Behind the rhymes

Chapter 8

*Beyoncé*

"Hurry up, Blue, we gotta go !" I yelled from the living room.

The judge's deliberation about Blue's custody will take place today and I was really stressing out for some reason. These last few days have been very decisive. My lawyer was doing everything he could to prove that Blue would live better with me, and everything was going pretty well until Alicia's lawyer showed the court a bunch of videos and footage of me hitting on her. I was pissed off because I wasn't the only one hitting that day, we were literally fighting, but of course she chose to show only what she wanted to show.

Now the judge must be thinking I'm an abusive mother or something and that I would be capable of beating my child while it's not like that at all. This whole situation was fucked up.

"Mama, I'm ready !"

I looked at her and smiled, opening my arms so she could come hug me, which she did. Then I made her sat on my lap "Do you know where we going, baby ?"

She shook her head no.

"We're going to the court and-"

She cut me off "What is the court ?"

I thought for a few seconds, trying to think of the best way to explain to her what it is "Well, a court is a place where people called judges listen to stories about problems or mistakes people have made. These judges then help decide if someone has done something wrong and what should happen next. It's like a big room where adults talk to make sure things are right. You understand ?"

She nodded "Yes, but why are we going there ? Did we do something wrong ?"

"No, baby. Today we're going to talk about who, between your mom and I, will be with you most of the time. This means that you will stay with one of us the most."

She frowned "But why ? I want to stay with you, not with mommy."

"I know, baby, but it's not up to me."

"Maybe if we don't go they won't decide, and I will stay with you most of the time !"

I chuckled, if only it were that simple "It will be worse if we don't go. But everything will be okay, I promise."

We talked about it for a couple more minutes before we had to go. I hoped everything would go well.

Half an hour later we finally got to the court and there were lots of paparazzi outside, more than usual because they knew today was the final day. I had to carry Blue and put my black hoodie on her head so nobody could take pictures of her. I hated paparazzis so bad.

When we got inside, Alicia was already there with her lawyer and her new boyfriend and when she saw us, she smiled and came towards us. I rolled my eyes because she was acting that way only to show people around that she was a good mother and cared about Blue.

"Hi Blue blue, how are you ?"

I let them talk and went to my phone while waiting for my lawyer. I had two texts, one from my sister and one from Onika. She wanted to come to show her support but I told her no because I knew as soon as she would lay her eyes on Alicia, she'd want to fight her and today was definitely not the day for that.

I answered Solange and then Onika.

Onika💕

Onika💕 : You sure you don't want me to come ?

Onika💕 : I'll be nice and won't slap your baby mama

: Nah it's okay, and it's better for you to stay home right now.