"She was the queen.."

Chapter 5

Nika - Can you believe it, Kanye West is going to coach me!"

Kanye - Of course, girl. Your father mentioned that it was your mother's wish.

Nika turned to her father in disbelief.

Nika - Dad, is this true?

Dad - Yes, but I hesitated because I wasn't sure if this was something you truly wanted.

Nika hugged her father tightly, then approached Kanye.

Nika - Can I...?

Kanye smiled, opening his arms for a hug. They embraced, forming a connection.

Kanye - Don't stand outside, come on in!

Without hesitation, they all entered his magnificent mansion.

Nika - (Wow, this place is huge, we could have a concert here!)

Kanye - You two can relax on the couch, my assistant will offer you something to drink. I'll take Nika upstairs to my studio.

Nika - (A studio? This is my first time in one!)

They agreed and Kanye led Nika upstairs. On the way, they engaged in conversation.

Kanye - Your mother was a brilliant woman, I was surprised to hear that her daughter needed guidance.

Nika - (His words struck a chord with me) Honestly, I've always been interested in rap.

Kanye - I understand. It's okay to pursue your own passions, even with such a legendary mother figure.

Nika nodded in agreement as they finally reached the studio.

Nika - (I can't believe I'm in Kanye's studio. My mother may have been Nicki Minaj, but this is surreal.)

Kanye - We won't use mics today.

Nika - (A bit disappointed) Why not?

Kanye - I want to focus on your writing skills first, then we will move on to recording.

Nika - You're right.

Seated on the studio couch, Kanye shared valuable tips with her.

Kanye - Can you rap something for me? I want to see how you flow on a beat.

Nika - Sure!

Kanye played a beat and Nika started freestyling. She was doing well at first but then got mixed up and started stuttering. Kanye stopped the beat, Nika felt embarrassed.

Nika - I'm sorry, I'm really bad at doing freestyles.

Kanye - No, it's okay. Freestyling is not easy. But I think I found your strength. You know perfectly how to flow on a beat. You were on beat. Cadence? Perfect. Enunciation? On point. You just have to work on the lyrics, that's your weakness.

Nika - So, I'm not that bad?

Kanye - Not at all, you have potential.

Nika - (Hearing Kanye West say that I had potential boosted my confidence.)

Kanye - Oh, I have to show you something. Stay here, I'll be right back.

While Kanye was gone, Nika was trying to freestyle. At this moment, someone entered the room.

March - Oh, you're so bad at rapping, my ears are bleeding.

Nika turned around, confused. She saw a tall guy watching her from the door.

Nika - And who are you?

March - Who am I? This is my house.

Nika - (Damn, I didn't even notice that he looked like Kanye. This is his son, I'm guessing.) Yes, but that doesn't give you the right to spy on me.

March - I was not spying, I was passing by then i heard your horrible rapping.

Nika - (Oh, I didn't come here to get mocked.) Don't you have other things to do? It's not because your father is Kanye that you're suddenly also a professional rapper.

March - Same goes for you. Stop trying to be Nicki Minaj, you'll never reach her level, she has enough wannabes, she doesn't need you to be one of them.

His words hurt her, so she got up and walked through the door, pushing him out of the way. She came downstairs, holding back her tears. Her dad and Kanye were talking, Celine saw her and noticed something was wrong. She quickly got up from the couch and went to see Nika.

Celine - Hey, what happened? Why are you making that face?

Nika - Nothing, I just want to go home.

Kanye noticed it and was surprised to see her downstairs.

Kanye - Are you okay? Something happened upstairs?

Nika - Your son just called me a "Nicki wannabe", but yeah, everything is okay.

Kanye - Did he really..?! Damn, I'm so tired of this kid. I'll talk to him later.

Nika - Thank you for making me believe in me again, but I think it's time for me to go.

Kanye - Alright, I won't force you to stay. But keep this.

(He gave her a gold chain with the name "Nika" on it.)

Nika - (What?)

Kanye - When your dad called me, I remembered that your mother forgot this in my house years before her passing. I forgot to bring it back to her, but I think it's better to give it to you in person.

Nika - (She designed a necklace for me?)

Nika took it and thanked him. She then left his house along with Celine and her dad.

Nika - (I won't deny that Kanye's son's words made me very sad, but the fact that Kanye told me I had potential and gave me this necklace, I felt brave and confident again.)