What is Love? {COMPLETE}

《20》

~》Normani's POV《~

Its been a week and Lauren still hasn't spoken to me. At this point I don't know what's going on with our relationship

My mother is in town for the weekend and I'm relieved because today is Lauren's gallery premiere and I don't want to take Aryah out into the world just yet and especially not now

I saw the news the other day that Dinah is in custody for physical abuse and my mother's words were

'I'm glad you got out of that situation before it happened to you'

Lauren isn't the only one that doesn't know why I left her. My answer to my mothers question about Aryah is 'I got drunk'

I feel like Dinah was overworked and stressed which lead to her lashing it on that poor girl who I assume is her new sex slave

I just hope they are both okay...

"Where are you going?" Lauren asked when I walked into the bed room

I was already dressed but I left my purse in the room and on my way in I bumped into Lauren

"I'm coming to your premiere...you don't want me to be there?" I asked

"No. I mean of course I want you there" she answered and I nodded

"Just let me get my purse" I said and she nodded

As I walked pass her she smacked my ass making me gasp and turn to look at her to see her smirking

I playfully rolled my eyes before heading over to the bed and retrieved my purse. When I walked over to the door again she took me by surprise and pulled me into a kiss

"Mmm" I hummed at the feeling of her lips on mine again after a long week

"You look so good right now. I'm this close to saying fuck that premiere" Lauren husked against my lips

"Even opif you wanted to you know I'd talk you out of it" I joked but was serious and she knew that

"I know. Let's go I'm already late" she said and pecked my lips before pulling me with her into the hallway

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We made it to the gallery and Lauren immediately got pulled into an interview

I smiled at her success as I walked the halls looking at the pictures. As I did this picture caught my eyes

It was a huge picture of me smiling at the camera.

"I remember this day' I thought as a mile made its way to my face

She didn't tell me she was gonna use my photo or should I say photos because that wasn't the only one

The viewers kept glancing at me and I thought it was because of my fame but it was really because of the photos. I knew I was gorgeous but these photos make me look 10 times more beautiful

"Mani guess what?" Lauren beamed as she made her way over to me

Her smile making me smile without even hearing the news

"What?" I asked matching her energy

"Someone just bought all eight of the photos of you" she squealed

"Someone bought pictures of me? So I'm gonna be hanging on some strangers wall?" I asked

"Well...yeah but try to look at the bight side"

'What bright side!?' I thought

"Okay" I answered

"Ms. Jauregui? There are some interviewers who are requesting to see you" this older woman said as she grabbed our attention

Lauren flashed me an apologetic smile and I reassured her that it was fine. Soon I was standing in the hallway all by myself once again

I turned and went to look at the other pictures but I saw a familiar face which made me freeze in my spot

"It was you who bought all these pictures wasn't it?" I asked her as she approached me

"It's nice to see you again Normani" Dinah answered

"I take that as a yes" I scoffed

"I did. I don't like the fact that all these strangers are gawking at you" she answered and I shook my head at her

"Why are you here?" I asked and her answer didn't shock me one bit

"I'm here for you"

"You are supposed to be locked up according to the news" I said stating the obvious

"I'm got bailed out that and the contract. They couldn't do anything or hold me back any longer because she signed the contract" Dinah said and I let out a cold hearted chuckle

"So if I had signed that contract and that would've happened to me. You'd still get out of jail free and I'd be left in that awful predicament?" I asked folding my arms

"I would never hurt you or do anything to hurt you" she sighed

"Let's talk somewhere less crowded" she added but I shook my head

"Please. I've never...I've never done this. Found myself asking for a second chance but I'm willing to do that for you Normani. Please" she said as she held my hand

"Just have dinner with me. We can talk...it doesn't have to be tonight"

The feeling of her soft hand locked with mine brought back memories. Not bad ones, but the good ones which wasn't really much but it was something

"I can't. I'm-" before I could finish I was cut off by Lauren

"Hey baby" Lauren said and pecked my lips

I smiled shyly and looked back at Dinah who had a stone cold gaze

"Hey Dinah. Thank you for stopping by" Lauren said to the Polynesian who plastered on a fake smile

"Its my pleasure" she answered before sending a small smile my way and leaving

Lauren was once again pulled away from me and I decided to call it a night. I texted her that I was heading home and started my way to my car

I was searching my bag for my car keys when my bag was snatched from me

Before I could even react I saw a fist pass my eyes and punched the guy in the face. The guy groaned and dropped the bag before running off

I turned to look at the person who did it and saw Dinah holding out her hand that had my bag. I took the bag and she started rubbing her fist

"Thank you" I whispered as I avoided her gaze

"You don't have to thank me Normani. Are you alright? He didn't hurt you did he?" She annulled and I shook my head

"Good cause I'd have his ass 6 feet under in the next half an hour if he did"

"You'd do that for me?" I asked dumbfounded

"Will you go to dinner with me so we can talk?" She asked ignoring my question

It took me a while to answer but I did "Fine but not tonight. Maybe Wednesday? My schedule is full until Wednesday"

"Sure I'll wait" she answered before walking off

"Dinah" I called out and she stopped then turned to face me

"Good night" I added and she nodded

"Good night Normani"