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mid-sentence.
    Yaya turned to see what caught her attention. Walking out the back door was the finest man Yaya had ever laid eyes on. He stood about six foot four and weighed about 245 pounds. Dressed in a pair of jeans and some worn-out Tims, his physique was immaculate. The cut of his chest and arms was like that of a Greek God. His caramel skin was smooth, and there was no hair on his face or head.
    â€œNow you see the difference between a wife-beater and a tank top.” Yaya kept her eyes on the beautiful specimen coming toward them.
    â€œYeah, I do,” Taryn mumbled.
    â€œExcuse me, I’m looking for Q . They told me he would be back here.” His deep voice made Yaya shiver.
    She pointed. “Uh, he’s on the other side, through that door.”
    â€œThanks.” He smiled at them, his teeth just as perfect as the rest of him.
    They continued to watch him until he walked inside.
    â€œOh, God, he’s fine. And you wanted to hire a professional. I can’t breathe.” Taryn began fanning herself.
    â€œ Fine ain’t the word,” Yaya told her.
    They walked back inside.
    â€œLincoln Webster, this is my sister, Yaya, and her partner, Taryn Green.”
    â€œNice to meet you, ladies.” Lincoln reached and shook both of their hands. “I think this place is gonna be nice. From what Q showed me, your design concept is unique, and you can do a lot with it.”
    â€œDo you think you’ll be able to handle the job?” Taryn asked in a husky voice.
    Yaya shook her head, tickled by her friend’s obvious attempt to flirt.
    â€œOh, no doubt.” He smiled.
    â€œI can’t wait to get started.” She smiled.
    â€œI’m just as excited.”
    â€œWell, how much is this gonna cost and when do you think you can get started?” Yaya interrupted, bringing them back to reality.
    Taryn shot her an ugly look.
    â€œWell, let me get an estimate on the materials you’re gonna need. Everything should pretty much be reasonable, depending on the fixtures you all want. But I have a guy who can get you a deal on that too. The construction on your brother’s shop downtown won’t be finished for a while, so that gives us a little time. I say we can pretty much begin gutting the place as early as tomorrow.”
    â€œAre you serious?” Yaya’s eyes widened. “Wow, so soon.”
    â€œHow long do you think it’s gonna take to finish?” Taryn asked.
    â€œA month, maybe sooner.” He looked over at Quincy.
    â€œSounds good to me,” Quincy said. “Well, ladies, we are now standing in what will soon be After Effex.”
    Yaya’s emotions ran from utter happiness to sheer panic. In one way, she was elated that this was really happening, in another, she couldn’t help but wonder if she was ready for it. One thing was for sure—she had to make up with Jason because there was no way she could do it without him.

Chapter 5
    â€œHe is so beautiful.” Paige caressed the baby’s tiny head. Meeko and Stanley had just arrived home with their newborn son, Isaiah. “As long as no one calls him Precious , I’m good,” Meeko told her.
    â€œYeah, you know when they call babies Precious —that means they’re trying to be nice and not call them ugly.” Paige laughed.
    â€œThat’s not true. My mother always said I was a precious baby,” Stanley told them.
    â€œI rest my case,” Meeko teased. “I’m just kidding, baby. You know you’ll always be precious to me, honey.”
    â€œI don’t have to stay here and take this. Come on, son.” He reached and carefully took the baby from Paige’s arms. “We can go into your room and bond without the sarcasm. You two need anything?”
    â€œWe’re fine, sweetie.” Meeko smiled at him.
    He leaned down and kissed her on the cheek.
    â€œYour mama did some serious praying for you,” Paige