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“Are you a Cardinals fan, Samuel?” Mr. Patterson asked.
“I used to be a die-hard Cards fan, and I still like them, but I am a Charlotte Stars fan.”
“The Stars? The last World Series must have been hard for you then. The Cardinals swept them, right?”
“It was four games to one.”
“Right, how did you start following them?” Mr. Patterson asked.
“I started following them when I purchased part of the team.”
“You own the Charlotte Stars major league baseball team?” Kerem asked.
“I do, along with a few other men. I own the second largest percentage of the team.”
“Congratulations. There aren’t many black men out here owning major sports teams,” Mr. Patterson said.
“Thank you, Sir. I’m not the majority owner, but I am close.”
We sat back and watched more of the game before Kerem spoke.
“How would you classify your relationship with my little sister, Samuel?”
His question caught me off guard. I was not used to people who I didn’t know asking me personal questions, but I quickly remembered that he was her family and had the right to know my intentions.
“She’s my lady, my girlfriend.”
“How would she classify you?” Mr. Patterson asked.
“I don’t know if she would say ‘boyfriend’ because the term is juvenile, but we are exclusive.”
“What made you come to the decision to date exclusively?” It was Kerem’s turn again.
“It was my idea. I have strong feelings for her. I have since I met her, and they have only intensified since then. She deserves to be with a man that will only focus on her. I am that man.”
“Do you have any children?” Kerem asked.
“No. No children.”
“That you claim, or period?” Kerem shot back.
“Period. If I had children, I would certainly claim them.”
“Any ex-wives?” Kerem sipped from his glass waiting on my answer.
“No, I’ve never been married, or engaged.”
“Why is that?” Mr. Patterson chimed in.
“Well, I’ve never met anyone that I was willing to take that next step with. I’ve worked hard to build what I have, and now I work hard to keep what I have. Most women don’t understand that hustle.”
“You think Averie will?” Kerem asked.
“I know Averie does. My hustle is nothing compared to hers.”
“You’ve been around Vee long enough to know that she is strong-willed, bull-headed and tough. But, she is also meek, caring, soft and compassionate. I need for you to understand both sides,” Mr. Patterson explained.
“I’ve experienced both. She’s not a pushover. She didn’t just invite me into her life, I worked to get here, and I don’t plan on going anywhere.”
