Chapter 18: Lost & Found

Nicki’s P.O.V.

I stood in the doorway and looked at Drake as he stared at My. I could tell he was speechless. I just got home and this is what I hear.

“Aubrey can I talk to you for a second?” I called out. He told My he would be right back and he walked over to me. We walked to the bedroom and closed the door. “You don’t have to do this,” I shook my head. Why would she ask him to be her dad?

“Nicki, I want to do this,” he shocked me. I stared at him as he rubbed the back of his neck.

“You want to be her dad?” I asked.

“Yeah, I love My as if she was my own anyway. I love you and even if we don’t end up together, I want to be part of that child’s life,” he walked towards me. He wiped the tears that were flowing from my eyes and pulled me into a hug.

“I love you too and she couldn’t have asked for a better father,” I told him before pecking his lips. We walked back to My’s room and she was still sitting on her bed while swinging her feet back and forth.

“Mylan, if you want me to be your daddy then I will,” he smiled at her. My jumped off the bed and ran to Drake.

“Yay!” She cheered as he spun her around.

“Time for bed,” I reminded her.

“Okay mommy,” she said as Drake put her in bed. I kissed her forehead and then Drake followed while tucking her in.

“I love you,” he told My.

“I love you too daddy,” she kissed his cheek and then mine.

“Goodnight Mylan,” I rubbed her head.

“Goodnight mommy and daddy,” she whispered before we turned off her light and went to bed. We got in bed and held each other.

“I want you two to move in,” he offered.

“What?” I blinked a couple times in shock once again.

“You’re over here all the time. I don’t see why you don’t just move in,” he shrugged.

“Okay,” I smiled as he kissed me.

“I love you Onika,” he whispered as we got comfortable.

“I love you too Aubrey,” I whispered back.

~

“What!?” My aunt yelled.

“He’s a really great guy and he cares about Mylan and I,” I told her.

“You’re moving in with a guy I haven’t even met?” She shook her head.

“Please Auntie. I love him,” I admitted.

“I want to meet this boy Onika,” she stated.

“There’s one slight problem with that,” I bit my lip nervously as she stared at me.

“What’s the problem?” She crossed her arms at me.

“He’s my dance coach,” I whispered. She threw her hands up in the air.

“Where did I go wrong with raising you? How would your mom feel about you trying to move in with a grown man,” she raised an eyebrow.

“Auntie, he means the world to me. Just let’s have him over for dinner tomorrow and you can meet him,” I tried to explain to her.

“If I find one flaw with that boy Onika, you’re done with him,” she said while walking away.

Cassie’s P.O.V.

“How are you feeling?” I asked CeeJay when she woke up.

“Better than before,” she mumbled before grabbing the mug of coffee I got her.

“What were you thinking Cee?” I was truly concerned.

“I don’t even know. We all know I pop molly but Nae wanted to try and I forgot she had a condition. I’m so sorry,” she had tears in her eyes.

“I’m not the one who deserves that apology,” I reminded her.

“I know,” she nodded.

Blake’s P.O.V.

“What happened?” Chimere asked me as she handed me some coffee.

“She kissed me!” I said as I laid on her bed. When I came over here crying, she let me right in.

“And? I thought that was what you wanted?” She scrunched up her face.

“She was drunk. She would never do that if she was sober,” I shook my head unconvinced.

“What’s so special about her anyway?” She sat next to me as I shrugged.

“I don’t even know. She just has always been there for me and I’m just stupid. I fall for people who I can count on and I’m not even sure if I love her. How would I know what love feels like?” I sighed.

“You deserve to find love Blake. Everyone deserves to find love,” she shrugged.

“Have you ever been in love?” I asked her.

“I fell in love with the idea of falling in love. My last boyfriend wasn’t the best boyfriend but I thought he was pure perfection. Then he started drinking more and becoming abusive and aggressive,” she looked terrified.

“Is that why Coach Graham is always so overprotective with you?” I grew curious.

“That’s part of the reason. His family sorta took me in at a young age so I grew up around him also. He’s like a big brother,” she explained. If only she could convince Nicki that.

Drake’s P.O.V.

I’m not gonna lie, when Nicki called and said that her aunt wanted to have breakfast, I grew nervous. My palms are sweaty as I knocked on the door. Nicki opened it and smiled. “Hey baby,” she hugged me then pecked my lips.

“Stop being so nervous,” she told me and I just shook my head.

“She’s your aunt Nic, if I slip up then it’s done with,” to say I was scared would be an understatement.

“Daddy!” My ran and jumped into my arms.

“Hey beautiful,” I kissed her head as I notice a women looking on from afar. After I put My down, I went over to the women.

“Hello, I’m Aubrey,” I put my hand out.

“You can just call me Naira,” she shook my hand and gave me a stern face. I’ll admit that she was very intimidating.

~

“You do know that this is illegal right?” She reminded us for the millionth time.

“Nicki and I have not had sex,” I informed her.

“I’m still a virgin Auntie!” She was annoyed with me being question so much.

“Just reminding you two,” she sat back.

“Auntie! Daddy can make the best pancakes in the whole world!” Mylan exclaimed from her seat.

“Is that so? When did she start calling him daddy?” She looked over at us.

“A couple of days ago and it was completely her choice,” Nicki stated before picking up our plates. “You want to help me clean up My?” She asked her. Mylan eagerly nodded and took the rest of the dishes to the sink.

“I need to know right now if you’re 100% committed to Nicki and Mylan,” Naira looked me in my eyes.

“I love Nicki and Mylan with all of my heart. I could lose everything but I would risk my life for those two. They’re all I have,” I shrugged.

“I like you Aubrey. Be good to my niece,” she smiled small before Nicki and My came back.

Nicki’s P.O.V.

I went upstairs and found Blake staring out a window. I sat down next to her in her room and waited for her to speak.

“So I think I’m a lesbian,” she bluntly stated while keeping her gaze out the window.

“Okay,” I nodded. I was shocked but Blake has been known to be opened to new things so I can’t say I’m completely shocked. “Was it Nae who made you realize this?” I questioned her as I looked out the window also.

“I’m in love with her Nika,” she finally broke down in tears. I pulled her into a hug as she explained everything.

“So you guys kissed?” I asked just to make sure I heard her right.

“Yes but she was drunk and doesn’t even remember,” Blake had finally stopped crying.

“So what are you going to do now?” I locked eyes with her and she seemed lost.

“Get over her,” she said sadly.

“You’re not gonna tell her how you feel?” I wanted Blake to get this feeling out of her so she can be free. You can’t keep these feelings locked up. Who knows, maybe she’ll tell Nae and they’ll live happily ever after.

“Nope,” she popped gum in her mouth and went back into her zone of focusing on her thoughts. I knew there was no point in arguing with Blake.

Nae’s P.O.V.

If Nicki and Blake didn’t want to be bothered with me then fine. I don’t need them anyway.

“Hey,” I hugged CeeJay before sitting down at the table. She called me and told me that she wanted to meet at the café.

“Hey, how are you feeling?” She asked.

“Not you too,” I groaned as I put my head on the table.

“I just don’t want you over doing it. Anyways, I got it,” she smiled.

“You did!? How soon can you do it?” I was truly happy by this news.

“Probably right after final cuts and then a little later on the other will be ready,” she explained.

“Thank you CeeJay,” I said sincerely.

“No need to thank me. This is about me too,” she laughed before ordering coffee.

Drake’s P.O.V.

            Nicki and My came back to my place to just hang out after breakfast. We were currently watching Frozen. I didn’t want to but I can’t say no to My. My phone started ringing so stepped away from the living room.

“Hello?” I answered without looking at the caller id.

“Aubrey,” her voice cracked.

“Mere!?” I was scared because she sounded a mess.

“He said he was sorry. I should have known better,” she sounded drunk.

“Mere, where are you right now?” I grabbed my jacket. She explained the address and I promised to pick her up.

“Where are you going?” Nicki asked before I could grab my keys.

“Look Mere is drunk and a mess so I need to pick her up,” I quickly explained. She nodded but her face remained stone. “Don’t be like that. I’ll be back before you know it,” I peck her forehead before running out the door.

Chimere’s P.O.V.

As soon as Aubrey pulled up by the curb, I ran into his arms.

“I’m sorry. I should have listened to you and never agreed to meet with him,” I cried into his chest.

“You damn right you should have,” he mumbled before pulling away and looking at my face.

“Did that nigga put his hands on you!?” His eyes darken as he backed away from me.

“It doesn’t matter,” I tried to reassure him but he shook his head.

“Like hell it don’t. Where is that nigga?” He started looking around the area.

“He’s gone. Can you just take me home?” I pleaded.

“I’m not letting you be alone tonight. You can crash at my house,” he offered.

“Okay,” I nodded and got into the car. Nights like theses make me grateful that I have Aubrey in my life.

~

            “I have to warn you before you enter that you were right,” he mumbled while we stayed seated in his car.

“Right about what?” I scrunched up my eyebrows.

“I’m in love with her,” he looked me in my eyes.

“Jesus Aubrey, do you have any idea what this could do to you?” I wasn’t surprised that this happened but he needs to realize the risk he’s taking.

“I know but I love Nicki and Mylan,” he said honestly.

“She calls you her dad?” I was curious because I know Aubrey and he seemed like he would take up a role like that.

“Yeah,” he smiled slightly.

“I don’t approve of your decision but I’ll support you Aubrey,” I pecked his cheek.

“Thank you,” he hugged me before helping me out of the car. I could barely stand so he carried me into his house.

“Really Aubrey?” Nicki stood there with her arms crossed.