NICOLE
It’s a pretty lengthy conversation, and in the end, I’m glad I came because I don’t regret talking to her. Katie has a way of turning any bad thing into something good, and in the end, it’s easy for me to let go of the guilt of hurting Sebastian’s feelings.
“Remember, Nicole—people will judge you like they’re standing in your shoes, but at the end of the day, only you get to truly benefit, or not, from the decisions you make. So, at the end of the day, it doesn’t matter what anyone thinks about you. It’s all noise. Noise can be drowned out. Noise dies away eventually. I’m happy for you, but I will, as a motherly figure, ask you to be cautious with this man.”
I nod. “I will. In fact, I think I’m holding back more than I am involved in this relationship. But I love him, and I can
