68 : The First Year III Pt. 15 (1/2)
The incident that happened at the mall never reached Alyson or Rachel's ears. They were in the dark about what happened. When Nick arrived back on the scene they continued shopping as if nothing happened.
After Celia was settled with all the clothing she needed her and Nick went back home. They did not make much contact at home, but Nick did interact with Charles more often.
Charles was a good sparring partner for Nick. Nick could continue to develop his EXO ability with the help of Charles.
The days went by and before Nick knew it was already Friday night. Nick was dressed in a black and blue suit.
”Where are you going?”
Olivia questioned Nick as she never saw him dress up before.
”To a party, someone asked me to go with them.”
Nick replied.
”Why don't you take Celia with you?”
”I don't believe the other party would agree to that. Next time.”
Nick told his mother as he kissed her on the forehead before walking out of the door.
Throwing on his black helmet he started up his archwing. Before he took off he checked once more what Isabel's address was.
Nick sent her a quick message saying he was on his way over.
Isabel did not stay far from where Nick lived, only forty minutes away using his archwing. Nick slowed down as he pulled into the driveway of a large house. Stopping at the front gate Nick pressed the gate buzzer.
A green light lit up above the buzzer as a face appeared on the monitor below it. Showing a woman with long black hair and glasses.
”Hello?”
She said almost timidly.
”Hi, I'm here for Isabel.”
Nick replied to the woman.
”Oh ok, one moment.”
The gates opened up wide making a way for Nick to go through. He drove his archwing up the overly long driveway until he parked behind a silver car. It was sleek and a four-door, from the shine it was showing it looked brand new.
Nick saw the brand symbol on the bumper of the car and shook his head. This was a really expensive car. People would usually collect these type of cars instead of driving them around.
Especially this type. Only fifty of them were released worldwide.
Nick took his helmet off and set it on his archwings seat. He walked up to the door and as soon as he arrived the door opened.
A man with a thick black beard looked down at Nick. The man was two heads taller than Nick and he had a wide build.
”Come in.”
He said calmly.
”The girls are finishing their make-up. Shouldn't be too much longer.”
He added as he walked into the living room area of the house.
Nick saw an antique piano in the middle of the room. There was a small wine cabinet filled to the brim as well as a fireplace. The room seemed to be built around the piano.
The bearded man took a seat. He saw Nick continued to stand and gestured with his eyes that Nick should also take a seat.
The man grabbed one of the small glass cups on the small table and poured himself some wine. He swirled the wine in the cup in a slow motion.
”Ah, where are manners. Would you like a cup?”
He asked Nick as he looked him in the eye.
”I'll have to decline.”
Nick replied to him.
The bearded man nodded his head in approval. Kids should not drink wine, it was best for them to indulge themselves in apple juice or water. He only wanted to see what kind of reaction Nick would have. Afterall, Nick is attending the gathering with his precious daughter.
”I'm afraid I never got to know your name. I'm Isabel's father, Charles Bloom. You are?”
Although Charles already knew Nick's name it was still best to introduce themselves as if they have never met before. He only knew of Nick from his daughter after he drilled it out of her.
”Nick Wilson.”
Taking a small sip from the glass cup, Charles raised one eyebrow.
”Nick, what are your intentions for my daughter?”
Charles questioned Nick with a serious expression on his face.
His daughter never attended these type of events before. Reason being he kept her away from it since she was so young. However, now that she is a bit older he found it was time for her to mingle with other people like her. What he did not expect was for her to bring some male to the gathering, especially not a handsome one.
Isabel was his only daughter. She was too smart to fall for any males with no future prospects. Isabel would also not get caught up in the schemes of young males either.
Therefore Charles wondered about Nick.
What made Isabel pick him?
If Charles knew the reason that the two met up while getting something to eat, he wouldn't know whether he should laugh or cry. Isabel did not really mind who she went to the gathering with and since Nick was someone she knew from school, she figured he would be ok.
Nick waved his hand at Charles question. He did not have any intention for his daughter. They were associates, nothing more. He only agreed to come with her because he was curious about this gathering and he had nothing to do tonight.
Although he did not know what kind of status Isabel's family had. Nick could get a small gist of it just from the car they had outside and the house they were living in.
”Sorry Sir, I don't have any intentions for your daughter. I believe someone else has caught her eye.”
Nick hinted at something which drew Charles attention. He wanted to ask who, but two lovely figures walked into the room.
Wearing a tight off shoulder purple dress, was a woman with long black hair. Her black eyes that were behind the lens of her glasses had a shine to it. Her skin looked soft and clean. She did not look like a woman who has given birth, but a young lady who was just starting her adult life.