ZENDAYA'S LUCKY WEEKEND
CHAPTER ONE
Zendaya walked through the door of the dimly-lit bar. Classic rock was playing on the stereo as she took a seat at the bar. The bartender smiled as he saw her and said, "What can I get you?"
"A nice Jack and Coke." Zendaya said. "Tall glass, please, and a straw." The bartender nodded and mixed up her drink and handed it to her. "Thanks."
"That's seven dollars and fifty cents," he said. Zendaya handed him a ten-dollar bill and he handed her the change, which she dropped in her purse. "You're Zendaya, aren't you?" he asked in a voice low enough for the other customers not to hear them. She nodded. "Glad to have you."
Zendaya smiled and looked over at the very handsome young man that walked in. This guy was six feet tall and skinny with a pale complexion and shiny jet-black hair in a neat side-part hairstyle. he wore a shiny black leather jacket and black jeans. "Hey." This guy had a tough but gentle voice. "I heard Sam, here, say that Zendaya's in the bar."
Zendaya glared at the bartender, who shrugged. She rolled her eyes and looked back at the handsome man that now sat next to her. "Well, you heard right."
"Eddie Bones," he said and they shook hands. "So, what brings yuo to Manhattan?"
"Weekend getaway." Zendaya said while she curled one of the thick strands of hair that framed her face around her finger absentmindedly. "Need a break from work."
Eddie sighed. "Trust me, I know what you mean. I've been working at the docks all week and I'm exhausted."
She laughed mirthlessly. "You should do what I do and tell me how you feel. I'm always traveling and never get time to myself. I'm either filming, attending premiers or I'm at different fashion shows or parties. I need a damn break!"
"Okay, okay," he said as he sipped his tequila. "I get it. How about we get out of here for a while? Hang out for a bit?"
"Trying to get me in bed?" she asked.
"Not if you don't want to." Eddie said politely. "I mean, the thought has crossed my mind."
"I'm in a relationship," she said. "Tom Holland."
"I know," he said. "Where is your man?"
"He's at home in London." Zendaya said. "I'm heading out there Tuesday tto spend a few weeks with him."
"Well, how about you have a little fun before you go?" he suggested. "He doesn't have to know."
Zendaya battled with herself, now. On one hand, she wanted to wait and see how things went with Tom, but, on the other hand, she needed a release. She wasn't entirely pleased with her final decision. "Okay, but we need to be very careful. I don't want to end up pregnant and have to explain it to Tom."