Poly Family

13

Beyoncé POV:

After refusing Kiya's request two more times I walked away. I finished my errands and went back to work for another two hours before going back to the house. There, I heard music as soon as I got to the front door and smiled. Nicki was in a really good mood to have it going. Inside, the smell of the food she was cooking made my mouth watering. Fried chicken was my favorite. Papa ran over and started rummaging through my bags before finding the hot wheels car I brought him hidden in it. He hugged me before running off to open it. I went to the kitchen and saw Nicki standing at the counter stirring cornbread mix in a bowl. Looking at her face, I felt sad. Bruising still prevalent on it and her lip was still swollen on the right side. She greeted me and poured the bowl contents into her cast iron skillet before popping it in the oven. I paused the music so we could talk as I gave her a hug and savored her sweet body oil smell.

Before we could talk Gia and Giselle came down fussing with Blue. I waved my arms and spoke over them telling them to be quiet.

"Ma! The twins took my charger cord."

"We did not!" The twins said in unison.

"I know y'all not fussing over a charger cord when there's literally one in damn near every outlet with everyone having Apple phones, iPads, and accessories." I reply annoyed.

"No, this one is special! My man gave it to me." Blue said crossing her arms.

"Your man?" The twins, me and Nicki questioned in unison.

"Why y'all say it like that? I can have a man." Blue said rolling her eyes.

"Since when Blue? Can we see a pic? How old is he?" Nicki started asking walking over to Blue.

"Chill Mommy, I'll fill you in later. But first, Gia or Giselle hand me that charger!" Blue said with her hand out.

"We don't have it." The twins said in unison.

"Blue, what does it look like? Normal white block and cord?"

"No Ma, it's a blue square and cord with a little dog on the end where it goes into the phone."

"We'll look for it. Girls, go check Papa's room that sounds like something he'd take since it looked like a toy."

The twins nodded and went upstairs and Blue walked into the kitchen and hugged Nicki before putting her hands on her lower belly.

"Mommy, can we go to the scan to see what the baby is like we did with Papabear?"

"Umm...If Kelly says it's okay I guess." Nicki said nervously.

"No, wait! We need to do it big since this is the last baby, How about a gender reveal party, baby shower, and a 'push present' from Padre'!" Blue said excitedly.

Blue started rambling about plans for a moment and I noticed Nicki's body language. She was practically shaking and her smile was forced. I was going to interrupt Blue but Papabear ran past with her charger in hand laughing from Gia. Blue screamed for Papabear to 'Stop' and ran off to grab it. I wrapped my arms around Nicki and comforted her for a moment before she went back to cooking. I took my bags upstairs and took a shower.

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Honey's POV:

I felt sick in the car with Mama on the way back from the Doctor. We were having a day out alone when I had a panic attack so bad that I passed out. I'd been having them ever since Mommy's accident but today's was just really bad. Mama stopped at a light and asked if I wanted something to eat or ice cream and I shook my head 'No'. She rubbed my arm pulling off. We stopped a block away from the house and she turned off the truck.