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 b***h. 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 o

