Melanie Shari Hopkins is a successful businesswoman, wife, and mother of 4. As she is at the top of her game, her world comes crashing down as she discovers her husband of 12 years has had an affair and is expecting a child with his mistress.
Zephyr...
"Girl, you telling me your business partner will charter a jet for you just to take you to Atlanta? Bitch let me start a damn business."
I laughed at my friend, Janelle, as we were on the way to the airport.
Ever since my lunch with Zephyrin, we have done nothing but stay on the phone talking about business. However, we both noticed that we have grown closer on a personal level.
While he's learned about my life, I also learned about his. From being New York-born and Houston-raised, to him becoming a Vanderbilt University engineering graduate and Air Force Veteran. I also learned about his experiences of childhood and adulthood traumas which pushed him down a dark road at one point. We even talked about similarities as being parents as well as businesspeople.
I quickly realized that I adored my hours talking with him and appreciated the space of vulnerability we created.
"There are always perks when collaborating with certain businessmen. Plus, when they need you, they're going to make sure you make it on time." I answered as we were approaching the jet.
We both looked out the window as a black jet stood in front of our eyes. We both gawked at the beautiful sight.
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"Girl I feel like a Kardashian." she said dramatically before I laughed. Our car eventually stopped before our driver got out to help us both out. While getting our stuff, I texted Zephyrin that we just arrived and were getting on the jet.
Within a few minutes, we were boarding the jet and got comfortable. As we talked, the flight attendant approached us with updated information.
"There have been some updates made by Mr. Broussard-Inagawa. First, the host has made a call to your current hotel arrangements and you will be refunded your bill amount. Secondly, you have been issued an upgrade for the Presidential Suite at Four Seasons for you and your guest. Courtesy of Mr. Broussard-Inagawa." My eyes widened after being told of his gesture. "Also, you and your guest will be picked up and chauffeured around the city for your pleasures."
By the time the attendant was finished, I looked over at Janelle who looked at me with an amused look.
"Montreal could never, bitch. Type of business partner is this, Mel?" I laughed before I got my phone and went into the bathroom of the jet to call Zephyrin.
Within a couple of rings, his voice filled my ear.
"You aight, Mel?" He asked with concern.
"Oh I'm fantastic. Just trying to figure out what you just did?" I asked as he laughed. "Zephyrin, you didn't have to do this, seriously. You're just wasting your money on me."
"Quit that, Melanie. I spend money on things that I want to spend it on. If it requires spending top dollar to make sure you're comfortable, there's no limit."
