Onika's Apartment
Brooklyn, New York
3:23pm
"Babe hurry up!" Beyoncé called out from the bedroom.
"I'm almost done-"
"You've been saying that for the past hour! My stomach is touching my back b."
"Girl you're not starving!" I laughed while putting on my gold earrings. "Baby can you grab my coat out of the closet for me?"
This Thanksgiving didn't hype my spirit in any sort and was not full of charisma. My children and I were accustomed to not celebrating holidays especially since it brought anything but good memories.
In such a short notice our tedious plans were switched to spending the evening with Bey's family and her demented, arrogant friends.
"Bae did you hear-" I walked out of the bathroom and slowed my pace down.
Big and small tales were slouching on the storage bench playing video games! They weren't dressed yet I'm the one being rushed!?
"Babe!" I whined. "You're suppose to be dress and where is my coat?"
"Gimme a sec mamas."
I leaned on the archway, folding my arms over my chest and glowered at them. Khalil didn't have his shirt nor shoes on tailing behind her.
"Beyoncé." I said sternly.
"Ooh in your face kid!" She cheered.
"That ain't nothing!" Khalil smacked his lips and stood up right along with her.
"Beyoncé!" I raised my voice loud enough for her to glance and wave at me.
I frowned and marched toward the television set snatching all of the cords out. Both of them groan and sucked their teeth.
"Aw come on Mama, we're almost-"
I glared at him and he quickly threw his hands up bolting out of the room. Bey let out a soft chuckle grabbing her blazer.
"Make sure your sister is dressed too!"
I redirected my attention on her who was lounging around the bedroom putting on her chains. A low chuckle pushed out of my lips.
"What's funny?"
"Take a look in the mirror."
Her eyes wandered around the room before sliding me a curious glance. She pointed at herself with an brow raised.
"Yes You!" I said in a dull tone. "Beyoncé you rush me to put on my clothes YET you're not even fully clothed yourself."
"Wow." She deadpanned. "I'm not the one that's been stuck in the bathroom for hours upon hours girl so relax."
I squinted my eyes at her before storming inside the walk-in closet to retrieve THE coat. It blended well with my floral dress.
"Shit." I mumbled, reaching for the coat that hung
on the top shelf.
Suddenly,
I felt her warmth pressing against my back as she reached above me to grab my coat. Her hand held my waist till she darted away.
"I could've been dress if you haven't-"
I turned around and noticed her eyes roaming my body before resting them on mine. She bit down on her bottom-lip.
"You look good baby."
I blushed lowering my face. "Thank you."
When I lifted up my head her eyes were still on me placing her arm on the wall. She licked her lips and my breath hitched.
"What is it?" I asked nervously, rubbing my shoulders, avoiding her gaze.
"Come here." She replied softly.
Beyoncé stalked toward me and pulled me into a slow and passionate kiss. Her hands rested below my ear as her tongue collided with mine.
Spark flew in every direction. We pulled apart and cracked a smile. No words were spoken but a story worthy of us was told.
A loud thud broke us out of our lust trance follow by laughter. Dem kids! She read my expression and went to check on them.
"They're going to be the death of me." I muttered walking out of the closet.
My phone began to rang and I glanced over at the
nightstand rolling my eyes. No caller I.D. I reluctantly seized the phone and accepted the call.
"Hello?"
"It took you long enough to answer babygirl."
"Don't call me that."
"Hm." He lowly chuckled. "How long do you think you can keep this up Nicki?"
"Excuse me?! Robert we're over and there's nothing going to change that." I growled settling on the bed.
Rihmeek let out a mirthless laugh.
"You always been the one to use words rather than action jawn ... I want to see my kid."
Robert and I relationship was beyond death-defying therefore the idea of him being around Mya scared me. He was unstable. Maybe in due time he'll show progress but its a "no" for now.
"I don't think that's a good idea yet." I sighed.
"To hell with that!" He raged. "That's your fucking problem Onika!? Everything doesn't revolve around your ungrateful conniving ass! She's my daughter too whore!"
"Wow! I see nothing has change with you and let's not act obvious to all of the chaotic shit you put me and my kids through! You are quite insane and will not see Mya until-"
The call ended.
I let out silent scream to escape my mouth as my mind travelled down memory lane. This man was no good and had the audacity- a soft knock at the door brought me out of thoughts.
"You're all set babe?" She inquired.
I diverted my eyes over at the bedroom door and spotted Bey fixing her messy bun. She sported a nice pantsuit that blended well with my dress.
It was fitted, showing off her curves that she tried to hide ever so often. Small diamond necklaces draped around her neck and freshly, McQueens covered her feet.
"Yes ma'am." I smiled meeting her at the door and intertwining our hands.
She kisses my forehead and led us out of the home not without making sure I had everything. Please protect us lord.
-•
🎶Let's get it crunk, we gon' have fun🎶
Up on up in this dancerie🎶
We got ya open, now ya floatin'🎶
So you gots to dance for me🎶
We arrived at the gathering later that evening and witnessed big crowds was scattering across the yard either drinking or dancing and stoned out.
🎶Come on everybody get on up
'Cause you know we gots to get it crunk🎶
Mary J. is in the spot tonight🎶
As I'mma make it feel alright (Make it feel alright)🎶
Some kids were swimming in the pool whereas the rest of them ran around the big yard. I stayed close to Bey holding her hand tightly.
"Relax mamas." She chuckled as we stalked up the doorsteps. "My people don't bite."
"I would hope so."
Mya snuggled more into the nape of Bey's neck trying to hide her face. The loud music had my baby shooketh. She draped an arm around her and use her free-hand to open the door.
Let loose and set your body free🎶
🎶Leave your situations at the door🎶
So when you step inside jump on the floor🎶
🎶Let's get it crunk, we gon' have fun, Up on up in this dancerie🎶
More guest began to crowd up the spacious living room and three older women bombarded her with pinches and hugs.
"Look what the cat dragged in."
"Well it's about time! You even put on some pounds looking wholesome girl." Jax laughed along with a couple cousins.
"Yes in My pockets." Beyoncé replied, shaking her head. "How's the job search coming?"
Her aunts belted in laughter while Jax smacked his lips and gulped down a glass of gen. The loud laughters soon came to a stop.
Beyoncé cleared her throat and hugged me tightly introducing us to her Aunts and Uncles. Everyone were greatly surprised that Beyoncé FINALLY had brought somone home! Nevertheless they showed mad love showering us with hugs.
"Happy Thanksgiving!"
"Happy Thanksgiving!" I replied sheepishly.
"So you're THE infamous Onika?"
I glanced to my right and noticed a Janet Jackson wannabe sizing me up. I briefly waved at her, faking a smile.
"Yes ma'am but everyone calls me Nicki."
"Well Onika," She sassed while pursing her lips. "I heard many things about you."
"Good things I would hope?"
I furrowed my eyebrows and folded my arms over my chest. Bey gently ran her hand across my spine, trying to cool me down.
"Hmph. You've been running–"
"Oh Edna hush chile!" Aunt Maxie gibed, waving at her in a dismissive manner.
"Yea because there's many things to worry about like your William and his four kids?"
Edna scolded at them before storming off to the nearby bar. Aunt Maxie and Linda chortled, shaking their heads.
Confusion dawned on me! I didn't know this lady from a can of pain yet she had me "figured" out and that lowball had me vexed.
"What the hell is she talking about?" I mouthed to
Beyoncé.
She shrugged her shoulders and whispered in my ear, "Don't sweat it babe."
"Darling, don't mind that alcoholic hussie, she had way too many drinks!" Maxie blabbered.
"Ooh they're so cute!" Lynda complimented.
"Thank you!" I grinned, rubbing Khalil's head and cheesing at ladybug.
He politely waved while his eyes remained fixed on the jumper in the backyard. Lynda followed Khalil's gaze and extended her hand.
"You want to join them?"
He peered up at me, waiting for answer and I gave a slight nod. Lynda tried to convinced Mya to join them but she wasn't having it.
"Okay I'll leave you two alone."
Mya smiled widely, showing off her missing tooth, and snuggled in the crook of Bey's neck. These two were quite inseparable.
Lynda took Khalil outdoors whereas Bey guided us throughout the house, allowing us to meet the rest of her relatives.
Mrs. Knowles was pulling out premium pans from the oven when we made it to the kitchen. I cracked a smile, taking in the sight of the large room and massive dishes that sat on the counters.
Various pans contained ham, macaroni & cheese, collard greens, stuffing, turkey, mashed potatoes, fried chicken and much more.
"What's up Ma."
She slouched down on a chair near the island and sat Mya on the one next to her. I stood behind them, rubbing her shoulders.
"Hey baby."
Bey attempted to steal a slice of ham but couldn't move quick enough. Tina turned on her heels and pointed a knife at her child.
"Giselle! Don't you even try it." She warned.
"Come on Ma you gone let your own daughter starve like that g?" Bey chortled, placing her hand over her heart, pretending to be hurt.
"Drink some water."
She smacked her lips, shrugging her shoulder and tapping the table. Tina and I bursted out laughing at her little tantrum.
"Hey little one!" She cooed.
Mya timidly waved at her. Tina smiled, nearing us and embraced me warmly. "Its so good to see you here sweetie!"
"Hey!"
"You look beautiful!" She complimented. "Oh my- this dress truly suits you well."
"Mm-hm! I told her .. the same .. thing."
Tina and I jerked our heads toward that smacking sound and caught Bey stuffing her face with a big piece of chicken wing.
"Beyoncé Giselle Knowles!" Tina scowled, charging at her troublesome child. "I ought to stick my foot up your tail-"
Bey quickly dodged her slap and ran straight out the back-door with a chicken bone in hand. Mya and I laughed at them.
"I'm going to whoop your ass!"
"I love you too Ma." Bey called out.
"That damn child!" She cursed, stalking inside the kitchen to check on her yams. "She really can drive someone up the wall."
"Tell me bout it." I murmured.
"How are things?"
I cleared my throat. "Good."
Tina eyed me for a brief moment before turning one's head and chuckling. "I haven't seen Deacon Robert in church lately .. everything okay?"
"He's fine." I forced a smile.
Father and I weren't on good terms once he heard about my fond relationship. He no longer stopped by and kept his calls minimal.
"How are things with y'all two? Is bee still titling the apple cart?"
"We're good." I lightly chuckled.
"Mm-hm. I know she can be a handful so I will not
uplift her into something she's not. That big rascal resembles her father. So stubborn."
I nodded my head in agreement and laughed right along with her. Tina cut Mya a slice of pound cake before taking a seat across from me.
"That girl is truly her father's child despite the big resentment she has toward him .. I'm very fond of you Onika and not just ..because you're dating my daughter either. You have a good head above you shoulders and is a great mother.
These females around here always got their hand and legs out ready to be lit up like fireworks on the fourth of july.
I always wanted bee to find someone thats stable and will love her unconditionally cause she .. was not shown that often. That peace.
I know it might be hard to believe me but behind that wall she puts up, there's still a girl retaining a big heart that's worth gold. I also KNOW she LOVES you and if there's ever a time where you doubting that then I would advise you come and talk to me before throwing the towel in."
"I can't promise a perfect relationship but as long as we're trying then I'm staying." I replied.
"That's all I can wish for!" Tina chirped pulling me in a tight hug. "Now come and help me set up the table Baby."
This particular talk clouded my misjudgment and left me wandering. Relationships nowaday were hard to manage especially without boundaries or trust or even comprehension. Bey and I were cool but I just hope I'm not in the blindside. I wanted to know the ins and outs about her.
-•
"Queen" Knowles.
7:13pm
I stood underneath the patio covers, with a cup of cognac in hand, watching children and grown-ass teens run around.
Thanksgiving dinner moved fastly since everyone really came for one thing. To eat. We shared a few laughs before some parted ways whereas the rest of us lollygagged around the house.
"Ay! give lil mans some space." I called out as kids tried to rush Khalil before the ball was hiked.
Soon as the football was snapped Khalil sprinted down right field. Nugget threw deep and my boy caught it with one-hand.
"Touchdown baby!" I exclaimed.
Khalil dusted himself off and looked over at me waving his hands in the air. I nodded my head and sipped some more.
"Hey Bee."
I glanced up and Staci appeared in my front-view lust glittering in her eyes. She crossed her hands under her breast to show them off.
"What's up Staci?"
"You."
My eyebrow rose as I shook my head and chuckle at her."Gone ahead with that man."
"I'm serious!" Staci pouted.
She neared me and placed her hand on my buckle trying to loosen it. I quickly pried her hands away and stepped back.
"Watch out."
"Oh so that bitch got you stuck up?!"
"Watch your mouth!" I shot while running a hand through my hair. "I'm not stunning no girl except mine so get the fuck out my face."
"Fuck you b!" She scoffed storming off the porch bumping into Dave.
He opened his mouth to speak but side against it after seeing my face. Dave cheese extra hard and stalked to me.
"Dick em down Bey!" He laughed, dapping me up and drunk his tequila bottle.
"It ain't nun like that." I replied truthfully. "What's
with ya bright ass doing here?"
"Business. Walk with me." He said leading a path to another patio. "Dem southern cats reached out to yet? How strong is their connect?"
"Vigorous. They run a cartel near the borderline on Texas and got operations in some Western states like Oregon. Utah too."
"Shawn's cousin got a connect in the middle-east so you know it gotta be legit-"
I chuckled dismissively. "So he sent you way out here to recruit me huh?"
"Maybe. Its a pretty decent idea and more money to be made and-"
"More heat on our asses."
I came to a full stop and turned to him. "I'm all for expansion but in a timely-fashioned. We got large shoes to fufill than to be fed to wolves. Maybe we can finally open that sushi restaurant we've talke about but I refuse to thrown behind bars or inside a bodybag especially over greed."
"I hear you moe." He gave a curt nod.
-•
Onika Maraj.
"Okay! Okay! What is something that can not go without thirst?"
"Men!" We laughed sipping on wine.
Beyoncé's cousins, Lauren and Cassie, invited me to chill with them and others outdoors while Mya stayed inside with their girls.
I came off standoffish at first but loosen up after a couple of margaritas. Our conversations flowed so well which was unexpected.
"Right on!"
My eyes wandered across the room and somehow
found hers. She simpered, winking at me, while my eyes roamed her body. I bit my lip.
"Mm mm she gets finer by the minute."
"Y'all betta simmer that's still my cousin." Lauren pointed out.
"Girl hush up!" One of her friends waved, staring over at the people near the pool. "You know bee is finee .. I would love to rush that."
"She still lives in those brown apartments over on Olive and 104th street?"
"Nah she stay somewhere in the hills now." Cassie chimed in picking at her nails.
My brows snapped together as I straightened up in my seat. Rage flashed through me as they flap their gums about her.
"Ooh! A fine ass specimen with a big coin is what I've been feening for .."
"Do she got a girlfriend?" Hazel inquired.
"Hm. Yes!" I snapped.
Everyone turned to me and some of the girls fell out laughing. "Staci girl I was crushing on this girl woman .. She fine anyway!"
"You need to watch her ass somebody might steal her." Staci commented.
I screwed my face and fixed my mouth to say some until Lauren pulled me aside. She begged for me to grab another bottle of wine but I wanted so badly to knock that smirk off Staci face.
"Come on Nicki!" She exclaimed looping our arms together ambling to the 'juice' table.
"What's her deal?" I questioned.
"Who Staci? Girl don't even worry about her okay, she just mad because-"
I felt strong arms surrounding me as Lauren and I drifted apart. I tensed up but quickly melted in her arms after taking her scent.
"Hey bee."
"What's up Lauren, mind if I take her off your arm for a bit?" She said snuggling her face in the nape of my neck.
"Do you cousin." She smirked walking away.
Beyoncé spun me around to face her and grabbed my leading me to the dance floor. I giggled while she busted out in a quick two-step.
🎶Snap in the name of love, snap in the name of
love (snap my fingers)🎶
🎶Clap in the name of love, clap in the name of love (clap my hands, yeah)🎶
"Is that your way of asking me to dance?"
🎶Step in the name of love, step in the name of love (step from side to side)🎶
🎶Groove in the name of love, groove in the name of love (groove and it's alright)🎶
She bobbed her head slowly, circling around until settling behind me. We dance closely, swaying our hips at sound of the beat.
🎶Step step side to side (uh)🎶
Round and round, dip it now (what?)🎶
🎶Separate, bring it back (c'mon)
🎶Let me see you do the
🎶Love slide (take it to the bridge)🎶
A moment or so went by and I felt her lean down, kissing my earlobe. She wrapped both of her arms around my waist yet again.
I felt safe here.
"You're enjoying yourself baby?"
I twirled in her arms nodding and pecking her lips a few times. She gave a lopsided grin and slapped my butt. Hard.
"Why did you do that?" I whine punching her arm.
"I couldn't resist with all that back there."
I playfully rolled my eyes and continued dancing to old school jams before someone beckoned her over near the patio.
Beyoncé sucked her teeth, waving them off until she spotted a baldheaded man in the huge crowd I saw her smile slipped.
"Everything okay baby?"
"Yeah .. be right back." She said, marching her way over to him, and an familiar crew.
I watched her from afar while she conversed with men. Bey's demeanor was quite disdainful yet she still plastered on a smile.
I then made my way to her car to grab my phone in order to keep me occupied. Lauren was cool but those girls- irked me.
I dug in my purse for the car keys but was snatched and slammed against her car. Meek stood in front of me, fueled with rage.
He squeezed my arm shooting me death glares as terror overtook my face. My eyes swam with tear as I tried to break free.
“Robert-”
“So this what the fuck you on?!” He roared.
“Y-You are hurting me.”
“Hurting you? Like you did me all those years?!” Robert went on. “Abandoning your family just to love on sum dyke bitch!?"
"We're not together! I-I don't owe you not a damn thing and we b-both know that!" I whimpered and loosen his grip.
"Oh Yeah?" He lowly chuckled wrapping his hands around my neck and pressed up against me. "If ya think that you can dash me away like a fucking taxi then you got another thing coming! Hm?! I Should break your fucking neck girl!"
Small ragged gasps were escaping my throat as I clawed my fingers at his hands. Rob tightened his grip and was too strong to wiggel out of.
My mind grew hazy.
In a split-second, Bey crawled out of the woodwork and pushes him away from me. She glared at him full of rage.
"Ay what the fuck you on my nigga?!"
"Aye! This ain't nothing to do with-"
She decked him in his jaw and the two engaged in a huge scuffle. Her strikes were precisely thrown and without any remorse.
"Come on stop it!" I screeched.
Robert swung loosely missing more than enough punches and Bey rushed in, striking him twice in the nose.
Blood splattered all over the ground.
She swung once again but missed and was rushed to the ground. He got ontop of her delivering four blows to her face.
People ran outside cursing and shouting while the two tussle all over the floor. Bey manged to turn the tables around and resumed punching him all in the face and neck.
Rihmeek tried to regain control but it was no use this time coming. Beyoncé wasn't letting up at all and kept delivering hard blows.
"Pussie! Talk that shit again! Huh?"
I was trying to intervene but one of her homeboys held me back. Some stood there dumbfounded as other cheered her on.
Her punches were so brutal that Meek was nearly
knocked unconscious. He attempted to move but that girl overpowered him.
"Stop this! She's going to kill him!" Lauren shouted.
"Come on Bee-"
Soon a group of men pushed through the crowd and pulled her off him. That baldheaded brother from earlier stood in the center.
"Alright! Everybody settle down."
"Hell nah! Ay run me my keys!" She barked at me and I quickly shook my head.
I was aware of what she had hidden inside the car and didn't want things to get any worse. Yet Queen wasn't tryna hear that. She ran up to Dave asking for his gun but he declined.
"Calm down QB!"
"Nigga gimme the fucking gun!"
Dave sighed and hesitantly passed his gun to her with pleading eyes. Beyoncé quickly snapped the gun back and turned around.
Some of the men had helped Robert on his feet but he was still wasn't in no shape to compete. That still did not faze her. She wanted him dead.
"Ay calm down youngblood." Suge stood in front of her. "You really about to put him out over some bitch son?"
"Beyoncé baby .. put the gun down." Tina begged.
"I don't give of fuck!" She fumed. "I'll lay any dog down over mines g. Now watch out unless ya ass want to get popped too."
Suge lightly chuckled. "I'm going to ignore that lil
comment but check this out .. "
He leaned in and whispered something into her ear that made her lower the gun. I let out a sigh of relief.
Thank you Lord!
Though I despised Rihmeek, he was still the father of my child and didn't want him dead. His sweater was torned and blood-soaked. There were atleast three knots on his forehead. Yet this man still had a smirk plastered on his face.
Tina tried consoling her while everyone retreated to the yard. Beyoncé shot me a frosty look before conversing with her Mom.
I narrowed my eyes poundering while they talked up a storm. We got beef? Straightaway, Tina went to her house not without waving at me.
"It was nice seeing you Nicki!" She hollered.
"Likewise." I politely waved.
I reached for Bey's hand as she walked passed me without uttering a word. She jerked away and kept it pushing.
"Baby?"
"I'm going to get the kids." She said harshly.
What the hell just happened?
-•-
Fight!Fight! It's a whole lotta rumbling 👊🏽👊🏼 in this motherfucker 😤😭🤦🏾♀️ Thanksgiving was a complete showdown! How y'all feel about the Ted Talk with our favorite "Mother In-Law"? Any theories or think pieces on Beyoncé's childhood? Did Rihmeek know Nicki was going to be there? or coincidence? Do y'all think the fight was necessary? Will this huge incident change Bey's and Nicki's relationship?🤔Cause more problems? What y'all think Suge told Bey?🤔 On the bright side 🌞, the loverbirds are still going strong #blacklove ❤ Y'all know Bey-Bey don't play about her baby 🙄 .. Unfortunately, more bombs to drop so 🤣🤣 #StayTuned.
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