Chapter 50: Walk Away

 

Cassie’s P.O.V.

“I just gotta grab something from Shad’s and then we can head over to Mere’s,” I told Nicki as we exited the car. I needed to grab my dance bag filled with my things before I never talk to this asshole again. I used my key and we walked in but something felt off. I heard something from upstairs and motioned for Nicki to follow me. When I heard moaning, I grew pissed. I opened the door and was shocked by the sight. I was so shocked that I started laughing. CeeJay jumped off of Shad and they stared at me.

“Sexual frustration my ass,” I went into his closet and grabbed my bag. I knew his ass could be this horrible but I can’t believe that my best fucking friend did this to me. We’ve been friends too many years for her to do shit like this.

“Cass wait,” he tried to touch me but I backed up. I don’t want to be anywhere near him at this moment. He is dead in my mind and disgusting in my eyes. He’s a worse person than I thought he was. To believe that I was contemplating my decision for him makes me hate myself. He’s no better than my ex and I should’ve seen this sooner.

“You better not touch me with your nasty ass hand,” I backed away. I wanted to leave at this very moment. I’m not in the mood for any of his bullshit. How is he gonna try to touch me after he did that?

“I’m sorry,” he sighed.  Sorry my ass. If this is his way to get me back for choosing Paris over him then fine. He finally showed his true colors. It’s like the whole Meyshia situation all over again but ten times worse.

“You’re sorry for sleeping with my best friend? Wow very kind of you Shad,” I left with Nicki quickly. He really thought an apology would make me feel better?

“Are you okay?” She looked over at me. I think I’ll be okay; I’ll have to move on. I’m not even gonna cry over this shit. He doesn’t deserve the satisfaction for hurting me.

“I’ll be fine and it doesn’t even matter because I’ll never see him again,” I let a sad smile appear. I loved Shad with everything in me but now fuck him. I’m walking away from this shit.



Nicki’s P.O.V.

“I think Daven drugged me,” I told Mere and Blake. I couldn’t believe that he would stoop so low to the point where he would drug me. Paris was my dream and now he’s ruining it. I’ll never forgive him for this.

“Are you sure?” Blake raised an eyebrow. I’m not 100% sure that’s it’s him but I’ll be sure to find out.

“I’ll find out,” I got up and headed to his house.

 

Daven’s P.O.V.

I heard knocking at the door and got up to answer it. The knocking started turning into banging and I prayed that it wasn’t Jaymie. I told her ass that you can’t turn a hoe into a housewife. She looked hurt but fuck it. When I opened the door Nicki came marching in with determination. She looked at me for a second before hitting me. “What the fuck Nic!?” She kept hitting me until I finally grabbed her hands and held them behind her back.

“I can’t believe you! How could you do this to me!?” She yelled. She looked extremely emotional and I wonder what got her feeling this way.

“Do what to you?” What the hell is she talking about? I didn’t do anything the last time I checked. Maybe she’s losing her mind.

“You drugged me!” She snapped. I drugged her with what? The strongest drug I got is Tylenol. I don’t mess with drugs because I saw my Dad go through that shit.

“Why would I drug you!?” I let go of her hands and took a step back. Why would she believe that I would drug her? Does she think that low of me? She should know that I would never do something like that to her.

“Because you didn’t want me to go to Paris. You didn’t want a distraction so you drugged me,” she crossed her arms. She seemed so convinced that I drugged her and that made me mad.

“Onika, you know me. I don’t mess with that shit. I would never drug you especially for that reason. I’m glad that you’re gonna be in Paris with me. I’ll know someone and it’ll be fun. Why would I ever ruin your dream for you? If I really couldn’t handle going to Paris with you then I would’ve gone to a different college. You and I both know that’s true,” I told her. She sighed and ran her hands through her hair.

“You’re the only one with those type of pills,” she said and I scrunched up my face. I don’t have pills at all.

“Those weren’t my pills Nicki. Those were Jaymie’s when she was staying here. You know that I don’t mess with those,” I reminded her.

“I’m sorry for accusing you. I just couldn’t think of anyone else,” she sat on the stairs and I went to sit next to her.

“Can you think of anyone who would do it?” I had no idea who would be dumb enough to drug Nicki. She would kill their ass and she can be pretty scary when she’s pissed.

“No but I already talked to my cousin, Jessi. She said that she’ll figure it out. She knows how to figure everything and anything out. I just can’t believe that someone would drug me,” she cried. I pulled her to me and let her cry.

“We’ll find out,” I promised her.

 

Mylan’s P.O.V.

“What are you doing My?” Daddy came into my room at his house. Mommy had to go somewhere so she dropped me off here. I was happy because I don’t get to see him as much as I used to when we stayed here. Now we live with Robby but come over here a lot.

“I’m reading,” I smiled. I wiggled my favorite book in front of him. Mommy used to read this book to me every night until I grew old enough to read it myself. I love this book and the pictures are cool.

“What’s with the umbrella?” He looked at me. What’s wrong with having an umbrella in here? It’s hot and I wanted to cool off. Mommy used it at the beach when it was hot so why not now?

“It’s hot,” I told before going back to reading. I was in the middle of the book and I was determined to finish it.

“Can you read to me?” He asked me as he went to sit on my bed. No one ever asked me that except for Mommy. That made me smile as I nodded my head.

“Sure! Green Eggs and Ham,” I started to read to him. After I was done, he smiled at me. He looked proud of me and I was happy that I made him proud.

“You read really well for your age,” he patted my head. People tell me that and I never knew what that meant. Do other kids my age not read like me?

“Daddy? When Mommy goes to Paris and I go with her, where will you go?” I looked at him curiously. He doesn’t have anything packed and I was confused. He should be going with us so why is he not packing?

“Daddy has to stay here but I’ll visit you all the time,” he promised me. I didn’t want him to not come. He’s supposed to be by my side all of the time but I guess he has to stay here.

“Okay,” I sighed. I guess I’ll just have to deal with phone calls and visits.

Nicki’s P.O.V.

“Are you okay?” Daven asked me as I eyed the text that Jessi sent me. Part of me didn’t wanna believe her but I knew that she never got her information wrong.

“I will be eventually,” I sighed. Daven’s been by my side since I found out. I still couldn’t believe this but I guess it’s true. Everything is starting to add up and that makes me feel mad and hurt at the same time. How could someone so important to me do this?

I packed the rest of my things into the car. Daven helped me put My’s stuff in there also. “I gotta say bye to him,” I gave Daven a look. I would never leave without saying bye to him. I needed that at least.

“Alright,” he nodded. I drove to Aubrey’s house and took a deep breath as I stared at his door. I grabbed my key and opened the door. I saw him over by the couch so I closed the door and joined him.

“Hey baby,” he pecked my lips. I’m gonna miss his kisses but this relationship can’t be saved this time. It’s been going on for too long.

“We need to talk,” I sighed. I hated those four words but I knew that they were appropriate at times like this. I’ve never had to do this so I hope I don’t do it wrong.

“First I’m leaving for Paris early,” I told him. I was supposed to have three more weeks but I decided to go earlier to just get out of New York and all of its memories.

“How much earlier?” He asked me. I turned my head from him and tried to not look at him. His eyes always pulled me back in and I hated that.

“Today,” I stated. Daven, Cassie, and I already agreed that leaving today would be best for all of us. It’s better to just leave now while everything is out and opened.

“You’re leaving today!?” He snapped at me. I knew that he would be mad at me but he had absolutely no right to be mad at me. I should be the one mad at him but I was more hurt than mad at this point.

“I also found out who drugged me,” I turned to look at him. His eyes locked with mine and I tried my hardest to hold my ground.

“Who?” He looked very concerned. That’s very funny how he’s concerned with this shit. He’s an amazing actor and I can’t believe this.

“My best friend,” I let some tears fall. I tried to not say it bluntly and I hoped that he would get the hint because it’s pretty obvious.

“Cassie drugged you?” He wasn’t getting it. He’s really acting like he doesn’t know who did this and that just made my anger rise.

“I know you drugged me Aubrey!” I stood up. I can’t believe that he would go behind my back and pull shit like this. Of all people I would have never guessed Aubrey did this.

“Why would you think something like that!?” He stood up too. I tossed him the pills that I found. He looked at it in shock like he didn’t expect me to actually find that.

“I found them in your closet; the same pills they told me that I took. You’ve been putting it in my water bottle for who knows how long. Why the hell would you drug me!?” I yelled at him. Why would he do this shit to me? I wanted to cry and hit him at the same time.

“I wanted you to stay and that was the only way you would. It was stupid and I stopped doing it. I hoped that it was out of your system before you got your blood work done. I regret it baby and if I could take it back I would have,” he admitted.

“You know the funny thing about this situation is that if you would have asked me to stay; I would have,” I shook my head. I’m mad at myself for thinking about pushing my dreams aside for him but that’s what love does to people.

“You would have?” He looked at me with hopeful eyes. He actually thinks that he still has a future with me? He has to be delusional if he thinks that I would forgive him for that.

“Yesterday I would have,” I slipped the ring off my finger and tossed it at him. “Fuck you Aubrey! You drugging me is absolutely disgusting. I can’t believe that you would do this to me! You and this childish shit got old real quick. I’m done with the lies and the backstabbing. I’m done with all the bullshit you’ve put me through the whole time that we were together. I’ve lost all my trust in you and a relationship isn’t shit without trust. I’m done Aubrey,” I slammed the door. He ran out.

“Don’t do this Nika,” he begged me. I refused to look at him because I knew right then and there that I would’ve forgiven him. I have to do this for me and leave.

“My will stay with you during the summer and can come during breaks,” I opened my door. I would never take Mylan out of his life even though he’s an ass and I’m done with him. At the end of the day, he’s still her father and I’m not taking that title away.

“Onika please,” he pleaded but I shut the door and drove off. I had to walk away from our relationship. It was toxic and I guess I’m the one who ended up getting hurt. When I got back, Daven immediately wrapped me in a hug. At that moment I finally let my tears fall. I can’t believe that he would hurt me like this. I just can’t do this anymore with him. This back and forth is annoying and tiring. Cassie, Daven, My, and I piled into the car and took off. It was time to leave New York. I want to just to start over and move on.

“You okay?” Daven glanced at me as he drove. I’m not okay at this moment but I think over time I can move past this. I won’t let this stop me from pushing to my dreams. Dancing is my dream and I’m gonna achieve it. No one can hold me back now.

            “I will be,” I nodded my head slowly. I’ll have to learn how to stand on my own two feet without him right by my side. I’ll have to learn to do a lot of things without him but I know that I will. I know that no matter what, I’ll be fine. I just need to walk away and move on so that’s exactly what I’m gonna do.

The End of Part 2: Love Lockdown

 

Chapter 49: I'll Let You Go

 

Nae’s P.O.V.

“Last names A-J go to the right of the gym!” One of the teachers told us. I walked over there and spotted Blake talking to some people. I didn’t really care at this point because I needed to talk to her. I walked over there and grabbed her arm, pulling her away from them.

“Hello to you too,” she smirked a little. She acted like she didn’t just change my life completely for the better. She really should give herself much more credit.

“How in the world did you find my mom?” I asked right away. My mom was in rehab and my dad never told me which one. I didn’t even know when she got out.

“I had some connections and after some hard work I found her,” she smiled. What kind of connections did she have? It didn’t really matter because my mom is back.

“Why did you do this? After everything I’ve put you through, why would you do this?” I tried to not get emotional but it was hard. I had no control over myself when I was on drugs and I should’ve listened to her when she told me to stop. I was just too addicted to give them up. Her smile immediately vanished when she saw my face.

“Jaznae you’ve been my best friend for years. I’ve been in love with you for years. If you haven’t noticed yet, no matter what you do to me; I’ll still be in your life. I’ll always love you and I just want you to enjoy life,” she looked down a bit. The fact that she could say that after all I’ve put her through answered any questions that I had.

“I’ll always love you too Blakelynn. Thank you so much for what you’ve done. I don’t even know where to begin in repaying you,” I said but she shook her head.

“Repay me by continuing to get help. Get better and don’t stop okay?” She locked eyes with me. I nodded and she let out a smile. “Come here,” she pulled me into a hug. I’ll miss her after today but it’s nice to know that she’ll always care. “Now let’s go graduate,” she smirked as we grabbed our caps and gowns.

Cassie’s P.O.V.

“Last names S-Z go to the left side of the gym!” Some teacher told us. I walked over there and stood by CeeJay.

“Can you believe that we’re graduating? It feels like just yesterday we were all back in preschool,” I smiled. I can’t believe how fast time flies. I’m going to college and I honestly can’t believe that. My major is dance but I already got a part time job as a model. I went to Paris just to visit the school and I ran into an agent. I’m not sure if I want to be a dancer or a model when I get older but I guess I’ll decide when it comes down to it.

“I know, everything is gonna be so different,” she returned the smile. CeeJay is going to Hawaii to attend college there. That’s where she was born and she wants to return to her roots.

“I’ll miss you Cee,” I’m gonna miss seeing her whenever I wanted. That’s one thing that I’ll have to get used to. I haven’t even told Shad that I was going to Paris. My Mom was way too happy when I told her because I’ll be living close to Kyle.

“I’ll miss you too Cass,” she bumped her shoulder with mine.

“You’re ready for this?” I looked at her.

“Been ready,” she smiled as we grabbed our caps and gowns.

Nicki’s P.O.V.

I stood in the middle of the gym with the K-R last names. “I can’t believe that this is actually happening,” I shook my head in disbelief. Graduating high school was something that I’ve always wanted to come faster but now that it’s here, I wish I could go back.

“I know, it makes me feel so old,” Daven joked. I chuckled while looking at the crowd of kids just waiting to be called to go outside. We were getting into our caps and gowns before going outside. Everyone is out there and I’m excited.

“I’m nervous,” I admitted. I’m always nervous at big events and this is a huge thing.

“Why are you nervous Ms. Valedictorian?” Daven bumped his shoulder against mine. Yeah I’m the valedictorian. I wasn’t too surprised when they told me because I got straight A’s all my life. I’ve always pushed myself and I was taking AP and IB classes that raised my GPA.

“I have to make a speech,” I told him while taking the paper I wrote out of my pocket. I was awake all night trying to write this speech and I still didn’t think that it was good enough. Daven took the paper out of my hands and tore it in half. “Daven!” I hit him. It took me forever to write that and he just rips it up!? He turned and looked down at me.

“Onika speak from your heart. Rehearsing a speech like this isn’t something that you should do. You say some inspirational things when you’re just speaking from your heart. Do that out there and let all of your nerves out,” he rubbed my cheek.

“You’re right,” I smiled before we lined up. We walked down and they talked for a while. I knew that graduation could be boring but come on.

“Now our valedictorian is a young lady who we call our miracle student. She could be absent for weeks and still get straight A’s and get perfect scores on her SATs. Please give it up for Onika Maraj,” the principal motioned for me to come up. I stood in front of all of my peers and smiled. I’ll miss these people, well some of them.

“Hello Class of 2015 of Lenore High. First off, we made it! We’ve lived through four long years of torture. Through all of the standardized tests, long sleepless nights, and all of the stupid dress code rules,” as soon as I said that, girls started cheering. They made some dumb rules on what we couldn’t wear. “For me and a lot of other people, these years have shown me who I am and who I want to be. I can only continue to grow and learn more about myself. We’re about to go into this world alone and have to learn how to stand on our own two feet as adults,” I smiled into the crowd. I knew that I could do this. I saw Daven shoot me a smile before I continued.

~

“Blakelynn Táchira Avila is attending Miami Dade College in Miami, Florida,” he called out as Blake walked across the stage to grab her diploma.

“Paris Cámia Avila is attending Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana,” Paris stood up and went up there.

“Jaznae Labella Bonilla is attending Stanford University in Stanford, California,” Nae’s going to California to stay close by her Mom. She always kept her grades up even through all that drug mess.

“Onika Tanya Maraj is attending the Performing Arts University of Paris in Paris, France,” I stood up and walked across the stage. I still have to see what’s wrong with my blood work but I’ll check that out later.

“Daven Tyler Martin is attending the Performing Arts University of Paris in Paris, France,” Daven smiled and grabbed his diploma.

“THAT’S MY BABY!” Daven’s mom yelled out. I held in my laugh as he blushed from embarrassment.

“Cenedra Gaia Salazar is attending Hawaii Pacific University in Honolulu, Hawaii,” CeeJay went up and smiled.

“Casandra Elizabeth Ventura is attending the Performing Arts University of Paris in Paris, France,” Cassie went to get her diploma. I looked over and saw the look of shock on Shad’s face. I guess she didn’t tell him that she got accepted there.

“Please give it up for the class of 2015!” We all tossed our caps in the air and smiled.

 

~

“Congrats baby!” Aubrey hugged me as soon as I went over to them. I smiled as he spun me around a couple of times.

“Thank you,” I pecked his lips before turning to my family.

“Good job Mommy!” Mylan hugged as Caiah followed her lead.

“Congrats Nika!” He smiled. I love these too so much that it’s indescribable. I walked over to my Dad and he smiled at me before pulling me into a hug.

“I’m proud of you Onika,” he kissed my head before letting me go.

Nae’s P.O.V.

“Okay Cee, you can let me go now,” I laughed as CeeJay clung onto me. I was leaving for California tonight so this would be the last time we will see each other for a while.

“Alright,” she sighed as she pulled away.

“You know I’ll visit you in Hawaii. I’ve always wanted to go out there anyway,” I chuckled.

“You better,” she hugged me one last time before I went over to Nicki. She turned to me and tried to fight back the tears.

“I don’t need you crying because then I’ll cry,” I playfully rolled my eyes.

“I’m gonna miss you Nae,” she pulled me into a hug.

“I’ll miss you too Nic,” I hugged her back. The distance between California and Paris is 5,525 miles. We searched it together a few nights ago.

“You better call me all the time,” she demanded.

 “Every second I get,” I joked before hugging her one last time. Cassie came over and smiled at me. We’ve put the past behind us and we’ve actually became good friends.

“Bye Nae,” she hugged me.

“Bye Cassie,” I smiled before I went over to my family.

“Nae!” Kelsey jumped into my arms. I picked her up and hugged my siblings.

“Good job Jaznae,” my Dad hugged me before April hugged me. I talked to them for a while before going over to my Mom and her husband. She hugged me and told me how proud she was. I’m proud of myself for getting this far. I looked over and saw Blake talking to her Mom and Paris. I guess they’ve put the past behind them too. I walked over and she smiled once she saw me. Her Mom turned and hugged me.

“I’m proud of you Jaznae,” she smiled.

“Thank you Mama Naira,” I returned the smile before she walked off with Paris. “So I guess this is it,” I knew that she would do great in Florida. That was always her dream to go off to Florida.

“Have a good life Jaznae,” she hugged me.

“You too Blakelynn,” I hugged her back before pulling away. This is closing a chapter and starting a new one.

Blake’s P.O.V.

“I’m proud of you two,” my Dad wrapped me and Paris in his arms.

“Thanks Dad,” I smiled. It’s nice to have him in my life. I’m even working to forgive my Mom because it’s not good to hold onto grudges. I let him go and Colton, Ciara, and Carly wrapped their arms around me and Paris. When I finally got through them, Shad hugged me.

“Proud of you lil sis,” he said.

“Thanks Shad,” I hugged him back before I got to the person that I was waiting for.

“Congrats baby,” Mere pulled me into a hug.

“Thank you,” I hugged her back before kissing her.

“So are you ready to officially move on from high school?” She asked. High school has been a rollercoaster for me but I can say when I moved here, I had a lot more fun. I used to hate school but I didn’t mind Lenore High.

“Yeah, I think I am,” I smiled before wrapping my arms around her. I’m so ready for Florida.

Cassie’s P.O.V.

“Congratulations Casandra,” my Mom hugged me and my Dad followed her lead. My parents have been more attentive to me to me ever since I got into the school in Paris. They thought I was finally turning my life around which in some ways I am.

“You’re gonna kill it in Paris,” Kyle hugged me.

“So are you,” I hugged him back. He’s going to a school that’s only thirty minutes away from my school. I finally pulled away and went to find Shad. I know that he’s gonna be mad about the Paris thing. I found him hugging Paris before he finally looked up at me. He walked over to me and just stared.

“You told me that you were going to NYU,” he stated. No hug or congratulations Cassie. All he cares about is that stupid school.

“I was until I found out about Paris,” I sighed. I was gonna stay in New York but going to Paris gives me so many opportunities that I can’t pass up.

“You could’ve told me,” he was honestly annoying me right now. I just graduated and this is what he cares about the most.

“I didn’t think it was that big of a deal. We could make this long distance thing work,” I shrugged.

“Naw, I don’t do long distance,” he shook his head. I scrunched up my eyebrows at him. What is he trying to say?

“So you want to break up just because I’m going to college in Paris?” I crossed my arms.

“Look, it’s either me or Paris,” he gave me an ultimatum. I cannot believe he’s pulling this shit on my graduation day.

“Well I guess this is bye,” I rolled my eyes before walking away. Fuck him then.

Nicki’s P.O.V.

“I can’t believe that I’m officially done with high school,” I told Aubrey as we laid in his bed. It was surreal to think about. I’m supposed to move to Paris about three weeks from now. I signed up for a summer program that will help me ease into the routines there.

“I can’t believe it either,” he shook his head before kissing me.

“So are you sure that you’re not mad that I’m going to Paris?” I really didn’t want to hurt him. Paris was my dream but Aubrey was my future and I didn’t want to lose him over this.

“We’ll call, text, and Skype whenever we have the chance. I got a private jet from all the money that I make from my company. I’ll visit you and My whenever I have time off,” he kissed me.

“I love you,” I smiled.

“I love you too,” he pecked my lips before I got up to go back to my Dad’s house. When I got there it was quiet so I knew that everyone was asleep. I stayed downstairs and called back the blood work place to see what was wrong with my blood work.

“It seems that you’ve been taking drugs Ms. Maraj,” I scrunched up my eyebrows at that statement.

“I’m not on any type of drugs. Can you tell me what drug you found?” I truly didn’t know how that was possible.

When she told me what it was, all I saw was red. The only person who had that was Daven. He told me that he had no problem with me going to Paris and he does shit like this!? Then again maybe he just didn’t want me to go so he wouldn’t have any distractions. All I know is that I’m gonna kick his ass tomorrow.

 

Chapter 48: What's Higher Than Number One?

Nicki’s P.O.V.

We all were backstage getting changed. Everyone’s family was here from mine all the way to Mere’s and Shad’s. The audience was huge and the competition was held in an arena. The most people I’ve ever is at the most 200. They said there are 75,000 people out there. “I’m gonna be sick,” I told Cassie. I cannot handle performing in front of all of those people. What if I mess up? What if I cost the team the competition? What if I freeze up? There are so many thoughts that are running through my mind and I can’t stop them.

“No you’re not; take a deep breath,” she calmed me down. Cassie never gets nervous so she helps to calm me down. I didn’t know how she did it but she just has too much faith to be nervous about anything like this. I was always the one freaking out over any major event because I doubted myself a lot. I’m told that I’m too hard on myself but I think that I’m not hard enough on myself. I need to push myself to be better and that’s what I continue to do.

“Thanks Cass,” I hugged her before changing. This was it, we were about to walk out and perform in front of 75,000 people. Not to mention that there are judges who are staring at our every move to see if we mess up. We were walking towards the stage and a team was walking next to us. We had to wait until the team before us finished up so it was weird being right next to a team. Both teams stood next to each other till something caught my eye. I thought I might have been seeing things but I was sure that what I’m seeing isn’t an illusion.

“Meyshia?” I looked at her. What is she doing here? There was only one US team and that was us so I don’t know why she would be here. She didn’t even go to our school anymore after that whole Shad thing. I was thankful because she is a slut and I can’t look at her without getting the image of her giving Aubrey head. I still can’t believe that he let her do that.

“Hi Nicki and Cassie; I see you guys got my leftovers,” she smirked. She had the nerve to smirk at us as if this was funny? I cannot stand that girl with everything in me. Even before Aubrey I didn’t like her. She was too bitchy for my liking and not to mention a whore.

“Let me at her; I swear I would end her life,” Cassie tried but I held her back. She couldn’t get in a fight right before we perform. That would automatically disqualify us and Meyshia knows that. She knew exactly what she was doing.

“We got a friend of yours with us also,” she moved and revealed Jaymie. What the hell is Jaymie doing on that team? Since when did she dance? Well I don’t know her personally so I didn’t really have a right to know. This just made me hate the team more.

“What the hell?” Aubrey looked at her. She locked eyes with Aubrey and paused what she was saying to another girl to speak to us. She looked at him in shock before walking over.

“I’ve been dancing for this team for years. Nobody asked so I never said anything but I definitely know that we’re wiping the floor with your asses,” she winked before walking out to the stage. I hate her so much. She is nothing but trouble and I don’t see how Daven could ever be with a girl like her. She’s his complete opposite and not to mention that she’s annoying as hell. We saw them and I’ll admit that they were really good so that made me even more nervous. If they are that good then I don’t wanna imagine how good the other teams are. They could be way better than us because they could have been dancing their whole life. I’m just some girl who started dancing a year ago. I’m nothing but a girl who got lucky being able to pick up on dances.

“You have to stop being nervous; you have a solo!” Nae told me. I had a major solo in this routine and I’ve nailed it perfectly every time. I hope I nail it today because that could cost us the whole competition. This is why I’m nervous. If I didn’t have a solo then I wouldn’t be nearly as nervous as I am right now.

“I know,” I took a deep breath and walked out onto the stage with my team.

~

“In third place is…..the All-Star team from Australia!” They announced. We all clapped as if we were interested. We were really just waiting for them to announce first place.

“In second place is……the All-Star team from Canada!” They said into the microphone and I saw Jaymie give me a mean look as they accepted their awards. Yeah, they really wiped the floor with our asses; not the sarcasm. Cassie and I held hands as we waited.

“And in first place is………the All-Star team from America!” We all jumped up and cheered. We had to beat out every other All-Star team in America to make it here and it was worth it. I couldn’t even believe that we won. I knew I should’ve had more faith but you can’t blame a girl for being nervous.

“We won!” I shouted as we grabbed the trophy. They grabbed Cassie and I and lifted us up. This is definitely going down in history for me.

~

We rented out a club in celebration of our win. Everyone was here and I was having a blast. Tonight we were just laying back and having a ball. The season is over and we can finally relax. I haven’t had this much fun in a while. “Hey baby,” Aubrey wrapped his arms around me. I love when he does that, it makes me feel safe and protected.

“Hi,” I whispered as I started to grind on him. I loved teasing him and it feels nice to know that he wants me in that way. No guy has ever cared about me the way that he does. He’s someone that I never would’ve expected myself to fall in love with but I did.

“Don’t do this to me,” he groaned but grabbed my waist. I laid my head against his chest as I moved my hips to the music.

“I’m just dancing,” I said innocently before popping my ass on him. I felt him go hard and I laughed a little. The simplest things that I do can get him hard and I love that.

“You’re gonna get it tonight,” he grabbed me and pushed me against a wall. I moaned a bit and he gave me a knowing look. He knows that shit turns me on so I guess we’re even.

“Is that a promise?” I smirked. He laughed before saying yes.

 

 

Nae’s P.O.V.

                CeeJay and I were putting on a show for these two guys. It was hilarious seeing their faces. They couldn’t take their eyes off of us for the life of them. “I’m gonna get a drink,” I told her before walking off. I wonder what kind of drinks that have here; nonalcoholic of course. I didn’t walk far before I felt myself being dragged outside. Whoever it was had a tight grip on my arm and that made me wonder but it really caught me off guard. “What the hell?” I looked and saw Blake standing in front of me. “You could have simply said that you needed to speak with me outside,” I said sarcastically; I should have known it was her.

“Where’s the fun in that?” She playfully pouted. I let out a chuckle because Blake was known to do things like this. She did this all of the time when we were younger. She said the surprise is what made it fun and the look on my face.

“Why are we out here?” I asked her. There was no one around and it was dead silent. If someone wanted to kill somebody, they could definitely get away with it at this place. I guess no one wanted to stand outside the club but why would you?

“I have a surprise for you,” she smiled wide. She has another surprise for me? She seriously needs to stop being so nice to me because it just makes me feel worse. Why does she keep helping me when I’ve done nothing but destroyed her?

“What kind of surprise?” I scrunched up my face. What more could she possibly do for me? There was nothing else so I had no clue.

“Just a surprise that I think will help you out a lot,” she shrugged. It will help me out a lot? What does that even mean?

“Okay,” I said cautiously. What is she planning? Blake was known to be very sneaky when it comes to surprises.

“I hope you enjoy it,” she gave me another smile before walking away. I was confused when she walked away. Why would she walk away when she said that she had a surprise for me?

“Jaznae,” I heard someone say from behind me. I knew that voice from anywhere and I know Blake did not do this. I turned and immediately cried when I saw my Mother standing in front of me. She wrapped her arms around me while I tried to control my tears. How did Blake get her? She’s seriously the best person ever. I saw Blake eyeing me from a distance.

“Thank you,” I mouthed to her. She nodded and shot me a small smile before walking away.

Nicki’s P.O.V.

“I saw that,” I told Blake when she came back in. She’s gone out of her way to find Nae’s Mom and I’m shocked she actually did. Nae’s tried to find her for years and I even helped her but we always came up short with no help from her Dad.

“Leave it Nicki,” she rolled her eyes. She can roll her eyes all she wants but we all know why she did that. Now everything is starting to make sense. Blake gave her the family that Nae always wanted and deserved. She knows that her family will help her keep pushing to get clean.

“I’m just saying that was really nice of you to do for a friend,” I smirked a little. She’ll always love Nae but I know that she wouldn’t go back to her. At least not right now because Nae needs to focus on herself.

             “I’m going find Mere,” she walked away. I shook my head before going back to the dance floor. It was so much fun and I had a ball. I couldn’t believe how perfect today turned out. Still in the back of my mind, I was still thinking about what went wrong with my blood work. I can’t be pregnant; can I? That’s impossible so I should just let go and have fun tonight. I went to the bar and ordered a drink. I grabbed it and before I could take a sip a hand stopped me. He grabbed it and I glared at him.

“What are you doing?” I snapped.

“I’m stopping you from making a dumb decision,” Daven told me.

“I’m not pregnant Daven,” I crossed my arms.

“You don’t know that for sure and I’m not gonna let you do something as dumb as this. Just wait until you know for sure,” he looked at me.

“Why do you always have to be right?” I groaned.

“Because I’m just that amazing,” he smirked before taking a sip of my drink and walking away. A slow song came on and I went to find Aubrey. I love this song and just wanted to be in his arms. I passed Cassie and Shad on the way.

“You ready for tonight?” I heard him ask her.

“Bring it on,” she grinned. I shot her a smile before making my way through the crowd. I passed Blake and Mere on the way also.

“I love you so much,” I heard Blake whisper.

“I love you too baby,” Mere kissed her. I turned and saw CeeJay grinding on some random guy. I finally spotted Aubrey leaning against the wall.

“Dance with me,” I pulled him to the dance floor. He pulled me close as I looked up at him. “This day has been amazing,” I smiled. I haven’t worked so hard for something in my life.

“It has and you guys deserved it. Hard work pays off,” he smirked.

“You’ll always love me no matter what right?” I just needed to hear him say it

“Of course I will Onika. Why would you ask me that?” He scrunched up his face. I knew it was kind of random but it was in the back of my mind.

“No reason, I just wanted to hear you say it,” I assured him. He looked at me for a second longer before pulling me closer.

“Nothing will change how much I love you. You’re the love of my life and that will never change,” he kissed my forehead.

“Promise?” I locked eyes with him.

“I promise,” he said before kissing me.

The last three chapters for part 2 are 48,49, and 50. As promised, they will be posted back to back. Tomorrow is 49 and Saturday is 50. Sunday I will post the cast list for part 3 and Monday I'll post a sneak peak for part 3. Tuesday is the start of part 3. Just wanted to sort that out before you get confused with the posting.