Up In The Air ch. 8
Finally! I finally made it happen and Rachel wants to go out with me! Hell the fuck yeah! I just gotta not fuck it up and I'm muthafuckin' Gucci! I've been on cloud nine since Rachel agree to pursuing a relationship with me and she told me that she want to try with me, meaning the world to me because I know that her ain't-shit husband didn't treat her right, abandoning her and the ninos which pisses me all the way off. His loss is my gain and I'm going to go right by them if it's the last thing that I do. Unfortunately I have soe pressing issue with Who-Shall-Not-Be-Named. There's no way that I'm let her fuck up my career just to further hers. Nu-uh, no me gusta. Mercedes set up a meeting between me and her in a neutral setting or in other words, her Abuela's place because the elderly woman lives just outside of the city as she wanted to live her last good years away from the hustle and bustle of city but staying close enough to family.
I haven't seen this bitch in a long time but it doesn't feeling long enough as my manager thinks that's a fuckin' stellar idea for the both of us to do a collab together but hell freezing over is more likely to happen than that shit. I'm pacing back and forth in the middle of the living room with the dark skinned diva sitting on her grandmother's plastic covered couch, scrolling through her phone as I'm sure that I'm burning a hole in the carpet but I'm on edge. I stopped when the doorbell rings as my mentor stands up, putting a hand on my shoulder in support as I take a deep breath because I cant do anything when I'm ready to pop off on a bitch. Mercedes opens the door to see my former lover as she hasn't change much except for the blue hair, walking into the room to stand in front of me in a red v-neck, black leather jacket and black skinny jeans.
"It's been a long time, Santana" Dani said smiling slightly.
"Tsk not long enough" I scoff.
"Santana" Mercedes warns.
"It's okay, Mercedes. I know why I'm here so why don't we sit down and talk" Dani said sitting down on the armchair. "I assume that you don't want it getting it out that you inspire my debut album"
"Damn right because it wasn't the fuckin' truth. All of those songs about being cheated on and broken-hearted was all lie because I don't remember cheating on you with one of my backup dancers" I said frowning, arms crossed.
"Santana I-"
"No, I love you and you did me dirty. Did you ever love me, Dani? I tried to be the best girlfriend that I could to you and you broke my heart. Why did you do it? Why? I need to know"
"I did love you at the time and there's no excuse for what I did to you" Dani said running her hand through her hair. "I fucked up, I fucked up big time and I hurt you. I used you to jumpstart my career and it's been great but it's lonely. No one understands me the way that you did and I've missed you"
"No, don't you get to say that you miss me because you miss someone warming your bed at night. For the longest time, I couldn't say your name or hear it being said but I didn't wallow in my sadness, my family wouldn't me. I poured my heart and soul into my music because it was one of the things that got me through this and I won't let you take that away from me" I said glaring at her.
"Look Dani, if you care anything about Santana then you wouldn't reveal that she was the person behind your album. You could possibly ruin not only her career but her livelihood and I don't think that you want that" Mercedes said shaking her head.
"You're right, I don't. It was more of my manager's idea than my own and I don't want to hurt Santana, I've done enough of that" Dani said standing up, walking towards the door before looking over her shoulder. "It really was good to see you, Santana and I hope that you continue to make music and find someone that actually deserves you"
Without another word, the rock star leaves as I feel lighter than I ever have but I can't help wondering if Dani hadn't cheated on me if we would still be together right now then shaking my head because it doesn't matter. I found someone that I care about and she care about me as that's all that matter as Mercedes nudges me with her hand before taking my hand in her because I'm glad that she was the one with me when this went down. Her grandmother wouldn't let us leave until we had lunch with her and I wasn't about to turn down free food before heading back to my place when my manager texts me that I have to start writing songs for my next album as I have a few ideas in mind. I walk through my place to find Quinn sitting on my couch with her bare feet plopped on my coffee table flipping through my channel like she fuckin' own on the place before looking at me with a bored expression on her face as I snatch the remote out of her hand.
"Fabray, what the hell are you doin in my house? I have you the fuckin' spare key in case of a fuckin' emergency so you or someone important better be fuckin' bleeding to death or something before kick you on your pale white girl ass" I said glaring at her.
"Mercedes called me that you saw Dani today. What the hell, San? Why didn't you tell me? I would've been there so would have Brittany" Quinn said glaring at me.
"Because I needed to do this on my own because there was some things that I needed to get off my chest. You and Brittany would've assumed that I was going to kick her ass and yes, the thought has crossed my mind several times but I didn't go through with it" I said flopping down my couch.
"Did she tell you why she cheated on you? Did you get the answers that you were looking for?" Quinn asked her expression softens. "Is she going to reveal that you're behind her album?"
"I feel better that I told her off and I got an answer. She says that she's not but there's no guarantee that she won't" I said shrugging my shoulders.
"If she does, you'll sue for defamation of character and take everything from her" Quinn said with fire in her eyes.
"Hopefully it won't come to that but I'm glad that you're on my side because I don't wanna be on the side of a witness stand from you" I said shuddering slightly.
I've seen what Quinn's like in a courtroom and how I would describe it is like watching a shark stalking its prey, waiting for the right moment to strike before going in for the kill as it's over in a flash. I've seen her charm the pants off juries or bring grown men to full blown tears as I know that the former head cheerleader wanted to be a lawyer for the longest time although she didn't think that she would ever get out of Ohio. There was no way that it was going happen because sometimes she's too smarter for her good, she was going to live the life that she wanted even though there were a few hiccups along the way. We're living the dream as the Unholy Trinity's slowly taking the world by storm. We sat around watching trashy reality TV until I hear a pang, pulling out my phone to see that I have a text message from Rachel telling that she was thinking about me and I could help the grin from forming on my face.
I text her saying that she's always on my mind before teasing her a little about being unable to get enough of me as she quickly texts me back calling me a flirt then tells me that she has to get back to work. I text the waitress to have a good day at work and to tell the ninos that I said when she picks them up from school before pocketing my phone to see that Quinn was staring at me with smirk on her face.
"Why are you smirking at me like that? It's fuckin' creepy" I said raising a questioning eyebrow.
"Oooo you are sprung. You didn't have so bad for Dani as you do for Rachel and you were with her for like ever" Quinn giggles.
"Maybe I do but I don't know what it is about her that makes me want to things for her and this draw that I feel every time that I'm with her. Rachel makes me feel things that I didn't feel for Dani, I can't explain it but I like it. She doesn't realize how beautiful she is and she makes it so easy to tease her too" I said smiling softly.
"Her kids?" Quinn asked raising her eyebrow.
"I know that I love Charlie and Beth, those are my god kids but Rachel's kids are amazing. She's done an unbelievably awesome job with them, raising them on her own while making ends meat. I vibe them and talking with them is so easy especially with Bailey who opened to me the other day about wanting to be animator, showing me some of his artwork. The kid's crazy talent and Harmony can sing like nobody's business, I had no clue that a powerful voice was in such a tiny body"
"What about Marley?"
"She's a sweet little cinnamon rolls that I'm never allowing to grow up… ever. She loves playing the piano and making up her own songs even though I don't know if she can sing or not but Harmony has that she can although she's not as confident about it"
"Sounds like you're rather invested. I don't want you moving too fast, too soon Santana. You could end doing more harm than good especially since there are kids involved"
"I know, I know. I really like Rachel and the last thing that I want to do is hurt her or her kids because they've through enough especially with that rat bastard of an ex-husband of hers" I growl out.
"Calm down before you let out Snixx and I don't want to particularly deal with. Although I never thought that I would see the day that Santana Lopez becomes totally whipped"
"Oh pleas like you were any better when you started dating Britt" I said rolling my eyes.
"After only two weeks but Rachel had you totally whipped long before you started dating. You looked like a lovesick puppy" Quinn snickers.
"Whatever bitch, don't you have a wife to go home to" I said waving her off.
"That I do and I'm sure that she's wondering where I'm at and I have to pick up my kids from school" Quinn said putting her shoes on
"Give the girls kisses for me"
"I will and remember, Charlie's ballet recital is on Saturday and she's expecting you to be there"
"I wouldn't miss it for the world. She got the solo right?" I asked curious.
"Yeah she did and she's been working really hard. Bring your girlfriend too"
"Okay, will do. Later Q-ball" I said smirking.
"Ugh, you know that I hate that nickname" Quinn groans.
"I know" I said grinning.
~Nicole The Dragon Rider signing off
End of ch. 8