‘What’s going on honey? Who’s that woman with Damien in the video? Oh my God it’s terrible!’ ‘He’s cheated on me!’ Noella wailed and t...ears began to flow. ‘I’ll be straight over.’ And she hung up. The phone rang again. It was Damien. He was wild! ‘Who did you send it to? Noella. Who did you send it to?’ ‘Everyone!’ She bawled. ‘Bastard!’ She hung up again. The phone rang again. It was another good friend. Jodie. She too was soon on her way over to look after Noella. Again the phone rang. It was. He quickly slid his laptop into the back of his case and strode down to her. If he didn’t try now, he knew he wouldn’t get another chance until after the holiday break. ‘Jo,’ he breathed as he caught the shoulder strap of her bag. His other hand went to her arm as he shielded her from the students rushing past. ‘We need to talk.’ ‘I know,’ she frowned up at him. ‘Oh, that beautiful frown on those lips. Those sad eyes looking back at me. Focus, Dan. Just tell her.’ ‘I’m an idiot. I want you to. " "I see you recognize who I am so you know just how much shit you are in. Well, this might be your lucky day, or unlucky day, it is up to you. I am not going to kill you, but, your life is going to change. While you were out, I made a few calls, and you have “disappeared". No one is going to miss Nicky, your old life is over. Your apartment has been emptied and all of your belongings have been sold off, including that crappy car of yours." Nicky gulped as he realized he was fucked. That. True, I was toying with her, but that didn’t mean I didn’t care about her. I always supported my friends, but even people I thought beneath me could count on me for some help if they showed me respect. Amanda had been a very good girl, and she was quickly becoming special to me. As it was, I would make sure to watch her back. Hanging around with my friends, she’d probably need it.I felt at a loss about what to do to cheer her up, other than holding her and warming her, until I remembered how.