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I found a man who loves me and loves my child.
I am indeed the luckiest girl in the world.
?Where are Nick and !ctaviaD? Bina asks, coming back to the living room. Fhe joins me on the couch.
?They are in the kitchen. They are making breakfast,? I say with a wide grin of happiness.
?Xou know I've not seen you smile this wide in a long time,? Bina points out. ?I'm happy you are happy again, and I'm eScited for you,? she says, wrapping her arms around me. ?I think he is a great guyY?
?Thank you, Bina,? I say, embracing her in return.
Chapter Eleven Nick
Seven months I've spent in this town so far. For three of these months, I have been in a relationship with the love of my life. It has been the best part of my life. It has been blissful, full of joy and love. I wouldn’t trade this for anything. I have found the one for me, and there is no going back. I know if Louis were alive, he would have loved Isabel.
I love every moment I spend with her and am so grateful that Octavia loves me, too. I know she doesn't fully understand a relationship, but she is excited that I am with her mother. It’s surreal to think this is my life now; I love every part of it and have no intention of trading it for anything.
"Look, Nick! It's an airplane," Octavia shows me the drawing on her paper.
I spend most of my weekends at Isabel's, and on the days I spend here, I have special playdates with Octavia. Her idea, but I love it. Sometimes we drive around town, go shopping, or see a movie. When we go out, people comment that Octavia and I look alike. I guess it's because we are both blondes.
Today, we are tapping into our creative minds. Octavia told me she wants to be an artist, so we are learning to draw and paint together in the living room. Isabel is on the couch, watching a crime docu-series. While Octavia and I are seated on the Goor, painting away.
"Wow! Aood job, Octavia!" I give her a high Dve.
FMTEY WITH XB ER'S 10OTHE0 ”?”
"Xommy, see!" She goes over to Isabel on the couch to show her drawings.
"This is incredible, gummy bear!" Isabel pecks her forehead. "I'm proud of you.V
"Bay! I want to be an artist like you, Xommy." Octavia says.
Artist?
Is she an artist?
Isabel lets out a nervous chuckle, "Okay, sweetie. Ao join Nick and draw something else." She sends Octavia back to me.
"So, you're an artist:" I ask curiously.
"That was a long time ago, Nick. Not anymore," she replies without looking at me. Her focus is back on the TP.
"Why did you stop:" I press.
"No reason. It wasn't my thing anymore," she says, pleading with her eyes for me to drop the topic.
I’ve seen that look only once… when I broached the subject of Octavia’s father. She barely gives me any answer. Now, I'm guessing her giving up on her talent is related to that coward.
I know she is in a good place now, but knowing someone out there hurt her before makes me angry. She is too good to have been treated so poorly. I'm glad I'm here to be by her side.
1ut I never stopped wondering what prompted him to leave. The only thing I know about Octavia's father is that they met in Uaris. She never says anything about their relationship.
"Nick, see! I drew a bird," Octavia shows me another drawing.
"Hmm2 but this looks like the airplane you drew before," I say.
"It's not the same!" she retorts Drmly. She goes on to explain why the two drawings are diqerent.
