CHAPTER FORTY-TWO

'What is the matter? Whatever it is, we should meet, I have a lot to discuss with you," Nicholas said to Astra. Astra was a bit far from her phone when he called at first and that was why she did not pick. When she saw his missed calls, she figured it was a sign. She had to meet him and tell him about Stephanie too, maybe he will be able to help her. 'Okay, I will come to your place right away," Astra said. There was no need to be coy, it was a matter of urgency. 'Oh, okay," Nicholas said. He sounded confused by her reply but he did not say anything to show his confusion. 'I am at home. I will wait for you," he replied. 'I am on my way," Astra said before disconnecting the call. Astra fidgeted as she picked up her car keys and her purse, leaving her apartment. A lot of things were bothering her, first, there was the problem of Ray threatening Jared and the fact that it could end up ruining her relationship with him. There was also the problem of Stephanie claiming that she didn't w