Dreams do come true

2 months later..
Nichelle POV

"I like this one" I pointed to my laptop screen. We were currently looking at houses. I was ready to move out of my parent's house and start my own journey.

"I like it too" he nodded.

"I'm hoping that I can move in maybe like next month. You know?"

"I just want to pick right" house hunting is all fun and games until it comes down to choosing the right one for you.

There's so much things we have to take into consideration. The area, the distance between places, the crime rate in that neighborhood, it's just so much.

"I mean, it ain't far from me so that's not a problem. The area seems safe ish and there's a police department 10 minutes out that ain't bad."

"You right" I agreed.

"I mean I would much rather you move in with me but I guess" he was tripping.

"Zach, you know full well I'm not moving in with you until I have a ring on my finger" I was strict on that.

Sometimes when you give people what they want right away they either leave or get too comfortable that they don't want to make a move.

"I hear you" he said but something felt off about the way he answered. Nonetheless though I continued on searching.

"C'mon young lady. We got a date" he closed my laptop. I was about to complain, but he said

"I don't want to hear anything because I know that if I let you stay longer on this laptop, searching for houses, you're going to be late for our date tonight again"

I pouted, but he had a point. "Alright, alright" I said getting off the bed. "Where are we going again?"

He grinned "nice try" I chuckled. He wouldn't tell me no matter how many times I asked and no matter how many times I bribed him.

He was solid as a rock.

"Just dress really nice" he hinted. Alright so we're doing something fancy.

Last night we went skating and that was actually very fun. We were skating and we both kept falling. It was terrible but it was hilarious. At the end of the night we finally got a hold of it.

"Sir yes sir"

"Alright ima be back in 3 hours" he gave me a look. He raised three fingers "I'm giving you 3 hours, be ready when I come to pick you up Nichelle" he said sternly.

"I got you" I chuckled. I traumatized my man.
One time he said be ready for 5 and I had that man waiting until 6:30. Unintentionally though, my nap went over time.

******

"You look so good" he admired me as I walked downstairs.

"Thank you" I came close to him. He cupped my face and kissed me. "You ready?" He said in that low tone husky voice.

How can you fall in love with the tone of man? Because whew, I'm tryna keep it together right now.

I was such a thug 3 months ago and now it's like I melt in his presence.

"Yea" I half whispered.

"Alright then let's bounce" he grabbed my hand and walked me out to the car.

"Are you gonna tell me where we're going now?"

"Quit it Nichelle" he said closing my door and getting in the drivers seat.

I was riding and vibing to the music.

Me being me I was still trying to figure out where we were going.

"My dad's company is hosting a big party tonight and I wanted you to tag along with me" he led me in.

"Goodnight" he nodded at the security.

"What's the party for?" His family had money to spend.

"Employee appreciation, we hit every goal we set" amazing. I was gonna be around rich people tonight, the snobby ones at least.

"Cool" is this how I wanted to spend my pre-birthday celebration ? Probably not.

Things took a twist of turns when I started seeing celebrities in here.

I mean like Missy Elliot, Rihanna was here! RIHANNA!

Drake, Tems and some famous label producers. "Wh-what's really going here Zach?" I turned to him. I had a mixture of excitement and nervousness.

"You always dreamed of meeting these people and working with them one day.. I'm only opening the door so you can walk through it" my eyes started tearing up. What did I really do to deserve this man?

"Zach-"

"Shhh, you have to do something first though" I was so overwhelmed, I was ready to cry.

"Mr. Anderson, is Ms Williams ready?" I looked at this lady who looked like she worked behind the scenes of a movie... what is really happening?

"Sing for em baby. Sing your song. The one you wrote and let them hear your voice" oh no. Yeah no it's time to go home.

"Nichelle don't punk out cause you scared, this is your dream"

"You want me to sing in front of professionals like Ciara who's here?" I half yelled. He crazy crazy. I wouldn't dare embarrass myself like that.

"You got this. She's ready!" He said making the lady usher me to the back "no I'm not"

He gave me a thumbs up and a big smile.

Zachary pov

I watched her get nervous but I knew she could do it. She had me listen to all them joints she wrote and the world never gets the hear it.

While I'm blessed, I still feel like the world need to hear it.

Her newest song "shadows" is what she sung.

She did so good. Like I know she would and I stood there proud.

She had a standing ovation and then the music resumed and everyone went on the dance floor.

I waited for her to"oh my God! I can't believe I did that! Did you see me babe?"

"I did" I pecked her nose. "I'm literally shaking of nerves right now"

I walked around with her and introduced her to some people. "Baby" she did a face that gave "you did that"

"I mean that was stupendous" I watch Nichelle blush. "Oh my God! Thank you. This means so much! I literally love you!"

"Aww I love you too girl" she hugged her briefly "did you write that?" she asked and Nichelle who was speechless nodded.

"Oh really? Made you can write something for me soon. I'd love to collaborate" Michelle still speechless "ofcourse sure!"

"Im so honored"

"Now, Zachary" I nodded at Rihanna "yes ma'am"

"Where the food at?" She asked making me laugh but I had the waiters bring out the food while the music was still going.

In the mean time Nichelle was speaking to other artists that came up to her. I let her have this moment because this is what she always dreamed of.

"Alright yall, I'm bout to steal my girl" I pulled her away.

"How's the night going?"

"Fantastic" she said as we slow danced.

"Zachary, honestly thank you for all this" her eyes becoming glossy.

"I honestly never had someone who cared this much about making my dreams come through"

I rubbed her back to bring comfort.

"I care about you so of course" she closed the gap between us and kissed me. She kissed me slowly.

"Nichelle, if you kiss me like that one more time, I might have to get you outta here" I was being truly honest.

The best thing the dj could've done was play my jam.

Luther Vandross

"Ayo somebody get me a mic" I yelled

Nichelle POV

Oh my God.

Here go Mr Luther VanDross.

"Love has truly been good to me"
He sang to me. This man was a character I couldn't help but playfully roll my eyes.

"Not even one sad day or minute have I had since you come my way"

He took my hand to spin me which I gladly took. He then pulled me close to him to dance and joined him in the next line.

"I hope you know I'll gladly go any where you take me"

"It's so amazing to be loved, I'd follow you to the moon and the sky above"

The music faded out and I didn't realize that everyone had formed a circle around us.
What the heck?

And then before you know everyone started singing the happy birthday song. I spot my parents and some family members.

This whole thing was a set up from the start.
I was grateful for my man.

"What was your wish?"

"I didn't have to make one when I got everything i need"

"Any words to the public" I grabbed the mic from him.

"Thank you guys for coming out! I am truly honored and humbled by everyone here tonight. I love you all! And last but not least, to my man.. thank you to my man" I sang the last part jokingly.

"For helping my dream come true" I looked at him and I was happy. Authentic kinda happy.

I practically had every music artist I loved contact information. Producers, artist song writers, I just had them all.

Zachary was really showing out. I had a great time though. This whole thing was a birthday party for me and his dad helped get all these famous people here.

*****

Right now we were in my house because I was tired and I was ready to go to bed.

"I got one more thing for you"

"Zach, honestly after all this I'm good for a lifetime" I expressed. This was literally more than enough.

"Nah but you deserve all of this though"

"Trust me it's brings me joy to see that smile on your face. I love loving you" he said caressing my face.

"But for now, go ahead and get some rest, I'll come pick you up later" I nodded and I pulled him close to connect our lips.

Fighting for dominance, he won and took full control of this kiss. "I can't wait to have all of you" he shook his head smiling and I could see the desire in his eyes.
Is it crazy that I was ready to give it all to him now?

"Get some rest baby" he kissed my forehead and walked out of my house.

He left me wanting. I frowned but I went up to my room and showered and got in my bed.

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Zachary POV

"Zachary if you make me fall..." I chuckled. "Baby I'm helping you walk, I wouldn't let you fall"

"You actually would, remember the skating rink?" I laughed "nah that was hilarious" she smacked my arm.

"I'm sorry" I held my laugh. She was blind folded and I was carrying her into her birthday gift.

"Zachary!" She whined as she tripped. "Aight you know what.." I picked her up and threw her over my shoulder.

I was nervous about this whole thing myself. I stopped at the front door and I let her down.

"Alright you can take the blind fold off" I said and I watched her take it off and looked confused.

"Where are we?" She looked around. Then her eyes landed on me "whose house are we visiting?"

"Yours" I pulled the keys for the house out my pocket. Her mouth was wide open. "Zach-" she started and shook her head still in surprise.

"Just open the door baby"

Her eyes were full of water. "Bless the day you made me so soft" she said jokingly. "Zachary, this is too much"

I placed the keys in her hand "open the door"

She hesitated before actually opening the door.

She gasped as she looked at the inside.
"Wooowww, this is beautiful"

"I could never repay you for all that you're doing for me" she said turning around.

"Love ain't about payment, i do it because I love to make you happy. Not because I want you to pay me back. All I want you to do is love me" I said honestly.

"What did I do to deserve you?" She cried hugging me.

"I see why them hoochies we're stuck on you, you so good with words" she joked.

"Yea but I actually meant what I said to you" i said seriously.

"Come on let's tour the other part of the house" she nodded leading the way and we walked into the living room and I heard her gasped. I took the opportunity to pull the squared box out and open it.

Before she turned I went down on one knee.

She gasped at the sight and she began crying and shit I was nervous my eyes were teary too. I loved her with my whole heart.

"Nichelle, believe it or not when I first met you I already knew you were the one. The problem was you wouldn't even bat your eyes my way. So I waited for you and I waited for this opportunity to show you how much I love you."

"It doesn't take long for a man to recognize when he has a good thing... you're my good thing" I said quoting scripture.

"So will you make me the happiest man in the world and marry me?"

"You know this means you got to put up my intermediate cooking skills right?" I laughed.

"I know, I can cook baby so it's okay "

"And my snoring" she continued

"Noise canceling headphones" she laughed.

"And my now emotional self"

I nodded "I know baby" she smiled. "Nichelle my knee hurting on this marble floor here" I teased she laughed before answering "Yes"

I took the ring out and stood up to place it on her finger.

I looked out the window and yelled "she said yes!" All our friends and family came in and she looked surprise to see them all here.

I would spend a lifetime making her happy. All I needed was a real woman that would have my back and support me and Nichelle was that woman for me.

Money doesn't phase her, rich people, what I have don't phase her and I love that.

"Nichelle Anderson sound good on you don't it" I teased as I caught her alone.

"Mr. And Mrs. Anderson" she said slowly trying process how it sounds.

"Who would've thought huh and You didn't even have faith in me" she laughed

"I didn't know if you were being serious or if you were joking"

"Well that ring on your finger proves it" she blushed.

"I know, now I'm about to be Mrs. Anderson" she said proudly looking at her ring.

As a man this was a proud moment for me.