Alone

7.

Beyoncé

My break has ended and I have literally been all around the world and back within a week time span.

Tonight I'm in New Orleans. I'm only a couple miles from Texas so I might fly out there. If I have time in my schedule.

My day has been jam packed since I woke up this morning. I ate breakfast standing up this morning, because I had rehearsal. I try not to work my team too hard but I'm naturally a workaholic. I got up extra early to rehearse.

By noon my team was just now rolling in. We ran thru my concert many times. As many times as we needed to, to get it perfect.

Later that night I was already dressed and ready to perform. I have meet and greet tonight before my concert.

The fans were so excited to see me. I gave them hugs and we took a lot of pictures. They were on a timer so they didn't stay for a long time. Long enough to make their dreams come true.

Julius entered my dressing room. "That was the last one. You're on in 5."

I nodded before looking up at the ceiling.

"Watch over me tonight momma."

Before I exited my dressing room my phone rung. The same unknown number. I now know it's definitely not Chris.

I made my way to the stage and got all hooked up. We prayed before we all got into our place.

I heard the crowd chanting my name. I smiled to myself.

"I'm coming babes. I'm coming."

The lights went low before I started walking out. I began singing and they immediately cheered.

I went through my whole concert before ending it. I had my meet and greet already so I changed quickly. I made my way outside to a truck that was waiting for me. I was about to step inside when I heard my name being called.

"Ms. Beyoncé!"

I turned my head to see Royalty and Chris being held back by security. I made my way to them.

"Hey guys. What's going on?" I asked.

"They wouldn't let us back. Your security is really tight." Chris explained.

I chuckled.

"Come thru. It's fine." I looked at the security guard.

He let them through.

"Hey sweets." I smiled down at Ro.

Royalty held my leg as we walked to my truck. I held her around her shoulders.

"Hey hey!" She exclaimed. "I saw you tonight."

"Really? You guys came this far for me?" I looked at her and Chris.

Chris smiled, "She insisted."

I looked down at Ro and smiled at her.

"Well its only right for me to treat y'all to dinner." I said as I opened the truck door for them.

"Yay!" She exclaimed as she hopped in.

Chris held the door for me to get inside, so I followed right behind Ro.

It was like 2 a.m. so our dinner options were limited. We just went to the grocery store and made our way back to my hotel so I can whip up something.

When we got inside Royalty kicked off her shoes and made herself at home. I just chuckled at her.

"I'm going to need a hand in the kitchen." I teased.

Royalty's head quickly popped up over the couch. She looked like this little adorable puppy.

"I can help!" She exclaimed.

"Well get over here little one." I smiled.

She happily came into the kitchen. I washed our hands before we started.

"What's on the menu?" Chris asked.

I chuckled. "This menu is very limited. I can't cook for nothing." He laughed.

"We are making tacos daddy." She said.

"Oooooou I'll be waiting." He smirked before walking to the living room.

I looked down at Royalty. "Can your dad cook?"

She shook her head. "Not at all."

I laughed.

We finished eating and I didn't realize how late it actually was. We must lost track of time.

"You guys can sleep here. It's too late to be out. Royalty's already sleep." I explained to Chris.

We looked at Ro asleep on the couch.

"Thank you. That's kind of you." Chris smiled.

I returned it.

"It's no trouble. Are you find with taking the couch?" I asked.

"Absolutely." He said.

I nodded and gave him a blanket before picking up a sleeping Ro. I turned to look at Chris and he was already making himself comfortable.

"...Goodnight Chris.. sweet dreams." I smiled a small smile. He returned it.

"Goodnight Bey. Thank you again."

I nodded before entering my room. I got Royalty all tucked into bed before getting myself ready for bed.

In the middle of the night my phone rung. This time it wasn't the unknown number. It was an actual number.

"Hello?" I said sleepily.

"Hello? Am I speaking with Beyoncé Knowles?" It was a female voice.

"This is she." I sat up.

"Hi Ms. Knowles. I'm afraid to report to you that your father, Mathew Knowles, has suffered a heart attack."

Everything else that was said was distance to me now. The phone slowly fell to the floor with me right beside it.