Chapter 30
During the Spice concert Zuri and Eddie renewed acquaintances, catching up on the gaps in their past. It was as if the years of separation did not exist. They talked easily, falling into the relaxed conversation and playful bantering that had been missing for them both. The hours slipped away like seconds and before they knew it the lights came on, indicating the Roxy was closing for the evening. For the first time in memory that he had taken his nieces out for an evening, he regretted not being out alone. He hated to break his evening with Zuri. As if reading his mind, she said, “We’d better go back in before they think you’ve left them. Do they live with you?” “No way, baby. . . . That spot I’ve reserved just for you…. my
African Queen.” “African Queen, huh?
