THE WIZRD

THE WIZRD: Part VI

FUTURE POV:

Helping lil bit into the truck I couldn't help but notice her scent, Dylan Blue, Versace.

She looks downright delicious in this dress. It's hugging her body like a second skin but I can tell she's comfortable. Driving down her street I couldn't help but wonder why Coach was there. And why the hell he didn't speak when he saw me.

You might have something to worry about.

I quickly shook that thought outta my head. Lil mama ain't like that, she just isn't. We made small talk while I drove us to our destination, and she kept asking where we were going. But I couldn't spoil the surprise. Besides, I was having way too much fun watching her try to figure it out.

When we got about halfway there, I asked her if I could blindfold her for the rest of the drive. She looked at me like I had three heads but with a little coaxing she let me. I couldn't have her realizing where we were going, it would ruin it.

After parking I helped her out of my truck and led her to where we were headed, a spot I call "where the triangle meets": The Georgia Aquarium, The Coca-Cola Factory, and The Center for Civil and Human Rights. When she realized where we were she squealed a little and turned to me with the cutest smile on her face and her eyes shining brightly. When she asked which one we were going to I let her choose. She picked the aquarium and thank God because I'd already bought tickets for that. I figured that's where she'd wanna go but I wanted to let her have the final decision.

She grabbed my hand and started running towards the doors. I was shocked by the gesture but chalked it up to her excitement. We spent a good four hours in the aquarium and I gotta say as much fun as I'm having I'm hungry and she's distracting me in this little ass dress she has on. I should've told her to change but I was thrown off by Coach being there.

Why the hell was he there? She's not an artist. And to my knowledge she doesn't work for QC in any capacity. I'm gonna have to check on that.

I watched her leave one of the tanks and walk back to me opening her arms for a hug. I happily gave in and when I bent my head down I heard her whisper, "I'm hungry." Laughing a little I told I her I was too and escorted her back to the car.

I headed to one of my favorite spots to hit while I'm home, 'Aria'. When we pulled up she looked slightly puzzled.

"Did Esco tell you I love this place?" she asked in a quiet voice.

"Nah, great minds just think alike princess." I told her flashing a smile.

I'd called ahead and asked for a private room in the back. I wasn't ready and I'm sure she wasn't either for too many other people to witness whatever this was. We got lucky at the aquarium, nobody was there but old people and their grandkids.

After we were seated and we placed our orders I decided now was my time to pry a little.

"So Melanie, tell me about yourself." I said genuinely wanting to know.

She looked slightly nervous before answering, "Well, what do you wanna know?"

"Everything but for now I'll settle for the basics." I said knowing that wasn't gonna be enough but I'm trying to move slow. I want this to be something different. I wasn't trying to have her face in my lap tonight, she's something altogether different than what I'm accustomed to.

"Alright. Well, my name is Melanie Adams. I'm 23 years old. I was born in Kentucky, but I've lived my whole life in Atlanta. I graduated from UGA about a year ago, pre-med. I love traveling and I have strong ties to my family. My favorite color is pink. That's all I can think of right now." she said slightly giggling at the end.

Pre-med? We're definitely gonna circle back around to that.

"That's plenty for me to work with right now. Do you have any siblings?"

"Yes! Four older brothers. I was the miracle girl my parents were searching for."

Four brothers? Nigga four?

"Wow. I'm sure you've been a blessing to your parents since before you took your first breath."

"I hope so. I really love them. I want them to be happy with me."

I'm not sure why but hearing her say that made my heart flutter a little. Maybe I was jealous because I never had the family she has or because I can't get the mothers of my children to come together in a way that's healthy for everyone involved. Whatever the reason was it made me kind of sad. And she noticed immediately. Reaching over the table to grab my hand she softly asked me if I'm alright but before I could answer our food was placed in front of us and she began to lead us in prayer.

A godly woman? Another point for her.

I looked at her while we ate, almost trying to look through her. The longer I sat here the more I couldn't figure out why this kinda woman was out with me. Don't get me wrong, I'm amazing, I'm me but she's so together. I'm a little confused as to why she's giving me the time of day at all.

She's the one. You're gonna get yourself together to be with her.

I lightly shook my head. These thoughts were becoming too much. But maybe they were right. All I can do it wait and see.