The Daughters: Adopted by Renée Elise Goldsberry and Daveed Diggs

Tessa Brooks

A month later
Nicole's POV
Renée was working on a project when I got off of school. So, Violet came and picked me up along with Alexandrea. When we get to her apartment, Alexandrea and I go up to her room and start on homework. We just finished our Spanish homework when Violet comes in. "Lexi, Nikki, this is my friend Tessa..." She starts. "Brooks. The competition shook, These guys upon me I got'em with the hook. Let me educate ya, and I ain't talking book. Panera is your home? So stop calling my phone. I'm flying like a drone. They buying like a loan. Yeah I smell good, Is that your boys cologne?"I cut her off. Tessa laughs. "I thought you didn't like team 10." Alexandrea says. "I only like Tessa and Nick." I say. "And don't get me started on that idiot of a brother Jake has." I finish. "It's nice to meet you guys." Tessa says. "Get back to doing your homework. Your mom is picking you up in an hour. Right Nicole?" Violet asks. "Yes." I say. They turn to leave and before I do I manage to get out "Tessa, I'm sorry the Martinez Twins kicked you out of team 10!" She says "It's alright." And leaves.
Alexandrea's POV
We are doing our math homework when, I overhear Violet and Tessa talking. Nicole and I quiet down and listen.
V: Tessa, Thanks for quitting Team 10 for me.
T: No problem. I'm sorry Jake cheated on you with Erika.
V: It's fine. I have Daveed and Alexandrea. We are all fine.
T: I know you and Jake broke up, but, you got another man really quick. How is that possible?
V: I know right! Daveed really is amazing and I think he might propose soon.
T: That's great. Wait, were you cheating on Jake with Daveed?
V: Okay, just between you and me, I was.
T: So then why were you upset when Jake cheated on you?
V: I don't know. It just happened so quick.
"Nicole, can you mind me about what the code of hamarabi was?" I ask. She nods. She grabs her textbook and reads. Then she gets to some of the rules. "If a wife is found cheating with another man, than the woman and the man with whom she cheated will be tied up and cast into the water." She says. Then she whispers "It gets better. It always does. Don't let the gloomy, take away from your soonshine." "That last part seems familiar." I say, laughing. "I got it from Tia Jasmine." She says. Then Renée comes in. "Hey Aunt Renée." I say. "Hey Mom!" Nicole says. "Hey. Listen I have some big news for you guys!" She says. "What is it mom?" Nicole asks. "You guys both placed in Career Exploration. Your going to the SLC next month in Albany. Congratulations!" Renée says. "Thank you so much for telling us." I say. "Of course. Now Nicole, let's get going, Your dad and I are taking you out for a celebration dinner." She says. "Bye guys." I say. They start to leave, but, Nicole runs up to me and whispers "Make sure you tell your dad tomorrow when he gets back from Sundance." In my ear. I nod and hug her.
The Next Day
"Whas up!" I hear my dad shout as he comes through the front door. I was in my room, listening to clippings, and yet again was listening into conversations. "Hey babe. How was Sundance?" Violet asked. I rolled my eyes. I absolutely despised her. "Good. Where is my daughter?" He asks. "In her room." She says. I put my earbuds back in and him what the heck I gotta do. The door to my room opens and there stands my dad, Anthony, Jasmine, Rafael, and Oak. "Dad!" I scream, running into his arms. "Hey kiddo." He says. "How was Sundance?" I ask. "It was great." He says. "I'm so excited to see blindspotting!" I say. They all smile. "Well we got to go Diggs. Nice seeing ya!" Anthony says, and him, Jasmine, and oak leave. "Ah, Sundance was fun but I missed being with my daughter and my girlfriend." Dad says. "Dad? About her." I start. "What?" He asks. Raf, leaves the room and closes the door. I start crying and explain everything that happened yesterday. Dad gets really mad and runs into the kitchen. Him and Violet fight while I cry. Then Raf comes in to me. He explains what happened and comforted me after saying that he comforted my dad. Then dad comes in and we just sit there all crying together.