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Nika Mühl 23 | Seattle, Washington

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Nika Mühl 23 | Seattle, Washington



"Babe look at this."

I glanced up from my phone and looked over at Zaria's. "You are nothing but a piece of shit. Fifteen years of marriage down the damn drain."


My mouth dropped, shocked with what was happening on the screen in front of me. "Yea I know. Her husband cheated on her after like nineteen years together."

I shook my head, "That's crazy."


Zaria nodded and sat her phone down. "I just hope she's okay now." I hummed agreeing with her. Zaria walked around the island and into the kitchen.

She opened the refrigerator and pulled out a water bottle. She walked back and stood next to me. "We need to go to the grocery store." I chewed on my gum, turning my head over to her. "We can go right now if you want too. I don't have practice until three." Z grabbed her purse off the counter and walked over tot the door.


"Come on, let's go." I hopped off the counter and walked over to where Z was standing. I slipped my slides on and we walked out. I opened the door for Zaria before walking over to my side. She pulled out the driveway, heading to the store.


We arrived at the store; Zaria found a parking spot near the front. She locked the doors as we walked towards the entrance of the store. "So we need to get apples and bananas first since they're right here." I grabbed the clear plastic bags, placing the fruit in them.

I tied the bag up before throwing it into the cart. The both of us walked around the store, getting things that we needed for the house. Zaria asked me to grab some Oreos while she was going to grab some juice. While I was walking out the cookie aisle I saw someone familiar.

I did a double look, my eyes widened in surprise. I almost dropped the damn bag of Oreos. IVY WAS IN THE SAME DAMN GROCERY STORE AS ME AND MY WIFE.

I immediately walked away. I quickly found Zaria who was looking at some candles and soaps. "Hey baby, I was thinking we should get this for-"

"Come on, let's go check out." I urgently said, snatching the candle out her hand. "Wait why. I was looking at the soaps." I moved out the way and started pushing the cart to the check out lanes. "Zaria let's go!"

Z had a confused and annoyed look on her face, but nevertheless she followed after me. I was very thankful that our lane was moving fast. I paid for the food and pushed the cart out. We made it to the car and I clicked the trunk. It opened up and I started throwing the groceries in.

"Nika what the fuck is going on. You rushing me out and shit." I closed the trunk and pushed the cart into its spot. "Um... there was this guy who kept looking at me. Can we just go?" Z's face softened and she gave me a sympathetic look. She rapped her arms around me, pulling me into a hug.

"I'm sorry baby. Let's go."

She pecked my cheek and we got into the car. She drove out the parking lot, "You hungry?" I shook my head no and she replied. "Okay."

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I locked the front door as I brought in the last bag of groceries. I took the items out the bag and put them up.

Once we were done, we both sat on down on the couch. 'Loud House' was randomly playing in the background. "So what time are you picking up KK 'nem tomorrow?" I opened my phone and looked at me and KK's text messages. "Three." Z nodded.

"Then the next day is y'all's game against the Dream?"

"Yep." Zaria's face shined with a smile. "AHH I'm so excited, I'm so ready to see them again. And I haven't been to one of your games in a little while too." I laid my head down on her shoulder, "I knowww. The girls are excited to see you."

I checked the time on my phone seeing that it was one thirty. "I'ma take a nap before practice." Z looked away from the tv. "Okay, see you later." she said, kissing my lips. I pushed myself off the couch and headed upstairs.

I opened the door; closing it after I walked in. I threw myself down onto the bed. I laid my head down on my arms. Just as I was about to close my eyes, I remembered I needed to set my alarm for practice. I set my head back down, closing my eyes.


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"NIKA WAKE UP!"

My body jolted up as Zaria screamed into my ear. "What the fuck man." Zaria stood at the end of the bed staring at me. "Baby get up, you're gonna be late to practice."

I rubbed my eyes, getting the sleep out of them. I threw my legs over the bed, pushing myself off of it. I headed to the bathroom, turning on the light. I grabbed my toothbrush, brushing my teeth. I put my toothbrush up, moving onto my next step.

I placed my practice clothes on before grabbing my shoes. I quickly packed my bag, filled up my water bottle, gave Z a kiss, and left out the door. I threw my stuff into the back seat before speeding off.

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"I want you to make a half court shot." I looked Skylar like she was crazy. "Right now?"

She shook her head yes and handed me the ball. I walked to where I was gonna throw the ball. "LET'S GO NIKA!" Jordan yelled, drinking her Gatorade. I smiled and positioned the ball correctly in my hand. With a burst of determination, I set the ball free.

Everyone watched as the ball rotated through out the air. The ball swished into the net. The team cheered and Skylar wrapped her arm around me, cheering loudly. I laughed their playful antics. Coach called us into a huddle, discussing our plans before the next game.

Tomorrow we have practice at nine am then we're free for the rest of the day.

Practice was over and it was time to go home. I packed up my stuff, said goodbye to the team, and left. I texted Z and asked if she hungry. She said she was and I also was. I drove to our favorite fast food place and got us something to eat.

I got our food and drove home, eagerly wanting to see my wife and eat my food.







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