Christmas At The Graham’s
Drake made sure to set his alarm so he could add the finishing touches on everything. He gently and quietly got out of bed, went through his morning routine, threw on a robe and went downstairs and started cooking. Just as he was wrapping up, his two loves of his life came down.
"There are my girls." He greeted.
Kyleigh started cooing at the sound of her fathers voice. She reached her small arms out for
Drake to take her.
"Aww babe you didn’t have to do all of this." Nicki told him.
"Well I wanted to make this Christmas special. Since, I’m always working and you are here with Ky.”
“Thank you babe.”
“No need to thank me, come sit down before the food gets cold.”
Nicki followed Drake to the table, he pulled out her chair being ever the gentlemen. He waited until she say down and pushed her in before putting Kyleigh in her highchair, bringing it close to him so he could feed her.
"Baby I can feed her."
"No I want too. You always feed her. Plus like I said I’m always working. Now, eat."
Nicki sighed before putting up her fork and knife and started cutting up her pancake. They mostly ate in silence, minus the cooing and laughing of Kyleigh. Nicki kept her eyes trained on Drake and Kyleigh. She loved the look on Drake’s face whenever he was with Kyleigh. Pure love and adoration was evident in his eyes. He sure did love that little girl.
"Papi, you’re a really good father."
"Thanks but an even better one would not miss a moment or moments like this."
"Will you hush?! I’m serious! You are not only a great father, you are a great man! You are providing for your family and still able to treat me and Ky like we are royalty."
"Thank you Nic, I don’t know I just like my father. Like I’m not here enough and I don’t support you enough."
"Listen to me, you are not your father and never gonna be. Now, stop thinking like that and cheer up! It’s Christmas!"
"But baby I’m Jewish."
"Oh gee I didn’t know that. We celebrated Hanukkah last year with your mom."
"I know I know I was just kidding."
"Good! Or I would’ve had to hurt you on Christmas. Can I ask you something?"
"You just did baby."
"Ok I gotta tell you something."
"What?"
"I’ve been looking at online college courses and it looks promising. I only have to go in two times a week at this one college.”
“Baby-”
“Aubrey, I know you’re opposed to this, but just lemme try. I can do this and I can’t, which I highly doubt, you can gloat and tell me how you were right and I was wrong. Okay?”
“It’s not that I’m opposed to it, it’s just that I don’t want you get overwhelmed with school and taking care of Kyleigh. I know I work a lot and-.”
“That doesn’t matter. I can do this.”
Drake sighed before agreeing to let her sign up for classes.
They finished eating and Drake carried Kyleigh to the family room where the Christmas tree was located. Nicki handed her present after present from Santa. Her and Drake started laughing once Kyleigh just started playing with the boxes.
“Our parents were right. We should’ve just gotten her boxes.” Drake said.
He passed Ky off to Nicki so he could run upstairs and grab Nicki’s gifts. Drake smiled to himself once he had her gifts in his hands. He had knew she was looking up colleges. One way or another Nicki was going to get herself enrolled, something Drake also knew. After work one day he went to Apple store and bought her a MacBook. He took the laptop and brought it to his jeweler, getting it customized for his Queen. While he was at the jeweler he made to pick up a few things Nicki had been mentioning. Drake gathered all her gifts in his arms and walked back downstairs. He set down her gifts next to her while Nicki was playin with Kyleigh. Nicki elbowed one of the boxes and quickly turned around to see what she hit. She was met with beautifully wrapped presents and a kool-aid smile on her husbands face.
"What’s all of this?"
"Gifts for you."
"Aubrey I don’t need anything I got-"
"Open your presents."
Nicki tried to hide the small smile that crept on her face. She went for the smaller ones first and her mouth dropped at the sight in front of her. Sparkling diamond earrings, necklace, and pink diamond ring. She went on to open gifts that contained Christian Louboutins, the latest pair of course. Nicki couldn’t contain her excitement. Smiling from ear to ear, eyes as bright as fireflies. Kyleigh looked at her mother in awe of her beauty and the look on her face. Her smile was contagious, Drake was smiling from ear to ear and soon Kyleigh began to do the same, adding a little giggle here and there.
Nicki soon got to the bigger gifts. She tore off the wrapping paper and opened the box to find, binders, notebooks, highlighters, pens and pencils, and a lot of other school supplies.
“What’s all of this? Why did you get me school supplies? I don’t work in a office and I’m not your assistant anymore.”
“Well uh it’s obviously school supplies because you would need it when you do your schoolwork.”
“What?”
“You heard me?”
“B-But how did you know - when did you-”
“Because I know my wife. Plus you weren’t gonna drop it until you got your way.”
“Gee thanks for making me sound selfish.”
“I mean I can take this shit back if you want.”
“Uh-oh.” Kyleigh spoke up.
“Uh-oh is right Ky! You tell him! Say no more bad words.”
“Yeah I’m the one that needs to cut back on my curse words.”
Nicki gave him a glare before retrieving the last gift. She noticed the weight of the gift was much more heavier than all the other gift, she made sure to handle this present with care.
“Why are you unwrapping it so slowly?” Drake asked.
“Because it feels of value.”
Nicki lifted the lid of the box and unfolded the couple layers of tissue paper on top of it.
Suddenly, Drake’s ears filled with a shriek of delight.
“Oh my God!! You got me a MacBook!! And it’s pink!! With little diamonds!! I love it!”
Kyleigh started bouncing and screaming, copying her mom. Drake couldn’t stop smiling even if he wanted to. He was so happy to see his queen happy. He’d do anything to keep that smile on her face.
“Thank you baby!!” Nicki screeched before getting up and tackling him with hugs and kisses.
9:00 AM Monday Morning
“Hey Dom? Yeah. Drake Graham here. How was your Christmas?”
“Great. The kids couldn’t stop smiling and neither could the wife. You know, happy wife happy life. Haha how was yours?”
“Ha, mine was…wonderful. Words honestly can’t describe it. Haven’t seen Nicki that happy in a while.”
“Great great, what are you doing today? Was there a specific reason why you called?”
“Oh I’m in the office, working. I wanted to know if you looked over the plan for this business.”
“Ah yes I did. I love the idea. We could get everything squared away in the new year. Good job Graham.”
“I told you Dom. Told you. This is gonna be a great year.”
“I think the same as well. Thanks Drake.”
“Yeah yeah no problem, see you next year.”
“Wait Drake!”
“Yeah?”
“Don’t forget about the New Years Eve party! Bring Nicki! We all miss her and want to see her.”
“Oh right! I’ll try to get her to come.”
“Ok see you then.”
“See ya.”
~
“I had so much Papi.”
“Are you glad I talked you into going?”
“Yes! Oh my God it’s almost 3!”
“Yes it is.”
“Why are you calm?!”
“I think the question is why aren’t you calm?”
“Because I can’t be staying out this late. I’m a mom now. Next year me, you and Kyleigh are celebrating here at the house. I can’t stand to leave my baby here with someone that long.”
“Alright baby. Whatever you say.” Drake said creeping up behind her. He wrapped his arms around her waist and starting kissing her neck.
“Papi your c-computer.” Nicki told him, hearing the beeping signaling he got a email.
“It’ll be there in the morning.”
“So! What if it’s important? Go on! Check it!” Nicki instructed while pushing her butt back, pushing him away from her. Leaving him to check the email while she goes to change. Drake wandered over to his laptop and opened his email, to his surprise he saw a picture of Draya in lingerie with the caption ‘Happy New Year’. He started to panic. He immediately closed the email, but more kept popping up.
“Who was it?”
“Oh uh nobody.”
“Nobody? It’s gotta be someone if they are emailing you this late.”
“N-no baby, it’s no one. J-just stupid ads.” Drake lied as he was desperately trying to delete these pictures. He heard Nicki’s voice get closer. Beads of sweat started forming at his hairline. His chest was getting tight as he heard her footsteps getting closer.
“You sure?” Nicki asked sweetly, hugging him from behind.
“Yeah, I just need to unsubscribe to these places.”
“Ok.” She responded, kissing his cheek before climbing into bed. Drake let out a sigh of relief. Then he was overtaken by the feeling of anger. He started breathing heavier. Before Nicki could ask what was wrong he told her he was gonna take a shower and not to wait up for him.
Back At The Office
Drake stormed out of the elevator and trudged his way to his office, ignoring the good morning greets from his co-workers. He slammed his briefcase of his desk and sat down. He opened his email and typed Draya email, temptress, and put the message, LEAVE ME ALONE. He couldn’t even exit out of his emails without seeing her email pop up again. Against his better judgement, he opened the email and was taken aback to see her saying she was sorry and it won’t happen again.
This workday went by slow, his mind was on Draya and why was stalking him. He tried to return his focus to current meeting he was at or thinking about Nicki and Kyleigh. He heard people getting up and it shook out of his thoughts. Drake grabbed his things and headed out.
“You ready for the business trip Drake?” Dom asked.
“Oh uh yeah.”
“Good good you look like you could use a trip away. Problems at home?”
“No no not at all, but a trip does sound good.”
“Yeah but sorry there’s no drinking. This is a business trip not a retreat this time.”
“Ok are you sure you don’t need to be telling yourself that Dom.”
“Watch it Graham.”
~
“So Dom says it’s a alcohol free trip. Staying sober.”
“Does Dom think he’s fooling someone.” Nicki giggled while she helped Drake pack his bag.
“Right? Ok once I get settled and everything I’ll call you. Gotta check up on my queens.”
“Aww we are gonna miss you baby!”
“I’m gonna miss you guys too! I’ll be back as soon as I can.”
“Ok love you.”
“Love you too.” Drake yelled back as he walking to his car. He backed out of the driveway and start on his 4 and half hour drive to the hotel.
Once Drake finally arrived, he got his hotel keycard and went up to his room to put his stuff away. He was greeted by Ryan when he got to his floor. Ryan told him to him and Dom outside by the bar. Drake rolled his eyes and thought to myself, Sober trip my ass.
He dropped on the chair by the closet. He quickly freshened up before going to meet everyone. Everyone ordered their food and beverages, they were making small talk waiting for their food to arrive. A waitress from the bar left a drink at his table.
“Oh I’m sorry, I didn’t order this.”
“I know, a lady at the bar did for you.”
Drake turned around and saw her figure. He didn’t even have to see her face to know who it was. He instantly got upset. Apparently everyone could tell since they asked him if he was okay. He just brushed it off saying he thought he recognized someone.
“So you in for the lap dances or nah?” Ryan asked.
“What? No. I’m married.”
“Good man, he can’t be tempted.” Dom added.
“Yeah, too scared of Nicki. Don’t tell her I said that.”
“Sure and I’m supposedly afraid of her. Speaking of her. I told her I would call when I got here. Excuse me.”
Drake got up, took his iced tea and walked to some place private. He took his phone out and dialed her number. Nicki picked up on the second ring.
“Hey babe. Sorry I didn’t call sooner.”
“It’s fine at least you’re calling now right? How’s the sober festivities?”
“Sober my ass, they are drunk of their asses.”
He smiled once he heard Nicki sweet giggle. He started to say something else but something soon caught his attention.
“Aubrey? You still there?”
“U-uh yeah.”
“Good, I think Kyleigh wants to say goodnight.”
“Baby I’m sorry I gotta call you back.”
“But Papi it’ll just take two seconds.”
“No baby, I’m sorry, they are calling me back, I have to go.”
“Dra-.”
“Oh baby was that Nicki. I can always tell but the look on your face.” Draya greeted.
“Ok stop this. How did you know I would be here.”
“Stop what. Are you ok? You don’t happy to see him.”
“You’ve got to be kidding. Who in their right mind would be happy to see you? You are fucking out of your mind.
“Well, you said you were never put your job on the line, that’s the whole reason why I quit. You know, so we could be together.”
“No no I didn’t say that, you misunderstood me. I’m gonna tell you this for the last time. I am married. Happily married. I have a beautiful wife and daughter. There will never be a ‘us’ together ever.”
“Stop, you’re just worried what everyone will think.”
“Oh my God you are one crazy bitch.” Drake turned around, scoffing in disbelief.
“I’ll tell you what they think. They’ll think that we arranged this and um well we kinda did.” She said as she was putting this powdery substance in his drink.
“What the hell are you talking about?”
“Oh I see. I get it now. One of us needs to be in charge right now and I guess that has to be me so you go back there and tell everyone goodnight and I’ll be waiting in my room.”
“I’m not meeting you at your room. I’m not going to your room.”
“Oh ok, you want me to come to yours?”
“You are fucking sick. You need some help. I’m sure they have some pamphlets in the hotel lobby. Why don’t you pick one up on your way out?”
Just as Drake was starting to head back his phone started ringing.
“Nic?”
“Nic? No this is Ryan. You done for the night?”
“No I’m coming back.”
As the night progressed, everything started to get hazy for Drake. Everyone started to get up and Drake followed suit, stumbling here and there. Ryan told Dom he would get Drake up to his room safe. Drake continued to stumble all the way up there.
“Come on Drake lets go to my room, have some more drinks, kick back and have fun.”:
“No! No that ll-asted drink f-fucked me up.” He slurred.
“Ok dude, don’t forget 9 am meeting tomorrow.”
Drake tripped into his room. He got up and stumbled to his bed. He flopped down on it, not even caring about changing his clothes. He saw a light coming from the bathroom. The door opened and out stepped a female figure.
“Baby…..”
“Nicki?”
“No no baby.”
“Y-you need to stop.”
“Shhh. Does that feel good daddy?”
“N-No.”
~
Drake groggily woke up to the sound of someone knocking.
“Nicki! Nicki?”
“No housekeeping sorry sir. I’ll come back later.”
“Fuck!” Drake exclaimed as he sat up, holding his head and then checking his watch. He jumped out of bed and began to get ready as fast as he could. Trying not to be any more late than he was. He quietly walked into the meeting, trying to ignore the stare from everyone.
“Well well, glad you could make it Drake.”
“I’m sorry I’m late, I overslept.”
Drake periodically kept checking his watch. This meeting was taking forever. All he wanted to do was call Nicki and then go back to sleep. Drake felt someone tap his shoulder. It was a women from the lobby telling him his wife was there. He twisted his face up in confusion.
“What was that all about?”
“It’s Nicki.”
“What about her?”
“She’s here. Excuse me, Dom, I’m so sorry.”
He quickly walked out of the room and was greeted by the woman who took him to his wife.
“Right here sir.”
“Oh baby, I’m sorry I wasn’t there when you woke. I went to the salon.” Draya apologized.
“What in the hell are you doing?”
“I thought you might need an excuse to get out of that boring ass meeting. Come on, let’s go get lunch.”
“Lunch?”
“Yes, baby it’s so beautiful outside, the sun is out, I made us reserv-”
“Excuse me?”
“What?”
“What the hell do you think this is?”
“The morning after silly. Oh, you were great last night.”
“Um we didn’t have sex, we never had sex.”
“You don’t remember? Are you serious?”
“There’s nothing to remember. Nothing happened!”
“Baby baby calm down, not so loud, gonna cause a scene.”
“Oh a scene?”
“Yes.”
“Right, um I think that’s exactly what you want right? A scene.” Drake grabbed her arm and started pulling to the door for the meeting.
“What are you doing?!”
“You wanted a scene. So, we are going to tell Dom, Ryan and everyone what you have been doing.”
“Why are you trying to ruin us?!”
“Us?! There is no us!
“Don’t fucking say that!”
“DAMMIT! Get ‘cha ass over-” Drake breathed. He let her go and started walking back to the room.
“What’s the matter with you? What are you acting like this? A stranger.” Draya asked, tears staining her face.
“Because that is exactly what I am to you! A fucking stranger. Do you even know what that means?”
“I-”
“Somebody you do not know. Now here are your choices, you either walk yourself into that room and tell them your lies and how fucking sick in the head you are or you can just leave me alone and we can forget this ever happened.”
“Hold on a fucking second! Do not put this all on me! We both knew what we were getting into from the moment I started working there.”
“What?”
“Seriously? The elevator ride, the martinis, the Christmas party, you even said that you wished you weren’t married so we could be together!”
“When the fuck did I say that?”
“You said it!”
“No I didn’t!”
“Ok, so if I go in there and tell them everything, it’ll be the truth. You know that right?”
“No it’s not.”
“Do you want me to do it or no? Alright, ready when you are big boy.”
“AYE!” Drake yelled and grabbed her, swinging her around and putting up against a pillar. He ignored all her screamed and cries. “Now you listen to me bitch-.”
“What do you think you’re doing? You wanna hit me? Hit me! Do it! Do whatever you wanna do to me daddy.”
“You know what?”
“Hm?”
“It doesn’t matter what you say or what goes on in that sick head of yours, there will never be anything between us, never” He scolded her in a low deep voice. Making her look him in the eyes.
“D-Drake?”
Drake let her go and walked back towards the door, ignoring her call his name.
“Everything good?” Ryan asked.
Once the meeting was over. Drake made a beeline to his room, so he could call Nicki and tell her everything. He slid his keycard in the slot. He was met with Draya laying naked in his bed.
“Oh my- Get up! Draya!”
Drake shook her in an attempt to wake her up, but all that happen was her arm laying limp off the bed.
“Oh my God, no no no no. Draya!”
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Draya needs a fucking insane asylum, smh. Hope you enjoyed!
~xoxo Dessi
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