"Finally, I get to hear your voice. How have you been?" Nia asked softly over the phone.

"Hey, Nia! I am great, and you?" Beauty answered with a smile.

"Oh, I am good. I'm happy to hear you're doing great. And Jessie?"

"She's fine."

"Great... mind if I ask, how are you coping... you know... the reunion... Beyoncé and...?"

Beauty sighed deeply.

"It's... well... It's ...it's a bit complicated," Beauty admitted, glancing towards their room, her mind swirling with memories of their earlier interaction.

"Complicated? You mean because of him? Don't tell me you're thinking about ignoring the fact that he disrespected you and was sleeping with that bitch..."

"He...