby and fix it wit yo oldest please" she said kissing his lips leaving him standing in the closet

Mariah Fatima and the kids leave Zac head's downstairs and decides to prepare dinner but he's going to grill. He's downstairs cutting up  veggies and listening to music thinking about what he's going to say to Troy. It shouldn't be too hard he is only grilling because it was always one of he and Troys favorite things to do together so maybe the smell would soften the blow. Just as expected Troy stands at the top of the stairs peeking down and can see Zac in his Zone. Zac has already noticed him but didn't say anything right away. Troy wanted to move but his feelings were hurt. Even though he didn't do anything wrong he hated feeling like Zac was mad at him. Zac hated feeling like he let Troy down.

"You gone stand there and stare like a creep or you gone come down and help?" Zac yelled over the music that wasn't too loud. Troy smiled on the inside like a little kid. It didn't matter who was wrong the tension was too much.

"I'm coming let me cut my game off" Troy responded

Once Troy made it downstairs he reached for a knife and cutting board then an onion, his movement was halted by Zacs stare. Troy sat the onion down and went to wash his hands. When he turned around Zac had his arms outstretched. Troy tried to act hard as if it wasn't just what he needed.