Since Mrs. Pat has been dealing with the divorce, she hasn't been spending much time with Fatima or baby Jurnee. Fatima invited her out for a spa date. She knew her mother could use some pampering to get her mind off of things. She also invited Cora. It's been a while since she's spent quality time with her godmother.
They all arrived at the spa where they will get full body massages and facials.
Fatima picked her mom up and met Ms. Cora there.
"Hey ladies, how's it going?" Ms. Cora greeted them both with a hug.
"Good," Fatima responded.
"You look good, T. How's that baby doing?" Cora asked.
"Oh, she is teething up a storm."
"I need to get over there to see her," said Cora. "How are you doing, Pat?"
Cora went through a divorce 5 years ago and Pat was right by her side. So, she wants to do the same, but Pat has been pushing everyone away.
"I just can't wait until it's all over," Mrs. Pat said.
"If you need anything, Friend, you know I'm here for you."
Even though Fatima and her mom have not been in the best place lately, she hates to see her like this.
"No, it's not your father. He's not putting up a fight, I just hate what this doing to the family." She said wiping her tears. "Patrick has started acting out because of the split."
"I'll go pick him up this weekend and try to talk to him. We can have some sister-brother time."
"Thanks, Fatima," her mom said.
The ladies continued their conversation and headed to the spa room to get massages. Afterward, they went to get some lunch.
***
Meanwhile at the Taylor's house. They have been in the process of building their dream home. Since Fatima liked the black and white house, Zac was making sure her dream came true. They did everything together, from picking out the exterior design to the interior design.
After a few years of selling homes in Atlanta and opening Taylor Your Home, LLC, Zac decided to start flipping homes and renting properties. The first property he bought to bring in passive income was an 8-unit townhome. He moved into one of the units and rented out the other 7. When he and Fatima got married, she moved in with him. Once the new house is completed and his mom's 6-month lease is completed he was going to move her into his townhome.
Fatima and Zac were headed over to look at how the house is coming. Mostly everything is done just a month left to go.
"Babe I'm so excited to move into our new home, have more room for Jurnee and our future little ones," said Fatima.
"Soon babe, soon. I'm ready to go back home now and try for another one."
Fatima just punched him in the arm. "Not until Jurnee is at least 1."
"Whatever, let's go get some dinner and then pick up J from the daycare."
Jurnee goes to the daycare center at Fatima's office. They left work early to check on the site and now returning to pick the baby up.
***
The weekend came and Fatima stopped by her dads to see how he was doing and to pick up Patrick.
"Hey Dad, how is everything going?"
"Not too good, Fatima."
"Dad, why are y'all divorcing? Neither you nor Mom is happy about this divorce."
"There is so much you don't know Fatima. Have a seat," her dad suggested.
Fatima sat down on the sofa next to her dad. She was a little nervous because he seemed like he had been holding on to a secret for years.
"Your mom was so bent on you and Paris getting married because..." he paused for a minute. "I'll have to wait and let your mom tell you."
"Really Dad, you started it now finish it."
"Your mother's going to hate me."
Fatima is starting to get frustrated. "Daddy!"
"Alright, alright. Your mother wanted you to marry Paris because of money."
"I'm not understanding."
"Your grandmother and grandfather are very wealthy." Pastor Fred said.
Fatima was still confused. She had never met her maternal or paternal grandparents. Last she heard they had all passed away.
"Umm, Dad. What are you talking about?" Fatima asked.
"Your grandmother, my mom is still living. You and your brother could inherit a lot of money from her."
Fatima was shocked. She had a lot of questions that needed answers.
