Chapter 13: Something He Can Feel
Clyde and Nita arrived in Mexico the next day and immediately made their way to a chapel so that they can get married.
"Excuse me priest, um me and my lady want to get married today."
"That is no problem, first let my introduce myself my name is Manuel. I'll make this quick since I see you two have a little one. Just let me grab some witnesses, please go into the sanctuary." The priest walked away and Nita and Clyde walked into the sanctuary.
"Baby I can't believe it this is all happening so fast."
"I know baby, I really wanted to give you the wedding you deserve but I couldn't wait any longer."
"Clyde I don't care if we were getting' married in the bayou, as long as I'm with you."
"I love you Nita."
"II love you too Clyde." Manuel then entered the sanctuary with two women.
"Senor, this is my wife Benita, and my daughter Marisol, she is a huge fan of your music."
"Nice to meet you two." Clyde winked at Marisol which made her blush uncontrollably.
"Alright let's get this done." Manuel led Clyde and Nita to the altar.
"We are gathered here today to join this man and this woman in holy matrimony. Do you want the speedy ceremony?"
"Yes sir, we're kinda in a hurry."
"Ok, now repeat after me." Clyde and Nita repeated what Manuel told them to say.
"Bye the power vested in me in the state of Mexico I know pronounce you husband and wife, you may kiss your bride." Nita and Clyde shared a quick kiss.
"I wish you two all the happiness in the world. Let my wife help you with your certificate." Benita led Clyde and Nita to the back and helped them with their certificate. After Clyde and Nita got their certificate, they left Mexico and were on their way back to California.
"How is Miss. Vivian?"
"She's fine Inez. Finally got her to go to sleep."
"Did you want me to take her?"
"No, I'm fine Inez you can go on to bed."
"Are you sure?"
"Yes, I'm sure goodnight Inez."
"Goodnight Nita." Inez then went back to her room, and then all of a sudden Clyde entered the hotel room
"What are you doing?"
"I'm taking care of our baby."
"You need to get dressed."
"Baby can we just cancel."
"No we can't I've had these shows lined up for weeks now baby."
"Clyde I'm tired…"
"WHAT? You said you tired!"
"Yeah, baby I'm still sick."
"I don't give a fuck if you were on your death bed, if I say get your ass dressed then do it."
"Clyde but…"
"But what? Nita, you listen to me. I MADE you. You were nothing before you met me, and you ain't gonna be nothing without me. Now, we got the right song in the right place at the right time! Now, I need you to get out on that stage right now!" Clyde then stormed out of the room. Inez got up and turned to go to her room to see Inez standing in the door way.
"How much did you hear?"
"Everything."
"Can you take her I have to get dressed." Then there was a knock at the door.
"I'll get it Nita, go on and get dressed." Nita handed Vivian to Inez and went to her room. Inez walked up to the door and opened it.
"Hey Wanda."
"Hey Inez, is this little Vivian?"
"She is so precious." Inez handed Vivian to Wanda.
"Aw, she looks like Nita."
"Thank God." Wanda chuckled
"Inez you bad, is Nita still here or did she leave with Clyde?"
"Yes she's still here, she's in her room."
"Thanks." Wanda was about to walk back there but Inez grabbed Wanda's arm.
"Wanda, Nita might be a little unresponsive, Clyde yelled her pretty bad not too long ago."
"Is she ok?"
"No."
"Ok, thanks Inez." Wanda then made her way to Nita's room, she opened the door to see Nita sitting on the bed crying.
"Nita?" Nita jumped when she heard Wanda's voice, Nita quickly wiped away her tears.
"Hey Wanda."
"I wanted to visit you and Vivian, Inez called me last week and told me you weren't feeling well."
"It's nothing I feel fine."
"Are you sure? Inez told me about what happened between you and Clyde."
"Wanda it's nothing really, he's right. This is the only time I have and I can't let it slip away because I'm tired."
"Nita…"
"He said I'm nothing without him, he's right. If it wasn't for him I'd be singing in clubs again."
"Nita, this dress is beautiful." Wanda said trying to ease the tension in the room.
"Thank you, you don't think I look bad in it?"
"For someone who just had a baby three weeks ago you look amazing."
"Thank you."
"Come one let's go."
"Ladies and Gentlemen! Here's our favorite southern belle, Nina Celeste!" he crowd went wild as the band started playin the song, the curtains rose to reveal Nita's silhouette swaying to the music. Then the lights came on and Nita was wearing a long black gown. With lace that started at her stomach and went down to the end of the dress.
Many say
That I'm too young
To let you know just where I'm coming from.
But you will see
It's just a matter of time
My love surely make you mine
Well, I'm
Livin' in a world of ghetto life
Everyone is so uptight
Nothin's wrong, it's alright, my man
I like the way we carry on
His love will send me on and on
With my man
People out there can understand
I'm givin him somethin he can feel
To let him know this love is real
This love is real
So much joy for us it seems
So much hope for material things
Are they only in my dreams?
(hey, oh yeah)
And that's exactly why I'm singing this song to you
To let you know that real dreams do come true.
You tell me 'what does it mean'.
I'm givin him somethin he can feel
To let him know this love is real
This love is real
I'm givin him somethin he can feel
To let him know this love is real
This love is real
When the song ended the crowd went wild, Nita breathed heavily as she bowed and walked off the stage. Nita was met with Wanda on the side of the stage.
"Nita you were amazing, I swear you write the best songs."
"Thank…" All of sudden Nita started to feel dizzy it seemed like the room was spinning and then Nita passed out. Luckily Wanda caught her before her head hit the ground.
"Oh my God! Someone call an ambulance! Bernie go get Clyde! Come on Nita wake up."
Clyde, Nita, and Bernie were all waiting outside Nita's room and then the doctor approached them.
"How is she doctor?" Wanda asked
"She is very sick and I want her to stay in the hospital for at least two weeks."
"No can do, Doc she's on a tour right now."
"I'm sorry but you're gonna have to cancel those shows Mr. Cole your wife could've died and I want to make sure she's healthy again before I send her home and also I don't want to be the new baby's health in danger with Mrs. Cole being sick."
"Thank you Dr. Lee."
"Your welcome, you all have a good night."
"Damn! You know how much money we gonna loose."
"Shut the hell up Clyde! You are one selfish bastard."
"What you call me?"
"Please don't try to intimidate me I am not scared of you! You need to let your wife rest did you not hear what the doctor said, she could've died. You need stop belittling that girl you know she loves you more than anything which I still can't understand why. Inez told me that you snuck Nita out of the hospital when Vivian was born…"
"Shush."
"Don't you tell me to shush, what kind of man takes his sick wife out of the hospital? If you ever hurt her or put her life and that baby's life in danger, I promise you I will make sure you wished you was never born. You got that there?" Clyde just simply ignored her
"I said you got that there."
"Bernie can you go buy me some smokes?"
"I know your Mama is turning over in her grave because of the so called man her son became." With that Wanda stormed off and went into Nita's room.
When she entered the room she saw Nita laying down on the bed.
"Hey Nita, how you feelin'?" Wanda sat down on the bed.
"I'm ok tired."
"Well, I don't wanna keep you up just wanna see how you doin ok. Get some rest Nita."
"Thanks Wanda, see you later."
"See you." Wanda left the room to see Clyde standing alone in the hall way. Wanda approached him one more time.
"If you take her out of that hospital bed, I will make sure you never make another record in your life."
"Is that a threat TaWanda?"
"It's a promise Marion." Wanda then stormed off thinking that she finally got through to Clyde, little did she know that trouble was still to come.
I like the way we carry on
His love will send me on and on
With my man
People out there can understand
I'm givin him somethin he can feel
To let him know this love is real
This love is real
Giving Him Something He Can Feel by: EnVouge
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