Chapter 132

Nicolas

Drop of with Nikki went well, Kevin was at his spot waiting for Nikki, I saw her smile and then the smile was gone. Then Nicol’s words came back to me, hormones, boys-girls, “Oh fuck” “What’s wrong?” Geoffrey asked “I might have dug my own grave.” “I’m not sure I follow.” “I asked that kid Kevin to look after Nikki but did you see how she smiled at him, fuck I’m not ready for boyfriends Geoffrey.” That made Geoffrey laugh so hard he had to put the car in park before he drove further. “Geoffrey it’s not funny.” I said after a while. “Oh, believe me Nicolas it is, let’s hope she takes after her mother and not you.” “Geoffrey no.” “Sorry just saying.” “Can we leave now please, if you done laughing at me.” I said with a hit of sarcasm. “Yes sure.” Geoffrey said still chuckling as he pulled away.

When I got to work everyone was busy, I didn’t even get a proper greeting from the people on the floor. At least Jason was waiting for me with a cup of coffee and the newspaper in his hand. “You made the front page.” “I did.” I said smiling again, because that photo was going to get framed. “I see it’s a very good article taking away everyone’s doubt in the two of you.” “I really don’t care about other people Jason you should know that by now?” “I do but I’m sure Luther is very happy.” “Fuck why? Did he say something?” “He was here earlier looking for you with the news paper in his hands.” “Well, he can come back don’t call him and tell him I’m here, I’m in a very good mood today and I don’t want anyone to spoil it, do we understand each other.” “Yes, keep all grumpy people away from you today.” “Yes please.” Jason left me to my coffee and let me catch up on what I had to do today. I was deep in a contract I needed to sign when there was a knock on my door and then Luther popped his head in. “If you are here to talk shit about Nicol, I suggest you turn around and walk away.” “I’m not.” “Are you bringing me any problems?” “I am not.” “Well then you can come in.” Luther walked up to my desk seeing the contract I was busy with. “I went through that contract you can just sign.” “Are you use to me just signing anything because you said so.” “No, I’m just saying.” I was getting a little frustrated, I was busy and clearly, he didn’t come here to talk about work. “What can I help you with Luther?” “I think I owe you an apology?” “You think?” I asked sarcastically. “Yes, fine I know, I was hard on you.” “And?” “Yes, I was making judgements about Nicol without giving her a chance?” “And the news article made you come to this conclusion, did it?” “In some sort of way yes, but I did think about it before the article came out. If you trust her and you want to be with her it is none of my business.” “Jeez Luther thank you for realizing it.” “You can stop the sarcasm now; I told you I was sorry okay.” “I don’t think you apologized yet.” “Okay I’m sorry I won’t stick my nose in where it doesn’t belong.” “Apology excepted.” “Thank you, Nicolas, now let’s get back to this article, who is the source?” “According to my daughter it’s JP.” “Why does she think that?” “Apparently his like me he doesn’t like people talking shit about Nicol.” He let that one slide “And what does Nicol think?” “She also thinks it’s him.” “Well, you better buy that guy a nice bottle of something.” “I will don’t you worry, now is there anything else I can help you with I really need to get this done. My lawyer is a real prick and if I don’t have this on his table by end of today, he will give me shit.” “Fuck you to Nicolas.” He said as he walked out of my office smiling. I was so happy things are better with him now; I didn’t like it when he talked shit about Nicol that made me offensive and hostile towards him. Amazing what one good news article can do, but I still think Luther should meet Nicol and make up his mind about her himself.

I was busy with my second contract, yes, I had a lot of contracts I had to sign for new business we got and new apps we needed to design, when I heard a huge commotion in front of my door. I heard Jason almost screaming at the person “You can’t go in there!” Everyone knows how I feel about raising your voice or screaming so clearly this person wasn’t welcome here. I decided to go out and see what the commotion was all about. When I open the door Jason’s back was to my door and Karen was standing right in front of him. “Oh, there you are my angel. Please tell this, ………” She pointed her finger at Jason “This person that I’m allowed in your office.” I pat Jason on his shoulder “I’ll take it from here thank you Jason.” Jason stepped away and Karen stepped forward but I was still blocking the entry to my door. “What can I help you with Karen?” I didn’t sound like myself when the words came out, I was on the verge of loosing it with her, and who the fuck gave her permission to call me anything else than Nicolas. “I came to visit you; didn’t you miss me?”

My blood ran cold as I heard Nicol saying from the entrance of Jason’s office “Nicolas?” That made me and Karen look in her direction, she looked incredible in her green mini dress with her knee-high boots, Jason was busy taking her coat. I pushed Karen to one side and walked to Nicol, I took her face in my hands and kissed her I devoured her right in front of Karen and Jason. Karen cleared her throat a few times but I didn’t stop, it was Nicol, you pushed me away from her. “What do we have here?” Nicol asked in a very icy tone. “Nicol, you remember me right Karen.” Karen pushed her hand out to Nicol. Nicol looked up to the ceiling clearly pretending she was thinking. “You know what no I don’t remember you.” Karen grabbed her chest in shock because how can someone not remember her? “What I do know is that Nicolas here.” She grabbed my arm “Is mine and I do not appreciate you calling him angel or trying to force yourself into his office are we clear?” To say I was absolutely dumbstruck was an understatement, clearly Karen was also not sure what to do or say.