A daycare teacher. An uncle with an attitude. One chaotic morning that changes everything. Ziya Jackson is a dedicated preschool teacher with a soft spot for her students and zero tolerance for nonsense. She runs her classroom with patience, heart, and a lot of grace-especially when her rude, bitter assistant makes things harder. One hectic morning, when a student arrives nervous and clinging to his relative, Ziya does what she always does: steps in with a smile and love. What she doesn't expect is the deep voice offering to help-or the warm hand on her waist. Nasir is a no-nonsense electrician and full-time uncle who's just trying to enjoy a morning off when his sister calls asking for a favor. Taking his nephew Ray to school sounds simple enough-until he shows up and witnesses a daycare worker barking at the boy like he's a problem. Nasir's about to speak up when a gorgeous woman appears, melting Ray's fear in seconds and stealing Nasir's breath in the process. Her kindness floors him. Her curves distract him. Her smile? Dangerous. From an awkward introduction to slow-burning tension, Unexpected Pick-Up follows Ziya and Nasir as they navigate early childhood chaos, family responsibilities, and their own growing desire. But can Ziya afford to flirt with a student's uncle? And can Nasir prove he's more than just a handsome face and good timing? This is a love story full of real-life mess, soft moments, unexpected connections, and undeniable chemistry.
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