NICOLE
"No pressure, I just don't want to keep you in the dark," Micheal spoke again, breaking the silence.
I stood up to return the box to his kitchen. I brought out some pain relief I found in the box and gave him a glass of water to use with it.
"Thank you," Micheal smiled and I nodded. I checked the time on my wristwatch, and it was past midnight.
"I need to leave now," I said, already picking up my purse on his central table.
"I'm sorry that I couldn't take you back home. If you want, you can spend the night here," he offered, but I shook my head.
"No, It's fine. I will catch a cab outside, you don't have to worry about me," I assured.
"I was the one that made you come out, I should ensure that you get home safe," Micheal said and I waved him off.
"I will text you once I get h
