The New Principal

Forty-Four

May 24th

Atlanta, GA

Robert "Meek" Williams

"Damn. You actually growing up.", I said.

"Yup. Graduating tomorrow.", Nicki said smiling.

She took pictures in her cap and gown and I smiled.

"Don't cry Rihmeek."

I laughed and she started taking it off.

"I'll shed tears tomorrow when I see you walking on that stage. Can't believe you're finally graduating."

She giggled and look down, playing with her fingers and I wrapped my arms around her from behind.

"I remember when I decided against living with you.", she said and I laughed.

"Now look at you. In a relationship with me and living with me."

I kissed her neck and placed my head on her shoulder.

"I love you Meek."

"I love you more Nicki."

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"Didn't know you were having a family get together again K.", I said.

"Well I knew you wouldn't come if I told you we were having one.", Kathy said.

"Good thing you know your child."

I finished drinking my soda and went to the backyard. I saw Nicki laughing with some of my family and I smiled.

"Tomorrow is the big day huh?", Na asked.

"Yup. She's so excited. I decided that Ima stay here until Dante graduates.", I said.

"Good. That boy loves you."

"I consider him apart of the family. I'm always going to look after him."

"What's up Meek." Chris said.

"Who else with you?", I asked.

"Bey, August, and Rih."

"Alright."

My phone vibrated and it was a text from Nicki's dad.

"Watch Nic for me."

"We will.", Kathy said and I nodded.

Onika "Nicki" Maraj

I saw Meek walking back in the house and I went in.

"Meek! Where are you going?"

"Ima be back baby. I promise."

He kissed my forehead and I watched him walk out the house.

"Come on Nic. We'll keep you company.", Bey said.

Rih grabbed my hand and we all walked back outside.

"We're finally graduating.", August said.

"We should go out and party tonight.", Chris said.

"That's not happening because number one, you have a pregnant girlfriend and number two, I don't party.", I said.

"Come on Nic. Try something different."

"I wanna be up under Meek. There has been a lot of shootings lately and I don't want to get caught up in that."

"Well then we can have a party at Meek's house.", Bey said.