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Date Posted: 18:07:38 03/26/01 Mon
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's message, "Hi Everybody." on 18:05:12 03/26/01 Mon
Nikita Wolfe sat on the trunk of her car and stared at her neighborhood. She sighed as the sun’s rays baked her head. It was Saturday and the first weekend since school had started. She was bored out of her mind. Her father had left on an emergency and she was home at a loss for something to do.
A moving van caught her attention. She craned her neck and saw it pull in to the drive way across the street. Her brow furrowed in curiosity when she saw a black Range Rover and a red Mercedes park on the side of the road. A woman and two small children got out of the Benz while a younger guy emerged from the Rover.
Her mouth fell open as she saw him. He was gorgeous. His reddish brown hair was short and wavy. His jeans fit him in all the right places while hanging form his hips. His white shirt clung over firm muscles like a second skin.
She smiled as she saw the young boy, who had gotten out of the Benz, run towards the guy at full speed. Her smile widened as she saw the mystery man pick him up, swinging him around and then hugged him tightly. She heard the boys laughter echo in the street as he kissed the guy’s cheek. The guy walked to the woman kissing her on the cheek and picked up the young girl. They walked into the house with impatient mover’s in their wake.
Nikita looked at the house and hopped off her car. Well, since I am the first to spot them, let me be the first to welcome them to the neighborhood, she thought to herself. As she crossed the street and proceeded to walk to the house.
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Nikita looked around as she knocked on the door. She was suddenly nervous. She smiled as the door opened. She was greeted by a beautiful woman with a faint bruise marring her perfect features.
“Hello, can I help you?” The woman asked curiously.
“Um, my name is Nikita. I live in the house across the street. It’s kind of tradition around her to greet the newbies that come to live here, to make them feel at home here. So let me be the first to say welcome to the neighborhood. Nikita said holding out her hand.
“Pleasure to meet you, Nikita. I’m Madeleine Sand. Thank you for the welcome.” Madeleine replied shaking the young girl’s hand.
“No problem, it’s my pleasure.” Nikita moved aside as the movers began unloading the small truck. “Do you need any help?”
Actually, I was wondering if you could recommend restaurant and a great place to get ice cream?” Madeleine asked as she let Nikita in.
“Well, Mrs. Sand, you are in luck. I just happen to know a great place to get food and ice cream.” Nikita said smiling. ”My father and I are going out to eat tonight, you and your family are welcome to join us. That way you’ll be saved from the ‘welcome’ desserts. As for the ice cream we could do that after dinner.”
“Are you sure your father won’t mind?” Madeleine asked as two flashes breezed past her.
“Nah. He’s a police officer. He likes to meet everyone in the neighborhood to reassure them.” Nikita responded as the two flashes ran back to where they came from.
“Those are the little ones of the house, Monique and Adam. My son, Michael, is probably playing some game with them.” Madeleine said as she laughed.
“Maman, have you seen Adam and Monique?” A soft voice called from the hallway.
“Yes, why?”
“Because they were playing with the hose and I’m going to get them.” The voice said as he made his way to his mother.
“Michel!” Madeleine exclaimed.
“I was helping the movers and I turn away for a second then this happened.” Michael glanced at Nikita. His eyes became a soft green as he smiled at her. “Hi, I’m Michael.”
“Hi, Nikita, nice to meet you, Michael.” She said to him smiling at his water logged appearance.
“Excuse me please. Adam! Monique!” He called following their giggles. Their laughter became hysterical guffaws as they screamed for Michael to stop tickling them.
“I better go stop the chaos.” Madeleine said shaking her head. “Okay, I’ll see you tonight around six o’clock?”
“That would be perfect, Mrs. Sand. See you then. Tell Michael I said good bye.” Nikita said as she went to out the door. “Goodbye.”
“Good bye and thank you, Nikita” Madeleine said.
“No problem Mrs. Sand” Nikita said walking out waving good bye to her new neighbor.
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Nikita looked at the door as her father walked in. She smiled as he sat next to her on the couch. She leaned on him as they watched television together.
“How was work, Pop?” Nikita asked softly.
“You have been watching Kung Fu again haven’t you? It was okay.” He replied hugging her.
“Yeah, they had this marathon and that guy that plays Peter Caine has a nice bod. How could I resist.” She said smiling.
“How was your day?”
“Boring, until I met our new neighbors. I invited them to come to dinner. They should have a peaceful night not one horded by Lisa the shark.” Nikita said playing with his tie.
“Nikki, be nice. Let me go wash up and then we will head out.” Paul said getting up and walked up the stairs.
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Nikita knocked on the door . She smiled as Monique opened the door. The little girl smiled as she saw Nikita there.
“Maman, it’s Nikita.” She left the door open and ran to the living room.
“Come in.” Michael said appearing in front of the door. He smiled warmly a Nikita and extended his hand to her father. “Michael Samuelle.”
“Paul Wolfe. Nice to meet you Michael.” Paul said shaking the boys hand.
“Pleasure, please come in. Maman is almost ready and Adam is giving me a little trouble.” The words no more then left Michael's mouth when they heard a child yell.
“I don’t want dinner. I want ice cream!”
“Excuse me I have to go take care of this little problem. The living room is to the right.” Michael said as he walked to the foot of the stairs. “Adam Rene¢!”
The rest of the conversation was lost to them as Paul and Nikita made their way to the living room. Madeleine walked in from the kitchen looking a bit frazzled. She smiled to Nikita and Paul.
“I’m sorry we are running a little bit late.” She said looking very apologetic.
“Dad, this is Madeleine Sand. Mrs. Sand, this is my dad Paul Wolfe.” Nikita introduced them with a smile.
“Pleasure to meet you Madeleine. Don’t worry about being late.” Paul said shaking her hand. “So how do you like the neighborhood so far?”
“It’s perfect. Thank you for asking.”
Before they could say anything Adam ran into the room giggling as Michael walked in the room calmly. He sighed as Adam crawled beneath the end table.
“Adam, please, come out from under there. I am losing my patience.” Michael said crouching to see Adam.
“I want ice cream.” came the whimper from underneath the table.
“Adam with the way you are behaving I don’t think ice cream is an option.” Michael said firmly.
“I’m sorry, Daddy.” Adam said tears running down his cheeks.
“It’s okay, mon petit. Let’s just get ready for dinner. You won’t get ice cream but if you behave I might give you a bite of my desert.” Michael said as Adam got out from under the table.
“Okay. I’m sorry I wasn’t being a good boy. “ Adam said hugging Michael tightly.
“No worries.” he said picking up Adam. He looked at Paul and Nikita and smiled. This is my son Adam. Adam do you remember Nikita. That is her dad, Paul.”
“Hello.” Adam said as his stomach growled loudly.
“I think we should go feed the beast.” Madeleine said picking up Monique.
“Maman, you know you aren’t supposed to pick her up.” Michael said taking his sister. they walked out the door.
“I swear, Michel you worry to much.” Madeleine stated as they went into the car.
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