Bey POV
Ever since I made the Instagram post for the most part people were truly supportive. Mostly saying they just wanted to see me happy. I honestly wasn't completely stopping everything but Im definitely moving at my own pace. A hiatus to grow, experiment and learn more about life. Everything in my life since high school was completely in full speed. From college, to business, to love, motherhood, marriage and stardom. My body went through tons of changes after giving birth and I didn't even get to fully appreciate my new curves, attitude and insight on life. I never gave myself a chance to breathe. And I was finally ready to explore this life. I was back to pulling loans for businesses here and there but for the most part, I was supporting Nicki. I volunteered at the center to speak to the young girls and helped her whenever she needed assistance. I saw her happiness slowly come back and I was happy. Being with blue 24/7 now is great too. Just seeing the mannerisms she does is so me as a child. But she's learning very fast that she will get popped if she doesn't act correctly.
I was finishing up cooking dinner when Nicki came in the house and walked in the kitchen.
" hey baby" she said.
"Hey How was work?"
"Work was okay. I missed y'all in the office with me today. The kids love Blue too."
"Monday I'll come in with you. I was thinking this weekend we can have a date night. Mom can take Blue."
"Just us?"
"Just us. No double dates or anything."
"Okay. What you cooking cause it smells so good?"
"Honey glazed salmon, rice & asapagus."
"Mmm Okay. Do I have time to shower?"
"It'll be done in like 15 so you should be good."
She nodded giving me a kiss before going upstairs.
"Mommyyy" Blue yelled from the movie room.
"Yes" I said walking in.
"I hungry." She said rubbing her eyes.
"Mommy made you chicken nuggets and fries for tonight Okay?"
She just nodded her head.
"Come here you're tired huh?"I asked picking her up.
"Yes" she whispered laying on my shoulder.
"It's okay. You'll eat and then I'll give you a bath."
"Otay."
Walking back to the kitchen placing her in her chair and plating the food. 2 minutes later Nicki came down.
"Hi baby" she said kissing Blues forehead.
"Hi mama".
"She's tired. We played a lot today."
"Awww you have funny with mommy?"
"Yes".
We said grace and began eating.
"So someone turns 3 soon. Something simple?"
"Yes Like here and backyard simple" Nicki said.
"I'm cool with that."
We talked about various things and then she cleaned up as I got Blue ready for bed. Bath time was quick cause babygirl was really tired. Placing her under her covers she mumbled "read please". I grabbed a book as Nicki joined us. Half way through she was knocked out. I showered and met Nicki in bed.
I sighed in relaxation.
"You tired?" She asked.
"A little bit but I can talk if you want."
"How are you feeling Bey?"
"I'm good. I really love this. You coming home, family dinner, bedtime stories then bed. I know my hiatus will probably last a year then I'll start working on some things lowkey."
"That's fine. I want to have a child. Just want to make sure we're in agreement."
"That's fine baby. I want another one too. Blue getting big now."
"Yeah. I just want to experience it before I get older."
"Yeah that's completely fine baby. You're gonna be so damn cute pregnant. I can't wait."
She smiled.
"Any time period?"
"Whenever you're ready Nika."
"Okay."
I kissed her lips then forehead and held her. Before you know it we both went to sleep.
Nicki POV
It's been a few months since Bey and I had the talk about having another baby. And since we agreed whenever I'm ready, I want to surprise her. Blue turned 3 a few weeks ago so I feel the time is right.
I pulled up to Shawn's gate putting the code in.
"Hey sis" he said opening the door.
"Hey".
We went to sit in the living room.
"Everything good? You said it was urgent."
"Yeah Everything is great. Bey and I are doing well. I spoke with her some months ago about having a baby and she said whenever I was ready she was. I want to surprise her hopefully for Valentine's Day since we haven't done much due to touring and stuff. So I wondering if you'd help again."
"Uh Yeah I got you Nic. Y'all forsure ready?"
"Yeah. Especially with the way my job is set now, I'll work from home most of the time. So I can relax this whole pregnancy."
"iight. When you setting up an appointment?"
"Monday morning I set one up just in case. Cause she's always booked."
"Okay cool."
We chatted til Rih came back with a sleeping Majesty.
"Hey y'all" she said.
"Hey sis".
"What y'all doing?"
"Nothing I just came over to ask Shawn if he'd do me a favor with doing a procedure."
"Ohhhh you ready for baby number 2?"
"Yeah we both are. But Bey doesn't know I'm doing it now. She said she was cool whenever I was ready so I wanna surprise her."
"Y'all sicknin with surprises I can never just say anything and be happy."
"Well if all goes well I want to be able to tell her on Valentine's Day."
"Y'all cute" She said laughing.
"Well alright imma leave out so I can cook dinner tonight for the fam".
"Bye Nic."
Driving home Bey called me. I connected my Bluetooth.
"Hello?"
"Hey where are you?"
"Stopped by Shawn's for a second but I'm driving home now. Why what's up?"
"Nothing major. Blue just wants to play in the yard but I was gonna start cooking dinner."
"Don't worry. I'll cook tonight. Anything in particular that you want?"
"Umm it doesn't matter."
"Okay well do we have steak? Cause I'll just cook on the grill while y'all play."
"Yeah we do. And that's fine."
"Okay I'll be home in like 10 minutes I'm just up the road."
"Alright. Love you"
"Love you too".
Just as estimated 10 minutes later I was punching in our security code.
Walking around the house to the back I stayed quiet watching Blue tackle Bey.
"So you tackling mommy now?" I said.
She quickly turned around and started running my way.
"Mamaaaa" She said smashing into my legs.
"Hey baby girl" I said picking her up and kicking my heels off to walk to Bey.
"Hey baby" I said kissing her lips.
"Hey".
"How was your day with mommy?"
"Good! We played all day and painted!"
"Wowwwww! Sounds like fun!"
"Mhmmm" She said smiling and nodding.
"How was work" Bey asked.
"Chill. Tutoring and then sports after. I got two more tutors because our kids increased."
"Nice. It's not too crowded?"
"Nah we have plenty of space. I might get more tables though to put in the two empty rooms we usually use as quick storage."
"Oh that would work."
"Yep. But lemme just change real quick and I'll start dinner."
"Okay I already put it in the marinade"
"Thank you."
I put Blue down and she went back to playing as I put on some throw around clothes, fired up the grill and watched them play. When food was done, I grabbed the bowl of salad and brought it out to the deck with plates. I made Blues plate then ours and we dug in. Today was the weekend so we decided to have movie night in our room with Blue. I can't lie, ever since everything went back to our normal schedule, Blue has been so happy. Midway through the movie Blue was knocked out right with Bey I just laughed turning the movie off.
Three weeks later***
Today is Valentine's Day and I'm super nervous about telling Bey about the baby. Yes I am pregnant, and she is ready but I just hope she likes the surprise. I specifically told Bey I wanted zero pampering this year like she usually does. I wanted Valentine's Day to be about her since she's been working so hard those last months. Ever since she has been on break, I've made it a duty to cater to her when I could. And she's been spoiling me endlessly as well. But today was her day. I just finished dropping off Blue with Mama Tina and Richard who are watching all three children tonight. They have no idea what they've gotten themselves into but I'll let them find out on their own. I sent Bey a text telling her to be ready by the time I get back. I was being to get nervous as I was minutes away. I wanted everything to work as I planned and run smoothly. The last Valentine's Day we spent with Bey pregnant and sick and before that we had been here on a vacation and decided to spend it on the beach. I knew how much Bey loved that scenery but I wanted to switch it up just a little bit. I pulled up punching our security code in and walked in the house.
"Babe you ready?"
"Yesss just grabbing my clutch!"
I stood downstairs waiting.
"Hey baby" I heard as I heard heels click on the steps. I looked up and air was caught in my throat.
"Onika" She said waving her hands in my face.
"Uh- my bad. You look so damn good baby."
She smirked.
"Thank you. Take a picture for me please?"
"Sure."
Once I snapped it, I stared more because she was giving the sexiest look in the photo that almost had me cancel all plans.
"Lemme see" she said as I handed her her phone.
"Damn I look sexy" she said.
"Okay ms conceited."
She giggled.
"I'm just saying. Blue made my body sexy as hell. I'm glad it's yours though" she said winking.
"Giselle quit before I cancel everything and fuck You all damn night."
"As good as that sounds. I wanna eat and go out first then you can have dessert."
"Mhmm" I said pulling out the driveway.
"Sooooo where we going?"
"Four years baby. Four years and you STILL don't realize I am not telling you the surprises." I said chuckling.
"Nikaaaa but I don't like waiting."
"Well that's too bad huh?"
She sucked her teeth playfully.
"Enjoy the ride. I promise it'll be worth it."
"Okay Fine." She mumbled.
The drive was a short one as we pulled up to this restaurant.
"Shit Nika We didn't bring Julius."
"Don't you worry. I got the restaurant to close down. And Julius is meeting us here. He'll be outside though."
"You really got everything taken care of huh"
"Yes. Now trust me."
"I do. I'm ready."
We walked inside and immediately was taken to a table. Wine was brought as we waited on our prepared meals.
"So how does it feel? Four years we've known each other." I asked.
"A rollercoaster. But you know I absolutely love rides so this is one I never want to get off of".
I smiled.
"You know Bey. I never told you why I began to ignore you when after our first kiss and stuff. I knew that you liked me and that I liked you and I was so nervous. I left outta town and visited Candi and Thembi. I told them my problem and they laughed at me. Told me that they never knew me to be someone scared to approach a woman. Said I must've been in love since I was nervous. I begged Shawn not to tell you where I was but I had a talk with him as well over the phone and I told him I was scared because it was more than a like. I not only knew I loved you but I was IN love you and I knew you were the one. Shawn told me to get my ass back in town because you were sulking around and stopping your life worried about me. I was never that you didn't see us as a serious couple. But when I came back and went straight to your house, you proved me wrong that day. I was scared to have the balls meanwhile you were at the door confessing your feelings for me. I knew you were the one I was going to marry and start a family with. And I'm glad you stepped up, cause I was stuck."
"I figured once we started talking again. You always gave me extra attention. I'm glad it happened the way it did because I needed the courage to tell you how I felt. Seeing you at my door that night made me realize that never hearing or seeing you wasn't something I wanted so I was going to make sure you were aware of how I felt." She said.
I grabbed her hands and rubbed them.
"I love you".
"I love you too baby" she said smiling.
For the rest of our dinner we ate and continues to stare at one another between conversation. It was like the puppy love, honeymoon stage again and I was getting butterflies just looking at her.
"Alright let's go to our next destination."
"Babeeeee" She wined.
"Trust me you're gonna love this. Butttt you're going to have to put this blind fold on. I promise we are three minutes away from the next destination."
"Okay".
I placed the blindfold one and got in the car to drive to the next location. Once we arrived I got out the car, as Julius pulled in next to us. No one was here again except us because I rented the spot out but still wanted to be safe.
I grabbed her sandals from the car and opened her door.
"Okay baby imma take your heels off and put your sandals on so you can be a little comfortable okay?"
"Yeah just hurry up I wanna see again" she sighed.
I chuckled, switching her shoes and mine.
I grabbed her hand leading her out the car and we began walking to the gate. Once were we inside the gate I smiled because she was definitely going to cry.
"Okay I'm gonna take the blindfold off but keep your eyes closed for one second"
She nodded.
I took the bandana off and wrapped my arms around her waist, and kissed her cheek.
"Baby can I open my eyes now?"
"Hold on. If you can answer this question. What did we do March 16th, 2015?"
"Our friendship date."
I smiled.
"Good and you enjoyed it right?"
"Yes. We had so much fun. Can i open my eyes now?"
I covered them with my hands.
"Welcome to March 16th, 2015 again" I said removing my hands from her face.
She gasped.
"How did you..."
"Well turns out my name rings a few bells as well. I wanted them to recreate the carnival that night from NY but here and enjoy the beach a bit too."
"I love you Tanya".
"I love you too Giselle" I said kissing her lips.
"Okay let's play some games and have fun." I said.
For the rest of the night we played everything, rode on rides and won some stuffed animals for Blue. Walking back to the car hand in hand, I was feeling my nerves again. I told Julius we were going back to the house and we left.
"Tonight was amazing baby." She said.
"Thank you but it's not over yet. I have one more surprise at the house for you."
"Baby no it's enough stuff".
"It's cool this gift you're going to love".
We pulled in and walked inside. I got her to the living room and grabbed the gift.
"Here you go. Then I promise I'm done for tonight surprises."
She looked at the box confused but opened it. And as soon as she did, tears fell down her face.
"Does this mean..."
I nodded biting my lip.
She placed the box to the side and got up, lifting me up and spinning.
"We're having another baby!!!" She yelled.
I laughed and cried.
"I love you I love you I love you I love you I love you" she kept saying as she put me back down kissing my face.
"I love you too Bey."
She got on her knees and kissed my stomach.
"Hi baby. I know you're only a few weeks old but I'm your mommy. Mama is carrying you and I can't wait to meet you. I don't care if you're a boy or girl. I just can't wait to meet you. I can't wait to tell your big sister either. We're gonna love you sooooo much!" She said crying which made me cry even harder.
I sat down and kept crying non stop.
"Baby are you okay" Bey asked getting worried.
"Yes. It's just the last time I made an announcement, I didn't get a happy response. I'm just happy you're happy."
She immediately remembered and pulled me into a tight hug.
"I keep telling you I'm nothing like her. Never will be. I'm so happy for you. For us. I can't wait to spoil you and see you get big like I did. And just see you experience this journey."
"Thank you."
"No need to thank me. You forgetting I'm your wife?" She said lifting her eyebrow.
I chuckled, wiping my tears.
"No. I just- I'm grateful."
"And so am I. I can't wait to tell our families."
"Can we wait to tell everyone? Only ones who know are Shawn and Rih."
"That's fine. I'll let you make the announcement whenever you're ready."
"Thank you."
She kissed my forehead and just held me for a while.
We laid back on the couch for a bit as she watched me scroll on IG.
I decided to make a post for her.
NikaMaraj_ Still pinching myself from what I feel is a dream. I'm married to this woman. Like how?! This was a Valentine's Day for the books. I know the Beyhive is going to love this pic she made me take. I mean look at her! I love this woman. She my rock, my prayer partner, my cheerleader, confidant, friend, lover and everything. She deserves the world and I'm working on giving it to her. I love you @beyonce ❤️
"Baby..."she whispered.
"Hmm?"
"You wouldn't let me do one thing for you this year and It feels weird."
"Well the nights not over." I whispered.
"Let go" She said anxious practically pulling me up the stairs.
For the rest of the night, Bey made sure to explore every single inch of my body and we made love for hours going into the morning. If there was one thing I wanted to never end, it was this relationship. I can't believe I got lucky with the woman of my dreams. This baby is going to be tough for me but with my family, I can't wait to step into motherhood from this standpoint.