"Look, I'm not saying Danny is a bad guy, Matt, but I'm just scared for Faith. After all, this is a big step," Kaylyn explained to Matthew while turning the pancakes for breakfast.

     "I'm sure she will be fine," Matthew said as he kissed her quickly on the cheeks. "I'm actually happy for Faith."

    "Me too but–"

     "You just don't like the guy," Matthew interjected calmly.

She sighed. "I didn't say that–"

   "You didn't have to. I see the way you're always drilling the guy with questions and whenever he's around your whole face changes completely – not in a good way," he said, raising a brow.

  Kaylyn released a defeated sigh. "I know he loves Faith and she loves him, but I just find him a bit shady, that's all," she shrugged, taking out the now ready pancakes on a plate.

   Matthew poured two cups of coffee into the matching mugs Sapphire had picked out for them on their one year anniversary.

    "Well, if it makes you feel any better, Faith didn't like me either and look how that turned out," he smiled, earning one from Kaylyn as well.

    "I guess you're right. I owe her an apology." Kaylyn reflected as she went into deep thought for a moment.

     "She's gonna need your support now more than ever hon, so why don't you go wish her your best," Matthew supplied as he took a sip of his coffee.

Kaylyn glanced at him, her eyes suddenly widening. "Damn, what time is it?"

Matthew glanced at his watch and quickly provided her with an answer. "Twenty minutes to nine."

Kaylyn muttered a curse, immediately beginning to rip off the apron from around her waist. "Jason told me that the meeting was at nine. I should go apologize before that– let her know that she has my full support." She said hastily, turning and looking around for nothing in particular.

   "You know you can do that over the phone," Matthew suggested.

She shook her head. "Some things are best said in person. Uh– can you get the kids ready for me? Sapphire's a bit slow so make sure she isn't late for school and Jojo doesn't like cereal that much so..."

Kaylyn trailed off when she saw Matthew grinning. "You do know that I'm their father, right? I know all of this," he chuckled.

  Kaylyn smiled, clearing her head of the seeming confusion. "Yeah, I'm sorry, I just..."

     "Don't be sorry, everything will be fine. Go."

She quickly ran to him and kissed him firmly on the lips. "I love you."

   "I love you too," Matthew called when she was almost out the door. He then chuckled.

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Faith sighed heavily as she stared at herself in the mirror. She had carefully picked out her favorite suit– a royal blue skirt suit with a soft cream chiffon top underneath. She was also wearing the black stilettos Daniel had gifted her on her twenty ninth birthday. She smiled in contentment, using her fingers to comb through her strawberry blonde hair that fell just below her shoulders and succeeded in gently framing her straight face.

     "Are you ready, honey?" a voice asked from behind and Faith turned to find Daniel leaning against the door, his hands tucked in his pocket, his hair combed back, while his dazzling blue eyes shone with love. He looked sleek in his midnight black jacket suit that was tailored to perfection.

     "I am," Faith grinned, a blush rising to her cheeks when he approached her and cupped her face into his strong hands.

    "I love you so much," he softly said, gazing into her midnight blue eyes.

Her heart soared at his words and her lips provided what her heart wanted to say in return. "I love you too," she said in genuine sincerity that it brought tears to her eyes. This was the man she was happy with, the man that showcased the best of whom she was. The man her heart found comfort in being with, and so not being able to suppress what she was feeling, she crushed her lips to his, tasting nothing but the sweetness the intimacy brought. Daniel sucked in a breath at the passion that such a kiss possess and felt he could do nothing but meet the passion of her lips. And so he deepened it, exploring the contours of her mouth and feeling the heat that consumed his body with every passing second. He wanted her, he wanted to touch her entire body, with hands that craved to feel the softness of pristine skin; he would risk being late for their appointment because when it came to Faith, a single touch would turn a man to ash.

     But as Daniel's hand went down to caress the globes of her firm derrière, she pulled apart, breathing heavily – her lips slightly apart and deliciously pink from his needy administration. She placed a hand to the tender flesh and smiled.

      "If we keep this up, we're gonna be late," she said, a bit louder than a whisper.

He grinned at her words, at how she'd made him feel, at her beauty. He felt like a happy man and the source was standing right before him in all her beautiful glory, adorned with so much love that anyone could envy. She looked so vulnerable standing there, with her lips swollen from their ravenous kiss and her hair which was in slight disarray; he wanted to kiss her again, but knew she wouldn't risk allowing even a peck.

    "Come on, let's go or we'll be late," he said, tucking a misplaced lock of hair behind her ear.

     "Go ahead and get the car started, I'm just gonna reapply my lipstick and then I'll be right down," she winked and he quickly kissed her on the cheek before moving off. She laughed.

As soon as Daniel opened the door to go outside, he met up with Kaylyn who was about to knock, but her hand froze in mid air.

     "Kaylyn," Daniel smiled. "What brings you here so early?" he questioned.

She forced a smile. "I'm here to see Fait–"

     "Hon, who's at the door–" she cut herself off when she saw Kaylyn standing there. "Oh, it's you," she dully said, after which clearing her throat.

      "I uh– I'll only be a minute," Kaylyn quickly said, her eyes never leaving her friend's.

    "I'll be in the car, sweetheart," Daniel told Faith, who nodded with a brief smile.

     "So, what do you want?" Faith crossed her arms and twisted her mouth as she gazed at her friend.  She wanted to tell Kaylyn that she understood her concern and that she was sorry, but she kept quiet, wanting to see what Kaylyn would say.

Kaylyn sighed. "Faith, I'm sorry," she breathed out almost breathlessly. "I'm sorry for doubting your decision and not having your back. You're my best friend and I'm truly sorry that I didn't give my support when you needed it the most, but I just want you to know that I'm here for you, whenever you need me and I'm happy for you. God, I'm happy for you," she ranted in hopes that Faith would accept her apology.

She held her breath, waiting on a reply from Faith who seemed not the least bit impressed by kaylyn's babble. But slowly a sly smile spread her lips, welcoming a beaming smile.

      "I totally forgive you," she grinned, pulling her into her arms and closing her eyes at the realization that they had patched things up. "I'm sorry too, I never should have reacted the way I did and I'm so happy to have your support."

They both pulled apart smiling.

     "So this is it!" she chirped. "Wish me luck."

    "Always," Kaylyn replied, pulling her in for one last hug.

     "I'll call you as soon as I'm done with everything, OK, so keep your phone close," she winked.

Kaylyn nodded and they both began to walk to the car. Kaylyn squeezed her hands reassuringly when Faith was seated in the car, smiling like it was the happiest day of her life. Maybe it was because Faith had never felt joy so profound.

       "Choose wisely," Kaylyn advised.

They both nodded. "We definitely will."

With that they drove off, leaving a hopeful Kaylyn who wished their choice would be the best and mutually favored.

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A/N: I know this is short, but it was intentional. Hope you enjoyed nonetheless! Tell me what you think.

Until next time.
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Juju
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