Zonnique
"Ooh who is she mommy?" Ariana asked as we walked in the living room. Cat was sitting on the couch, with her laptop and notebook. Her hair was pulled up in a bun and she had glasses on.
"This is my friend Catherine but call her Cat"
"Hi Cat! I'm Ariana but you can call me Ari" she said politely then shook her hand.
Cat smiled, before closing her laptop then setting it on the table. "I love your name!"
"Thanks. Yours is better... hey do you wanna have a teaparty with me?" Ariana asked anxiously.
"Sure let's go!" Cat replied getting up off the couch, "you don't mind right?" she asked looking at me.
I shook my head no with a laugh. "I'll go get started on dinner. You guys go ahead"
Once they were upstairs, I went into the kitchen and looked around for something to cook. I went to the grocery store before coming home so we had many types of food. I decided to make jambalaya mix with shrimp and various peppers. I put the rice in boiling water while sauteeing the baby shrimps. The food was done around seven o'clock. I made three plates, three cups of lemon flavored tea and silverware.
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"Mommy can I sleep with you tonight?" Ariana asked peeking her head through my door.
"Of course come in baby" I replied patting the bed.
She smiled and walked inside my room, closing the door behind her. She hopped on my bed sitting between my legs. I removed the pink bow from her hair allowing it to puff up in a big afro. It's been so long since I've been able to just spend time with my daughter. Those visitation days weren't long enough for me. Ariana is my everything, the air I breathe literally. If anybody even thought of hurting her I'd be right behind bars.
"Hey mom.."
"Yeah?"
"I don't wanna live with daddy anymore" Ariana said randomly.
My face slightly wrinkled up. "Why not?"
"Because I want to be with you everyday"
"Alright I'll talk to your dad about it. You know you're going to regular school right?" I asked.
She turned around with her eyebrows raised high. "Like poor kids?"
"Ariana they're not poor. The kids at public schools are normal unlike you. Both your parents are.. somewhat special" I explained awkwardly. Ariana has been homeschooled all her life and she's around celebrity kids. I'm nervous about her joining public schools because I know it'll be hard to fit in.
She fiddled with her thumbs and sighed. "Okay..."
"Let's talk about something fun!"
"Like?"
"Your birthday which is in two days duh!" I explained tickling her. She giggled uncontrollably begging me to stop.
I stopped and allowed her to catch her breath.
"So what do you wanna do babes?"
"I'm sure but I'll let you know" Ariana yawned covering her mouth. Her eyes got droopy and I knew she was becoming tired.
She moved from between my legs and got in comfortable spot on the bed. I smiled then turned the lamp off laying next to her. I kissed her forehead, removing some curls away from her eyes.
"Good night princess"
9:00 am.
The sound of my cellphone ringing caused me to groan loudly. Who could possibly be calling this early? Nobody important. I pressed ignore without looking at the caller I.D and slowly closed my eyes. I hate when someone interrupts my sleep especially in the mornings. As I began dozing off, the phone rang again. I sucked my sit while sitting up against the headboard. I looked over at Ariana who was sleeping peacefully. I answered my phone but all I heard was an automatic voice.
"This is a collect call from Christopher-"
I quickly pressed one anxiously waiting to hear his voice.
"Zonnique?"
"Yeah it's me. Hey Chris, is everything okay?" I asked sounding nervous.
"Well not really but I'm trying to stay positive. This detective or whatever is going to stop by your house later today. He's going to ask you about Shad so be prepared aight?"
I cringed at the sound of his name. I know hate is a strong word but I truly hate that son of a bitch.
"Okay? Can I press charges against him?"
"I think you should but it's your choice Nique" Chris sighed. He didn't sound sad or anything, just frustrated. I know he doesn't want to be in there and he does not deserve this.
"Baby when are you coming home?"
"Soon, supposedly after you talk to them I'll be sent home. I miss you already through"
A small smile appeared on my face. "I miss you more"
"What are you doing?"
"Well I was sleeping before you big headed ass called me. Why'd you call so early anyways?" I asked as he laughed somewhat.
"Because I needed to hear your voice but I didn't know you'd be sounding like the boogey man"
"Shut up!"
"I'm just playing ugly.."
"Fifteen seconds remaining"
I frowned before rolling my eyes. Ten minutes is not enough time to talk to Chris at all.
"Bye Christopher, I love you!"
"I love you too baby and I'll see you-"
Before he could finish the line clicked causing me to curse under my breath. This is pure bullshit. Hopefully when that detective gets here we can clear all this up. The sooner we do, I'll have my baby back.
