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.”

and turned back around with a smile. “Give me the money before you

took his phone out and gave Tony the money. Fifteen grand. Tony cursed himself. Man, that was quick. Maybe I should’ve asked for more. He could’ve given

We can’t have this guy here

water. He pretended he had to leave. “See you next time, my goddess. I have to go now. Urgent

look. The guy took his car key and left, and then he

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

took the glass of water and gazed at Shirley. “Do you think I’m still

felt electrified for a moment. Zacharias’ gaze was like

down and hugged Shirley. “Work’s

missed him so much, and that hug squeezed out all her longing for him. She rubbed her cheeks against his chest. “Okay,

her up and carried her in his arms. Shirley giggled, wrapping her arms

don’t want to tire

hold on her. She felt safe and secure in his arms. She thought he