NICOLE I woke up to the sound of the running water and I looked beside me to see the bed empty. Giovanni was probably preparing for work already, but I couldn't bring myself to stand up and leave. Memories of last night came rushing in like a river. The kisses, the touches, the way his presence made me feel so alive; it felt surreal. As much as I hated to admit it, no man has ever made me feel so good. With Giovanni, everything is different, but I couldn't help the guilt that was eating me up. As much as I enjoyed what happened last night, I couldn't help but regret my decision. Everything felt so wrong and I felt even more ashamed of myself. After getting caught with Giovanni by Micheal, I made a vow to myself that such would never repeat itself again. I promised Michael that he would

