Chapter 145 - Story Of Nikki Lindsey

CHAPTER 145: SAVING NIKKI (Eighteen) and the Past 

"SPECIAL CHAPTER EDITION: ENCOUNTERS" 

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HANFORD MEDICAL CITY 

Nikki now undergoes a check-up. Theo explained to the doctor why Nikki got them. The doctor entertains them and makes a record about it. But the doctor says that they will just able to issue a Medical Certificate by Monday as her secretary was on leave, and the one helping her is just a borrowed one, and the doctor reason out further.

Theo's smell of something is not right, even in the hospital. They left empty-handed but went home to make a plan about it. It seems Hale is not an ordinary family.

Outside, Theo guided Nikki to sit in the backseat. He told her, "We're going home for now. Your parents have been a worry. Don't worry. I will come back tomorrow and investigate this myself." 

Fright showed in Nikki's eyes. It worries her that something happens to Theo. She once heard a rumor that Jonathan's family is a group they call, Gangsters. "Maybe we will stop? How if they will hurt you?" 

"No. Don't worry about me. Someone will come with me tomorrow. And allow me to explain it to your parents, especially with your father. Leave it to me. I will help you explain it to them." 

Nikki nodded and smiled. She's grateful that Theo and Jeremy were here. If she's alone, she doesn't know what to do. The whole thing confuses her, actually. But Theo is helping her, so she will leave things to him and her father; who has a better understanding of what to do.

Nikki is silent. She seems in deep thoughts, and he's beginning to think of better things to do now. Maybe the best to have light food before they head home.

Theo asked Nikki if she likes to… "Are you hungry? Do you like to get something to eat first? We can look around for a restaurant." 

Nikki shook her head and replied. "I'm fine. But some water would do." 

Theo smiled and said, "Okay. Let's look for a convenience store." He added. "Would you be okay to sit alone here? I'm the one to drive now. Let us go home after." 

Nikki nodded and smiled. She wanted Theo to remain by her side, but she notices that Jeremy is weaker and thinner, like having a health issue. Besides, he drove slow. She wanted to be home now and see her parents. 

Looking for a convenience store, Theo drives the car around the city. Finally, they found one. The three of them went inside the store and scanned the displays on the racks. 

Jeremy got himself a cup of coffee after he picked up some sweet stuff, while Theo led Nikki to the fridge and chose something to drink. Upon seeing the food displays in the corner, Nikki suddenly felt the hunger.

"You change your mind?" He sounded teasing her.

She blushed, nodding at him. They strode toward the countertop and chose what to eat lightly before a long trip. Nikki chose a cheesy pizza and Theo a cheese dog in a bun for himself. 

"How about donuts?" Theo asked Nikki.

She agreed and chose a Glazed Vanilla Cake. But something that caught her eyes. She leans over and gapes at it.

"Do you like to try that one?" Theo also leans to look closely at the variety of flavors and read the name of a particular flavor. "I'm seeing it displayed but never tried before." He told Nikki, then read, "Mango and Kreme Crunch?"

"I have tried it once. I like it."

"Let's take three then."

"Okay."

Falling in line, Theo stands behind Nikki as the next customer behind him is an old man. He doesn't trust the geezer, so he lets Nikki stand in front of him. Later, Theo held the tray with one hand and his other arm in place around Nikki's waist.

Nikki blushes upon Theo's action. But she sees the guy before her. It keeps glancing at her, and Theo notices, and he gets jealous.

So, her boyfriend is a jealous guy! Nikki beam. Learning this one makes Theo so cute to her.

Ah, it's just that around him, she is calmer and in peace. Him being protective eases her troubled mind. 

Meanwhile, Theo has been noticing how the guy has already checked out Nikki the moment they entered the store. He is shooting a dark glare at the guy. He wrapped Nikki with his one arm to let the guy know, and the other guy inside that room that Nikki is his girlfriend.

Theo paid for their food, but he suggested eating inside the car. Nikki agrees as she is also uncomfortable being stared at by everyone in that store. Theo glanced at Jeremy before he joined Nikki. He saw his big brother having that smirk on his face. Theo rolled his eyes as Jeremy's smile obviously was teasing him. 

The new couple seated at the backseat, Jeremy stays outside, leaning on the car, enjoying his coffee and Mango and Kreme Crunch. Earlier, he whispered at Theo, "I don't want to be the third wheel." 

Theo threw his knuckle at him, shaking his head before he joined Nikki inside. Honestly, it made him delighted to witness his younger brother being cheerful like this. Truly, he is happy for Theo.

Inside the car, Theo and Nikki finished the food, which Nikki was still consciously eating with Theo. It was different before because they haven't shared kisses yet and are holding hands.

Is it normal to feel this way? Ah, she was too innocent. But it's too sudden for her, like a whirlwind romance, now she and Theo were in a relationship. Gosh! It made her face blush over again.

Theo, who was observing Nikki. He notices that she's still shy toward him. He pushes a smile, thinking they already shared kisses. Maybe he should kiss her once again. And Theo did it. He felt when Nikki froze, but later on, she responded to him.

He realized. They should only share light kisses for now. Nikki was new to this, and even to him. Truth embarrassed him, but yeah.

Ah! When he would stop kissing her suddenly? Her heart soon explodes from surprise as her chest won't stop fluttering from their kisses.

"All right. I will call Jeremy, and let's go home together."

Nikki was still in a daze, but she nodded at Theo.

Guided by the GPS, Theo is following its direction to reach the exit road, and take the hi-way lead to Mainland City. 

But before they could get it out of the central city, a vehicle bumps into their car from behind.. Nikki screams.