CHAPTER TWELVE 

NICK’S P.O.V

Our travel to the airport is peace and quiet. Nikki and I didn’t bother talking. We get our baggage. “Finally you’re here” we turn our eyes to the owner of that voice and we saw Myka waving and smiling at us. I kiss her cheeks, Nikki did the same. “I’ve been waiting here for almost 2 hours” she pouted. She’s still the childish girl that I’ve tried to be my girl back then. “Well, I’m sorry there’s some kind of thing happen” I smirk. “Can we check our baggage now?” Nikki said dryly. “I’ve check mine already” Myka sighs. “That’s all right I think we can manage, why don’t you go inside first? I think the line will be long and we’ll be on board soon” Nikki hisses. “What do you think Nick?” Myka ask with a smirk on her face.

“Well, that’s a great idea!” I agree. Nikki and I checked out baggage in and line up to be looked up so that we can go into the boarding area. Waiting and standing is so boring and now I’m tired, but thank God we’re already in the plane. Since we arrived in the airport until in the airplane, Nikki and I haven’t talked too much. I’m sitting next to the window and Nikki is sitting right next to me. Unfortunately, Myka was sitting at the back.

NIKKI’S P.O.V

I wanted to talk to Nick but I’m afraid of what he’ll think about me. He saw everything at my house; I wanted to explain but how? Since we arrived at the airport until we sat down in the airplane there’s no conversation that was happening between the two of us. I really want to talk to him about what happen.

Good evening ladies and gentlemen, welcome on board this flight to New York. My name is John Finney and I’m your in-flight Director. Your cabin crew are here to ensure you have an enjoyable flight to New York this Evening.

As the welcome announcement keeps on going on I feel Nick’s eyes are staring at me. “Hi” I whisper. “Hi” he sighs. “Excited?” that’s the only word I could manage to speak. “Not really, how about you?” he still not taking his eyes off me. “I miss my family already…” “And also Clint?” he snaps.

“Wait don’t tell me that you’re jealous?” I tease. He didn’t bother to tease back, he just fastens his seatbelt and takes a deep sigh and I don’t know? SLEEP? Is he jealous? But why?

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We hope you have enjoyed the in-flight entertainment. We are now preparing to land. The bar is closed and we will soon collect your headset. May I remind you to complete your arrival and immigration documentation by the time we arrive?

I woke up from my very good sleep and now I just realized that we’re already in New York City and we’re preparing to land. I’m so excited; Nick is looking at the window. “I didn’t bother to wake you up when they serve your food” Nick stated. “That’s alright! I’m not hungry though”

Ladies & Gentlemen, now We're approaching New York where the local time is 09:00. At this stage you should be in your seat with your seatbelt firmly, fastened. Personal television screens, footrests and seat tables must be stowed away and all hand luggage stored either in the overhead lockers or under the seat in front. Please ensure all electronic devices including laptop computers and computer games are turned off.

After hours and hours of traveling we safely arrived at Nick’s condo unit. Myka on the other hand left us so that we could rest. “Are you hungry?” Nick breaks the silence. “Kind of” I mutter. “I’ll just grab a food and uhm! You can take a shower first, remember this is New York!” he says dryly. What’s up with him?

Before I take a shower I log on to Facebook and message Clint

Groom, we already arrived. We’re currently staying in Nick’s condo unit. I’ll chat you later after I take a quick shower. 

I press send then I add him as a friend. As I was about to go inside the shower room I heard a message.

And it was from CLINT!

Bride, that’s awesome… just message me if you’re finished… and please be quick! I miss you already; I hope to see you much sooner.

I giggle and walk to the bathroom. “The food will be here an hour” Nick announces. I pretend to ignore him and shut the bathroom door. Finally, I can stay away from his awkward sight! Our awkward silence gives me Goosebumps, and keeps me thinking that this is bad! So bad!

After an hour staying in the bathroom, Nick knock on the bathroom door which makes me jump. “Are you okay in there? It’s been like for ages” though his voice is serious I know that he is smirking like idiot. “I’m okay best, don’t worry nothings gonna happen to me. I just love spending time in the bathroom” fine! Try to mess around him Nikki. Why the hell did I just say such lame words? Crossing my fingers, I hope Nick take my answer.

“Whatever you say Nikki, but we both know that it’s a lame excuse don’t you think?” I hear him chuckle. I then smiling inside, yeah right! He didn’t buy the lame excuse. I take a deep breath and decided to get out of the bathroom before anything else could happen.

I open the bathroom door, there I saw Nick sitting on the couch while watching T.V “Welcome back Nikki” he smirks. “Shut up you jerk!” I yell. “Ewe, can you put some clothes on? Don’t want to see you naked” he said while covering his hands on his eyes. “Tell me about it! How about the time we had…” I stop for a moment and clear my mind. The time we had sex, I need to forget about it! “Time we had what?” there I notice that he’s standing in front of me. How did he do that? Am I thinking so many things that I haven’t even notice him move?

“Ah! Nothing, where’s the food anyway?” I directly change the subject and try to walk pass him but it’s kind of too late. I can feel his body moves at my back pulling me close to him. I can feel his heartbeat, the hot breath to my shoulder. I can feel the electricity runs through my body, I wanted to move away but I can’t. I honestly still have this kind of effect when I’m with him.

I struggle myself to move away but he tightens his grip “Don’t, please Nikki. Just for a while” I froze, and then I felt his arms hugging me tight. His head resting on my shoulder, my back on his front while his lips kissing my hair. “Nick…” “Shhh! Don’t worry about them, just for a while let us forget about them but us” I have the force to respond back when I was cut off by a song “When I’m With You by Faber Drive”

“Just like the song, let us make every second count” he whispers. I close my eyes and feel his presence. I miss him, I love him! The man that I love from a very long, long time

As the song ends my phone vibrates which indicates a message. Clint! What have I done? I have a boyfriend but I’m flirting with my best friend! Without a doubt I push Nick away from me. How could I possibly do it? “Nikki…” “Please Nick, don’t. I already have a boyfriend and we both now that” after that I walk towards the bedroom and shut the door close.