It's Monday morning, and Fatima is headed to the office.
"Good morning. How does my schedule look today?" Fatima asks the Receptionist.
"You have a 10:00 and 1:00. Your staff meeting is at 3:00."
"Ok. Thanks. I will be in my office if you need me."
Fatima goes into her office. She goes right to Dr. Tiff's calendar to schedule another meeting. Then she calls the front desk.
"Hey, Muri. Don't schedule anything else for me today, please. I will be out of the office for lunch."
Andi comes to her office. "Are you busy Chika?"
"Not right now, what's up?"
"Nothing. I just wanted to come bug you. How was it sleeping in your new place last night?"
"It was nice. Just had a lot on my mind."
"Anything you want to talk about?" asks Andi.
"Not right now."
"Are you doing anything for lunch?"
"I just scheduled a therapy session at lunchtime."
"Aw Tima. Let me know if you need anything."
"Thanks, Andi. I will."
Andi goes back to her office. She hates seeing her friend like this, but until she is ready to open up, she will give her space.
Fatima's 10:00 appointment arrives. They discuss the case. As soon as they leave, she heads to her therapy session.
"Hi, Ms. Wilson. What brings you by all of a sudden?"
"Hi, Dr. Tiff. Sorry for the short notice."
"No problem. You know I am always here if you need to talk."
Fatima gets right to it.
"Well, the guy Zac that I told you about the last session. We've been spending a lot of time together. He helped me find my dream home. We had sex again. He's been helping me pack and move. We finally went on an official date last night, since the last one that didn't go to well. He also bought me a nice housewarming gift."
"It seems like y'all have been hitting it off."
"Yep. What if I run him away?"
"Just let it come naturally. Don't force it, but don't stop it. You deserve love, Fatima."
"I know. I just don't want to get hurt again."
"Talk to Zac and see if you two are on the same page. Then tell him how you feel."
"Whatever you do, don't lead him on or play games with him."
The two talk for 15 minutes and then the session ends. Fatima heads back to work.
Zac calls Fatima to come over to his house for dinner. Fatima agrees to be there around 7:00. He sends her the address.
Around 7:00 she makes her way over there.
Knock. Knock.
"The door is opened," Zac yells for her to come in.
"Well, hello," says Zac.
"Hi," says Fatima.
"I'm sorry, I couldn't get the door for you."
"That's fine. Are you cooking?
"Yes."
"I didn't know you could cook."
"I could do a little sum in the kitchen."
"Well, it smells good. What is it?" asks Fatima.
"Grilled steak, shrimp, and baked potato. You're not allergic to anything are you?"
"No."
"How do you like your steak?"
"Well done." Answers Fatima. "It smells so good."
"Thanks. Here come try the shrimp."
Fatima does her happy dance. "Ooh, it's good."
"Well let's go eat," says Zac.
They go sit at the dinner table. Zac makes both plates.
"Let's say grace," Zac says the grace.
"A man that cooks and prays."
"It took a lot for me to get where I am today."
"Well, I am proud of you."
"Thank you. The reason why I asked you over today was because...I like you and I want to make it official."
"You mean like a couple?" Fatima asks.
"Yes. I understand if you're not ready for that yet. We can take our time."
"I like you too, Zac, but do you think we're moving too fast?"
"I mean we can take it as slow as you want baby." Says Zac. "Just let me know."
He moves in and kisses her. "I want you to be my lady."
"Ok, ok. Fine." She kissed him back.
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Fatima: Love, Family, and Career
FanfictionThis story is about the characters Fatima and Zac and my version of their love story.
