Dream Girl | Omeeka

Chapter 32: She Needs Me

Part 2, Chapter 32
She Needs Me

Paris, France

(Days after firing her dancer because of his offensive sexual advance, the crew seemed to be back on track. They flew in his understudy overnight and continued on with the tour. German Police had discovered Brian on the side of the road and called Nick's team for questioning. Both parties refused to cooperate or press any charges, that was the only way to ensure privacy.

While everyone else was moving forward, emotionally Nicki was a ticking-time-bomb. She had been taking 3-6 Percocet's a day just to put her mind at ease. She faintly thought of Safaree and how none of that would've happened had they still been together and he accompanied her to every tour. The immature part of her had built up a slight resentment for Meek. He was out partying while she being sexually assaulted. The understanding and mature side knew that if he could've been there he would have and he also had dreams he needed to chase.

Nicki decided she would no longer be riding in the tour bus. She arrived in Paris during the wee hours in the morning hours before the rest of her crew on a private chartered flight. She would do 2 nights in Paris and couldn't wait to relax and unwind and be still. They arrive at the Mandarin Oriental, a luxury hotel, and the lobby is fairly empty. Nicki waits in the Maybach until her tour manager confirms check in. She's next to Sherika, not saying much when Manny comes to open her door)

Manny: "its all ready for you"

Nicki: "and you're sure iis not by an elevator?"

Manny: "I'm positive. it's the Best room they have available"

Nicki: "available? So what's NOT available?"

Manny: "only the penthouses, but you're just a floor down in an even nicer room"

Nicki: "what did we stay in last time Sherika?"

Sherika: (cutting in) "the one with the view of the Eiffel tower"

Nicki: "Ok.... Manny... does this one have a view?"

Manny: "yes Nicki"

(She takes a big sigh and grabs his hand to help her out of the car. The hotel host escorts them through a private VIP entry way with a secured private elevator that takes them directly to the floor of her suite. She's irritated about not getting her penthouse view and bitches at Manny the entire way. When the host swings open the front door all of Nicki's anxiety fades away. She slips off her pink Tory Burch flats allowing her feet to come in contact with the warm marble floors reminding her of a night she spent with Rahmeek. The space was light, airy and comforting. She needed that. Manny looked over to see her fighting back a smile)

Sherika: "oh this is beautiful! .... And look at all the pink"

Manny: "So, you like it Nicki? Is this okay?" (he follows behind her)

Nicki: "mmm, its alright..." (she says playfully)

Sherika: "she likes it"

(They walk out onto the huge wrap around Terrace. There are space heaters set up to warm the cold Paris night. She admires the city and garden view.)

Manny: "Its nice right?"

Nicki: "Yea, but where's my Eiffel Tower view like you promised?" (she teases him)

Manny: " its out there to the east, but I will personally carry you there myself if that makes you happy"

Nicki: "Don't test mi" (in her trini accent)