In Front of the Mic

Chapter Ten: When I'm gone

Tiffani POV

"So... how are things with you and Chris?"

Nicki said while taking a sip of her frappuccino. We've gotten pretty close since she invited us to go with her to Ty's house.

"How many times do I have to say it, we're just friends, but I did take him to meet my mom"

"Aww that's cute! Did she like him?"

"Like him? She fucking loves him Nic. Like seriously, she was like 'So are you interested in him?', 'NiNi you need a man', and her famous... 'I just want you to be happy honey.' I love her to death, but she stays in my business."

"Haha, but I feel her though you too pretty to be single baby? What's the real problem though? Cause I don't see y'all 'just being friends' as the real reason why you and Chris ain't together. I mean what the fuck else are y'all supposed to be before you date?"

"I mean... I wanna date Chris, but I don't wanna upset Ty."

"Why would he be mad? Their like best friends."

"Exactly and me and Ty used to date."

She almost spit out her coffee. She looked me bug eyed and tilted her head.

"For real? I mean y'all be like 'that's my brother' or 'Aye sis' all the damn time how y'all get back to that when y'all used to fuck around? I mean when I break up with somebody I don't ever wanna see they ass again."

"Well, our break up was different and we've been friends since third grade so shit like that is nothing to us."

I began to think about our kiss... ugh I wanted him so bad. Does that make me a bad person? I can see my self being happy with Chris, but Ty and I have history. I was in deep thought when Nicki started snapping her hands in front of my face.

"Aye what you thinking about, barb?"

"Nicki, I need advice... I really like Chris, but at the same time I still kinda have feelings for Tyga. He came over my house the other day and... we kissed. I mean that kiss had me ready to do all types of freaky shit with Tyga."

"Pause... TMI. I don't really know what to tell you though. Take some time and explore your options. Things changed since you and Ty last saw each other see if you can accept those changes. Don't count Chris out either. He's under a lot of pressure with the media, so if you're gonna be with him you gotta be able to stay by his side in front of the cameras and behind the scenes."

Nicki was right, that's why I love talking to her. She doesn't pick sides. Ty and I have grown a bit since the last time we met, I mean he's famous now. I hope it hasn't all gone to head. Chris is going through a lot too, I heard he was having problems getting his album off the ground... maybe I could help. After all... it is kinda my job. My phone started ringing... it was my mom.

"Hey mommy! How are you?"

"I'm fine baby, could you come down to the house baby? There's a young boy here and he won't tell me why he's here until you get here."

"Umm ok... I'll be there in 30 or 45 minutes."

"Is everything ok, barb?"

"I don't know. I have to get to my mom's house."

"Come on, I'll follow you."

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I pulled up to my mom's house and waited on Nicki, she showed up a few minutes later.

"Girl you know I almost got a ticket cause of yo ass? You were going 85 in a 60mph zone. You betta be happy you ain't get caught."

"I'm sorry Nic, I wasn't really paying attention."