CHAPTER 19: Decisionz
Nicole sat in the room, contemplating the idea. He wanted her. If she went to him, Jeff would be safe. She sat on the bed, thinking of how she could get Jeff home safely and then leave again without anyone finding out. She laid on the bed and fell asleep, stilling thinking of a plan.
The phone ringing woke Nicole up. She sat up and looked at the clock, realizing that it was eight P.M. and she had sleep over five hours. She reached for the phone and brought it to her ear. "Hello?" She said, sleepily.
"Nic?" Nicole's eyes shot open, recognizing the voice immediately.
"Jeff?" She whispered.
"Yeah it's me babygirl." He replied, quietly. Nicole felt tears sting at her eyes. She brushed them away and smiled.
"Jeffy, where are you?" She asked.
"I'm still here, with the guy." He replied. Nicole felt her stomach drop back down. Jeff continued, "But he went somewhere. I found his cell phone."
"Jeff I can't believe this happened. I wish I was there and not you." Nicole told him honestly.
"I don't." Jeff replied.
"But... I..."
"Nic stop, I'd rather be here, than have you here. You know what happened last time. I couldn't leave him alone with you." Jeff explained.
"But he only did this to get me." Nicole countered. "He would leave you alone if he got me."
"Well he won't!" Jeff said, raising his voice. Nicole could hear how serious he was about this.
"Jeffy, I just don't want you hurt." Nicole explained softly.
"And I don't want you hurt." He agreed, lowering his voice. "I'm sorry I yelled, babygirl, I just don't want you to hurt yourself to help me."
"Do you know where you are?" Nicole asked, changing the subject.
"Um... There are only like two windows and they're high up so I can't tell." He replied.
"Ok, um... are you okay?" Nicole asked. "Did he hurt you?"
"A few kicks, but I'm okay."
"Oh Jeff, I'm sorry." Nicole apologized.
"Nic, don't apologize. This isn't your fault." Jeff assured. "Look, I think he's coming back, I have to go."
"Ok, I love you Jeff." Nicole said through her tears.
"I love you too babygirl, I have to go. Bye Nic." He said. Nicole waited for him to hang up, then she hung up her phone. She was about to lay back down when the phone rang again.
"Hello?" She said wearily.
"Hi sweetheart."
Nicole took a deep breath. "Hi." She said quietly.
"Did you think about our little talk?" The man asked.
"Yes." Nicole replied.
"Good and I hope you have the right answer. You see, I know your boy just called you. And I'm not happy."
"Did you hurt him?" Nicole asked fearfully.
"Not too bad." He replied with a laugh.
Nicole winced at the thought of Jeff being hurt. "Tell me he's okay." Nicole pleaded.
"Oh he's fine." The man answered. "Now, have you decided on my proposition?"
Nicole sat in silence, thinking of what Jeff and the man had said. Jeff didn't want her to do anything, he didn't want her hurt. But, the man promised to let Jeff go if she went with him. 'I know what I have to do.' Nicole told herself.
"So..." The man started. "What's your answer?"
Nicole took a deep breath before answering him. "My answer is..."
"Is what?" The man coaxed.
Nicole took another breath and answered, "Yes."
A/N: Not an amazing chap, but I'll make up for it next chap! Promise! LOL I'm almost at 20 chapz, wow! Thankz to everyone who reviewed so far, keep doing it! LOL :)Nicole***
