Chapter 40 Chapter 40 - She Calls Him - Dad!

The next day...
We proceeded with our same routine. Nicka and I dropped by Mommy Vina's house.
"Grandpa, grandma!" Nicka called as we entered.
"Hey!" the person who greeted us.
"Uncle Nicks!" Nicka said stunned.
And my child ran to hug him.
"Why are you here?" Nicka begged.
"I live here, Nicka! Your Grandpa and Grandma are my parents." Nicks announced.
"Wow! So are we a big happy family? I have my Mommy. I have Grandma and Grandpa.
And you? Can I call you Daddy?" she abruptly inquired.
"Nicka, stop it!" I whispered.
Nicks glanced at me and smiled.
"Really? Do you want to call me Daddy?
Do it again, Nicka! Say it again!" Nicks sat down in front of Nicka.
"Daddy!" Nicka mumbled.
Nicks hugged her like his daughter. It is melting my heart with so much gusto.
I could feel the fondness in Nicka's voice as she addressed Nicks's "daddy".
"My granddaughter!" Newcomer Daddy Ramon mumbled.
"Grandpa!" Nicka moved toward him.
"Nicks, Eve and I will go for a walk." Mommy Vina bid goodbye.
"I am coming!" He announced.
That is why he was wearing a shirt and jogging pants.
Honestly, Nicks looks so slender particularly now.
His looks are almost melting me. It is like I want to peek at what is inside his shirt.
Oh my gosh! How does that get into my senses?
He did it, he came with us. We let Mommy Vina walk. We are just behind her.
Nicks unexpectedly pulled me closer to him.
"I missed you!" he whimpered.
"That fast?" My poor question.
"Of course! Come closer to me. You are wearing shorts and the people might celebrate it when they recognize you." He reminded me.
I smiled unsettled. Are men territorial? But I like it! And at least now someone is reminding me of the things that could harm me as a woman.
That is thrilling for me.
"When is your photoshoot for the Momshies magazine?" He inquired while holding my hand.
"The day after tomorrow!" I smiled.
I could feel the security while he is holding my hand.
"Good luck!" He uttered.
"Does good luck means you are allowing me to wear a swimsuit?" I finally asked him.
"I will support you in any way I could. Please! Just do not make it excessively revealing.
I have not even seen your physique yet! Others will be ahead of me to have a glimpse of you. "He shook his head.
"Actually, they have sent me the swimsuit that I am gonna wear for the photo shoot," I announced.
"Then, let us go swimming in the house. Let me judge if the swimwear fits you perfectly. Do you like the idea?" He stopped walking.
"Hhhmm, why not?" I murmured laughing.
"Do not give that answer. It is a must! I am your Boss." And Nicks strode again.
"You are the CEO but you are not my Manager." I sneered.
Nicks forced me to get the swimsuit in my house so he could judge for it.
I just love the way he cares for me. I could feel that I am someone special. I feel like I am a real princess.
Nicka got super excited when she found out we were going to swim at the pool.
She got dressed right away. Nanny Myrna assister her and she dived at the pool.
Nicks is also there to watch over Nicka.
I fixed myself. I have not adopted yet wearing swimsuits.
I also do not like swimming. I did not have much of a social life then.
I prioritized Nicka and forgot that I have a life too.
And at least, Nicka and I enjoyed ourselves together.
I am feeling ashamed of my looks. How can I pose in front of the photographer while wearing this attire?
I put on my robe first. I should not have stumbled upon it with all my might.
They sent one-piece swimwear but its two sides are open. Perhaps to emphasize the curve of my waist.
It is just stunning that my curves have gotten better since I gave birth.
I could say that my body shape has improved when I became a mother.
"Mommy, come on! Let us swim!" Nicka shortly called out when she saw me moving toward the pool.
"Let us go!" Nicks also said.
They are currently in the pool. Nicks was holding Nicka as if teaching her how to swim.
Why am I always praying that the three of us are a family? I am the mother. Nicka is the child. And Nicks is the father.
I slowly removed my robe. Then I laid it on the chair.
I confronted them. I saw Nicks stunned. He had bitten his lips.
Do I look fit? I slowly descended into the water and I approached them.
Nicka was just the space between Nicks and me.
If Nicka is not with us, our bodies will be too much closer to each other.
"You look so stunning!" He could not help but say.
"What? Did I pass your judgment? Isn't it embarrassing for me to wear this?
Will they make fun of me seeing in this swimsuit?" I asked one question after another.
"You look perfect, Eve! If your fans will learn that the magazine has been out in the market, it would be sold out in a day or two." Nicks was still gazing at me.
This is the very first time that I could stare at a man in his eyes. He is right!
I am almost naked. I see a bit of my cleavage. But I do not think it is disgusting for me to wear this. It is not that revealing.
People would still respect me and some might admire me.
"Nicka, that is enough! You might get sick. You have been on the pool for almost an hour." Mommy Vina reminded Nicka.
"Alright, Grandma, I am coming!" Nicka answered.
Mommy Vina and Nicka went inside the mansion.
Nicks and I were left in the pool.
I was surprised when he abruptly reached me. He hauls my waist.
"Hey! They could see!" I scolded him.
"Let them! see us I want to kiss you right here." Nicks announced.
And without another word, he contended my lips.
It is becoming habitual. And I am becoming so addicted to his kisses.
It was as if I could give everything to Nikolai.
One night...
"Eve, have you realized the sequence of events that happened in your life?
You met Sir Nikolai years ago. Then you met again in TvN8 Station. When you want to avoid him that was the moment you met his parents, Uncle Ramon and Aunt Vina.
Is it not destiny? Serendipity thing! What is going with your relationship? Will you plight your troth soon?" When Ella had dinner at home.
"That is vague, Ella. He did not even tell me that he loves me. We have no formal relationship.
He also did not ask me if I could be his girlfriend. But isn't this better?
We do not commit to each other. We will not fight like couples and lovers.
I am contented! When I know that Nicks is with me, I feel stable with him. I am happy!" feels like cloud nine.
"Anyway, what you have is just the same with a romantic affair.
You kiss, you jug, you hold each other's hand.
He is so lucky to have you! You haven't had a boyfriend yet. The three of you look like a real family.
I hope he is Nicka's biological father even if that is impossible to come about." she exclaimed.
"He appears to deal with Nicka like her real child, Ella. Nicka actually calls him Dad.
In the same way, I also wish that we are a family." I giggled.
"Oh my gosh! You are in love with him. I could see that in your eyes." Ella said trembling.
Nikolai is improbable to be Nicka's biological father. I cannot handle that!
Honestly, I hate Nicka's parents. How were they able to forsake their child?
They wanted her to be formed. They made the way. Until I have to sacrifice myself.
And after the successful insemination, they treated me like a princess. They gave me all I need.
They regaled me as a Very Important Person because I have their child in my womb.
How could they agree on abandoning their child?
What are they doing now? Realized that they cannot take care of the baby and they left her without even peeking at the poor child?
I feel hostility toward them! Her mother even made a call just to remind me to look after her child.
I surrendered my purity as a single woman! I carried their child in my womb for nine months with the uncertainty of what could I feel in the process.
They have no privilege to come back and get Nicka from me.
Our life is happy now. Nicka is delighted to have me as her mom.
I have gone through the hard parts of my vitality. The significant thing now, I am still with my daughter and she is accepted by the man I love.