Chapter 25

Nicolas

Nikki looked at everything in the house every ornament on the tree to the decorations on the fireplace then she saw the seat in front of the floor to ceiling window and took a seat it was my favorite spot in the house. Clearly, she was my daughter. “Nikki, can you come with me I want you to meet Isabella.” She looked confused and a bit upset “Do you have a girlfriend?” she asked shocked, I had to laugh “No sweet pea Isabella is the housekeeper and she will be making all our food.” “Oh okay.” She said relieved. She slowly got up and walked towards the kitchen. “Nikki this is Isabella, Isabella this is Nikki her mom and she will be staying with us for the next few weeks until Nikki here is feeling better.” “Hello Nikki.” Isabella said. “Hi” she waved at Isabella like she was a bit shy. “Can I make you a sandwich?” Isabella asked Nikki. That got her attention quickly. “Can you make a grill cheese sandwich?” “Off course I can it’s Nicolas favorite snack.” Isabella told her. Isabella worked for my parents that is why she called me on my name. “Oh, wow something else we have in common” Nikki said. “Indeed” was all I could say.

Nikki looked at the dinning room table then back to me, “Do we have to sit there or could we sit in front of the window?” “We can sit in front of the window Nikki.” “Are you sure I don’t want to mess in there.” “I’m sure Nikki we can sit at the window I love to sit there and eat.” It was a small lie I did love to sit there but I never ate in front of the window. She gave me the most beautiful smile “Thank you” “You most welcome.” I walked with her to the window and pulled another chair to sit next to her. I realized I had to be careful because this girl my girl will have me wrapped around her little finger in no time although I think I already am. We sat in silence for a while before I asked her “Why did you ask me if we can sit here? Do you have a dinning room table at home and that is where you always sit to eat?” “No, our place is way to small for that but mom always says when I go to rich people houses, I should follow their lead if they go and sit at the dining room table I shouldn’t ask to sit in front of the TV, I should do what they do.” “Oh, I see.” Clearly Nicol didn’t want Nikki to be embarrassed with her friends and I understand that but this will be her second home she needs to feel comfortable. “Tell you what while you are staying here you can eat where ever you want, “Even in my room?” she asked shocked, clearly Nicol doesn’t allow that. “Even in your room.” “Oh, mom is not going to like that.” “You can do it here but when you at your mom’s place I’ll stick with her rules.” “Thank you, Nicolas.” Isabella came with our sandwiches and a glass of milk for each of us on a tray, when Nikki saw the milk, she looked at me like I had two heads “You drink milk not wine or that other stuff grown up drinks?” she asked me. “I do drink wine and that other stuff you talking about but it’s a bit early and what is a grill cheese sandwich without a glass of milk?” “That’s what mom says.” Then I realized who actually got me into the habit of a grill cheese sandwich with milk it was all Nicol. That pissed me off a bit but not enough that I didn’t enjoy it.

After our sandwich I could see Nikki was tired, “Sweet pea I think you should go and rest for a while.” She didn’t look happy with me but when she got up, she actually said “That is sore.” “Bed for you now, you where to active after the surgery. Can I pick you up?” She looked at me like I was crazy then she took a step and I could see it was hurting. “Nikki please let me carry you.” “Okay.” I picked her up and carried her to her room. When I open the door, she didn’t know where to look she had a four-poster canopy bed with a duvet with one big ballerina on and because it was Christmas her whole room was decorated in Nut crackers. “Is this the room I’ll be sleeping in?” she asked amazed. “Yes, this is your room.” “My room?” she asked confused. “Yes, if you ever want to visit me this will be your room.” “It’s beautiful” she didn’t realize what I said she was just too into everything around her. I put her down on her bed and she got in under the covers. I heard my phone rang but whoever it was they needed to wait for now. “When I wake up, I’m going to have a good look around but I’m hurting and am really tired.” “No problem let me get your tablets I’m sure there is something for pain.” I open the bag that was next to her bed and the bottle water Isabella put there and gave her her meds. “Thank you, Nicolas, thank you for everything.” “It’s my pleasure.” I wanted to bend down and kiss her on her fore head but I didn’t know if I’ll be allowed to, that also pissed me off a bit I mean she’s my daughter I should be able to give her a hug or kiss when she’s hurting or going to sleep or whatever. “You okay sweet pea.” “Yes.” “Okay just call out if you need me okay, I’ll be in my office but I will be able to hear you.” “Okay.” I walked out of my office as my phone rang again.