Hello, my name is Beyonce and I'm a 24 year old school principal of P.S  61 . I'm from Houston Texas but I live in Brooklyn NY. I have  my PH.D so I'm doctor knowles.I don't have any kids but I am engaged to the love of my life Michael. He's 5'9 and light skin with gray eyes. Our relationship is on the rocks but I'm determined to stick with him after all we've been together for 5 years.we've had our ups and downs but lately its been more downs than ups. Hes constantly yelling and accusing me of cheating.

Today is September 3rd, the day before my bday. Turn up!  I'm off to work but hopefully I can leave early to start my birthday weekend.

I walked into my school and like I always do, I say my hellos and go straight to my office.

"Dr.Knowles, bab is back."

"What he do this time?"

"Hit another student"

"Alright send him in"

Now let me tell you about this little bad ass boy aka "bab". His name is Jerome.  He's eight years old and he acts like he runs the damn school. He does his work but he's disrespectful, rowdy, and never listens to any damn body. The only person that can get through to him is  me and his parents. He has a good heart and I know he does he just needs the right guidance. Other than that he's my ace boon koon.

"Come in and sit down Jerome. Alright explain what happen today and you better not lie to me boy."

"Ok, well...I was doing my work ms. JoJo assigned . Tyler came in and told me to help with his work and I said no because I wasn't even done yet. Then he caught an attitude with me and pushed me so I slapped him. Ms. Jojo only saw me hit him back so he didn't get in trouble only me. It was self-defense Dr.k"

"Listen Jerome, ill let you slide this time but I'm giving you detention. Report to my office straight after class and have your mom pick you up at 5."

"I don't have  mom, she died when I was little. Its just my daddy now"

"Oh baby I'm sorry. I didn't know. Ok I'll call your dad and let him know your staying after school. Ok?"

"Ok Dr.k."  Jerome took my note so he can go back to class" he walked out with his head down and shoulders slumped.

I had my secretary call Jerome's father and let him know what was going on.

The day went by extremely fast and it was 2:30. Jerome entered my office as soon as class let out.

"Hey Dr.k" he said as he hugged me.

"Hey little man.you have homework?"

"Yes" he sighed.

"Alright well let's get to it and maybe if you finish early we can have a chat. Ok?"

"Ok"

Jerome sat on  my couch and worked on his addition and subtraction of fractions while I handled some business. I looked up and it awas going on 3:00.

"Jerome you done?"

"Yea can you check it for me?"

"Yea come here."

I looked over his work and he got everything right.  I gave him back his paper to put away and we started talking .

"Jerome, look I know you're a good kid.  You have so much to offer so help me understand something."

"What? "

I raised me eyebrow because he knows how I feel about that word.

"Sorry. Doc"

"Why do you act out? Act like a bad boy when we both know you're not?"

"That's how you have to be. My Dad told me to never take mess from nobody. He said that if I did they'd take advantage of me. The world is a cold place and I have to be ready for it. my mom wasn't that's why she died. She did drugs and she overdosed. After that everything changed.  My dad got harder and i got tougher. I  can't let the world get to me. My mom wouldn't want that. I have to be like this for her."

Jerome broke down and cried. I sat next to him and hugged him. I rocked him until he fell asleep on me.

Thirty minutes later

There's a knock at my office door.

"Come in"

A man walked in and boy was he fine. He had on a navy blue suit with an amazing smile to match. He had big brown eyes and juicy lips. He was a mocha complexion and in that moment I felt like I was looking at a god.

"Hello, you must be Jerome's father"

"Yea I am. "

He looked at Jerome laying on me and back at me.

"Can you explain to me why my son is laying in your lap."

"Oh wow...I'm..I'm sorry. We were talking and then he started crying so I was letting him cry on me. Then he fell asleep on me and I didn't want to move him because he looked so peaceful. I'm terribly sorry this must look completely inappropriate." I was utterly embarrassed by Jerome's dad. I hadn't thought anything of Jerome laying on me because I was comforting him but I guess all pervs say that. Huh? I got up damn near making Jerome fall. Jerome rubbed his eyes and said my name.

"Hey sleepy head, your dads here. Go get your stuff from over there and wait in the lobby, while we talk." he got up sheepishly and walked out while  his dad spoke.

"Look its alright. Its just Jerome doesn't really let woman that close to him so I was caught off guard by that."

"I'm really sorry Mr...."

"Carter. Shawn carter. And its ok .relax."

"Ok" I smiled softly." Now that everything's good. We need to talk about Jerome. He's been acting up for a long time and its getting out of hand. First it wasn't as much, but now he's here almost everyday. We even have a nickname for him"

"I am sorry about that Dr. Knowles. Jerome and I have had plenty of talks about his behavior and its just been alot on his plate for the last couple of months. I know that sounds weird since he's so young but I wouldn't expect anyone to understand."

"I understand perfectly."

"I don't think you do."

"He explained everything about his mother. He opened up about how he feels the need to be tough because the world his a cold place. We had a little discussion of our own that's why he was crying. He broke down after and it helped me get a better understanding about him."

"He told you about Liz?!? He hasn't opened up to anyone about his mother not even me and I'm his father."

"Yea he did....look I know Jerome is a good kid. He just has some work to do. I think after today he'll be pretty good but if not we can work something out"

"Ok thank you. Dr. Knowles."

"Your welcome Mr.carter"

Jerome and carter left and I grabbed my stuff so I could go home. It was 6 when I arrived at my loft. It was dark and quiet.

"Hello..hello...Michael. You here?"

I didn't here anything so I just walked to my bedroom and started getting undress. I called Michael to see where he was at but he didn't pick up. Then I called his job but they said he left earlier around 3.

I walked around in my bra and panties and relaxed for a bit. I found myself thinking about Carter and his smile. He was so handsome. I couldn't help but think about whether or not he was single.

I fell asleep on the couch and woke up at 3 in the morning. Looking around everything seemed to be exactly where left it. I walked into my bedroom and still no sign of Michael. I was about to call again when I heard keys in the door.

"Beyyy... Beyyy...BEYYY..." Michael yelled my name through our place like a drunk.

"What michael? What the hell are you telling for?"

"Oh there you are? I just wanted to see if you were home?"

"Where were you?"

"Work. I had to stay overtime. Web had a huge client"

Michael was a lawyer so I wouldn't have thought anything of this when he said it any other time, but it was different today.

"Liar" I whispered

"What was that?" He said walking closet to me.

"Liar...liar...youre a fucking LIAR" I yelled at him. "I called your job today and you know what they told me?  You left at 3 fucking o clock. Working late my ass."

"So you spying on me now? You honestly don't trust me or believe."

"No I don't believe you. You didn't call me back."

"So what? You know how many times you don't call me back. This is some bullshit."

I didn't feel like arguing with his stupid ass so I just got dress and left. I went to my favorite little bar in downtown Manhattan called I.V. I looked around and saw it was packed. I'm surprised but I guess everybody needed to relax and get some edge off.

I walked over to the bar and saw lucky Louise.  He gave me regular and we chatted up for a bit. I looked around and I couldn't believe who I saw....