Poly Family

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Beyonce's POV:

Sitting in my office, I was annoyed at myself that I forgot that I had a very important client meeting and couldn't take the whole day off like I planned to take Nicki out but luckily she understood. I was wrapping up the last of an important spreadsheet as there was a knock on my door and Nicki came in along with my assistant Farrah. She told me the client was happy and only needed the spreadsheet and that they'd left their retainer check. I nodded and spoke to Nicki that I would be with her in one moment. She nodded heading over to the giant window to look out at the city. Farrah stayed and asked Nicki a few questions and talked about her upcoming wedding as I finished up. Printing out the spreadsheet and a copy for myself, I handed it to Farrah and told her to take messages and that I was leaving for the week and will work from home. She said 'Okay' and 'Goodbye' before leaving and closing my office door.

Standing behind Nicki, I cradled her bump and rested my chin on her shoulder and spoke quietly looking out the city.

"Thank you for coming to see me, always a bright spot in my day to see your cute face."

"Flattery will get you everywhere Bey." Nicki said quietly chuckling.

"Did you drive down here? I heard traffic was trash because of the bridge closing."

"I had Lauren drop me off. She took me to get breakfast this morning after I took Papa to school. It was good; I hadn't had crepes in a long time."

"That's nice, I'm glad you had a nice time. Are you up for some shopping?"

"I don't really feel like trying on clothes."

"No, it'll be for the twins. I was looking at car seats, strollers, and baby wraps."

"Oh, yeah, I saw this really nice stroller online that I wanted to see in store. I'd be okay with going to do that."

"Great. Let me lock up okay?"

"Okay, I'm going to the bathroom."

Nicki went into my private bathroom, and I cleaned up my desk and packed my work tote and turned off my computer. Nicki came out and I held her waist and walked her out of the office and locked the door. In the common area, all my other coworkers were coming in and going for lunch hour and gushed and cooed over Nicki's bump. Asking questions and some even asking to touch. She agreed to quick rubs since the twins were up and moving and everyone was respectful and begging us to make sure we brought the twins in after a few weeks so they can see and tell me to hit the company group chat with pictures. Some of the older ladies promised crotched blankets and quilts and Nicki was excited as it was her favorite gift to get since, she kept all of the crotchet and knitted hats, blankets, and booties that all the kids got.

We left the office and went down to my yellow Tesla. I charted a course for the baby store and we got in before it started raining. Inside, I pushed a cart and we headed to the strollers. A sales person came over and talked to us before starting to show us the different strollers and how the folded. I was quietly watching when I got a text message. I pulled my phone out and replied in the Mom's group chat.

Padre'-Hey BB, What are you up too?

Me-At the baby store with Nicki, Lauren brought her to the office and it was perfect timing. We're looking at strollers.

Padre- Aww, that's fun, Make sure if she picks a car seat to order at least eight bases for them. One for each of our cars, Tina, and Carol.

Me-Wow, I forgot about that but we always take the van.

Padre- Yes but if we're in our own cars, you'd want to just snap the seat and go or we all get a couple car seats.