Where are you taking me? Aziza asked. Steve had insisted that she leaves her car and drive with him. Small talk was exhausted and the conversation between them was becoming awkward. They had been driving for two hours already on a route she was not familiar with and she was getting suspicious. Are you always this impatient and suspicious? he asked amused. He was caught off guard when she took a photo of him. What are you doing?Sending my friend your photo incase I go missing, she said typing on her phone. His heart sank, her words piercing deep through him. Do you really think I would do you harm Az? he asked, unable to hide the hurting in his voice. At that moment he wanted her to say it was all a joke, that she trusted him but she just stared at him. He sighed, why would she trust him after everything some sick psychos put her and her family through because of their skin colour. Tell your friend we are going to Joe’s at P

Jerome was cursing and breaking everything his hands landed on. He had hired someone to keep tail on Aziza for sometime now and had just received images of Aziza and Steve kissing outside Joe’s. There was no way of telling that their kiss was meant to keep Brenda off Steve’s back. Veronica put her hands on her ears to block the sound from the other room. She had been staying with Jerome for three years now but he has always made it clear that he will only settle down with Aziza. He believed that they were fated and will end up together no matter what. She was trying her best to impress him but sometimes he made her feel like she was not good enough. She did not need to ask what was wrong, whenever Jerome became like this, it had something to do with Aziza and was best if she stayed away until he settled down.  The drive back to Palmvile felt faster to Aziza. She got off Steve’s car as s

Aziza opened her eyes to find her cousin staring at her. That is very creepy Jay, she said sitting up. You and Steve, he said giving her the photographs Jerome left on the table. What about us? Come on Cuz, I have waited for five hours while you were sleeping. This looks very intimate, what’s up? he asked. Aziza sighed, Jay was not going to let this go, she might as well just tell him and get over with it. When we arrived at Palmvile, there was a girl he wanted off his back and he asked me to play a part of his jealous girlfriend. Jay folded his arms on his chest. I know you better than that Az, you are not the type that just plays part and this looks legit not make belief. Steve has not hidden the fact that he likes you. Do you want to revise yo

Az, please don’t go. Steve pleaded looking at her eyes. The past three hours had been pure passion, he just needed to hold her in his arms until morning. You know what happened the last time I spent a night, I have to go. In case you have not noticed, we are in this for life. How long are you going to run away? he asked. You don’t know that, it’s just lust that will pass soon, she said getting out of bed. I don’t think me thinking about you all the time, wanting to see you and hold you in my arms every time we meet, wanting to erase your painful past and take away the nightmares is part of lust. I’m old enough to know the difference and I think you do too. That’s why you are all spooked, refusing to acknowledge the emotion in b

Steve was welcomed with warm hands as usual in John’s house but he was so anxious he could not even sit still. What is it son? John asked. Bra John, when I first met you I just wanted to apologise for the court case but when I spoke to you I was drawn in by your humility and kindness, that’s why I keep coming back here. I believe that I can learn a lot from you and you are an inspiration to a lot of people which is very important for the non racial society movement. I….I…. he stammered, his heart racing and sweat dripping down his forehead. Whatever it is, just say it son, John said warmly. I am in love with Aziza, she’s stubborn about it but I think the feelings are mutual. I have no intentions of hurting her. You are like a father to her and I respect you. I didn’t want you to f