Annette Fox

I'm dating Michelle, 30 years old black woman who moved here with her step-family some 20 years ago. Tonight is a meeting her folks kind of night. I've never met them, but she's been telling me all about their traditional ways. We're sitting in the backyard, under the soft glow of the string lights, sipping on some fine Croatian wine. She's wearing a dress that clings to her curves, teasing the dark, inked skin of her arms with every sip she takes. Her step-father Mark is 65 and her step-mother Annette is 60. They're a well-traveled couple, but they still hold onto their African roots tightly. They're both tall and fit, with a commanding presence that makes it clear why she's so confident and strong.