CHAPTER THIRTEEN

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by Shromi

by Shromi

NICK'S P.O.V

I lost her, really lost her. She choose Clint for the second time, I just painfully watch her walk to the bedroom leaving me behind. I'm weakening, I don't want this anymore. Why? Why did you give up on me Nikki? Am I that heavy burden for you?

A knock from my door occur, I quickly open it without checking who it was. "Hey! I'm back, anyway is there any food in here?" Myka is standing on my doorstep. I sigh and give her some space to enter my condo; can I tell her about what happen? "Nick? Are you okay?" she asks.

"I'll be lying if I told you that I am" I smile. "What happen? Where's Nikki?" "She's in the bedroom. Anyway, can we talk privately?"

"Yes, what's that all about Nick?" "Not here, let's go at the restaurant across the street"

Myka nods and open the door, I wanted to tell Nikki that I'm going to the restaurant with Myka but I don't want to bother her after the scene. I don't want to say that it's a mistake because I know that it was my intention, just for a while I want her to feel that I love her. Even just for a while.

I and Myka arrived at the restaurant; we sat on a table that is beside the window which can make me look over the building where my condo sits. The waiter check our table and waiting for our orders. After we chose the food that we want, the waiter left us. "So, what's this story about?" Myka snaps. I look at her and sigh, I don't know if it's alright if she will change my place as Nikki's business partner. I mean after what happen in the condo, like maybe there will be an awkward atmosphere between me and Nikki and it might be the reason why we couldn't work properly.

"Nick? Tell me, is there any scenes that happen between the two of you?" she again snaps. I look away from her but despite all attempts I know Myka that much. She knows if I'm lying or not. "Yes" I whisper. She gasps with horror, darn it! I just hug her that's all. "What did you do? Did you---" "Stop it ok? I just hug her; I'm so desperate about her and Clint!" I calmly say. "So that's what you wanted to tell me this very whole time?" she pouts. Then, I slight smile erupts on my face.

"Unfortunately, no" I smirk and she exhale a relief. "Then, that's good because I'm not that type of advice giver you know" she smirk back. "That's why you're the one I wanted to talk to because I'm not asking some advice. Anyway, I just want to you know. I just---" "Get to the point you big head!" she smile. "Wait, I'm nervous on asking you about this huge favor because you might---" "Say it!" she snaps which makes me nervous more. Is she crazy?

"I want you to take my place as Nikki's business partner" I told her straight away holding my breath and make her throw the water on my face. "I'm sorry, you surprise me. What did you just say?" she gasps. "You heard me clearly so don't make me say it again, I don't want to be wet!" I snap while wiping my face. "Why? Your dad and mom told you that you should teach Nikki how to run a business" she reminded me. I never think of that, well maybe now I remember "You can do it! I teach you all the things about running a business. You can teach her" I said seriously.

"You just can't back out now Nick, how about Nikki's feelings about this sudden---" "She will be alright, Clint is with her. She doesn't need me now" I cut her off. "But Nick, what if---" "Take it or leave it? I mean if you don't want to then I maybe force to find someone else" I said. "What about Nikki's parents and your parents?" "I'll talk to them, I will manage it my way" I smile.

"So, if this will happen where will you at?" she asks. "I'll be leaving. I'm planning to go overseas, I just need to think and when I'm ready I will come back" I said. "So you will talk to Nikki about this?" "No, I'm not coming back to my condo. Tell her that, I might be leaving tonight. I'll just give you an update to where I am or what I'm doing" "So now you will just leave her hanging?" she snaps. "Nikki will understand it. It's for our own good" then I close topic.

After the conversation that we both share, Myka decided to talk to Nikki and explain everything while I decided to call my dad and told them that my plans change.

Dad's phone is ringing. I check-in in the hotel, waiting for my flight bound to Australia. I just wanted to think, I know that Nikki is now happy with Clint and I must be happy for her but I'm not. Every time I think that they will be together again is killing me slowly. "Hello?" dad finally answers his phone. "Nick, how are things doing there?" "Yeah, great dad" I said but I know that he's not convince about my word. "Is there a problem?" then boom! I can't hide anything from dad, he always pin point all of my secrets and thing that can bother me.

Before I answer his question I take a deep breath. "Yes, I'm planning to go overseas" "What about Nikki? Who will teach her?" "I already talk to Myka dad. Besides, I can rely on Myka and I know she will not disappoint me" I sigh. And there's a minute of silence between the lines. "Is this personal that you want to discuss with the old man, son?" I frown when my room in hotel door open, standing there is the old man; my father, my dad.

"How long have you been here?" I snap while ending the call between us. "So long that you haven't even notice" he smiles and gives me a hug. I close the door, and let him sit at the couch. "So, what's the problem between you and Nikki?" he straightly got to the point. "I love her" then tears starts running down to my cheeks. "I kind of notice" "She loves someone else dad, and it's all because of me I just--- I just take her for granted" "So you want a drink?" dad smirks. I just nod and smile.

While taking a drink of white wine dad look at me and smile "You know what son? Take your time on moving on but remember Nikki never gave up on you not until Clint come back into her life" I sigh and look on the window. N.Y.C view is so fantastic. "I just want to change my point of view, me being okay and can deal through the hardships. Dad, I just want to find myself. Take my time like you've said"

"Nick, you're smart enough to do your own thing. Do whatever you want to do, but never forgot to look back and smile to those heartbreaks. Maybe this time Nikki and you is not meant for each other, not just yet. But we don't know that at the end of the story, you and Nikki will live happily ever after" "Dammit dad, you just nailed it" I laugh.

"I'm serious but yeah" dad laughs. "I've been watching the two of you from the very beginning. When you were kids like in the middle school, you keep on telling the people that you will never be a couple because friendship is always the choice but when you see each other again that perspective seems to change" dad continues.

"I know, but it's like a cycle dad. That time, Nikki loves me but I'm in a relationship with Myka. Now, I love her but she's in a relationship with Clint" I mumble.

"Well, son that's life. I better go now, take time to think" he bids. "Wait, when did you arrive here?" I ask curiously. "We have the same flight kiddo, and I've been watching your every move because I know what happen back there. Nikki kissing Clint" then dad's gone.

That old man, but I'm happy that we have a talk. My phone buzzes and it's a message from dad. It's nice spending time with my boy

Dad

I smile and hit reply. Thanks for the preach dad Nick

I dive on the bed and wait for the time, I'll be leaving for Australia and I don't know how long I'll be there. How's Nikki now? Is she okay, is she mad? I hope she will understand these things.