Chapter 22: Happy Birthday & Happy New Year
Before Story Authorz Note: Ok, so I know its been a year. But I can apologize a million and one times. But then you'd have to wait longer before your new chapter. LOL! Ok, but I just recently got my new computer, and since I lost all my saved chapters and spoilers I have had to read over the stories to connect the hidden spoilers, and try to remember what I had in mind for the future of the story. I told you I wouldn't abandon it. But anyways, before you read on...since I am a year late. I have to jump from November straight to the new years so we can head into 2005. But since Im a year late...im gonna jump to 2006. Just to feel updated. Remember we hit 2004 in the sequel. You understand .Less confusion and here we are...
It was now Craig's birthday. Spinner got them to close down The Dot for the day so that they could have a little party. Nikkie was at home geting ready. She slipped on her white long sleeve t-shirt and her black bubble vest. She staightened her hair and slipped on black pants and her white uptowns. She went downstairs to find Marcus on the downstairs computer messing with a few wires.
"Hey, what are you doing?" Nikkie asked
"Well...your mother has been getting no...connection to ...the internet. She believes the wires may be crossed" He explained as he put force into pushing the computer desk forward
"Why didn't she just call an electrican or something" Nikkie asked
"Because I offered to help before she'd have to do any of that" Marcus said
"Oh well. Um im leaving" Nikkie said as she picked up a big suitcase
"Going where exatly" Marcus asked. Nikkie gave him a your-not-my father type look.
"Out" with that she went out the back door and put the case in the backseat and got into her car. She was about to start the car when she heard a knock on her window. She looked and saw Reggie with his million dollar smile. She rolled down the window.
"Your off to that party with out me" Reggie asked
"Its not a party-party, its just friends" Nikkie said
"So, am I not part of the click" Reggie asked giving his puppy dog eyes. His eyes were beautiful bright and hazel. His skin was so smooth looking with his facial hair shape up and his braids freshly done. But she didn't give in.
"Don't you have something to do, like with your friends." He was about to say something. "I saw you last night on the corner with them" Nikkie said
"See, as much as I try, you just keep thinking I'm that kind of guy" Reggie said
"But you see, you bringing them around my house-makes me feel uncomfortable. I'm trying my hardest to forget them, but you don't seem to care much" Nikkie said. Reggie's face changed.
"But I do Nikkie. Im nothing like those guys. I told you. If I could take back 3 things in my life, leaving you in that house would be one of them" He explained. Nikkie looked at him in shock and in confusion. She didn't understand where this was coming from but then again, she dosnt remember that night.
"Look, Im sorry. Can you please just take me with you. If not, I guess I'll find something else" Reggie said
She gave in. "Get in"
They arrived at The Dot. Everyone was there. Vanessa was sitting on Craig's lap. Nikkie had a little rage in her from that becasue she thought she was losing her best guyfriend. They brought out a cake and sang "Happy Birthday". He started opening gifts. She finally found a moment that he was alone.
"Happy Birthday Craig" Nikkie said as she hugged him
"Thanks" Craig said
"Come with me" Nikkie said
"Where?" Craig asked as he got up
"Just come on" Nikkie said pulling him out of the restauraunt. She walked him over to her car.
"Close your eyes" Nikkie said and he did. Nikkie pulled the large case from the backseat and placed it on the hood of her car. She moved him in front of it.
"Ok, open them" she said
He opened his eyes and looked down and saw a huge guitar case.
"NIKKIE!" Craig said all surprised
"You said you needed a new guitar, and I know its not the one you wanted, but the guy at the store said it plays the same and the quality is far more vintage" Nikkie said as he opened the case and pulled out his shiny new red and black electric guitar.
"Nikkie, honestly you shouldn't have" Craig said
"But I wanted to, so enjoy it Craig. You only turn 18 once" Nikkie said
"Thanks" he said kissing her on the cheek. Right there Vanessa appeared ont the scene.
"Craig I've been looking all...over...for you" she trailed off as she realized Nikkie was standing beside him.
"Whats going on here" Vanessa asked as she went over to him
"Nikkie was giving me my birthday gift. Isn't it sweet" Craig said like a kid getting candy.
"Yeah...its real sweet" Vanessa said with envy. But she somehow managed to put on her act as if she were and angel.
"Thats so nice of you Nikkie. Now Craig can add some more music to his lyrics. Isn't that right baby" Vanessa said kissing him before he could answer. Nikkie put on her fake smile.
"Enjoy it Craig" Nikkie said closing her car door and walking back inside. Vanessa looked back at her like she had won. But the game was not over...
AUTHORZ NOTE: YES IM BACK BITCHEZNO MORE WHINING! LOL...go on to the next chapter!
