Zaddy (Urban) #wattys2016

Chapter 10

Lina watched with a wide smile as Ziya walked into the restaurant catching the eyes of most of the patrons. Something about Ziya seemed different but Lina didn't know if it was in a good or bad way. Lina wave her hand and Ziya spotted her.

"Bitch you look cute" Lina stood up and said as they hugged. Ziya was dressed in short Moschino shirt dress and red knee high Givenchy wedge boots and not to mention the shining watch and earrings.

"Thanks you do too, I feel like I haven't seen you in forever" Ziya took a seat across from Lina and placed her Chanel bag on the chair next to her.

"It's because you haven't" Ziya laughed as she opened her menu to see what she would get to drink.

"You're glowing Zy" Lina randomly pointed out making Ziya look up with a smile.

"Thank you, I didn't tell you about my vacation with Mecca?" Lina's eyes bugged letting Ziya know she hadn't told her.

"Yeah we went to Cali last week for four days. It was so random but Lina it was so amazing. We stayed at this amazing hotel we even had our own private Jacuzzi. We spent so much time just getting to know each other and I loved every minute of it."

"But what?" Lina could sense she was feeling some type of way. Ziya was surprised that she had picked up on it but she was glad she had. She needed to vent badly.

"I'm so scared, I don't want to change. I've always been Ziya, just plain old humble Ziya. I've never had a whole bunch of money or nice things. And then boom I meet Mecca and I'm shopping on Rodeo, I'm wearing diamonds. Lina I packed a bag for LA and I didn't wear anything out of it, everything I wore for every single day was brand new down to my panties."

"I mean I'm sorry to say it but you've already changed."

Ziya's eyes widened she didn't know what Lina was talking about "what are you saying Lina?"

"Nothing. Look, money can only change you if you allow it too. We didn't grow up with a silver spoon in our mouths and I'm sure Mecca didn't either. But we've gotten to a point in our lives where we can live comfortably and there is nothing wrong with that. I'm still humble and will always be, I'm not too good for anything except a regular 9-5 and the only thing beneath me is any hoe that like to talk shit."

Ziya chuckled as she shook her head "I just want to love him Lina, I want to love him but still be me" she said honestly. After spending so much time with Mecca in Cali, she had come to the realization that she wanted Mecca something bad. She wanted the good and bad as long as he was there.

"And you will Zy, just don't let this thing with Mecca ruin relationships you've already built."

"You talking about Denim?"

"Bingo" Lina pointed at Ziya as she winked her eye.

"I haven't spoken to Denim in forever" Ziya said after the waitress took their orders.

Lina shook her head but didn't say anything. That was a touchy subject and Lina didn't feel like fussing with Ziya about it.

"Nothing slick to say?" Ziya was shocked, seeing as though Lina and Imani had never been good at keeping their noses in their own business.

Lina shook her head "that's your best friend Zy. I just wanted to let you know not to forget her. I have nothing else to say."

"Have you seen her?"

"She's been MIA."

"Damn."

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