Chapter 244
Nicolas
“What’s going on?” Nikki asked as we got in the SUV. “I’m taking you out.” “During school time? The head mistress would have only said yes if there was an emergency.” “Well, I told a little lie I told her there was an emergency but actually I just want to take my little girl for brunch.” “But we could have done that on Saturday.” “I want to take you out alone sweat pea, but first you can’t go dressed like that. Where are we going to stop to get you something new to wear?” I knew the answer but I still wanted her to say it. “Can we go to H&M?” “Off course.” Geoffrey took us to the biggest H&M in Time Square. Nikki was so excited. As soon as we got inside the store, she made a B-line for the girls clothing. I saw the dress she will chose even before she did. She was still looking when I took the dress “What about this one?” It was actually pink and purple and there was a nice soft pink jacket that went with it. “Oh yes, how didn’t I see that?” “You were looking at other stuff.” “This is also beautiful.” She said showing me a mini dress and top that was definitely for the summer. I wasn’t sure about it but her face light up when she showed it to me. “Should we buy that as well?” “Can we please dad?” “Yes, sweet pea but you can’t wear that to where we are going today.” “No, I’ll wear the one you chose.” I paid for the cloths and some shoes Nikki found and asked the cashier if Nikki could get dressed as we had a father daughter date. She was so impressed with me she even insisted that she helps Nikki maybe with her hair to look as beautiful as possible for our date. Nikki thought it was a great idea I mean what girl wouldn’t like to be pampered. When Nikki finally came out of the dressing room, I couldn’t believe my eyes she looked so beautiful the cashier even put some make up on. “Wow sweet pea you look amazing.” I took a $100 out of my pocket and gave it to the cashier. “No sir I can’t except that.” “Please do you made a little girl feel so special today.” She looked at me clearly considering it. “I’ll have to tell my manager.” “Come I’ll Walk with you and I’ll tell her.” When the manager was taken care off, needless to say she wasn’t happy about the tip, she finally excepted it and Nikki and I could get on with our day.
When Geoffrey stopped in front of the Kings’ Carriage House, I could see the look of excitement in Nikki’s eyes she had no idea where we were but she was excited and always ready to experience something new. “Stay in the car sweet pea.” I told her as I got out and walked around to open the door for her. I gave her my hand which she took and got out of the SUV. “Wow it’s like we are on a real date.” She said and then a few seconds later she said “Ewwww a date with my dad.” “Hey you are on a father daughter date and I can learn you how a man should treat you like opening your door for you and helping you out of the SUV.” “Okay I get it.” She said smiling again. I gave her my arm and we walked into the Kings’ Carriage House. She pulled at my cuff so I had to bend down to hear what she wanted to say. “What is it sweet pea?” “This looks very fancy what are we doing here?” “We going to have a high tea.” “Like eat cake and small sandwiches with tea?” “Yes, exactly like that I never got the opportunity to do it with you when you where smaller with your fake cake and tea and now we are doing the real thing.” “Oh wow.” That was the reaction I wanted. When the hostess took us to our table, I pulled the chair out for her. “See this is another thing a man or boy should do for you.” “Okay dad I get it.” I went to sit and the waiter came to us. “Sir how can I help?” “Oh yes I made arrangements I’m Mr. Brown.” “Oh yes off course I’ll bring out your order right away.” When he was gone Nikki asked “You ordered even before we came?” “I did.” “You really thought the head mistress will let me go?” She asked. I leaned closer to her and whispered “I would have kidnapped you.” That made her laugh so load people around us were looking at us but I didn’t care one bit. If my little girl wants to laugh then she can laugh.
The waiter came with our tea and a cake tier with a selection of finger sandwiches including cucumber with chive, smoked salmon, sesame chicken, copped egg and watercress and goat cheese tartelettes plus lovely scones with cream and jam and a selection of small tea cakes. “This looks so fancy.” “It’s just for you Nikki.” “Thanks dad I love it already.” “You haven’t even tasted it.” “But it looks so pretty I’m sure I will like it.” “Take one.” She took one of the sandwiches and put it in her mouth, closing her eyes as she chewed. “It really is.” She took a sip of her tea and I did the same. I was more nervous to ask Nikki if I could marry her mother than I was to ask Nicol. We went through all our sandwiches, Nikki telling me about Kevin and how he doesn’t want her to come and visit him at his house. I felt bad for Nikki but I did understand where Kevin came from and besides, I’m not sure I would have let her go and visit a boy at his house. My house fine then I can check on them. But then again, I couldn’t explain any of what was going on with Kevin to Nikki. When we got to the sweet treats, I knew my time was running out and I have to ask her. I actually had a small ring made for her that will be in a special cake that was not on the plate. I indicated to the waiter he should bring the cake with the ring in. When he put it in front of her, she took a deep breath. “I think they gave me someone else’s cake dad; there’s a ring in this one.” “No sweet pea that is for you, I want to ask you something?” I took her hand in mine. “Will you give your permission that I marry your mother?” She jumped up and crashed into me. “Yes, yes yes yes!”