(Chapter Mood Introduction)
Although Bey seems to take the pregnancy situation a bit too lightly, just know that that shit is really killing her on the inside. She remains peaceful about things for the sake of the baby, being that last time dealing with Tony and all his mess caused her to have a miscarriage. Bey informs Jay that she will be meeting with Shelly, while Jay is waiting to hear back from his lawyer.
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(Bey's Thoughts)........
After Jay told me Shelly was pregnant, I just wanted too throw up. I instantly became sick to my stomach which is why I haver had went off to bed early. Yea I know I probably should have flashed out on him, but then that would be too easy. He would expect that. But by me acting all cool and nonchalant about it, causes Jay to feel like damn either she’s really upset and just not saying shit or she just doesn’t care. And it's not that i don't care it just that, Jay really cares about me, that i know. But i think he has anyone like me before. Im much younger then Jay, but I'm much more wiser and mature then many other women my age. And for Jay to change his ways for me makes me know that this could be something real. Half the things i do with Jay, i would never do with Tony. Not because i havent thought about it, but it was because of Tony.
Dont get me wrong, i love Tony and I always will. But being in love as a child is much more different once you become an adult. Things are taken a lot more seriously. With Tony i've come to realize that are love for each other was nothing like i thought it was, and though we love each other, we just wasnt in love with each other. And all that im putting up with Jay is showing me how much i really care about him. Because at the end of the day, with i think about the good and bad of our relationship, its the good that out ways th bad.........
I was sitting in the doctors office after just having my 4th month check up. Unfortunately Jay couldnt come because his lawyer called him back in the the office today, for an emergency meeting. I wish he had come though because it's killing me to know what the hell this emergency meeting is all about. If Jay has too face time, i'll be devastated because i know he'll be missing out on his time with Brook and his time with me. When i first met Jay, from what i knew of him, i knew he had a little street edge to him, and though he told ne some things, i would never imagine that i would atcually experience any of it. I mean im down for Jay and all but i aint dumb. With all that has occured within these past 10 months, between Jay and myself, my mom and dad, Kelly, and Sinaa has really casued m to reevaluate my relationship with Jay as far as what do i expect of him, and what it is i want out of this relationship. I feel that in oder for us to completely move forward we might even have to consider counseling.
It wasnt long until the Dr came in interrupting my thoughts. I was happy though at how quick he came back, she was really on a role today. The point of the check up is to pretty much make sure, evertyhing is fine with myself and the baby. Making sure we both are getting are vitamins and nutrients to maintain a good health. As well as for the baby, we have to make sure she is growing and eating regularly as needed. And if anything is uncertain they will be able to correct it in the proper time format to prevent problems in the future.
(DR) "Well Ms. Knowles, it seems as though everything is looking good as usual, but only thing wrong this time is that your stress levels seem a little high, i know in the past that caused a major problem for you during your last pregnancy, so i just want to make sure that you are aware of this, so that you could take the proper steps to work on keeping them low, okay...." she said handing me a stack of papers.
(Bey) "Yea i know, it's just been a lot im dealing with, but im trying my best to stay calm."
(DR) "Oh no i completely undertsand, because i know the pregnancy itself can be stressful at times because a lot of people get overwhelmed. But in those stack of papers you'll find a proposal on how to stay stress free, and it will give you all time of techniques you can use in order to do so."
(Bey) "Okay, great...because i was just thinking like, these arre a lot more papers than usual." I said as we both broke out inot laughter.
(DR) laughing "Ohhh right, but like i say before if you dont have anymore questions or concerns, then you are all set to go. Again, take the blue paper and take that to the fron desk so that can fill your prescription and once you finish with that you are all done."
(BEY) "Ok, cool. I guess i'll see you next month." i said as i made my way of the chair.
(DR) "Thats is correct, ok....we'll keep in contact, you have a good day Ms. Knowles." she said just before walking out.
(BEY) "Yes, you do the same DOC."
After getting up and getting dress then taking my perscription to get filled, i headed off to go meet with Shelly at a nice little dinner just outside of manhattan. Being that my Dr's office is nearly on the other side of town, The Pit Stop, was the most conveinient place to go. I noticed that when i was getting out the car to go into the dinner, i had a missed cal from Jay. I was checking the time to see if i was late or ealry, but i was right on time. I didnt have a chance to call back because as soon as i walked in, there was Shelly, sitting at te table by her self. She didnt notice me until i finally approached the table. We both gave off a look to each other, but look was much more on a muggin time of factor. I sat down where we both greeted each other, i was to stay as polite and classy about the situation as much as possible.
(Shelly) "Look before you start to speak..." Shelly began "I just want to say a few things just to clear the air." she said clearing her throat. "Looking back, if i could take it all back i would. Thats not the type of person that i am, nor is that the type of things that i do. I just want to let you know woman to woman that is was nothing more than just a physical relationship between Jay and I. At that the time we both were emotionally unstable....." she said beomcing a bit queiter, making things a little more interesting.
(Bey) "You dont have to give me no explanation Shelly....i just came here t---"
(Shelly) "No actualy i do..." she said cutting me off. "You know your friend Kelly?" she asked me as i became curious as to why she would bring her up.
(Bey) "Yea, what about her?"
(Shelly) "Well that guy that she's dating, well was dating....he's my ex...." she said, causing my eyes to widen, nealry choking on the water i just took in "And when i came down to the station that night to see about Jay, i heard a bit about the case and who the guy was and i realized that that was my Reggie, the one that they were talking about......"
Shelly went on telling me how her relationship was with Reggie and how he manipulated her and how abusive he was, and i could do is picture that night Kelly caming pounding on my door, all beat up. My feelings for Shelly shifted from hate and anamosity to sympathy and forgiveness. She went on saying how she and Reggie was still together around the tim Kelly and Reggie hooked up, and talked about how she didnt find the straight to leave him until she met Jay. She told me how Jay use to talk about his feelings for me to her and how they use to talk all the time, which caused both of them to become close. And on one night they both were feeling really vulnerable, and after the liquor got into the system one thing led to another.
(BEY) "So does Jay know any of this, about you and Reggie?" I asked not sure what to stay. It was going to take a minute for me to process all this information.
(Shelly) "No, i never menntioned his name to him out of fear that he might have knew Reggie, and i never told him about the beatings because i was too scared and embarrassed, so i just told him that we had or problems."
(BEY) "Wow Shelly, i...i....i dont even know what to say...i mea----"
(Shelly) "Look you can feel how you want to feel about me, i can accept that. Because that stills doesnt justify what i did, because at the end of the day it was wrong. But i just wanted you to get to know me and here my story before you went off and judged me. And being that Jay is the father of this baby....i would love for us to be able to get along, well thats if Jay even wants anything to do with the baby."
I really had no words for Shelly it was really taking me a while to proccess everything, my heart just metled for her, like i seruously wanted to cry. And the fact that she's so young and so beautiful and im sure somewhat talented, makes it that much harder for me to stay mad at her. She had me thinking about Tony and when i would be with Jay, knowing damn well I had feelings for him but would deny them when i was in front of Tony. It's kind of like the same thing. But it's totally different.
See for a guy he can cheat and not think twice about it. A guy a looking for no friend or any tyoe of shit like that, he just want the goods and he can go about his business, it's just all physical. But for a girl just because we're not fucking the guy that doesnt meant we're not cheating. For us it's much more if an emotional thing. Rather it's long talks, frequent dinner dates, hanging together, etc....we just do it in a different way, so thats why i say i can relate to Shelly in a way.
(Bey) "To be honest with you Shelly, i was actually coming here today to let you have it, but now after hearing you and speaking with you, i can see the realness in you. Although i hate what went down between you and Jay, it's not right for me to forgive him and not forgive you. And im sorry that you had to go through what you went through, but i assure you, you will have no problems with Jay when it comes to being there for the baby, but just to make myself clear....i do mean JUST for the baby. Thats his responsiblity too..."
(Shelly) "Beyonce i ju--"
(BEY) "Wait let me finish..." i interrupted "I forgive you, but dont think for one second, ima forget the shit, and excuse me for if i seem a little angry right now, but thats just how im feeling. I didnt sacrifice being the wife of a professinal NFL star for nothing....i genuwinely love Jay with all my heart, and although we only been together for 10 months, thats shit doesnt matter becuase.....it's all the things we put forth for these last 10 months is the reason im still fighting for our realationship still.....I could give up like i did with my ex and say i dont care, but it's different with Jay..losing him, will be like me taking my last breath, you feel where i coming from." i said speaking from my heart, with so much passion, anger, and rage. I wasnt trying to be mean, but thats just how i was feeling.
(Shelly) "Yes, i understand and i apologize for all the touble that i've cause and i take full responsibilty for my actions. I just hope that one in the future we could be friends or something."
(Bey) "Friends? Thats a word that gets thrown around likely....look Shelly i dont have no problem with you, you spoke your peace, and i said what i had to say. I aint looking for us to be friends and i aint looking for us to be buddy buddy, but however we do have to learn to deal with each other for the sake of our kids, which is the only reason, i even came to see you today."
(Shelly) "Well thats understandable and i can respect that."
(Bey) "Well i guess thats it then, we both said what we had to say, if there's nothing else that needs to be said, i guess i can go ahead and get on out of here."
(Shelly) "Im really gald we were able to talk Beyonce, thank you."
(Bey) "Yea, same here" i said dropping down some money to cover the bill. We didnt even have time to get to our meal, and we barely had time to order drinks, being that i was sipping on water. But it would atleast cover for Shelly.
After leaving i think i was more mad leaving then i was when i first came in. Hearing that Shelly was there the night he was in jail, bothers me. What was she even doing there. I can see now why she has become so invloved with his case but trust me boo, i can handle this. We dont need your help. I do think it's fucked up what Shelly had to deal with, but at the end of the day she made her bed so she must ly in it. And as for me and Jay, i was done with trying to be the nice girlfriend and be so reasonable and understanding. I wonder why he never told me about Shelly coming to see him in jail. See shit like that is why at times its hard for me to trust Jay. We get ahead 10 steps to get knocked back 20. And this time around it's not even me. I know at first Jay was patient with me, trying to get over Tony, but its harder when your the one trying to be strong and helpful.
I dont think i could have dialed Jay's number quick enough i was heated, he has yet to feel my raft.
(PHONE CONVO)
(Bey) "Really Jay" i said not giving him a chance to even say hello. "You told me you had no contact with that bitch, but she's showing up at the princent and shit...come on Jay now really. You must want me to turn into the psycho girlfriend from hell huh?"
(Jay) "Look Bey can we not talk about this right now, im not trying argue with you."
(Bey) "Well evidently we havent been communicating enough becasue how is it that i didnt know about this." i snapped.
(Jay) "BEY....i really dont have time to deal with this really....Things arent how i thought they were, i could be facing time, infact i am facing time. The whole part of this emergency meeting was set up for me to negoitate a deal. If i serve the time they give, they'll clear my background, and if i refuse it then i have to serve more time."
(BEY) "Dammit Jay!" i yelled into the phone, not only disappointed but merely sad. I knew one day we were going to have to face the facts. "How much time i we talking." i asking trying to bring my focus on Jay case."
(Jay) gets quiet for a min then begin to speak "3 1/2 years, but 2 and 1/2 on good behavior."
(Bey) "Damn you Jay..." was pretty much all the words i can say. I mean i knew the day would come and as much as i was trying to prepare myself for it, the fact thats its finally here brings a much more extreme feeling.
(Jay) "I know B, I know....but look i need you too be strong right now. I have to go though, they're getting ready for sentenc--"
(Bey) "Wait what, but i wanna see you Jay...I need to see you."
(Jay) "Well you can't right now. Regina has your number, she will be contacting you, was everything is over. B, i just want you to know that I'm sorry for everything and i love you so much. Just be strong, i need you to be for baby girl and me, okay."
(Bey) "But i need you Jay.....you don't understand." i said as i broke out into tears.
(Jay) "I have to go be, there calling us back in.....I love you Beyoncé, i'll see you soon."
he said right before hanging up.
(Bey) "JAAAAAAY!!!!" i yelled into the phone trying to keep him from hanging up.
I can't believe it. I can't believe that Jay is really going to be gone. I wish i hadn't start fussing at him, i should have just heard him out. I shouldn't of answered when he called the first time. Man, this is going to be the longest 3 years of my life. And poor Brook, she want even get to see or meet Jay for the first couple of yeas oif her life. Nor will he even be there for her bIrth. I went home feeling the worst way. Its crazy how things in your life can change so fast, especially when your not ready. All i can do at this moment is be strong, because with Jay not being around Brooklyn is going to need all the love she can get.
THE END........
Thanks for reading, look for part 2, which will be coming soon. I appreciate all my readers and all my supporters. I love you all. I wanna dedicate this blog to the Lovely Bey and Jay and my behive, because yal are my inspiriation, and the reason for me getting into this. On that note stay tuned, stay posted, and just be prpared for whats to come.
(BTW: Sorry this post was a little short, but it will be worth it for part 2.)
Dont get me wrong, i love Tony and I always will. But being in love as a child is much more different once you become an adult. Things are taken a lot more seriously. With Tony i've come to realize that are love for each other was nothing like i thought it was, and though we love each other, we just wasnt in love with each other. And all that im putting up with Jay is showing me how much i really care about him. Because at the end of the day, with i think about the good and bad of our relationship, its the good that out ways th bad.........
I was sitting in the doctors office after just having my 4th month check up. Unfortunately Jay couldnt come because his lawyer called him back in the the office today, for an emergency meeting. I wish he had come though because it's killing me to know what the hell this emergency meeting is all about. If Jay has too face time, i'll be devastated because i know he'll be missing out on his time with Brook and his time with me. When i first met Jay, from what i knew of him, i knew he had a little street edge to him, and though he told ne some things, i would never imagine that i would atcually experience any of it. I mean im down for Jay and all but i aint dumb. With all that has occured within these past 10 months, between Jay and myself, my mom and dad, Kelly, and Sinaa has really casued m to reevaluate my relationship with Jay as far as what do i expect of him, and what it is i want out of this relationship. I feel that in oder for us to completely move forward we might even have to consider counseling.
It wasnt long until the Dr came in interrupting my thoughts. I was happy though at how quick he came back, she was really on a role today. The point of the check up is to pretty much make sure, evertyhing is fine with myself and the baby. Making sure we both are getting are vitamins and nutrients to maintain a good health. As well as for the baby, we have to make sure she is growing and eating regularly as needed. And if anything is uncertain they will be able to correct it in the proper time format to prevent problems in the future.
(DR) "Well Ms. Knowles, it seems as though everything is looking good as usual, but only thing wrong this time is that your stress levels seem a little high, i know in the past that caused a major problem for you during your last pregnancy, so i just want to make sure that you are aware of this, so that you could take the proper steps to work on keeping them low, okay...." she said handing me a stack of papers.
(Bey) "Yea i know, it's just been a lot im dealing with, but im trying my best to stay calm."
(DR) "Oh no i completely undertsand, because i know the pregnancy itself can be stressful at times because a lot of people get overwhelmed. But in those stack of papers you'll find a proposal on how to stay stress free, and it will give you all time of techniques you can use in order to do so."
(Bey) "Okay, great...because i was just thinking like, these arre a lot more papers than usual." I said as we both broke out inot laughter.
(DR) laughing "Ohhh right, but like i say before if you dont have anymore questions or concerns, then you are all set to go. Again, take the blue paper and take that to the fron desk so that can fill your prescription and once you finish with that you are all done."
(BEY) "Ok, cool. I guess i'll see you next month." i said as i made my way of the chair.
(DR) "Thats is correct, ok....we'll keep in contact, you have a good day Ms. Knowles." she said just before walking out.
(BEY) "Yes, you do the same DOC."
After getting up and getting dress then taking my perscription to get filled, i headed off to go meet with Shelly at a nice little dinner just outside of manhattan. Being that my Dr's office is nearly on the other side of town, The Pit Stop, was the most conveinient place to go. I noticed that when i was getting out the car to go into the dinner, i had a missed cal from Jay. I was checking the time to see if i was late or ealry, but i was right on time. I didnt have a chance to call back because as soon as i walked in, there was Shelly, sitting at te table by her self. She didnt notice me until i finally approached the table. We both gave off a look to each other, but look was much more on a muggin time of factor. I sat down where we both greeted each other, i was to stay as polite and classy about the situation as much as possible.
(Shelly) "Look before you start to speak..." Shelly began "I just want to say a few things just to clear the air." she said clearing her throat. "Looking back, if i could take it all back i would. Thats not the type of person that i am, nor is that the type of things that i do. I just want to let you know woman to woman that is was nothing more than just a physical relationship between Jay and I. At that the time we both were emotionally unstable....." she said beomcing a bit queiter, making things a little more interesting.
(Bey) "You dont have to give me no explanation Shelly....i just came here t---"
(Shelly) "No actualy i do..." she said cutting me off. "You know your friend Kelly?" she asked me as i became curious as to why she would bring her up.
(Bey) "Yea, what about her?"
(Shelly) "Well that guy that she's dating, well was dating....he's my ex...." she said, causing my eyes to widen, nealry choking on the water i just took in "And when i came down to the station that night to see about Jay, i heard a bit about the case and who the guy was and i realized that that was my Reggie, the one that they were talking about......"
Shelly went on telling me how her relationship was with Reggie and how he manipulated her and how abusive he was, and i could do is picture that night Kelly caming pounding on my door, all beat up. My feelings for Shelly shifted from hate and anamosity to sympathy and forgiveness. She went on saying how she and Reggie was still together around the tim Kelly and Reggie hooked up, and talked about how she didnt find the straight to leave him until she met Jay. She told me how Jay use to talk about his feelings for me to her and how they use to talk all the time, which caused both of them to become close. And on one night they both were feeling really vulnerable, and after the liquor got into the system one thing led to another.
(BEY) "So does Jay know any of this, about you and Reggie?" I asked not sure what to stay. It was going to take a minute for me to process all this information.
(Shelly) "No, i never menntioned his name to him out of fear that he might have knew Reggie, and i never told him about the beatings because i was too scared and embarrassed, so i just told him that we had or problems."
(BEY) "Wow Shelly, i...i....i dont even know what to say...i mea----"
(Shelly) "Look you can feel how you want to feel about me, i can accept that. Because that stills doesnt justify what i did, because at the end of the day it was wrong. But i just wanted you to get to know me and here my story before you went off and judged me. And being that Jay is the father of this baby....i would love for us to be able to get along, well thats if Jay even wants anything to do with the baby."
I really had no words for Shelly it was really taking me a while to proccess everything, my heart just metled for her, like i seruously wanted to cry. And the fact that she's so young and so beautiful and im sure somewhat talented, makes it that much harder for me to stay mad at her. She had me thinking about Tony and when i would be with Jay, knowing damn well I had feelings for him but would deny them when i was in front of Tony. It's kind of like the same thing. But it's totally different.
See for a guy he can cheat and not think twice about it. A guy a looking for no friend or any tyoe of shit like that, he just want the goods and he can go about his business, it's just all physical. But for a girl just because we're not fucking the guy that doesnt meant we're not cheating. For us it's much more if an emotional thing. Rather it's long talks, frequent dinner dates, hanging together, etc....we just do it in a different way, so thats why i say i can relate to Shelly in a way.
(Bey) "To be honest with you Shelly, i was actually coming here today to let you have it, but now after hearing you and speaking with you, i can see the realness in you. Although i hate what went down between you and Jay, it's not right for me to forgive him and not forgive you. And im sorry that you had to go through what you went through, but i assure you, you will have no problems with Jay when it comes to being there for the baby, but just to make myself clear....i do mean JUST for the baby. Thats his responsiblity too..."
(Shelly) "Beyonce i ju--"
(BEY) "Wait let me finish..." i interrupted "I forgive you, but dont think for one second, ima forget the shit, and excuse me for if i seem a little angry right now, but thats just how im feeling. I didnt sacrifice being the wife of a professinal NFL star for nothing....i genuwinely love Jay with all my heart, and although we only been together for 10 months, thats shit doesnt matter becuase.....it's all the things we put forth for these last 10 months is the reason im still fighting for our realationship still.....I could give up like i did with my ex and say i dont care, but it's different with Jay..losing him, will be like me taking my last breath, you feel where i coming from." i said speaking from my heart, with so much passion, anger, and rage. I wasnt trying to be mean, but thats just how i was feeling.
(Shelly) "Yes, i understand and i apologize for all the touble that i've cause and i take full responsibilty for my actions. I just hope that one in the future we could be friends or something."
(Bey) "Friends? Thats a word that gets thrown around likely....look Shelly i dont have no problem with you, you spoke your peace, and i said what i had to say. I aint looking for us to be friends and i aint looking for us to be buddy buddy, but however we do have to learn to deal with each other for the sake of our kids, which is the only reason, i even came to see you today."
(Shelly) "Well thats understandable and i can respect that."
(Bey) "Well i guess thats it then, we both said what we had to say, if there's nothing else that needs to be said, i guess i can go ahead and get on out of here."
(Shelly) "Im really gald we were able to talk Beyonce, thank you."
(Bey) "Yea, same here" i said dropping down some money to cover the bill. We didnt even have time to get to our meal, and we barely had time to order drinks, being that i was sipping on water. But it would atleast cover for Shelly.
After leaving i think i was more mad leaving then i was when i first came in. Hearing that Shelly was there the night he was in jail, bothers me. What was she even doing there. I can see now why she has become so invloved with his case but trust me boo, i can handle this. We dont need your help. I do think it's fucked up what Shelly had to deal with, but at the end of the day she made her bed so she must ly in it. And as for me and Jay, i was done with trying to be the nice girlfriend and be so reasonable and understanding. I wonder why he never told me about Shelly coming to see him in jail. See shit like that is why at times its hard for me to trust Jay. We get ahead 10 steps to get knocked back 20. And this time around it's not even me. I know at first Jay was patient with me, trying to get over Tony, but its harder when your the one trying to be strong and helpful.
I dont think i could have dialed Jay's number quick enough i was heated, he has yet to feel my raft.
(PHONE CONVO)
(Bey) "Really Jay" i said not giving him a chance to even say hello. "You told me you had no contact with that bitch, but she's showing up at the princent and shit...come on Jay now really. You must want me to turn into the psycho girlfriend from hell huh?"
(Jay) "Look Bey can we not talk about this right now, im not trying argue with you."
(Bey) "Well evidently we havent been communicating enough becasue how is it that i didnt know about this." i snapped.
(Jay) "BEY....i really dont have time to deal with this really....Things arent how i thought they were, i could be facing time, infact i am facing time. The whole part of this emergency meeting was set up for me to negoitate a deal. If i serve the time they give, they'll clear my background, and if i refuse it then i have to serve more time."
(BEY) "Dammit Jay!" i yelled into the phone, not only disappointed but merely sad. I knew one day we were going to have to face the facts. "How much time i we talking." i asking trying to bring my focus on Jay case."
(Jay) gets quiet for a min then begin to speak "3 1/2 years, but 2 and 1/2 on good behavior."
(Bey) "Damn you Jay..." was pretty much all the words i can say. I mean i knew the day would come and as much as i was trying to prepare myself for it, the fact thats its finally here brings a much more extreme feeling.
(Jay) "I know B, I know....but look i need you too be strong right now. I have to go though, they're getting ready for sentenc--"
(Bey) "Wait what, but i wanna see you Jay...I need to see you."
(Jay) "Well you can't right now. Regina has your number, she will be contacting you, was everything is over. B, i just want you to know that I'm sorry for everything and i love you so much. Just be strong, i need you to be for baby girl and me, okay."
(Bey) "But i need you Jay.....you don't understand." i said as i broke out into tears.
(Jay) "I have to go be, there calling us back in.....I love you Beyoncé, i'll see you soon."
he said right before hanging up.
(Bey) "JAAAAAAY!!!!" i yelled into the phone trying to keep him from hanging up.
I can't believe it. I can't believe that Jay is really going to be gone. I wish i hadn't start fussing at him, i should have just heard him out. I shouldn't of answered when he called the first time. Man, this is going to be the longest 3 years of my life. And poor Brook, she want even get to see or meet Jay for the first couple of yeas oif her life. Nor will he even be there for her bIrth. I went home feeling the worst way. Its crazy how things in your life can change so fast, especially when your not ready. All i can do at this moment is be strong, because with Jay not being around Brooklyn is going to need all the love she can get.
THE END........
Thanks for reading, look for part 2, which will be coming soon. I appreciate all my readers and all my supporters. I love you all. I wanna dedicate this blog to the Lovely Bey and Jay and my behive, because yal are my inspiriation, and the reason for me getting into this. On that note stay tuned, stay posted, and just be prpared for whats to come.
(BTW: Sorry this post was a little short, but it will be worth it for part 2.)