Dangerously In Love

13

The days had come and gone, and today was finally the grand opening. Zac had found a new place with the help of Fatima two weeks ago. Now that his nurse became full time, he was comfortable with moving out. Even though he had moved out, he still made it his mission to go see Grandpa Luther every day.

Zac was on his way to pick Fatima up for what she thought was a surprise party for Grandpa, but really Zac was surprising her before the actual party. She had texted him "The door's unlocked" just as he pulled into her driveway. He got out of the car and walked straight into the house. "Snooks!" he shouted.

"I'm up here," she called out from upstairs. He jogged up the stairs, entering the room just as she was coming out of the closet.

"Damn!" he exclaimed, taking in her appearance. Tonight's theme was an all-black affair, so she had on a black, mid-thigh, fitted dress that had slits going up the sides.

"You like?" She twirled around for him.

"Hell yeah!" He went to grab her, but she stopped him.

"Nope, we're not about to be late, and I'm hungry." She held her arms out, trying to keep him from coming onto her. "Strap my shoe for me." He sat on the bed and lifted her leg up so that he could lace the strap on her Tom Ford heels. Once he was done, he looked up at her, slowly easing his hand up her leg.

"Zac, stop it," she said lowly. She was enjoying the feeling, but she knew if they didn't leave now, they would never make it to the dinner party.

"Let me just kiss it," Zac matched her tone. His hand had reached her inner thigh. Just as he was about to slip his hand into her panties, she jerked back.

"Come on, we have to go," she said before laughing at him. He threw himself back onto the bed like a toddler throwing a tantrum. He eventually got up and followed her downstairs and out of the house. She locked up and turned on the alarm with her phone before they took off to their destination.

As they drove through the city, Fatima noticed they were taking a different route. "Uh, Zac, where are we going? The restaurant is the other way."

"I know, I know. I have a little surprise for you before we head to the party," Zac said, his eyes twinkling with excitement.

"A surprise? You know I don't like surprises," she teased, though her curiosity was piqued.

"Trust me, you're gonna love this one," he replied, reaching over to squeeze her hand.

They pulled up to a newly constructed building that Fatima had seen in progress but hadn't visited since the final touches were added. Zac got out of the car and walked around to open her door. "Come on, Snooks. I want you to see something."

They walked hand in hand into the building. Zac led her through the hallway until they reached a set of double doors. "Close your eyes," he instructed.

"Zac, really?" she laughed, but she complied.

He opened the doors and guided her inside. "Okay, open them."

Fatima's eyes widened as she took in the sight before her. The space was beautifully transformed, with modern furnishings, sleek designs, and an inviting atmosphere. It was Zac's new office for his temp agency. "Oh my God, Zac, this is incredible!"