Zane had told himself for years not to get close to anyone, especially a woman, due to his choice of job. However, when he met Yani, he can't deny their connection, and will embark on a new journey with her, that neither of them expected.
It's been two weeks and six days and it's Friday and I am getting a new assignment today. I closed out my last one earlier this week and now it's onto the next one. Mr. J didn't have time to meet with me until 3:30 p.m. today which is usually when I go to pick up my baby girl from school. I asked my mom if she could pick her up, but she couldn't so I asked Yani and she agreed. Yani is really sweet. She really does care about Nia and even me, I know that. I like her presence in my life I just don't know how to manage my feelings for her because I definitely have feelings for her. It's hard not to like Yani I know that much. She has such a kind heart and she has been so great with Nia. My daughter is so in love with Yani and Yani is really good for Nia. She's a positive woman role model for my baby girl. As a father I can't teach her everything, so it's good to have Yani around. Anyway, I headed to see Mr. J right now. Once I get there, I get out of my car and I head into the warehouse. When I go to Mr. J's office, I see Mr. J sitting at his desk and I also see her standing next to Mr. J. Hmm.
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I look at her and she waves and smiles and I look at Mr. J.
"Hey Mr. J," I said.
"Hey Zane. So we are going to be pairing up everyone with a partner now, due to the high volume of requests we have to process ok? Zane this is Robyn. Robyn this is Zane," Mr. J said.
"Hey nice meeting you," I said.
"Nice meeting you too," Robyn said while extending her hand out. I shake it firmly and I got this weird feeling in my stomach when our hands touch. I quickly release my hand and I place them in my pockets. Mr. J goes into the file cabinet and pulls out a case and sets it on the desk. Robyn opens the file and we both look over the information and then I place it under my arm. Mr. J then hands us each an envelope with money.
"Alright now Zane Robyn isn't new to this, so she won't require any training and she comes highly recommended. I believe you two will make a great team," Mr. J said. Robyn and I nod our heads and Robyn leaves, but I stay and I look at Mr. J.
"Mr. J what is this? Do I really need a partner?," I asked.
"Yes we have so many new cases and it's getting hard to keep up. And look at her. She's gorgeous. You need a woman that can relate to your lifestyle," Mr. J said while smirking. I frown a bit and Mr. J laughs.
"What she's not good enough? You must be real picky Zane no wonder I have never heard about you with any female," Mr. J said while laughing a bit.
"That's not it....I'm kind of.....," I am cut off by Mr. J.
"You're seeing someone?," Mr. J said while raising his eyebrow.
"Not exactly....but I have someone that....is interested in me and I like her but..."
"She doesn't know what you do," Mr. J said knowing the situation.
"Yeah exactly," I said while sighing.
"Zane....if she likes you for you, what you do won't matter."
"I know but.....we're doing fine and I don't want to fuck it up."
"You don't fuck up everything you touch you know.....I know why you are the way you are Zane. I know you do this job because of what happened to Nia's mom...which you had no control over." I clench my jaw as I breathe deeply. Nia's mom is a touchy subject.
"....I gotta go. I'll see you later," I said quickly. I turn on my heels as I leave the warehouse. Once I go out, I see Robyn resting against my car. I walk over to my car and she smiles at me.
"I'm real excited to work with you Zane. Mr. J never told me my new partner was so cute though," Robyn said playfully. She bites her bottom lip and I narrow my eyes at her. She's cute for sure. But damn I don't feel right looking at her in that way because of Yani. That woman is always in my head and I feel a connection to her that I don't have with anyone else. I don't want to fuck up what we have, whatever that may be.
"We can start tonight if you want. Say 8?," I suggested.
"Sure no problem. Let me put my number in your phone," Robyn said. I pull out my phone and I hand it to her and she puts her number in and then hands the phone back to me.
"See you at 7 Zane," Robyn said. I nod my head and she turns around and walks away. My eyes travel down her backside. She has a pretty decent body, but of course I am comparing her to Yani and Yani's body is just perfect. I shake my head out of my daze and I get in my car. My mom will be working tonight, so I'm not sure who can watch Nia for the night. I wouldn't want to ask Yani again since she already picked her up from school. I'll figure it out. I head to the bank and then I head home. I dropped off a spare key to Yani so she could take Nia home after school. Once I go into my apartment, I hear Nia and Yani laughing. I see them lying down on their stomachs playing a board game. I close the door and I lock it and Yani and Nia look up at me and smile.
"Hi daddy!," Nia said while waving.
"Hi princess," I said. I slip off my shoes and I go into the living room and Nia and Yani stand up. I pick up Nia and I kiss her lips multiple times and she giggles and then hugs me tightly. I kiss her forehead and I set her down and I look at Yani. I just have an urge to kiss her right now, but I am suppressing it.
"Thanks for picking up Nia I really appreciate it," I said.
"It's no problem. I love spending time with Nia," Yani said while smiling. That smile. I swear it does something to me. Nia rests her head against Yani's waist and Yani gently rubs her shoulder. I can tell how close they are.
"Daddy do you have to work tonight?," Nia asked.
"Yes baby girl I do," I said. Nia frowns a bit but nods her head.
"Ok so am I going to stay with grandma tonight?," Nia asked.
"Grandma has to work baby girl so you can't stay with her. Actually Yani I was going to ask you if you could stay with Nia just until I got back home? I know you already left work early to pick Nia up and I'm not sure if you had plans or anything."
"Zane I would love to stay with Nia. We can have a girl's night would you like that Nia? I can paint your nails and toes and anything else you want to do. How does that sound?," Yani asked. Nia's little eyes light up and she jumps up and down in excitement.
"Oh I would love that! I'm so excited!! Hey Yani can you give me one of those facial things? They look fun," Nia said while giggling.
"Of course. You can even stay up late," Yani said while winking. Nia just smiles and hugs Yani's waist tight.
"I love you Yani," Nia said sweetly.
"I love you too Nia," Yani said. Damn their relationship is growing by the second and I don't mind that one bit.
"Ok Nia how about you start your homework now so we can have fun later ok?," Yani said. Nia nods her head obediently and Yani kisses Nia's forehead and then Nia walks off to her bedroom. Yani looks at me and moves closer to me. I smile a bit and I put my hands on her waist and I pull her into me. Yani bites her bottom lip and I look at her lower lip piercings that are so damn sexy.
"How many piercings do you have?," I asked bluntly. I have been wondering for a while now.
"Two on my lower lip, my tongue, my nose, two sets on each ear, my back dimples, two on my hips......and three other places," Yani said while getting a bit shy towards the end. Mmm well I know she has her nipples pierced, so that's two. Where else is she talking about? I think and then a light bulb went off! She has her damn clit pierced!! Damnnnnn! Now I wouldn't mind pulling on that clit ring while she's screaming obscenities with her legs wrapped around my waist while I'm digging her out. Dammit Zane get a grip!
"So what time do you have to be at work tonight?," Yani asked while snapping me out of my fantasy.
"I have to be there at 8," I said.
"Really? What kind of public relations job needs you at work at 8 on a Friday night?," Yani asked. I bite the inside of my lip contemplating what to say.
"Special meeting that's all," I said.
"Oh ok. Well if you want I can cook for us so you can rest before work," Yani offered. Why is she so sweet?
"You've done enough already I can cook," I said.
"No Zane let me. You take a nap or something and the food will be ready when you're awake."
"Thank you Yani I would appreciate that."
"You're welcome." Yani rests her hands on my waist and looks up at me. I lick my bottom lip slowly as she does the same. She leans in and presses her plump lips against mine. Damn these chills I get every time Yani kisses me. After a short, but passionate kiss, Yani pulls away and smiles. She kisses my cheek and then steps back away from me. She goes into the kitchen and starts to take out pots and pans to cook. She is such a good person. I know I'm lucky to have her in my life. I feel bad though because she is so open with me, but I haven't been open and honest with her. I just don't want to lose her. As crazy as that sounds, I want Yani around. I know the longer I wait, the worse it could be. I need to figure out a way to tell her and soon. I go upstairs and I check on Nia and she is doing her homework. I then go to my room and I strip down to my beater and boxers and I lie down in bed and I fall asleep instantly.
Once I'm awake by 6 p.m. I go downstairs and I smell something delicious. I go into the kitchen and I see Yani making plates of fried catfish, rice and beans and greens. Damn she's spoiling me and Nia.
"Mmm this looks yummy!," Nia said while rubbing her stomach. Yani smiles as she fixes Nia a perfect sized plate. Yani smiles when she sees me and I wave and smile. She makes me a nice sized plate and then makes drinks for Nia and me and then she fixes herself a plate. It's like her mother instinct comes out whenever she is around Nia and I. She always does things for us, before she does them for herself. I like that. We enjoy dinner and then I take a quick shower and I get ready to head out. As I am walking past the living room I see Nia sitting down in a chair with a green facial on her face and Yani painting her nails. I laugh a bit and Nia looks at me.
"Nothing baby girl. I don't want you staying up too late," I said.
"Yes daddy I know," Nia said. Nia looks at Yani and Yani winks at her. I already know what they are up to. I roll my eyes playfully and I hug Yani and Nia before I leave and I head out. I am meeting Robyn at the warehouse where Mr. J. works. Once I get there I see her resting against her red convertible smoking what appears to be a blunt. I haven't smoked in a minute and I sure could use a hit. I get out of the car and when Robyn sees me she smiles. She walks closer to me and blows out smoke. She hands out the blunt to me and I look at her and I take it and I take a deep inhale. Damn that feels good. I hold it in my lungs before blowing it out. She takes the blunt from me and licks down the blunt and then takes another hit. She is kind of bad though I won't deny that. Anyway, we get in my car and we look through the folder once again while Robyn takes continuous hits from the drug.
"So Zane how long have you been doing this?," Robyn asked.
"Over three years now," I said. Robyn looks at me with those green eyes of hers and nods her head. I start up my car and we head out. The first day we try to observe the target. We're given information on where they live and places they like to hang out, etc. Our current target is a man that sweet talks them, takes them home, drugs them and tortures them physically and sexually. I'll be happy to put a bullet in both of his kneecaps.
"Why this job?," Robyn asked. I glance over at Robyn as she looks at me.
"Just want to help innocent people. People don't deserve to be beat or raped or any shit like that. It isn't right," I stated.
"I agree....you got a family?" I raise my eyebrow in confusion as I feel her staring at me.
"I have a six year old daughter," I said.
"Awww.....a wife?"
"No."
"A girlfriend."
"....Not exactly."
"Someone has your interest huh?"
"You could say that."
"...Lucky girl," Robyn said while looking forward. Robyn and I ride around town for hours trying to spot our target, but we couldn't. By 12 a.m. we decided to give up. Better luck next time I hope. I drop Robyn back off at her car at the warehouse. She's cool and should be easy to work with. After I drop her off, I head home. I am sure Nia and Yani will be sleep by now. I go inside my apartment quietly and I close and lock the door. I slip off my shoes and I look in the living room and I see an adorable sight. Yani is sitting on the couch sleeping and Nia is sleeping stretched out on the couch with her head in in Yani's lap. They both look so peaceful. I turn off the television and then I pick up Nia without waking either of them up. I kiss Nia's face repeatedly as I take her upstairs to her bedroom. I lie her down in her bed and I tuck her in and then I walk back downstairs. I hear yawning and I look and I see Yani rubbing her left eye.
"Hey," I said softly.
"Hey," Yani said tiredly.
"Did you and Nia have fun?"
"Yeah lots of fun," Yani said while yawning loudly.
"Good."
"....I should head home."
"....You know what? It's late. Just stay and leave in the morning."
"Are you sure?," Yani asked a little but surprised.
"Yeah no problem at all." Yani nods her head and lies down across the couch and gets comfortable and closes her eyes. I watch her for a minute and then I go back upstairs. I change into basketball shorts and a t-shirt and I lie down in bed. I toss and turn for close to an hour. I just can't sleep. I get out of bed and I check on Nia and she is fine. I go downstairs and I see Yani sleeping peacefully. I just want to be near her right now. I sit on the couch opposite from the Yani is resting on and I just look at Yani. I could stare at her forever. She's so beautiful on the outside, but her inside beauty is what really amazes me. This woman is truly one of a kind. Why do I deserve her in my life? I don't understand. How did she pick me out of all the men to choose from? I don't know but it happened for a reason. I really just want to be close to her right now. The couch is pretty wide so I could lie down with her. I stand up and I walk to the couch and I slide in right behind Yani. I pull the blanket over me and she moves slightly. I hesitantly rest an arm around her waist and I scoot up to her so her back is to my chest. I let the scent from her hair take over my nostrils and I smile to myself. I gently kiss the back of her neck as I close my eyes. Why does this feel so right?
