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 a month and two days and I can honestly say I have been incredibly happy with Yani. It hasn't even been that long but our relationship is flourishing nicely. I love having her around. She's been great. She truly cares about Nia and I and I can tell that through her actions. She will put our needs before hers and I respect that. I like that about her. Anyway it's Friday evening and I am taking my baby out to dinner, just the two of us. I definitely want to make dates between us a regular occurrence. She definitely deserves it. Nia is staying with my mom and I decided not to work tonight. Robyn wasn't happy, but she'll get over it. She still can't comprehend that I don't want her for some reason, but that's her own fault. I keep it strictly professional between us and I hope she can learn to do the same. Anyway it's around 6:30 p.m. and I am leaving to go pick up Yani. I can't wait to see her. We usually do see each other every day since my schedule allows for me to visit her at work during the day. Her shop has really taken off. By word of mouth, she is known as one of the best tattoo artists in the city. I'm so proud of her. She works so hard and she deserves it. I check out my outfit in the mirror and I am pleased with how I look.
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I spray on a bit of cologne and then I grab my keys and wallet and I head out. I go to Yani's apartment complex and I park and then turn off the car. I get out of the car with a dozen of red roses and I make my way to her apartment door. I knock on her door and Yani immediately answers the door. I look her up and down and I smile widely. She looks so damn sexy in her red, fitted dress.
"Hi baby," Yani said while smiling.
"Hi gorgeous. You look amazing," I complimented.
"Thank you. You look very handsome tonight."
"Thanks. I bought these for you," I said while holding my hand out with the flowers. Yani gasps and then smiles and takes them from me. She smells them and then looks at me.
"Oh baby thank you they're beautiful. Come in just let me put these in water," Yani said. I nod my head and I walk in and I close the door behind me. I watch Yani put the flowers in a large vase and then she walks back out to me.
"You're man doesn't get a hug or even a kiss?," I teased. Yani laughs and moves closer to me. I instantly slip my arms around her waist and she wraps her arms around my neck. She leans in and kisses me passionately.
"Mmm....you sure you don't want to just take this date to the bedroom?," I joked. Yani hits me playfully and I chuckle softly.
"You know I'm joking. You spending the night with me tonight?," I asked.
"If you want me to I did pack an overnight bag," Yani said.
"Oh I definitely want you too," I said while eyeing her body up and down.
"Hey now, keep your eyes above the neck," Yani teased. I laugh and I peck her lips two times. I grab her overnight bag for her and she gets her purse and then we leave. Yani locks her apartment door and I hold out my free hand to her. She smiles and grabs it and we walk to my car. I open the passenger door for her and once she is inside I close the door. I put her overnight bag in the back seat and then I get in the driver's side. I start up the car and I pull out of the parking lot and I head to our destination.
"Baby where are you taking me?," Yani asked.
"You'll see baby," I said while smirking.
"Ooo a surprise. I like surprises."
"I bet you do." I look at Yani through the corner of my eye and I quickly turn my head to admire her.
"You look so beautiful tonight Yani," I said.
"Thank you baby. You look really handsome," Yani said while biting her bottom lip. I smile and I rest my right hand on her left thigh and she rests her left hand on top of mine and caresses it gently. She then brings my hand up to hers and she kisses it gently. She's so sweet.
"I hope we're going to get something to eat, I'm starving!," Yani exclaimed.
"Mmm....I got something you can put in your mouth if you want me to pull over," I said playfully. Yani looks over at me and narrows her eyes and I laugh to myself.
"Shut up Zane," Yani said playfully.
"I'm joking baby," I said through a laugh. I see Yani nod her head through the side of my eye and she leans in and pecks my cheek. 35 minutes later, I pull into the parking lot of our destination. I get out and then I go to the passenger side and I help Yani out. I close and lock the car doors and then I lock my hand with Yani's as I lead her inside the restaurant.
"Oh baby this is great! You know how much I love places like this," Yani said while looking around the hibachi restaurant. She told me these are her favorite places to eat.
"I'm glad you like it. That's why I'm going to cook for you," I said. Yani raises her eyebrows and I smile and I kiss her cheek. I lead her to a small private hibachi grill with two person table. I sit her down and I excuse myself for a minute. I know the owner of the restaurant and he set me up with this. I wash my hands thoroughly and then I go back to Yani.
"Baby you're going to cook for me? Really?," Yani asked while smiling.
"That's right baby you tell me what you want and I got you," I said. Yani nods her head and she looks through the menu. She decides on chicken teriyaki, rice and vegetables. I'll make enough for both of us. So I start to prepare the meat first. I've always loved to cook and I'm also pretty good at it. I even do a few tricks with the knives like the professionals do and Yani looks in awe. Once the food is all cooked, I put everything on two plates. The waiter brings us our drinks and Yani looks at me and smiles.
"Baby....that was amazing. Everything looks delicious!," Yani said.
"Thank you baby," I said. I put a bit of chicken and rice on a fork and then I put it to Yani's lips. She smiles and opens her mouth and I blow lightly on the food before feeding it to her.
"How is it?," I asked.
"Baby it's delicious! Wow! Where did you learn to cook like this?," Yani asked.
"My mom. I was always in the kitchen with her. I love to cook. Always wanted to own my restaurant," I confessed.
"Really? Zane you would make a great restaurant owner if that's what you want I mean that."
"Thanks baby." I kiss her lips and she feeds me a forkful of food. I scoot my chair closer to hers and I slip an arm around her waist. I just always have a need to be close to Yani. I can't help but to stare at her as we eat. She is so damn beautiful. And this damn outfit she has on has me feeling some type of way. I honestly just want to get her out of it.
"Yani?," I said softly.
"Yeah?." Yani said while turning her head to look at me.
"....I'm really happy with you Yani. I never thought I could feel this way about anyone....it scares me, but I really am excited for the future we will have."
"Oh Zane I'm really happy with you. I can't remember the last time I was in a relationship where I felt like the feelings I have are being reciprocated 100%. It seems like in my past relationships I was always the one putting in all the effort and I always got my heart broken, but with you....I don't worry about that. I know how you feel about me because you show me every chance you get. Zane I care about you and your daughter Nia so much. You both are so special to me and I am so honored to be a part of both of your lives." Wow. This woman is so damn amazing. Lord knows I don't deserve her, but I won't mess this up. I can't lose her. I lean in and I peck her lips two times. Yani and I each drink a glass of wine with our desserts and then we pack up our leftovers and we head out to my car.
"That was the best date I have ever been on Zane thank you so much," Yani said.
"You're welcome you deserve it baby," I said. Yani bites her bottom lip while smiling. She looks so damn sexy when she does that. As we are walking to my car, I feel my phone vibrate in my pocket. I ignore it as I open the door for Yani. Once Yani is strapped in, I close her door and then I get in on the driver's side. I start up the car and I head home. Once we're home, we go inside my apartment. I put the food away and then I follow Yani up to my bedroom. I feel my phone vibrating continually in my pocket. Yani sits on the bed and I take out my phone and I look and I see a few new messages from a number I don't recognize. One reads: "Emergency at the warehouse. Please come immediately." I read the other messages and they all have a similar tone to them.
"What is it baby? Is Nia alright?," Yani asked.
"Yeah she's fine. It seems I have a work emergency but I don't know who the messages are from," I said slightly confused.
"Really? Well you should go then babe," Yani said.
"I don't want to leave you though," I said.
"I'll be here once you get back babe."
"Mmm ok so how about I come back to you naked in my bed how does that sound?"
"That can be arranged," Yani said sexily.
"Shit now I don't want to leave."
"Baby it could be important. I don't mind you being gone for an hour or so. I'll wait up for you." I just smile and I rest my hands on either side of Yani and I lean down and I kiss her lips multiple times.
"I won't be long," I said.
"I'll be here," Yani said. I sigh as I kiss Yani's lips a few more times and then I leave the bedroom and apartment. On my job, I have to be on call 24/7. All types of shit could happen so I have to be accessible. The number I didn't recognize, but if there's an emergency, I will never recognize the number. The message could have come from a number of sources. I get in my car and I speed off to the warehouse. The sooner I get there and handle shit, the sooner I can get back to Yani. Once I pull up to the warehouse, I get out of my car and I go inside. I walk inside and I look around a bit and I stop in my tracks when I see Robyn smoking a blunt. I sigh as I roll my eyes heavily.
"Robyn what the fuck?," I said in an aggravated tone.
"Hey Zane," Robyn said while blowing out smoke.
"You've got to be kidding me. You sent me those texts? Fuck this." I turn to walk away, and I hear Robyn making her way towards me. She runs a bit so she is in front of me. I try to move around her, but she won't let me get around.
"What the hell do you want Robyn?," I asked.
"You know what I want Zane....why are you playing this game with me? You know you want me."
"I don't want or need shit from you."
"Why don't you like me Zane? Huh? Why is that bitch so much better than me?" Oh hell no, who does this bitch think she is?!
"Don't you ever disrespect Yani like that again do you hear me," I said sternly while pointing in her face.
"Mmm shit Zane you turn me the fuck on.....why won't you just give in to me?," Robyn asked while running a finger down my shirt. I snatch her hand away and I just turn to leave.
"I'm not giving up on you Zane. I always get what I want," Robyn called out. I shake my head in disbelief as I leave the warehouse. This bitch can't be that thirsty. I wasted my time coming out here and for what, for some ho to try to come on to me? I can't believe that shit. Why can't Robyn get it through her big ass head that I don't want her ass?? Ugh I swear thirsty hoes are the worst! I get in my car and I speed off. I'm quite angry right now, but just the thought of me going home to Yani calms my nerves a bit. I take a deep breath and I drive home as fast as I can. Once I am parked, I get out of my car and I go to my apartment. I unlock the door and I walk in and I close and lock the door behind me. I slip off my shoes and I jog up the few stairs to the second floor and I go into the bedroom and I see Yani knocked out in her clothes. I laugh softly to myself. She said she would wait up, but she works so hard during the week and I know she gets worn out. I close the door behind me, and I take off my clothes so I just have on a beater and boxers. I put on a pair of sleep pants and then I look at Yani. I move closer to the bed and I slowly unzip the side of her skirt. I slowly slide it down her legs and I can't help but to notice her black lace underwear. Damn. I set her skirt aside and I admire her smooth, toned legs. She moves a bit and I unzip her tank top. I take it off her, revealing her matching black lace bra. She's so sexy, but I have to control myself. I lie down in the bed and I maneuver Yani so she is under the covers with me. She squirms slightly and her head lands on my chest. I smile to myself as I hold her close to me. I kiss the top of her forehead repeatedly. I look down at Yani and I realize something; I'm falling for Yani and I'm falling hard. I sigh lowly because this shit is so damn scary to me. I feel for Nia's mom so hard and I lost her and I just couldn't take that pain again. I know I am going to do my best to keep Yani around, even though I know I am being tested with Robyn. No matter what though, I can't lose Yani.
