22-Big Family

**Saviera's POV**

The police never found anyone suspicious around the apartment, so they decided to just open an investigation and keep a close eye on the area. My dad did his own search when the police left and he also didn't see anything. I told him to go ahead and go home because between Daveed and me, none of us is going to get hurt. I'm now thankful for all the times my dad has taken me shooting and got me comfortable with guns at a young age. Being left defenseless at a time like this would make me feel so helpless and vulnerable. If anyone gets hurt, I don't know how I will forgive myself. Tomorrow I don't have class, thankfully, but I'm taking Zuri to work for sure and giving her my pepper spray.
I wonder if Daveed has any classes tomorrow. "Hey, Daveed. Do you have any classes in the morning?"
"No I don't have classes on Wednesdays, but I'll be going to the clinic tomorrow to get my test results. I went today when I got off work." He responded.
I'm so glad he gets the results so fast. Despite everything going on, I'm still excited for our plans. "Awesome! Do you want to go with me to take Zuri to work in the morning? We will both feel safer if we're all together."
"Absolutely. I don't want either of you to be alone this soon. It might be a loser who is just bored, but if there is a chance that this is a real dangerous person then I don't want to risk it."
"We really appreciate you doing this for us, Daveed. You could have just backed out of everything and left us to figure it out. You really are a wonderful man." Zuri says and kisses his cheek.
"I agree. I don't know how we can repay you for this." I add.
"I can think of many ways for you to repay me, but the most important thing I will need from you two is your trust. You need to trust that I won't let anyone or anything harm you. I need you to trust that when I have certain things planned for you two it will be for your best interests and safety." Daveed said. We may not have been involved with him for long, but I know we can trust him. We can't deny the security we feel when he's around.
"We trust you one hundred percent." Zuri responds and I nod in agreement.
"Good because tomorrow night, we will find out for sure." Daveed kissed our heads and continues, "You two should get some sleep. We all need to be up early in the morning. I'm going to be up for a while longer just in case and I'll sleep in the second bedroom."
"No, when you're ready to go to bed, you come in here with us." I insisted.
"Okay. I'm glad your bed is so big cause I'm a bed hog." He gets up, turns off the light and tells us good night.

**Wednesday Daveed's POV**
We drop Zuri off at work and stop at a small coffee shop for drinks and food. I just get a strawberry lemonade refresher, but Saviera gets a huge ass cup of some caramel mocha hot something or another. I like a nice cup of coffee on occasion, but I don't know the fancy names. I just settle with an egg white breakfast bagel and she gets a dozen blueberry donut holes and a sausage, egg and cheese burrito with some salsa packets.
I don't get the results from the clinic until this afternoon. That gives me time to go to my house, get a shower and pack a travel bag with clothes and other necessities. My phone started ringing. When I check the caller I.D. it says it's the university.
"Hello?"
"Professor, is there any way you could come in today for a meeting?" I realize its Mr. Fran from the Human Resources department. We've become pretty good friends in the last two years.
"Yeah that's fine. I can be there at eleven-thirty if that's okay."
"Alright, I'll be seeing you shortly." He responded and the line went dead.
I have a feeling something is wrong, but maybe this is about coach Rhett.
"I have to go in for a meeting today. I'm taking you with me though, so if you have any school work that you can do in the computer lab or library then we can stop by your place to get your stuff." I inform Saviera.
"I can just stay at home with my guns while you go. I doubt anything is going to happen in broad daylight." She said. I thought about it for a minute before I agree to it. I figured home with guns is safer than on campus without a gun and surrounded by people.
"Okay, but promise me you won't step foot outside while I'm gone. If anything happens to you, I would never forgive myself."
"I promise." She grabs my hand and gives a gentle squeeze.
We arrive at my house, go inside and I gave her a little tour. I don't live in a huge house, but it's a three bedroom, two bathroom. I have a lot of siblings, there are seven of us, so I like to have guest rooms just in case anyone needs a place to stay or if they want to visit. I'm the fourth sibling, so I'm at the age where I have a good bond with the older and younger ones. From oldest to youngest, it's my brother Armoni, sister Caroline, brother Devence, me, sister Khiya, sister Aster, and brother Elliot. Saviera looks at the family pictures on the walls and I point out who everyone is.
"You really have the most beautiful family I have ever seen." She said.
"Thank you. When we have some time, I'll have to tell you some of my family history. You'd love the journey of my parents and grandparents." I said. "I'm gonna get a shower real quick and get ready for this meeting. Feel free to make yourself comfortable."

**Saviera's POV**

Daveed went to take his shower and I kept looking at his family pictures. I don't understand how an entire family could look so flawless. Aster looks very familiar though. I think she went to the same school as Zuri and me. Our school wasn't small by any means so we didn't know everyone on a personal level. I wonder what she's doing in life right now.
I go sit on the couch and scroll through my social media while I wait on Daveed. Within about ten minutes he was out and dressed, looking fresh as always. He has on black slacks and a white button up dress shirt with the sleeves halfway rolled up his arms. His shirt isn't all the way buttoned up so its a sexy mix of professional and laid back. He has a travel bag over one shoulder and keys in his hand.
"You ready to go?" I ask.
"Yeah, let's head out."
He takes me to my apartment and walks me inside. "This shouldn't take me long. If you need me, call and I'll be here within three minutes." He kisses my forehead and leaves. I make sure all doors and windows are locked and I sit my gun down on the coffee table. I already have my school work at the table as well, so I get started on my assignments.