Chapter 17 Nicole

• I drove aimlessly around the estate before I could make a decision on who to call. To be honest, I really wanted to call my mother, but I didn't want to bother her with my problems. I wanted her to believe I was doing well with Nicholas.
• Finally, I settled for Amanda. My phone, which was tightly gripped in my hands, rang continuously as I dialed Amanda. Was she asleep? I thought but didn't stop trying. The third time, she answered the call, loud music played in the background.
• “Where are you Amanda? I asked her, raising my voice, so she could hear me.