Our Little Secret

One Hundred Twenty Eight

"Girl, I don't know what I'm gonna do with all of these kids," Nicki sighed, stretching.

"Try putting them in some classes for activities that they like to do. That's what I did with Avery and Amari."

Nicki huffed, standing up straight. "I hate niggas."

"Trouble in paradise?"

"No. I keep thinking about how stupid I am. I had two more kids with Meek after he continuously did me wrong. Three kids is cool but five? A lot for me to handle."

Adrian stood up, putting her hands on her hips.

"You're a strong independent woman. Plus, you have me. I'm here to support you through anything."

"Anything?" Nicki pouted.

Adrian nodded. "Anything, Nic. I'm serious. If you were to marry Dave, I'd be here supporting you. If you got back with Meek, I'd still support you.. no matter how stupid that is."

Nicki laughed a little.

"I don't think I'll get back with him. I still love him so much, but I'm trying hard to move on. Every time I see him, though... I miss him. His smell, his touch."

"That's okay, Nic. You put your all into him. It's normal to still have those feelings."

Nicki began stretching. "But after four years? I don't think so, Adri.."

They heard the door open and Adrian looked up, seeing Meek walk into the empty dance studio.

"Speaking of the devil.."

Nicki looked up. She immediately sighed.

"Give us a minute, please," she whispered to Adri.

Adri nodded. "I won't go far."

"Back room."

Adri walked off just as Meek made his way over to Nicki. She stood up straight and he pulled her into a kiss. She immediately pulled away and slapped him.

"Are you crazy?!" She asked, wiping her mouth off.

"I'm sorry for all of that shit, Nic. You know how I feel about you. I need you, Nic," he said.

She could hear the seriousness in his voice. She shook her head. "You won't do this to me again, Meek."

"Please, Nic.." he said, his voice cracking.

"Meek, I tried to forgive you once before, and you still did the same shit! You keep going back to that girl as if she's even half of me! That bitch is nothing! I catered to your every fucking need, Meek! I did not to make you cheat, lie, and get another girl pregnant. Nothing!" She yelled.

Meek ran his hands over his face. "I know, Nicki. None of that was your fault. That was me being selfish, greedy, and toxic. I promise that shit is behind me."

"Meek, I have a boyfriend.."

She stepped back away from him.

"Nic... please. I love you, baby."

She shook her head. "Leave. Please just leave."

"Nic, I won't stop until you're mine again. I'll treat you right. I promise, Nic. I'm not shit without you."

"Go."

He sighed, grabbing her hands. "Please just forgive me, Nic."

She shook her head, pulling her hands away. Meek watched as she walked off and he clenched his jaw, holding back tears.

"Fuck!"

***

Nicki closed her eyes as Dave massaged her shoulders and kissed her neck.