A Hearts Desire.

One.

Thursday May 18, 2023

"Happy birthday Champ," Zac says picking his now one year old son up out of his crib. "You're growing up too fast little man." He whispers before placing a kiss on his son's forehead. Michael let out a big yawn. "Can you say birthday? Say birthday." Zac tickled his little belly.

"Dada," Michael says cheesing. "Good enough Champ, you ready for your big day? Dada got you a bunch of gifts that we'll open later on today dude. Let's get you ready to go see your aunties."

Zac changed Michael into a onesie, basketball shorts, and Jordans then placed him in his crib so he could get ready himself. He put on his white button down, black cargo pants, and black sneakers, ready to work.

Zac is a now twenty six year old father and ex drug runner working under his father Roscoe 'Rush' Taylor. That all came to a close when Zac caught a charge for someone else. Upon Zac's arrest, Rush stepped down in the game but never left. Once Zac was released, he got on probation and got a job at the airport.

When he was done he went into the kitchen, placing Michael in his high chair before gathering his food. He gave Michael his favorite; eggs, bacon, and yogurt.

"Ouuu yummy huh," Zac says watching his son smile while eating his meal and do his happy dance. "I should've named you Zachary Junior, Champ." He says watching his son doing the same dance he does when he eats.

Zachary finishes feeding his son and gathers his diaper bag, making sure it was full. He and Michael got settled into his Ford F-150 before going off to his adopted sister's home.

Divine was the woman who adopted him and took in under his wing just four years ago before he went to jail. She and Zac had become good friends and Divine has become the aunt to Michael that loves him as if he is her own.

Zac pulled up to her house, got Michael out of his car seat and knocked on the door. A few moments later, Divine opened the door with a smile that could light up many rooms.

"Hi Teedy baby, happy birthday handsome," She says taking Michael from Zac's arms. Michael's face lit up seeing his auntie. "I'm starting to think that he's your son."

"Well...kind of. Happy birthday to you as well big head." Divine turned and walking into the house with Zac closing the door and following behind her.

"Thank you sis. Bring him by the airport around-"

"Boy I know! You can't go a few hours without seeing your son, and vice versa. Both of yall are clingy." She says sitting on the couch.

"Yo, leave me and son son alone." He says placing the diaper bag on her couch and sitting next to her.

"You bring that damn bag every time like he doesn't have a whole room here."

"I bring it just in case."

"Just in case what? He has everything he needs here."

"Ion know yo. Where's your man at?"

"He's still asleep," She smirked. "I put it-"

"Disgusting! Don't need to hear all that, that's nasty."

He shakes his head, "It's only nasty because you don't have anyone to put you to sleep."

"That's not even remotely true."

"Hm. So when are you going to get out and date again? It's been over ten months since she..." She says referring to Zac's girlfriend but not really girlfriend who, shortly after birth disappeared on him and his son. He tried contacting her but he stopped when he realized she didn't want to be found. He had his son to focus on and that was his priority.