Confusion (Part 2) Nikki's POV "Nikki Warren, I’m expecting a good explanation for this gossip right now." "You said it yourself, Dad. It’s just unfounded gossip. I’m not making out with Luka—he’s just a longtime friend, and you know it." "Wait, Nikki, this morning you told me you didn’t go to that party." Oh, no! I’m trapped. "Yes, I lied to you, Luciano. I don’t have to tell you everything about my life." "Nikki Warren, don’t speak to your cousin like that. He only cares about you because you’re young ladies." "But Dad!" I complain, which was a serious mistake. He comes closer and looks at me intently. "And what about that mark on your neck?" "Dad, that—" I can’t tell him the i***t Louis Redmayer did it to me. I can’t. Think, Nikki, think fast! "My boyfriend, Dad, my boyfriend

