He was about to protest, and tell her she could go on cooking without him, but he realized that was the perfect chance for them to talk. “Alright, I won’t be long.” He went over to his bag to grab a few items he needed before heading up to the bathroom to take a shower. After he was finished, he quickly dried off, changed and made his way toward the kitchen—greeting Winston the moment the small dog ran over to him. “Hey, buddy,” he reached to scoop the small dog with ease bringing him close to his face. “Show me love…” When the small dog licked his face, a soft laugh escaped from his lips before placing him down once more. “Do you need any help with anything,” he said once his attention was on Nicole. “I’m not the best cook in the world, but I can still handle a task or two.” He made his way over to the sink so he could wash his hands. “Want me to chop up that lettuce,” he offered as he motion toward the veggies on the counter.
Sending him a small smile, Nikki started unloading their bags, leaving things that they would need to make dinner on the counter. It was oddly calming and satisfying to know that he was here, in her house, that he knew about the baby and that things might work out between them. Even Winston took an instant liking to Colby, which only proved her right with her feelings towards the man. Slowly, she bent down to retrieve the pot, moving to the sink to fill it with water and placing it on the stove to heat up. The sight, that unfolded before her when she looked in the direction of the male’s voice made her heart melt, as if giving a small glimpse of how it can be in the future, when Colby would be holding their baby in his arms. «Sure, go ahead», giving the Iowa native a chopping board and a knife, Nikki also moved a plate with tomatoes and peppers closer to him, «Chop these ones too. I was thinking of addingsome mozzarella cheese to the salad, you’re okay with that? » Her own chopping board already had some chicken breasts laying on it, ready to be chopped for the sause. «So… Maybe it’s not my right to say this but I forgave you everything a long time ago. This baby», placing her palm on her belly, she looked up at him with a solemn look on her face, «is ours. Never in my life would I even think about not telling you about him or her. I love you too much to hurt you like that. My heart always was yours, just like it is now. Being with you is everything I want, and if you decide to be with me… »