Chapter 23: Known As Miracles

Blake’s P.O.V.

I sat in the chair next to Nae’s bed in the hospital. She’s stable and is resting. The doctor people who survive what she did are known as miracles. I thank god for that miracle because I don’t know what I would’ve done if she wasn’t okay. Everyone went home and her sister is coming back in a couple hours. I saw her opening her eyes as she looked around the room. She looked scared until she laid eyes on me.

“Where am I?” She was confused.

“You’re in hospital,” I kept my stale face.

“Why?” She asked me.

“Because you overdosed Jaznae! What the fuck do you mean why!?” I snapped at her.

“I know that. Why did you save me?” She cut her eyes at me.

“You know what, fuck this,” I got up and tossed the note at her before I left. I can’t believe she’s acting like this.

Nicki’s P.O.V.

“Just give her some time Blake. She needs some help and she’s not thinking right now. I’m sure she didn’t mean it. Yeah, I’ll talk to you later. Alright, love you. Bye,” I hung up the phone and then went upstairs.

“How is she?” Aubrey whispered as he was on the bed with My.

“She’s fine but she’s acting rude. She needs some time,” I shrugged at him.

“Come sleep with us babe,” he reached for me. I climbed into the bed and cuddle up to My as Drake wrapped his arms around us.

~

I got up early the next day so I could see Nae. I hope she’s in a better mood because I’m not down for dealing with her shit. I stepped into the room and her eyes locked with mine. “Can you give us a minute?” I asked her sister.

“Take as long as you want,” Karla gave me a look which probably meant Nae wasn’t in a good mood. I sat by her bed and just stared at her.

“Are you gonna say something or just stare at me?” She snapped.

“Why would you do this?” I asked as my voice cracked. She noticed my hurt expression and her face soften.

“Nicki,” she sighed.

“Why would you try to leave me? You’re practically my sister. All I have is My, Blake, my aunt, and you. Do you know how hard it would be to attend my third funeral,” I cried.

“I’m sorry Nicki,” she cried too.

“Don’t do shit like that again,” I pulled her into a hug. As I pulled away, I noticed the note she gave Blake on her lap. “You know you’re wrong for treating Blake like that,” I told her.

“I know. I just wasn’t thinking. Can you tell her I’m sorry and that I really want to see her,” she pleaded.

“See her yourself,” I said before I opened the door. Blake walked in with My in her arms.

“Auntie Nae! I got you balloons! They always make me feel better when I’m sick,” My rushed over and handed Nae the balloons. Nae thanked her and pulled her into a hug.

“Come on My, let me take you home to see daddy,” I picked her up before leaving Nae and Blake alone. “Be nice,” I shouted before closing the door.

Nae’s P.O.V.

I played with my finger as I refused to look at Blake. I’m never this nervous around her but I didn’t think I would actually have to explain that letter. I was supposed to be dead! She sat down and sighed. “I’m sorry,” I said quietly.

“You should be,” she snapped.

“I know I shouldn’t have tried to leave you and Nicki,” I admitted. Blake stood up in anger.

“That’s all you have to say!? You tried to die and leave me all alone. You’re my best fucking friend Nae! Do you know how horrible that would’ve been if you died!? I can’t get the image of you lying lifeless on the ground out of my mind! I will always remember that. You left me with a fucking letter. That’s all I deserve? A fucking letter!? Then you had the nerve to ask me why I saved you!? You’re so fucking selfish Nae,” she was pacing. She finally sat down and took a deep breath.

“I’m sorry. I’m so sorry Blake. I never wanted to hurt you,” I tried to contain my emotions but I couldn’t stop crying. Between having Nicki yell at me and then Blake, it’s overwhelming. She grabbed my hand and looked at me.

“I shouldn’t have yelled at you,” She apologized.

“It’s okay. I deserved it,” I let out a small smile.

“Damn right you deserved it,” she finally cracked a smile. I rubbed my thumb up and down on her hand. “About that letter,” she started.

“We’ll talk about it later. I can only take so much in one day,” I interrupted her. She nodded and started talking about what I missed in dance.

Mylan’s P.O.V.

Mommy dropped me off at home and then went back to check on Auntie Nae. Daddy and I were watching TV when my stomach grumbled. “You hungry?” He asked. I nodded as he stood up. “Go put on some shoes. I’ll take you out to get pizza,” he said.

“Yay!” I smiled as ran to get my shoes.

“No running My,” he said sternly. I slowed down and grabbed my shoes.

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“Are you full?” He looked down at me as we walked towards the car.

“Stuffed,” I puffed out my stomach and rubbed it. He laughed as he set me on the hood of the car. He was tying my shoe as the guy I ran into the other day, walked by.

“Mylan,” he said in shock. I scrunched up my face. How did he know my name? Daddy picked me up protectively as he eyed the man.

“Can I ask how do you know my daughter?” He spoke to the man.

“Your daughter?” He laughed. I looked at daddy as we shared a look. This guy was nuts.

“What’s so funny?” I snapped as I crossed my arms.

“You look just like Onika,” he smiled at me. How did he know mommy?

“Who are you?” Daddy demanded.

“I’m this little girl’s father,” he smirked.

“Imma give you two seconds to leave as I try to not whoop you as-butt,” he looked at me before finishing.

“Whatever man. Just know that you’ll never be that girl’s father,” he laughed again before walking away. I looked at daddy as he tried to calm down.

“Daddy?” I called softly.

“Yes My?” He turned to me.

“Was that my first daddy that left me?” I questioned curiously. He nodded as he walked towards the car. “Well I don’t want him. I have you,” I wrapped my arms around him. He smiled as he put me in the car.

Nicki’s P.O.V.

“I told you to leave us the fuck alone!” I shouted on the phone. Aubrey just told me what happened and I rushed home. “I don’t give a fuck who you are. You stay away from me and My before I file a restraining order. Don’t try me Robert,” I hung up before slamming the phone down.

“Baby calm down,” he kissed my neck.

“I just want him to leave us alone,” I cried. He pulled me into his arms and let me cry.

“I won’t let him come near you nor My,” he promised. I shifted and straddled his waist. “What are you doing?” He asked me.

“I want you,” I stated before kissing him.

“Nic, you’re emotional right now. I don’t want you to do something you’re gonna regret,” he pulled away.

“But Aubrey,” I pouted.

“Don’t use that pout on me. I’m tryna wait until you’re legal and it’s not that far away,” he smiled.

“It’s forever away,” I sighed.

“I promise baby, when you get this,” he bucked against me. I moaned out to him. “It’ll be worth the wait,” he kissed me. “Why don’t I invite my sister over this weekend and we can do something fun with My,” he suggested.

“Okay,” I pecked his lips before getting up.

Blake’s P.O.V.

“You know you don’t have to watch me all the time. I’m not gonna kill myself,” she joked. I was helping her get settled in at home since she’s been released from the hospital a few days ago.

“Just making sure,” I smirked before sitting on the edge of her bed.

“Thanks for helping me so much Blake. I’m serious, not many people would have stuck around,” she smiled at me.

“You know I’d help you with anything,” I gave her a smile back. It was a halfhearted smile because I was so distracted.

“Penny for your thoughts?” Nae nudged me with her foot. I turned to look at her.

“We never got to talk about that letter,” I mumbled a little.

“Can we not talk about that,” she sighed.

“Then when? You’ve said that for the past few days. Nae, you said you loved me. You told me that you felt the same way! How can we not talk about it? I’m in love with you and you’re telling me that you love me back! Do you know how long I dreamed for this to happen? I use to lay awake at night that you would somehow fall for me the same way I did for you. I wished this for so long and-,” I rambled.

“Blake that letter was a goodbye letter. I never planned on actually having this conversation with you,” she cut me off.

“Can we just talk about for a second,” I pleaded. She nodded as I observed her. She seemed stressed. Maybe she was up thinking about this letter.

“Let’s start with one question at a time. Do you love me?” I asked her.

“You know I do Blake,” she confessed.

“But are you in love with me?” I stared at her. She opened her mouth but then closed it. She closed her eyes before opening them and locking into a stare with me.

“Yes,” she stated.

“For how long?” I brought my knee up and leaned against it.

“How long what?” She looked puzzled.

“How long have you been in love with me?” I repeated.

“For a while now Blake. I’ve been in love with you for years before I even realized I was. When I saw you and Coach Chimere, I got jealous. Then when she approached me saying she wanted you, I got defensive. In that moment I realized I was in love with you,” she explained. I let out a smile as I tried to contain my tears.

“Come here,” she opened her arms and I crawled into them. She kissed my head as I cried softly. “Everyone has been crying lately. It’s getting kind of annoying,” she joked. I laughed as she wiped my tears. “I love you Blake,” she said aloud.

“I love you too Nae,” I smiled before she brought her lips to mine and kissed me. I pulled away and looked at her. “You’re not drunk?” I raised an eyebrow. She laughed and shook her head. “And you’re not doing this out of anger?” I questioned one last time.

“No,” she smiled before kissing me again.

Jhene’s P.O.V.

“What did you do now?” Aubrey asked me as soon as he opened the door.

“I fell,” I stated.

“How,” he narrowed his eyes.

“I was dancing to music and didn’t notice the stairs,” I shrugged. He eyed me a little bit longer before letting me in.

“Auntie Jhene!” My shouted before hugging me.

“Hi My,” I hugged her back before hugging Aubrey and Nicki.

“Daddy said we’re going to the arcade!” She exclaimed. I laughed at her before we headed out. Nicki and I were eating while Drake and My played games.

“So you and my brother,” I smirked.

“What about us?” She raised an eyebrow.

“I’m just saying y’all are playing house already so I can only imagine when you turn legal what he might do,” I pointed out.

“You don’t think he would propose do you?” She had a worried look on her face.

“Not a proposal but maybe somewhere down that lane,” I explained. She looked at me and sighed. My came over and dragged Nicki with her, leaving Drake and I.

“So you and Nicki,” I said the same thing I said to her. 

“Yeah, I love that girl man,” he shook his head.

“So what are you doing for her birthday?” I addressed him.

“Like imma tell you. You have one of the biggest mouths I have ever seen,” he let out a grin.

“So when are you gonna tell her?” I got serious.

“I don’t know,” he shrugged.

“You’re gonna have to tell her sooner or later. She bound to find out,” I noted.

“I’d rather tell her after I’m good,” he promised.

“You’ll never be good Aubrey,” I accused.

“Do you have it or not?” He glared at me. I rolled my eyes and slid it over to him.

“This conversation is not over,” I declared. He nodded before putting it in his pocket. I hope Nicki knocks some sense into this boy.