Nicole POV

I stand in this pause, staring at the phone, and for the first time in my life, I feel confounded, unsure of which decision to take. My hands tremble slightly.

I take a glance back at the dining room. They are still waiting for me, although the dinner has already commenced. I doubt they are really thoroughly invested in their food, though.

"Okay, okay buddy, I'll be right there," I speak into the phone, and cut the call.

I know that I have to make a decision, I'm fast. So, ...