Chapter 66

Nicolas

After dinner that consisted of macaroni and cheese, not really my favorite meal but that was what Nikki wanted when Isabella asked her, clearly, she can’t be in charge of our meals every night, I might die. I stood up from the table as Nicol asked Nikki “Should I help you with your homework?” “No mom Nicolas and I did it already, will it be okay if I go to bed and read, it was a long day?” “Yes, off course.” Nicol said a bit worried. “Should we come tuck you in sweet pea?” She gave me a look that clearly said I was too old to get tucked in. “Okay sorry I know you are almost 12 can we make sure you are safe in your room?” I tried again, I saw Nicol smiling at me. “That you can do.” Nicol and I walked with Nikki to her room and made sure she was in her bed, Nikki kissed her and then I did. “Sweet dreams.” I said. “Thank you, Nicolas. Thank you for everything.” “My pleasure.”

When Nicol and I walked out and I closed the door I asked her “Should I be worried?” “About?” “About Nikki going to bed this early to read?” “No when she had a really tough day, she always does this, she just need time alone to relax and to forget about school she’ll be fine.” “Fuck I wish there was something more I can do.” “I think you did more than enough today, hopefully that dreadful Zoe won’t tease her anymore.” “I’ll carry her bag to the doors every morning until they stop, will that work?” “If she allows you then yes, they will see you are a constant in her life and maybe even start to believe her.” “But I told them I’m her father.” “Nicolas, mean girls are other creatures all by themselves they will tease her until they had enough.” “Do you know who this Zoe girl’s dad is?” “I do, but I’m not going to tell you, you might just make things worse.” “I don’t think that is possible.” “Oh yes, it is and by the way ….” “Yes, I know we need to talk, go take a shower and meet me in my office.” “Just like that?” she asked me “Yes Nicol just like that or do you want to have this conversation in front of Nikki’s room.” “No, I’ll get you in your office.”

Nicol

I walked to my room after I was dismissed by Nicolas I went to shower. I was actually pissed of at him, but then I did understand that we couldn’t talk about this in front of Nikki’s room she might just listen. So, I went to my room like an obedient child and went for a shower. I was working myself up while I showered how could he pay so much money into my account without even telling me or asking me. I knew I needed to stay calm and collective if you want Nicolas to shut down you should lose your cool or scream at him. That is his pet peeve since school I think because I got him like that in Uni, he always said more can me solved if people talk about things and not scream so I’ll wait and see what he has to say before I say my piece. At least I’m not the kind of person that normally yells so that is a good thing I’ve learned with Nikki that if you raise your voice she starts to cry, very sensitive, clearly her father’s daughter.

When I was done in the shower, I dressed in something more decent, black shorts, and t-shirt, I still didn’t have a bra on but I refuse to wear one when I’m at home. I walked to Nicolas’s office knocked on the door and opened it. Nicolas was sitting behind his desk, “Come in take a seat.” I walked to his desk and went to sit in front of him. “I take it you received the money?” “I did.” I said as calmly as I could but the attitude did come through “I take it you are not happy?” “No Nicolas I’m not happy you could have ….” He put his hand up basically telling me to keep quiet so I did. “Thank you, let me explain.” I didn’t say a word I waited for him to start talking. He pushed 2 documents towards me got up and came to sit in front of me on his desk, he smelled so delicious how am I going to stay mad at this guy? All I could think about was pick me up and fuck me on the table. “Do I have your attention, Nicol?” He asked with a smile on his face clearly the man knows what kind of effect he had on me. “Yes, you got my attention.” “I want to make sure you understand that I take Nikki being my child very seriously this document states I’ll be responsible for ALL expensive when it comes to Nikki, from where she stays, to school, food everything.” I wanted to say something but he said “Just wait until I’m finish.” “This document is stating I’m giving you $60 000.00 a month in child support.” “Nicolas are you crazy.” I got up. I didn’t raise my voice to much. “Nicol please. Which means the money that was transferred in your account is child support for the last 12 years.”

I couldn’t believe what he was saying $60 000 what the fuck I don’t even make that in a year. “Nicolas thank you but 60K is just too much I mean we are staying here what am I going to do with so much money?” “Well, I was thinking you could use the money I transferred to open your own ballet school.” “I think I’m too old for that.” “Come on Nicol you are not happy being a nurse not everyone can see it but I can, I’m giving you a golden opportunity to do what you always wanted to do and there is the bonus that you will be more at home for Nikki, something I’m sure you’ve never had before?” I’m not going to lie I was thinking about it, but where do I even start? “That is a very generous offer Nicolas but I’ve been out of the game for 12 years.” “Come on Nicol stop making excuses and give me a solution, how are we going to make your dreams come true?” “You already made my dream come true.” He looked a bit confused and then asked “What dream?” “You forgave me, you are the best father to Nikki than I could ever wish for that is all I wanted Nicolas.” “That makes me very happy but I need more from you, I need you to be happy to be what you always wanted to be.” “Can I think about it?” “That’s all I’m asking and maybe an action plan.” I started to laugh because that was so like Nicolas.