Moments

Chapter 4: Patience

"Live life to the absolute fullness because in the snap of a finger, it could be gone." -Niia 2022

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Neveah's POV

  For the past hour, Jalen has been asking me so much questions to the point where I got a slight headache. At first it was sweet that he was worrying so much about me, but after a while his questioning got a little annoying.

  "YOO!" I shouted. "Shut up. I love you and is very appreciative of your concern, but please for the sake of my ears and my oncoming headache, respectfully shut the hell up damn it!"

  "My fault sis." Jalen surrendered. "I'm just extremely glad that you're okay, but let me leave you alone and go visit Keem in the next room."

  "You're right. Neveah get some rest babes. Viv and the girls send their love. Viv might pull up on you tomorrow so don't act surprised cuz I'm telling you now." Victoria comes over and gently hugs me and kisses my cheek. "Let me know if you want the shop open or not. I'll update the girls whenever you give me an answer."

  "I was thinking you and Vivian can be in charge of the shop for next couple days. Maybe even a week or so. However, I want to get back out to work as soon as possible." I reached up and hugged Nolan goodbye.

  "Goodnight knucklehead. Get some rest." He said giving me one last wave and winked at Victoria on his way out. Shorty's whole face was tinted red. "I'll be outside Vic."

  I waited till the door was fully closed and looked at Victoria with a 'bitch what the fuck was that' face.

  "Don't even give me that look Veah. Nothing is going on between us-"

  "-yet. Nothing is going on with y'all yet. Y'all would be a cute ass couple. Awww." I teased.

  "Omg! Lower your voice!" Victoria was blushing like no tomorrow. I laughed until she hit me and I snorted.

  "Ow hoe! Get your she-hulk hands away from me, knowing damn well I bruise easily!" I rubbed the sore spot and playfully glared at her.

  "Well maybe you should keep your funny ass comments to yourself!" She replied folding her arms and gave me the stink eye, but I know she wasn't serious so I decided to mess with her even more.

  "WELL MAYBE YOU SHOULD JUST TELL HIM THAT YOU LIKE HIM AN-"

  "Like who? Victoria, I've know you like me. It's ok don't be shy now." Nolan poked his head back in the room at a very red faced Victoria. "Why you over there so quiet now, huh? Come on let me take you home and get you away from this grinch looking fem that's out here outing your secrets."

  "Oh wow. That's crazy to me Nolan. Why out of all fictional characters, I had to be the grinch? Nah you know what nevermind, take Ms.Red over there home safely please and thank you!" Victoria glared at me once more before walking over to Nolan.

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Nolan's POV

  After Victoria and I left Veah's room, we headed toward the elevators.

  "What's wrong lil queen? You acting all shy on me now." I teased.

  "Boy bye. Nothing's wrong. I'm fine. I'm just a little flushed because it  is hot in this damn hospital." She started fanning herself. "Where is Jalen, by the way?"

She think she slick trying to change the topic last minute like I ain't peep.

  "First of all, we not gon act like you ain't just change the subject. Secondly, he had told me he had an argument with some dude about something  regarding sneakers that he had purchased from the man." I shook my head and waited as the elevators opened revealing two grannies. "Knowing him, he probably went to beat him up."