I was pacing in my living room most probably wearing out my expensive carpet as I waited for David to arrive. It was four days before the event and I hadn't gathered the courage to ask him to come with me. I had also been avoiding him and he had noticed. That's why he was coming over and he had warmed me that he better find me home or else. I could tell he was pissed at me for avoiding him but I didn't know what to do. We had definitely grown closer but I think David saw me more as the little sister he had to protect than the woman he would marry some day.

I mean ever since we began talking our conversations were centered on getting to know each other. He never made a move to hit on me or ask me out. There had never been any romance between us. Maybe it was all in my head. But how could it be considering that if it was any other guy he would be all over me already. Though this was David we were talking about, the most caring and thoughtful guy to exist. Maybe I had to give him some hints that I wanted more than a regular friendship. But how would I do that when I have never been in a relationship before. I could ask Kim for some advice but she usually took everything out of context. What other choice did I have anyway? It was either her or the twins and I could never rely on the twins. I'd call Kim as soon as I talked to David.

"You're interrupting my game." George said and I almost jumped out of my skin.

I glared at him holding my hand over my heart.

"You scared me. I thought you left an hour ago." I replied.

"I've been here the whole time watching you pace all over the room and mumble to yourself. It was fun at first but you need to stop now. I need to concentrate on the game." He replied.

"You have the same TV with the same channels at your place go watch the game there. You need to leave anyway. David is coming over. And don't stand guard on the other side of the door. I know you followed us the other time when we went to KFC." I said.

"Me? No I did not." He replied looking very guilty as he stumbled over his words.

"Yes you did. You followed us with the BMW." I replied.

"Okay fine I did but I was doing my job."He retorted.

"Use all the excuses you want but I expected you to at least trust me enough to take care of myself or at least tell me you'd be tailing me. You made me think you trusted me." I said feeling a little sad.

"Sweet cheeks I love you like a daughter but your safety come first before your feelings so before you get all mad at me for no reason just know that I wouldn't be good at my job if I let you go all the way across town with a guy I barely know. I trust you but I don't know him well enough to trust him." He explained.

"Okay fine but can you leave now he will be here any minute." I requested.

"Okay fine but I'm taking this."He said grabbing the box of pizza we had ordered for lunch.

"I didn't eat yet." I grumbled.

"Then fix something up for yourself and lover boy." He said before leaving.

He was right. I could make some food for us. A man on a full stomach is easier to appease than a hungry one. With that thought in mind I walked into the kitchen and began making a meal that would be quick and simple to make but still be delicious.

An hour later I was dressed, food was ready and David still hadn't arrived. Maybe he had pranked me and wasn't really coming. Or maybe he had been in an accident and was stranded in a ditch somewhere bleeding to death. I really needed to stop watching some movies with George. They were making my imagination run wild.

I decided to get my phone from the living room and check on him. I got up from the kitchen stool and straightened my shorts. I was wearing a pair of camouflage shorts that reached just under my butt, a matching thin strapped crop top and a pair of brown strapped sandals. My hair was in a pony tail with a few cute tendrils hanging over my face. I had no make up on besides some lip gloss. It was simple enough but still elegant.

Just as I grabbed my phone to call David there was a knock on the door. George had tricked me a few times over the last hour by randomly knocking the door. Each time I thought it was David but it was just George on the other side wearing a T-shirt that said "You've been pranked". I deeply regret getting him that T-shirt even if it was just a joke.

I opened the door quickly "I swear to God George if you do this one more time I will....."

"Who's George?" A deep voice asked making me look up.

Standing in front of me was David looking sexier than ever dressed in black jeans totally ripped at the knees, a white T-shirt,a black and white flannel shirt, a blue denim jacket and a pair of white sneakers. He looked delicious and I resisted the urge to lick my lips. To make matters worse for my lady parts he had shaved two parallel lines on the end of his right eyebrow. It made him look so hot.

"Hey David. George is my annoying driver slash bodyguard." I informed him standing aside to welcome him in.

"Oh! Sorry I'm late. There was an accident on the highway. It took forever to get here." He explained taking of his jacket and flannel shirt leaving him in his short sleeved white T-shirt.

It exposed his huge veined arms that set me on fire. Did the man want to kill me. Did he not know how good he looked without even trying?

I cleared my throat and looked away from his arms to stop me from drooling all over him. I needed to think of something else. Food. Yes food.

"It's okay it gave me time to prepare lunch." I said.

"You cook?" He asked and didn't ever bother to hide the shocked look on his face.

I glared at him"Don't look so shocked. Of course I can cook."

"Calm down Tiny girl,I believe you. Now come here. I need a hug. I haven't seen you in three weeks." He said and before I could reply he pulled me into his arms.

My hands went around his neck and since David really was a giant he stood up to his full height, his hands around my waist so my legs lifted off the ground. My face ended up resting between the crook of his neck and shoulder. He smelled good like always and I almost had an orgasm there and then. I tightened my arms around him and felt him do the same. Looks like he was sincere when he said that he had missed me.

"Looks like someone got hooked to me after only seeing me twice." I teased.

"Don't make me drop you Tiny?" He threatened and to prove his point I felt his hands relax around me.

Out of reflex my legs wrapped around his waist securing my safety. I loosened my arms around him to get a look at his face and my breath hitched for a second at how good looking he actually was. He was definitely created on the seventh day when God had a lot of time to relax and put all his concentration in him. He had such a sharp jaw that I was tempted to run my finger on but I held myself back. His naturally pink lips stood out against his beautiful dark chocolate skin that made me feel like licking him all over. Sue me, I like my chocolate dark and sweet like the mountain of a man holding me.

"I'd missed you too my sexy mountain." I replied holding his gaze.

"I also like the new hair. "He complimented.

"Thank you." I replied blushing slightly.

He rewarded me with a beautiful smile that showcased his pearly whites. His smile made me swoon on the inside. I needed a lot of restraint to deal with him.

"So what did you make for lunch? I'm starving." He asked with me still in his arms.

"You'll have to put me down to find out." I replied and he pouted.

He seriously had to be doing everything that he was intentionally. He was pouting now. If I leaned over just a little our lips would brush together.

"I don't think I want to. I like having you in my arms." He replied.

Good Lord. He didn't have to say that. He was sending all the right kind of signals at the moment and I'd be stupid if I didn't notice what he was doing. All he had to do was say the word and I would give myself wholly to him. We held gazes for a few moments and I hoped it wasn't my imagination but I could see lust in his gaze. At least I was desirable enough to him. Nobody had thoughts like those about people they considered their little sister so at least I could stop thinking that he saw me as family.

I cleared my throat "David the food will get cold." I said to diffuse the situation.

"Oh right." He said putting me down.

Our bodies rubbed together as he let me down and I could swear I felt his hard on. He was either carrying a gun or the man was spotting wood for me. I decided to go with the latter. It made me feel good about myself.

I turned around quickly biting my lower lip to suppress my smile as I walked towards the kitchen. I heard David's footsteps as he followed me.

I grabbed two glasses and the freshly squeezed orange juice from the fridge before I set it beside the food on the kitchen counter. David settled himself on one of the stools and I could feel his eyes observing me. I uncovered the two bowls containing what I had prepared. The plates and spoons were already set out.

"Dig in." I said sitting on the opposite side of the counter facing David.

"Thank you." He said still looking at me.

I was starting to think that I had something on my face. Before I could ask David shook his head as if to focus his gaze before he looked at what I'd laid out before him.

I had prepared Pilau with a lot of extra beef because I observed that David and I both loved our meat. I had also made Kachumabri, it always went great with the pilau.

"I've never seen anyone put avocado in Kachumbari before. "David commented.

"Really? Well I only make it like this when I make Pilau but I've seen other people make it like that all the time to go with anything. Just give it a try. I assure you that you'll like it. " I promised him.

I allowed him to serve himself first before I did the same and dug in. Tradition dictated that I eat the food first to assure that it wasn't poisoned as I was the host.

I watched him take the first bite and his eyes lit up assuring me that what I'd made was good.

"This is really awesome. I have to admit I doubted your skills a little but if this is how you cook then I'll be here more often."He admitted and I smiled.

"I know and love cooking but never really have the time thus a lot of take out. Pizza inn doesn't even ask for my address anymore. "I replied and he laughed.

"Well you should cook more. This is great. "He complimented.

"Thanks. "I replied smiling.

The rest of lunch was eaten in comfortable silence. The nagging feeling at the back of my mind about what I had to ask was driving me crazy. I needed to ask him but I didn't know how to approach the situation.  "Hey David wanna meet my family?" No that would be too forward. "How do you like free food and lots of useless conversation with people you don't know? " That was just plain rude.

"Spit it out Tiny. There's obviously a reason why you've been avoiding me and I can see your wheels turning. What is it? "He asked and I looked up.

I took a sip of my juice before opening my mouth to talk but nothing came out.

"Tiny just say it. "David demanded.

I decided to just get it over with. The sooner the better. Like ripping off a band aid.

"I told my mom about you and she spilled the beans to my grandfather and now he wants to meet you during the annual company gala this weekend."I blurted out.

He went silent for a few minutes and I was afraid he wasn't going to say anything or reject me but what he said next shocked me to my core.

"Okay." He replied.

"Okay what?"

"Okay I'll go with you."He confirmed.

"You do know what you're agreeing to right?"I asked.

"Yes a bunch of rich people showing off their wallets while drinking expensive liquor as they boast about their wealth. "He replied.

"Okay yes it that but it's still not that simple. You'll meet my whole family. You'll be living in a different world for the night and there's a huge chance you'll be all over social media the next day."I explained.

"Tiny I already agreed to it so why are you talking me out of it? "He asked drinking his juice.

"You're right. I'm just shocked you accepted that quickly. I was expecting a no and was ready to grovel. "I replied.

"That's too bad. I would have loved to see that."He said and I laughed."Now that I said yes I just remembered I have nothing to wear to such a thing. Unless my ripped jeans and t-shirts work."

"Oh God no!" I exclaimed."Come with me."I said getting off the stool.

We were already done with eating so I postponed doing the the dishes for later.

"Where are we going?"David asked.

"To my work room. I need to get your measurements. I'll make you an outfit for that day since I don't think we have anything in your size."I replied.

"I like black so do everything in black."He requested.

"Look at you getting all demanding."I teased.

"You have no idea how demanding I can get."He teased and I smiled.

After I took all his measurements and shoe size David and I watched a movie together. Thankfully he hated horrors too so I didn't need to worry about that. He had to leave for work soon after the movie but it was okay because I had spent some quality time with him. I needed to work on our outfits anyway. I hadn't done mine yet because if David had said no there was no way I would have attended that event alone. Now that he had said yes I had to find the perfect outfit for the both of us. No matching couple outfits yet because we were yet to get a label. I was okay with where we were headed for the moment without rushing anything. Spending time with David had proved to me that he wanted me, at least his body did. I just had to convince his mind and heart the same thing. Easy peasy lemon squeezy.

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