The Checklist ✔ [BOOK 1 & 2]

Chapter 4

Normani's POV

I came to get away from the problem and behold the problem is here

"Mani, this is Noelle your twin sister and this little girl is your niece Y/Middle/Name" mom introduced and I felt like I was going to be sick

My girlfriend is the mother of the niece...

"Something tells me you already know her" mom stated as she looked at me

"My supposedly twin sister is my girlfriend's ex which means my niece is my girlfriend's daughter" I summarized and both my parents gasped

"Wait but Y/N said you two grew up in Paris" I said confused

"She was born here in the U.S but we could only afford one and just before you two were born, Mr. Baker and his wife filed for adoption because she couldn't have kids. Long story short, we named you two and she chose Noelle and they left to Paris. We lost contact that day and didn't know where she was but once she turned 18 she started getting things done for herself and she found the adoption papers, she ringed us up and now here we are" mom explained

"My girlfriend is the mother of my niece" I repeated

"I didn't like her anyways" my dad chimed in

"I'm going for a walk" I said standing to my feet

"I can come with you" Noelle said and I looked at her skeptical

"I'd rather not" I said and left the house

As I walked around the community I met an old friend from high school Blair and he joined me on my walk since the sun was getting ready to set

"So, how've you been?" he asked

"Could be better but hey, I'm alive"

"I guess the fame world isn't all that glamorous is it" he said and I immediately remembered those words from high school

We were in the 10th grade and we were each other's first everything, first love, fist kiss.... and I told him I wanted to be famous, dancing and singing my ass off and he said 'The fame world isn't all petals and roses, its anything but glamorous behind the scenes'

"You were right but it does have it's pros" I admitted sharing a laugh

"I can see, you met some big shot people come on Teyanna Taylor? She's my wife for real" he said and I shook my head playfully

"How have you been? It's been a while since I saw you" I asked as we approached the community park

"Four years, yeah. It's been a rollercoaster ride since you left but, it is what it is" he shrugged

"Wanna go on the swings?" I asked even though I started heading over to it before I asked

"How could I forget the swing is your favorite thing in the playground" he chuckled and I cheesed at him

"Forever and always" I replied as I sat on one of the swings

"So... what brings you back in town? Not that I mind" he asked and I sighed

"You don't have to tell me, my bad for intruding, I-" he started but I interrupted his rambling

"You still ramble when your nervous" I giggled causing him to blush

"To answer your question, My girlfriend and I hit a stumbling block and I needed some time and space for myself, but turns out the stumbling block is here in my parent's house as we speak" I vented

"Might I say if your girlfriend wasn't with you I'd bag her big time. She's hot" he blurted

"Well thank you" I chuckled

"What'd you mean the stumbling block is here?" he asked

I took a deep breath before telling him the full story and he was left speechless

"Wha- How? Wait what?" he asked and I nodded in agreement

"That's exactly where my head is right now" I replied

"So what are you gonna do now?" Blair asked and I shrugged

"I don't know... I love Y/N but Noelle is my twin even though I don't really consider her as my family knowing Y/N's past and to add to that I don't know her, we've been separated since birth"

"So you don't think you wanna build a sisterhood with her?" he asked

"Not really, its been 25 years. What's the point? I don't even know what to do about that little girl because if I go back to Y/N I have to live with the fact that she's my niece/stepdaughter. That's complicated" I revealed

"Well, we can have fun while your here to help you forget about everything for now" he suggested

"What are you thinking?" I asked looking over at him

"There's an amusement park opening later tonight, I could pick you up at 6 and we go have some fun. It'll be like back in high school" he said and I pondered on it

"I'm down" I answered and he grinned

"I really missed you" he said after a few minutes of silence

I remained silent as I honestly didn't know what to say

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"Hey sis, dinner is ready" I heard Noelle say as she stood leaning against the door of my bedroom

"I won't be here for dinner" was all I said

"Do you think we could talk?" she asked

"Not right now" I said as I sprayed on my perfume

I grabbed my jacket and purse and went to leave but she still stood there

"I know we started off on the wrong foot but I would hate for that to stop you from building a relationship with your niece" she said which sounded sincere

"I just need some time okay. I'm still trying to wrap my head around this whole thing" I admitted and she nodded before walking away

By the time I made it downstairs the doorbell rang and my dad went to answer it but I beat him to it. He looked at me weird

"Who is it? Is it that Y/N girl? I just want a word with her that's all" he said but I shook my head

"It's not Y/N. It's Blair" I revealed and he actually smiled

"Your first love Blair?" he grinned and swung the door open

"Daddy" I groaned

"Hey son" he said ignoring me

"What brings you by?" he added shortly after

"I am here to take Normani to the amusement park that opens tonight" Blair answered and my dad dapped him up

My mom came over to me and pulled me into the hallway

"What the hell are you doing?" she asked

"It's just to have a little fun. There's nothing to worry about. I'm over him. I love Y/N" I reassured

"I still don't think it's a good idea. What would Y/N say if she knew about this?" she asked

"Y/N isn't my boss mom, I can do whatever I want without her permission" I said

"Be careful out there Normani" was all she said before walking into the kitchen

"You ready Mani?" my dad called out and I walked over to them once again

"Yeah"

Thoughts?