NICOLE

"It's complicated," I answer right away, looking over my shoulder to make sure that the door that leads to the room is still closed.

"Complicated?" Roman asks a little loudly, squinting his eyes at me. "I think we have time, Nikki. For fuck's sake. I came in here to escape the noise out there and all of a sudden, I see you standing here. I thought my eyes were tricking me! I could hardly believe it when I saw Mason out there."

I stare at him for a few beats and wonder how to approach ...