"She was the queen.."

Chapter 10

Nika was once again at Kanye's studio, recording and writing rap verses. Once they finished, March approached her.

March - How are you feeling today? Yesterday was such a crazy night, you passed the first round of the competition.

Nika - I feel so good, I've never felt this confident before. They uploaded my performance on YouTube, and when I watched it, I was impressed with myself. I didn't know I looked this aggressive when I rap.

March - It's true, but you look hot when you're rapping.

Nika blushed after hearing what he said.

Nika - What?

March - I said what I said.

She turned red, and March noticed and laughed.

March - Don't make that face, girl!

Nika - People don't usually say that I look hot, so you caught me off guard.

March - Am I the first guy to say that to you? No way, it's such an honor.

Nika - Can we move on?

March kept playfully teasing her.

Tatiana was watching Nika's performance with her friends.

Tatiana - People in the comments are saying that she was the best. I can't believe it.

Lucia - Maybe she paid people to comment this.

Maria - Yes, maybe she used bots.

Tatiana - Stop saying that! Do you hear yourselves?

Lucia - In my opinion, she don't deserve to be competing. It's clear that Nicki's fans were going to root for her. You know how Barbz would do anything for their queen.

Mariana - Allowing her to compete was selfish; the other contestants have no chance.

Tatiana - Shut up! I have a chance to win, and I'm going to take that crown. I have a plan.

Lucia - You have a plan?

Tatiana - Of course, I'll make sure to get her out of my way.

Lucia - Tell us!

She explained her plan.

Nika was at home when Elijah sent her a message.

Elijah - I saw the contest you were talking about.

Nika - Really?

Elijah - Yes, I didn't know you were a rapper. You did really well; I was blown away.

Nika - Thank you so much. I didn't want to tell you because I didn't want you to change after finding out that my mother was famous.

Elijah - Honestly, I don't know much about rap. I'm not familiar with Nicki, but it seems like she was very popular.

Nika - Yes, she was.

They kept texting, and then she went to sleep. The next day, it was the weekend, so Nika and Celine decided to hang out.

Celine - I'm so happy to hang out with you; it's been hard at home lately.

Nika - Why? Something happened?

Celine - My parents have been fighting a lot lately. I don't know what's going on between them, but they won't stop fighting.

Nika - I'm sorry you have to go through that. It's normal for couples to disagree sometimes.

Celine - Yes, but it's starting to annoy me. That's why I spend so much time at your house.

Nika - It's okay; you're welcome in our house. It could be your safe place if you feel down.

Celine - You're the best.

They hugged, and Nika told Celine about March calling her hot.

Celine stopped, stunned.

Celine - WHAT DID HE SAY?

Nika - Yes! I said I didn't know that I looked angry when I rap, and he said that I looked hot when I rap.

Celine - STOP! I knew it; he wants you so bad! And what did you say?

Nika - Nothing; I just turned red.

Celine - What is wrong with you? If you don't make a move, I'm going to date him myself.

Nika - Don't you dare!

Celine - And why not?

Nika - Because... I... He's...

Celine looked at her, waiting for an answer. Nika sighed.

Nika - You're right, maybe I like him a little.

Celine shouted with joy.

Celine - I knew it!

They both felt a hand on their shoulders and turned around to see March.

March - What are you happy about?

Nika - Nothing!

Celine - I'm going to leave you guys alone; bye!

Celine ran off, leaving them alone.

Nika - Traitor.

March - So, what were you talking about?

Nika - Uh? Oh, nothing. I just made her listen to a rap verse I wrote, and she liked it.

March - Really? So it won't bother you if I ask you to let me hear it?

Nika - No, you can't. It's a surprise.

March stared at her, and she nervously looked away.

March - You're lying.

Nika sighed.

Nika - You know me so well.

March - Of course I do.

March came closer to her and gently touched her hair.

Elijah - Nika...?

Nika, not expecting to see Elijah, stepped away from March.

Nika - Elijah! He looks mad; I can see it on his face."