4

𝑍𝑒𝑛𝑖𝑡𝒉

Listening to the morning radio while making breakfast is one of my favourite routines in the morning. I feel so much at ease in the kitchen. Bopping my head and swaying to the beat makes it even better. Today, I am having pancakes drizzled with that oh yummy goodness called chocolate, eggs and milk. What can I say, I love food and food loves me right back we have a relationship and a reputation to maintain. 

After guzzling down that heartwarming, rich breakfast. I head to the bathroom, I have a full day ahead of me. Ese is still at her boyfriend's place eating dick, so I have the place all to myself. 

Ten minutes later I am in the shower. The water is warm and it feels like a caress. I let my mind wander back to the last time I saw Ian. After the awkwardness at his place, he dropped me off at home without so much as a kiss making me wonder what changed within the few minutes I left him to speak with those people. I also do not have his phone number. Well, that's for the best, if he can't try to reach out to me in the past two weeks since we last saw... I won't either. 

I step out of the shower and towel myself. Today I choose to wash my hair, so that means conditioner, lots and lots of it. After I had secured my hair in quick twists. I get dressed, in blue jean that does wonders for my butt and a pink off-shoulder crop top. Looking in the mirror, dang I look hot. After blowing myself several kisses. I step out.

The new location I got, is so beautiful, It has floor to ceiling windows and space lots of space. And the kitchen, oh the kitchen. I look around and envision how I want the place to look like in a few days and I am practically jumping in delight. Having a place for my customers to seat and eat my delicious treats has been a dream come true. Back then they would buy and leave. I might look to hire one or two waiters. Ese said she would help cover for me while I searched, bless her heart. She doesn't need to, and neither does she need the money. Ese is just a sweetheart. 

Spinning around I talk to the carpenter who is going to help construct several shelves, one of them is a bookshelf. I noticed I tend to attract some bookworms and as a certified bookworm myself I decided to give them a haven. What is better than books and delicious pastry? Plus it is great for business.

We go over the plans one more time and I leave casting one last look of longing and hurry up to my car. After trying a few times, it refuses to start. Deep breath in, deep breath out. My day is going splendid and I won't let a little car trouble ruin that. I pull out my phone and call the mechanic. Mom lives a few blocks from here, I might as well visit again for the 3rd time this week. 

The sky is clear, the sun is modest. It is a good day for a walk. My mom and I are very close, there is nothing we do not tell each other, I do not even feel like she is my mom at times, we are that close. The last time I was here she and I had one too many drinks and made random guys passing blush with the way we complimented them, she told one guy his ass is the best thing she had seen all day. Lol, my mom is so wild, I am still blushing on that guy's behalf. But I agree with her. A man's behind is an understated area not given enough praise. I like me some very nice boy butt. I just go ahh and throw all my money on it. That takes my mind to Ian's butt. 

Mayday, Mayday, I will not think of his butt. I intend to keep my thoughts 100% clean today, thank you. 

As I reach for the door, it pushes open and the lady I met at Ian's house steps out. I must have looked confused because she smiles and says 

Zenith, it's a pleasure meeting you again, I am Ian's mother. 

I shake her proffered hand, still looking confused. She smiles and leaves. 

Mom, I see my mom leaning on the counter of the kitchen, fists clenched.

Mom.

Are you in close contact with the Mackays?

Yes, they are my investor I told you. 

She gives me that look that is "I know there is more so spill it". 

Okay, it is just one tiny detail I forgot to add, not that I am hiding anything, just a little embarrassing that is all. Well.. I tell her of my meeting with Ian and other things, glossing over the details of our steamy encounters.

She looks at me like she is not fooled by me. 

Catherine, Ian's mother tells me, she found you in an awkward situation with her son. Care to explain?

Since you already know everything, why are you asking me weird questions? 

She didn't tell me everything, I would like to hear it from your mouth. 

I pace a little before responding. She walked in on I and Ian about to have sex. No big deal. 

She releases a shaky breath. So you did not have sex. 

No, I didn't and even if I did, I don't see anything wrong with that. 

Suddenly my wrist is snared by her hand and grips too tightly. You will stay away from that boy, do you hear me?

Mom, you are hurting me. She lets go with an apology.

I am sorry..

Firstly, he is a man, no part of him boy. Secondly, I can do as I please, I am an adult. Lastly, he and I are not happening, we have not spoken since that incident. By the way, what did she tell you that has you all worked up?

She sags into a chair, she said that she does like you but her son is already betrothed and she feels he may not tell you himself, so she is saving you the hurt by doing so herself.

What! Who TF betroths their children in this time and age? It doesn't even make sense, what if they grow up and choose to be with other people, what happens then? I am saying this not because I like him or any of that, just because the very idea of it is preposterous. I huff and puff. And my mom stares at me like the weirdo I am.

Right. Anyway, I have something urgent to do. I trust your pride won't let you dally with a man that is already taken. 

Me.. dally! Pfft! As if

Okay, see you later Mom. I shuffle out of her apartment. I must admit her behaviour was a bit weird but I shake it off.

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Shortly after Zenith leaves her mom's apartment

What are doing? I told you to keep an eye on her!!!! 

I am sorry Ma'am. I am sorry

Your apology won't solve anything, events have already been set into motion, you Better hope to God that things turn out okay.

Your new assignment is to keep her away from Alpha Ian at all costs! 

Do you hear me!!

Yes ma'am, on it right away.