A/N: I had to go back in look this up 'Cedes was pregnant with TJ at her first Grammy Awards now in chapter 9 she said, she "had" TJ to me that means he was baking and he was on board for the ride and in Chapter 15 she tells her folks she's pregnant in a flashback. Here we go!
Mercedes performing/ in the studio? – Suggested by myhiggins25 [First of all let me say: No I do NOT want to look at that damn crippled bug!] - I WILL USE THIS LLS!
Flashback ~ Grammy Night
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Mercedes POV
Tonight is Grammy night I'm nominated in two categories and I'm also performing if that isn't enough on my plate. I'm also 3 months pregnant and no one knows.
"Nervous?" Tank asked as I came out of the bathroom. I done lost count of how many times I've upchucked in the last 10 minutes.
"Yeah, I am. So nervous." I kept chewing on my lip.
"Mercedes you got to stop doing that this is the 4th time that I'll have to fix your make up." My makeup artist reapplied my lipstick and touched up a few other areas. "There. Simply stunning. Tank, what do you think about your Leading Lady?"
"You look adorable baby." He kissed me and kissed him back he handed off his phone to his mother. "Ma, take some pictures of us."
"Say cheese y'all."
The phone ring Tank went to answer it I checked myself out in the mirror. I wasn't yet showing besides this black number hugged my curves perfectly. "The car is here. You ready Mrs. Reginald Mason."
"Y-Yes, I'm ready."
"We're out." He took my hand and the elevator ride down to the lobby was quick we escorted outside to my awaiting limo.
"I just want to say I'm sorry."
"For what?" I looked him up and down and back out the window he placed his hand on my belly.
"Not pulling out fast enough I didn't meant to get you pregnant. Although I'm happy you're having my baby so now you and I can tie the knot."
"Tank, now isn't the time for you to say you're sorry for this only you would apologize for that but not taking advantage of me is what you should be apologizing for and as far us tying the knot..."
He kissed his teeth. "Look, the only reason I'm apologizing tonight is it's because it's the Grammy's either your ass can take it or don't. Marriage Oh, we getting married."
"Tonight is my night do not ruin it for me."
"You can do that yourself watch your mouth." He pushed me. "Now we get out this damn car you better put on a damn act for these people."
The car came to a stop I turned my head right and there it was the red carpet. The driver opened my door and Tank was waiting for me. "Mercedes! Mercedes! Over here! Over here! Mercedes! Hell 2 the no! Mercedes!" The flash of cameras and people yelling my name and fans screaming across street it's a whirlwind.
"Who do we have here?! Mercedes you look lovely tonight. Who are you wearing?"
"I'm wearing Christian Siriano." I waved to some fans.
"It looks lovely on you."
"Thanks."
"Before we get into the questions I've just been informed that you've won your first Grammy Best R&B Album of the year."
"What?! Wow! I'm just so speechless. I'm just stunned this is the best news ever!"
"Who would you like to thank?"
"The fans, my producer, my publicist I mean my friends and family. Just thank you to everyone. One down one more to get."
"Tonight you're performing care to give us a little taste of what you'll be singing tonight."
"Um…it's a song from my CD of course and I have a special twist to my performance back to my Glee Club days."
"Can we get a snippet of it?"
"No, no." I laughed. "You'll see it with everyone else."
"There you have it ladies and gentleman the lovely and First time Grammy winner, Mercedes Jones."
"Mercedes look over here."
"Aren't you going to thank me and tell them I'm your fiance?" Tank leaned over and whispered in my ear while we were smiling for pictures."
"For what? Fiance?"
"Don't do this on tonight. This is your special night." He put his arm around me pulling me in close. "I can't hit you because you're with my seed but I will get you once we're back at the hotel."
The red carpet was over and it was on to the show I was backstage getting ready for my performance and I've just used the bathroom again. "Girl is you okay? This is like the 10th time you used the bathroom." Tesla asked.
"Yeah, I'm fine. I'm just nervous performing and I may have to go up on stage to say my speech if I win my second Grammy.. It's just a lot."
"You'll be fine baby. You got time and you'll win your second Grammy." Tank kissed me. "You look good ladies."
Then came the knock at the door. "Mercedes Jones you're on next."
"Okay. This it. Y'all ready."
"We're ready."
"Lets pray. Father thank you for this opportunity I'm just thankful that you gave me the talents and I'm now sharing them with the world this is one moment I'll never forget. I would say more but I gotta go perform. Amen."
"Amen."
We made our way to the stage, introductions were given and the lights dimmed. Here it goes.
"I want you to welcome for the first time to the stage MERCEDES JONES!" The crowd erupted in thunderous applause.
"Y'all let's go! This is the for the ladies, where are my ladies!"I performed a few medleys of songs from my CD then I segued into the remix of Hell 2 the no. "Yeah, 'cause I'm the one that calls the shots [random guy comes out with a sign that says HELL NO] and I say hell to the no Oh oh, try (Ooh-ooh) to make me change who I be (Ooh-ooh) (Ooh-ooh) Well I got something up my sleeve It's a whole lotta But baby that just isn't me I'm a whole lot of I'm not trying to diva out But this shows gotta stop so shout (Ooh-ooh) Take me you can leave me but (Ooh-ooh) I won't ever change (Ooh-ooh) If you don't like the rules (Ooh-ooh) don't play my game! (Ooh-ooh) Time for me to get (Ooh-ooh) R-E-S-P-E-C-T, (Ooh-ooh) but if I don't, it's all in me (Ooh-ooo) I'm not trying to diva out But this shows gotta stop so shout Aw, hell to the no...
Standing ovation from the crowed they went to commercial break I went back to my dressing room being stopped and congratulated on the way.
"Thank you. Thank you. That was amazing!" I screamed then I ran to the bathroom. "At least I made it through my performance." I changed into my second outfit and returned back to my seat the show dragged on and it was now time for my second category.
"And the nominees for Best New Artist of the Year are Discharge, Any Crabs, Tired Behind Motel, Ouch, Mercedes Jones, Dilated Snowman, Maxim Strokers, Tit You Respect Guitar, Finger, Joystick, Hooker Hut, and Brown Lubrication. Wow, those are some artist names."
"And the winner of Best New Artist of the Year is, Mercedes Jones!"
"Did he just say my name? That's my name! Oh my gosh!" I gave Tank a hug and he kissed me that made me feel sick and he helped me up on stage. "Oh wow. Um. I'm so happy for this moment first and foremost I would like to thank God without him nothing is possible I've dreamed about this moment since I was in glee club and the-the only reason I'm on this stage today is because of my friend, my, my friend who recorded me and uploaded it to YouTube he then told me that you aren't skim milk no more baby you're the cream that's rising to the top and I've made it! I just want to thank him you know who are STE I always love you and all of my fans, family, and friends. I love you. Thanks." I made my way backstage and Tank was pissed.
"Why didn't you thank my ass?! Who the Fuck is STE?!" His outburst had people giving us looks.
"Tank, now is neither the time nor place."
"You right. We'll discuss this shit once we back to the hotel."
Grammy's were over I hit up a few parties mixed and mingled with the whose, whose of music world after my 4th party I was ready to go back to the hotel my dogs were barking. The whole ride back there he annoyed the hell out of me. We got to the our room and soon as I took off my heels and sat on the bed.
"Who the fuck is STE 'Cedes?! Is STE that guy who came to see you open for Bey? The one that kissed you?" He questioned I jerked my head eyeing him.
"You-You saw that?"
"Hell yeah! Saw it! I heard every damn thing his ass said to you. You better not leave me for him if you do I will find you and I will take the baby. You should of thanked my ass tonight. I made you who you are. Look I'm going out!" He picked up his jacket and left my room slamming the door behind him. I got undressed and changed into my pajamas I put the lock on the door so he wouldn't come back in. I got in bed and talked to my baby.
"I'm glad he's finally gone. Hi baby. Watch he put your mommy on mute again. He's not going to talk to me so you're the only one I got to talk to which is good, I rather talk to you anyway. He made me? He wish. TJ I already know you're going to be a boy and no TJ won't stand for Tank Junior you're going to be named after the man I want to be your daddy Samuel Thaddeus Evans, a.k.a STE. TJ, Sam is the reason your mommy is a star!"
A/N: LLS hopefully y'all enjoyed the laughs I know I did.
I MADE IT TO GEORGIA I STAYED UP THE WHOLE WAY I NEVER SLEEP WHEN ON THE HIGHWAY. Throwback chapter might be a little bit late being dropped but I'll still aim for a midnight release! JLS!