  Xander
      &quot;Yeah, I will. Thanks, man.&quot; I replied, giving a small smile even though I know he can't see me. He helped Nichole with the paparazzi issues.
      &quot;Just remember, it's not her fault. Please don't be upset with her. You know what the Walters can be like. They are just... plain devils.&quot; He replied and he couldn't be more right.
      &quot;I know that it's not really Nichole's fault but then, I feel deceived. Despite warning her not to associate herself with Blayze, she still went ahead on a date with him. &quot; I replied and shook my head in disappointment.
      &quot;Xander, that's women for you. They are stubborn. I think you've already experienced it with Bri.&quot; He replied chuckling.
      Right.
      Bri can be a handful sometimes. I mean most times. I'm so glad she's finally got herself a boyfriend. Poor guy!
      &quot;I think it's high ti

  Xander
      I miss her.
      We spend the night in the same bed. Yes, we do. By the time I get back from work, she'd have fallen asleep on the couch whilst waiting for me, so I'd carry her to bed and sleep beside her.
      Even though she sleeps really close to me at night, she's still far away from me and there's only one reason for that.
      Me.
      I'm deliberately pushing her farther away from me. I didn't want to admit it to myself or anyone else but now I'm sure that I have feelings for her. These are different feelings. It's the first time I just want to be with a woman and not for the sex either.
      Even with Lara, it was always sex and strong attraction. I knew I loved her or so I thought but what I feel for Nichole can't be love, now, can it?
      No, it can't be and besides, Nichole sees me like a friend. I know she's bit infatuated with my looks. Not wanting to s

  Zac
      &quot;Yea. I saw it all. Just calm down, Nicky. I'm almost there. Please, stop crying.&quot; I pacified Nichole over the phone. The news channels just broadcast whatever goddamn thing they see, without even getting their facts straight first.
      We should have told Nichole about Blayze Walter, then maybe this wouldn't have happened.
      Even Xander isn't picking his phone. I wonder if he has heard the news yet. I hope he doesn't react like he did last time. The paparazzi are clearly making an issue out of nothing.
      &quot;Zac, please, help Claire. She gets a fit when she sees a crowd of people around her. Please, help her.&quot; I could hear her crying continuously.
      &quot;I promise you, Nick. I'll get your friend out. Safe and unharmed.&quot; I pulled over to the other side of her father's home and got down.
      &quot;Nicky, I'd have to call you back. I just 

Xander
      &quot;Yeah, I will. Thanks, man.&quot; I replied, giving a small smile even though I know he can't see me. He helped Nichole with the paparazzi issues.
      &quot;Just remember, it's not her fault. Please don't be upset with her. You know what the Walters can be like. They are just... plain devils.&quot; He replied and he couldn't be more right.
      &quot;I know that it's not really Nichole's fault but then, I feel deceived. Despite warning her not to associate herself with Blayze, she still went ahead on a date with him. &quot; I replied and shook my head in disappointment.
      &quot;Xander, that's women for you. They are stubborn. I think you've already experienced it with Bri.&quot; He replied chuckling.
      Right.
      Bri can be a handful sometimes. I mean most times. I'm so glad she's finally got herself a boyfriend. Poor guy!
      &quot;I think it's high time you tell Nichole everything about Lara.&quot;
      What?
      Of course not.
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