Chapter 37
A few hours later...
"Alright, I think that's everything, beds are ready, candles set, food organized, windows and doors shut and locked when possible." Nyla counted off.
"So, I think that's everything then, only thing left to do is wait."
"I think I'm gonna get something to eat then head up to my room."
"Yeah, me too." Nick announced.
Nyla grabbed the bag of popcorn she'd started and sat at the couch. Nick followed suit and grabbed a couple of the Rice Krispy Treats, a bag of Doritos and a can of pop. Nyla watched as he sat and starting in on the treats hungrily, trying not to laugh.
"Hungry there Nick?" Nyla asked, smirking.
Nick looked up at her, chewing with a bit of difficulty from the marshmallow. "Mmmhmm, lub dis stub!"
Nyla shook her head and started in on her popcorn. She wished she knew what he was thinking, what was going on in that head of his, he looked deep in thought. That phone call must've really shaken him up for him to be this upset over it, he was distracted.
He'd spent most of the day to himself and normally Nyla wouldn't care, but it was just them, she kind of needed the company, needed him to talk to, but she didn't wanna upset him or say the wrong thing.
She had tried to talk to him, but her attempts had once again been in vain, it was just like that time in the truck, only this time she wasn't sure what was wrong or what had happened. She kept thinking if he wanted to talk, he'd say something, so she'd wait.
Swallowing, Nick watched her intently, he knew she probably thought the reason why he was so quiet today was about the phone call last night, but it wasn't. He really didn't know if he should bring it up, but it really wasn't going to go away anytime soon.
He had to know and he wouldn't wait any longer.
"Nyla, can we talk about something?"
Her chewing slowed and she swallowed. "Of course, what's on your mind?" She asked, brushing her hands off.
"I want you to be totally honest and to tell me the truth, ok?"
She stared at him a moment before responding hesitantly. "Yeah, ok."
He took a deep breath before starting. "Why'd we break up?"
