Angel of Light (A Zak Bagans Story)

Chapter 112: After Date Game

Authors Note: I'm sooooo sorry for the lack of updating. Time flies so fast! And to be honest, I've felt a little stuck on the story lately, because I'm getting close to wrapping up this part of the "series" for lack of a better word. So I'm trying to figure out what idea I want to happen when, etc.

Anyway, it's only one chapter, but I think you "Zali" fans will like it. (Thanks to @illusionxnjh for your sweet comment and the shipper name, lol)

P.S. Entered the story into the Wattys 2017 Awards. So please keep up your votes, share the story with others, and any support you're willing to give!

Zak, Nancy and I all ordered a small dessert once we finished our meals, and the conversation continue to go very well. It was like Nancy and I had known each other for a while now. I could only hope that that was a good sign, and that she approved and liked me.

When we walked outside afterwards, we moved aside from the front doors to say our farewell greetings – at least between Nancy and I.

"Well sweetie, thank you so much for agreeing to this dinner. I had such a great time, and it was an absolute pleasure to meet you!" Nancy said, smiling at me.

I noticed that Zak – who was standing beside Nancy - had a smile on his face.

I smiled in return, despite my slight shyness.

"No need to thank me, it was a pleasure to meet you too," I replied.

Nancy's smile became brighter, and then she surprised me when she stepped up to me and hugged me. I hugged her back in return, and I could see that even Zak looked shocked by his mothers forwardness.

"Let's do this again soon," Nancy started. "Or maybe we could go out together for a girls outing, just the two of us," Nancy added, before pulling back and smiling at me again.

I was surprised at her suggestion, but equally pleased.

She must like me if she's willing to go out with just me...

"Sure. That would be really nice," I replied genuinely, smiling at her.

"Great!" Nancy replied. "Well, have a fun and safe lockdown in Tombstone, and look after my boy," Nancy added, looking up at Zak as she patted his shoulder in a motherly way.

I smiled and managed not to laugh at Zak's embarrassed face.

"I will," I replied.

"Alright, enough of that," Zak jokingly mumbled, handing Nancy his keys. "I'll be right there," Zak added.

"Sure sweetheart," Nancy replied, then looked at me. "Goodnight Alicia," she added.

"Goodnight Nancy," I replied, and she smiled before she began walking toward Zak's car, which wasn't parked too far away.

"I hope that didn't make you uncomfortable...her hugging you and offering to go out just the two of you," Zak said, as he stepped up to me, looking slightly worried.

"No, not at all," I started. "I was surprised, but, I'm hoping it means she likes me...?" I asked, a bit unsure.

Zak chuckled softly as he smiled at me in a way that said "you silly girl".

"Yes, she likes you," Zak said. "In fact...she's never been like that with my past girlfriends," Zak said in realization.

"Really?" I asked, shocked. "That's...good? Right...?" I asked, still unsure. I didn't know how I'd handle it if I found out his mother didn't like me.