"She was the queen.."

Chapter 4

Once they returned home, Nika told Celine everything that had happened during the audition.

Celine - I'm so sorry it didn't go as you expected.

Nika - It's okay, I can only blame myself. Who shows up at an audition without preparing anything, and on top of that, since I don't know how to write a verse, I had to sing an old song. I just know they are aware that I lied to them.

Celine - But why didn't you tell us? We could have helped and prepared for this.

Nika - I didn't think about it, I guess. But it's pretty ironic. I'm more of a singer than a rapper, I listen to R&B more than rap music, and yet I'm still going through auditions to become a female rapper.

Celine - At least, training your rap skills will make you a versatile artist. Anyway, I have to go but call me later, okay?

Nika - Of course.

They hugged and Celine left.

Nika - (All these rap things really messed my head up, I need to think about something else.)

Nika went through her phone and came across a dating app.

Nika - (What if I try this? I want to meet more people.)

She downloaded it and started swiping.

Nika - (Oh damn, they all look so good, even the girls.)

A few boys matched, including one guy who caught her attention.

Nika - He looks so good and he's 19 years old, why not?

They started chatting.

Elijah - Hello, I'm happy you matched, I find you really pretty.

Nika - Thank you, you're not so bad either.

Elijah - So what do you do in life?

Nika - Nothing interesting, I'm a secretary and spend my days answering calls and sending emails.

Elijah - Honestly, this is the kind of job I was dreaming of when I was young, I was such a shy kid, but I guess everything changed.

Nika - So what do you do?

Elijah - I work in schools and take care of children.

Nika - That's sweet!

They talked all night and it seemed like they clicked immediately.

Nika - (Elijah is so nice, funny, and smart. He's also a handsome man. I really felt comfortable talking with him. And he didn't even say anything about me looking like my mom.)

They exchanged phone numbers before going to sleep. The next day, Celine walked into Nika's room while yelling.

Celine - Nika, you passed! You passed the audition!

Nika didn't understand, she was still tired and sleepy.

Nika - What.. what are you talking about?

Celine - They called your father and told him that you made it to the top 50.

Nika - Wait, what!?

Nika quickly got up.

Celine - They selected 50 girls out of 500 and you're one of them!

Nika - But how is that possible!? I told you that my audition was a mess!

Celine - Apparently, they still liked your performance.

Nika - (I know I should be happy and jumping in my room, but I just can't. I keep remembering what Tatiana told me about them keeping me for my last name, for being Nicki Minaj's daughter.)

Celine noticed that Nika wasn't excited.

Celine - Why are you not happy?

Nika - Tatiana might be right. I did such a terrible audition and they're keeping me. Why? Not because of who I am but who my mom was.

Celine - Oh God, stop saying that. Is it about what that woman said yesterday? Don't listen to her. You know what? Go dress yourself.

Nika - Why? Are we going somewhere?

Celine - Yes, with your dad. Trust us.

Nika - (She seemed confident about this so I listened to her, dressed up, and all three went to the car. Dad drove us somewhere without telling me where we were going. We arrived in front of a big and luxurious house. I kept asking but they didn't want to answer. Dad grabbed a card and scanned it in front of an entrance. After a few seconds, the gates opened. What is going on?)

Then she saw someone waiting for them in front of the main door.

Nika - (Wait, is that Kanye? Kanye West!?)

Nika's dad shook his hand and briefly hugged him while tapping on his back.

Kanye - Is that her?

Dad - Of course, it is!

Nika - Can someone tell me what's happening.

Celine smiled.

Celine - Well, let me introduce you to your new rap coach!

Nika - (OH!?)