Chapter Five

"Melanie." she stated impassively.

"What? You weren't expecting anyone, were you?" she laughed, as she pushed her way through the door.

"Uhm, actually, I'm about to leave."

"Wow. Nicole, I love your shoes. Where did you get them?" she asked, ignoring her statement.

"Cut the crap, Melanie. Why are you here?" Nicole said, crossing her arms.

She looked shocked, "Can't I visit a friend?"

"Yeah, so why don't you go do that and leave me alone." Nicole spat.

Melanie's mouth dropped open, in a sarcastic manner, "Well, I am just appalled that you would say something like that to me. You know, I've never understood why you didn't like me. Care to share?"

Nicole rolled her eyes as the doorbell rang.

"Oohh! I'll get it!" Melanie said, as she raced to the door. "Hi, you must be Dwayne." she said, offering her hand. He looked at Nicole, who was standing behind Melanie with a irate look on her face. He shook her hand.

"Nice to meet you, uhh, who are you?" he asked with a questioning look.

"Oh," she giggled, "I'm..."

"Just leaving." Nicole said as she pushed her out the door.

"Well, that was just a little rude, don't you think?" Melanie asked, playing victim.

"No. I'll see you at work. Bye." Nicole said, pulling Dwayne into her apartment.

"What was that all about?" he asked, still puzzled. His gaze went from her eyes to her body in a matter of seconds, "You look fantastic."

"Thanks." she replied, picking up her purse.

He shook his head, "Now, what the hell was that?"

"Hah. Story of my life. She's out to make my life a living hell. Word of advice, just stay far away from her." she said, pulling him outside.

"Deal." he laughed.

"Now, where are we going, Mr. FloodNicole'sofficewithabazillionroses?" she smiled.

"Oh, well, I'm glad you enjoyed that."

"I did. It was sweet, no one has ever done anything like that before. Like, ever." she laughed. "Where are we going?" she asked again, as they got into his black Corvette Convertible.

"This place I found last night after driving home. You've probably heard of it. It's called, 'Blue Point Coastal Cuisine'. It seemed nice." he shrugged.

"Yeah. EXPENSIVE nice." she laughed.

"Well, a man's gotta eat." he retorted, laughing.