30 October 2013

Toy Boy [Oneshot]

It was a bright sunny afternoon in Los Angeles. In a cafe on the south of the city, three women sat around a table at a cafe, laughing and enjoying each other’s company until a spicy new topic was brought up.

"So how's this guy that's been occupying your time?"

"Just someone"

"Are you gonna give us his name?"

"Aubrey" she shyly smiled as she said his name.

"Tell us about him?"

"He's one of the sweetest guys I've met, he has a nice accent, and..."

"Age?"

"Why does it matter?"

"Just does and why are you getting so defensive, it was only a question"

"Because when I tell you, you're probably going to judge me"

"Why would we judge you?"

"I don't know"

"So are you going to tell us or not?"

"He's 26"

Everyone quietened down and silence filled the air for a couple of moments before it was broken.

"Ooh I knew you were a cougar deep down"

"Got yourself a little toy boy"

"There's only 4 years between us"

"Cougar!"

~

"I want you to move in with me" He said.  They were out at dinner, this was their 25th date in their one year relationship. 

"Why? Not that I don't want to or anything"

"I hear that old people like to cook and clean so having you there with me would be great" He waited a moment for her to understand what he said.

"Did you just call me old? 30 is not old!"

"I'm joking, baby. But seriously?"

"Of course I will, kid"

~

"Who you stop babying me, you're not my mother" 

"But you're my baby, so I can"

"Remember our first date" Nicki asked, softly running her fingers through his hair.

"How could I forget?"

"What the hell am I doing?" Nicki was waiting for her date to arrive. This was the first date she had been on a date and arrived first. She never arrived first for anything, she even arrived late to her own party that she planned. Her nerves were on another level and her legs would not stop shaking. Just as she was about to leave, he ran into the restaurant and over to her.

"Sorry. Work let me go a few minutes and I had to change so I looked presentable"

"You're lucky. I was about to leave"

"Glad I caught you" He smiled.

"Let's get this over with"

They ordered their food and were waiting in silence. They didn't have anything to say to each other.

"So, Nic, What you doing dating a 27 year old?"

'What are you doing dating a 30 year old?"

"Touché"

~

"You're probably wondering why you're here, right?"

"Yeah" The nervousness could be heard in her voice. Nicki had been called into her boss' office.

"Well we've got an offer for you..."

Over two hours later, she was all packed. She had been offered a better place at her job but it was miles away, meaning she had to move. It had not an easy decision, she had to leave everything behind. 

Drake wouldn't be home for another hour so she decided to wait. Well not really, she had to wait for him. All her bags were piled up by the door and she was sat watching TV, watching the times past by.  

~

Drake was in the club. His friends wanted to have a guy's night out or small party as they called it. The drinks were flowing and girls (hoes) were all over them. He had a couple drinks but no way enough to get intoxicated or tipsy.

She had recently moved back to the city. She hadn't been out clubbing since she came back and decided that the night was the right night to do so. Her girlfriends were with her and they were partying the night away.

"Gurl, isn't that your boo thing over there?"

Nicki squinted and looked around the club and spotted him. "Yes but he isn't my boo thing"

"Oh pardon me, toy boy" All her friends laughed in their drunken states.

"Fuck y'all, I'll go say hi" She strutted over to him. Upon reaching him, she lightly touched his shoulder. Her scent immediately hit his nose alerting him it was her.

"Hey, can we talk?" She shouted over the music.

"Yeah" He told his boys he would be back and followed her lead to a quiet-ish area. "So you're back huh?"

It had been two years since they had last seen each other.

"Yeah. Things weren't working out and I missed a certain someone"

"Oh I wonder who?" He joked. She giggled along with him then got serious again.

"I never stopped loving you, you know"

"Me either"

"So I was thinking what about we start again... Actually let's just continue from where we left off. Just before I left, when we didn't know anything about each other and were stupidly in love with each other. Before I was a bit scared because I loved a younger man and I felt so judged by it, constantly getting called a cougar and people referring to you as my toy boy. I don't care anymore, I love you and I want to be with you forever"

"I'm stupidly in love with you too" Drake grabbed her waist and pulled her closer to him. She turned her head slightly and smiled shyly and he kissed her.

~

"You called us over because..."

"Because I'm getting married" Nicki screamed and showed them her ring.

Reuniting? [Oneshot]

"Mum, are you busy tonight?"

"No, why hunny?"

"I want you to meet someone"

"Should I be scared or?"

"No, no. Just meet me at that grill place near you"

"Okay, see you then Kaylie"

"Bye ma"

Kayla had been dating a guy for quite a while now and thought it was time that he met her parents and she met his. Her parents were easily accepting of her past relationship but they were all short lived. Her current boyfriend, Lucas, was definitely the one she was going to marry, they had even discussed it briefly.  



"Don't worry, my mum will like you. My dad is a maybe"

"You don't think I'm overdressed?" 

"Nope. Just a heads up though, they're posh so be careful" Kayla fixed his tie for him.

"I think I see them, now calm down" Her parents walked over to them.

As soon as they approached them, they stood up. Kayla was brought up very respectively, it was courtesy for her to greet her parents that way.

Lucas put his hand out for them to shake. "Lucas, very nice to meet you sir and ma'am"

"You too, I'm her father, Parker"

"I'm her mother, Onika. Kayla, who are the extra seats for?"

"Lucas' parents, I thought we could sit down and have a meal all together"

"They should arriving any minute now"

Lucas' parents arrived and Lucas signalled them over. 

"Hello sweetie" Lucas' mother kissed his cheek.

"I wanted you both to meet someone who I love dearly. Mom, Dad; Meet my girlfriend Kayla and her parents"

Lucas' parents greeted Kayla. Lucas' dad went over to greet Kayla's parents and it was like time stopped. He came face to face with his ex.

"Aubrey Graham" He shook her hand.

"Onika Grayson" She smiled trying to take away the awkward tension.

"Alright so since that's over, can we order?" Kayla asked.

They ate dinner between short conversations. It wasn't as bad as they thought it would be.

"Thank you for the dinner but we've got to get going" Nicki said.

"Wait! Before you go I want to ask Kayla something" Lucas kneeled down in front of Kayla's seat. He turned it around so she was facing him.

"Kayla. I've been thinking about the right words to say to you but I can't think of them. You were a challenge to make you mine but I never gave up because I knew you were the one for me. So Kayla Marie Grayson, will you do me the honours of being my wife?"

"Yes, a million times yes!" Kayla screamed and everyone in the restaurant clapped.

"I guess we'll be seeing a lot more of each other" Jennifer smiled. Nicki smiled back but when Jennifer looked away, she looked over at Drake and gave him the look he knew she would.

"We have to exchange numbers and everything. I can't believe my son's getting married"

~

"We can't let this happen and you know why!"

"What can we do, they're in love"

"We have to break it off, it's going to turn out bad for all of us"

"I don't know what to do, you should have told her when we met"

"Do you think I want to ruin my daughter's relationship?"

"No but,"

"We have to fix it before the wedding, we should not have stopped it when he proposed"

"Just tell her next time you see her"

"I can't tell her that way. It'll break her heart"

"Well you just have to figure it out"

"Me?! What about your part in this?! Hold on, I think Parker's coming"

 "I've got to go, bye"

~

It was the engagement party. Both sides of the family were there celebrating. But two parents weren't looking so happy about it. Obviously being the parents of the future bride and groom.

"Ladies and Gentlemen, the almost groom wants to say a few words. Now before you start Lucas, remember you're not married yet"

"For those who do not know me I'm Lucas and for those who do I'm still called Lucas" Everyone laughed and went silent again. "There's something very special that happens to a man when he realises that he's met the woman that he's going to spend the rest of his life with. I think its called fulfilment. When that moment comes, the words can't come out fast enough. Thank you darling for agreeing to be my wife and seeing the goodness in me. I'd like to thank my future parents-in-law for bringing into the world, the woman that I love. So let's toast to Kayla and her parents"

"To Kayla and her parents" They toasted. 

Nicki hit her glass against her husband's before drinking the remaining amount that was left in her glass. Kayla and Lucas decided to dance together in front of everyone and Nicki saw that as her cue to leave for a few minutes.

"Babe, I'm going to the bathroom" Lucas nodded at her and carried on. She snuck away and went to one of the backrooms in the venue. The door handle shook and in he came.

"What took you so long?"

"You know how hard it is to get away from Jen?"

"No"

"Well there you go but back to the plan at hand"

"Come here, you don't have to stand so far away"

"I might have cooties"

"Be quiet and get over here" Drake stood next to her.

"So we both have to give speech later right?"

"Yeah"

"One of us just explains the situation and ends it once and for all"

"Isn't there an easier way?"

"No"

"Well that's it"

"Let me go first" Nicki walked over to the door and twisted the handle. "It's stuck"

"You're just turning it wrong" Drake put his hand over hers and they both tried but it was no use. When their hands touch, the spark that had been lost all those years ago came back and shot through both of them.

"It's no use" He huffed. He glanced down and noticed their hands were still touching, he was about to move it but she put her other hand over his.



"Sorry to disturb you but have you seen my mother?"

"No but have you seen Aubrey?"

"Nope but I'll look for him as well"

"Thanks love"

Kayla made her way through the crowd, smiling at her guests and having quick conversations. Since with her parents were rich and Lucas' parents were pretty well off, they rented out a big venue just for the party. She couldn't wait for the wedding if they went all out just for their engagement party. She checked all the rooms and came across one that looked like someone was in there.

"Mum, are in here?" Kayla opened the door and her mouth dropped. There in front of her eyes were her mother and her fiancé’s father kissing or 'making out' as her friend would say with her hands around his neck and his hands on her waist.

"Mum! How could you?" Both of their head snapped around.

"Kayla! It's not what it looks like but it is but,"

"You better spill it now because I'm telling dad"

"You might want to sit down" Drake said.

"I'd rather stand"

"So when Aubrey and I met at the dinner, it wasn't our first time meeting each other. We've had met many times before. We dated before you were born, I then met Parker and fell for him. So after we broke up, I dated Parker but I realised I was pregnant,"

"What does that have to do with anything? You still cheated on dad"

"Parker and I had been dating for a month so I knew it wasn't his baby. I came to terms with it and told Parker, we decided to raise the baby together and the baby got his surname"

"Are you trying to tell me Parker isn't my dad and Aubrey is?" They nodded.

"So Lucas is my brother?"

"I'm sorry. We have been trying to stop the relationship from the moment we realised" Nicki said. Kayla looked at both of them and was sick all over the floor.


Was really iffy about posting this on but... some twisted idea I had hehe :)

27 October 2013

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Okay. So I enjoy writing and stuff but it makes me feel like it was pointless when I get 0 to little comments. With the amount of followers I have, I expect at least 5 comments. It may sound rude or whatever but can someone comment on the oneshot I just posted? It got loads of views but no comments.Without the feedback, I have no motivation to write and I'm being honest. But thank you to everyone who has commented, much appreciated :)

26 October 2013

Secrets Or Lies? [Oneshot]

They were both sat on their bed, oppositely facing each other. He was resting against the headboard while she was sat Indian style fiddling with her hair. The room was being lit by the two wall lamps above them. They hadn't spoken all day, both of them had been busy and this was the opportunity he had to ask her a question that had been puzzling him all day. 

"So where were you this morning? I woke up and you wasn't there" 

I can't tell him where I was it could ruin everything. She thought, biting her lip.

"I went to see my mum" she lied through her teeth.

"At 9 o'clock in the morning?"

"Yes"

"Hmm okay, how do you feel about going to see my mum later on?" He cleared his throat before continuing "She having a family dinner"

Great, if his mum sees me she'll notice straight away. Another thought crossed her mind.

"I'll see cause I've been feeling a bit under the weather" Not a complete lie.

A week later.

"Baby I'm home" Nicki closed the door behind her and walked up the stairs clicking her heels.

"Baby?" She opened the bedroom door and was met by a note.

Dear Onika,
I'm so sorry I had to do this through a letter. I wish things didn't turn out this way. This note will probably be the last memory you'll have of me. I wish we could continue but what's a relationship without trust? It's not that I don't trust you at all, I just don't trust you the way I used to. A one-sided love? Can romantic love exist in only one person? I'll be back tomorrow, please don't make this any harder than it has to be, I want you gone tomorrow. I still love you...

Sorry,
Aubrey. 

Almost two years later.

"Good morning beautiful" He walked out the bathroom with a towel wrapped tightly around his waist.

"Morning, did you just come out the shower?"

"Nah but come here" She took his outstretched hand and got up out of bed and followed him to the bathroom. Once her clothes were off and his towel was, he helped her into the tub. They both seemed to relax as he began to wash her and she returned the favour. He helped her out as well and handed her a towel for her to dry off with. 

As the day progressed the couple ate breakfast in bed naked and watched morning TV then got dressed and snuggled up on the sofa and watched a film. The two adults were laughing and having a good time then a knock at the door disturbed the couple's peace.

"Aubrey, baby. Get the door" Drake went to the open the door and was surprised to see her there.  

"Onika?"

"Hey. Long time no see huh?" She smiled small.

"Yeah, uh" He hadn't seen in her so long. She had gotten thicker especially in her hips but still maintained that hourglass figure that he loved so much. Her hair was longer and had more volume. Apart from that, nothing else about her changed. The jeans she was wearing and her tank top were doing wonders. He was too busy focusing on her to notice the child she had on her hip.

"Oh, who's this little guy?"

"AJ" 

"You had a son?"

"No, we had a son" She said. The little boy had his head on her shoulder and was fast asleep.

"Well let me invite you in"

Drake opened the door and stood behind it. He closed the door after her.

"Who's at the door?"

"Paige, I want you to meet someone" Paige took her eyes off of the TV and stood up facing towards them.

"Paige, this is my... Friend Nicki. Nicki, this is my girlfriend Paige"

"Nice to meet you" Nicki smiled and stuck out her hand.

With hesitation, Paige shook it. "You too"

Fakely smiling at Nicki, Paige asked Drake if she could talk to him in the kitchen. Before speaking, she checked if Nicki was close enough to listen to them but she wasn't. She was sat on the couch cradling AJ in her arms, slowly rocking him.  

"How come I've never heard of her before?"

"We lost contact a long time ago, didn't think we would talk again"

"Are you sure she's just a friend?"

"Yes, nothing more"

"Good, I'll go upstairs so you can catch up" Paige said and kissed him. She walked back through the lounge, said a brief goodbye to Nicki and went upstairs to the room she shared. 

"Nicki, do you want a drink?" He called from the kitchen. 

"Water would be nice" Drake got her a glass of water and put a few ice cubes in it, and got himself a glass of fruit juice. He brought them out and took a place next to her on the couch.

"So how have you been?"

"Good, been busy taking care of this guy"

"Are you sure he's mine?" After he said it, he took a sip of his juice.

"What do you mean? Am I sure he's yours? Can you not see the resemblance? He's practically your twin, we can get a DNA test if you want"

"I'm sorry. I'm just trying to take it all in. Hold on, how old is he?"

"He just turned one, a few months ago"

"Right so if I'm correct, you were pregnant when we broke up?"

"Yep"

"Is that why you were being so secretive?"

"Yes, I was scared. We were in a good place in our relationship and I thought a baby would ruin things. I was going to get rid of him before you found out but I couldn't go with it especially after I saw him on the scan for the first time. Remember that day I said I went to see my mum, it was the day after I found out. I went to the doctors to see if I was really pregnant"

"Shit. And I thought you were cheating,"

Nicki cut him off. "If I was in your position, I would have too. But it sort of turned out to be a good thing, we got a son and I learned how to be independent. I'm sorry I kept him away from you this long, I didn't know how you would react so I kept my distance for as long as I could"

"I guess. Glad things turned out for the better. How did you find me?"

"Erm you live in the same house... I just gathered that you didn't move so I gave it a try"

"Oh right, so where did you move to?"

"Not too far away from here, only took me 45 minutes to get here"

The two of them continued talking unaware that the whole time Paige had been sitting on the top stair listening to them. She quickly snuck back to the bedroom and called her best friend.

"What would you do if your boyfriend's friend came over and that friend was girl?"

"Nothing. All guys have girl friends so it wouldn't bother me, why?"

"It happened. His friend is over and she is gorgeous, way prettier than me. Wait, did I just say that?"

"Seems like you're jealous to me"

"I'm not jealous!"

"That's what jealous people say" Her friend sang.

"You're no help, bye" Paige hung up and threw her phone down on the bed. 



"Since I'm a dad now. I should come and see you well our son"

"That would be the responsible thing to do" Nicki finished off her drink.

"Here" Drake grabbed his phone from his pocket. "Put your number and address in" Nicki did as Drake told her to and gave his phone back to him.

"Mama" AJ mumbled. He had been sleeping and just woke up. He rubbed his eyes and looked around.

"Yes baby?" 

"Who's that?"

"Your daddy"

"Daddy?" His eyes set up upon Drake. Nicki had told AJ about his dad before, he slowly recognised him.

"Yeah s-son" AJ outstretched his hands towards Drake and Drake just looked at him.

"He wants you to take him" Nicki told him. Drake pulled him onto his lap.

"Can I use your bathroom?" 

"Sure. Upstairs, what am I talking about? You know where it is" She went to the bathroom and the moment she came out, she bumped into Paige.

"Oh I'm sorry, didn't see you there"

"I'm sure you didn't. You may be his friend but I am his girlfriend and don't forget that, mess with him and I've got your ass. Got it?"

"Loud and clear. One last thing, nobody like a jealous girlfriend. You might have him fooled but I can see right through your fake personality and you don't scare me one bit" Nicki walked away unbothered. When she went back downstairs, she saw AJ and Drake laughing.

"Bonding?"

"Oh yes, he's one funny fella" Nicki didn't say anything back, she simply smiled at the sight of them and sat back down on the couch. She spent another hour there before she decided, she needed to go. 

"We should get going" She gestured to him to give AJ to her and he did. She stood up balancing him on her hip.

"Say bye-bye to daddy" 

"Bah-bye" AJ waved rapidly.

"Not going to say bye to me?"

"Bye Aubrey" Nicki said with a bland tone to her voice and closed the door behind her.


~
"Hello?"

"Hey"

"Who is this?"

"Aubrey"

"Oh, what do you want?"

"Well I was wondering if I, we could keep AJ tonight" 

"I don't know, you've never had him overnight before and I don't trust your girlfriend"

"You know I would never let anything happen to him, please"

"You better not, I won't hesitate to hurt either of you"

She sighed. "Alright, I'll drop him off after I pick him up from daycare"


~

AJ was no trouble to look after during the day but at night, he was a pain in the ass. Drake learned the hard way since Nicki didn't tell him what to do if he wouldn't go to sleep. The next morning, AJ was sat on the floor colouring and Drake was reading a book but looking at him every so often. Paige had refused to help him since AJ got there. While Drake had his eyes on his book, AJ saw Paige's phone on the table. Just like any child would, he picked it up and tapped the screen. Paige grabbed the phone out of his hand and hit him on his hand. AJ whimpered before he started crying. Drake had seen her hit him and got up from his seat, grabbed her by her arm and pulled her into the kitchen.

"Why did you hit him?" He asked as calmly as he could.

"He had my phone" Paige shrugged.

"That is not a reason for you to hit my child. The only people who should discipline him is me or his mother, don't ever do that again" He let go of her arm and went back to tend to AJ who was still crying. He picked him up and grabbed his overnight bag that was left by the couch and stormed out of the house. The minute he pulled up outside Nicki's house, he knew what was coming his way. He rang the doorbell and she answered it almost immediately.

"I was just about to call you to see how he was doing"

"Oh right. You seem busy, I'll bring him back later" Drake said as he was about to turn away.

"It's fine. Was my little angel good?" She smiled, running her finger through his hair.

"Yeah, he was no trouble"

AJ reached for her and she took him from Drake. "Aww mummy missed you so much"

"Did you miss me too?" She asked and rubbed her thumb over his hand. As soon as she touched it, he started to whimper again.

"What's wrong?" She looked down at his hand and saw a bruise forming. "What is that on his hand?! I thought I told you to take care of him!"

"Nic, let me explain" Nicki walked into her house and waited for Drake to walk in to. She slammed the door and put AJ down.

"I want a full explanation now" She sneered.

"Paige hit him because he had her phone, I took my eye off his for a second honestly. I told her not to hit him again"

"That fucking bitch!" She ran to get some shoes and put them on. "Get him" She grabbed her coat from the hook and darted out of the door. He knew exactly where she was going. He grasped AJ's hand and followed her, well tried to. She was driving so fast, it was impossible to keep up with her. When he got there, Nicki was already banging his door down. Paige opened the door and was punched so hard in the face, Drake could hear it from the driveway. Nicki stepped over her body and dragged her by her hair into the house out of view. 

The punches didn't stop coming. "Do not ever put your hands on my son again"

By the time, Drake rushed in. Nicki on top of Paige and Paige was trying to shield herself. 

"Get off me, you crazy bitch" She screamed. 

Drake grabbed Nicki's waist and pulled her off of her. "That's enough"

"Hell no. She deserves more than that" She was desperately trying to hit her again but with the grip Drake had on her, it was hard to move. When he thought she had calmed down, he let her go. During this time, Paige got up and went to look at her face in the mirror. Her face was badly bruised, her left eye was black and her nose was bleeding.

"Don't think I'm ever leaving him here again" Nicki got AJ and left.

~

BabyDaddy: She's out of my life. I still want to see him.
BabyMama: I'm not stopping you.

~

BabyDaddy: I'm on the bench near the pond.

It had been just over 3 months since the incident. Nicki and Drake started to build up their relationship again, they were almost back to where they were before they started dating - close friends.

"We're here" Nicki sang. She hugged Drake with one arm as AJ was holding her other.

"Daddy" AJ smiled up at Drake.

"Hey buddy" Drake smiled back at him. "So what we doing?"

"I'm not bothered, we'll do whatever AJ wants"

"Ducks!" AJ shouted pointing at the pond. "Mommy, daddy" He grabbed his parents' hand 'dragging' them with him.

"Bread"

"I don't have any" Nicki said and AJ frowned. "Maybe if you ask daddy, he will go and get some"

"Bread peas (Please) daddy" 

"But I," Then his son gave him the glare he learned from his mother. "Fine, I'll be back in a bit"

Drake came back to see them both eating ice cream cones. "Where's mine?"

"At the stall, go get one"

"Never mind" After they had finished their cones, Drake opened the loaf of bread and handed some to AJ. AJ ran to the pond and threw them in.

"Yay!" He clapped. Drake and Nicki just laughed at him. They feed the whole loaf to the ducks.

"So I've been thinking about something" They were on a boat ride going around the park.

"Thinking about what?" Nicki asked.

"Well I want us to be a proper family, you know. Living together and all that. We could even give our relationship a try again"

She sighed deeply. "I would like to but we can't. I don't want to ruin what we rebuilt, even more so since we have AJ to worry about"

"You're right. Maybe in the future?"

"I'll think about it"


25 October 2013

Secrets or Lies? [Preview]

They were both sat on their bed, oppositely facing each other. He was resting against the headboard while she was sat Indian style fiddling with her hair. The room was being lit by the two wall lamps above them. They hadn't spoken all day, both of them had been busy and this was the opportunity he had to ask her a question that had been puzzling him all day. 

"So where were you this morning? I woke up and you wasn't there" 

I can't tell him where I was it could ruin everything. She thought, biting her lip.

"I went to see my mum" she lied through her teeth.

"At 9 o'clock in the morning?"

"Yes"

"Hmm okay, how do you feel about going to see my mum later on?" He cleared his throat before continuing "She having a family dinner"

Great, if his mum sees me she'll notice straight away. Another thought crossed her mind.

"I'll see cause I've been feeling a bit under the weather" Not a complete lie.

A week later.

"Baby I'm home" Nicki closed the door behind her and walked up the stairs clicking her heels.

"Baby?" She opened the bedroom door and was met by a note.

Dear Onika,
I'm so sorry I had to do this through a letter. I wish things didn't turn out this way. This note will probably be the last memory you'll have of me. I wish we could continue but what's a relationship without trust? It's not that I don't trust you at all, I just don't trust you the way I used to. A one-sided love? Can romantic love exist in only one person? Remember that morning you said you went to see your mum? I called her later that day and she said she hadn't seen you. I tried to believe you I swear I did. I still love you...

Sorry,
Aubrey. 

Almost two years later.

"Good morning beautiful" He walked out the bathroom with a towel wrapped tightly around his waist.

"Morning, did you just come out the shower?"

"Nah but come here" She took his outstretched hand and got up out of bed and followed him to the bathroom. Once her clothes were off and his towel was, he helped her into the tub. They both seemed to relax as he began to wash her and she returned the favor. He helped her out as well and handed her a towel for her to dry off with. 

As the day progressed the couple ate breakfast in bed naked and watched morning TV then got dressed and snuggled up on the sofa and watched a film. The two adults were laughing and having a good time then a knock at the door disturbed the couple's peace.

"Aubrey, baby. Get the door" Drake went to the open the door and was surprised to see her there.  

"Onika?"

"Hey. Long time no see huh?" She smiled small.

"Yeah, uh" He hadn't seen in her so long. She had gotten thicker especially in her hips but still maintained that hourglass figure that he loved so much. Her hair was longer and had more volume. Apart from that, nothing else about her changed. The jeans she was wearing and her tank top were doing wonders. He was too busy focusing on her to notice the child she had on her hip.

"Oh, who's this little guy?"

"AJ" 

"You had a son?"

"No, we had a son" She said and the little boy finally turned his head looking directly at his father.

19 October 2013

Strong [Oneshot]

Onika Graham was nothing like most women. From a young age, she knew what she wanted to be. Not a model or anything like that, an army cadet. She wanted to prove that not only men had to serve their country, women could too. Her high school years were spent using guns, training and learning how to survive in extreme situations. It was even harder now since she had a family. Married with a beautiful daughter, Savannah, who was 8. She had her father's hazel eyes with a mixture of their skin tones - caramel, a deep dimple in each cheek that showed the most when she smiled and silky curly black hair. Her husband Aubrey stood tall at 6 foot, hazel eyes, a small black afro, a light beard and a set of pearly white teeth. The two months away from that was going to be hard, her family had a leaving party for her the day before so now all she had to do was say goodbye to her daughter and husband. 

"Mummy has to go now"

"Do you have too?"

"Yeah but don't worry I'll be back way before you know it" Using her thumb, she gently wiped away Savannah's tears.

"Pinky promise?" Savannah asked, sticking up her pinky. Promises like that were difficult, there was a possibility she would not come back. 

"Pinky promise" Nicki gave her a tight hug before moving onto Aubrey.

"This should be me going" 

"Not necessarily. Look after yourself and buttercup"

"I will, don't worry. You look after yourself" He pulled her into a hug. After giving him probably the most passionate kiss they ever had, she grabbed her bags and put them into the boot of the taxi. She got into the backseat of the taxi and turned around blowing them a kiss and waving before the taxi drove away. And they became blurry blobs.


~

She left yesterday. I don't know how to feel. She is my everything. The waiting process is going to be the hardest, not knowing about her whereabouts. There's nothing I can do about it, she's out there working for our country which is a good thing but I can't help but feel like something bad is going to come out of this.  

~

Everything has been a big blur. I'm trying to be strong for the family especially 'Vannah. She's old enough to understand what's happening but I don't think she understands the concept. It's been a month and I haven't heard from her yet. It's worrying me. I pray to God, she's okay.

~

"Savannah, it's your turn" Savannah picked up her paper from her desk and walked to the front of her class.

"My favourite person is my mommy.  My mommy is pretty. My mommy is very nice and smells like flowers. My mommy is in the army and is there now.  She wears a uniform and big boots. I miss her very much but she says she is coming back soon. She is very strong. She loves me and I love her too"

~


Looking out of her window watching the rain slide down the glass, Onika had woken up early and got ready. She had been away for a month now. She only went away to train in case of any wars. She decided she should write a letter to her family. Afterwards she folded the paper and sealed it in an envelope. She got up from her bed and walked towards the cubby holes. Softly kissing it, she placed it in hers and walked away.


3 days later
Aubrey was looking though the mail until one caught his eye.  It was a letter addressed to him and by the envelope he knew who it was from. His wife. 

Dear Aubrey,
Missing you loads right now, I hope you miss me too. I wish you were here to comfort me but I would never want you to be in danger. Just letting you now, I'm okay. Really missing the lie ins I had when I was at home, these 6am starts are killing me. And to Savannah, mummy misses and loves you so much. When I get back, I'm going to attack you with kisses so be prepared. *kisses you both* ~ Love from Onika 



3 months later
"Graham! Concentrate!" The dummies appear from nowhere and the aim of the task was to shoot them. Onika was zoning out and only managed to shot 3 out of 20.

"If this was on the field, you would be dead by now! Shot before they shoot you!"

"Sorry, my mind just not in the right place. Probably just missing my family"

"And you don't think I do?! I don't want to be here right now! Just stay focused" The general shouted before stomping off. "Go again!"

The siren rang out and the dummies popped up. Running across the field fast with her glock 19 firmly in her hand and sun shining brightly on her, Onika shot all targets in her path never missing one. Her breathing quickened as she struggled to breathe. 'Blood' splattered all over the grass. 

"Told you if you put your mind you could do, good job" 

"Thank you sir!"

"Now put your weapon away and join the rest"

5 months later
"Be careful" Aubrey warned her. She dipped the brush into the paint pot and began painting the wall. Savannah wanted to paint her room pink so that was what they were doing. She was doing 2 walls and Aubrey was doing the others. 

After 4 hours, the room was done to a good standard. Aubrey had gone over the walls Savannah did with the roller since she missed a few spots. The room stunk from paint fumes. It was 4:30 in the afternoon. 

"How about we get cleaned up and we can do something else"

"Okay" Savannah squealed running away.

They spent the rest of the afternoon relaxing. They even played a few games of jenga, of course Savannah won. Aubrey should have won but he loved seeing his daughter happy. 

7 months later
"Daddy can we watch a movie?"

"Sure, what movie?"

"Camp rock, mummy loves that film" It was true. Anytime the family had a movie night that was most likely the film they would watch. They would dance and sing-along to all of the songs. Savannah went to get the big blanket while Aubrey went to make them some popcorn. Just as the popcorn was poured into the bowl, a voice was heard in the lounge. 

"I'm ready!" Savannah shouted. Aubrey walked out of the kitchen and placed the popcorn on the table before covering them with the blanket and placing the popcorn between them. 


"I'm toooo coooool for you!" They sang together.

At the end of the film, both of them were almost asleep. Well Savannah was and snoring her life away. Aubrey put her to bed after turning off the lights and went to his room to look at something on his laptop. Opening his laptop, he noticed he had an email.

Hey babe,
I've got some good news. We're coming home soon. 2 months to be exact. When I get more information, I'll tell you. Sorry it's a short one, been really busy.
Love you, Nika.

He smiled as he read it. He smiled again as he typed his response.

Thank God. Everyone has been praying for you and your well-being. Can't wait to see you or that face, and those adorable dimples. You better come back looking the same, I miss your sexy ass ;)
Counting down from now, 7 weeks and 6 days. I love you.
Be safe, Aubrey.


He sent the email and closed his laptop. He fell asleep moments later. The nights picked up their pace as he anxiously waited for her return. 

2 weeks later
"Which one?"

"That one" She pointed to the book that said "My Mommy Wears Combat Boots".

Aubrey began to read. "My mommy is in the U.S army. She wears combat boots and a uniform to work. She said that makes me an Army baby. Because she is a soldier sometimes the Army takes her to far away places" He looked down at her to see if she was still awake.

"Keep going, daddy"

"That makes me feel sad and I cry. Mommy says it's okay to feel sad. Being sad is a part of missing someone when they are not with you. I definitely miss mommy.... Sometimes I talk to mommy on the phone while she's away and daddy reads her emails to me. Mommy said she would be home as soon as she can. Daddy and I count down the days off a calendar until it's time for mommy to come home"

Savannah was now fast asleep. Aubrey kissed her forehead, turned off the light and closed her bedroom door and back downstairs. He flopped down on the sofa and put his head in his hands. The story really got to him. Unaware, he fell asleep that way. Soon enough, he was awoken by a scream coming from upstairs. He dashed upstairs and went into Savannah's room to find her crying with sweat beads on her forehead. He sat on her bed and brought her closer to him.

"What's wrong?" He asked, stroking her hair.

"I had a bad dream"

"What happened in the dream?"

"Mommy.... Mommy died." She cried and he rubbed her back in attempt to calm her down.

"It was just a dream. She is okay and will be home soon"

"How do you know?"

"She told me last time we talked"

"That was a long time ago, she might not be okay now" She said, wiping away her tears. 

"How about I try to call her and she can tell you herself?"

"Okay"

Aubrey went to get his phone from the bedroom, searched through the bunch of letters from her and dialed the number she gave him in her last letter.

"Hello, Onika here"

"It's Aubrey, I hope you're not busy. Savannah wanted to talk to you"

"We're having a break so it's okay, put her on the phone" He handed her the phone.

"Mummy?"

"Yes it's me sweetheart"

"I had a bad dream and you died. Are you okay mummy?"

"I'm fine, I miss you though"

"I miss you too. You're coming back soon right?"

"Yep"

"That's good," Savannah let out a loud yawn.

"You seem tired. It must be late over there, I'll talk to you soon, okay?"

"Okay. I love you mommy"


"I love you too"

~

Before they knew it had been 9 months, the constant letters had been taking away their worry but it never took away the empty space.  The war was short lived and today was the day, she was coming home.  

Over at the base, Onika had her uniform ironed and her hair straightened and up in a low ponytail. She wanted to have it down but it was one of the rules to always tie your hair up. She asked the general if she could call home and he allowed her.

Aubrey was sleeping. The house's quietness and peace was disturbed by the loud ring of his phone. Desperately hoping the call was important and not just a 'code' call.

"Hello?" He answered groggily.

"Aubrey?" As her voice came through the speaker, he immediately woke up. 

Frantically, he replied "Baby! Are you okay? Did something happen?!"

"No, no. Calm down. Just wanted you to know we come back at 1700 hours"

"Couldn't you just say 5?"

"I could have but I didn't so deal with it. I've got to go now, so see you soon"

"Okay, bye"

As soon as their call ended, Drake checked the time. 10:30. 5 hours and 30 minutes till her arrival so that gave him 4 hours to do whatever he had to. He went to have a shower and got dressed in something casual since he knew he would be changing clothes soon. A simple pair of jeans with a short sleeved shirt. Once he was dressed, Aubrey went to wake up Savannah. He made a quick breakfast, a plate full of toast, after they had eaten they went back upstairs so Savannah could have her shower or bath and get dressed.

By 12, Aubrey and Savannah were ready and on their way to town. He had a surprise planned. First stop was the clothing store.

"I ordered an outfit and it was supposed to come in 2 days ago, my order number is 2367890432"


"Let me check for you" The cashier went to the backroom of the shop where all the orders were and hangers along with clothes that need to be stocked. 5 minutes, the cashier came back with his order.

"There you go, would you like anything else?"

"Do you have the same outfit in the children's section?"


~

People came through the doors with their luggage trailing behind them and a few army cadets came out and greeted their loved ones. The intercom said the army would be arriving soon, so every time the automatic doors opened they were expecting them to walk out. 

"Look!" Someone shouted and in the distance, one by one, soldiers in their uniform with their bag-packs on their backs walked closer and closer towards them. When they submerged through the doors, everyone clapped and cheered. The minute Savannah noticed, she pushed through the crowd of people to get closer.

"Savannah" Aubrey shouted after her but she couldn't hear him. Shortly after she got towards the front, she spotted her.

"Mummy!" She screamed and started running in her direction. 

Her eyes settled on her daughter as she ran into her arms. She hugged her tightly but not hard enough for her not to breath.  Savannah's sobs could be heard loud and clear from miles away, passersby's clapped for them. Letting go of Savannah and standing up straight, Onika looked up and spotted her husband. With her daughter by her side, she walked towards him. She softly giggled at him, he was wearing a replica of her outfit so was Savannah.

"Reporting for duty" He saluted and she saluted back. They broke out in laughter before embracing each other. He pulled away after a while and wiped the tears falling down her face. 

"Stop crying. You're home and safe" She smiled at him and leaned in to kiss him. 9 months of not kissing him, seeing him or touching him was enough for her to want to do things to him right then and there but she knew it would be inappropriate so she settled with a kissing session that was cut short by Savannah pulling on their pants.

"Ew. Can we go home now?"

"Sure we can, princess" He held her left hand while Onika held her right hand and they walked out holding hands.













I was going to do it about Drake going to the army but I thought I'd switch it up a bit.