Realize: Book 2

Outtake

Disclaimer: I do not own the rights to any (song) names/persons mentioned in this story. This is a fictitious representation of events. Uses are for entertainment purposes only.

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January 4th, 2015 - 11:32am - Knowles-Maraj Residence - Baldwin, NY

"I mean you don't think we want some nice thick lips to suck on? And some broad sexy shoulders. And a dick print you can see from here to the Series Tower."

Nicki put her hands on her hips with a flourish as she finished her lines. I howled laughing.

"Oh my God I can't take you." I cried. "I can't do this, I can't do this."

Nicki smacked her lips. "You're supposed to be helping me."

Lala snickered too. "It was kinda funny."

"Stopppp." Nicki whined. "Y'all making me feel like I'm doing a bad job."

"You're doing a great job." I cackled. "You're just not acting. You're just reciting the lines cause you're afraid that we're gonna laugh."

"And we're supposed to laugh, it's a comedy."

Nicki pouted. "So how should I do it?"

"I don't know." I threw my hands up. "You're the actress. Be serious I guess. Don't ask me."

"I'm taking a break."

"Suit yourself." I rolled off the bed. "I'm getting water."

"Get me some too." Lala asked.

Nicki crossed her arms. "I want a soda."

"So three waters." I rolled my eyes as I made my way down the carpeted steps of our two story home. I had finally moved the last of my things in a little over a week ago. It was one of my better decisions.

I tip-toed around the many boxes littered around the kitchen before I made it to the fridge. The house was still in the process of being furnished and though I could handle the task myself, Nicki surprisingly took a week off to help me decorate and get things in order.

"I wanna know how you're spending my money." She joked. But I knew she just wanted an excuse to spend time with me.

I grabbed three bottled waters from the fridge on the left, Nick insisted on keeping the food and the drinks separate, just as the landline rang. I snatched the phone off the hook.

"Knowles-Maraj residence." I uncapped my water and took a long sip.

"Don't tell meh you've gone and gotten hitched before I could even meet ya child."

My eyes nearly fell out of my skull. That could only be one person. "Mrs. Maraj I-" I choked.

"Carol or Mama is fine." She replied smoothly. "So tell meh. Has Onika lost her God given common sense?"

"N-No. We're not married." I could barely get my words out. This is was not how I anticipated meeting Nicki's mother. "We're just-"

"Shacking up?" She chuckled. I was speechless. "I'm calling because my magician of a daughter didn't show up for Thanksgiving or Christmas. I am understanding of her work schedule but I would still like ta spend time with my children during this time of year. Tell Onika we're having a family dinner on the 10th of this month. I would like to see you there Beyoncé."

"Um s-sure." I stuttered. "Should I give Nicki the phone?"

"No. Just relay the message. And give my love."

"Yeah, of course."

"We will talk soon. Be blessed child."

"Yeah. Thanks for calling." I nodded awkwardly. "I'll see you soon."

I hung up and leaned against the kitchen counter in complete shock. I knew meeting Nicki's mom was inevitable but I still wasn't ready for a possible repeat of the breakfast table. That was nightmarish enough. What if bring me home caused more of the same drama? Or worse. What if Carol thought I wasn't good enough?

"Beyonceeeeeeeeeeé!" Nicki hollered over the banister.

"What!" I huffed.

"Where's my soda?"

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A/N:

This is just a teaser chapter for those of you that are distraught over Real Eyes ending. I don't think I'll actually be keeping it but I wanted you to familiarize yourselves with a new setting/new chapter in their lives.

It'd be pretty cool if you added this to your reading list and left me your thoughts on the chapter 💖

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