A few days have gone by since Fatima ended her relationship with Zac. She and Orion have since moved out of the Taylor Residence and are temporarily staying with Dee at Fatima's old apartment. Although this living arrangement is not quite ideal, it works well for the time being because Dee often helps with babysitting Orion whenever Fatima has to work overtime as they are still in the midst of planning the global movie premiere for Dreamz and Nightmares.
The breakup hasn't been easy for either of them - but mostly Zac. Fatima, on the other hand, keeps herself occupied with work so she rarely even has time to think about it. In fact, they haven't had a chance to speak about possibly rekindling their relationship. Of course there have been multiple attempts from Zac, but if it doesn't have anything to do with co-parenting Orion, Fatima instantly shuts it down.
| Taylor Residence |
** KNOCK KNOCK **
Gigi walked to the door and opened it to find Fatima standing on the other side while holding Orion in her arms, along with his diaper bag hanging from her shoulder. She happily invited them in before reaching her arms out for Orion as Fatima handed him over.
Gigi: (smiles) hi Fatima, you look so pretty! What's the occasion?
Fatima: (smiles) thank you Gigi. There isn't an occasion per se, I'm just going out.
Gigi: (frowns) on a date?
Fatima: (chuckles) no it's not a date Gigi, it's actually a dinner meeting with some very important work clients.
Gigi: (still frowning) oh…
Fatima: ah-uh, what's that look for?
Gigi: (shrugs) n-nothing, it's probably none of my business anyway. (She says as she began to walk away with Orion) let me go play with my favorite baby.
Fatima: aht! Before you go, what is it?
Gigi: you promise you won't get mad?
Fatima: I promise.
Gigi: (exhales) okay, so I know that you and Zac are no longer together, so as a single woman, you have every right to dress anyway you want. However, I just feel like the dress is a little bit “too much” for a work thing. Anyway, that's just my 2 cents.
Fatima: I appreciate your concern, but like you just said, I'm a single woman so I can wear whatever I want.
Gigi: (nods)
Fatima: anyway, how have you been holding up since everything that happened?
Gigi: physically, I'm okay. I actually had a checkup yesterday and my doctor said my stitches are healing up pretty good, and the infection has also cleared.
Fatima: (smiles) that's really great news Gigi!
Gigi: yeah.. but I'm still trying to process the mental/ emotional aspect of everything. As much as I believe that getting an abortion was the best thing for me and my future, I can't help but feel guilty for practically murdering my own flesh and blood. Also, my mom and Mr Rod aren't making things any easier. They literally take any chance they get to shame me about my decision. (Teary-eyed) My mother doesn't even look at me the same anymore, I think she hates me.
Fatima: (sincere tone) I'm sorry that you're going through all of this Gigi, I wish there was something that I could do to help.
Gigi: (wipes her tears) you did more than enough when you convinced Zac to let me move in with him. I just wish that you and Ry still lived here - I miss having y'all around.
Fatima: (smiles briefly) speaking of Zac… is he around? I need to get going but I also want to inform him that I'm leaving Ry with y'all for a few hours.
