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104: Trickery

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NICOLE

Earlier...

I'm in Caius' car, and he's driving me to the complex while I hug my knees to my chest and stare out the window.

Crazy bitch. I can't believe she slashed my tires! I know that it could've been worse, but I feel humiliated.

I should've never come here. I don't know what it is with me and saying no—I didn't even tell Roman that I was going out. Now, I'll have to tell him all about the interaction I've just had with Carmen, and I'm sure he'll be upset.

I am, too.

Dammit. It's like I keep making mistake after mistake.

Unshed tears burn my eyes, but I don't let them fall because I don't want Caius to see me in this state. He hasn't even told me about the issue that he wanted my advice on.

I guess he changed his mind after taking in my state.

I can feel his eyes on me occasionally, so I take a few calming breaths and look his way. I offer him a small smile and tell him, "Thanks for the ride, and I'm really sorry about how this whole day turned out."

"It's alright," he clai
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