Page 73 of Finessed By A Hood White Boy

“So, she’s special to you?”

“Daddyyy!” Zoie came running at me.

“Woahh!” I caught her in my arms. “Princess, what’s going on, beautiful.” I kissed her cheeks.

“Are you staying to eat?”

“Do you want me to?” I gave her a goofy look.

“Yes.” She giggled.

Zenobia rolled her eyes and walked back over to the stove. I ignored her ass and kept my attention focused on my baby girl. We chilled in the living room and watched some movie she had been playing until Zenobia called out that the food was ready. The table was already set, and Ze had our plates hot and ready. She sat down and started eating without us.

I knew she had to be in her feelings. Otherwise, she would’ve waited. I wasn’t about to comment on her actions or bring the conversation back up because I was sure that’s what she wanted anyway. As always, the food was banging, not better than Ava’s though. Usually, I would stay for dessert, but I had things to take care of and was supposed to meet up with Duke and Ace.

“I’ll be leaving town in the morning for a few days.”

“Going on a trip with your special lady?” Zenobia questioned in a mocking tone.

“Yeah, I actually am. Figured we’d take a trip to Vegas and hit up a chapel.”

“Seriously, EJ?” She turned to look at me.

I was just fuckin’ with her, but I could see her emotion stir up through her eyes.

“Yeah. I mean, why not?” I shrugged.

“Wow,” she scoffed.

Before she could open her mouth again and start cussin’ me out, I laughed and grabbed her into a hug.

“I’m just fuckin’ with you.”

“I don’t see why or how that’s so funny.” She smacked her teeth.

“Nah, I’m not ready for all of that just yet. And I’m going out of town on business. When it comes to us, I just need a little more time. I’m not saying yes, and I’m not saying no. My options are open right now.”

“Can I ask you one more question?” she asked.

“What, Ze?”

“Have you introduced her to your alternative lifestyle?”

“Why? Who I have as a sub doesn’t concern you or what we have going on. You know that, but I see you want to cross the line and test the water. I’ll answer your question anyway. Yeah, I have,” I dryly said.

I could see jealousy written all over her face. Truth be told, Ava was a better submissive than Zenobia. Ze was too sensitive. There were certain limits with her. Ava, on the other hand, was fresh and new to the lifestyle but handled shit better than I expected. To be honest, I didn’t even label Ava as my sub. I had to step into the role of Maitre one time so far just to put her in her place for being disobedient. Even though I gave her a little taste, I still took it easy on her. My goal was to make Ava my lady, I wasn’t interested in her just being my sub. That was the difference comparing her to Carla and Zenobia.

“So, that’s why you’ve been so distant.”

“Ze, we’re not about to stand here and have this conversation, and my daughter is right in the next room. You talking like I come over and fuck you all the time. We have our moments every once in a while, but it’s not shit compared to how we used to get down. Don’t get shit twisted, and don’t try to switch up on me because you see I’m falling for someone else.”

“There it is.” She smirked, but it was obvious her feelings were hurt.

“So, you genuinely have feelings for this chick?”

“I might, but that’s none of your business.”

I turned to walk away from her. She was doing too damn much, so it was time for me to bounce. I went to check in on Zoie, and she was in her room, playing with her Barbies. We talked for a good five minutes before I grabbed my keys and made my way out of the house.