Chapter 196
Nicolas
On my way back from Karen’s father, I couldn’t stop wondering what in the actual fuck does he import and why was Dickson so nervous. All I could think about was drugs because what else needs so much security and why would Dickson be so worried his been followed by security. This whole thing seemed a bit shady to me. I’m just glad he basically kicked me out because I didn’t want any part of whatever is going on there. But then the other question popping up in my head is, why would they need me for an app. Do they want people to order their drugs through and app? My imagination was running away with me, I started to think maybe they are busy with arms dealings, or even diamonds it doesn’t have to be drugs, but then again, the question will be why do they need me. I was a very curios man and that got me in a lot of sticky situations before. My head was spinning at the back of the town car; I mean the other thing that was pissing me off immensely was the fact that it was Karen that wanted me to meet her father, did she want to drag me into her father’s mess not even talking about the launching of her own clothing line. How on earth did she think I’ll ever get involved in anything she is part of. Karen is crazy and the sooner I put my plan in action the better.
I started to think how I’m going to get Anton in Karen in the same place, I mean I don’t speak to either of them, which would make it very difficult but maybe I can get help. Maybe I can get Luther or even Jason to help me. If there were two people that really disserved each other it’s those two. Both of them thinks the world revolves around them, I mean that is a match made in heaven they will either kill each other, which I don’t have a problem with or they will love each other to death. Either way death is involved. I put that thought at the back of my mind when I received a message from Nicol. “Hi Nicolas. I’m going to be late something came up, I’m currently in Brookville. Will tell you everything when I get home.” My first thought was what the fuck was she doing in Brookville but she said she will explain later, I message back. “Just please be safe.” “You heard me right I’m in Brookville I’m sure no one will hurt me here.” I had to laugh because yes, I know she will be safe I just needed to tell her to be safe for my own peace of mind or maybe it was because I had a weird day. I send her a smiley face emoji and said “I don’t care where you are, I just want you to be safe.” “I love you.” Those words calmed me a bit. “Love you too sweetheart see you later.”
I touched my pocket and remembered the ring I still have, now my question is do I ask her to marry me first? Or do I sort out Karen first? I decided I’ll search for places I can prepose but I’m sorting Karen out first after today the sooner that women is out of my life the better. I wanted to be angry at Dickson for sending her my way but I couldn’t it was my own fault I was an easy target, Anton on the other hand is not an easy target not with Candy in his life although I’m not sure how long that will last in any case. The thing with Anton and Karen is just, Anton knows she wants me. A plan was forming in my mind slowly but surely, but I will most definitely need someone’s help to get this plan off the ground and I had just the right man for the job.
When we got to my apartment block, I paid the town car driver and got out, as I walked past the doorman, I greeted him, I never really see him, which meant I chatted with him for a bit, asking him about his daughter and telling him that I also have a daughter now, we also talked about his wife. It was nice to catch up with him. My father got so far in his life by acknowledging the little guy and that is something I’ve learned from him to always acknowledge everyone. When I got upstairs to Nikki, I could see she wasn’t in such a good mood. “Hi sweet pea.” “Hi dad.” She said sadly. “What’s wrong?” I asked as I sat next to her. “Is it still Kevin?” “Yes, his still not back.” “But Nikki you knew he wasn’t coming back today; he told you last night.” “I know I just hoped that something happened and he will be back.” It got quiet but I could see she wanted to ask me something but I didn’t ask her what it was I just sat with her. Eventually she said “Dad?” “Yes Nikki?” “I want to ask you a favor.” “Okay what is it?” “You know my birthday is next weekend, right?” “Yes, how can I forget we are going to court and we are throwing you a big bash.” “Can Kevin come to my sleepover?” She said quickly like she already knew the answer. I wanted to say hell no immediately but I kept my calm. “Nikki it’s just going to be girls he will feel out of place and you are doing girl stuff it won’t work if he comes.” She got quiet and just stared to the TV, probable thinking. Eventually she said. “Okay can I cancel my birthday party and then Kevin and I can go somewhere, maybe to the movies? Like a real couple.” I didn’t like the sound of that, but I also knew it will happen sooner or later. “Tell you what, let me speak to your mom, then you have the sleepover on Saturday night but maybe if your mom says it’s okay, we can take you and Kevin to the movies on Friday night. Then you’ll have a whole weekend of celebrating your birthday.” She jumped up and threw her arms around me “Are you serious?” “Yes, but we have to speak to your mom first.” “Okay I’m sure she will say yes.” “Let’s wait for her before you get too excited.” “To late I’m already excited.” She said as she ran to her room.