April 12
"Ah, peace and quiet." Beyonce said laying back on the sofa. They were back home and Shawn took Alexis to the doctor because she wasn't feeling well since they boarded the plane last night.
"Beyonce! Where is your hot comb?" Michelle yelled from upstairs. Oh right, and they had a house guest now. While Michelle had people at her house fixing her roof, Beyonce and Shawn decided to invite her to stay with them since they hadn't seen her in a while.
"Girl I don't know." Beyonce said turning on her side. Michelle rolled her eyes and walked downstairs. She stood next to the sofa and drilled a hole through Beyonce's head. "Fine! I'll get up." Beyonce said groaning.
While they walked to the main bathroom, the door downstairs opened and Shawn came walking in while carrying Alexis. "You are almost as heavy as your mama." He said placing Alexis onto the couch. He took off her shoes and jacket and put a pillow under her head.
"Shawn? Is that you?" He turned towards the stairs as Beyonce came walking down. She saw Alexis and smiled. "Oops. I didn't know my baby was sleeping."
"Yeah, she wore herself out at the doctor's office." Shawn said as Beyonce wrapped her arms around him.
"How is that possible?"
"Kuz she threw up all over the place." He said with a smile. Beyonce instantly pulled back and looked down at Alexis. "She's fine now, she just has the stomach flu."
"Are you sure? I don't need them to tell me it's the stomach flu and then have her back in the hospital a month later saying they messed up."
"It's the flu." Shawn said reassuringly. Beyonce nodded and put her hand to Alexis's forehead. Normal temperature. So far it was looking good. "So what is there to eat? I am starving."
"You just ate before you left."
"Yeah well seeing her puke her guts out made me hungry." He said shaking his head as the memories came back. "That was awful, I felt like it was your pregnancy all over again."
"Yeah well I'm gonna make this pregnancy even worst if you don't shut up about my baby and me." Shawn rolled his eyes and sat on the other couch. Beyonce just stared at him. "Attitude?" He shook his head and looked around.
"Where's Michelle?"
"Frying her hair for some boy." She said walking into the kitchen. Shawn got up and went upstairs to the guest bathroom. Michelle was sitting on the sink slowly straightening her hair.
"And who are you getting all dressed up for?" He asked leaning against the doorway.
"None of your business."
"Fine, but don't think of bringing him over here after your little date. We don't like common folks in this house." He warned her. She nodded and he reached back into his pocket, taking out his wallet. "If something does happen, which it shouldn't, but if it does, make sure you are safe." He opened his wallet and handed her a condom.
"Are you kidding me?" She asked laughing.
"Well I don't need it, I'm married."
"And? Just kuz you're married doesn't mean you should stop using protection."
"You're right, but it does mean sex is virtually impossible to come by these days." He walked away as Michelle erupted into laughter.
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"Mommy, my tummy hurts." Alexis said groaning in pain. Beyonce reached over and lifted her onto her and Shawn's bed. "I don't feel good." Alexis said in a whimper. Beyonce knew the tears were going to start soon.
"Don't worry; mommy will take care of you until you're better." She said placing the cover over their bodies. Alexis snuggled into her as Shawn came walking out of the bathroom. He looked at the bed and smiled. "What are you waiting for? An invitation?" Beyonce asked.
"Nah, I'm gonna skip this little get together and head downstairs to the guest room." He walked over to the bed and gave each of them a kiss. "Goodnight." He ran his fingers through Alexis's curls and walked away smiling.
"You feeling any better?" Beyonce asked looking down at Alexis. She shook her head no. "How about mommy sings to you, will that make you feel better?"
"I don't know." She said in a weak voice. Beyonce smiled and wrapped her arms around Alexis.
I believe the children are our are future
Teach them well and let them lead the way
Show them all the beauty they possess inside
Give them a sense of pride to make it easier
Let the children's laughter remind us how we used to be
Everybody searching for a hero
People need someone to look up to
I never found anyone to fulfill my needs
A lonely place to be
So I learned to depend on me
I decided long ago, never to walk in anyone's shadows
If I fail, if I succeed
At least I live as I believe
No matter what they take from me
They can't take away my dignity
Because the greatest love of all
Is happening to me
I found the greatest love of all
Inside of me
The greatest love of all
Is easy to achieve
Learning to love yourself
It is the greatest love of all
Beyonce looked down at Alexis and smiled. Knocked out already. That's how it always was. She couldn't stay awake through any song Beyonce would use to put her to sleep. "The world is not ready for you yet." She said with a smile, leaning down to kiss Alexis on her forehead.
Mother and daughter. Two forces to be reckoned with. How will the world treat them?
