GABRIELLA'S POV
As I gently turned the doorknob with utmost care, the familiar creak of the door threatened to betray my stealthy exit. I held my breath, trying to avoid any sound that could potentially alert Nicklaus to my presence.
With a mix of anxiety and determination, I gently opened the door, praying for it to remain silent.
Slipping into the room, I closed the door behind me with a barely audible click.
Relief washed over me, and I let out a quiet sigh, believing that I had successfully completed my mission of sneaking out unnoticed.
I turned around, my heart still racing, only to be startled by Nicklaus standing by the toilet door, his eyes fixed on me with a mix of intensity and concern.
My heart skipped a beat, and my mind raced to come up with a plausible explanation. "He
