#Chapter 394: The Love Of My Life

Not long after, Nicholas and I excused ourselves. We left Mark there with Susie and her parents to celebrate and help solidify the engagement. Nicholas and my presence was no longer necessary. The driver was outside, leaning against the parked car. When he spotted us, he flicked away his cigarette and came to open the door for us. Nicholas and I slid into the back. The driver reentered the front behind the wheel. “Just take us home,” Nicholas said. “The long way, if you don’t mind.” “Of course, Sir,” the driver said and pressed a button on the dash. Immediately the partition separating the front of the car from the back began to raise, giving Nicholas and I our privacy. As soon as we are hidden, Nicholas slid his arm around my shoulders. I sighed, relaxing into his side. This was nice. We did a good thing, united a pair, and now we could relax and reflect on our good deed, before the need to be strong started again. Nicholas took one of my hands and held it flat against