NICOLE

Sebastian draws back. Shock is written all over his face. "What do you mean, it's over? What are you talking about, Nicole?"

I turn the water off and step out of the shower. He steps aside to let me pass, his eyes on me the whole time. My heart is slamming against my chest so fast that it feels like I'm running a marathon.

I know Sebastian is waiting for an answer but at the same time, the words are lodged in my throat and I can't get them out.

"Nicole," he says again, following me. ...