Our Secret

Chapter 12

Beyonce's Pov

     "What if it doesn't work?"

     "It will," Jayden replied. I could feel that she was as scared as I was, but her face didn't show it. She's putting on her brave front for the kids, but we all know that there's a chance. 

      "But what if it doesn't Jayden, we have to think realistically here," I countered. "I've already lost you once and I'll be damned if I lose you again. 

     "We have to see how this goes Nala. If Aria is taking a liking to the real world we'll have a better chance. We don't even know if we need a backup plan forreal. That girl has been manipulated and used as a pawn babe, you'll see when you meet her," She explained. "I truly think this plan can work,"

      "I'll tell you how I feel once I meet her, but you can't forget the magnitude of the situation here Jayden. If this doesn't work then this girl will have your head on a platter giving it to her Massa," I pointed out. "And it seems like she knows more about you than we do, she could kill you permanently. She has the upper hand here,"

     "Bey I need you to trust me," She pleaded as she turned to face me fully. "I've been in her shoes before. If we give her a taste of what it's like to make her own choices and to live her life for herself then we can develop the upper hand. Remember when we first met? You created a place where I felt safe enough to live and not just survive, that's what we need to do for Aria. If we help her feel safe where she could possibly start to trust us, or at least give us more information about what I'm facing,"

     "What we're facing," I corrected. She knows that we're not letting her do this alone. 

     "What we're facing," She repeated. 

~

    "Aria, this is my family," Jayden told the small girl. 

     She was a slender little light-skinned girl but she had muscles. She had high cheekbones and sunken eyes. The poor girl looked like she'd never had fun before. I almost felt bad; keyword, almost. This girl is still trying to actively kill my baby. Even though she's trying to kill my baby, if I put that thought to the side her energy isn't off which is a good sign. 

     "Aria, this is Beyonce aka the woman you saw perform. These three gremlins are Blue Ivy, Rumi, and Sir. These four lovely women over here are Mrs. Tina, Kelly, Chelle, And Solange,"

     I saw a look of curiosity glance over Aria's face, and I saw a look of concern pass over Mama's face. She knows something. 

     Mama, why'd you make that face?

     Bey, what are you talking about?

     Don't do that Mama, we've had enough secrets in this family. You made a face when Aria looked at Blue. You know something that I don't that could pertain to my children so please be honest with me and tell me what it is. 

     Bey don't do that, I only kept those secrets to protect you guys. 

     I understand Mama but we know now and I'd like to know about the world I was thrown head-first into so spill. 

     That's Aria Magnus. She was born with the gift of art like how Blue was born with the gift of touch. I remember Aria's bloodline had the ability to draw things that come to them which usually come to fruition. It's like visions but instead of her seeing them she can draw them. 

     Do you think that's how she found Jayden?

     Most likely, whoever her Master is has been abusing her powers and the poor girl doesn't realize it. 

     Now I actually feel bad for Aria, but not bad enough to let my guard down. If this kid is gonna be around my family then I have to stay on guard. Jayden and Mama can handle themselves but my children come first. Solo, Kelly, and Chelle may not be able to shift, but they grew up in Houston so they can whoop ass if need be. 

     "Miss Beyonce you sounded very good tonight," Aria complimented as she kneeled on the floor at me. "This was my first concert so it was very special," 

     "Thank you sweetheart but you don't have to kneel in front of me or call me Miss. It makes me feel old," I chuckled. "Beyonce or Bey will do,"

     "Are you sure Mi- Beyonce?" She queried, she was nervous. "Master said I must bow when I speak to my elders as it shows respect," 

     "When you're here you don't have to bow Aria," I explained. "There are other ways to show respect like not yelling at me or simply just being nice,"

     "You can call me Mama T and I'll find that respectful Aria. Try and relax," Mama explained. 

     "Master said I cannot relax as relaxation is a sign of weakness. I must always be on guard," 

     "Well yo Massa doesn't control you here Aria," Solo assured. "You're safe around us. You have to try and forget some of the things that your Massa taught you if you'd like to experience life for yourself and not for Massa," 

     "We've all been in situations similar to yours sweetheart. We didn't have a Massa but Bey, Kelly, and I have all been under very strict management and it took us some time to learn that it is okay to live for ourselves and not our management," Chelle comforted. 

     "What Chelle said. If you truly want to enjoy your month with us and make the best of it, you're gonna have to disregard some of the things that you were taught," Kelly explained. 

     It really seems like everybody is working hard to make sure that Aria actually enjoys life outside of wherever she was raised. I'm not sure if it's because they pit her, or if they know that if this doesn't work then Jayden will be killed. It could actually be both, but I'm proud of my family for making an effort. If we're being honest I'm scared shitless, but it helps to see that my family is in this with me. 

     "Aria I've been where you are. When I met Bey I was so scared, I actually thought about running away many times but I didn't. I promise that you'll like her and our family. There's never a boring day with us and there's always somebody there to help you back up when you fall, physically and metaphorically," Jayden comforted. 

     I pray this doesn't go south. 

Author's Note

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