Chapter 158
Nicol
It was probable just before 3 am when Nicolas and I got back home and into bed, I was exhausted and it was clear Nicolas to. We both just undressed and got back into bed. Before I fell asleep, I asked him “So you still okay with us helping the shelter?” “Yes, sweetheart why wouldn’t I be?” “Because of things like tonight.” “Sweetheart I told you if I could only help one person, I would be happy and helping Mia tonight made me happy.” “Thank you, Nicolas.” I said kissing him before I moved my back to his front and fell asleep.
Later that morning there was a knock on the door, when I looked at my cellphone it was already pass 10 in the morning and I knew that was Nikki that came looking for us. “Come in angel.” I called out. She walked in and looked at the two of us, “Why are you still sleeping?” She asked confused. “We had a late night.” “Gross mom I don’t want to hear that.” “Nikki that is not what I meant.” “Oh.” Where did this grown up come from that she could think things like that. “We had to go to the hospital, one of the women at the women shelter got hurt.” “Oh okay.” “You wanne get in between us sweet pea?” Nicolas asked her. Nikki didn’t need to be invited twice; she was between us before I even moved. “So, you excited for your sleepover?” Nicolas asked her. “Oh yes I can’t wait, Caroline asked yesterday if I could come earlier.” “What is earlier?” “At 4ish.” “4ish hey?” I ask her because come on where is my baby. “We can take you at 4 sweet pea, would you mind if we come in, I want your mom to meet Caroline’s dad and mom.” “I guess it would be okay.” “Jeez thanks angel.” I said a bit sarcastic. “So, what are you in the mood for this morning?” Nikki jumped up “Can we go back to Serendipity please.” Nicolas looked at me before he answered her “Yes off course we can, go get ready then mom and I can get ready.” “Jippee thank you dad.” She said as she ran out of the room. “Serendipity?” I asked Nicolas. “I don’t know, it will be the second time we go there, she said it’s a place she always asked you to go to.” “It is I just can’t believe you will go there for a second time.” “Hey I’m a new man.” He said smiling.
Nicolas
When we were all showered and dressed, we all went downstairs to the garage where Geoffrey was waiting for us, ready to take us to Time Square on a Saturday, what on earth was I thinking. ‘You were thinking of making your girl happy that is it.’ I said to myself. “Just dropped us as close to the restaurant as you can Geoffrey then I’ll call you when we are done.” “Okay Nicolas.” Geoffrey dropped us and Nicol and I both grabbed Nikki’s hand making sure we don’t loose her. When we walked into the restaurant, Nikki made sure to let go of our hands, she was probable afraid someone will see her. As we walked to the table I saw a familiar face in the back of the restaurant. I leaned into Nikki “Is that Kevin?” I asked a bit surprise, was this planned “Where?” she asked excited. But before I can show her Kevin has gotten up and walked towards us, “Nikki.” He said with a huge smile on his face “Hi Kevin.” She said a bit shy. “Mr. Brown Miss Green.” “Hi Kevin you come here a lot?” I asked him with a smile. “Just every second Saturday with my mom. You want to meet her?” I looked at Nicol and she nodded “Yes lead the way.” When we got to the table an older women got up from her seat, “Mom this is Mr. Brown and Miss Green. This is my mom, Lesley.” “Hi Lesley please call me Nicolas and this is Nicol.” “So nice to meet you, you guys want to join us?” She asked very politely. I could see Nikki wanted to so badly but should we was the question. I looked to Nicol and she nodded once again. “Yes, don’t mind if we do.” A waiter came and put more chairs around the table and got more cutlery. Nikki and Kevin didn’t let grass grow under their feet, they were already sitting next to each other, chatting away.
When Lesley excused herself to go to the bathroom later on, I asked Nicol “You think she did this on purpose?” Nicol laughed “I think she did.” “Fuck Nicol what are we going to do?” “Nothing we are going to do nothing act like they are just friends nothing more, because I’m not sure I’m ready to handle anything more Nicolas.” “Me neither.” When Lesley came back, I offered to pay the bill, Kevin gave Nicol a hug to say goodbye and then said “Enjoy your sleepover, Nikki.” He shook my hand and Nicol’s hand and they where off. I was debating with the idea if I should ask Nikki if they set us up but Nicol said we should handle this like they are friends and friends see each other over the weekend, right? I decided to not ask questions and to let it just go. We didn’t have much time left only enough time to get Nikki’s bag and go to Caroline’s place which was also in an apartment block not far away from ours. We told the doorman we where there for Caroline and he phoned the penthouse. Nicol was quiet all the way up “Relax sweetheart.” I whispered in her ear. “I can’t.” “Just try sweetheart.” The lift opened and Benjamin stood in the foyer ready to greet us. “Nicolas.” “Benjamin so nice to see you again.” “Same.” “Benjamin this is my girlfriend, Nicol; Nicol this is Benjamin.” “So nice to meet you.” Caroline came running out just saying “Hi” Then she grabbed Nikki and they where off. “Bye Nikki.” Nicol called after her. “Bye mom, dad.” She said and then they disappeared. “You want to come in for something to drink?” Benjamin asked “Oh thank you but we have other plans. Thank you for having Nikki over.” “It’s our pleasure. We’ll see you tomorrow?” “Yes, tomorrow have a great evening.” “You guys to.” Then Nicol and I got back in the lift. “That wasn’t so bad, was it?” “Probable not.” She said smiling.