I'm nervous as hell for this date. I have no idea what to wear and Lorenzo's coming to pick me up in two hours.

"Will you stop pacing, you're making me dizzy."

"I'm nervous I can't help it."

"Just let me help you." He went to my closet and searched each hanger.

"Did you find anything?"

"Yea, put this on." He handed me a white frilly dress. The sides were cut out and it reached mid thigh.

I quickly ran to the bathroom to put it on and checked myself in the mirror. I look really nice. After a few twirls, I went back to my room. I walked straight to the mirror and took my bonnet off. One by one I started taking out my bantu knots. I'm praying to God these come out good.

"Please please please," I got to the last one and everything seemed fine. I separated each knot twice and I was left with a curly afro. I was quite satisfied.

After Chase did my makeup, I sat and talked with him while waiting for Lorenzo to come pick me up.

"I'm glad you're finally giving him a chance. I haven't seen you with anyone since Michael and that was in college."

"Chase you know I was deep in debt and I had to focus on that."

"I get that but those weren't gonna get paid off anytime soon, you're 26 Samai. Were you planning on waiting until you're debt free to start dating? You would've died single because in this country you won't be debt free until you're dead."

"I know that but I just wanted to get it under control. Thanks to Lorenzo it finally is."

"You aren't going on date with him just because of that right? You know you don't owe him anything because he gave you money."

"Of course I know and I'm not doing this because of that. It's been a long time coming. I was trying to push my feelings for him away but eventually they caught up to me. I really like him but I don't even know how it is to be in a relationship anymore. I'm scared, and I really don't wanna get hurt."

My mind takes me to Allison. I don't know who she is but each time I hear her name he's having a secret conversation with someone.

"Thats totally understandable, and that's why you communicate. Let him know how you feel and then you guys can move slow."

"I know. I will." I gave Chase a small smile.

"Okay now get up so I can take pictures. You look like a bad bitch."

After taking pictures, Lorenzo knocked on the door and I went over to answer it. He was wearing black pants with a burgundy button up shirt. The first two buttons were open, giving me a view of his peeking tattoos. He left his hair in the natural curly state instead of gelling it. All in all he looked really yummy.

"Samai, you look absolutely beautiful. These are for you." He hands me a bouquet of lavender roses.

"Thank you, you look handsome. These are gorgeous, let me just hand them to Chase so he can put them in water." I turn to Chase who's right behind the door.

"Girl these gon die, we don't have no vase."

"Use a really big cup then. I'll see you later, love you."

"Love you too, and I'm not gonna be home tonight. I'll be back tomorrow and you can tell me everything."

"Okay I'll see you tomorrow." I turned back to Lorenzo and he walked us down the pathway and over to his car.

"Have fun you two, remember to use protection!" Chase yelled from the doorway.

Lorenzo chuckled and waved goodbye. He opened up the car door for me before he went around to his side and we headed to our destination.

"We should be there soon, next 15 minutes."

"Okay." I leaned back. There wasn't any music playing so I reached for the radio to play something. "May I?"

"Of course, go ahead."

I searched each station until I found one that was playing R&B music. Sexy love by Neyo was on and I couldn't help but to sing along.

"Sexy love, girl the things you doooo, keep me sprung. Keep me running back to youuu." I bobbed my head to the beat. Lorenzo was watching me with a smile on his face the entire time.

15 minutes later we pulled up to a really nice neighborhood. He pulled up to the house on the corner and parked in the driveway. He walked us inside the house and I was amazed by the interior design. This place was beautiful.

"Nice place you have here."

"Thank you. I hope you like lasagna."

"You cooked?"

"Yes, I made us dinner. And zeppoles for dessert."

"Okay now I'm dying to taste what you've made. Lead the way." I followed him into the dining room area. There was a nice candle lit dinner set up in the middle. Fruits were in a little bowl on the side and there was a bottle of wine in the middle.

He pulled out my chair and I sat down. I've never had anyone do something like this before. I was really excited to get see how tonight would go.

I watched as Lorenzo walked into the kitchen and came out with two plates of food. It looked and smelled delicious, I couldn't wait to try it.

"Here's my masterpiece." He placed both meals on the table.

"Masterpiece huh? You think it's that good?"

"Take a bite and find out."

I cut a piece off the lasagna and stuck it in my mouth. I was actually really impressed. It tasted amazing.

"Okay, this is officially the best lasagna I've ever had."

"Thank you. I got the recipe from my grandmother, she made it way better."

"Well thank you for making me try her recipe. You know you never told me how your business came to be."

"It doesn't really have a special story. Four years ago I wanted nothing to do with the family business anymore so I left and created my own." He seemed like he didn't really want to talk about it so I didn't push it.

"Well for that it's worth. You built an amazing company. I wonder what other talents you may be hiding."

"Don't worry you'll find out about my other talents later on, and I'm sure you'll love them." He smirked.

"I'm sure I will." I took a grape from the fruit bowl and slowly put it in my mouth.

I honestly don't know where this confidence came from but he just brings it out of me. His eyes were on my lips and he looked like he wanted to take me on the table right now.

"Is everything okay Lorenzo? You seem tense?"

He leaned back in his chair and folded his arms. He was observing me with a sly smile on his face. He seemed impressed.

After dinner we sat in his living room and talked a bit more. So far I was enjoying this date but then again I always enjoy spending time with Lorenzo.

"Thank you for all of this. It's a good thing you can cook because I can't. You can't have two people in a relationship who can't cook. Eventually you're gonna get tired of takeout." I was laying down on the couch with my head on his lap. His hand was playing with strands of my hair.

"So you see us being in a relationship then?"

"I mean...I hope so." I nervously chewed my lip.

"I don't ever want you to feel like I need an answer now. I know this is all new but I'm willing to wait until you're ready."

"I know you are but I'm ready now. I wanted to say this yesterday but I couldn't get it out. I want to give us a try. I really like you and I don't wanna run from my feelings anymore." I lifted my head up so I could face him properly.

"Are you sure?"

"Yes Lorenzo."

Our eyes locked on to each other and I pulled his face in for a kiss. His lips were so soft and tender. The way our lips molded together felt so right and I didn't want it to end. He took the opportunity to slip his tongue into my mouth and we battled for dominance before I let him take the lead. After a while I pulled away for air and I rested my forehead on his.

"You have a lotta hair, it gets bigger every time I see you. It's beautiful."

"I guess that's a good thing right?" I smirked.

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