Chapter 164
Nicolas
The weekend went by in a flash, with Nikki being in a weird mood yesterday we spended the day in front of the TV making sure she got as much rest as humanly possible. This morning at breakfast she looked like a new kid, which means she was probable just tired, or so I hoped. Nicol was still sleeping when I got up and ready, clearly the weekend was to much for her or last week has caught up with her. I on the other hand was ready for a new week, I had so much plans for the week, first on my agenda was to get Nicol her engagement ring, I wanted to asked her to marry me sooner rather than later, I didn’t like the fact that she was still Miss. Green every time someone called her that, it was like a knife to my heart.
Nikki and I was sitting at the breakfast table me going through the paper while we ate “Where is mom this morning?” Nikki asked “She still sleeping I think she’s still a bit tired.” “Oh. Are you going to come and fetch me today dad?” she asked after taking another bite of her cereal. “Do you want me to?” “Yes.” “Well then I’ll make a plan sweet pea.” I looked at her to see if there is any indication as to why she wanted me to come and get her but she wasn’t giving anything away. When we were done with breakfast Nikki went to get her bag and I went to check on Nicol she was still sleeping, so I just gave her a kiss on the forehead before we made our way to the front door, where Geoffrey and Rika were waiting for us. I wondered if Rika was still necessary, I mean I haven’t seen the paparazzi at the school for a while now but then again when I ask Nicol to marry me the paparazzi might come out of hiding again so I decided to just stick with Rika for now, besides Nikki felt safe with Rika nearby. When we got to the SUV, I open the door for Nikki and she jumped in. On our way to school Nikki was silent, “Are you okay sweet pea?” “Yes, dad I’m okay you can stop asking me now.” “I’m just worried sweet pea.” “I promise I’m okay.” “You promise you’ll talk to me or your mom if you are not?” “Yes, I promise.”
When we got to school Kevin was waiting outside for Nikki, “Oh I see Kevin is still taking his duties seriously.” I said not meaning anything bad at all. “Yes, dad he is.” She said upset as she got out and closed the door a bit harder than normal. “Oh okay.” I said out load. Then something hit me between the eyes, ‘Maybe Nikki had PMS but would she have had her period yet, isn’t she to young for that?’ I had all these questions in my head and I wanted so badly to call Nicol and ask her because Nikki was acting a bit irrational not her normal self and there should be a reason for it, there should be. I took out my phone and started to google but google wasn’t much help.
When I got to the office, I was still a bit preoccupied with Nikki and what was wrong with her but Jason quickly made me forget about my teenage daughter and the mood swings that was going on. “Morning boss.” “Jason.” “You have the meeting with the managers this morning.” “Yes, that is at 9, right?” “Yes, right and then Anton has been calling you since just before 8 this morning.” “Tell him I’m busy and will call him when I have time.” “Sure.” It was a strange request as I would have always called Anton right back, I could see Jason wanted to ask what was going on but he didn’t, which made him a good assistant he knew when to ask questions and when not to. While I was busy with my e-mails and looking at everything on the agenda for the week, Jason came with my coffee. “Anton just called again he said you should call him ASAP.” “He can wait.” “I’ll tell him when he calls again.” I drank my coffee and went through everything on my calendar, just before 9 am, I got up and walked to the conference room where all the managers where already waiting for me. I was just about to take my seat when I saw a women approaching the conference room, something about her was familiar but the hair didn’t fit, something was off. “Jason.” I said. Pointing at the women walking straight towards us. Jason quickly got up and walked out. He stopped the women, when she opens her mouth to speak, I recognized her voice it was Karen in a disguise because I banned her from the building. “If you’ll excuse me for a second.” I told the managers. I walked out but was already losing my patients, first Anton that keeps on phoning and now Karen. This is not how I wanted my Monday to go.
“Karen how can I help you?” I asked as I stood right in front of her, “You recognized me.” She said clearly flattered. “I recognized your voice Karen nothing else. What do you want?” “So, to the point don’t you want to hear about my weekend first.” “No, I really don’t I have a busy morning what do you want?” “Let’s go to your office and I’ll tell you.” “Karen you are testing my patient spill it.” “Fine fine, I heard you went out with Anton the weekend.” How the fuck? “I did.” “Well Anton gave me hope for you and me I’m here to tell you I’m ready to do whatever you want me to do.” I was losing my shit little for little what the fuck did it mean Anton giving her hope, what did Nicol and I do that would ever give him the idea that there is hope for me and this witch. “I’m sorry Karen Anton don’t know what he was talking about, I’m very happy with Nicol and really are not looking for anything else.” “But….” I turned my back and walked back to the conference room “Nicolas wait I love you." “Well Karen, I don’t love you now leave before I get security to remove you.” Jason took her by the arm and walked with her to the lift but as far as she walked, she kept on screaming “Nicolas please I know you love me to, please give us a chance.” Luther came walking out of his office “Her again, should we get a protection order against her.” “No, I don’t think she’ll come back.” “She’s delusional Nicolas, I wouldn’t put it past her to try again and again.” “Well Jason will tell security not to let her in again.” “Didn’t you try that already?” “I did.” “Well, I’ll look into more drastic ways, you can’t have her ruin what you have with Nicol.” “She won’t Luther.” “I really hope so Nicolas.”