SWEET SERENITY

CHAPTER 25

So someone told me that I needed to post and that this isn't funny anymore *side-eyes them* S/O to all my amazing readers whether you comment or not. Without you guys, I don't know if I would still be writing nor have the motivation to finish this story. We are coming closer and closer to the end of this part of the sequel. There are four more chapters left. Next chapter I will be posting the link to the sequel blog. I hope you guys are ready for the sequel because...nvm. You'll just have to wait :) Also, I have opened up Art of Deception and Royal Eyes, next will be Far From Perfect then DICED. I urge you to comment on at least the first few chapters of the new fics or I'll close all my blogs including POL and the sequel POP (Pleasure of Pain) and keep them to myself. I need to know what you guys think of the stories otherwise I won't have any feedback to work with. Anyway, enough of my rambling. Enjoy :)







The atmosphere in the house was warm and inviting but there still was that underlying discomfort that was unspoken. He could feel it. She could feel it. As they lay wrapped up in each other's tight embrace, feeling the warmth of each other's bodies, Drake still couldn't believe that what they had went through weeks prior had almost turned their world upside down. Now wrapped up in the comfort of his bed with Nicki and Scarlett soundly sleeping next to him, he felt lucky and grateful. 

It was a month after Drake came home after being questioned by the police and was cleared of any wrong doing that involved Lisa. Nicki was glad to have him back home and their life pretty much returned to normal; with one exception. Scarlett. She was sprawled out beside them in her white pajamas. Nicki and Drake couldn't get her to sleep in her own room for the life of them. Every time they tried, she would cry or run into their room and got in their bed. Drake even tried to see if she would sleep in the guest room but even that didn't work. The only place she felt safe was in bed with them which he didn't mind but at the same time it was a hindrance on their love life. They had to sneak out of the room when she was asleep to have some time to themselves. Drake felt like he was the child and Scarlett was the parent. Both he and Nicki felt like teenagers that were afraid to get caught being intimate. The guest room had became their safe haven. For now anyways.

"Nicki" he whispered trying not to wake Scarlett from her peaceful slumber. "Babe" he continued trying to wake her up.

"Hmm" she rolled over, careful not to crush the sleeping beauty in their bed. Nicki opened her eyes and  looked at him as they laid there. The moon shinning brightly through the window illuminated the dark room. 

"You ready?" he asked in a hushed tone.

"Ready for what?" Drake wiggled his eyebrows and licked his lips. She now knew what he was insinuating. Nicki groaned and turned back over, her back to him. Drake frowned at the gesture. "Baby I'm sore and tired. Let me sleep. I gave you all I had left a few hours ago, twice might I add."

Drake reached under the covers and caressed her under the long tee he let her use. "I know but I miss being alone with you." Nicki rolled her eyes. He was acting like a whiny brat to her right now.

"Yeah but I don't want to leave her here alone and she wakes up and not see us cause I know that she'll freak out again." she admitted. 

"Babe, you getting too attached to her sleeping with us."

"I can't help it." she smiled playing in Scarlett's soft curls as she turned to face him again. Drake cuddled closer to Nicki, wrapping his arms around her and nuzzling into her neck before kissing her.

"But I want you alone to myself." he whispered into her ear making her shiver. A broad smile graced her face once again. She never could resist him for long. 

"You just want some."

"I do. Can't you tell?" he asked scooting closer to her butt so she could feel how aroused he was at the moment.

"Alright you freak, let's go." she said getting up out the bed. Drake got up slowly trying not to wake Scarlett in the process. He held her hand as she emerged from under the covers. 

They made their way downstairs to the guest room quietly. It was very dark considering that Drake usually left the stairway lights on. Simba was in his doggy bed in the corner of the living room curled up when they passed by. Drake stopped in the kitchen and grabbed two glasses of wine. He poured the liquid as Nicki waited by the island. After handing her a glass, he took her hand and lead her to the room. 

Once inside, Nicki sat on the bed indian-style. She had on one of Drake's OVO shirts which stopped mid-length. Her socks were pulled up to her knees and her hair up into a tightly wound bun atop her head. Drake took a sip of wine and place the glass on the night stand before taking off his tank top and sweats. Nicki swirled the liquid in her glass watching him undress. He gazed at her and smirked. He was sexy to her.

"Don't act like you don't know the routine. Strip shorty" he abruptly demanded.

Nicki got up from the bed and placed her glass next to his and began taking off her clothes too. First, went her shirt, then her bra and socks. Now she was only left in her lace blue boy shorts. She picked up her glass and took another sip of wine.

"That good enough for you playboy?" she asked with a sultry voice. Drake walked over to her and took the glass, placing it back on the nightstand. He picked her up and gently laid her down in the bed.

"Not quite" Nicki giggled as he took off her underwear and flung it across the room before getting on top of her kissing her softly all over. Her laughs turned into moans quickly as they made love into the wee hours of the morning.


The dawn of a new day was upon them, Nicki and Drake were still in the guest bedroom. They were facing each other basking in the glow of their love for one another. It was rare moments like these that were priceless. Neither one of them wanted to break the skin to skin contact they had but they knew that Scarlett would be up soon and looking for them. They were deep in conversation about moving past all that had happened. 

"Babe we need to get her evaluated because I can't take much more of this sneaking around just to be intimate with you."

"Nic, I'm not taking her to a shrink just so they could tell me what I already know." Drake knew that Scarlett was traumatized after what happened with Lisa and he would do his best to help her recover without the use of a therapist. Besides, he didn't trust no one around his daughter. It would just have to wait.

"They probably could help with this better than we can babe."

"No." his voice was firm. There was no way she would talk him into it.

"Well do you like not being able to have me all to yourself, walking around naked in your room?" She figured that if she broke it down to him, he would relent to the suggestion.

"I don't see the problem because you're naked right now. It doesn't matter if it's in my room or not. Hell I'll take you naked just about anywhere!" he smirked while palming her ass. Nicki rolled her eyes.

"I can't take you seriously right now." She crossed her arms over her chest. 

"What did I say that we're gonna do?" He asked.

"You actually think that moving will work?"

"Yes"

"And what if it doesn't, then what?"

"I'll take her to be evaluated. But I'm sure this will be good for all of us. A new start. A new beginning."

"Okay. So what area do you think we should move to?" Drake pondered for a bit. He hadn't really thought about that.

"How about we move to New York?" he asked looking up at her.

"Babe that's a whole other state."

"I know! Just think about it like this. You'll be closer to your family. We could live in Long Island where there are great schools for Scarlett to go to and we could have a normal life outside of Hollywood where there's always paparazzi."

"I guess it won't be so bad when you look at it like that but moving across the country with a three year old is no easy task."

"Believe me. I know." he paused. "Remember my mom is coming tomorrow and I was thinking that maybe she should go on vacation with us then afterward she can take Scarlett with her back to Toronto and give us a little break which could come in handy because we have to start making preparations to relocate."  

"That sounds like a plan." she leaned forward and kissed him softly on the lips. "Look at my man making moves." she smiled. "It's sexy when you do stuff like that."

"Oh really now?"

"Mhmm" she shook her head staring at him.

"I'm about to make another move right now and it just might have you screaming," he smirked before flipping them over so that he was now straddling her.

"You're such a freak!" she giggled.

"And you love it so don't front."

"I do! Now come on baby let see what you got." she teased. Drake shook his head. He loved when she flirted with him. He grabbed the covers and threw it over the both of them before kissing her deeply. 



Nicki stood in the kitchen fixing breakfast, while Scarlett, still in her pajamas, was sat at the bar in front of her perched up on her knees. She just woke up and was watching Nicki cook. 

"You wanna help me ladybug?" she asked taking all the ingredients and placing them on the counter.

Scarlett's eyes lit up immediately. She loved to sit and watch her daddy cook and occasionally, he would let her help out.  "Yes" she answered with a smile plastered on her face.

"Ok. Come over here and I'll let you help me crack the eggs." Scarlett got down and mad her way towards Nicki, who picked her up and sat her next to the bowl on the counter. She gave her an egg and picked one up for herself. "Here, hold your egg like this in your hand." Scarlett did as she was told and held the egg exactly like Nicki showed her, with the egg gently placed between her fingers. "Be careful now because they break easily" she warned. Scarlett scrunched her face up concentrating on the egg in her hands. "Now watch me" Nicki easily knocked the egg on the side of the bowl until it cracked lightly before emptying the contents into the bowl. Scarlett did exactly what Nicki did and hit the egg on the edge of the bowl before it cracked, then she opened it, while the contents fell into the bowl. "Good job!" Nicki praised before taking the shell from her hand and placing it in the garbage. 

She grabbed a wire whisk and walked back over to the bowl. She whisked the eggs rapidly while Scarlett looked on. "Want to try whisking too?" She asked the toddler. Scarlett shook her head and Nicki placed the bowl down before giving her the whisk and helping her get the whisking technique down. "Now we're gonna pour some milk, vanilla and cinnamon in here so we can make some French toast for daddy." 

Once they were all done with breakfast, Scarlett sat at the table waiting while Nicki went upstairs to get Drake. He was in the bathroom brushing his teeth when she walked in. He saw her while looking through the mirror as he rinsed his mouth out and dried it along with his hands. She admired him in only his boxers.

"Breakfast is ready." she informed him.

"Okay, I'll be down in a minute." he said kissing her on the lips. Nicki blushed before turning to leave. 

Minutes later, Drake appeared wearing some sweats and a tank top. Nicki had just finished setting the table along with Scarlett. 

"It smells amazing in here." 

"Daddy I helped mommy make breakfast." Scarlett announced. 

"Oh really?" 

"Yup. I hope you like it daddy."

"I'm sure I will princess. Do you know why?" He asked sitting down in his seat. Scarlett shook her head no. "Because two of my special ladies made it. That's why." Scarlett smiled before they prayed and began to dig in. 

Once they were finished, Drake cleared the table and rinsed the dishes before putting them in the dishwasher. Nicki had took Scarlett upstairs to give her a bath. Today, they were going to see the doctor and hopefully get the arm cast off of Scarlett. They also were planning on having the Realtor over later in the evening so that they could began their search of finding the perfect house to move into and also Mama Sandi was scheduled to arrive sometime mid-day.

"She doesn't have any more breathing problems so I'm going to discontinue the medicine she was taking. Her lungs have fully recuperated nicely" he informed. Nicki and Drake breathed a sigh of relief. "Now lets go get this cast off, shall we?"

Dr. Singleton held out his hand for Scarlett to take. She looked back at Nicki and Drake scared. Drake stood up noticing the disdain in her face.

"It's ok. Sweetheart daddy's coming with you" he said giving her a smile. She happily took his hand and they both walked behind the doctor as he lead the way. Nicki decided to stay put in the room and wait. It didn't take very long as they reappeared minutes later with Scarlett sucking on a lollipop that Dr. Singleton gave her for being brave.

"Look mommy, my arm is better!" she practically ran over to show her. Drake laughed.

"I see. Did it hurt?" she asked. Scarlett shook her head no. Drake laughed. This wasn't the same child who was screaming just moments ago.

"She was terrified! They took it off with a saw." he informed her. Nicki gasped.

"A saw!? What on earth..." she held Scarlett close to her chest. "My poor ladybug. Come on let's get out of here." Dr. Singleton gave them instructions on how to coerce Scarlett into using her arm again gradually to strengthen her muscles. They said their good-byes and left to go pick up Mama Sandi. 

They were back home packing for their trip when Nicki got a phone call from Safaree saying that Lauren had went into early labor. This was a dangerous situation for her best friend because she was not due for another two months. She hoped that all would be okay with her and the baby because she wasn't sure if Lauren could take another loss.

"Oh my god! Are you serious?" she asked shocked.

"Yeah we're on our way to the hospital right now." Safaree informed.

"How is she doing? I don't hear anything in the background."

"She's taking the pain pretty good. She's concentrating on her breathing throughout the contractions at the moment but she wanted me to call you and let you know." 

"Okay tell her that we're coming to the hospital after we get packed."

"I will." With that they both hung up. Drake walked into the room carrying the rest of their suite cases. 

"Who was that?" He asked while trying to tackle Scarlett's bag first since she was leaving to go to Toronto right after their trip. 

"That was Safaree. He said that Lauren's water broke and that he was taking her to the hospital now." Nicki said folding up clothes.

"Wasn't she due in like two months or something?"

"Yeah. I guess the baby coming earlier than expected. I just hope she's okay."

"She'll be fine I'm sure, babe." Drake gave her a reassuring smile. He knew she would be worried about her friend given the circumstances.

"I need to hurry up and pack our luggage and then pack Scarlett's clothes before we leave to meet them at the hospital."

"I'll help you, that way it'll be quicker then we can go see Lauren." She walked over and kissed him. 

"Thanks babe," she said before going into Scarlett's room and picking out some outfits for her along with underwear, socks, shoes and everything else she would need. The rest of the stuff would eventually be packed up when she and Drake decide on a house that they wanted.

Nicki and Drake had finally finished packing Scarlett's bags in two hours and also met with the realtor before they headed out along with Scarlett to go see how Lauren was doing at the hospital. They decided that they would just tackle their clothes later. Mama Sandi stayed and took a much needed rest. When they reached the hospital, Safaree was waiting at the entrance for them. They greeted each other before he showed them to her room. He explained how Lauren was doing along the way. 

"She had a temperature and the baby's heart rate was dropping so they did an emergency C-Section."

"Awe, poor Lauren I know she's in pain."

"Yeah she is, but they gave her some pain medication"

"So how's the baby doing?" Drake asked  holding onto Scarlett's hand as they neared the room. 

"She's great actually. She's feeding on her own and everything despite being premature." he informed them leading down the hall toward her room. When they got there, Lauren was sitting up watching TV as she cradled her baby. The sight warmed Nicki's heart because she knew that this was what her best friend had wanted for so long and she finally had it nestled protectively in her arms. Lauren smiled seeing Nicki, Drake and Scarlett.

"You guys come look who is here!" she exclaimed. Nicki rushed over and hugged her before examining the baby closely. She was so cute wrapped up in her blanket sucking her pacifier as she slept. She looked just like Lauren but with Safaree's big head and lips.

"Awe, Lauren. She's adorable! I'm so happy for you!" 

"Thank you. Can you believe it? I thought I was going to lose yet another one. I wasn't prepared at all but here she is."

"What's her name?" Nicki asked curious. She didn't want to keep calling the baby 'she'.

"Serenity"

"That's a beautiful name."

"Thanks. Big head over here insisted that her name start with an 'S' like his."

"Aye watch your mouth!"

"Whatever." Lauren rolled her eyes at him. "Nic you want to hold her?"

"Sure why not? Let me wash my hands first." Nicki went over to the sink as Drake and Scarlett sat down on the couch near her bed.

"Babe can you go get me some food? I'm starving!"

"What do you want to eat?"

"I don't care as long as it's not no hospital food."

"Okay, I'll be right back." Safaree said leaving. They stayed and kept Lauren company until she was fast asleep and the baby had went to the nursery. The whole time Drake watched as Nicki and Scarlett took turns gushing over the baby. Scarlett even held her. He wondered how it would be to have another child. It's something he'd always thought about. He wanted Scarlett to have a sibling but that would have to wait. There was a lot to do before he even considered another baby. Right now though, Scarlett and Nicki was enough. He was grateful for them both.

A few days later, they were all up and ready at the crack of dawn for their trip to the Turks and Caicos Islands. Drake had been planning this mini vacation for a month now. He wanted to get away for a little while and considering what they went through the last couple weeks, it was a welcomed idea. He and Nicki had packed late into the night last night so they barely got any sleep. It was four in the morning and Scarlett was still knocked out. They decided not to wake her because they didn't want her to be grouchy for the rest of the day.

Mama Sandi was up fixing them breakfast before they left. She was an early bird and insisted that they eat before their trip. Drake made his way downstairs with their luggage after getting dressed while Nicki was still in the bathroom getting ready.

"Good morning ma" he said giving her a kiss on the cheek.

"Good morning Aubrey. Where's Nicki?"

"She's still getting ready" Sandi nodded her head. "Are you almost done with breakfast because in about thirty minutes the driver's picking us up." he informed sitting down at the table. He took a piece of fruit from the fruit bowl that she'd made.

"Yeah. The food is all done."

Nicki came downstairs holding Scarlett in her arms with a blanket wrapped around her. She was still sleeping. Drake got up and took her in his arms knowing that Scarlett was a little heavy for Nicki to be carrying around, yet she didn't mind at all.

"I'll go lay her down on the couch" he said walking away. Nicki sat at the table and ate while chatting with Mama Sandi and Drake went back upstairs to get the rest of their bags including Scarlett's pink carry-on suitcase.

A few moments later, the driver came and loaded all the luggage in the van along with Drake. Nicki checked to make sure that she had every thing and accompanied Mama Sandi while Drake grabbed Scarlett who was still in her pajamas. They wanted to keep her as comfortable as possible for the plane trip there.

The warm crisp air greeted them as they stepped off the plane and onto the tarmac along with two island natives who introduced themselves and welcomed them in thick island accents. The ride was quite peaceful for everyone who mostly slept the whole way through the flight. Scarlett was now wide awake still dressed in her pajamas while holding onto her bunny.

"Daddy I'm not scared of the big airplane no more." she announced. Everyone laughed even the pilot who had safely brought them to this tropical oasis in the Caribbean. 

"Good job! Give me high five." 

Scarlett reached up onto her tiptoes trying to give him five as he held his hand high up over her.

"Daddy, I can't reach it!" she fussed stretching her arm up into the air. Drake smiled down at her. The doctor had told him to make sure that she exercise the arm and that's what he'd planned on doing while they were away. Even though the doctor suggested rehabilitation, Drake was determined to help her recover himself. He didn't see the need for her to go to therapy.

"Yes you can princess."

"It hurt." she frowned giving up. Drake picked her up and kissed her cheek. 

"Okay. I'm sorry. Come let's get you a bath and some medicine. You'll get it next time." he assured. Scarlett nodded her head lying it on his shoulder as they walked toward the car that was waiting to take them to their villa. 

Discretely located directly on the silky-fine white sands of Grace Bay, was their stunning beachfront villa that captures the essence of the Caribbean with extreme luxury. The five bedroom, five bathroom tan villa was tucked away in a secluded part of the island. 

"Wow. This is beautiful." Nicki said admiring through the window as they pulled up to the driveway.

"I couldn't agree with you more" Sandi added. Walking up into the house, they each went and surveyed the area. The first thing Scarlett wanted to see was the pool, so she tugged Drake's hand towards the direction of it. The floor plan of the villa was simple yet sophisticated. The boundaries between the natural and man-made worlds fade as one room flows into another providing cozy, comfortable nooks as well as formal areas to entertain and enjoy the ambiance. warm clear waters of the bay. The sand and sea provide ample opportunities for fun and relaxation with dining, fishing and water sports at your fingertips. The high vaulted ceilings, Italian marble floors, French doors and casement windows capture the surrounding outdoor views bringing the light and beauty.

Occupying one wing of the villa, was a master en-suite which had hardwood floors thorough out and stunning ocean views. A four-poster king bed, two large walk-in closets, television, and French doors accessing the poolside. The large bathroom had a walk-in shower stall, two vanity areas, separate jacuzzi tub with large picture window overlooking the water.

When they got settled, Drake went out and bought some water toys so that they could just relax in the pool today. He inflated the water slide he bought and hooked up the hose to it. He moved back and watched as the slide was getting covered in water. Nicki and Scarlett came into view with matching two-piece bathing suits. Drake thought that they looked cute, although he was busy watching Nicki's ass in her bikini bottom. He wanted to peel it off her right there but that would have to wait until later. Mama Sandi was even relaxing in the shade outside the villa.

"Y'all ready for some fun?" Drake asked. Scarlett nodded her head ready to dive in. She loved the water. They played with her in the pool, taking turns to teach her how to swim. Drake had a water gun and was shooting them, drenching them from head to toe with water. Both their hair were wet. Nicki decided that he wasn't playing fair so she and Scarlett got out the pool. Nicki picked up Scarlett and ran with her. Drake ran behind them with the hose spraying them even more. Scarlett giggled and screamed while Nicki was trying to get away.

“Babe stop it” Nicki said running in the grass. Drake stopped when he saw that Nicki almost lost her balance with Scarlett in her arms.

“Okay I’ll stop” he said throwing the hose to the ground and wrapping his arms around Nicki’s waist from behind. Nicki turned around and faced him.

“You are going to pay for this” she said pointing at him.

“I am?” He grabbed her finger and put it down so he could kiss her.

“Yeah” she said shaking her head. He stared at her lips and moved in closer pecking her softly on them. Nicki had one arm holding Scarlett and the other she reached up and grabbed his neck holding his head there. The kiss became something more. Drake snaked his tongue into her mouth and she did the same to him. Scarlett covered her eyes with her hands.

“Daddy” she whined. Drake and Nicki pulled away and looked at her. He pulled her hands from her face and she looked at the both of them.

“You want a kiss too?” he asked. Without a reply Nicki and Drake each kissed her on the cheek and she broke into a field of giggles. They both looked at each other and laughed.

“Come on ladybug let’s get you dried off. Daddy got us all wet!” Nicki began walking over to the pool chairs to get their towels. Drake grabbed her arm.

“That’s not all imma get wet” he whispered in her ear and kissed her neck. Nicki smiled and continued walking after he released her rolling her eyes. She sat Scarlett down and dried her off and wrapped her towel around her then she wrapped hers around her as well. She picked her up and turned to look at Drake who was cleaning up.

“Babe I’m gonna go take her a bath” He looked up at her.

“Ok, I’ll be in there once I clean this stuff up” he informed her.

“Ok” she said leaving to go inside the house.

Once in the house she turned the air down so they wouldn’t get sick and made her way upstairs to Scarlett’s bedroom. She put her down and went into her bathroom to run the water for her bath. While the tub was filling she took out some clothes for her to put on after. When she finished Scarlett's bath, Nicki wrapped her up, carrying her into the room that she would be staying in. It was all pink and definitely decorated and furnished for her. She had two twin beds to choose from that occupy the space. Nicki got her dressed before drying her hair that she had washed during her bath and was combing it into pigtails. 

"Thank you mommy, cause daddy never know what to do with my hair!" She said admiring her new do. Nicki broke out in laughter. She had witnessed him trying to  do something to her hair but failed miserably. She got up to leave. 

“Do you want to go downstairs and watch TV or you want to take a nap ladybug?”

“I’m tired” she said grabbing her pink bunny.

“Okay then get in bed sweetie” After all, night fall was upon them again. Scarlett hopped into bed and Nicki tucked her in wrapping her blanket around her. She rubbed her cheek until she drifted off to sleep. Nicki bent over and kissed her softly. As she was straightening back up her backside was met with Drake’s manhood. She smiled.

“Don’t do that you almost scared me” she said in a hushed tone.

“I’m sorry baby” he said as she turned around facing him. “Why don’t we go take our bath now” he suggested. Nicki didn’t respond she just rubbed her hand over his stomach and made her way out of the room. Drake followed and closed Scarlett’s door behind him.

When he got into the room he saw her bikini top and towel on the floor. Then he heard the shower turn on. Drake dashed towards the bathroom to find her trying to get out of her bottoms. He smirked as he stared at her backside then he took off his swimming trunks. Nicki turned around and threw her bottoms at him.

“It’s not nice to stare you know” she said getting into the shower. He looked at her then dropped her bikini bottoms on the floor and went in also. 

The warm water was cascading down her body as he closed the shower door behind him. Nicki's back was facing him which provided for an amazing view. She grabbed the body wash and loofah and began at her shoulders. She could feel him behind her just staring and smirked. Drake walked closer to her as her body became flush with his. He took the loofah from her hands and washed her. She didn't even hesitate as she leaned her head back onto his shoulder. After awhile, he replaced the loofah with his hands and gently grazed them over her erect nipples causing her to moan. He kissed her shoulder softly while wrapping his arms around her. He went lower and dipped his fingers into her wetness as she became louder. His touch was sent shock waves down her spine.

"Aubrey" she whispered.

"Yes baby?" he asked as he pumped his fingers in and out of her with so much intensity that her knees buckled. He placed one hand around her and held her steady as he continued his debilitating assault. Nicki bit down on her lip to keep from moaning but Drake wasn't having any of that. He pulled his fingers out and stuck them into her mouth, letting her taste just how sweet she was. She was on the verge of her climax when did that and it was absolute torture for her. "Bite down on your lip again and I promise we'll be here for awhile before I let you get a release"

He trailed his fingers down her body again after taking them out her mouth and inserted them again. "Oh god!" she moaned. The sounds of her moan was resounding in his ear. Nicki closed her eyes as he continued to please her. She didn't even realize that she was biting her lip again but Drake saw her and as soon as he felt her walls twitch, he took his fingers out again creating agony for her. She was just about to succumb to her orgasm.

"I can do this all day baby" he warned. A faint moan escaped her lips. Drake turned her around to face him and kissed her deeply. The stream of water was becoming cold and he didn't care. He pushed her back so that her back was against the cool tile and dropped to his knees. He quickly hiked her left leg up on his shoulder and took one swift lick of her folds. Nicki threw her head back taking in the sensation. He continued him assault on her until she clenched around him. Drake watched her cry out as she squirted, all her juices flowing along with the stream of water down her legs. She was shaking until it finally stopped. He got up and kissed her softly on the lips then stood back and watched her. Her eyes were closed and her chest was heaving. A moment later, she opened her eyes and looked at the man before her. He was smiling.

"How was that?" he asked. She stood still as he held her in his arms. She had no words for him. He took her breath away by just looking at him. His curly hair wet, his body dripping underneath the stream provided an amazing glow to his skin. His chiseled arms and toned muscles made her weak.

"I love you" she whispered sweetly against his lips. Drake smirked before saying it back and he meant it. Every word. They finished washing each other and stepped out. Their skin was a bit pruned but neither mind at all.



After breakfast the following day, they all set out for the beach. Drake had set up a fun-filled day in the sun. They were going to be snorkeling and sight-seeing the coral reefs maybe even para sailing. He knew that his mom wasn't the adventure type so he told her that instead she could go explore the island with Nadine, their house-keeper and chef, while they were out.  

First up was a ride in a glass bottom boat  to experience the island sea life and learn about what made them unique. As soon as they traveled further away into the depths of the ocean, Nicki started to feel very nauseous. She even threw up into a barf bag that was provided. Drake was concerned about her. She looked like she  was deep in thought about something the whole ride. He made a mental note to ask her about it later. 

Scarlett on the other hand was energetic for the whole trip. She was fascinated with the turquoise waters that were home to thousands of sea creatures. The captain of the boat even let her get out once they were back in shallow water to swim with a school of fish with the aid of several crew members and trained professionals.

"Daddy it feels slimy and it tickles." She laughed referring to the dolphin who had kissed her on the nose. Drake laughed. This was the Scarlett he had missed. The care-free girl who was always keen to learn about any and everything. He knew that this trip was a good idea.

Nicki, Drake and Scarlett were headed back to their villa. A barefooted Scarlett was running along the white sandy shore ahead of them with her hair blowing profusely in the cool ocean breeze while they were trailing behind watching her and holding hands. The ocean was so calming and relaxing. For a moment, everything felt right. 

Drake pulled Nicki close as they walked up to their villa. She was still strangely quiet for some reason and he wanted to know what was bothering her mind. She smiled when Scarlett started twirling around in her white cover up over her swim suite with her sun glasses on. She looked so happy in that moment. Drake was glad that she seemed to be getting out of her funk and started being her normal self again but it looked like Nicki was becoming the opposite, quite the recluse. Even though she tried hard not to ruin it for everyone, she couldn't help but think about how everything might be turned upside down again. 

"Are you ok?" Drake asked worried. 

"I'm fine, just thinking. We'll talk about it when were alone."

His intuition was right after all. Something was in fact bothering her. He decided not to bring it up until the were back at the villa. He kissed her forehead and they continued walking. 

Once they got back, Nicki gave Scarlett a bath and dressed her. Scarlett went to go downstairs with Mama Graham who was cooking dinner. Nicki went back into her and Drake's room to find him laying on the bed checking his emails. He had already taken a shower while she was gone. He looked up at her and smiled warmly but frowned when she gave him a weak one back. He got up and walked over to her, cupping her face in his hands. 

"Why are you so quiet? What's wrong?" he asked concerned. She took a moment to respond but when she did it wasn't something that he thought she would say.

"I think I might be pregnant." She had blurted out. She couldn't keep the possibility to herself anymore.

Drake looked at her wide-eyed as if she was playing trick on him but she wasn't smiling. In fact, she looked terrified. 

"Wait, what do you mean think?"

"I'm late" she explained.

"Have you taken a test yet?"

"No"

"Well why not?" He didn't mean for it to come out so harsh, he was just curious. Nicki walked over to the balcony looking out at the ocean as the wind whipped past her making her coral lace maxi dress flutter. She was far beyond overwhelmed at the moment and he just couldn't understand. He took her hand in his but she continued to stare out into ocean. "Babe I'm sorry, I didn't meant to upset you" he apologized while nuzzling his face into her neck, kissing her softly. "I just wish you'd tell me when something's wrong"

"I'm so scared." She looked in his eyes trying to find the words to say. "We just went through having Scarlett missing and making sure she's okay plus I almost lost you in the whole ordeal. We're moving soon because we can't live there anymore so we have to not only find a house but also a school for Scarlett. We haven't even sold your house and my condo yet and just thinking about packing up and moving across the country gives me a headache." she paused grabbing his hand. "I'm just so overwhelmed right now and a baby is just going to complicate things even more."

He held her close. He had no idea how overwhelmed she was. With her taking on the role of parenting and going out of her way because she loved and cared for both he and Scarlett, she never had time to focus on herself anymore. Everything pretty much revolved around them and it took this long to notice that. Drake kissed her forehead and stared at her. She looked drained.

"I'm sorry. I never thought about how everything was affecting you. It was mostly Scarlett that I was worried about. You're an amazing woman to be dealing with all of this with no complaint whatsoever and I just want to let you know that I love and cherish everything you do." He placed a finger under her chin to look her in the eyes. "I want you to try and enjoy the rest of this vacation. Don't think about anything else other than having a good time, I'll do the rest okay?"

Nicki nodded her head and snuggled up with him after take a warm bath. Being with him gave her a peace of tranquility that she needed at that moment. The cool ocean breeze was slowly putting her to sleep as she laid there with him. Noticing her heavy eyelids, Drake kissed her forehead before they drifted off to sleep.

The next day, Drake had set up and spa session for Nicki while he and Mama Sandi took Scarlett out shopping at the local souvenir shops not far from the villa. He was getting dressed to go when Scarlett walked in with her pink bunny. She had on a yellow sundress and sandals with the sunglasses Drake had bought her. Nicki was still in bed wrapped up in the sheets, watching a movie while still eating breakfast in bed. 

"Mommy why aren't you dressed?" she asked making Nicki laugh. She was very inquisitive these days. Drake emerged from the bathroom upon hearing Scarlett's voice. He had on some tan cargo shorts and a tank top which clearly showed off his toned physique.

"Scarlett mommy's not feeling too good. Why don't you go and keep grandma company. I'll be down in a minute" The toddler walked over to Nicki and gave her a kiss on the cheek

"Feel better mommy, ok?" Nicki simply shook her head. That girl was a character for sure. Scarlett turned and ran out the room.

"Scarlett no running down those stairs. I don't want you to get hurt"

"Ok daddy" she yelled. Drake shook his head while walking over the the bed. He sat down and looked at Nicki. "We have our hands full"

"Yes we do" she replied laughing.

"You're okay with being here by yourself for a few hours right?"

"I'll be fine."

"Good" he kissed her lips. "Your masseuse is coming in a little bit. You should be done when we get back. I just want you to relax today, okay?" Nicki shook her head in understanding. 

"Thank you"

You're welcome" He said patting her leg and left. 


A few hours later, Drake, Scarlett and Mama Sandi came back from shopping in the most remote part of the island. He headed straight to the master suite to find out what Nicki was up to. She was up pulling her long locks into a messy bun. Her massage had went well.

"What did you bring me?" she asked looking at him. She could tell that he was nervous which made her laugh. He pulled out the box and gave it to her. Nicki looked at it and her smile faded. "Where did you get this?"

"At one of the little shops we went to. I had to hide it from my mom." He laughed making her laugh along with him.

"Babe you didn't have to. I was planning on taking one when we get back home."

"Well since I went through hell to get it and then had to hide it, you might as well take it now because I need to know if you're really pregnant or not." Nicki sighed looking at the box again. She really didn't feel like dealing with this now. She was nervous about the results and what it meant for them. He placed a finger under her chin and lift her head up.

"Hey, don't worry about it. If you are or not nothing's going to change the love I have for you."

"Okay" She turned around and left him standing there before going to the bathroom and closing the door. Drake sat at the edge of the bed and waited. He was nervous too, but wanted to stay positive for her. This wasn't an ideal situation to bring a baby into the world but he had faith in them. He wanted to wait until they were married. Of all the times that he pretended to try and get her pregnant, that wasn't really his goal. He wanted him, Nicki and Scarlett to be a complete family before anything like this ever happened.

The minutes came and went as he waited patiently for her to emerge from the bathroom. After awhile, he just couldn't take it anymore. He got up and knocked on the bathroom door.

"Nicki"

"Coming!" she yelled from behind the door. She opened it and was greeted by his handsome face.

"What did it say?" he asked. She could tell he was anxious.

"I don't know. I'm afraid to look" she admitted. He sighed and went inside and picked up the test that sat on the sink. She watched him as had examined it carefully. Turning to face her, he smiled and threw it in the nearby wastebasket.

"You're not pregnant" She breathed a sigh of relief, not even realizing that she was holding her breath. Drake picked her up in his arms and kissed her. "It just wasn't meant to be just yet" he said sweetly.

"Yeah" she sighed. Overwhelming relief washed over her.

"How about we have a glass of champagne to calm ourselves and relax for the rest of the day?"

"That sounds like a great idea"

Drake placed her back on her feet and tapped her butt as she walked ahead of him. When they got downstairs Sandi and Scarlett were sat at the bar as Nadine was cooking them an island dish for dinner.

"Well it's nice of you two to join us" Nadine said when they walked into the kitchen.

"We had something important to take care of." Drake replied looking at Nicki who didn't say a word. She just sat at the bar next to Scarlett as Drake went to the kitchen and poured them each a glass of champagne.

"So how are you feeling Nicki?"

"I'm feeling much more relaxed now." Sandi gave a genuine smile.

"Nadine was telling me how there's a party going on tonight. I think you two should go and have some fun. I can stay here with Scarlett." 

"Ma. I couldn't ask you to do that."

"Aubrey don't start. I don't mind...really."

"Ok. I guess we will then. Why not?" Sandi smiled, she knew that it was important for them to spend lots of time together. 

The night club was booming with sounds as they stepped in inside. Nicki held onto Drake as he led them to a spot near the bar. He looked around at all the islanders gathered on the dance floor. Drake sipped his vodka keeping his eyes on Nicki who had made her way over to the dance floor. She kept giving him a sultry stare as she whined her hips to the island music. The tension between them was thick and he wanted to take her right there on the dance floor but remembered that they were in public. Wait 'til I get that ass alone he thought. For the time-being, he settled for watching how happy and carefree his Caribbean woman was. After a few drinks, he walked over to the DJ and asked them to play a certain song then he went back to the bar and placed his empty glass on the counter and walked back. While he was walking up to Nicki, Ruppee's Tempted to Touch blared through the club.  

Before the end of the night, I wanna hold you so tight
You know I want you so much
And I'm so tempted to touch

He grabbed her waist and held her close to his body. Nicki smiled and swung her hips to the song sensually. Drake couldn't help himself anymore as he began sucking on her neck like a vampire. She didn't mind at all though. They continued dancing the night away before taking it in for the night. Everything felt so right.

The pair decided to jet ski the next day. Mama Sandi and Scarlett were on the beach collecting sea shells. Drake took Nicki to a remote part of the beach where there was a picnic for two set up. He had her favorite Moscato and three dozen white lilies and red roses. They relaxed in a hammock for awhile before taking a walk along the shore to meet back up with Mama Sandi and Scarlett. They stopped in the spot they left them but noticed that they were gone. Nicki figured that they had walked back to the villa. 

As they watched the pink and orange sunset across the ocean leaving a beautiful sight in its wake, Drake turned to her a gave her a long kiss. 

"I hope you know that I didn't just come all the way out here to relax." He said making her scrunch up her face.

"What are you talking about?" Nicki asked facing him. A look of confusion plastered onto her beautiful face. Drake chuckled. She really had no idea. He turned to face her and took both of her hands in his as the cool ocean breeze enveloped them.

Out of the corner of her eye, Nicki saw her mother and father along with Sandi, Dennis and even Scarlett following behind someone dressed in white flannel shorts and a white shirt. As a matter of fact, she noticed that everyone had on white even her. Her eyes trained back to Drake.

"What in the world? Babe why are my parents here?" she uttered before he took out a little pink box and slipped down on one knee. She cover her mouth with both hands as tears streamed down her face. To Drake, she couldn't have looked more beautiful in her shocked state. An outer-body experience overtook her. No. This couldn't be happening. Or could it? Her brain failed to connect dots at the moment but something was telling her that she would leave this place and enter a whole new world.