Love Bites

Ch. 6

**5 Weeks Later**

Onika // Nicki

I don't know how much more I can put up with this shit. Bey's back in Cali, so I'm stuck with just Rihanna at the house, again. She's somehow gotten worse than she ever was before. I don't get it. I have a date with Shay tomorrow, so I at least won't have to deal with her for a few hours. This is only our 3rd date. Both of us get so busy that we haven't been able to see each other as much as we'd like, and it sucks.

I hear my phone ringing after stepping out of the shower. I go over and answer it after seeing it was Bey.

"Hello?"
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"Hey, Nick! I was calling to let you know I have to extend my trip. There's more that needs to be done than I'd originally thought."
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I stay silent and don't say anything at first before I'm able to muster up an "Okay."
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"Nick... everything ok?"
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"Yup. Peachy. So when will you be home?"
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"Next week, but Shawn should be coming home on time, I believe his trip was to the UK, and he'll be back on Wednesday. Liza will be going grocery shopping tomorrow, so make sure you write a list of what you want her to get you."
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"Ok. Be safe."
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"You too, love. I'll call to check in later."
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"K." I hit end and slouch down on the bed.

More fucking time with just Rihanna. Great.

Shay😏😏😏👀👀👀

"Everything going according to plan?" My boss's deep voice booming on the other line.

"Yes, everything is going the way you requested."

"Have you met the 3 siblings yet?"

"Not all three. They're rarely at home at the same time. I'm taking Nicki on a date tonight."

"See if you can get her to invite you in. I need you to remove the protection spell, and you can only do that if you're inside. Only if Beyoncé isn't there. She'll be able to read your mind, so don't do it if she's there."

"Yes, sir. I'll call later tonight with an update."

Onika // Nicki

I hear the doorbell, so I quickly leave the kitchen to answer. Apparently I was too slow because Rihanna had already opened the door.

Great.

"Hey, you ready?" Shay asks, a little nervous from Rih's intense gaze. I nod my head and smile. "You look beautiful." I blush and grab her hand.

Before I can leave the house Rihanna grabs my arm and stops me from moving. I turn around and give her a very confused look. "Hol on, she'll be out in a sec." She slams the door in shays face, and my mouth drops.

"What, Robyn?" I snap and snatch my arm away from her. I now know her actual name and use it when she pisses me off.

"Look, I don't think you should go with her." I cock my head back and furrow my eyebrows.

"Why?"

"I get a hella shady read on her. If Bey was here, she'd tell you the same."

"Welp, she isn't, and if Bey tells me when she gets here next week that somethings off with her, I'll listen." I shrug my shoulders.

"But you won't listen tuh me?" I shake my head no. "Why?"

"Because you treat me like shit. Bey only has my best interest at heart, and I can trust her. Now, if you'll excuse me." I open the door and walk to Shay. Apologizing for what happened and not looking back at Rih.

Who the fuck does she think she is?

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"I had fun tonight." Shay says and smiles at me as we reach my door.