*Zac grabbed all of his stuff he will need for tomorrow's flight. He turned his light off in the office and headed to meet Fatima and Andi. They were already waiting by the door for him to come out but Zac could tell something was off with Fatima. He couldn't quite put his finger on it though....
Zac: Fatima wassup? you're not giving off the energy you normally have. Where is my little sunshine hiding on this pretty day?
Fatima: nothing much just a little tired that's all... I just haven't had much rest lately. I'll be fine though.
Zac: you sure? you know you can talk to me about ANYTHING. Im not asking as your boss im asking as a concerned friend... now what's wrong?
Fatima: well.... it's Ian and me.... we haven't been seeing eye to eye lately & it's mostly about you & me working together. I need this case to boost my career, but Ian is my man and my best friend. I don't want to lose him over it. I'm just flustered with all my thoughts right now. It's like I can't fuckin please anybody right now.
Zac: Y'all not gone always see eye to eye about everything but it takes time and patience. You have to learn to compromise & it's not always easy. I know the struggle! I had to choose between my love life and work. I tried so hard to juggle both but I just couldn't do it. So....she made the decision for me...
Fatima: She broke up with you because you couldn't make up your mind?
Zac: Yes plus some other stuff... we wasn't meant to be together anyway lol.
Fatima: Thank you for this talk Zac I really needed it. *Fatima punches Zac in the arm*
Zac: No problem but Fatima you don't have to take this case. I understand what you feeling and it's hard to make a decision. I want you to make the best decision for YOU. Take me & Ian out of the equation. Whatever you decide to do, I will be understanding.
Fatima: Wow Zac thank you for some good advice I really needed that. I will let you know about my decision well in advance before the flight in the morning.
Zac: Ok you have a good night and drive safe.
Fatima: I will you do the same.
*The both got in their vehicle and drive off. Fatima was battling so many emotions it was crazy! she just wanted what's best for her right now. She never wanted to admit it, but she did have a little crush on Zac.... no matter how hard she tried NOT to.... she did anyway. It was the way he smiled at her when she called his name. The way he gently caresses her shoulder when he is explaining something in detail. The smell of his cologne drives her absolutely insane. Before she knew it, she had already made it all the way home. It's like she was in a trance She sat there for a moment to fight those thoughts off. The last thing she needed to do was accidentally say Zac's name.*
*Fatima gets out of the car & makes her way into the house. As she approached the door she could hear laughing coming from the kitchen. She recognized Ian's voice, but not the one of the other side of the phone. Fatima clears her throat to make her presence known. Ian fumbled with his phone since she startled him.*
Ian: Oh hey! Wassup baby! Why didn't you tell me you were on the way home? How was work?
Fatima: Work was fine baby but what I need to know is who had you akii-kii'ng on the phone?
Ian: That was just one of my friend guys from work. We was just chopping it u
Fatima: Well why you get off the phone so fast when I came in the room?
Ian: Baby wassup with all the questions? did I do something wrong? You questioning me like I have some to hide come on now you good?
Fatima: Yes I'm good baby; I just wanted to know who was on the phone that's all.
