This Feeling

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As a beauty entrepreneur and public figure, Nicole knows how important it is to look good on the outside. She also desires to feel good on the inside. Love is all she wants. Find out how Nicole deals with this feeling as secrets get exposed and spar...

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Chapter 13

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by Urban_Elle

                                    
                                              "Nice to meet you, Sam."
"It's my pleasure to meet you, Ms. Fletcher."
"You can me Nicole. Ms. Fletcher sounds so formal."
"Yes ma'am."
"Any special requests for the radio?"
"Anything old school." Let me save the booty popping music for the party.
"So good, good lovin' somebody." 
"When somebody loves you back." I smiled, singing along.
Sam drove me to the location and there was a long queue of cars, waiting to stop in front of the red carpet. For some reason, I felt my heart pound a little harder. I was feeling nervous. Sam must have noticed the worried look on my face.
"Are you okay?"
"I just haven't been out to a public event in a while."
"I understand. I can circle the block. I got you. Just let me know when you're ready."
"Okay, I appreciate it."
"It's my pleasure." 
I took a couple of deep breaths and said a prayer in my heart. I saw people I knew on the sidewalk heading inside the venue. After going around the block for the tenth time, I felt like I was good to go.
"I'm ready."
"Okay." One of the bouncers opened the door for me. 
"Thank you. Thank you Sam. I'll call you."
My eyes slightly twitched at the flashing lights, but they adjusted as I posed for pictures.
"Nicole!"
"You look beautiful!"
"Love the dress!"
"Thank you." I waved at some people I recognized as I walked inside. Before I could even scan the room, I was nearly knocked over by Tae as he hugged me.
"We didn't think you were coming."
"I wanted to take y'all by surprise."
"Look who we have here." Peter greeted me.
"Look at you, the man of the hour. Happy birthday P."
Thank you I'm glad you could make it. You look beautiful." He spun me around.
"Thank you. You supported me when I was down. It's only right I reciprocate." I can't count how many flower deliveries I had come to the house when I was stuck in the house and mourning. The ones that P sent actually felt genuine and I really appreciated them because he actually knew Kyle. Even though Kyle was into art and P was into music, they connected. P had a brother who died of brain cancer a couple years ago, so he understood the situation. 
"If you need anything, don't hesitate to let me know."
"I will. Enjoy your night."