THIRTY-SIX

Kamilla Lopez

Hours passed, while Erick was still at school I tried to help with the services on the property, but I was always stopped by Morgana or any other employee, many looked at me with crooked and even fearful looks, I felt strange among them, I thought that even knowing my relationship with Nick there would be no change in behavior, but I realized I was wrong. When the boy arrived, I felt useful, I was so airy that afternoon that I didn't pay attention to what Erick was saying.

— Did something happen, Mom?

— No, little one, nothing happened.

— The weekend was amazing!

Erick speaks with enthusiasm about the weekend he spent with his father, he describes going out with Nick to a range of high— shooting ranges, I didn't know if he was talking about toy guns or real guns, he spoke with so much joy and euphoria I forgot to ask.

— Mom, do you have a boyfriend?

His unexpected question made me tense, the words didn't come out of my mouth, I just looked at him, feeling my whole body tremble.

— Why the question?

— You're wearing a ring.

— Ahh.....— I looked at my hand.

— Who are you dating?

Before I could say anything, the boy pulled away from me and ran across the lawn, he opened his arms and threw himself into Nick's arm.

— Daddy!

He hugs him tight and kisses his forehead, the boy hugs his father tightly and euphorically, I was surprised to see him at that time of the afternoon.

— How was your day, champ?

— It was great, Daddy.

— What were they doing? — he asks Erick as soon as he approaches me.

— Talking. — I replied.

— I was asking Mom about her ring she's wearing.

Nick looks at the finger that held the ring, he contemplates it like it's a victory and smiles satisfied, and without asking me, he communicates.

— We're going out tonight, me, you and Kamilla.

Erick smiles and without questioning he hugs his father again, Nick puts his son on the ground, giving me one last smile he ran into the mansion accompanied by his dog. I continued sitting on the garden bench without saying anything, nervously squeezing my fingers as I realized that today, Nick and I are going to tell the boy we're dating. I lift my eyes and face him, he's always exuding power and danger, I contemplate his eyes and magnificent silhouette that awakens my impure thoughts. Nick extends his hand to me in the intention that I take it, I accept it and then stand up.

— We'll tell today, okay?

He lifts my hand and kisses it, continuing with his eyes fixed on me, I sighed and smiled, dispelling the feeling of fear.

— All good.

— She's nervous?

— Yes.

— Don't be, we'll just let you know, and we won't ask for his permission.

He walked away from me and walked into the mansion, I sighed a few times and went upstairs, I was going to help Erick get ready.

( ... )

I wore a beautiful black midi lace dress, in it there was a small decoration around my breasts making them more attractive and beautiful in the piece. Again I looked at myself in the huge mirror, I looked beautiful, my hair was tied, and my eyes were very well drawn by the eyeliner I did myself.

— Mommy? Eric enters the room. — Is ready?

— Yes, where is your father?

— He asked me to come with you to the car.

Awkwardly, I went through the bedroom door hand in hand with Erick, we walked down the hall until we reached the stairs and started to go down, in the entrance hall, we saw Nick standing in front of a Lamborghini, he was waiting for us. As soon as he notices our approach, his eyes fix on me, his pupils dilate and shine like stars admiring me, Erick let go of my hand and entered the vehicle, Nick with all his majestic education extended his hand and helped me down the rest of the stairs.

— It's beautiful, my beautiful.— he spoke close to my ear.

— Thanks.

— Are you ready for tonight?

— Yes!

I feel my cheeks heat up with embarrassment, Nick leaned close to my face and kissed the corner of my lips, he was teasing me, I felt it. With a cynical smile on his lips, he opened the car door and helped me to sit next to the driver's seat. Nick took the wheel and accelerated the vehicle through the gates, he drove through traffic towards the center of town, he was taking us to dinner, but Erick and I didn't know where.

— Are we still going to eat?

— It is surprise.

— I am hungry.

— I can handle it.

— I doubt it very much, I'm seeing the light.

A few minutes later, Nick parked the car in front of a very luxurious restaurant, which was frequented by many businessmen and celebrities. Erick jumped out of the car without waiting for us, Nick helped me out of the vehicle, we all walked together towards the inside of the restaurant. There were few people in the place, an employee attended to us quickly and took us to an exclusive table next to a large window that gave the best view of the city.

— Come on, Daddy, I'm starving.

Nick gave his son a serious look, Erick shut his mouth and lowered his head. A waiter approached us and handed over a menu. Nick placed the order for all of us accompanied by dessert, the restaurant employee took the order and walked away, Erick smiled in satisfaction. Meanwhile, the boy talks about his day at school what he did at home, we pay due attention to his words, the twinkle in his eyes shows how happy he was. Minutes later the waiter returned with our dinner, Nick ordered the most expensive wine on the menu, after serving us he dismissed the waiter and was responsible for serving the wine. We began to eat in silence, the only sound being the silverware hitting the plate.

I was very nervous, with each bite of food, it fell into my stomach like a bomb, my hands were sore and trembling, Nick noticing, he took my hand under the table and squeezed it hard, little by little, the tremor was fading, I looked at him and instantly my tremors disappeared completely, his eyes fixed on mine and shone, I was mesmerized for a few seconds.

— Erick.

— Yes?

— We need to tell you something.

— What? — he asked, worried. — Did the teacher say anything?

— What? — Nick asked, confused. — What did you do?

— I? Nothing.... What do you want to tell me?

Nick clears his throat with a swig of wine and begins:

— Kamilla and I are dating.

I looked at him in disbelief, for millions and millions of times I imagined what his words would be for the boy, I thought he would approach in a more tender way and try to explain about the two of us, but in those millions of times I imagined, that one went too far. Nick spoke bluntly, direct and straight. I faced Erick, he had his mouth open absorbing that information, I tried to say something but nothing came out of my mouth, I don't know what his words will be but if he doesn't accept it, and it interferes with my work I'll break up with Nick.

— Wow! — he exclaims, in a good mood.

— Don't talk with food in your mouth, my love.

— So you really are my mommy.

— Aren't you angry?

— Why would I be? A mommy has to stay with daddy, it's perfect.

— Words of wisdom, son.

— Thanks dad.

— But....

— Let's continue eating, Kamilla.