My Baby’s Daddy

Tony wasn’t going to leave without getting anything.

“What do you want?” Zacharias knew his nephew wasn’t one to acquiesce that easily.

“I’m kinda tight on money lately.” Tony was delighted. I can get money from him now.

“How much do you want?” Zacharias narrowed his eyes dangerously.

“Not much. Fifteen grand.” It’s not easy getting fifteen grand from him. Zacharias scoffed. “Fifteen hundred.”

“I’m not leaving, then. I’m going to stay here tonight. You’re not going to flirt with my goddess.” Tony opened the door and was about to get in. Zacharias relented. “Fine, I’ll do it.”

with a smile. “Give me the money before you

money. Fifteen grand. Tony cursed himself. Man, that was quick. Maybe I should’ve asked for more. He

We can’t have this guy here ruining things for

back into the lounge, Shirley was having some water. He pretended he had to leave. “See

his car key and left, and then he was gone from

Zacharias turn the TV off. She didn’t ask him how he managed to chase Tony out. She pretended none of this had happened. “It’s still early. Do you want to work for a bit?” she

at Shirley. “Do you think I’m still in

felt electrified for a moment. Zacharias’ gaze was

tonight.” Zacharias put the glass down and hugged Shirley. “Work’s important, but

so much, and that hug squeezed out all her longing

up and carried her in his arms.

to tire you

on her. She felt safe and secure in his arms. She thought he would at least