Nicolas nervously adjusted his tie as a knock at the door interrupted his preparations. He headed to the front door glancing at Jamie quietly playing in the living room. It shouldn’t be a big deal but Nicolas had grown anxious as the days progressed.
He couldn’t help it. This was the first time Aubrey would accompany him to an event. It was the first time anyone would accompany him. What was more it was the first time he would entrust Jamie’s care to anyone beside himself. Aubrey assured him she found a trustworthy sitter but he was still nervous as he headed to the door. His concern had been growing since Aubrey told him she had buzzed the sitter into the building.
Opening the door he hesitated as his gaze fell on a familiar figure, “…Ulima, right?”
The older woman on the threshold nod
