-Jayla's POV-

Jayceon removes my blindfold and there are only three words that I can manage to say. "Oh! My! God!" My mouth drops open and I am in awe. In front of us is the sweetest, most beautiful outdoor candlelight dinner I have ever seen.

"Jayla, I hope this is alright," Jayceon says softly as he comes up behind me. He wraps his warm arms around my waist and kisses the top of my head, "this is lame, I know babe-"

I cut him off by shaking my head. "You really set all this up for me? Jayceon, wow, this is just breathtakingly beautiful. Thank you for this, for everything." I say to him, as the last part turns into a whisper. He knows the way to my heart, I'm shocked he set this up for me.

Jayceon spins me around gently and kisses me with the same grace. "You deserve so much more than this beautiful." I stand on the tip of my toes and kiss him. Like really kiss him! He lowers his head and deepens the kiss. Both of his hands are on my hips as he pulls me into him. I move one of my hands that is lying on his chest and run my fingers through his hair. We continue kissing for a few more moments then pull apart at the same time. "I can kiss those pretty lips all day long"

"I know the feeling, you're a great kisser." I whisper while humming lightly as I lay my head on his muscular chest. This man is so incredible, I really want this to last. My last relationship was extremely toxic. I'm still weary about trusting men, but something about Jayceon felt like home to me. I feel comfortable putting trust into him. It took me two years to find all the pieces of myself. I'm still wounded but it seems like Jayceon will help heal my heart up completely. I've not had the reoccurring nightmares since I met him, he keeps my demons at rest.

"Come, let's eat." He brings me out of my thoughts and leads me over to the small table he has set up for us. Before pulling my chair out for me he sneaks another quick kiss in and smiles at me. "I wasn't sure what to grab for us to eat so I had Hayden ask your friend Lily. She told him that you love Chinese takeout, I hope that is okay. They both brought the food moments before we arrived." He tells me as he takes the containers out of the basket.

After we finish our dinner Jayceon builds a fire away from the table. "Almost forgot dessert!" He says with enthusiasm. He takes off sprinting to his truck then rushes back. In his hands he's carrying two blankets, a box of honey Graham cracks, Hershey chocolate bars and a bag of marshmallows with two metal sticks, the kind you can buy for s'mores.

"S'mores! We're roasting marshmallows and making s'mores!" I yell excitedly, clapping my hands together like a small child. Jayceon nods his head and laughs at my reaction.

"We sure are, darlin'," he replies. Jayceon fixes up the marshmallows on each stick and sticks them in the fire. He makes each of us a snack while I spread one of the blankets on the soft thick grass. I sit down and spread the other blanket over my legs. Jayceon walks over and sits behind me, his long legs on either side of me. I lean back onto his chest while he wraps one of his arms around me and lays his head in the crook of my neck.

"Jayceon, this date has been wonderful. I've had an amazing time with you." I tell him, then lace my fingers in his.

"I enjoyed myself as well. I really love spending time with you." He kisses up my neck until he gets to my ear. He presses a kiss and then whispers, "you're truly incredible Jayla Rayne. I'm so blessed to call you my girlfriend."

I flip around to where I am straddling him so I can see his face. "Jayceon Blaize, I am the lucky one. You're a wonderful boyfriend and one amazing man." Soon as I speak I pull his face to mine and kiss him with so much passion it makes my head swirl. I really am lucky to be dating this man, very lucky.

He lays back and pulls me with him, his hands on each of my hips. He breaks our kiss and I look down at his smiling face, taking in every feature. "Cuddle with me and let's look at the stars. Because if you continue kissing me like that I can't promise I can restrain myself from making love to you under these beautiful stars." He says as he pulls me over on his side.

We lay looking at the stars and talk for an hour or so then pack up everything to leave. We drive back to my house in silence, taking in each other's presence. "I enjoyed tonight, Jayla. Our next date will be much better." He says as he presses his lips you mine, I can feel the hesitation in his kiss. He doesn't want to leave me and I don't want to let him go.

"Would you like to come in for a while, or just spend the night again?" I ask him, hoping he'll go with the latter.

"I would love to stay, I hate walking away." He tells me then opens up the door to let me walk in.

'Menha, we're back!" I yell through the house letting her know. We walk into the living room and she's curled up on the couch with an attractive guy.

"Zayne!" Jayceon exclaims, glaring at the guy Menha is sitting with.

"Jayceon?" Zayne questions shockingly.

"Menha?" I demand, throwing my hands up. I recognize Zayne as one of  Jayceon's bartenders since he said his name. I didn't know Menha knew him, yet here she is cuddled up in his arms with my dog.

"Jayla!" Menha gasps as if she's been caught doing something shouldn't have been. Cardi runs over to Jayceon and he picks her up and loves on her. My heartbeat quickens but I'm brought back to my baby sister quickly.

"Great, we all know each other's names, woohoo. Menha, may I speak to you in the kitchen? Now!" I say as I stride toward the room as Menha follows me.

-Jayceon's POV-

"What the hell are you doing here Zayne?" I ask him as I set Cardi down and cross my arms across my chest.

"What does it look like? Menha and I just got back from our date and we were sitting on the couch when y'all showed up." He explains to me with that smirk he's had for many years.

"You're dating my girlfriends sister?" I ask him. I feel a need to protect Menha as if she was my sister. She means the world to Jayla so I have to keep her safe. Zayne doesn't date, he has booty calls and one night stands.

"Yes, actually I am. I know what you're thinking, she's not the hit and quit type of girl. She's really wonderful, she makes me feel things that I can't explain. We've been talking for a month or so. Tonight was our first official date." Zayne is smiling as he tells me this and runs his hand through his hair. I can see in his eyes that he's telling me the truth. Zayne doesn't lie to me, he never has. But I still must lay down my rule.

"I'm telling you right now Zayne, if you hurt Jayla's little sister in any way or if this fucks with my relationship... I will destroy you." I tell him with a raised deep voice as I poke my finger in his chest with each word.

"I got it, don't worry. It's not like that with her. Menha is, well... she's special. I've not looked at another woman since I met her. She came into my life and flipped it upside down, in a good way. She has me feeling things I never felt before." He tells me as he puts his hands in his pockets and looks toward the kitchen.

"It must run in the family. Special doesn't begin time describe Jayla. We'll talk more when we're alone." I tell him, whispering the last part, as I pat him on his back.

-Jayla's POV-

Menha and I walk into the kitchen and I give her the "don't bullshit me" look. "How in the hell do you know Zayne? What is he doing here?"

"Calm down Jay, you're acting like mom. Zayne and I met around five weeks ago at a bookstore. We were both looking for a copy of Wuthering Heights. We began talking about literature then talked about so much more. We've been texting since then and he asked me out on our first date tonight." Menha explains to me, I've not saw a smile on her face this bright in a long time. She really likes him, a lot.

"Have you had sex with him? Are you using protection? For the record you brat, I don't sound like mom," I say, glaring at her. People always compare me to our mother and I hate it. She hasn't been the role model she should have. It was always Dad, Menha and myself.

"We've not had sex sissy. I really like him, a lot. Give him a chance, I'm giving Jayceon a chance not to hurt you." She pleads with me, giving me the pouty eyes. No, not the pouty eyes. She knows I can't resist them, I've never been able to.

"If he hurts you, in any way, I will make him pay. I'm sorry if I seem overprotective, I just love you and only want the best for my baby sister." I pull her into a hug and we walk into the living room to where our men are waiting.

It's a quarter until eleven so Jayceon and I say goodnight to Menha and Zayne so we can head up to my bedroom. "Wow, I didn't expect to see Zayne when we got here." I say as I begin taking my jewelry off to put in my jewelry box.

"Neither did I. Turn around and I will take your necklace off." I turn around, he moves my hair then takes off my necklace for me. He begins to unzip my dress and trails kisses down my spine until my dress pools at my feet.

I step out of my dress, remove my boots and turn around to face Jayceon. I'm in my matching navy blue lingerie set, he licks his lips and I hear him groan in approval. I reach up and remove his tie and slowly unbutton his shirt. When that is removed I lift his under shirt over him then an idea pops in my head.

I lead him over to the bed and sit him down as I begin kissing his neck and jawline until I reach his collarbone. He closes his eyes and moans as he leans his head back.

I found his secret spot that drives him crazy!

I continue teasing him then go down a little more with each kiss. I can feel his erection under his underwear while I'm running my tongue below his navel. His hands are grasping the sheets as I look up and stare into his mesmerizing eyes. He grabs my hands and pulls me up on him and takes revenge on me teasing him. He makes slow passionate love to me until we fall asleep in each others arms. I drift off to sleep thinking about how happy I am that I walked into Poison that night.

-Jayceon's POV-

I wake up to the smell of a wonderful breakfast cooking. After taking care of my business in the bathroom, I make Jayla's bed and head down stairs to the delicious smell. Jayla is at the stove cooking, wearing a pair of Tarheel basketball sweats and a matching tank top. Menha and Zayne are already around the kitchen table together. I walk over and put my arms around my girl and kiss the side of her head. "Good morning my beauty."

She turns around with a smile and kisses my check. "Good morning to you. Breakfast will be ready in about five minutes. I fixed biscuits and gravy, fried apples, hashbrowns, bacon, sausage and grits. There is coffee in the pot, orange juice, apple juice and milk in the refrigerator." She tells me as she takes the biscuits out of the oven after turning it off.

We all begin eating the delicious breakfast, after saying grace. "I don't have to be at work until noon so I figured y'all may want a big breakfast." Jayla says to everyone at the table.

This food is delicious, my girl can definitely cook. I think my mom will like her. It's too early to ask her to meet my mom, obviously, but I know she will love Jayla as much as I do. She's caring, sweet and beautiful, just like mom is. My mama is the best woman, definitely too good for that piece of shit man I call a father. He will never meet Jayla, if I have any say so. He's toxic to every person he comes in contact with.

"Damn sister, I really missed your cooking after you moved out from mom and dad's. I'd starve without you. You know I can't boil water right without messing it up." Menha tells Jayla with a laugh as she finishes her food.

"This is really good. Jayceon, don't let this woman go, she's a keeper. Oh man, I'm so stuffed!" Zayne says as gets leans back in his chair and rubs his stomach.

"Thanks y'all, I love when people enjoy my cooking. That's part of the reason I opened 'For Heaven's Cakes'." Jayla says with a giggle as she finishes he coffee. She makes eye contact with me and I wink at her, a slight blush creeps up on her cheeks.

"Darlin'they're absolutely right. This is absolutely delicious. I haven't ate a breakfast like this since my mama cooked for me years ago. Thank you, beautiful," I tell her as I begin to gather everyone's dishes to take to the sink to clean.

"Well take care of the dishes, you two go have fun." Menha tells us as she puts an arm around Zayne's waist. "Oh, but Jay, try to keep it down if y'all have sex again. I never knew you were so loud!" Menha and Zayne begin laughing so loudly as Jayla hides her face in my shirt.

I hear her whisper something in embarrassment. I chuckle and pull her into the living room with me. We snuggle up together and I tell her about my family and she does the same. I avoid talking about my father and I'm sure she is wondering if we have a shitty relationship. When she asks about him I notice my fist clench up without my knowledge, so I quickly change the topic. I don't want her tainted by my horrible childhood with him, hell even my adulthood is fucked up because of him.

No, not him, it's because I'm worthless. Nobody loves anything that is worthless. So it's not his fault, it's mine. Only my fault.

Soon it is time for Jayla to go to work and Zayne and I must go over some paperwork before we work tonight. Hopefully the girls will drop by Poison tonight. For some reason I have an off feeling about today. Maybe I should go check on my mama while my lady is working.

We say goodbye to our girls and Zayne and I take off in my truck to complete our day. I'm ready to get back to my girlfriend tonight, I feel incomplete when she's not with me.

-Jayla's POV-

An hour after Jayceon leaves I'm standing at work decorating a baby shower cake that is due to be picked up in an hour. The expectant mother's best friend is throwing a surprise baby shower and wanted a simple design in pink and grey. She only ordered a small plain cake because she couldn't afford much. But sometimes my heart is bigger than anything. So I made her a little bit bigger cake than what she ordered. Okay, maybe a lot bigger.

Having a child is a moment a woman is most excited about, plus everyone loves cake. I just hope the lady approves of me changing the size. I still went with the color scheme.

My door chimes alerting me to a new customer so I walk to the counter to greet them, maybe it's the baby shower lady and she's early. "Welcome to For Heaven's Cakes, may I help y'all?"

The woman raises her eyes from the ground and speaks after the man nudges her. "Yes, we need to order a three tier birthday cake for my son. I would like some type of fishing design to be on it."

"Absolutely not! I refuse to pay for a cake with a stupid ass fish decoration on it. That boy wastes his time on that pointless shit, stop encouraging him, Maggie." The man with her says hatefully, giving her a warning look. She looks down and mumbles something I can't hear. Instantly I feel afraid of of this strange man.

"I apologize dear, it won't happen again. What shall we get on his cake instead?" She asks the man as she casts her eyes upon him finally. They step back to discuss it in private and I notice he has his hand on her arm appearing to squeeze it tightly. I see a grimace on her face, but it feels like this is her daily life. A few moments later they walk back to the counter to continue their order.

"Go ahead with the damn fishing cake. Don't make it look like shit or I won't pay you a damn dime!" The man shouts at me then walks out leaving his wife to complete the order.

"I apologize for my husband, he's just having an off day." The lady tells me but I feel that she's lying, this feels like his normal behavior.

"Ma'am, it's okay, as long as you're okay. If you're being threatened or hurt in any way I can call someone for you." I tell her as I look into her eyes. I wasn't positive but I feel her husband is mean and possibly abusive toward her. Her eyes seem so familiar, almost like Jayceon. Damn Jayla, not everyone has his beautiful eyes.

"I'm alright sweet girl. Anyhow, for the cake, make it a fishing design. My son loves strawberry cake, creamy icing in a cream cheese flavor if you have it. If you can write 'happy birthday Jayceon' on it, if you don't have room for his name you may leave it off." She says giving me a half smile, but her eyes still look sad.

Wait, did she just say Jayceon?  As in my Jayceon? "O-okay ma'am, when do you want to pick it up?" I ask her, curious if this woman is my boyfriend's mother.

"On October first around noon. I know it's two weeks away but you come highly recommend and my son loves your bakery. So I wanted to be sure to get my order in soon, I want the best for my baby. Also, I want you specifically to bake and decorate it."

"That's perfectly fine love. I will have your cake ready and I guarantee that I will be the only one to touch it. I will put all my effort into his cake."

"Thank you my dear. The name on it is Maggie Knight." She says then walks out the door.

Oh wow, Knight? Jayceon Knight! Holy shit, I think I just unofficially met my boyfriend's parents!

♥A/N♥

Thanks for sticking with me through another chapter y'all.
What thoughts do you have about this chapter?
*How do you feel about Jayceon's father?
*What are your thoughts on the relationship between our main characters? Remember it's suppose to be a fast love.
*Mena and Zayne? Do you think Mena will change him from being a playboy to a one lady man?
-fun secret Menha is actually named after a Wattpad friend WritingtillSunrise ♥
*Would like to be a character in my book?
*What do you want to see happen or more of in the story?

♥ Until next time ♥

*This chapter is 3500 words, pretty much double what I normally write. From now on chapters will be between this length to 5000 words (maybe more).

DEDICATED TO:
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My sweet beautiful girl, you mean a lot to me and always know that. You're a beautiful young lady and I will always be here to support you. You're like my own daughter and friend. I love you sweetheart. 😘😘😘