**Chapter 1: A Cut Above the Rest**

Charlie CJ Jones was living her best life as a 20-year-old black hair stylist at the trendy Hair Haven salon in Kansas City. Her creativity and skills with scissors and color had earned her a loyal client base, and she loved every minute of making people feel confident and beautiful. On this particular day, she was working her magic on a new client's hair, carefully crafting a fresh fade and lining up his beard. As she worked, Charlie couldn't help but overhear the chatter of the NFL players who frequented the salon. They were always loud and boisterous, but one voice in particular caught her attention - Travis Kelce, the star tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs. She had heard rumors about his playboy reputation, but she wasn't interested. She was focused on her craft and building her own life. Travis walked into the salon, his charismatic smile and infectious laugh commanding attention from everyone in the room. He made a beeline for Charlie, his eyes locking onto hers as he said, "Hey, beautiful. I'm getting a haircut, and I want you to hook me up." Charlie raised an eyebrow, intrigued by the bold request, but she played it cool, saying, "Okay, let's get you looking sharp." As she worked on Travis's hair, they chatted about everything from sports to music, and Charlie found herself laughing and feeling at ease around him. But when he asked for her name, she hesitated, not wanting to get too personal with a client, no matter how charming he was. Travis didn't push the issue, but Charlie could sense his curiosity. The haircut took about 30 minutes, and when it was finished, Travis thanked Charlie and handed her a generous tip. As he left the salon, he turned back to her and said, "I'll be back soon, and next time, I expect to get your name." Charlie smiled and nodded, feeling a spark of attraction, but also a sense of unease. Little did she know, Travis was determined to find out her name and make her his. He had never been so taken with a woman before, and he couldn't shake the feeling that Charlie was special. He made a mental note to find out more about her and make his move. That night, Travis couldn't sleep, thinking about Charlie and her mysterious smile. He decided to do some digging and discovered that her name was Charlie CJ Jones. He couldn't wait to see her again and ask her out. The next day, Travis walked into the salon, his eyes scanning the room until they landed on Charlie. He strode over to her station, a confident smile on his face, and said, "Charlie CJ Jones, I've been looking for you." Charlie looked up, surprised, and Travis asked, "Will you go out with me?" Charlie hesitated, but Travis's charm and charisma won her over, and she agreed. As they left the salon, Travis took Charlie's hand, and she felt a spark of electricity. She had no idea what she was getting herself into, but she was excited to find out.