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Date Posted: 18:20:05 03/26/01 Mon
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's message, "Hi Everybody." on 18:05:12 03/26/01 Mon
Michael parked his car in his driveway and looked at Nikita. He wondered what was wrong with her. She hadn’t said one word while he drove home. Her silence bothered him.
“Nikita, are you okay?” Michael asked.
“Yeah, I’m fine just have a lot on my mind. I have to go. Thanks for the ride Michael. I’ll talk to you tomorrow. Congratulations on making the team.” Nikita said smiling as she exited the car quickly.
Michael stared at her retreating form and wondered what was wrong with her. He got out of his car and Adam barreled into him. His son hugged him tightly and Michael smiled happily.
“Hello.” Michael said hugging his son warmly. “How are you today?”
“Okay Daddy.” Adam said as Michael carried him to the house.
“Did you have fun in school?”
“Mhmm. My friends said that Friday is the bet day of the week. Can some of them come to the house Sunday?” Adam asked as Michael set him down and they walked to the kitchen.
“That should be okay. We have to ask Grandma first. Where is she?” Michael asked.
“She is in her room.” Adam said going upstairs to his room.
Michael walked to his mother’s room and saw her sitting on the bed. Michael knocked softly before entering and sat beside her. He saw her looking at an album. He looked over and saw pictures of him as a child.
“Hi. Are you okay?” He asked as he saw a little version of himself with his real father, Leon.
“Yeah. I really wish he was still here. Not a day has gone by where I don’t think of him.” Madeleine said softly.
“So do I. What happened Maman?” He asked sensing something was wrong.
Madeleine gestured to her dresser and saw Michael get up to look at the papers in the folder. He looked so much like Leon. She smiled as she saw his face light up. He looked at her and smiled wider.
“It’s finally over.” He whispered as he went over and hugged her tightly. “Are you happy?”
“Yes. Someone very dear to me made me realize that I deserve much better then Charles. He is a really smart person.” Madeleine said holding her son close.
“You do, Maman. You are a very special person. you are going to find someone who worships you and when you do I will be very happy for you.” Michael said looking at her.
“Do you think Charles will try for custody of Monique?” Michael asked softly.
“I don’t know. I pray that he doesn’t. If he tries then we get through it.” Madeleine stated firmly. “I won’t let him take her Michael. I swear it.”
“ I know you won’t. Are you still able to watch Adam tomorrow?” He asked changing the subject.
“Yes. I told you I would. So how is school going?” She asked getting up.
“Okay. I met a lot of people.” He replied following her to the kitchen.
“That’s good. Are you hungry?” She asked as she smiled at Adam who hugged her legs tightly.
“Yes.” Adam replied.
“You are always hungry. I was talking to your father.” Madeleine chuckled.
“No, I’m not.” Michael replied as he picked up Adam and swung him in the air. Adam shrieked as Michael caught him.
“You never eat and I really wish you wouldn’t swing Adam around like that.” Madeleine said.
“I’m not hungry.” Michael said ignoring his mother’s last comment.
“Salla and Vashdi called. They wanted to talk to you and Adam.” Madeleine said as she served Adam, Monique, Michael, and herself. “Monique! Dinner!”
“Maman, I’m not hungry.” Michael protested.
“Eat a little bit Michael.” Madeleine said as Monique walked in.
“Fine. I’ll call Adam’s grandparents tomorrow when I get up. They’ll want to talk to him.” Michael replied as he regarded Adam eating.
Madeleine saw her son’s eyes fill up with tears. She watched as he looked down and gathered his strength. She was proud of him. He wasn’t perfect but he stood firm in his responsibilities. He was a great son and an even better father. She believed that somewhere in Heaven Elena was looking down at him in pride.
“Daddy can I go to the beach with you tomorrow?” Adam asked.
“Not this time Adam. We’ll go next week. Grandma said that you and Monique were doing something important.” Michael replied looking at Adam, the tears gone form his eyes.
“Yup. Okay but I want to go next week. Can we all go? Me, you, Monique, and Grandma?” Adam asked hopefully.
“I don’t see why not.” Michael responded lightly.
“Cool.” Dam said as he continued eating.
“Thanks for dinner Maman. I’m going to start my homework. Adam and Monique when you are done bring you school work to my room. We’ll start on it today. Okay.” Michael said putting his plate in the sink.
“Okay.” They said together.
Michael went upstairs to his room and sat on his chair. he looked at a picture of him and Elena holding Adam. He sighed harshly. He missed her so much. He had done some thinking the past few weeks and he realized that he loved Elena. Now that she was gone he had a gap in his heart. He shook his head as a tear ran down his cheek. Adam was so much like her. For that he was grateful. It gave him a part of her in this world. He wondered if this sadness would ever stop.
An unexpected image of Nikita popped into his brain. That girl was special. She was gorgeous inside and out. Michael sighed his thoughts turning dark. Would he betray Elena’s memory? Besides what would Nikita see in a single father anyways? He thought sadly.
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11
Michael groaned as his alarm clock woke him out of a deep slumber. He sighed as he reached out to turn it off. He buried his head under his pillow and stretched slightly relishing the comfort of his bed.
He smiled as he felt a little body trying to sneak in his covers. He peeked out from under the pillow and saw the dark head of his son laying next to him snuggling happily.
“Good morning.” Michael whispered hugging his son to him.
“Hi Daddy.” Adam said softly.
“Why are you up so early?” He asked shifting so he could look at Adam.
“I couldn't sleep. I had a dream about Mommy. She held me until I feel asleep and then I woke up and she wasn’t there no more.” Adam said quietly hugging Michael tightly.
“Shhh. It’s okay. Mommy is always with you Adam. She is up in heaven and smiling at what a good boy you are. She lives in here.” Michael said touching the place over Adam’s heart.
“She does?” Adam asked giggling softly.
“Yeah. It’s her special place.” Michael said tweaking his son’s nose.
“Does Mommy have a special place with you ?” Adam asked wide eyed.
“Yes, she does right here.” Michael replied holding Adam’s hand over his heart.
“That’s great Daddy. We all share Mommy’s special place.” Adam said hugging Michael.
Michael hugged his son and sighed. His boy was so special. He was the best kid in the world in Michael’s eyes. He didn’t know what he would do if something ever happened to Adam. Michael sighed again and thanked God that he still had Adam.
****
Madeleine smiled as her son entered the kitchen ready to go the beach. She was happy that he was finally getting out of the house. He needed some time to himself.
“Good morning Michael.” Madeleine said.
“Hi Mom.” He said grabbing a croissant and slathered it with butter.
“Are you ready for today?” Madeleine asked him.
“Yup. Couldn’t be any more ready. I gotta go get Nikita. Thank you again for watching Adam. He is asleep in my bed. Give him and Monique a kiss for me.” Michael said kissing his mother.
“I love you Maman.” he said in her ear.
“I love you too, sweetie. Be careful and have fun.” Madeleine said as he walked out he door.
****
Michael knocked on Nikita’s door and smiled as her father answered. He shook Paul’s hand as he stepped into the house.
“Hi Michael.”
“Hello Mr. Wolfe. I haven’t seen you in a while.” Michael said.
“I know and I apologize. We have this new case brewing hopefully I will be able to invite you and your family to dinner at chez moi.” Paul said smiling.
“I’d really like that Mr. Wolfe.” Michael replied smiling back.
“Hey Michael.” Nikita said coming up behind her father. “Dad, you aren’t corrupting the youth are you?”
“Not this week sweetie. I have to much work to do. Speaking of work I have to go to work. Have fun and be careful.” Paul said kissing his daughter and shaking Michael’s hand as he left.
“Hi Nikita.” Michael said smiling.
“Hi Michael. You ready?” Nikita asked.
“If you are.”
“Let’s go”
As they drove to the beach the car was filled with silence. Nikita sighed she didn’t know how much more she could take. She glanced over at Michael and a flush crept up to her cheeks.
“Michael... I have a confession to make.” Nikita said hesitantly.
“What?” Michael asked relieved that the silence was broken.
“This is gonna sound lame but I’m gonna go nuts if I don’t say anything. I tell everyone how honest I am and now I’m nervous and scared and don’t know where to start-” Nikita’s ramblings were cut off by Michael touching her hand.
“Nikita you are rambling. Don’t worry about sounding dumb or being nervous. Just say what you want to say.” Michael said loving the sound of her voice and the way she bit her lower lip.
“Michael, I really like you.” Nikita said shortly.
“I really like you too, Nikita.” Michael said looking away from the road to glance at her a smile on his face.
Nikita smiled back as a tingle spread through her stomach. She glanced down at her hand which was still covered with Michael’s. Maybe just maybe Michael Samuelle was different then the other guys she was attracted to. She laughed inwardly. He has a four year old child, that was already way different then half the guys she knew. She glanced at him and saw a flush on his cheeks.
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12
Michael got out of the Land Rover and inhaled the sweet smell of the surf. He really needed this day out. He loved his son but he needed some time with people his own age.
He smiled at Nikita feeling a little short of breath whenever she looked at him. He had meant what he said in the car but he didn't want to rush into anything. He followed her until they found a group of kids from school.
He smiled as Carla came up to him and hugged him. Birkoff shook his hand and smiled followed by Chuck and Mick. Then Andrea a girl he met yesterday hugged him warmly. He pushed away slightly uncomfortably.
There were a few new faces that he didn’t recognize and Nikita introduced them as Terry, Jack, an Chris. That’s when Gail came with Gray and everyone hit the water. Michael swam out with his new found friends and smiled in contentment.
****
An hour later the group was playing football together. The air was filled with their laughter and shouts of encouragement and mock insults. Chuck, Michael, Carla, Gray, Mick, Jack on one team and Gail, Birkoff, Nikita, Terry, Andrea, and Chris on the other.
Michael smiled as he guarded Nikita. She was great at sports. He smiled happily. He was having so much fun.
He ran in back of Nikita as he watched her jump for a high ball thrown by Chris. She caught it and when she landed she lost her balance Michael caught her and lost his footing. They both ended up in a heap on the sand. Nikita on top of Michael who used his body to break her fall. She smiled at him funny and he lost his breath.
“Touchdown.” She whispered leaning her head close to his ear.
“Yeah.” He replied huskily his accent pronounced as her breath fluttered across his ear.
“Thanks for the save.” She said looking at him the smile still on her face.
“Anytime.” He replied smiling smugly.
Nikita found herself hoisted off of Michael. Chris hugged her and whooped. Birkoff helped Michael off the ground and saw his friends eyes glued to Nikita. Birkoff waved his hand in front of Michael’s eyes. He smiled as Michael blinked and fixed annoyed eyes on him.
“C’mon Don Juan. We gotta go buy lunch for the winners.” Birkoff chuckled at Michael.
“Hey baby.” Carla called to him as they made their way to their team.
“Hmmm?” Birkoff said as he turned towards Carla. He didn’t have time to breath as she kissed him hard. When she let him go they were both breathing hard.
“ Love you.” She said as she walked away happily.
“If I have to be called Don Juan then you should be Casanova.” Michael said to Birkoff chuckling.
“Laugh it up French boy at least I got a kiss.” Birkoff said smugly.
They went to McDonalds and bought lunch. When they got back it was like feeding a pack of cattle. Everyone pushed each other playfully and shouted for their food. Michael sat down with his hamburger and fries and began to eat. He smiled as Nikita made her way over to him. He moved over to make room for her on his towel.
“Hey.” He said as she sat down.
“Hi, thanks for the seat.”
They ate for a while staring out into the surf. Nikita would sneak glances at him out of the corner of her eye. He was just gorgeous. She sighed as she sipped her lemonade.
“That was a great catch.” Michael said finishing off his hamburger.
“Thanks. My father taught me well.” She said munching on a fry.
“Remind me to commend him.” Michael smiled slightly.
“Sure thing.” Before she could say anything else Gray appeared in back of Nikita a bottle of sunscreen in his hand.
“Here Nikki, let me put this on. You are getting a little pink on your shoulders.” Gray said rubbing the sunscreen slowly on her back.
Michael glanced over his shoulder at Gray. He shook his head slightly. This guy was feeling Nikita up. He felt a wave of jealousy run through him. Even though he and Nikita were only friends he didn’t deny that his feelings for her were more then just friendship.
“Thanks Gray. My shoulders will thank you later.” Nikita said smiling at Gray and continued eating her fries.
****
The group of teens were sitting on the pier talking. Michael made sure to sit by Nikita before Gray did. Inside he cursed his childish behavior but he couldn’t help it.
“So Michael tell us about your self.” Terry said.
“Well I moved here from Paris as some of you know. We needed a change and thought moving to where my mom grew up was good enough. It’s just me, my mom, my sister Monique, and my son Adam.” He said shyly.
“You have a son?” Gray asked.
“Yes.” Michael said his face beaming with pride. “ He is the best. A little miniature version of me and his mom. It’s weird and fascinating at the same time.”
“It must be hard to have a kid at your age.” Gail said.
“It was at first but I’m doing okay. My mom and I help each other out. It can be a little overwhelming but I would not change anything. Adam is the best part of me.” He said sincerely.
“Wow. Where is his mother?” Mick asked.
“She died in a car accident last year.” Michael said darkly.
“Sorry Michael.” Mick said
“It’s okay.” Michael said.
They told Michael about themselves and ten went back to their cars. many of them were tired and ready to head home. They all said goodbyes and embraced Michael into their small family with open arms.
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