NICOLEI stepped into the dimly lit bar in downtown Miami, scanning the crowded room for my old friends. It had been years since I had seen them, and I was both excited and nervous to catch up. As I navigated through the throngs of people, I finally spotted them in a corner booth, laughing and chatting over cocktails.“Nicole!" they exclaimed in unison as I approached, pulling me into a group hug. I settled into the booth, ordering a drink.As we chatted, I couldn't help but notice that there seemed to be an underlying tension between two of my friends. They would exchange glances, and their voices would lower when they spoke to each other. I decided to ask about it, hoping to ease any tension."Is everything okay between you two?" I asked, looking back and forth between them.There was a moment of silence, and then Emily spoke up. "Actually, we've been having a bit of a disagreement lately," she said, her voice tinged with uncertainty."What's been going on?" I asked, sensing that th
MARCUSThe guy stood up and left. I saw his jaw tick and his fist clenched before he left.I would admit it. I had asked my driver to follow Nicole’s movement. I had been with her since she arrived at the bar. It was all just laughter and cruising between her and her friends.I was just hanging out in a corner, not bothering anyone, when I noticed a tall guy approaching Nicole. At first glance, he seemed like just an average guy and didn't seem to be a threat to me in terms of wealth or status.However, I couldn't help but feel a bit on edge when I saw him talking to her. So, I decided to wait and see how things played out. To my surprise, he didn't leave right away. In fact, he seemed to be enjoying her company and was visibly relieved by her presence.Nicole smiled and they both laughed at something one of them said. I didn't like that.Who was this guy? And what gave him the effrontery to be with my woman?I paused at that. Did I just say, my woman?Anyways I had to butt in, when
NICOLEMarcus leaned in and pressed his lips to mine, catching me off guard. For a moment, I was shocked and unsure of what to do. But then I felt a dizzying sensation and I gave in, kissing him back.As we continued to kiss, I became lost in the moment, making sloppy noises in the process. It was as if the rest of the world had faded away and there was only us.But then, as if a fog had lifted, I opened my eyes and saw a faint figure in the distance. It was Anthony, crumpling a coffee cup with his fist. His expression was one of anger and hurt, and without a word, he stormed off.Why was he so worked up?That was the last thought I had before I fell asleep on Marcus' shoulder and felt him carry me bridal style.****I slowly opened my eyes, squinting against the bright sunlight streaming through the window. I felt disoriented and confused, unable to remember how I had gotten here. I looked around and realized I was in a large bedroom, with plush furniture and elegant decor.As I trie
NICOLE“What are you doing here?” I asked narrowing my eyes at him.How did he even get my house address? I didn't mention it during our conversation yesterday so how did he locate my place?“That is no way to welcome a guest. Would you at least let me in, I've been waiting at the doorstep since” he said.I couldn't believe his nerves. I glared at him for a moment before finally knocking on the door to let us in. Nina was inside, and I couldn't wait to see her reaction about this unexpected guest.“Who was the guy that dropped you off? I thought you said you were single,' he asked.'Did I mention he was my boyfriend?' I retorted. 'What's it to you anyways?''I saw you kiss him last night,' he said.I gritted my teeth, trying to contain my frustration. Why was he so interested in my love life? I ignored him and knocked on the door for the second time, hoping that Nina would answer soon."At the second knock, Nina opened the door and we were greeted with the sight of her having honey a
NICOLE“Would you be my girlfriend again? Let's start from the beginning” he said and I looked at him, vicious anger welling up in my throat.“How dare you, Anthony? How dare you walk into my house five years after you broke my heart and tell me you’re sorry you want to fix it?” I said angrily and Anthony flinched. Tears rushed back into my eyes as I remembered the details of that day.**FLASHBACK**“Anthony!” I yelled as I entered the room. Anthony was laid there, naked,his dick in another girl’s mouth.“What the fuck? Haven’t I told you to always knock before you enter?” Anthony yelled angrily and I flinched.He stopped the girl and asked her to go, so that he would call her back. I stood there transfixed, not knowing what to say, my head and heart numb, from intricate shock.“Anthony, what is the meaning of this?” I asked, my voice low and weak.Anthony said nothing but tied himself with a towel.“Anthony, I’m talking to you, for Christ’s sake! What is the meaning of what I just sa
MARCUSAs I stood there, I couldn't believe my eyes. In front of me by my door stood Mariella Knowles, my ex-girlfriend and my first love. Even after all these years, she still looked as stunning as ever. She was dressed in a fitted black dress that hugged her curves in all the right places. Her long legs were accentuated by a pair of high heels that added a few extra inches to her already impressive height.She was a successful fashion model, and it showed in her poise and confidence.However, our relationship had ended on a sour note. Mariella had left me during a time when I was struggling with a heart disease. It was a difficult period, and she couldn't handle the stress of being with someone who wasn't healthy. She had told me that it was affecting her mental health, and she had to leave.In her words, she didn't want to be with a sick boy.I was heartbroken when she had left me, and it took me a long time to move on. That phase of my life is something I don't like to think abou
NICOLE The woman's peculiar stare was making me feel uneasy. I couldn't quite put my finger on it, but something about the way she was looking at me just didn't sit right. So, I decided to speak up and ask if we had met before."Excuse me? Have we met before?" I asked her, hoping for some clarification.To my surprise, she gasped and replied, "Don't you recognize me?"I furrowed my eyebrows, trying to recall if I had ever encountered her before. But I couldn't seem to place her face. At this point, I started to worry that this woman was trying to cause some kind of scene.“I'm sorry, I don't think I know you."Mariella's eyes narrowed as she looked me up and down. "You must be the new flavor of the month," she said, her voice dripping with sarcasm.I felt a surge of anger rise within me, but I tried to keep my cool. "I'm sorry, I don't understand what you're trying to say," I replied, trying to keep my voice even.Mariella let out a laugh, the sound sharp and bitter. "Oh, come on. Ma
Third PersonNicole leaned against Marcus on the couch in his living room and turned to him with a curious expression. "I'm interested to know, what was your relationship with her like?" she asked.Marcus paused, considering his response.He was aware that Nicole had doubts about his ex-girlfriend and he didn't want to say anything that would upset her or cause problems in their relationship. He took a deep breath before replying. "She was the reason why I never had any serious commitment with anybody else. I just couldn't bring myself to trust anyone after what happened between us." Marcus finally replied.Nicole felt a sense of sadness wash over her. She could see the pain in Marcus's eyes as he spoke about Mariella. Mariella had really hurt him.Nicole reached out and took his hand, squeezing it gently."I'm sorry," She said softly. "I can't imagine how hard that must have been for you."Marcus turned to face her, his eyes locking onto hers. "Thank you," he said. "It means a lot