“Why are you here and what’s up with the suit?”
“I’m here because I wanted to see your pretty face and I had a meeting about some investments. One I hope you’ll sign on for.”
“Investments?” Nyelle frowned at the thought.
“Yeah, I looked at property today to build a house. It’s five acres, not far from my brother. I set up a meeting for you to come see it next week. If you like it, I’m gonna buy it and we’re gonna build a house on it.”
“Vega—"
“Relax, Pretty Ny. I’m not rushing anything. We have years before that will happen or be complete, but my goal is for us to live in it together. It’s an investment in us and one I’m willing to make. I just want you to be okay with it.”
Nyelle closed her eyes briefly and shook her head. “You’re a lot.”
“Yeah I am. In more ways than you know but I’m also a man who knows what he wants. That’s a future with you and Nick. I’m just laying the groundwork to prove to you that I’m serious.”
“I know you’re serious,” she groaned. “That’s the problem.”
“Problem or solution?”
“Both.”
“Come here.”
Nyelle looked around. She was ducked off in the corner but that didn’t mean she didn’t have eyes on her. The women in her office were grinning at Vega, which she wasn’t comfortable with but couldn’t do anything about. He was the type of man you admired.
“Nyelle.” Vega pulled her attention to him and she pushed out a sigh and stood, positioning herself between his legs. Vega wasted no time exploring her mouth with his tonguebefore pulling back and laughing under his breath. “You are dangerous.”
“So are you,” Nyelle mumbled, pushing a smile from Vega.
“My brother came to see me today. Paris was on his ass about us, so he reached out. She’s never going to let the divide get too deep. All I could think about is you.” Vega laughed at the thought. He could see Nyelle loving him the way Paris loved his brother.
“That’s good, right?” Nyelle was aware that they were close but things had been tense lately for a few reasons.
“Yeah, it is. We talked shit out and he handed me my life back. I’m sure it was a peace offering but no more parole so I can travel and move around like I need to.”
“Wait, you’re not supposed to leave the state, are you?”Miami.
“Nah, not legally, but I don’t do well with rules. Thanks to Ace, I don’t have to worry about it now, so I was thinking a quick weekend trip soon. You down?”
“I can’t take any more time off right now.”
“I know. We can do something quick. Leave on a Friday night and come back late Sunday. We’ll give it some time because I want it to just be us. So, whenever your mom can keep Nick, and before you say no, I’m not pressed about him having to come with us to Miami, but I do want to get you away and have you all to myself.”
Nyelle bit down on her lip and nodded. “Okay, but can I let you know when?”
“It’s all on you. I’m on your schedule.”
“So you say.”
“And you know I say what I mean, so it’s my word. I’ma head out though. I just wanted to see you and I’m not trying to get cursed out by you because these women are up in here planningwhat their kids with me will look like. That’s reserved for you, Pretty Ny.”
Nyelle blushed quickly and looked around to see that she and Vega were the center of attention, but eyes dropped and heads turned when she grilled them.
“Yeah, you do that before I lose my job.”
Amused, Vega pulled her closer and brushed his lips across hers before delivering another kiss. “I might need to stay then.”
“No you don’t.” Nyelle pointed to the front of the office. “Go.”
