Nicki looked around the room with the most shocked
expression on her face. She couldn’t believe Drake had set all of this up for
her. She had thought they would be going up to the Eiffel tower alone. She
scanned the huge space and connected eyes with her mother’s.
She quickly ran over to her and hugged her. A wave of emotion washed over Nicki and the tears began to fall. She hadn’t seen her family in months and suddenly all of her family and friends surrounded her. Famous or not, they were all there.
She quickly ran over to her and hugged her. A wave of emotion washed over Nicki and the tears began to fall. She hadn’t seen her family in months and suddenly all of her family and friends surrounded her. Famous or not, they were all there.
“Oh Onika, calm down.” Her mother patted her back. Nicki
lifted up and quickly whipped her tears with a smile. “Mommy I’m just so happy
to see you. And oh my god.” Nicki looked over at the teenage boy standing next
to her mother. “Lamb chop you’re so big!” Nicki held out her arms for a hug.
“Nika, all my friends call me Micaiah.”
He said looking at her. Nicki side eyed him.
“Well I’m not one of your friends little boy. Now give me a
hug.” Micaiah hugged his sister with ease
but when she pulled away and began to place kisses all over his face, he tried
to get out of her gasp.
“Eww, Nika what are you
doing?”
“Oh hush boy.” Nicki hugged
him again then turned her attention to Jelani. “Hey big bro.”
“Wasup tiny.” The two shared
a hug and Nicki took some time to catch up with her family and other close
friends from New York.
After Nicki greeted almost everybody
there she was chilling in front of the glass wall that gave the most amazing
view of Paris. It was perfect for Nicki. She could gaze out at the city lights
but she was also inside so she didn’t have to worry about falling off the
building. She felt safe there and what made this moment even better was that she
was with her best friends Lauren and Candice on either side of her.
“So…” Lauren started. “It was
pretty amazing for the Drizzy Drake
to fly us out here.”
“Mhmm.” Nicki just sipped on
her champagne. She and Drake still hadn’t gone public yet and she didn’t want
to say anything that would give it away.
“I mean I know you guys are
tight because of Young Money and everything but this is a bit much for a
brother and sister relationship don’t you think?” After a few seconds Nicki
finally spoke.
“I don’t know I think it was
nice of him.” Nicki tried to stay nonchalant and Candice was becoming more and
more impatient by the second.
“Well… maybe… if you haven’t
thought about it already, he may have… feelings for you.” Lauren continued
while Nicki went back to sipping her drink. “I mean he might-”
“Oh, for god’s sake Laur.”
Candice cut Lauren off. “Nicki what Lauren and I are trying to find out is if
your fucking Drake.” As soon as the words left Candice’s mouth Nicki
nearly choked on her drink. Lauren immediately started patting Nicki’s back to
try and get her to stop coughing while she gave Candice a death glare.
As soon as Nicki calmed down Lauren looked around the room to find that no one seemed to notice the little moment the three had just had. Lauren walked Nicki over to an empty nearby couch and Candice followed. Lauren shot Candice a mean look before she spoke up.
As soon as Nicki calmed down Lauren looked around the room to find that no one seemed to notice the little moment the three had just had. Lauren walked Nicki over to an empty nearby couch and Candice followed. Lauren shot Candice a mean look before she spoke up.
“So, that wasn’t the most
subtle way to put it but… are you?”
“What? Why would you guys
even think that? No.” Nicki was an amazing actor no doubt but when it came to
lying, she sucked and everyone knew it.”
“Oh my god… you are.” Candi
said shocked. “And you didn’t even have the courtesy to tell your best
friends?” Attitude was apparent in her voice. Nicki took a deep breath before
answering.
“There was nothing to tell
because there’s nothing going on.” Nicki attempted to get up but the two
simultaneously pulled her back down.
“No way. Spill.” Lauren
stated clearly.
“Yeah and stop with the
bullshit.” Candi added.
“God, could you be anymore
blunt?” Nicki asked.
“Well if you would stop lyin,
I woudn’t hafta be. Now talk.”
“I already told you, there is
noting to talk about so just drop it.”
“Fine then.” Lauren dismissed
the conversation but Candice wasn’t finished yet.
“I bet he kisses good huh? I
mean those lips are so perfect. His kisses must be to die for.” Nicki just
stared at her with annoyed expression. “Oooh, and is he good in bed? I bet he
is. Everybody be talking about that Drizzy three stroke you know. Oooh I bet he’ll
make you-”
“Candi!” Lauren silenced her.
“Sorry.” Nicki just kept
staring at her getting angrier by the minute.
“What girl? You know I love
me some Aubrey Graham. ” Lauren just shook her head. “Some Drizzy Drake.”
Candice looked over at Drake leaning against a wall talking to Tyga. “Damn, I
would let that beautiful piece of art ravage me all night.”
“Stop it.” Nicki said angrily.
“What? You said he aint yours
so why can’t I dream?” Nicki just sat uncomfortably and it was written all over
her face.
“Aww.” Lauren smiled big and Nicki blushed. “You love him.”
“Aww.” Lauren smiled big and Nicki blushed. “You love him.”
“Can we please just stop
talking about this right now?” Nicki asked as she crossed her arms and sunk
into the couch. Why do they have to know
me so well?
“You do don’t you?” Lauren
continued. “Or else you wouldn’t be acting like a jealous girlfriend.” Lauren
waited for Nicki to answer but she didn’t. She just kept staring ahead out at
the view. Lauren pulled Nicki closer and Nicki laid her head on her shoulder.
“I just don’t get why you didn’t tell us.” Nicki sighed.
“Because I don’t want my
business out there in the media. And you two know you have the biggest mouths
in the world.”
“But not when it comes to
personal stuff Nicki.” Candice chimed in. “We’d never betray your trust like
that.” Candi rubbed Nicki’s shoulder. “And there is too much celebrity eye
candy up in here for us to be living a soap opera so let’s go party.”
“That actually sounds like a
good idea.” Nicki said, cheering up but Lauren had one more thing to address.
“Yeah and I don’t wanna be a
party pooper or anything but…”
“But what?” Nicki asked with
attitude.
“Girl do not start that with
me. I was just gonna say that I haven’t seen SB around here at all tonight. Did
Drake not invite him or what?” As soon as Lauren said that Nicki thought about
it. It was true. She hadn’t seen him all night.
“Well you two go mingle or
something. I have to go.” And with that Nicki got up to go find Drake. She
spotted him on the opposite end of the room with Tyga and Wayne. Drake laid
eyes on her and she nodded her head for him to meet her outside. Nicki turned
around and opened the balcony doors. There was no one out there so she waited
for Drake far from the railing. She heard the doors open and close then saw
Drake appear in front of her.
“Hey beautiful.” Drake went
in for a kiss but when she shied away from it he immediately picked up on her
mood.
“What’s wrong bae?” Drake
asked stroking her cheek.
“I just wanted to know where
Safaree was so I could talk to him.” Nicki said, trying to fish for answers.
“Nic…”
“Aubrey?” Nicki looked up at him disappointed.
“Yeah.”
“You didn’t… you didn’t invite Safaree?”
“Now you know Ima bigger man than that.” Drake ran his hand
over the back of his head. He hated seeing her upset. “Look, I invited him,
offered to fly him out here and everything but he never returned my calls.” Nicki
looked crushed. “I left him messages Nic. He didn’t care.” She didn’t want to
believe that Safaree would be so childish, especially for something like this.
“Well you probably didn’t have the right number. Or maybe he
lost his phone or something.” Drake watched a tear slide down her face. Drake
pulled her into a hug and rubbed her back to try and sooth her. He didn’t want
her to be crying on her birthday, much less over Safaree. “He wouldn’t do
this.” Nicki sobbed.
“Shhh. It’ll be okay.
“How can you say that?” Nicki asked into his chest.
“Because you have so much people in there that love you. So
much people that came half way around the world just to celebrate your birthday
with you. That’s how I can say that.” Nicki looked up at him and attempted to
smile. Drake leaned down and placed a soft kiss on her lips. “Please don’t be
upset. It’s your birthday.” Nicki wiped the tears that stained her face. “No
more crying okay.” Drake hugged her again and he felt Nicki nod into his chest.
Drake heard some commotion coming from inside and thought of a way to cheer her
up. “Hey I think they’re bringing out the cake now.”
“I get a cake?” Nicki’s eyes lit up which made Drake feel so
much better and smile.
“Of course you get a cake girl. What kinda party you think
this is?” Nicki giggled.
“Well let’s go see it then.
“Actually you get more than one.”
“Seriously?”
“Yep.”
“Why?”
“Well the barbie cake is
from Young Money and there’s one from your family. But the one with your album on it is from me because I know how much your music means to you. ”
“Oh my god.” Nicki said as they walked back inside.” She
looked at all three cakes displayed in the middle of the room and shed another
tear. Except this tear was a tear of happiness. Drake was right. She had many
people that loved her and many of them were in that room. But aside from that,
she had millions and millions of fans that adored her and that was her biggest
blessing.
Nicki had the best night after that. She got to spend quality time with everyone and she needed it. Being a global superstar was demanding so she wasn’t able to see all the people that she loved as much as she wanted but tonight she was able to do that.
Nicki had the best night after that. She got to spend quality time with everyone and she needed it. Being a global superstar was demanding so she wasn’t able to see all the people that she loved as much as she wanted but tonight she was able to do that.
“You have a good time?” Drake asked as he opened the door to
their penthouse suite.
“Yes I did.” Nicki said tiredly. It was past 3 am and she
felt like falling over. Nicki turned to Drake and held out her arms.
“Carry me?”
“Of course.” Drake swooped her up on one swift motion and
carried her to the bedroom. He got her settled then went back to the men that
were waiting outside. “You can put all of them over there.” Drake pointed to an
empty corner in the living room and the men proceeded to the spot with all of
Nicki’s presents.
“Aubrey?” Drake heard Nicki call him from in the bedroom.
“Thank you.” He watched all the men leave then closed and
locked the door behind them. He went to the bedroom to find Nicki only in
underwear. “Well…” Drake said eying her body. “Is there a reason your half
naked in front of me?”
“I wanna wear one of your shirts.” Nicki said lying back.
Drake went to go get her one then stood in front of her.
“You sure? Because I heard it’s healthier for women to sleep
with no clothes on.” Nicki laughed and snatched the shirt from him. She put it
on and climbed into the bed. Nicki checked her phone and saw a text from
Safaree.
-happy birthday
Drake noticed Nicki’s face fall. “Hey, what’s wrong?”
Drake’s eyes were full of concern.
“Nothing.” Nicki said blankly, still staring at the phone.
“Something’s obviously wrong babe. What is it?”
“It’s nobody… it’s honestly nobody.” Nicki turned off her
phone and put it on the nightstand. “You comin.” Nicki asked as she patted the
spot next to her. Drake undressed down to his boxers and climbed into the bed.
Nicki turned out the light then snuggled next to him. “Thank you. For
everything.”
“Anything for you. I love that much.”
“I love you too.” Nicki found his lips in the dark and kissed
him sweetly. “Goodnight.”