From Product to Professional |COMPLETED|

Emotional Reaction

Zac was struggling with focusing on the cruise because the thought of Fatima moving made him sick! He likes having her around and he loved the interaction they both had with Giovani! Fatima was showing him the pictures and videos her mom sent of Giovani and as hard as he smiled and laughed his heart ached! He kept admiring her beauty and how happy she looked being able to take some of the recent events off of her mind! She was more beautiful than he gave her credit for and he could see the drive in her eyes! She wanted more than the life she had been condemned to!

Fatima, "Zac are you okay? You haven't said much or even really touched your food!"

Zac, "I'm fine! I'm just in deep thought and that happens a lot!"

Fatima, "Do you want to go for a walk up on deck and get some air?"

Zac, "Sure we can do that!"

Fatima and Zac haven't seen the girls or guys since they all parted ways after check in and it was a little bit more peaceful that way! Little did they know, they were staying to themselves so the both of them could figure out whatever it is they wanted to do! Zac helped Fatima up and they started walking!

Fatima, "I know I dropped a bomb on you earlier and it was unexpected but I'm scared Zac!"

Zac, "I know but I need you to know that I won't hurt you T! If I do it won't be on purpose! I know we both are human and mistakes happen but I also am learning that I don't do well with Trauma!"

Fatima, "I understand you went through a lot and at first I didn't really know how much until we started our sessions but I'm not your mom! I would never abandon you! I also know I have my own issues when it comes to trauma! Sometimes I get to where I love when you touch me and then I hate it! I hate that we were condemned to those lifestyles and I also hate the fact that I wasn't able to choose you first as the man I wanted! I feel like our healing together should've started when we were younger!"

Zac crying, "I feel the same way! I know you wouldn't abandon me it's just I feel like I always end up treating the women who come into my life the way my mom treated me! I mean I don't abuse them or anything but some of the traits she has were instilled in me and I hate it T! I hate being angry! Looking for love only to be let down! Sometimes I feel like that little boy who is looking for the love of his mama and I'm a grown ass man!"

Fatima wipes his eyes, "Grown ass men go through things too! It doesn't make you less of a man to cry and be vulnerable about your feelings! In my opinion it makes you THE MAN to open up and allow yourself room to grow and make mistakes! A man that stays stuck in his ways isn't a man that's a BOY and you said it yourself, you're a grown ass man which means yours learning, growing and teaching yourself along the way! Give yourself Grace Zac! You played the hand you were dealt! God carried you this far do you really think he is going to leave you? You've always been destined for greatness! You're a great man, wonderful business owner, amazing dad and if I do say so myself a strong role model in the community! Continue to be that don't let no one dim your light! Shine as bright as you can and in the midst of chaos your light will help you find your way out!"

Zac, "As much as you motivate me! I'll never get tired of hearing it! I just want you to know that you are an amazing woman! You are brave, beautiful, and brilliant! You played the cards you were dealt and blossomed beautifully! We can't continue running! Trauma is around that's true but we have to learn to face all obstacles head on and reach the end of the storm! The bible states in Ecclesiastics 9:11, "The race is not given to the swift or to the strong but to the one who endures to the end!" T your endurance is unmatched! You're running this race swiftly and maneuvering through these obstacles! Don't get discouraged! Don't give up and don't stop fighting! You will come out victorious and you'll have an amazing story to tell!"

Fatima, "Thank you for encouraging and motivating me! Thank you for teaching me and showing me you care! I may be slow to open up but you always know what to say when to say it and I'll forever be grateful for the today you took me into your program!"

Zac, "Thank you! I'll forever be grateful for the day that you took my brother in as your own and became the mother figure he needed! T I knew you were amazing but that moment right there showed your resilience and dedication in your career and to me! I know I don't say it often but I Love You Fatima and I'm sorry for how I went about things but the last thing that I want is to lose the love of my life!"

Fatima rubbing his jaw, "I Love You More Zachary and if I can help it I'll always be right beside you!"