Center Thy Church Girl {COMPLETED}

8.

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Beyoncé's POV, September 4th

I've been awake for an hour and haven't received any texts or calls from my Baby. Today's my birthday and I expected Doe to be the first to wish me happy birthday since she's 3 hours ahead of me but I couldn't throw a fit...just yet so I won't panic. I took my sweet time responding to a good chunk of texts before getting my day started.

I don't have plans of leaving the house so I settled for an Ivy Park set. I brushed my teeth, showered, and completed my skincare routine before waking up Blue.
I opened the blinds in her room and gently shook her awake.

"Baba, it's time to wake up honey." I said. It took some time but she turned around in her bed and opened her eyes.

"Good morning Mommy, happy birthday." She said in a husky voice.

"Thank you baby! Go ahead and get up and Chef Paulo will have our breakfast ready." I told her. She got up and went to her bathroom while I straightened her bed and picked up a few clothes lying on the floor. Blue's room is usually clean so I didn't mind picking up for her.

I went back to my room to grab my cell before heading to the kitchen to greet my chef. My chef is not always on call but there are special moments, like my birthday, when he's here to prepare meals.

"Good morning Chef P." I greeted.

"Bonjour Ms. Bey. I believe today's your birthday, yea?" He said in his thick French accent.

"Oui! C'est mon anniversaire." I responded. He handed me a glass of orange juice as I took a seat while he finished cooking. I sipped the juice right as the doorbell rang.

The door's chime sounded which let me know my housekeeper opened it. I'm sure it's my family barging at this time. I excused myself from the kitchen to see my family in the foyer. My mom, cousin Angie, sisters Solange, Kelly, and Michelle all stood with balloons, bags, and flowers in their hands.

"Happy birthday B!!!!" They all shouted.

"Oh my God, look at all this!" I said with wide eyes taking in all the gifts and balloons in their hands. I rushed to hug my mom first and then everyone else as they wished me a happy birthday.

"Excited to see us?" Michelle said, the last one to hug me. I pecked her lips and nodded my head. "We're crashing whatever plans you have and throwing a sleepover for later."

"Ugh will you two stop being gay for once and get on so we can eat. I know my man Paulo fixed me something," Solange said, shoving the flowers she brought into my hands. Michelle smacked her arm as she passed her and Solo waved us off.

"I can see Solo salivating at the mouth so let's head to the dining room. Blue is going to be excited to see yall." I said.

"I'm ready to see my grandbaby so quit standing around and come on." Mama said. She left us still standing in the foyer as we looked at one another and laughed.

We walked into the dining room and saw Blue already sitting next to Mama who sat at the head.

"Heyyy BlueBlue!" Angie called out. She gave Blue a side hug and sat next to her, followed by my sisters hugging my baby. I sat next to Michelle and Solange while the other side held Blue, Angie, and Kelly.

Chef P prepared a nice spread for us with my favorites and we held hands as Michelle led grace.

"So Bey, what are your birthday plans today?" Mama asked me. I used a napkin to wipe my mouth before answering.