The car stopped a couple meters from her and Safaree ran to her asking if she was OK. The driver yelled at them both to get out the way but they paid no attention to him.
Jhené: Why'd you walk out?
He didn't respond.
Jhené: Safaree look you need to talk to her. She misses you and you can't tell me you don't miss her too. I miss you, I miss the man who sat and listened to all my problems who comforted me when I needed to be comforted
SB: Do you really or do you just want me back around to see what else you can steal?
He said in a low tone
Jhené: Is that how you feel? Like I stole Nicki from you?
SB: Look you are her are fine without me. You're married, you have a baby on the way. You don't need me.
She shook her head
Jhené: Do you always listen to what the media says?
SB: It may not always be facts but sometimes they are right.
Jhené: and sometimes they are very wrong. If you want to know all you have to ask her, talk to her.
SB: I have to go
He said before walking off.
Jhené: Safaree!
She called but he just kept walking.
-Inside the Store-
Tarah: Why did he leave?
She asked as she stood at the counter with her mom
Kela: He just had to go out for a lil bit hun
Tarah: But I want him to help me choose flavors
She whined.
SB: So what flavor are we getting?
He asked stooping down beside her. She turned and hugged him.
Tarah: Yay! You're back!
She giggled and poked his nose.
Tarah: Now since you made me wait i get three scoops. one strawberry cheesecake, one coconut and one cookie and cream and Oreo topping
She said with a huge smile
SB: You sure you can eat all that?
Tarah: uh huh!
As they sat at their table eating he looked at her and as if she felt his eyes on her she looked up at him but only for a few seconds before looking back at her ice cream and then responding to Tarah's question about getting a puppy.
Kela: Tarah I really don't think you're ready
She said and watched as her daughter began pouting
Tarah: But uncle Faree thinks I am
Kela: But I still have the final say
SB: What if...
Kela: Don't even..
She responded cutting him off. He shook his head and they sat finishing their ice cream both only responding to Tarah whenever she asked a question. The drive home was also only filled with Tarah's voice as she played in the back seat with her dolls. When they got home Tarah ran to the huge gift boxes that were sitting out in the yard.
SB: for How long do I get the silent treatment?
He asked but she still didn't respond to him. Instead she walked over to where her daughter was and asked her which gift she wanted first. The first gift she opened was a huge box that had inside a mini rack with bunch of new clothes and shoes. She gave him a huge hug and said thank you about 20 times. Her second gift was a new doll house she had been asking her mom for all year and she still had seven more huge boxes to go through. Her mom had gone inside for a bit and she was opening the last box. Her jaw dropped and she started crying
Tarah: But mommy said no
She replied as she look over the contents
SB: She said she'd think about it some more. Don't worry. I'll sort this out. You need to go check your room
Just then he heard her yelling his name
SB: or maybe you should wait here
Tarah: You in trouble?
SB: Maybe
He said as he head toward the door. When he got inside and towards the stair case he saw her at the top of the stairs standing with the white Maltese puppy in her hand
Kela: What is this? I said I would think about it I never agreed to her getting this puppy? You just go against what i said Safaree! You...!
She stopped and rolled her eyes at him.
SB: What? I'm not her father?
Kela: That's not what I was about to say
SB: Yes it was.
Kela: Saf..
SB: I don't wanna hear it honestly. You been upset with me ever since what happened at Lulu's and I really didn't think it was that bad until now. She's been showing you all year how responsible she is just to get that dog. She deserves it even if you don't think so and I'm not her father I know that but I've been in her life for the past five years and if any other man had been in my position and seen how hard she has worked they would have made the same decision.
He turned to walk out
Kela: Safaree...
SB: I'll come by tomorrow to pick him up. I'm sure I can find him a home.
He said and walked toward the door.
Kela: Safaree wait!!
He stopped.
Kela: I wasn't going to say that. It never even crossed my mind. It's just you spoil her so much how do I keep up with that when you leave?
SB: Where am I going Kela?! Why would you ever think that I would leave?
Kela: Because regardless of what you say and do Safaree I know you're still not over her! I got that confirmation when you walked out on us today after you saw Jhené. You Walked out!! You couldn't even handle being in the same building with her! God knows how I'll explain the day she asks about her father but that's one man too many already and I don't want to even think about having to explain why you did.
SB: Kela I'm NOT going anywhere!!
She looked away trying her best to hold back the tears
Kela: Go Talk to her
SB: Kela..
Kela: You need to.... And don't come back until you do.
-SATURDAY-
When Nicki woke up she heard the shower running, the clock on the wall said 9:17. She threw the covers back and head toward the bathroom. After dropping her robe she slid the shower doors open and stepped in, then put her arms around Jhené and closed her eyes.
Jhené: Good morning beautiful
Nicki: Good Morning baby
Jhené: feeling better?
Nicki: Much. but still not 100%. What time's my appointment?
Jhené: 12 *turns around and gives her a kiss* Did you sleep well.
Nicki: Always. As long as I'm beside you *smiles*
Jhené: *smiles* I love you *kisses her*
Nicki: What's for breakfast?
Jhené: You can't eat until after your appointment I figured we could find a nice restaurant or we could come back here and I cook. It's up to you
Nicki: I'm already starving so we could eat out
Jhené: OK. *kisses her forehead*
Nicki turned around and Jhené hugged her from behind, her hands meeting over her stomach
Jhené: What If there actually was a baby in there *Kisses her neck*
They both giggled.
Nicki: You want us to?
She asked turning around.
Jhené: only if you want to
Nicki smiled and kissed her.
Nicki: Let's finish talking about that later.
Jhené: *Smiles* OK
After seeing the doctor and doing her tests, they head out for lunch and then back home. She had to wait until Monday to get her test results. They were taking a bubble bath together when Safaree crossed her mind and she remembered she still hadn't told her about seeing him. She ran her hand through her hair
Jhené: Nika
Nicki: Hmm
Jhené: I have something to tell you
Nicki: What is it?
She asked, her back against her chest. Jhené kissed the top of her head
Jhené: I saw Safaree yesterday
She didn't respond
Jhené: When I went to Lulu's to get you the ice cream he was with a little girl and her mom.
Still no response.
Jhené: Nika??
Nicki completely ignored what she said, turned around and kissed her deeply.
Nicki: make love to me *kisses her* bedroom *kisses her* now
She gave her another long passionate kiss before getting out the tub getting a towel and walking towards the bedroom. Jhené followed her minutes after.
-SUNDAY-
1:18 pm and it was the sound of her phone ringing and vibrating on the night table that woke her. Eyes still closed she put the phone to her ear and in a sleepy voice answered
"Hello"
SB: Hey. Did I wake you?
She opened her eyes and looked at the phone before replacing it at her ear and again saying hello
SB: Nicki
Nicki: Safaree
SB: I'm sorry did I wake you? I could call back.
Nicki: No it's fine...
To be continue*********
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