"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 ...