Chapter 73

Nicolas

I was so proud of Nicol she resigned from nursing and is going to follow her dreams from now on. This also means a new beginning for us, nursing and living in that small apartment was her old life now we are going to start a new life together, like it always should have been. Am I sure about us? Not yet but today is a definitely a start in the right direction. We were on our way to Nikki’s school I wanted to talk to the principal about security and off course Geoffrey and I need to be emergency contacts for Nikki. I also want to slip in the question about Zoe’s father I wanted to know who this child dad was. But I would definitely need to be careful when I do that. When we arrived at the school I got out and opened the SUV’s door for Nicol. I didn’t hold her hand as we walked into the school, I didn’t want to give Nikki hope if she sees us. Nicol walked in front to the principal’s office. When we got there the secretary told Nicol we didn’t have an appointment. I wasn’t in the mood for shit today I already threaten the head of the hospital I can threaten the principal as well no problem. Clearly Nicol saw what I was going to do so she pleaded with the secretary.

“We won’t be long; we need to talk to her about security as well as Nikki’s father.” She motioned to me. “Nikki’s father?” “Yes, you heard her correctly I’m Nikki’s father and I want to see the principal right away.” “Off course.” She walked in front of us and knocked on the door. “Mam Nikki Green’s mother and father are here.” “Father?” We heard the principal say. I whispered in Nicol’s ear “What do they think? you conceived Nikki all by yourself?” she laughed and then told me “Behave.” We walked into the office “Mam” Nicol said. “Hi Nicol, I told you countless times to call me Sophia.” For some reason I didn’t believe her. “Well then Sophia this is Nicolas Brown Nikki’s father.” “Mr. Brown, so nice to meet you.” She extended her hand to me. “Sophia calls me Nicolas.” “Well then Nicolas, you not THE Nicolas Brown?” “What do you mean?” For a minute there I thought she was going to talk about all the models and all the speculations about me in the papers. “The tech mogul?” “Yes, that would be me.” “Wow Nicol why did you tell us Nikki’s father wasn’t in the picture?” Sophia asked Nicol. “Sophia, I think that’s a very personal question and besides it will be in the papers sooner than later, so you can read all about it. That is why we are here actually to talk about your school’s security. See when it comes out that Nikki is mine the paparazzi might come to the school and try to take pictures of her and ask questions. I want to know if your school is safe for my daughter?” “Yes, off course it’s safe, we have enough security.

“We have a few high-profile children in the school.” Here was my change “Oh like who?” Nicol gave me a look. “Well, we have a senator’s daughter here in school with us as well as a real estate mogul a few kids whose parents work on Wall Street.” “Good so they won’t be able to get to my child?” “No, they will not.” “That makes me very happy to hear.” “Then Sophia we want to make Nicolas here and his driver Geoffrey also emergency contacts for Nikki.” “Yes, off course just give my secretary the details when you go out.” “Great thank you for your assistance, Sophia if there is ever anything you need just call me.” “Oh, thank you very much Nicolas. I’m taking it we will see you at the father daughter dance on Friday” She gave me that flirty smile. “Yes, off course I wouldn’t miss it for the world.” Just as we walked out Sophia called Nicol “Oh Nicol” “Yes Sophia.” “I take it school fees won’t be a problem anymore?” I wanted to slap that fucking smirk of the principal’s face. “No, it would not.” Nicol said with her head held high. “And are we going to keep Nikki under the surname Green?” “For know yes.” I told her. Nicol and I haven’t talked about it yet. “Well then it was nice having you here.” Sophia said.

I took Nicols hand and squeezed it, that was surely a bit embarrassing, but Sophia did that on purpose of that, I was sure. When we got back in the SUV it was time for the school to get out. “Nikki is going to be so surprise to see you.” I said to Nicol as we waited in the SUV, I could see she wanted to say something but she didn’t know how. “What’s wrong Nicol?” “I always pay her school fees Nicolas always sometimes a bit late but I always do.” “Hey hey I could see she was trying to embarrass you Nicol don’t even think about it, and I know you pay her school fees, now back to more important things.” That put a half smile on her face. “And that would be?” “Is Zoe the senators child?” She didn’t answer me which means I was right. “Oh, that makes sense.” “You not going to do anything.” “Off course I won’t.” I said with a smile on my face. “Nicolas.” “Hey look there is Nikki.” I jumped out of the SUV and walked towards her taking her bag from her. “Hi sweet pea.” “Hi Nicolas.” She didn’t look to happy, “What’s wrong?” “Nothing just tired.” “I have a surprise for you.” “Oh, really what?” “Get in the car and see for yourself.” She open the door and all I heard was “Mommy” then I heard her cry. “What the fuck happened at school today?