When it's wrong

16.

-A'Niyla

After getting off the phone with Dave, I decided to put on my pajamas and order some food, I knew it was late but I was starving and wanted something to eat. I grabbed my bag and set it on the bed so I could pick out some pajamas. I decided to go with a two-piece pink silk set, It was a tank top and shorts, my tummy was exposed a little. I would've never worn something like this around Derrick. He would have made a comment about my tummy showing or that my thighs were getting big. Now I don't have to worry about things like that. I stripped out of the clothes that I had on and folded them up and sat them on the dresser. I put on some more body oil, and lotion and then slipped on my pajamas.

My stomach growled letting me know I needed to order that room service fast. I got the menu out of the top drawer in the nightstand and flopped myself on the bed. Laying on my stomach I started to flip through the pages. My mind started to wander, thinking about Dave and how sweet he was to be upset that I was staying in a hotel. Dave wasn't the typical type that I went for but he was sure fine as hell. His tattoos told a story. There was definitely more to him them he lead on. He was funny, smart, and seemed super genuine. I wanted to call him tomorrow and go out for lunch. I needed more friends and he seemed as if he would be someone good to have around. Getting back focused on the menu nothing looked good. I didn't want a hotel hamburger and fries or any pizza. I really had the taste for a slice of chocolate cake and some bbq. Just as I was getting off the bed there was a knock on the door. I froze, no one knew I was here and I hadn't placed an order yet. I slowly walked over to the door with my feet shuffling on the carpet. I had to get on my tippy toes to look out the peephole. Taking a deep breath I hopped up and looked.

To my surprise it was Dave, not even thinking twice I opened the door. He seemed as if he was undressing me with his eyes, the way they scanned my entire body. I instantly got uncomfortable and tried my best to pull the shirt down to cover my stomach. But in pulling it down it ended up exposing more of my boobs. I felt super self-conscious and just wanted him to leave.

Um, Dave what are you doing here. I asked still trying my best to cover my body. "Well, you said you were hungry and s**t, and I didn't like the idea of you being here alone and eating by yourself. " He said looking at the ground. He looked noticeably uncomfortable which was unusual for me to see, he was so confident when I saw him last.

Well don't just stand there come in, I said stepping out of the way so he could walk into the room. It was then I noticed he had a huge bag of food with him. He set the bag on the table that was in the room. " I got chu some food, I ain't know whatchu liked so I grabbed a few different things. But it's from this bomb ass little bbq spot in the hood." Dave said removing the containers from the bags. Dave, I can't believe you brought me food I said. Um, how did you know I was staying here? I questioned. I didn't think I told him but I was so sleepy It was a possibility that I mentioned it while we were on the phone an hour ago.

" You told me what hotel you were staying at when we talked earlier." He said now looking at me again. I walked closer to the table and opened one of the containers. Seeing it was full of ribs I grabbed it and went to sit on the bed. I set the container in front of me and sat with my legs crossed. I began to eat not caring that I was being a little messy. Dave walked over to the bed with a container in his hands and sat down next to me and began to eat also. "You must like it because you quite as hell over there smacking," he said laughing.

Oh my god shut up, I am not smacking. I said putting down the rib I was eating. " Here." He said handing me a napkin. " You have bbq sauce all over your face," he said laughing at me. Dave stop. I said as I grabbed the napkin. I was so focused on eating I didn't even realize I had sauce on my face. " Chill ma you look mad cute with that sauce on your nose." He said. I quickly wiped at my nose and set the used napkin in the half-empty box of ribs. Thank -you so much Dave, I was so hungry I can't believe you did this for me and I'm really sorry again about not being able to work on your home like I thought I would. I said closing the container of food and setting it back on the table. Dave continued eating his food just looking at me like he was staring into my soul. I made me realize all over again that I was practically naked. " Yo, why you keep trying to cover your body like that?" He asked sounding kind of offended. Um because I barely know you and I am practically naked here. I'm also not the most comfortable in my body right now. I need to get back to the gym I said looking down to the floor.

Dave picked up his container of food and brought it over to the table where I was standing and set it down. " Listen to me when I say this s**t A'Niyla, you are gorgeous as hell you don't need to work on a damn thing. You are honestly perfect in my eyes." He said looking me directly in the eyes. I instantly got butterflies in my stomach and I didn't feel so self-conscious all of a sudden. I can't believe you said that David. Do you really mean those things? I questioned.

"Man yeah ma, I wouldn't have said them if I didn't mean it. I also wanted to talk to you about a few things." He said walking over to the couch that was in the room. Following him over to the couch we both sat down. Okay, I'm listening I said giving him my full attention. " IIght check this out, I know we don't really know each other and you just got out of a relationship and all that but I want to be friends. I know you said you were going to Cuba and I'm actually going to for work. How about we put off decorating my crib and we take my private jet and go together. I have a condo there and if you want you could stay with me while you work. I know it may sound a little out there but something tells me you need a little vacation." He said looking so serious.

I didn't know what to say, I mean taking a private jet to Cuba sounded fun as hell. His house was really the only project I was working on here, and if he was willing to put it on hold how could I say no and with him offering for me to stay in his condo that would allow me to save a s**t ton of money that I'd have to spend on a hotel or Airbnb while I was there. Deciding to take a risk for once in my life I said yes. Yes, I'll go with you, and it would be so amazing to fly there with you. But we are not sleeping in the same bed. I said seriously.

Dave and I continued to talk more about Cuba and the things he wanted me to see while we were there. I asked him what he did for a living but he just said he had his own business. We stayed up later than I normally do just talking and getting to know each other. Before I knew it I was getting so sleepy. I laid on his lap while he played in my hair just talking about his life. I was slowly drifting off to sleep. The last thing I remember was him picking me up bridal style and laying me on the bed and tucking me in the covers. He turned off the lights a few moments passed and I felt the bed dip down next to me letting me know he was getting in bed next to me.......