Omniscient
December 8th
Tennessee

The entire living room was dark, all windows shut blocking every ray of sunshine that could've managed to make its way into the dark area.

The sound of footsteps coming down the staircase was the only thing that could be heard in all the silence.

Amala, her significant other and Ming had come downstairs to find Onika sitting in silence in her new favourite outfit: a pair of grey sweatpants and a dark pink hoodie. They wondered if she had even had a bath all this while because that was all she ever wore. Seeing her downstairs felt like a miracle to the three women, she'd been upstairs for 2 whole weeks.

"Happy birthday Queen." Amala said wrapping her arms around Onika from behind. She let out a sigh and Amala let go of her coming around the couch and sitting beside her. The other women did same too, Summer sitting on the other side of her and Ming sitting behind Amala.

"Can you not say that." Another miracle, she spoke. Her eyes were situated on her fingers that she was currently fiddling with. The sound of her voice brought a smile on the three's faces especially Ming. She's wanted to hear her voice the longest. Not hearing her sister say something stupid or sarcastic for such a long time was driving her crazy.

Onika was going through a lot of emotions. She had no idea what she felt. She was worried about her friends, especially Ariana, but she knew they'd be fine, Danica thinks everything through, before sending them on a mission. But she still feared. On the other hand was Beyoncé, the fact that she can't see or speak to her made her feel some type of way, but it shouldn't because she was avoiding her in the first place.

"But it's your birthday luv. You even eaten?." Amala asked. She shook her head and shrugged.

"I'm not in the mood for food."

"You need to eat Nika. Your depressed state has gone on long enough. They'll be fine don't worry." Summer spoke. Onika chuckled. It wasn't her friends she was worried about, although she prayed and hoped dearly that they'll be fine, she knew they'd be fine. It was the conflicting emotions she felt.. For Beyoncé that kept her in this state. On one hand, the girl annoyed her deeply. But she just couldn't stay away. She'd be sitting right next to her now but she felt something different when she did. She realised that the night she saw her in her full glory. She had no idea what she felt even, she just knew it was different.

"I'm not depressed. I'm confused, worried and tired." She was tired of thinking and battling with her mind over her emotions.

"Then why you always sitting in darkness?." Amala asked.

"And refusing to eat?." Summer added.

"And always in this outfit. Have you even had a bath?." Ming said with raised eyebrows.

"One, it helps me think. Two, I just don't wanna and three.. Ming, I just happen to like it plus I change the clothes.. They're the same but not the same clothess- fuck, why am I explaining. I'll be in my room." She stood up and began making her way up the stairs. She didn't really want to talk to anyone til she was in the right state of mind.

"Fine, but we're still throwing you a party whether you like it or not!." Ming yelled. She didn't even respond.

"But I'm serious you guys, we're throwing her a party. Its her birthday, we can't let her be in this state." Ming said to the other two.

"I agree. But how's it going to snap her out of her funk?, if anything she'll be mad at us." Summer questioned. She was right.

"She won't. Because I have the perfect surprise to win her over."

"Bey?." Amala questioned.

"Yup." Ming replied with a smirk on her face. She could already vision her plan.

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Beyoncé
December 8th
Tennessee

"Let me be the one you run to, in your darkest hours." Di sang along to whatever song was playing on the radio. We were currently sitting in a 2019 Toyota cameri that belonged to one of her many boyfriends. It wasn't really our type of car but it was all we could get our hands on and after a whole 30 minutes of her insulting the car and it's makers, and wondering what she saw in it's owner, she got in the driver's seat and began driving off to no where in particular.

3 hours on the road. No particular destination with the harsh cold hitting my back. Ella decided to take out my box filled with coats and winter jackets so she'd have more room for Roseé's outfits!. I wanted to throw the dog off the plane the minute she said so. And the others didn't even seem to care!.

"How you holding up Gisselle?." The person behind my suffering asked from the front seat. I shot her a glare and she immediately shut up. It was only Di, Ella, Jojo and I that were currently on the trip. Megan had family matters to attend to and went to Texas to see her mom.

"Die." I said with the glare still aimed at her forehead.

"I'm sorry. I didn't know what was in the box, you already had three.. I didn't think that one was important. Plus, Roseé has never looked cuter." She said with a pout as she raised the Pomeranian, dressed in a red knitted sweater and knitted matching shoes on all four paws, up to my view. She was right, she did look cute. I was currently freezing but I couldn't be mad at her or the cute little dog.

"Y'all got her location yet?, I'm getting carsick." Jojo said, with light sniffles in between each word. She was terribly sick but still insisted on coming along with us on the trip.

"Sowie baby. Come rest on my lap." I said, she nodded and laid her head on my lap, the heat from her body warming me up.

My phone lit up, signifying that I had a text message.

Barb🦄

Hi Bey😊

My brightened on seeing the message.

B.🐝

Oh my God Barbie, I was so worried.

Barb🦄

Um... This isn't Barbie🙂. I'm her sister, Ming. I'd like you to come see her today. Its really important. Its her birthday today.

It's her birthday. The thought made butterflies form in my stomach.

B.🐝

Aww🥺. I'd love to come but I dunno her address. I'm actually in Tennessee right now.

Barb🦄

That is great news!. I'll send her address right now.

"You guys!-"

"Bey, don't yell, I have a headache." JoJo mumbled, sniffling with every word.

"Sorry dear. Guys, I found her address." I said petting JoJo's head.

"For real?." Di questioned with a raised brow.

"Yeah, her sister just sent it to me." I said checking my phone and confirming the address and forwarding it to Diamonté. "Forwarded it to you." She checked her phone and smiled.

"Cool." She said, her smile growing bigger.

"Right. Let's stop at a bakery first though. I want to get a cake." Everyone looked at me with a raised eyebrow.

"I dunno where we'll find one, but aiit."

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Onika
December 8th
Tennessee

I came out of the bathroom and laid on my bed, burying my head in a punch of pillows. There was no sound. Peace and quiet just the way I like it.

"Onika!." Of course. A loud knock was followed by the yelling. I immediately knew it was Amala.

"Go away!."

"Bitch open this door!." I sighed and got up making my way to the door and unlocking it. I left her there to come in and sat at my vanity.

"Why are you here?." I asked when she walked in, standing behind me.

"To help you get ready." She smiled.

"For?." I asked drying my hair with a towel.

"Your party of course."

"Oh, y'all were serious?." I paused, looking at her through the mirror.

"Yes."

"Listen, I'm not in the mood for a party." I stood up and made my way to my closet looking for something to wear.

"Did I ask if you were?. Put something nice on and come downstairs. Or if you need my help-"

"I don't. I'll be out soon." I said bluntly. She took that as her cue to exit and left my room.

After rummaging through my wardrobe, I settled on a black over sized T-shirt that stopped at my thighs. I pulled my hair into a messy bun and put on some light makeup. I put on some jewelry.. Although nothing much; a tiny gold chain, and diamond stud earrings. If I was going to come downstairs, might as well look nice a bit. It was my birthday after all.
I put on my pink furry slides and made my way downstairs.

"Just in time. The guests are here." Ming said with a smile as I approached them.

"Open the door then." I said with folded arms.

"Nah, we want you to." Summer smiled as well. I sighed and made my way to the door. I opened it to see the reason behind my confusion. Her honey blonde locks coming in my view first. She stretched out her hands which held a giant strawberry cheesecake.

"Happy birthday." She smiled. Her pearly whites coming to show.

"Bey.." I said. It was all that could come out of my mouth.

"Hi." She chuckled.
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Y'all please forgive me for giving this late😭. I've been in such a fucked up place this month😞. But I'm feeling better... Kinda. I'll try to give y'all updates atleast every week. I love y'all, free chocolate for everyone🥺🍫💓