✔️Yours and Mine || Beyoncé • Jay Z

🌹 Chapter Four

"How are you feeling mommy?" Nicki asked her mother right after she drank her medicine. Her mother moaned as she laid her head back in the pillow.
She looked at her daughter and smiled in satisfaction, that her daughter still made time for her despite the hectic schedule she has.

"I'm feeling great now baby." She smiled up to her then looked at Beyoncé and motion for her to come. Beyoncé smiled and walked towards her. "Thank you, Bey. Please take care of my Nicki if anything happens."

"Mama, don't talk like that." Nicki stopped her and held both of her mother's hand. She doesn't want to think that her mother might be in her death bed and leaving her so soon. Her mother gave her a smile to reassure her.

"It's better to be ready." She replied.

"I will mama." Beyoncé said. Nicki's mother is like her own mother too. She told her to call her 'mama' whenever she wants to because she knew what had happened to Beyoncé and she's been through so much. Nicki's mother has always been there for her and it hurts Beyoncé if her other mama will be gone too, like her real mama.
When her mother is asleep, Beyoncé went back to Nicki's house. Nicki decided to stay on her mother's house to watch her out, her mother objected but Nicki wasn't having it. Beyoncé will be back tomorrow to visit and of course, through taxi.

Walking down the streets of L.A, she noticed a playground. She decided to have a swing even though it sounds so immature and childish. It's fun, she thought and have a seat in one of the swings and started pushing herself. The wind went through her face, feeling the cold and warm breeze. She closed her eyes and reminisced her old self with her family.

It was a very happy moment. All her family were gathered, getting ready for her to blow the candle. Her sister ran up next to her and poked her finger to her cake, to get the icing. They all laughed at the little Solange who tasted the chocolate icing, including Beyoncé. They took pictures. They took pictures of her, of her and her sister, of her and her family and all of her families and friends. It was indeed a happy and unforgettable moment. She blew the candle and it was all gone. She panicked and her mind drifted to when her parents died. It was the last thing she wanted to see or remember.

Her eyes shot wide open and she looked around her surroundings. She must be daydreaming. Beyoncé sighed deeply when she realized she's the only one in the park. She stood, deciding she should go home because it was almost sunset. Beyoncé walked while hugging herself. Until someone caught up with her but she didn't noticed.

"You really like being alone do you?" She heard his deep and husky voice as he pants while walking. She smiled up to herself knowing that his presence is back, which she likes. Beyoncé looked up to see Shawn.

"You really like being my stalker do you?" Beyoncé couldn't help but to notice that they kept seeing each other. Today, this is their third time. Shawn noticed that, too.

Shawn smiled, "Don' blame me. We kept seeing each other and I'm starting to think this means something." He chuckled and Beyoncé joined in. Shawn didn't mean it that way, he's just trying to make a conversation. Beyoncé wanted to ask about him being in the hospital but then, she isn't in the position to ask about his privacy.

"Tell me about it." Beyoncé rolled her eyes as they both chuckled, "We've seen each other for like two or three times today."
Shawn nodded then looked at his watch. Silence came between them and it's kind of awkward for both of them. Shawn attempted to talk and opened his mouth but nothing came out, he didn't know what to say to her. Instead, they just walked down the streets. They both liked each other's presence, even though they aren't saying anything to one another. They both like the peacefulness between them.

They both saw the sunset and Shawn thought she might be hungry so he decided to ask her. "Uhm, you doing anything after?"

Beyoncé looked up to him, still hugging herself, and shook his head no. "I don't recall planning on doing anything after."

"Cool then, are you hungry?" Shawn said stuttering. He really didn't know how to ask her because he haven't been in a real relationship. Most girls would want him just for money and things.

"You're very bad at it, Shawn." She laughed. She knew what he wanted to ask her. "Try again." She chuckled.

Shawn laughed, "Okay, can you have dinner with me?" He smiled, asking her. Shawn looked at her with hope in his eyes that hopefully she will say sure or yes.

Beyoncé smiled widely, showing her perfect white teeth to him. She acted liked she's thinking while her real answer is yes. It took her five minutes and Shawn frowned, thinking that she declined his offer to have dinner with him. Beyoncé laughed and slapped his arm.

"Ey, why you gotta slap a nigga?" Shawn asked as he rubbed his arm and Beyoncé chuckled.

"It wasn't that hard!" She exclaimed. "And yes." She walked passed by him and Shawn's face lit up when she finally said yes. "Come on, you walking so slow. Don't make me change my mind, Shawn."

"Who says we're walking?" He smirked and Beyoncé turned around to look at him. Shawn grabbed his phone and dialed his driver's number and told him to pick them up. "His on his way." He told her.

Beyoncé nodded and they waited for the car. When Shawn's Range Rover arrived, he opened the door for Beyoncé. Beyoncé got in and mumbled a thank you to him and Shawn got in after her. The ride to the restaurant was quiet, no one said a thing, except for Shawn who told the driver where to go to. They reached their destination and as a gentleman, Shawn got out first and opened the door for Beyoncé and offered a hand for her to hold on.

"Seriously, Shawn." She chuckled as she accepted his offer. She said as they walk towards the restaurant that seems fancy.

"What?" He chuckled, "I'm just being a gentleman." Beyoncé playfully rolled her eyes as the waiter came towards them and guided them to their table.

Beyoncé looked around, she knew this was a second class restaurant and she's not even prepared for it. She's just wearing a simple long-sleeve white top, a kiss print white pants and a white converse. Her hair is just in its natural state, curly and honey blonde colored. While others, wearing a very formal attire but she thought Shawn doesn't care about it, as long they both eat, they're fine.

"I thought we're going to eat at some fast-food, not in this kind of restaurant." She laughed, Shawn joined in. Shawn is just used to eating in restaurants since all their business meetings happens most in fancy restaurants. He grabbed a chair for Beyoncé and pushed towards it when she took her seat then he took his own seat.

"Don't worry about it and you look good though." He complimented her because she is indeed looking good. He smiled and Beyoncé gave it back.

"May I get you something to drink?" The waiter asked as he gave them their menus.

"I'll have water with lemon, please." She said, smiling and as polite as it can be.

"I'll have a coke." Shawn said.

The waiter nodded and told them he'll be back with their drinks. When he came back, they ordered. Beyoncé didn't know what to order so she gave Shawn the permission to let him order for her. They did had a small talk about this and that, nothing too personal, and they both enjoyed it.

"Thanks for the dinner, Shawn." Beyoncé smiled and grabbed a napkin to wipe her mouth. "I'll repay y-"

"Ah, no." Shawn cut her off. "You don't have to. It's my treat." He smiled. Beyoncé half-smiled because she doesn't need a man to do something for her or even pay for her.
But hell, she isn't saying no to free food.

"No, Shawn. I gotta repay you somehow." Beyoncé said and Shawn nodded.
Silence came between them. They were finished eating and they just decided to stay for awhile. The sun had set and the moon had risen. Shawn couldn't help but to think how to get her number so they will keep in touch after this dinner.

"You know I like to do this again." He finally said. He looked at her eyes which is very mesmerizing and beautiful. Beyoncé smiled and heat rushed into her cheeks, turning it into shade of pink.

"Yeah, I'm definitely going back to this restaurant. Their oyster is so delicious!" She exclaimed that made them both, laughed.

Shawn chuckled at her response. "So what you say? Dinner again tomorrow?" He asked.

Beyoncé nodded her head. "Yep but this time, I get to choose!" She exclaimed.