Thread: Let Me Entertain You (DarkAngel111 & Niah)

RE Let Me Entertain You DarkAngel111 Niah It's ok, thanks she appreciated the apology. It had been an awkward situation there for a moment. However Michael seemed to be pleased with the idea of going a different weekend if they had to. Nina suspected that it didn't matter when, as long as her son got to go, he'd be happy regardless. She gave a pleasant smile as James explained why he had offered them the trip. When hearing a little about his childhood, Nina discovered that he himself had been a lot like Michael. As a grown man, he most certainly didn't seem the type to suffer from bouts of shyness. However people changed a lot during the transition from childhood to adulthood. James' father had been the person to bring out his confidence. Something that made Nina feel terrible, Michael didn't have a father figure in his life. She felt immensely guilty about this fact. Of course it wasn't her fault that his father deserted them for another woman. His dad was the jackass in this situation, not her. However as a mother who adored her child. She couldn't help but shoulder some of the responsibility. Male role models no doubt helped children develop. Was Michael suffering because he didn't have one? Nina tried her best to be all that her son needed, but was it enough? If James could bring Michael out of his shell a little, it would definitely be a good thing. That would be great... his dad... well lets just say he isn't around. It would be nice for Michael to get some attention from a male role model... like I said, I'll think about it. She replied with a soft but also partially sad smile. Nina accepted his card and was pleased to hear that he wasn't doing this for some publicity stunt. You know, to make himself look good or earn money. In fact he didn't want those who would exploit his good intentions to even know about it. He was far too kind. She looked into his eyes, thank you, I'll see you around. She replied, before watching him walk away. Nina then observed as all the children began putting on a show for the actors. Switching characters between themselves, so no one was left out. Whenever it was Michael's turn to speak, he was noticeably quieter than the other children. Such a large crowd was obviously making him nervous. However he gave it his all, doing a lovely performance even though he had stage fright. After doing this, the children played some other games, had something to eat, took some pictures and so on and so forth. After a couple of hours passed by, the backstage party came to an end. Soon all of the families were leaving, saying goodbye and thanking all of the characters as they departed. As Nina approached the exit, she saw James again. It was lovely to meet you she said to him. Her son looked up at the older male with a bright smile. Bye James... see you soon he said quietly, a little giggle added at the end. He gave James a hug, before grabbing his mother's hand and allowing her to lead him out of the room. Her sister drove them to her home, Michael and the twins were having a sleepover. Once the children were in bed, the two women relaxed on the sofa with a couple of glasses of wine. It didn't take them long before they began discussing the show. Nina told Isabelle about what James had offered her and Michael. Her sister then went on for about an hour, telling Nina she'd be mad to pass up the opportunity. She offered to watch her house for the weekend and practically demanded that Nina call up James now and say yes. Nina didn't work on the weekend, so it wasn't as if she had anywhere to be. After discussing it a little more, weighing up the pros and cons and looking into it a bit further. Eventually Nina decided that they would go. It was now nine at night, it wasn't very late but it seemed an unreasonable hour to be calling someone. Believing that her sister was just coming up with excuses to stall. Isabelle snatched the card and dialed the number herself before thrusting the phone into Nina's hands. It began ringing and the brunette quickly put it to her ear, waiting for James to answer.