Nicholas was well dressed. He had checked himself before the full length mirror severally to confirm if he was really sweet enough to take Vivian and his son out that day. He picked up his car key when he was through and walked out of his place.
He had already told Stella and Henry about the lunch, so he felt he was free. As he hopped into his car, his phone rang. He grabbed the mobile phone and kicked the engine. He was reversing his car as he picked up the call. “Hello?”
“This is your father.” He heard at the other end and marched on the brake. He tried to doubt what he just heard and cleared his throat. “Please?”
“Nicholas, my son.” He heard again.
Finally the King? He wondered as he drove out of the house. “Your Highness?”
“Nicholas, I’m sorry about the past. My son, where are you? I want to personally come and see you.”
Nicholas chuckled. “But your highness, you aren’t feeling too well.”
“Don’t mind my health, I’m going to come.” He replied him.
Nicholas smiled. He knew what was happening. At least, they were the same. He was just meeting his own son, Anthony too. So, the King must have been so delighted to know his son again. “I’m not around now, Sir. I’m having a lunch.” He replied him.
“Will you come when you are through?” He asked him.
Nicholas was quiet for a moment. “Okay.” He finally agreed.
“Thank you, Prince Nicholas.”
Nicholas dropped the mobile phone. He will be the first to call me Prince Nicholas. So, I can move from the state of The Unknown to the state of Prince Nicholas? He wondered.
He didn’t want to start shedding tears again, he just marched on the accelerator and flew off.
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Vivian and Anthony were already dressed. The two were in the living room, seeing a movie and waiting for Nicholas when they heard knocks at the gate.
“Maybe that’s him.” Victoria winked.
Vivian’s heart raced again. “Maybe.”
Victoria walked out to check the gate and opened it as she saw him. “Welcome.” She grinned.
“Thank you, ma.” He beamed.
“Ma? I’m not a ‘ma.’ ” She told him as she locked the gate.
“You certainly are.” He paused for a while. “What’s your name?” He asked.
“I’m Victoria.” She replied him.
“Mummy Victoria.” He teased.
Victoria chuckled. “Stop that now.”
Nicholas laughed. “I’m being myself, Vic.” The two began to walk in.
“So I should be calling you Daddy Nicholas?” She grinned.
Nicholas shook his head with a smile. “No. Daddy? That’s too big for my size.” He laughed.
The two entered into the living room and Anthony brushed to his feet on seeing him. He also stood by the door and looked at him for a moment. He remembered the first day he met him at eateries and where he also saved him from Frank and Gregory and also his race to save him from Harry’s son. He sighed and opened his arms, ready for a hug.
Anthony rushed into his arm and hugged him. The two were like that for a moment before Vivian rose up and clapped her hands together. “Please, is this not enough?” She smiled.
Nicholas laughed as he rose up again. “Are you jealous? Oh, I see. It’s been long you got a hug, isn’t it? You want a hug too?” He winked.
Vivian stared at him as her eyes widened. “I don’t.”
Nicholas chuckled as he moved closer to her. “I know you aren’t going to confess. That’s why I’m going to do it.”
Vivian smiled as she hugged him. Anthony was so happy as he watched the two. He had been wondering if that would ever happen before, now lines are falling in pleasant places for him too.
“May we?” Nicholas stretched his hand. Anthony and Vivian walked out, waving at Victoria.
“You should have dressed up to follow us too.” Nicholas told Victoria.
“Follow you? Your first lunch after ten years? oh please, you kids have fun and dont kiss on the first date” She shook her head.
“Yes mummy” Nicholas laughed.
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