Chapter 52: Circles

Mylan

“My how many times do I have to tell you to take that damn make up off?” Mom snapped at me. I groaned in frustration because I don’t see why I can’t wear it. Why buy me makeup when you want me to take it off?

“I don’t see why; you always let me where it,” I told her. I already knew the answer to that but I still never understood why I couldn’t just wear it. It’s just makeup; she acts like he’s gonna think that I’m out partying and having sex. Newsflash, I’m not that type of girl. I’m a bookworm and I like nights in.

“That’s when you’re here. You and I both know that your Dad will kill you if he saw you in make up; you’re only fourteen,” she handed me my suitcase as we walked into the airport.

“Okay, I’ll take it off on the plane,” I huffed; I don’t feel like hearing Dad’s mouth. Dad always wants me to be his baby girl but I’m older now. I need a break and Mom gives that to me. When it comes to Dad, let’s just say he still hasn’t got that through his head. His baby girl grew up and I’m a teenager. I just turned fourteen not too long ago and I’m starting freshman year after this summer. I’m gonna be eighteen in four years. I don’t see why makeup is that big of a deal.

“Alright come here,” Mom pulled me into a hug and kissed my cheek. “Be careful and don’t talk to strangers. Don’t forgot to-,” she started but I knew I had to cut her off because if I didn’t, we would be standing here all night. We’ve gone through this a million times yet she still seems to repeat the same speech over and over.

“I know Mom, I’ve done this a million times,” I reminded her and she nodded while backing away. “I’ll see you next week,” I gave her another hug before going to my plane. When I got on, I made sure to wipe my make up off. Dad wanted to fly me in his private plane but I told him I’ll just take first class. Private planes are too small for my liking; at least his is.

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I walked off of my plane and got my luggage; then I went to find my Dad. I walked and finally I spotted him with balloons. I let out a laugh before going over to him. Dropping my luggage by him, I jumped into his arms. “Daddy!” He picked me up and spun me around.

“Baby girl,” he smiled at me once he put me down. “Oh no, it looks like you’re growing up,” he shook his head while looking away from me.

“I’m fourteen Dad, I’m going to high school this school year! I’m gonna be eighteen in four years,” I reminded him.

“Do not tell me that,” he took my luggage from me and we walked out of the airport.

 

Cassie

I walked into Nicki’s house with Alexis on my hip; using my key. “Nika!” I called throughout the house to figure out where she was. Her house was pretty damn big and I could never figure out where this girl is.

“In the kitchen!” I walked towards the kitchen and as soon as I saw her, Alexis jumped out of my arms. She can never stay still even for a minute.

“Auntie Nicki!” She hugged Nicki. She loves her Auntie Nicki because she gives her cookies but she even has a limit for Alexis.

“Hi baby,” she picked her up and went to hug me. “Hey Cass,” she smiled before sitting Alexis on the countertop. Alexis started swinging her feet back and forth while thinking for a minute.

“Can I have a cookie!?” Alexis begged. Here she goes with this cookie madness. I’m just gonna get rid of all of the cookies in my house so she can’t have any of them anymore.

“You already had one,” I reminded her. She had her daily limit yet she seems to always try to go pass it.

“Please,” she pouted and I rolled my eyes. This girl was an amazing actress. I think she gets that straight from Mylan. They need to stop hanging out so much.

“Go ahead,” I shook my head while Nicki handed her one. “So are you prepared for the reunion?” I asked Nicki as we all went into the living room. Alexis immediately went to the TV and turned on something. The reunion was something that I was looking forward to and dreading at the same time. I wanna see some people and I don’t wanna see some people.

“Yeah, it’ll be nice to see everyone again. What about you? I know you don’t wanna see Shad but at least now he can see that you clearly moved on; you have a child and husband,” she pointed out. I’m so beyond done with Shad. I’ve moved on and married Kyle and had Alexis.

“Yeah and I forgave Shad a long time ago, well in my mind. I’m not holding onto the past when I moved on from it,” I truly didn’t care if I saw him or not. He just better not fuck up my mood or then we’ll have a problem.

“I still can’t believe you shaved half your hair off,” she ran her fingers over the shaved sides. She never believed me until I actually did it.

“I told you that I would when I didn’t give a fuck about anything anymore,” I laughed. I shaved it off right when I moved to Paris. I was mad at Shad and didn’t give a fuck about anything so I decided to actually do it.

 

Nae

“So Nicki, Channing, Mylan, Cassie, Kyle, and Alexis are gonna be over at my house next week so that means no walking around in your boxers,” I pointed my finger at Derrick. He needed to be on his best behavior for these next few weeks. Derrick likes to walk around in just his boxers and nothing else. That’s fine when it’s just me but not when there are guest in the house.

“You lucky that you got a big ass house,” he shook his head and laughed. My house is pretty big compared to most. Most people say that they feel lonely in a big house but I enjoy it. It gives me enough space to move around and not feel so suffocated.

“My Dad offered and who am I to deny a house that nice?” I was happy when my Dad offered to buy me a house. He has a lot of money so I don’t feel that bad. He just wanted to make up for all the years that he fucked up. I told him that he didn’t have to but he did.

“If they’re at your house, does that mean I can’t get some?” He wiggled his eyebrows. He’s always has sex on his mind 24/7. The only other things he thinks about is food and football but that’s Derrick for you. I don’t mind because I enjoy all three so why complain?

“We’ll see because you know how loud it can get,” I smirked. It can get pretty loud and I’m not doing that shit with guest over.

“Don’t you mean how loud you can get; Oh Derrick harder, damn babe right there, or my favorite Daddy!” He mocked me. I shook my head with a laugh while looking at my boyfriend. He’s definitely something else and he always keeps me laughing. Someone caught my attention from behind him and I guess she felt me staring because she turned around.

“Oh hi Jaznae,” Chimere smiled at me.

“Hi Chimere, how are you?” She looked different but at the same time she looked the same; just a little older. I guess we all did because it’s been like six years or something. High school is literally a blur to me and I guess that’s because of all the drugs I did back then.

“I’ve been good, just in town for the reunion but I might stay for the summer,” she smiled. It must be nice to be back in New York. I remember when I came back from Cali, I never really knew how much I’ve missed New York.

“That must be nice to be back in New York and I hope you enjoy your stay; I’ll see you at the reunion,” we said our byes and she left. Derrick turned to me and scrunched up his face.

“Who was that?” Derrick asked me.

“My old coach,” I shrugged. I had absolutely nothing against Chimere plus I haven’t even talked to Blakelynn since high school so it didn’t even matter. What’s the point in holding a grudge over nothing? I’ve moved on and started a new chapter in my life and that means ending the old ones.

 

 

Nicki

“Red or pink roses?” I turned to Channing while holding them up. I looked between the two and he turned to me and shook his head.

“You know that you want the pink ones so why even ask me?” He cracked a smile. Okay that might be true but I still just wanted to see what he would pick.

“I was just being considerate,” I stuck out my tongue at him before putting down the red roses. He can’t say that I didn’t try to include him.

“So are you ready to go back?” He came up behind me and wrapped his arms around me.  I smiled and leaned into his chest.

“I guess,” I shrugged. I never really cared to go back to New York because of everything that went down but I can’t always stay away. New York also has this special place in my heart which is why I’m considering moving back there.

“Are you prepared to see your ex?” I knew that question would come up. He never really liked the fact that sometimes I would talk to Aubrey about things not relating to My. I mean yes he’s an ex but he’s also My’s father; I couldn’t completely shut him out of my life.

“Let’s not get into this right now,” I sighed and moved out of his arms. This conversation has been done for years so I don’t wanna bring up old shit. What’s the point in doing all of that when we could just forget about the past?

“I just don’t want something to start back up,” he gave me a look. He still thinks that I have feelings for Aubrey but I’m marrying him so I don’t see how he can think that. If I had feelings for him, I wouldn’t have said yes to Channing. That wouldn’t be fair to him or me so he needs to just move on from this topic.

“Channing, I love you okay; drop the whole Aubrey thing,” I told him before picking up the pink roses.

 

 

Drake

 

 

“Ha no that’s a horrible choice,” I laughed as My threw a pillow at me for making fun of her choice in music.
 

“So you’re telling me that you would pick Alicia Keys over Mariah Carey?” She asked while sitting up.

 

“Any day, Mariah seems too stuck in her own little world. Alicia is more down to earth so I like that more in a musician,” I shrugged. She nodded her head in agreement before reaching over to grab more candy. Nicki would kill me if she found out that I let My eat all this candy but she’s my baby girl; I can’t say no to her.
 

“Okay so Beyoncé or Taylor Swift?” She raised an eyebrow. Now she can’t be serious with this question.

 

“Do I have to pull a Kanye on you?” I looked at her and she busted out laughing. Times like this make me miss Mylan so much more. I wish I could see her more often but they live so far away. That’s why I’m hoping that Nicki will truly move here.

“I’ve missed you Dad,” she smiled.

 

“I’ve missed you too My,” I pulled her close and turned on a movie.