Chapter 233
Nicolas
For the next few days I wasn’t myself, I wasn’t ugly with Nicol but neither was I nice, you could feel the atmosphere in the house even Nikki picked up on it. But I couldn’t help it, I couldn’t help I was upset that she put her life and our babies live in danger. When Nikki asked what was wrong all I said was “I had problems at work.” It was Friday morning and we are supposed to go to court for Nikki’s adoption, Nicol helped Nikki to get dressed in her father daughter dance outfit and she got dressed in her green knitted dressed I loved so much. When they came walking out of Nikki’s room, I had to compliment both of them. “You look amazing Nikki.” Nikki ran to me and threw her arms around me “Thanks daddy.” Nicol just stood there. I open my arms to her and she walked into them as soon as her head touched my shoulder she started to cry. “Shhh sweetheart.” Nikki didn’t understand why her mom was crying but at least I did. “Why are you sad mom? Is it because I’m not going to have your surname anymore?” Nikki asked. Nicol pulled away from me and wiped her tears. “No angel I’m happy you are getting your dad’s surname.” “Then why are you crying.” Nicol didn’t know how to answer so I said the first thing that came to mind “It’s the pregnancy hormones sweet pea.” “Oh” Apparently that was enough for her. “Excuse me.” Nicole said as she walked to the bedroom to freshen up.
“You ready for today sweet pea?” I asked Nikki “So ready this is the best day of my life.” “Will that be because of me or Kevin?” She thought for a second before she said “Because of you silly.” “Good I wondered if I should fight Kevin for some attention from my daughter.” “No dad.” She sighed. When Nicol came back, we got in the elevator and went to the SUV that was waiting for us. Geoffrey was just as excited as the 3 of us. “You excited Nikki?” Geoffrey asked her. “Very.” Nicol pushed her body next to mine and whispered in my ear. “Are we okay again?” I took her chin in my hand and kissed her I wanted to take the kiss a bit deeper but Nikki said “Grose.” “Well, that is good it means she won’t be kissing Kevin like this.” I said to Nicol who laughed. “Who said I’ll ever kiss Kevin?” Nikki said with disgust on her face. “Oh okay.” Nicol said to her. We didn’t say anything further on that subject, let sleeping dogs lie.
When we stopped at court Geoffrey opened the door for Nikki but before Nicol could get out, I pulled her back and kissed her again. “Yes, sweetheart we are okay.” “So, you forgive me?” “Yes, I do all I’m asking is please for the love of God don’t do that again.” “I won’t I promise.” I let go of her and we all got out of the SUV I walked around and took Nikki’s hand with Nicol walking on the other side of me. Luther was waiting for us at the entrance of the court. “Hi Luther.” “Hi guys everyone excited?” “Yes” Nicol said out loud. “Well clearly you are ready Miss soon to be Brown.” “I am.” “Okay do you know what to say when the judge ask you if you know why you are here?” “Yes, I have to say yes, I’m changing my surname to my dad’s who would be officially be my dad now?” “Almost correct but you got the main questions right.”
An hour later we walked out of the court room, Nikki was so excited I would say she was running and not walking. “Are you okay?” I asked Nicol. “I am. I’m happy for her, this is what she wanted.” “And you?” “Are you asking me if I’m happy she’s a Brown or are you asking me if I wish I was a Brown?” “Let’s say both.” “Yes, I’m happy she’s a Brown I should have had her birth certificate like that from day one but I was scared. And to your other question. I wouldn’t mind to be a Brown as soon as possible.” “Oh really?” I had to tease her. “Yes really.” “Even after the silent treatment I gave you the past few days?” “Yes, even after that.” I pulled her towards me and kissed her again. “Not long anymore.” I whispered to her. Nikki came running to us “Can we go somewhere to celebrate?” I’ve missed kissing her and pouring all my love into Nicol. But it was my daughter that needed my attention this weekend. “Yes, off course we can, but I chose.” “Not fair.” Nikki moaned. “Okay if you chose where would you want to go?” “McDonalds.” “Oh no this needs a proper place to celebrate.” “But dad.” Nicol pulled me towards her, “A fancy place is not her style Nicolas let’s go to McDonalds.” “Okay fine Nikki you win.” “Yippee.” Luther came walking pass us “You want to join us in the celebrations? We are going to McDonalds.” He laughed then said “I’ll give it a skip.” I had to say behind him “Snob.” He just turned around and smiled at us, winking at me. “Now let’s go Nikki.” We all got in the SUV and I told Geoffrey to take us to the nearest McDonalds, he had a soft chuckle because he knew I left McDonalds in my rearview mirror when I started at the company, it was fine dinning and places you want to be seen at. But here I have two girls in my life that loves McDonalds and who am I to deny them their pleasures. In fact, I would do absolutely anything for them.
Geoffrey stopped in front of the nearest McDonalds and the 3 of us got out, walking into the McDonalds with our best cloths on I mean I have one of my Armani suits on and I’m sure Nikki’s dress was also Armani or Chanel or some brand name. Nicol was also dressed to kill not sure she had a brand name on but that didn’t matter she looked amazing. The crew in the McDonalds looked us up and down even they thought we didn’t belong there. But Nikki ordered her food and Nicol and I ours and we went to sit inside the McDonalds and celebrate the fact that Nikki now had my surname and I was officially in all the records her father.