After spending years in an abusive and draining relationship, Brittany decides to dedicate all of her time attending to herself and her daughter but what she didn't expect was to meet Jazmine Johnson. 

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"It's you" She announced softly

"So I did do something?" I asked thinking back, trying to figure out what exactly.

"You're doing everything right" She confessed leaving realization to stand in my mind.

"And that scares you?" I asked but it sounded more like a statement, nonetheless, she still gave me a small nod to confirm my words.

"What's your fear when it comes to us?" I asked softly.

"That you'll hurt me, lie, cheat, change" She replied her voice small and I could tell each word she said held a memory.

"I won't, and I know that's hard for you to believe because of past experiences but I'll prove it, we can move at whatever pace you want to,"

Riptide

I stepped into the building my gaze immediately greeting her, a smile on my face as I walked over to the table she was seated at. 


"I'm surprised you asked me out" I pointed out smiling as she motioned for me to sit and I complied sitting down facing her. 


"Do you want to order something to drink?" she asked 


"So why did you agree to meet here?" she asked laughing slightly. 


"Because I wanted to see you, and since you're on your lunch break I assumed you needed the caffeine" I explained and she smiled, she was about to reply when her phone started ringing cutting her off, I sat there patiently waiting for her to finish her call. 


"I'm sorry but I have to leave, it was work an-" 


"It's completely fine," I told her understanding completely, even though I was slightly disappointed. 


"Yeah, I'm sure, why don't I walk you back?" I offered and she nodded getting up as I did the same. 


"I'll pay," she said resulting in my hand retreating from my jacket pocket. We walked out of the cafe side by side, a permanent dumb smile on my face. 


"How long have you been working at the hospital?" I asked her curiously since my brother was trying to convince me to buy the place to stop it from closing. 


"A few weeks, I got transferred recently" She answered and I nodded, my hands diving into my pockets as we continued our journey back to her workplace. 


"Okay, why are you interrogating me Jazmine?" She asked amused and I bit my lip, loving the way my name sounded leaving her mouth. 


"I'm just trying to start a conversation" I lied laughing slightly. 


"Okay" She replied, her tone making it clear she didn't believe me. 


"So can I start a conversation based on what you do for a living?" She asked and I nodded silently telling her to go ahead. 


"I work in real estate, but I think I mentioned that before" I reminded. 


"You did" She replied smiling as I removed my right hand from my pocket placing it at the small of her back as we made our way across the street. 


"Ms. Johnson?" I asked interrupting her question liking the title my eyes running over her, making her laugh. 


"What?" I asked, removing my telling gaze from her looking before us. 


"Nothing" She replied and I smiled as we moved to the entrance of the hospital. 


"You'll call me?" I asked smiling and she returned one. 


"You promise?" I asked and she laughed slightly. 


"Ok" She repeated amused turning around walking away, I stood there watching as she left, her aura compelling. I smiled checking the time before moving back to the Cafe knowing my car was parked at the entrance. 


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