Chapter 28 Chapter 28 - Nicks Meets Another Nicks

Eventually, the taping started up. I instructed Nicks to sit at my table first. I glance at her now and then.
I got occupied with the taping.
"Kisses, we already made five cuts and takes for this part." Director Luis mumbled.
"Alright, let us do it again!" Kisses sneered.
"Ready. 3, 2, 1!" Director Luis shouted.
What is Kisses thinking right now? I need to finish the taping as soon as possible. I need to look after Nicks.
Is she fooling around?
Until the taping is over.
I peek at Nicks!
Where is she? Why is she not at my table?
"Nicks? Did you see her?" I asked King when we finished.
"Oh! I did not notice her. Ms. Beth instructed me to finish this one.
I am sorry I forgot to watch on her." he explained.
"What happened?" Lara arrived.
"Nicks is missing," I answered back.
"Oh! I left and went to Sir Nathan's office.
Let us find her! I am sorry, I am busy too with my report." Lara pleaded.
"It is alright.
Go on with your report! I will find her." I said quickly.
"I will help!" Sittie said.
"Me too. I will call the guard and ask if they saw Nicks." King stoop up.
And we split up to look for Nicks.
I looked at the comfort room but she is not there.
I looked in Ms. Beth's office, Nicks is not there either.
Where did she go?
There is no one in the elevator.
I am feeling anxious!
I hope she is just right here inside the TvN8 Station.
"Nicks! Nicks! Where are you? " I called out loud.
"Nicks!" I repeated.
"Excuse me, did you see a girl here. She is wearing a ribbon headband." I asked the Human Resource Department.
"No, Ms. Eve, we did not see a girl here!" the other one answered.
I keep on walking!
Nicks, please! Where are you?
"Nicks!
Nicks!" I called again in a loud manner.
"Only my family calls me Nicks. Are you addressing me Nicks now?" The door unexpectedly opened.
I looked at the person who uttered those words.
I am already at Nikolai's office.
"Sorry! You are not the one I am calling. I am with my daughter now and she is missing." I explained worriedly.
"Why did you call her Nicks? That is my nickname." He begged.
"Nicks is her nickname likewise. Nikolette is her real name." I retorted.
"Wow! That is great! We have almost identical names." Nikolai smiled.
"Perhaps it is just a coincidence. I have to find her, bye! " I bid goodbye.
Nikolai abruptly grabbed my hand and ushered me inside his office.
"Wait, I need to find Nicks first." I stopped him.
Nikolai motioned for me to look at his table.
And I was surprised to see Nicks there and sitting in the swivel chair of the CEO of TvN8 Station.
Oh my gosh! How did she get here? Did she disturb the CEO?
I am dead!
How will I explain to the CEO that I have to bring her here with me for an urgent taping?
I unhurriedly move towards Nicks.
"Nicks!" I called her softly.
"Hey, Mommy!" she waved at me.
"Nicks, why did you leave my table? I am worried about you!" I approached her.
"I just looked for your Prince, Mommy! I saw the witch downstairs. I am scared of her so I kept going. And luckily, I found the Prince." she unexpectedly said that.
I am sitting in front of her. I turned to Nikolai who was smiling.
I have trembled my head!
"Didn't Mommy tell you to behave?
I told you to stay where you are. Mommy has to work. And you promised me you will be good." I was in front of Nikolai's desk.
"I did! I behaved here. I am just sitting and drawing a prince and a princess on paper.
Aunt Ella said your Prince Charming is Sir Nikolai." she was still active drawing something at the table.
"How did you know he is Sir Nikolai?" My poor question.
I could feel the humiliation in Nicks's litany.
"I read it here!" she pointed to the nameplate sloped on the table.
"Nikolai La Marcus, CEO!" Reading by Nicks.
How do I stop my child's mouth? He does not know how to lie.
And how was she able to read the name of the CEO?
"Wow! You are so smart, little girl. Am I the prince you are looking for?" Nikolai asked Nicks.
"Yeah! My Aunt Ella said, Mommy, has a..." I covered her mouth
"Nicks, stop it!" I scolded her a little bit.
"Go on, little girl!
Eve, do not scold her." Nikolai instructed her.
"Mommy is the princess. And Sir Nikolai is the prince.
You are Sir Nikolai, right? So you are the prince of my Mom unless there is another Nikolai here." Nicks pointed at Nikolai.
"Alright! I am the only Nikolai in this place.
So I am the prince that your Aunt Ella is referring to." Nikolai replied grinning.
"You are my Mom's prince. Are you good to her? Do you protect my mom from the witch?" she asked lamely.
"Nicks, come on! Let us eat. I guess you are just starving." I already held her hand.
"Wait, I need to know if the prince is good to his princess." she stopped me.
"Of course, I am always here for my princess!" And Nikolai glanced at me.
Nikolai looked at me full of sweet smiles.
Is he playing a laughingstock in front of my daughter?
Nikolai is good at making someone fall for him.
Even the child, wants her to believe in him?
"Good! You passed being my Mom's prince!" she gave a thumbs up.
"Wow! Give me five!" And two acted immediately.
"Gosh!, Nicks, I might lose my job! Come on, let us leave the CEO's office! Do you know what CEO means?" I turned around and put Nicks down from the swivel chair.
"I know, Chief Executive Officer," she answered again.
I am having a headache!
"And Sir Nikolai is my boss! He will fire me if you disturb him a little more." I explained to her.
Then I led her to move towards the door.
"Little princess, may I join you for lunch?" Nikolai referred to Nicks.
"Approve!" Said Nicks.
Is Nikolai enjoying Nicks' presence or is he already disgusted by her?
It was a disaster when they met. And Nikolai came with us for lunch.
I have done nothing. I was so ashamed of him for what Nicks said.
I did not even have to change to deny her statements.
Children do not know how to lie.
We already ordered food at the cafeteria.
"I have packed food for you. Do you want it?" I begged Nicks.
"Yes, Mommy! I like the food you cooked," she replied.
I took out the lasagna I had cooked from the bag.
"It looks delicious!" Nikolai announced suddenly.
"It is yummy. My Mom cooks like a chef. You should taste it, Prince Nikolai!" Nicks told him.
I could not speak up! I just bobbed. My child is so talkative!
"Really? I will try it too." Nikolai consented.
Nikolai's smiles never faded. I can see he is happy being with Nicks.
Then I put the food both on their plate.
They both started eating.
"Hhhmmmm... hmmmm this is savory! Mommy can build a restaurant." Nikolai mumbled abruptly.
Mommy? Did he just call me "Mommy"?
"Uncle Nicks, you have something on your mouth." At the same time, Nicks pointed at the crumb in his mouth.
"Where?" And Nikolai could not wipe the sauce from his mouth.
Nicks held my hand. I could do nothing but wipe Nikolai's mouth.
He smiled at me.
"Nikolai, I am sorry for Nicks' awkwardness. She is sometimes getting ridiculous." I apologized.
"Sorry for what? I am while she talks. I am enjoying her company. I could talk to her the whole day than talk to others people who only discuss business." he clarified.
He is more handsome when he is smiling.
"Conversation? How long have you been talking to each other?" I implored.
"Yes! We talked a lot before you came." Nikolai replied.
We stopped talking when my phone rang.
"Hello! Luigi, are you busy today?" I asked the caller.
"I would have asked Nicks to be..." and Nikolai unexpectedly picked up the phone.
He ended the call.
"I would ask Luigi to fetch Nicks. I still have work to finish." I let out.
"No need! I will take care of her!" he promptly suggested.
"What? Oh! You have more a lot of work to do. You are exceptionally an occupied man.
You are the CEO." I withheld.
"Exactly, I am the CEO. I can do whatever I want and whatever I do not want to do." He shrugged.
Does a man like him exist? He is making my day brighter and inspired.
I have done nothing! When we finished eating, Nicks went with Nikolai.
I let them walk hand in hand.
How I wish I have a family of my own.
A complete family.
A mother, a baby, and of course a father.
Hopefully, there is a man who will protect Nicks and me.
The one we can lean on.
Yes, I am bold! I learned to be strong and do things on my own but I still want a man on my side, in my life.