Chapter 10: Birthday Wishes

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.

“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.

“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.”

“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.

“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.”

“Night munchkin.”

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