Chapter 182
Nicolas
David was in my office when Jason came back. He popped his head into my office “Nicolas I’m back.” “Come in Jason.” “You’ve missed a lot.” “I’ve only been gone for 2 hours.” “Yes well, we have 2 apps to design David here needs an appointment with Mr. Fritz designated person. Then we are re- starting the piece of the company I let go when I took over.” “What the servicing of computers?” “Yes.” “Wait let me get my I-pad.” Jason disappeared and came back. “Okay David when can you meet up with them.” “Whenever you get an appointment, I will work around it.” David told Jason. “Okay I’ll call and let you know.” And just like that my PA has dismissed one of my directors. Without being rude and without David taking offence. I just shook my head when David walked out. “What?” Jason asked. “You dismissing people just like that. Who said I was done with him?” “I know you you where done. What else needs to be done?” “We need Sarah to put an advert in the papers and on all the IT sights.” “Do we have all the requirements yet and the salary you are offering?” “Luther is busy with that.” “Okay I’ll get it from him and the other app?” “No, I’ve got all the details the IT guys are already busy with it.” “And the other 4 messages I gave you.” “One will get back to me and I still need to phone 3 of them.” “Well get on it.” I smiled “Jason who’s the boss here?” I asked him. “Me off course.” He said as he walked out of my office.
Well, he told me. I thought as I dialed the other company, they also wanted an app and also didn’t know exactly what should be on it, I promised them David will be in contact with there office and make and appointment. As soon as I put the phone down Jason came into my office again. “Okay the add is on all apps and even in the newspaper, and by the way who still reads newspapers?” “If you must know I do.” “Well clearly you are ancient.” “Fuck off Jason.” As he turned around to walk out of my office I call him back. “Jason sorry David needs an appointment at this company as well.” I gave him the number. “I’m on it. Then I should probably tell you if you want to be in time for Nikki you have to leave now.” “Fuck I totally lost track of time. I’ll call the others from my home office.” “Okay boss.” “I thought you are the boss?” I asked him laughing because come on I was in a good mood, my girlfriend soon to be fiancé was pregnant, I got her the most beautiful ring on the planet, I bought a new family car and I have new business streaming in why wouldn’t I be in a good mood.
“Just sometimes.” Jason said as I grabbed my bag. “Well see you tomorrow boss.” I said as I walked past him.
When I got to the garage Geoffrey was standing next to our new Cadillac Escalade. I was stunned I thought they were going to order me one. “And this?” I asked surprised. “The sales man phoned around and found one that another buyer didn’t want anymore. Top of the range and in matt black.” “Wow clearly I’m a lucky man today and the limousine.” “It’s parked at home.” “Jeez Geoffrey you are the best.” “Just doing my job Nicolas.” “No, you go above and beyond.” Geoffrey just smiled I wasn’t one to give out compliments a lot so when I do people get a bit uncomfortable everyone except Jason. I got into the back, the SUV smelled brand new which was nice I loved the smell of a new car. We drove to school and I had to get out because Nikki didn’t know the SUV so I stood outside waiting for her. When she came out it was like a little thunderstorm that was approaching me. I decided not to call her sweet pea today she might just bite my head off. “Hi Nikki.” She looked up and saw me. “Dad why are you standing outside.” “Hello Nikki?” “Sorry Hi dad.” “That’s better. I bought a new car.” She stood back and looked at the SUV. “And the limo?” she asked. She looked a bit disappointed. “It’s at home.” “Oh, so you didn’t sell it?” “No, I did not.” “Good” “What’s wrong Nikki?” “Nothing.” She said as she got in the SUV. I looked at Rika she mouthed at me softly “Kevin is sick.” “Oh” I walked around the SUV and got in on the other side. “So how was your day?” I tried. “Not good.” “Why not?” She looked at me clearly irritated. “You not going to leave this alone until I tell you?” “No, I’m not.” “Kevin is sick and I don’t even have a phone to call him and find out if his okay.” “So why are you angry because his sick or because you don’t have a phone?” “The phone dad, I can’t be mad at him because his sick.” “You do know I have a phone and your mother have a phone and if you ask nicely, you can use one of them to call him.” “Are you serious?” “Yes, Nikki but this attitude is not doing it for me. First of all you greet someone before you start asking questions or speak to them.” “I’m sorry dad please don’t tell mom I did that; she will be very upset.” “I won’t tell her just don’t do it again you were raised with manners and I and your mother expect you to remember them.” “I’m sorry I won’t do that again.” “Good.” I didn’t like berating her but I had to she should know she can’t walk over me although I would properly let her but if she does it with me, she would try it with Nicol and that is just not on.
She looked around in the SUV. “This is actually very nice, enough space for all of us.” “Exactly why I bought it.” “For us and the baby?” Geoffrey almost lost control of the SUV I haven’t told him yet just Isabella. “What did I hear about a baby?” Geoffrey asked. Geoffrey and Isabella was like family and if I should have told anyone else it should have been Geoffrey. “Didn’t dad tell you yet, mom is having a baby. I’m getting a brother or sister.” She was so excited to tell Geoffrey I was glad I didn’t at least she was in a better mood now. “Congratulations Nicolas.” “Thank you, Geoffrey I, just forgot to tell you earlier today with all the other things that was going on.” “Well now the new SUV makes a lot more sense.” Geoffrey said.