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Date Posted: 18:11:27 03/26/01 Mon
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The group sat down and began looking over the menu. when they all ordered they talked as they waited for their food.
Nikita looked at Michael and smiled as he whispered in Adam’s ear. Her smile widened as Adam erupted into a fit of giggles at whatever Michael said.
“You’re great with Adam and Monique.” She stated as he looked at her.
“I have to be. I love them both, so it’s not too hard. Sometimes it is difficult but I handle it.” Michael replied staring into Nikita’s eyes.
“Where did you guys move from?” Nikita asked as she sipped her water.
“Paris.” He smiled as Adam and Monique giggled playfully.
“It must of been hard leaving your home for someplace new. I don’t know how you are doing it. I’d go insane if I had to leave my home and all my friends.” Nikita said softly.
“It’s not so bad here. Besides things in Paris weren’t so great.” He replied softly.
“You’ll have to tell me about it sometime.” Nikita said.
“Maybe I will. So your accent isn’t American like your dads is.” Michael asked.
“Well, Paul isn't my real father. He adopted me when I was eleven. He saw mw on the streets and went to social services. The next thing I knew he was my father. It was weird at first but I wouldn’t trade him for the world.” She explained smiling at her dad talking to Madeleine.
“I never knew my real father and my mother was the reason I was on the streets in the first place. Needless to say Dad was a Godsend. I don’t know where I would be if it hadn’t come into my life.” She finished looking back to Michael.
“What about your dad?” Nikita asked.
“My dad died when I was six. Michael replied and before he could finish their dinner arrived. He sighed gratefully and began to eat.
Nikita glanced at him from time to time as they ate. She had a felling that there was more to Michael Samuelle then meets the eye.
************
Nikita stood in front of the locker room waiting for Michael. today was his first day of school and she’d offered to show him around. She glanced at her watch and then looked around for him.
“Hey, sorry I’m late. There was a lot of traffic.” Michael said behind her.
Nikita jumped, startled at the sound of his voice. she lost her balance and was falling forward. Michael steadied her his hand gliding around her waist. His face etched with concern.
“I’m sorry, I didn't mean to frighten you. Are you alright?” He asked as she stood up.
“It’s okay. I’m fine. Geez, did you float or something? I didn’t even hear you walking.” Nikita asked.
“I’m part cat.” He replied smiling.
“Lemme see your schedule. Let’s see who Principal George struck you with.” Nikita stated taking the paper he offered her.
“It looks like you and I have the same classes except two. Luckily Birkoff is in your math class and Carla is in your lit class.” Nikita informed him as they walked towards the classrooms.
“We all have the same lunch period. we usually meet at the trophy case over there Nikita said pointing it out.
“Carla and Birkoff are usually late because they have phys ed before lunch.” They came to a stop at a door.
“This is Miss Luciano’s class. It’s chem. and we have it together. Let’s go inside and shoot the breeze. Get some people interested in you.” Nikita said grabbing his arm and ushering him to sit beside her on the couch in the back of the room.
“Hey Chuck. How’s it hanging?” Nikita asked smiling at the guy who sat next to her.
“Hey Nikki you are looking hot as usual.” Chuck said smiling back.
“You know if you weren't my friend, you’d be a pig.” She stated glaring at him playfully.
“Hey, I’m Chuck.” He said outstretching his hand to MIchael.
“”Hi, I’m Michael.” He said softly.
“Nice to meet you Michael.” Chuck replied smiling. “Where did you come here from?”
“Paris.”
“So you know the language of love huh?” Do you get a lot of chicks when you talk in French?” Chuck asked laughing.
“No really, at least not in France.” Michael replied looking a bit overwhelmed.
“Chuck can you give me a sec with Michael.” Nikita asked.
“Anything for you. Listen, I think I’m gonna need help in math if it’s not too much trouble.” Chuck asked.
“No problemo. Just let me know and we’ll get together.” She replied.
“Thanks Nikki, you’re the best.” Chuck said as he walked to a crowd of football players waving to Nikita smiling.
“You okay?” She asked looking at Michael
“Yes, I’m fine. I’m just worried about Adam and Monique.” He replied bowing his head.
“They’ll be okay Michael.” Nikita replied. “Is it weird having a son at your age?”
Michael looked at her as she bit her lower lip nervously. “At first it was but when I held Adam something happened in me, like magic. I have never loved anyone as much as him.”
“Did you love Adam’s mother? I can’t believe I just asked that.” Nikita looked at him and put her hand on his shoulder, embarrassed. “It’s too personal, don’t answer. In fact I take back the question.”
“You’re curious. That is understandable. Besides I don’t mind. Yes, I cared about Elena, I don’t know if I loved her though. I’m still trying to figure it out.” He gasped inwardly as he felt her hand go from his shoulder to his hand.
“Elena came into my life when I was very confused. She made everything go away. When we found out she was pregnant I took responsibility for her and our baby.” Michael replied. Before he could go on the teacher walked in. He and Nikita sat at a desk.
Michael smiled at her. He had never been so open about his life to anyone. Nikita was unlike all the girls he had ever found himself attracted to. He found himself inexplicably drawn to her. He shook his head slightly to try and concentrate on science.
****
Michael and Nikita stood in the parking lot waiting for Birkoff and Carla. The day had gone great for Michael, he had met a lot of people he liked. The one who had his undivided attention was two feet away from him engrossed in a book.
“Hey Nikki!” Carl Perez called out his brother Simon following him.
“Shit,” Nikita muttered softly inching her way towards Michael.
“Where were you during summer vacation? I missed you.” Carl asked.
“I was washing my hair. You know trying to wash out the dumb blonde that dated you.” Nikita replied sassily.
“Damn baby, that hurt. I don’t remember you being a bitch while we dated. What changed?” Carl asked as he stared at Michael.
“I had an epiphany. It was a reality check that I wish came before I dated you Carl. Could you please go bug someone else? My day was going so well.” Nikita sighed.
“Well you see Nikki, I’m like a dog when it comes to something I want. Once I sink my teeth into something I never let go.” Carl replied his eyes narrowing.
“I think she said to leave her alone.” Michael said softly.
“Who the hell are you? This is between Nikki and me. So if I were you I’d mind my own business.” Carl said stepping closer to Michael.
“Look I don’t want any trouble. Just leave Nikita alone like she asked and there won’t be any problems.” Michael said returning Carl’s stare with a blank one of his own.
Before Carl or Simon could do anything Birkoff arrived looking very determined. He glanced at Nikita and then at Michael as he stood toe to toe with Carl. He sighed inwardly it was too early in the school year to deal with these two morons.
“Hey Carl is there a problem here?” Birkoff asked as Carla approached them.
“Hey Birkoff. No problem just getting reacquainted with Nikita and getting to know her new friend.” Carl said smiling at Birkoff.
“Carl it is way to early to deal with your crap . Why don’ t you leave Nikki alone and go bother Andrea or something.” Birkoff said staring at Simon.
“ Whatever I’ll see you around Rookie. Hey Nikki, I’ll talk to you later. Bye Birkoff. Carla.” Carl and Simon walked away with one last glare leaving the four teens alone.
“You okay Nikki?” Carla asked looking at her friend.
“Yeah I’m okay. Thank you Michael.” Nikita said looking at him.
“It wasn’t a big deal.” He replied softly. “Who was that guy?”
“Just a mistake I made during my temporary insanity phase. Let’s go I’ve had enough of school for one day.” Nikita said sighing. “Guys why did you ever put up with him when we were dating?”
“Well we figured that everyone has errors in judgment we just accepted Carl as yours. Besides you two were always making out it shut him up most of the time.” Birkoff replied smiling as he ducked Nikita’s swatting hand.
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Michael glanced at his watch and sighed. He was waiting in the parking lot for Adam and Monique to get out of school. They were a two years apart and when Monique started kindergarten the school had a daycare for Adam. Which Michael was grateful for since he was uneasy at their being apart.
He shook his head softly and chuckled to himself. Geez, Samuelle you are turning into a mother hen. He thought to himself in amusement. He looked at his watch and sighed again. He was meeting Nikita, Birkoff, and Carla at a restaurant downtown with a group of their friends.
He smiled as he saw his son and sister coming towards his car. he got out and greeted them with a hug and a smile. He helped them get into the Rover and buckle their seatbelts.
“So how was your first day of school?” Michael asked as he drove towards home.
“It was great, Michel. We learned colors and the other kids wanted to know how it was flying on a plane and where was Paris and did I speak French and-” Monique ran on excitedly.
“Whoa petite chouette. Slow down it’s hard to keep track when you talk so fast. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Maman is going to be happy you made new friends. Adam, how was your day?” He asked laughing at his sister and regarded his son through the rearview mirror. He laughed again as he saw Adam looking at Monique oddly.
“It went okay, Daddy. I have a lot of new friends like Monique and we are going on a trip to the zoo. I have a paper to give you when we go home. I learned how to cut a cartoon out on paper and make different colors with my crayons.” Adam said smiling widely.
“That is so good to hear. I am so happy that my two favorite little people had fun in school today. Let's go home so you could tell grandmaman about your day.” Michael said as he pulled into the driveway of his house and helped the kids out. HE smiled as they ran into the house yelling excitedly for Madeleine.
He walked in and saw them talking animatedly to her. Their hands gesturing wildly to their descriptions of their day. Madeleine smiled as she took in their excitement. She hugged them and kissed them warmly as she offered them milk and cookies. She giggled at their squeals of delight.
“What no milk and cookies for me?” Michael asked softly.
“Of course their are always milk and cookies for my babies.” Madeleine said as she hugged her son warmly. “And you my son are the biggest one.”
“Hahaha very funny.” Michael said smiling at her. “You should be a standup comedian instead of an ad rep you know.”
“You know I get that a lot. Now come and get some milk and cookies.” Madeleine said following her daughter and grandson to the kitchen.
“Yes sir.” Michael said immediately following her.
He sat down next to his son and smiled as Madeleine placed the milk and cookies on the table. They ate them quickly and sighed when the cookies were finished. Adam wiped his mouth and looked at Madeleine.
“Can I have one more cookie?” He asked his eyes wide.
“Nope not until after dinner.” Michael said taking their glasses to the sink.
“Michael-”
“Maman he isn’t going to eat dinner. He can wait. I have a question.”
“What mon petit?”
“Can you watch Adam for me? I have to meet some people from school.” He asked as he rinsed out the glasses.
“Sure, you barely get out as it is. I’m kind of relieved that you have made friends so quickly. Go have fun but don’t come in to late, tomo-” She smiled as Michael cut her off.
“Tomorrow is a school day I know Maman, no worries. Did you take your pills today?” He asked hugging her.
“Yes, thank heavens I only have to take a few more.” She replied hugging him tightly. “I’m getting better. The pain is lessened and I sleep better now.”
“I’m glad. We came so close to losing you. I know sometimes I nag and obsess over things but it’s just because I worry. I’m thankful that I still have you in my life.” He whispered softly.
“So am I sweetie, so am I. Now go and have fun. I love you, Michel.” She said pushing towards the door.
“I love you too. Adam be a good boy for Grandmaman, okay” Michael said kissing his son and Monique.
“Okay Daddy. Have fun.” He said as he and Monique waved at him.
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