"Daddy, do you think old Mommy will call me and Noah to wish us a merry Christmas?" Nyla asked while getting into the guest bed at Nicki's house. Christmas was being held their and Nicki tried her best to fix up the guest bedroom to Nyla and Noah's liking. Even if it was for one night, Nic wanted them to feel at home.
"I don't know, babygirl." Safaree shook his head looking back at Nicki for support. Safaree had recently learned that Marissa was checked out of rehab but didn't bother to let him or the kids know. He had also learned that she ran away to Texas with some guy she met. His heart was broken and he couldn't find it in his heart to let Nyla and Noah know. Nicki touched Safaree on his shoulder and took a seat next to him next to the nightstand.
"I don't think she loves us anymore." Nyla sighed as a silent tear rolled down her face onto her pillow. Safaree didn't know what to say because honestly, he didn't think she loved them anymore either. He had given up hope a long time ago and had tried to come to terms that she might not come back. "Ms. Nicki, are you ever gonna leave me?" Nyla asked turning toward her.
"I promise, Ny. I'm always gonna be here and I'm never gonna leave. No matter what." Nicki smiled and glanced at Safaree. Nic shook Safaree a little to lighten him up. "You know what, I think Santa is on his way. I could have sworn I heard his sleigh bells."
"Really Ms. Nicki?!" Nyla's eyes lit up as she started to turn off her lamp. "I'm gonna go to sleep now so he doesn't miss me! Good night, Daddy." Safaree and Nicki made their way out of the guest room to make their way downstairs.
"Why me, Nic? Why me?" Safaree asked taking a seat on the couch. Nicki grabbed his hand and leaned on his shoulder.
"I understand, babe. I know it's hard."
"No, you don't understand. You don't know how I'm feeling, can you even relate?" Safaree shrugged Nicki off of him rolling his eyes.
"The hell? Have you forgotten what I just went through with Victor? We're going through the same fucking thing. He hasn't contacted me or Sarai ever since he left. I would atleast like to know how he's doing. His ass could be in an alley right now dead."
"I'm sorry, I totally forgot." Safaree sighed and allowed her to sit in his lap. From the silence in the room, you could tell the two of them each had something heavy on their mind and hearts. "Instead of focusing on what we don't have and whats wrong, let's focus on what we do have and be thankful for what is right. . Let's try to focus on us." Safaree told her while kissing her on the cheek. He grabbed her from the couch and grabbed the remote to turn on the music and to dim the lights. "May I have this dance?" he asked holding his hand out for her to take.
"You may." Nicki smiled and twirled into his arm as 'All I Want For Christmas Is You", sung by The Cheetah Girls started playing. "You know how to dance, right?" Nicki asked him leaning into his chest.
"Duh." Safaree smirked and chuckled as they slow danced.
"I haven't told you this in a long time, Safaree. But, I'm so blessed I know you. I'm blessed have you by my side. You're perfect for me, you came into my life at a time where I was unsure where I was, what I wanted, but you're just.. you've just came into my life and changed it for the better. I can't thank you and God enough."
Safaree reached into his pocket and looked at Nicki straight in the eyes. "I have to give you something." "We've known each other for whew, quite a while now. I know right now we both feel that what we have is the best thing that could have ever happened to us. I told you this before but I'll tell you again... you're it for me. I just know that you're the one for me and I can't imagine living my life everyday without you by my side. So, don't panic. I'm not asking you to marry me or anything, but this is something close to that.."
"Safaree..." Nicki placed her hand over her mouth as a tear ran down her face. Safaree took out a white box out of his pocket with a red bow on the top. He opened the box slowly and placed the ring on Nicki's ring finger on her left hand.
"This ring is a promise that I will love you and only you forever. This ring will serve as a proof of my love and my promise. My promise that I will only love you and that I really do want to spend the rest of my life with you. I love you more than anything in this world." Safaree smiled and gave Nicki a kiss on the lips before he continued. "You are my world."
Nicki stared at the ring in shock, not knowing what to say. Her present and future were represented by three sparkling round diamonds that were set in swirling bands of 14K white gold.
Almost drowning in her own tears of joy, the only thing she could get out was a thank you. Safaree carried Nicki in his arms up stairs right as "All I Want For Christmas Is You" was fading out. He blew out the peppermint flavored Candles, turned off the lights, and Nicki was ready to ride him like a sleigh.
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Nyla was the first one to wake up to the smell of homemade cinnamon rolls. Her eyes lit up as the first thing she realized was that it was Christmas.
"IT'S CHRISTMAS, IT'S CHRISTMAS!" She yelled as she got out of bed. Nyla ran all the way down the stairs into the kitchen and jumped up and down. "Daddy!!! Do you know what day it is?!"
"Nope, what is it Ny?" Safaree looked at her like she was stupid.
"It's Christmas you retard!" Nyla pulled Safaree into the living room to see so many presents.
"Yo, did she just?" Safaree looked back at Nicki as she laughed and mouthed for him to let it go. Sarai and Noah were already in the living room on their phones waiting for Nyla to wake up.
"Merry Christmas little sister!" Noah told Nyla picking her up smothering her with kisses.
"Yuck, get off me ugly!" she laughed kicking her legs. "Merry Christmas Rai and Ms. Nicki!" Nyla told them giving them both hugs.
"Mom, can we open gifts?" Sarai asked looking for the ones with her name on it.
"Sure, Noah I want you to open that one first." Nicki told him pointing to the one in the corner. Noah opened it to find a blue Mac Book Pro.
"Are you freaking kidding me? Yo, thank you so much!" It melted Safaree's heart to see that smile on hi son's face. He had been asking for it for a very long time, and he finally got it. "Thank you pops!"
"You're welcome, kid. Open up the one next to it." To his surprise, for Christmas Noah had gotten a white pair of customized beats with his name on them from Nicki.
"YOOOOOO! Thank you so much Ms. Nicki. You're the best, I appreciate you forreal."
"You're welcome."
"What can I open Daddy?" Nyla asked sitting criss cross on the carpet. "I want to open my gifts from Ms. Nicki first!"
"Whatever you want." Nicki leaned on Safaree's arm taking in this moment. This was exactly what she wished for and she thanked God for allowing her gift to come true.
"2 Pairs of UGG'S and a North Face beanie!" Nyla was estatic. "I love it so much, thank you!" she got up and ran to give Nicki a big hug!!!
"You're welcome pretty girl!" Nyla wasn't like any normal 4 year old. She wasn't really into toys, dolls, or barbie dream houses. She was more of a material girl. To be 4, she knew a lot about fashion just had look good everywhere she went. The only thing she wanted was an easy bake oven and clothes. No toys for this kid.
"Daddy, do you have my oven? Do you have it? Where?!"
"I don't know, you gotta open up the rest of your gifts."
"Fine!" Nyla opened the rest of her gifts to find the Easy Bake Oven she wanted, a build a bear, a juicy couture cross body bag, and a new bed-set.
"MY turn, my turn, my turn!" Sarai said rolling her eyes. "Are the rest of these mine?"
"Everything except for the two behind the tree." Nicki told her.
"Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh! Mommy you got me the iPhone 5!!!!" Sarai yelled before she even got done wrapping the present. She also received, a coach cross over purse, money, a Juicy Coture Jelly strap watch, and outfits from Urban Outfiters.
"This has had to be the best Christmas I have ever had." Noah told everyone while making his way to the kitchen to grab a cinnamon roll.
"Wait, I have a present for you Safaree." Nicki got up from the couch and grabbed two presents that were behind the tree.
"You didn't have to get me anything, babe." Safaree sighed and took the presents out of Nicki's hand. He ripped off the candy cane patterned wrapping paper slowly to find two Polo Ralph Lauren Sweaters, each of his favorite colors.
"How did you know I wanted these? I wanted these exact sweaters." Safaree brought her into a hug and kissed her on the lips.
"Noah told me. But Nyla also told me that you wanted this." Nicki smiled and handed him another box motioning for him to open it.
"Are you serious?" Safaree shook his head and tore off the wrapping paper as fast as he could. "Nyla told you I wanted Polo boxers?" He tilted his head and looked back at Nicki then at Nyla who was trying to open up her oven.
"Oh no. I mean she told me you wanted the fragrance." Nicki cackled and hit him on the shoulder. "If you would finish opening up the damn gift."
"Alright alright my bad. Thank you so much, beautiful. I love everything. I'm glad I'm getting to spend this Christmas with my favorite lady." Safaree leaned in for another kiss but was interrupted by Nyla tugging on his pajama pants.
"I thought I was your favorite lady."
"Hey, get outta here! Go get dressed so we can go to Grandma's." Safaree told her shaking her off his leg.
"You're leaving soon?" Nicki sighed and rolled her eyes.
"We can't stay all day, the kids have to see their Grandparents." Safaree took her hand and lead her to the door over the kitchen.
"Oh, I forgot. It's okay, Sarai and I have rounds to make as well."
"Nic, stop stressing. Look up."
Nicki looked up above her to find a 4 inch sprig that Safaree hand selected. Each sprig featured a beautiful satin bow affixed to two or more hearty sprigs held snuggly with floral tape.
"Are you ser-"
Safaree cut Nicki off with an expected kiss. Her lips touched his and a spark went off in her body. Safaree placed his hands on Nicki's soft face and felt the goosebumps arise across her skin as he dug his fingers into her hair. As she moved in for another kiss, he licked her lips in anticipation. Nicki deepened her dimples and took in the smell of the peppermint candles that surrounded them. Safaree got a quick intake of breath and broke away from the kiss, giving Nicki one more peck on the lips.
"Merry Christmas, beautiful."
VISUALS BELOW. Did you like? (: Comment and let me know, this is my first one shot so yeah.
Nyla on Christmas.
The Nigga Noah.
Promise Ring Safaree Got From Jared.
"HE WENT TO JAREEEED"
