Zeke had been looking forward to this trip since he was invited.  He was still shocked that he had been invited actually.  Not like he and Tikva had, had a falling out but she had thought they were better friends than lovers.  Sure he was disappointed even saddened but he felt it was not to be so he poured himself into his studies and football.  He ended up getting a scholarship both football and academic, but even still he need this trip to clear his mind in hopes of being better  able to make a good decision.<br/><br/>His mother wanted him to go father no so much but when the convinced him of the places he would see and explore he relented.<br/><br/>He was packed and ready to go as soon as he was free from classes.<br/><br/>He honestly didn’t know what to expect on this particular trip.<br/><br/>He was smirking as he found himself waving to Shaniece's father as he drove on.<br/><br/>He was right behind her probably too close as he found himself admiring the view.<span class="fixed-color" style="color:rgb(97, 189, 109)"><i>'If only.' </i></span>The very bad thought ran through his mind.<span class="fixed-color" style="color:rgb(97, 189, 109)"><b>"How you been beautiful?" </b></span>He was holding his carry on and his duffle back, looking like he was shipping off to war.