Chapter 159
Nicol
On our way home I was thinking about how much Nikki has changed since Nicolas came into our lives, I’m not sure if it is because she feels more secure in her life or is it just the fact that she was turning 12 and that is just what happens. I mean she would never have pulled a stunt like today when we were alone. “Penny for your thoughts?” Nicolas asked rubbing my leg. “Just thinking about Nikki and the stunt she pulled today.” “So, we do think it was on purpose?” “Oh yes it was, she was just to excited to go.” “You think we should do anything about it?” “No let’s just leave it I don’t want to make a scene of it or make more of it than it probable was.” “I’m following your lead, Nicol.” “Thanks Nicolas.”
When we got at home, we both had to jump in the shower and get ready for our double date with Anton and his girlfriend I was really not ready for this but for Nicolas I had to be. While I was getting ready, I asked Nicolas, “So what is Anton doing these days?” “His got his own property company.” “Oh, interesting and his girlfriend?” “There I can’t help you; he goes through girlfriends like we go through toilet paper.” “Oh, great so we are going to sit with someone that doesn’t even know us or know how to have a conversation.” “I won’t say he goes for the dumb blond type sweetheart.” “Oh okay. We’ll see.” To say I was going out with the wrong attitude was an understatement I was really not in the mood for this and knowing this girlfriend wasn’t someone permanent made my mood even worse. I got dressed in a black long knitted dresses with my knee length boots and my green jacket that went perfectly with my whole outfit. I made sure my hair was in full curls and did my make up to perfection. If I was going to see Anton for the first time in 12 years, I need to look my best and make sure he knows I’m with Nicolas for the right reasons, I remember how outspoken he was although we never really spend much time with him. When Nicolas was dressed in his jeans, white shirt and sport jacket he went to the living room to give me time to finish up.
When I was ready, I walked out towards Nicolas he was standing at our spot looking out at New York. As I was approaching him, he turned around smiling at me. “You look absolutely amazing sweetheart.” He open his arms for me letting me walked into his hug. “Thank you, Nicolas you look sexy as well.” “Why thank you Nicol. I try.” He said smiling at me. Fuck he never has to try he always look like a model walking out of a GQ magazine. “You want something to drink before we go?” “Yes, something strong.” He looked at me before he poured each of us a glass of scotch. “It’s not going to be that bad sweetheart.” “Easy for you to say, you won’t be in the line of fire.” “Neither would you, I promise.” “I’ll take your word for it.” We finished our drink before we walked downstairs where Geoffrey was waiting for us. “You never give Geoffrey off?” “I do but if we are going to drink it's better if he takes us.” “It probable make sense but still the poor man.” Geoffrey must have heard me “Don’t worry about me Nicol I’m good.” When we got in the SUV Geoffrey asked “Where are we going?” “Hells Kitchen.” Was all Nicolas said.
Nicolas
I could see Nicol was not in the right set of mind for this date but I couldn’t cancel on Anton not on such sort notice I just hope Anton behaves himself and don’t make a fuss of things that is in the past. Geoffrey stopped at Hell’s Kitchen, I got out of the SUV and moved to the other side to open the door for Nicol. “You ready?” I asked her as we stood on the sidewalk. “As ready as I’ll ever be.” “It’s going to be okay Nicol I promise.” “Okay Nicolas.” She said it but it was clear she didn’t believe it. Anton and his girlfriend were already here waiting for us in a seat way in the back of the restaurant, nice and private and we could have proper conversation without having to scream at each other. When we approached Anton got up, “Nicolas.” He said extending his hand to me. “Anton.” We shook hands before he looked at Nicol. “Nicol so nice to see you again.” He pulled her into a hug. Okay the night started on a good note. Nicol hugged him back before we took a seat. “Nicolas Nicol, I want you to meet Candy. Candy this is my best friend Nicolas and his girlfriend ….” “Nicol” she said. Nicol extended her hand to Candy “Do we know each other?” Nicol asked a bit taken off guard “Oh no I just saw you two in the papers.” “Oh okay.” Both Nicol and I said. We took our seats and Anton poured us each a glass of champagne. “So, what are we celebrating?” I asked Anton “I sold another office building in Time Square today; I think that is cause for celebration don’t you.” “Indeed, it is.” We all lifted our glasses and cheers to Anton’s new deal.
After we all took a sip, it got quiet around the table, it was Nicol that broke the silence “So Candy what do you do for a living?” “Oh, not much, shop and have lunch with my friends.” Okay I stand corrected Anton did chose a dumb blond this time. “Oh, that’s nice.” Nicol said because what else could she say. “Candy please don’t be so modest, I mean your father is the biggest Hedge fund Manager in the City.” “Yes, bobo but that is my dad, she asked what I did.” Nicol and I looked at each other Bobo, what the fuck. Then Anton put all his attention on Nicol “So Nicol what are you doing these days? I heard you stopped being a nurse?” Great the start of 20 questions, how great, I thought. Hopefully it stays civil.