When we arrived at the restaurant, we were quickly seated! The aroma was so amazing and the view was everything! Lori said her friends were tied up at work and wouldn't make it to lunch but that was fine by me, I was just ready to eat! I ordered a shrimp scampi with salmon and steamed broccoli! It smelled so good and it tasted even better! While sitting in the restaurant my phone kept ringing but I ignored it! By the time I finished my meal, I have 20 missed calls and 10 voicemails! When I listened to the voicemail it was Zac, "Listen, idk what you're doing but you need to be making your way back to the house! It's getting late!"

I chuckled, it's only 2 now and there's nothing late about that, he acted like he didn't care that I was leaving, I thought for sure he wouldn't care what time I returned, since technically I am still working! When we finished Tony paid for the food despite me trying to pay him! He's actually a gentleman and I pray one day the Lord blesses me with a man that gentle, kind, and patient!

"Y'all have done so much for me but I do think it's time for me to go home! Lori I'll see you in the morning!"

Lori, "T I can take you home!"

"I'm fine, I called a ride share! I'll let you know when I make it! Thanks Again!"

Tony, "You're welcome but you can cancel that ride-share! I'll drive my baby home and my driver can take you home, that way I know you will make it there safely!"

"Thank you!"

I walked out the restaurant and there was a man holding the door open for me! He took my bag and helped me in before closing the door!

"Ms. Wilson, I am Rome! Mr. Joseph just notified me that I will be your driver permanently for the time being! Where can I take you?"

"Sunset Cemetery and then I'll be going home which is 16809 Taylor Way!"

"Yes ma'am"



Ma'am? We look to be the same age but I'm not going to say anything, maybe it's just a part of his job! We pulled up to the cemetery and he helped me out! He helped me navigate my way to my father's tombstone and I replaced the flowers! While he stood back!

"Hey Mommy and Daddy! I know it's been a minute but I just want you to know that I'm hanging in here, just like you would've wanted me to! I don't have to deal with Karen or Evilene anymore for the time being! At first I wasn't too happy about practically being sold to a complete stranger but things are looking up for me and from here on out, I'll come see you daily! Kisses to the sky! I love you!"

I turned around and Rome helped me back to the truck before helping me in! We headed to Zac's and honestly I'm not enthusiastic but I'll stay optimistic! When we arrived, Zac was sitting on the steps and Rome helped me out, "Goodnight Ms. Wilson, I'll see you in the morning!"

"Goodnight Rome!"

I walked past Zac and into my house/ apartment whatever you want to call it! I just assumed Zac went into his but I was sadly mistaken because as I was about to undress to get in the shower he grabbed me!