MELTING HARMONIES ( Slow updates.)

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"No. Just...just go. If you can't stand by me now, when it matters the most, then I don't have any more words left to say."

No amount of drugs and alcohol could quiet her words and the look of hurt mixed with disappointment on her face stayed on his mind. He had gone into his office after his business meeting, hoping to quiet his mind. He did not mean to hurt Nefertiti but had to think about his children. What would they think of him if he stayed with someone who abused children.

" What happened to innocent until proven guilty?"

Jason who had come to check on me after seeing on the blogs, that I had suddenly come back home post the accusations against Nefertiti.

" What made you believe some strange woman over Nefertiti. Who accepted you with your three children, three baby mamas and did not judge you by your past mistakes. She did not believe any accusations made against you."

" You don't understand."

I tried to say.

" I understand completely, it's great when she's supporting you but when she needs you the most, you turn your back on her all because the mothers of your children are not comfortable with Nefertiti. She's done nothing but love you and your kids."

I wanted to kick Jason out, he was annoying and right but I had to think about myself . People were forgetting my past transgressions and my music was doing better than it did before , but at what cost? The weight of Nefertiti's disappointment felt heavier than any chart-topping hit.

"It's not that simple, Jason. I have kids to think about. Their safety has to come first."

I could feel the tension in my muscles as I rubbed my temples, desperately trying to ease the pressure building in my head.

"It's not about safety if you're judging her based on rumors! You're letting other people dictate your life."

His voice was calm but firm, a stark contrast to the whirlwind in my thoughts. I didn't want to admit it, but there was a part of me that was terrified. What if Nefertiti was guilty? The implications were too huge to ignore. I had worked hard to build a stable life for my children after the chaos of my past, and one wrong move could send everything crashing down.

"but what if I'm making the right choice? What if I'm keeping my children safe?"

I threw the question out there but felt the flutter of uncertainty in my stomach. If what Jason said was true, and Nefertiti was being unfairly judged, then I was standing on shaky ground.

"Do you even believe that, though?"

Jason pressed, his gaze piercing through any defenses I had left.

"What if this whole thing is just a smear campaign? You've faced adversity before, and you've always stood your ground. Why is this different?"

I hesitated, searching for the right response. A part of me wanted to scream that this time was different—that the stakes were higher but as I stood there, the chill from my office seeping into my bones, I realized that the true danger lay not only in the accusations but in turning my back on the woman who had stood by me through the darkest times.

"I... I don't know, man,"

I finally admitted, my voice cracking.

"I just wanted to protect my kids. Maybe I was wrong."

Jason nodded slowly, like a teacher who had just seen a flicker of comprehension in a stubborn student.

"You're not a bad father for wanting to protect your kids, but don't let fear drive you away from someone who loves you. They see everything: The love, the support, the sacrifices she makes. Don't let them see you run when the storm hits."

I pulled my phone from my pocket, scrolling through the dozens of articles, comments, and hateful messages directed at Nefertiti. Each click was like a stab in the heart. She didn't deserve this. I'd been so focused on the outside noise that I had completely ignored the woman who had given me her unwavering support.

"Maybe I should call her,"

I said, feeling the adrenaline surge in my veins, readying myself for the confrontation.

"Maybe I should apologize... maybe I can fix this."

Jason smiled, his earlier frustration fading into something almost hopeful.

"Yeah, do that but be prepared for the fallout. She might not just take you back without a fight. You left her out there when she needed you the most."

I stood up from my desk, the indecision fading. I was scared of losing Nefertiti, scared of the repercussions, but the thought of standing beside her, facing whatever accusations together felt like the only path forward.

"Thanks, man,"

I said, determination flooding my voice.

"I'll let you know how it goes."

As Jason walked out, I took a deep breath and dialed Nefertiti's number. My heart raced with each ring, hoping she would pick up, hoping that she would allow me a chance to explain, or at the very least, to know that I hadn't abandoned her entirely.