Behind the rhymes

Chapter 26

*Onika*

Today was the day we were flying back to LA after a few days in the Bahamas. It was a blast, and I think we all needed this break. Especially Bey, who, as soon as we got on the jet, was back on her phone, totally immersed in planning her next rehearsal day.

By the way, we went on another date last night. This time, we tried jet skiing, and to be honest, it was fun as hell. I was a little nervous at first, considering my fear of the ocean, but Bey stayed with me the whole time, so I felt safe. Afterward, we went to eat at a local restaurant. The place was charming, and the people were so friendly and welcoming. I had such a good time with Bey, and it really felt like this trip brought us closer together.

Everyone on the jet was doing their own thing. I was stretched out on one of the couches in the main area, scrolling through tweeter. My mom was somewhere with Ms Tina, who had basically been her best friend the entire trip. Lauren and Robyn were bothering the kids in another room, and I could hear Ming interviewing Kelly, Michelle and Solange further back in the jet. As much as I was going to miss the Bahamas, I was a little glad the trip was ending because I couldn't wait to see the final version of this long ass vlog Ming had been filming.

After what felt like forever, Bey finally came out of her little workspace and collapsed right on me, her head resting on my lap and her arms wrapping around my waist. I put my phone away and gently stroked her hair. "Is everything okay ?"

She looked up at me with a smile. "Actually, yes. My team did an amazing job while I was on this 'break', so I'm happy."

"That's great ! If you're happy, then I'm happy too. When and where is the first show of the tour again ?"

"December 10th, in Spain." She replied. Then she gave me a mischievous look. "Oh, and I have something to ask you and you better say yes."

I raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "What is it ?"

"Would you like to perform the Flawless remix with me at the Paris show ? I'll be performing two nights there, and I want as my guest for the second night."

My eyes went wide, and I just stared at her for a moment, trying to process what she'd just asked me. Performing with her ? In Paris ?

"Wait...are you serious ?" I finally managed to say, feeling a mix of excitement and nerves flood over me.

"Of course I'm serious." She replied, laughing softly as she brushed a strand of hair away from my face. "I want to share the stage with you, We've never done that before and I know the crowd will go crazy when they see us together."

I felt a smile spread across my face as I thought about it. It would be our first time performing together and I know the fans will go crazy, that's for sure.

"Then I'm completely in ! I'll talk to Wayne about it."

"Good. Now, can I have a kiss ?" She asked with a playful grin.

"You know you don't need to ask." I replied.

I leaned down, brushing my lips against hers. There was that familiar warmth, the feeling that made everything else fade away whenever I was with her.

"Oh my god, get a room !" Kelly's voice snapped us out of our little moment, making us both laugh as we pulled apart.

"Excuse you!" I shot back playfully, grabbing a
pillow next to me and tossing it in her direction. "Stop being a hater."

"She's just jealous." Bey chimed in.

"Jealous of what, exactly ?" Kelly teased, catching the pillow. "I'm just trying to spare the rest of us from all this lovey-dovey stuff."