𝖀𝖓𝖊𝖉𝖎𝖙𝖊𝖉 🦠
𝕾𝖔𝖗𝖗𝖞 𝖋𝖔𝖗 𝖙𝖍𝖎𝖘 𝖑𝖔𝖓𝖌 𝖈𝖍𝖆𝖕𝖙𝖊𝖗
Three blissful months has passed, Nova and Ace became inseparable companions. However Nova is still with her insecure boyfriend despite the emotional and physical abuse she's received , she doesn't want to give up on their dysfunctional relationship.
Nova lifted herself onto her barstool as she nibbled on some pickles and peanut butter. As she snacked she read over some letters that she received from her siblings today. Nova genuinely missed being in her family presence, but she knew the consequences of mentioning her family to Deonte.
"Aye, Nova!" Deonte hollered as he slammed the front door to their penthouse.
Nova quickly stuffed her letters into her Chanel bag that sat in the barstool to her right, "Kitchen..." She trailed off trying to zip her purse up. He walked into the kitchen with white roses in his left hand, "Yo fat ass always eating." He chuckled shaking his head while Nova uncomfortably laughed.
"But these are for you baby." He handed her the roses while showing off the smile that won her over, "They're beautiful Dee..." She stated before smelling them. "Let me put these in some water." She said getting up from the barstool she was sitting in.
"Nova can we talk." Deonte sat down at the barstool that was close to him, but on the other hand Nova became panicky, "About?" She turned around placing the vase filled of roses onto the countertop.
"I'm ready to start a family." He revealed causing her eyes to widen, "We been together since you were 16 years old Nova, it's time you start having my babies. Also we can name the baby Dova, that's our ship name." He expressed with solemnity.
Nova silently played with her left ear before saying anything, "Umm Dee...I not ready for any kids right now." She apprehensively push her hair behind her ear before looking down. "What da fuck you mean bitch? I'm 28 years old, I'm not getting any younger" He vociferate loudly making her jump a bit.
"And I'm 22..." She mutter out which infuriated him, "Every since yo ass started kickin' it with that bitch ass nigga from across the hall..." He was absolutely incensed that he couldn't find the correct words to use.
"Nova yo ass is really getting beside yo' self and I should knock yo head off yo muthafuckin shoulders!" He growled as she tense up, but something came over Nova.
"You swore you'll never abuse me again but you still do...I'm not having your fuckin' kids until you treat me right!" She holler then soon felt repentant when she seen Deonte taking off his leather belt. "I-I'm sorry Dee, I really-" Nova backed away from him trying to apologize but was cut off.
"Shut da fuck up bitch I got something for yo hoe ass!" He yelled while hitting her with the leather belt. All you could hear was her pleads, sobs, and her skin against the belt.
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Ace just came back from his afternoon jog with his neighbor Mr. Mitchell. Mitchell maybe 60 years old but has stamina of a 30 year old man.
As the two man walked to their penthouse they seen Mitchell wife Eleanor come rushing out of their penthouse with a baseball bat and pepper spray. "Ellie what you doing?" Mitchell semi yelled which startled her.
"Jesus Mitch..." She paused and placed her right hand over her heart, "I have no time to chitchat with you I'm about to go crack someone skull open." She proceeded with her mission until her husband stopped her from knocking on Nova and Deonte door.
"Ellie, I told you to stay out of their business." Mitchell sign while Ace listen to their conversation puzzled, "Mitch that boy is in there beating on that girl I just know it and that scream I just heard proves it." Eleanor snatched her hand away from husband only for it to be snatched right back.
"Forgive me, but are y'all talking about Nova and her boyfriend?" Ace was very baffled because Nova always seemed so happy around him. "Yes hunny, and that poor baby is getting beaten like-" Eleanor was cut off by her husband, "Ellie you don't know that." Mitchell said through gritted teeth.
"Yes I do!" Ace grew tired of hearing the married couple vehemently disagreed on this topic so he intervene, "Aye, I know Nova so I go see if everything all right. Okay?" They both agreed before walking back to their penthouse, "And you better tell me all the details too!" Eleanor yelled before closing the door.
Before Ace could knock the door swung open and he was met with Deonte who had a duffel bag in his hand. Ace had no time for the shit so he got straight to the point, "Y'all good in there?"
"Just a little disagreement." Deonte nonchalantly placed his glasses on his face, "I gotten complaints about domestic abuse going on." Ace stated. "People talk, anyway I gotta head out..." Deonte trailed off looking at his watch before rushing off.
Ace watched him disappear down the hall, he noticed that the door was slightly open so he took that opportunity to let himself in. "Nov where ya at girl?" He called out for her but got no answer so he walked farther inside to hear her whimpers and sniffles coming from her bathroom.
"Nov open the door it's s me Ace." He spoke with so much concern in his voice, "Ace can you please come back tomorrow, I'm not presentable right now." She sniveled out. "Nov I just wanna make sure your okay. Just please open the door for your Acey Wacey." He tried reasoning with her by using the nickname she gave him.
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10 minutes later the door slowly opened revealing her busted lip, bruised right eye, and the red welts that the belt left on her body. It was very visual to see because she had on Nike spandex shorts with a Nike t-shirt.
Ace was beyond livid, but before he went off he embraced her in a warm hug, he rubbed her back and kissed the crown of her head as her crying die down in his chest. "I know I'm not the chief of this state, but we can get him on a domestic violence charge or I could just kill him..." He mumbled the last part.
Nova knew she wasn't gone press charges on Deonte she loved him too much, he was her first everything and she still had faith that he'll change one of these days. "I think about it Acey Wacey." She looked up at him before sighing into his chest more.
"Nov imma tell you what my family has instilled in my lil' sister. Your beautiful, intelligent, and a feisty lil thang and you should have the most virtuous man just like the virtuous woman you are." He whispered in her ear while raking his fingers though her hair.
"And Nova please let that sink into that big head of yours." Ace joked but was serious at the same time as Nova playful hit his chest. But Ace left her in a deep thought was she really beautiful or intelligent, because a person with common sense would have been left this situation.
