Zatima💛

After losing her daughter's father to gun violence in their Memphis hometown, Fatima faces a storm of grief and complicated emotions. Torn between resentment and forgiveness, she finds herself at a crossroads, but through her baby girl, she receives a beautiful, unexpected sign from beyond; a reminder that all he ever wanted was for her to find happiness and peace. With this message, Fatima begins to heal, embracing hope and the possibility of brighter days ahead.

Zac Taylor is known as Atlanta's infamous "City dick," never getting attached and leaving a trail of broken hearts behind. Fatima Wilson, a confident and career-driven paralegal at her friend Andi Barnes' law firm, has no time for men like him. When she first meets Zac, his bold charm doesn't impress her-especially with her friends, like Karen, warning her to steer clear of his toxic reputation. But after a series of unexpected run-ins and vulnerable late-night conversations, Fatima starts to fall for him. As her feelings deepen, she finds herself torn between her loyalty to her friends and her growing connection with the man who might just be bad for her... or exactly what she needs.

In this story, two very different people, Zac, an aspiring artist, and Fatima, a strong-willed lawyer, begin their journey with a disagreement over one of Zac's paintings. Fatima perceives the artwork as vulgar, while Zac believes it is a celebration of black women. As they spend more time together, their initial conflict gives way to unexpected attraction. Their relationship unfolds against the backdrop of their differing worldviews, ultimately leading them to discover deeper connections that challenge their preconceived notions about art, love, and each other.

Zac and Fatima have been inseparable for years-best friends, the kind of duo people always assume are together. But they're not. In their tight-knit friend group of six, everyone else is cuffed, leaving Zac and Fatima as the last two standing. Everyone sees the feelings between them-everyone except them. Well... maybe not except. Zac feels it every time she laughs at his dumb jokes. Fatima feels it when he remembers the smallest things about her. But neither of them says a word. Because if they admit the truth, they might ruin the best friendship they've ever had. Hoping to give them the final push, their coupled-up friends plan a group trip to a remote, romantic island. The hope? That the magic of sun-soaked days and starlit nights will finally crack open what Zac and Fatima have been burying for years. But it's not that simple. The island brings them closer-sharing rooms, private moments, lingering silences-but the fear is always louder. What if saying "I love you" means losing everything? The angsty tension builds like a storm on the horizon, both of them aching for more but too afraid to reach for it. In the end, love didn't ruin them. It revealed what was always there. It was always us.

Fatima Wilson is a high-powered CEO with a voice-activated penthouse, a spotless reputation, and an even icier wall around her heart. She built her empire brick by brick-and there's no room for distractions. Not love. Not vulnerability. Not anyone who dares to scratch beneath her surface. Zachary Taylor is a successful entrepreneur, devoted father to a two-year-old son, and too charming for his own good. When business puts him face-to-face with Atlanta's most infamous "ice queen," he's intrigued, then drawn in, and eventually-completely captivated. They're bound by business. But tension simmers in every stolen glance, every off-the-clock encounter, and every moment where the line between professional and personal starts to blur. She doesn't do emotions. He doesn't back down. And neither of them expected this. Between late-night texts, elevator malfunctions, quiet aquarium dates, and smoky confessions, Fatima and Zac are forced to confront the truth: some connections can't be ignored... even if they're inconvenient, intense, and feel like everything you swore you'd never need. But love? Love isn't supposed to be the exception. Unless it is.

A toxic slow burn Zatima story!!

Besties to complicated lovers...their love isn't complicated. Just your average teenage love story or is it??👀👀!

Will love conquer