• Shang •

• The next morning •

I felt very well rested after sleeping and staying in bed all day yesterday.

Feeling for melody on the other end was a fail as I open my eyes to an empty space.

She didn't tell me that she would have been not coming back to my place so my mind was going from calm to curious.

As I reach for my phone to give her a quick call the sound of loud, and obnoxious yelling was making it's way into the home.

Getting out of bed and walking over towards the railings, I Lean my body over to see not only melody but autumn following down behind her.

They headed towards the kitchen and as they did I went off to the bathroom for my daily routines.

I also like to be fresh whenever I'm going somewhere or just to have that fresh feeling, and smell.

Thirty minutes later I walked out the steamy bathroom as I decided to go ahead and get dress for my day activities.

I was meeting with the one and only nicki Minaj for a recording session and I was absolutely honor to be apart of anything that she do.

Just when my fanbase was where it was at now after this song drop I was definitely getting hundred thousand more followers.

Stepping into my shoes I decided to join the loud noise that haven't seem to die down since they enter an hour ago.

Exhaling out loud once touching the floor from the steps I walked into the kitchen to join my girl and her best friend.

" I hope that their is a legitimate reason as to why you both are loud this morning"

Melody took a slice of bacon into her mouth as she put herself into my arms.

Hugging her back I place a kiss on her forehead.

looking in autumn direction she just stare me down and I clear my throat

For some reason it was beginning to itch.

" were just happy. Melody finally have her fanbase growing just like yours and her music starting to take off" autumn said to me.

Not wanting too, I watch as she took the peeled banana into her mouth almost devouring every inch of it.

Melody was blinded at the thing her friend was doing she to busy being glued on her phone while wrap up in my embrace.

" that's good news then. I'm proud of you baby keep thriving"

" I know I was just thinking about us"

I looked down at her as she was scrolling through some photos.

" what about us?" I inquired

" well I was thinking maybe we should collaborate together. We can be the most powerful couple that's in the game right now"

Giving it some thought I kinda like the sound of that.

My voice with melody's would be epic and why not give the fans a couple edition.

" sounds like a plan to me. But it might have to wait till I'm free I have that session with Nicki" I reminded her

She sucked her teeth before letting me go and walking to the living room.

Lifting my hands up then dropping them back down I was kind of confused.

"Um I miss something what was that?"

" what was what?" She came back

" that, how you coming off right now? I told you yesterday about this appointment..."

" yeah I know what you said" she cut me off as the tv flick on.

I looked back at autumn who just did nothing but shrugged her shoulders while following her to the living room and taking a seat beside Mel.

" this is not happening right now mel are you serious?, are you upset that I'm about to meet up with Nicki Minaj?"

" Shang just go please."

" just answer the damn question"

" you might not like my answer so please just go i have autumn to keep me company"

Not even giving me no sort of eye contact I palm my face before grabbing my jacket.

" I don't even know why she's even here, I'm sure cooper needs your assistance at his gym" i mumble while searching for my keys.

" whatever Shang your beef is not with me it's with melody and right now she wants you to leave"

" wha... what beef" I said frown my face " you know what I'm goin to head and when I get back Mel we going to talk and autumn go home"

Autumn turn my way before Flicking up the finger.

I chuckled before shaking my head and was on my way to record.

• Nicki Minaj studio •

Walking inside as I was getting escorted to her studio I was amazed.

So many awards rested on a couple of her racks.

I continue to look around before the guy stop in front of a pink door.

This door out of all the other doors I passed by was the only pink door of them all.

So I knew off the back that this was her studio.

" alright man you don't have any weapons or anything that would set off any alarms do you?"

Shaking my head with a fast no he still patted me down just for nicki safety.

After passing the check he open the door and there was more pink.

A little to much for me.

I waved and gave a warm smile to her crew that was sitting around and packed like sardines in a can.

" hol up, hol up I know y'all did not tell me that the man of the hour is here you guys"

I raised a brow as she brush through her folks and approach me.

I was trying so hard to stay focus but with all that body she had it was hard not to look.

It was a big difference from watching it on tv vs standing next to her.

" it's a pleasure to be able to be here and work with you" i responded while taking her hand inside mines and placing a gentle kiss on the back of her hand.

She smiled exposing her deep dimples and I let her hand go.

" ugh your too nice anyway Tootie watch the front for me, Shang, and Velvet come with me" she order.

Doing as told we follow her to another room which I'm assuming was the booths.

As we got a little closer and walked inside the dark room, she flick on the lights and it was In fact the booth.

" so this is where I make my magic happen and not everyone is allowed back here, but since your so fine and will be feature on my album I made an exception"

I nodded my head as a sign of thank you before removing my Jacket to get comfortable.

She did the same while reaching over to retrieve her water bottle.

" so have you took a look at the song that I sent you two days ago?

" of course I can say that I was feeling it" I said.

She twirl her blonde hair on the tip of her finger before twirling in her seat.

" good, i hope your verse works well with the song so shall we get started?"

She stood up revealing every inch of that body to me once more as I watch her walk away.

" yes we should" I mumble before walking behind it.

We got in our spot, and I watch her team in action as they prepare the both of us.

I thought I was in a five star hotel the way they made sure that I was well taking care of before I recorded.

" without further more disruption let's began" she said with a snap.

We place our headphones on, but as usual I kept one off just so that I could hear my voice.

I always wanted to make sure that I sounded up to par and not like a drowning cat.

Then the music flooded in and the magic was happening

Song: right by my side

By: nicki Minaj feat Shang marsh

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Shang marsh verse

~ Let's meet at our favorite spot
You know the one right around the block
From a nice place that you love to shop
Can you get away?
Care to sit down, let's talk it out
One on one, without a crowd
I wanna hold your hand
Make you laugh again, I need to be near you
Gotta let you know how I'm feeling
Own my heart, and she just renting
Don't turn away, pay attention
I'm pouring out my heart, girl ~

As we finished up our session I was impressed at how well it went.

" Shang you just don't know how talented you really are. Thank you for being appart of my album" Nicki said as she walked over with her arms out

Taking her in for a hug my nose happen to get a scent of her hair and she smelled really wonderful.

Pulling back nicki wanted to hear a playback and as she did my phone ding.

Looking at it from the table it was melody.

Not feeling how she acted earlier I ignore her message while joining In on the conversation that they was having.

" so Shang I was just telling my homeboy Cameron about this party that's going on, and they also have an open mic night, tonight I would love it if you and a friend stop by"

An invitation to party with this well known artist how great could my day get.

Not even hesitate on whether to answer her request I immediately said yes.

Already knowing who i had in mind to invite, all I know is that i wanted to have a good time.

And a good time is what I was going to get.