Chapter 142
Nicolas
The following morning when I woke up Nicol was still sleeping. I got out of bed quietly and got in the shower, when I was done, I got dressed in a three-piece suit, I had a lot to get done today and I wanted to look my best while doing it. I put some of Nicol’s favorite aftershave on the Burberry then I left the room, I wanted to kiss her but I was afraid I was going to wake her. When I got to the kitchen Nikki was already eating her breakfast. “Morning Sweet Pea.” “Morning dad, where’s mom?” “Still sleeping.” “Oh.” Isabella put my plate in front of me, my breakfast of choice was Avo toast and an egg with coffee. “Thank you, Isabella.” “I don’t’ know how you can eat an egg with avo.” Nikki said. “Don’t dish it before you tried it sweet pea.” She didn’t answer me; I thought about the conversation Nicol and I had last night and decided Nikki was old enough to know what was going on she was also old enough to tell me if that is not what she wanted. “Sweet Pea we need to talk.” “About?” “I need to ask you something.” “Okay.” “I want to change your surname to mine. How do you feel about that?” “So, my surname would be Brown?” “Yes?” She looked up to the ceiling, before I knew what was happening, she jumped up from her chair and threw her arms around me. “Yes, yes yes.” “You sure.” I asked laughing. “Yes, I’m sure.” “What’s going on here?” we both heard Nicol’s voice behind us, before I could say anything Nikki was already at her mom’s side. “Dad just ask me if he could change my surname to his.” “Oh, did he?” “Yes, don’t you think it’s cool, he thinks I’m old enough to make my own decision.” “It is very cool. I take it you said yes.” “Off course I did mom, soon you will be married and your surname will change, if you have a baby her surname will also be Brown that leaves me the only Green in the family.” You could see she was deflating a bit, clearly, she thought about it. “You’ve always been a Brown sweet pea; it doesn’t matter that you didn’t have my surname.” “I know but now it’s official.” “I’ll let my attorney go to the court today, okay?” “Okay.” She said as she went back to her breakfast.
Nicol walked over to me and sat on my lap taking a sip of my coffee. “Hey get your own.” I teased her “But yours is always better, I think Isabella likes you better.” I could see her winking at Isabella. “Well, if you’ll excuse me and my daughter we need to go and concur the world.” “Oh, please don’t mind me.” She laughed at us. “You want to go with to the hospital?” I asked her. “I think it would be better if you go alone.” “Are you sure?” “Yes, I’m positive.” “Okay you go through the list then and decide which shelters will be the benefactors of our charity.” “I think I’ll rather go and visit them.” “What ever you decide sweetheart.” Nikki went to get her school bag and I got my briefcase, Nicol walked us to the door where she yet again made sure Nikki’s hair is just right and my tie was perfect, she got on her tippy toes and whispered in my ear, “You smell so delicious I want to eat you.” I just smiled at her, there is not much I could say with Nikki standing right next to me. Nicol bend down and kiss Nikki on the forehead “Nikki please remember what dad I told you yesterday about Zoe okay?” “Yes, mom I won’t forget.” “Good have a nice day you two.”
I was so happy Nicol said something about Zoe because I wanted to but I didn’t know what to say. When we dropped of Nikki, Kevin was the one that was waiting for her, if it comes to choosing between a friendship with Zoe and a relationship with Kevin I would chose the relationship with Kevin, yes I know I’m not a normal father but that Zoe is just trouble and I don’t want trouble around Nikki, Kevin I could still put the fear of God in him but Zoe my hands are tied.
When I got to the office Luther was the first one at my office “Morning Luther.” “Morning Nicolas.” “How can I help you?” “I want to get the documents as soon as possible to the court, have you decided on a name and address?” “Yes, it’s going to be the Green-Brown Charity and the address will be our office address I’m going to get Nicol an office here.” “Good then I’ll get the paper work ready.” Luther was almost out my door when I called him back “Luther?” “Yes?” “Can you find out what paper work we need to have Nikki’s surname changed to mine.” “Off course I’ll find out and I’ll bring it to you.” “Great thank you Luther.” When Luther was gone, I called in Jason. He walked in with a cup of coffee, “Thank you Jason.” “My pleasure now what can I do?” “Well, I’m sure you heard we are starting a charity to help women in need.” “Yes, Luther did mention it.” “Well, I want an office for Nicol here.” “Okay I think I’ve got the right spot.” “I don’t want her too far from me.” “No boss she will be right next to you.” “What do you mean?” “You forgot we made the space next to yours like a storage room.” “Oh yes, but isn’t it to small?” “No not at all. I’ll get your interior designer in.” “Tell her it’s very important and I will pay whatever she wants as long as it get’s done as soon as possible.” “Will do boss.” When Jason was out the door, I picked up the phone and call the hospital Dr. Versace was the one that answered his phone. “Dr. Versace good morning.” “Morning doc it’s Nicolas how are you?” “I’m good thank you and you?” “Very good, can I maybe come and see you today, I have a proposal for you?” There where silence, “My assistant is not here I have a lot on my plate today.” “I promise you Doc it’s going to be worth your while.” “Fine can you be here at say 2 pm?” “Yes, I’ll be there. Thanks’ Doc.” I was making process and I loved it.