Readers welcome to another interracial tale of mine. This story will feature two people figuring what happened to them, drinking, and interracial sex between characters above the age of 18. Please enjoy this story, rate it, and leave a comment if you're moved to do so.
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Zoe pulled her car into the parking spot but refused to shut it off. She gripped the steering wheel as if she was trying to take the nonexistent life from it, a sign of how nervous she felt at the very odd situation she found herself in. Continuing to choke the leather fixture the static musings of the radio melted into the sound of her phone's ringtone. The new chime caused her to jump and for a second she couldn't even place the sound, but seeing the familiar text of Peter's name flash across the screen brought her back to reality. Pressing the center knob she answered, "Hey babe."
From the other side of the phone, a nasally voice rang out, "Where are you?" Zoe rolled her eyes as more strands were added to the knot that was quickly consuming her stomach. She hated lying, but she knew that if Peter found out where she was there would be an argument. Maybe argument wasn't the best word, more like him whining more than he usually did. Making a quick decision she simply stretched the truth.
"Oh I just left the gym, and I'm dropping off the last of the invitations," she heard her own voice say. She knew the words came out of her mouth, but it didn't seem like she was the one who said it. When did she become this person? When could she so callously lie to her fiance, a man that she thought she loved?
For a second she considered yelling out the truth, really telling him where she was, but his voice stopped her. "Okay, just remember we have dinner plans with mother and father," he said before hanging up. Zoe swallowed her stomach easing ever so slightly as she dodged one bullet. That would've been fine if she wasn't about to run into a minefield. Sighing she turned her car off and got out, what she was about to do wasn't going to be easy... but it needed to be done.
Walking through the open air of the area she was impressed, to say the least. Well cut grass and paver stones told her that she was in a place that was definitely outside of her price range. Having no time to waste on admiring the scenery she started looking for the apartment. "112, 113, 114," she said under her breath, getting closer to her prize. When she saw the distinctive 120 she knew she had the right place. Walking up the steps she knocked on the door, her knuckles barely making a sound. She paused for a second before knocking again a little harder. The invitation in her hand was slowly being crumpled as she counted the seconds before the door was answered. Her patience was rewarded as the door opened revealing the last person she truly wanted to see.
Demetrius was enjoying his afternoon, a few hours of peace from his usually hectic life. Fresh from the gym he got a shower and was ready just to sit back and bullshit when a knock at the door got his attention. "Tha hell?" he said to himself as he got up off of his couch. Moving across the floor he was annoyed as he opened it, but when he saw who it was his look immediately changed. There in front of him was his ex, Zoe. Standing in the low light of the afternoon sun she was giving him a pained smile, her soft cheeks puffed out. Her red hair was pulled back in a ponytail revealing her bright blue eyes. Standing there she was in a soft purple hoodie and blue tights, which did an amazing job of tracing the soft outline of her curves. Still, more than a knockout Demetrius spoke, trying to contain his feelings. "Zoe, what are you doing here?" he rushed out, both of them flinching at how it sounded. His naturally deep voice echoed deep from his chest, doing little to hide the bit of hurt that rode on his words.
The knot that had parked itself in her stomach earlier stayed there and was growing. It would've been so easy for her to just mail the stupid invitation to him, but no. Something in her, some voice that wouldn't shut up wanted to hand-deliver the stupid note, so here she was. Now all she had to do was hand him the stupid pastel invitation, she didn't even need to speak. It would've been the easiest thing to do, so why in the world was she not saying anything.
Demetrius saw the look on her face, a look of apprehension she wore when her own mind was reeling. His brown eyes flickered to the invitation and immediately the dots were connected. Knowing that the inevitable was coming he stepped back and asked, "You want to come in?" Zoe's body moved before her mind could even come up with a reason not to. Taking a step inside she was amazed at how great the apartment looked.
A testament to the money that he was now making, Demetrius had outfitted the entirety of it with sleek modern furniture. Leather black couches sat next to metallic looking tables, it gave an air of refinement that could only be matched by the host. Zoe took a seat on one of the couches, noting how soft it felt. Demetrius a little warry of the woman sat across from her, his eyes peering into her wondering just what this visit was for.
Zoe was the first to break from their staring contest, deciding to cut through the awkwardness of the silence. "Ugh so well I wanted to give you this," she said handing the small envelope to the man. In his own dark hand, he took it, staring at the bright bit of paper for a while. Reading over the script font he noted what he already thought it was...a wedding invite.
"Wow didn't think I would be invited," he said his voice filled with sadness. The way he spoke and looking at her longingly ripped at the woman. She had known him for so long and had seen that look so many times. It didn't matter though because it still struck at her core. Looking over at the man she studied his face. His face still had the same boyish look like the last time she saw him. The only difference was now he had his hair cut short, the long kinky curls were gone in favor of a faded cut. Even his face had a patch of hair on the chin, also kept neat. The overall aesthetic showed maturity in him that wasn't there when they were younger. She trailed her eyes over the rest of his body, he looked bigger even as he sat with his arms resting on his thighs. She could tell that he spent a lot of their time apart in the gym.
When she last saw him he was soft and rounded, still big but definitely in more of the teddy bear sense. Now he was a solid specimen who looked like he could easily snap her if this conversation went the wrong way. Swallowing Zoe thought about it, would he hurt her? Her eyes focused on his arms, dark black pythons that barely fit in the sleeves of his t-shirt. As she continued to stare at them flexing as he sat waiting, her mind drifted to other thoughts. What else could those arms be used for? What else had they been used for? Shaking her head she stopped that runaway train right there and focused on him. "Of course you're invited what would make you think any different?" she said hoping to resolve whatever she was feeling.
Demetrius sat up snorting a bit before he answered. "Well I didn't think Peter really would want me there," he admitted. The way he let the words slowly tumble out of his mouth had told her everything that she needed to know. He still disliked Peter, and she knew that Peter disliked him. Maybe it was her bridezilla side taking over, but she had always imagined Demetrius at her wedding...and she would have him there.
"I'm the bride D," she started noticing the word bride looked like it stabbed him in his heart. Making a mental note she made her case, "I want everyone who cares about me at the wedding. I know we haven't been on the best terms but I figured I could make up for it by inviting you to the wedding."
He stopped and just stared at her, truly not knowing what to say or how to react. This girl thought that it would be best to invite her ex to her wedding as a sign of goodwill. Zoe was a smart girl but sometimes she was so dumb. "Zo I appreciate it, but I can't," he said flatly.