"She was the queen.."

Chapter 19

"In the morning, Nika and Celine had breakfast together.

Celine - Hello girl, did you sleep well?

Nika - Yes, I think this was one of the best nights I've ever had!

Celine smiled at her.

Celine - Oh yeah? I didn't see you when I woke up. You usually never wake up that early in the morning.

Nika started to stress.

Nika - Well, I don't know, I wasn't that tired.

Celine - I heard weird noises in the other room...

Nika - What? What are you talking about?

Celine - I don't know... moans?

Nika choked drinking her cup of milk, then stared at Celine.

Nika - Huh!?

Celine - Do you know something?

Nika - Man... were we that loud?

Celine - What?

Nika - Me and March...!

Celine - Ah, I got you!

Nika - I'm confused.

Celine - Well, I lied about the noises to get you to admit it! So you and March really did things in his bedroom?

Nika - You, b*tch. Yes, we did, but please don't tell anyone!

Celine - Don't worry, I was joking around. Of course, I'm not saying a word, you can do whatever you want.

Nika - Thanks, sis.

Nika answered, drinking her milk.

Celine - Was he hard?

Nika choked again.

Nika - Shut up!

They laughed.

The competition was almost ending, Nika was in the dressing room with the makeup artist. March came into Nika's dressing room.

March - Damn, you look really pretty.

Nika - So yesterday, I looked ugly?

March - Well, no, if you were ugly, I don't think I'd agree to sleep with you.

Nika was embarrassed as he said this in front of the makeup artist.

Nika - What are you talking about?

Once the makeup artist was done, she immediately left the room without saying a word, she was clearly uncomfortable with what March revealed. Nika begged him to shut up with her eyes; he silently laughed.

Nika - Look what you did? She must think we are crazy.

March - If I'm being honest, I don't care.

He approached Nika slowly.

March - There's something I have to tell you.

Nika - Quick then, it's almost my turn to perform.

March - I love you.

Nika stopped moving, she stared at him.

Nika - What?

March - I can't stop thinking about you. I always think about what happened between us that night.

Nika nervously laughed.

Nika - Listen... I really appreciate it, but I broke up with Elijah to focus on this competition. I don't think I'm ready to answer now, I don't want any distraction. But as soon as the contest ends, you can ask me again, and I'll answer you.

Surprisingly, March didn't get mad; he understood her choice.

March - It's okay, take your time. I'll wait. But I hope you know that I really love you.

Nika - I know.

A staff member opened Nika's dressing room door, she told her she was next. Nika said goodbye to March then went on stage. Everybody was cheering for her.

Nika - (It's time to shine.)

Nika closed her eyes, she emptied her head, then started to rap. She was filling the stage with her confidence alone, all eyes were on her. Her stage presence was amazing to witness. Her delivery was mesmerizing, and the crowd was getting louder every time she spat hard-hitting bars. She ended her performance with everybody clapping. She felt overwhelmed and started to cry on stage.

Nika - (I really went that far, I couldn't hold back my tears anymore, I was so proud of myself.)

The other contestants joined the stage, and the finalists were announced.

".... Tatiana!"

The public cheered.

Nika - (How? How is she a finalist? She can't rap!)

"And the 2nd finalist is..."

Silence.

".... NIKA MARAJ!"

Nika - (I MADE IT TO THE FINAL!)"