It's Monday morning, Fatima gets up early to go running in the neighborhood. She hadn't worked out in a while and it's about time she gets back to the things she loves. She puts on a cute little workout outfit and heads out.
After a few minutes of running, she steps on a cracked pavement making her foot turn sideways, spraining her ankle.
"Out, out, out! She yells."
"Let me help you," a strange voice says.
As she begins to look up, her entire body is helpless, and she ends up in his arms. He helps her to a nearby bench.
"Thanks. I'm Fatima," She shakes his hand.
"The names Calvin."
Fatima thought to herself, ooh he is tall, dark, and handsome.
"Let me take a look at it," he takes her foot and applies light pressure to her ankle. "Does it still hurt?"
"Ooh," Fatima flinched a little. "Yes. It does."
"Do you live around here? I can help you get home."
"I guess I could use your help, considering I did come here on two feet, and now one of them is down for the count."
They both laugh.
At first, Fatima walks hopping on one leg with one arm around Calvin as he helps her, but they were moving very slowly.
"How about this? How about you get on my back, and I can carry you? That way it would be much easier and faster," he suggests while bending down so that she can get on.
Fatima is a little turned on. She gets on his back and directs him to her condo.
"Oh, wow that's crazy. I live in the same building. Two floors down."
"That is crazy," Fatima said trying to get her key card out.
He opens the door and lay her on the couch.
"Is it okay if I go in the kitchen and get you some ice?"
"Yes. Please and thank you," she said.
He goes to get the ice wrapped in a towel to put on her ankle.
"I have a compression wrap at home; I can go get it for you. Give me a few minutes and I will be right back."
Fatima enjoyed the attention she was getting.
Ten minutes later he returns and wraps her ankle.
"So, what do I owe you for this?
He looks at her, "How about lunch or dinner date?"
"Well, how about dinner?" she asked.
"Ok. I will hold you to that."
She gives him her number.
"I have to leave to go to work, but I will call you to see if you need anything before, I head home. How does that sound?" He asked.
Fatima smiles from ear to ear.
"Thank you so much, Prince."
"Prince?" he looked confused.
"Because you're my Prince Charming."
"He gives her a kiss on the hand and leaves."
Fatima blushes.
***
Fatima and Calvin went on their date. They went to a nice restaurant and a movie. She enjoyed herself.
She returns home and Lori and Andi were there.
"How was your date with Mr. Prince?" asked Andi.
"Who is Mr. Prince and how come I'm just hearing about him?" Lori asked crossing her arms. She doesn't like when Andi and Fatima don't tell her stuff.
"He's just a friend I met a week ago. You know when I sprained my ankle? This is our first date."
"Is he cute?" Asked Lori.
"Of course," Fatima said.
"Will there be a second date?" Andi wanted to know.
Fatima is cheesing from ear to ear. "Yes. I guess. I don't know."
"What you mean you don't know? You enjoyed the date, right? Or is this about someone else?" Andi asked.
"Well, I was kind of thinking, I need a hot girl summer."
"T, do you even know what that is? You do know that's not in the Bible." Lori said.
"Ooh, the shade. I know exactly what that means. It means I'm going to have fun and live my best life. And no, I'm not talking about sleeping around, just dating. I'm tired of caring about what others think. I'm not trying to be in a relationship right now."
"Ok." Lori snapped her fingers. "I can get used to this T. How about Fat-Ma? Get it?"
"No!" Both Andi and Fatima said in unison.
They laughed.
"A' and Lor, you two should join me. We are all single, beautiful women."
Andi raises her hand. "Uh, not me." Referring to El Fuego.
Andi and El Fuego have been on a few dates. They aren't in a relationship yet, but Andi likes him a lot.
"Oh, I forgot. Are y'all official yet?" Fatima asked.
"No, but I would like to see where it goes."
"Well, Lor are you down?"
"Now you know I'm always down for some fun. Maybe I can find Mr. Right." Said Lori.
"Ok let's agree, no having sex, no relationship status. Just date and have fun." Suggested Fatima.
"But what if you meet someone you like."
"Then go for it. I mean do what's best for you. I didn't say be a ho and miss out on a good man."
"Deal." Lori agreed.
***
Six months ago, after Fatima talked with Madam about Zac, she tried giving him a call, but the number was out of service. She even went as far as leaving a note on Madam's desk telling her to have Zac give her a call. Madam never got the note, it got lost in some paperwork. She figured either he didn't want to be bothered or maybe he was in a relationship.
