CHAPTER 23 - THE FRIENDLY ADVICE
They are now sitting comfortably inside Nicolo’s bedroom; this is where they usually chat especially when it’s something confidential.
"So start telling me what all these drama about?" Her friend sat on the couch but the focus is on her.
"It’s about a guy." Courtney started
“Was he hot?” Nicolo interrupted her.
“As I was saying, I met a guy and we--” Courtney paused.
"Oh my God! Did you have sex with him?!” Nic-Nic exclaimed.
“Yes.” Courtney admitted looking on the ground.
"Holy Mother of earth! Damn you bitch! I left or a couple of weeks and now you’re not a virgin anymore! Who are you and what did you do to my best friend?” He keeps ranting.
“Zip your mouth or I won't tell you everything." Courtney rolled her eyes making Nicolo obeyed.
"Okay do tell and don't leave any single details." He squealed and made an action of closing his lip.
"Let me finish and don't interrupt or I swear I'll tell Hannah about your sexuality." Courtney threatened but Nicolo knew she didn't mean it.
"Fine I'm listening." Nic-Nic listened this time.
“As I was saying…” Courtney rolled my eyes and started narrating everything.
"Was he great in bed and a damn great kisser?" He totally ignored the rest of the story.
"You are impossible! Was that the only thing that got your interest? Do you even want to know if we put any protection or not?" Courtney stared in disbelief.
"I'm just kidding!! Geez!! I didn't know getting laid will make you this grumpy.” Nic-Nic is now laughing at her.
“If you keep laughing I’ll just leave.” Courtney pouted like a child.
“Alright, alright sorry Ni-Ni.. so did you use condom?" He raised an eyebrow.
"We didn't." Courtney looked ashamed.
“You didn’t?! Oh my God!” His eyes are as big as saucer.
“I’m so stupid.” Courtney is now crying again.
“Oh my poor Con-Con… come here.” Nicolo started to cry too.
After what feels like a day of crying and consoling her friend Nicolo, he finally broke the silence and made the mood lighter.
“If I knew my shirt would turn into an unlimited tissue, I could have charge you for that since it’s expensive.” He joked while sniffing.
“Oh Gosh! I’m so sorry Ni-Ni.” Courtney stops brawling and saw how wet his shirt is.
“Nah, just kidding bitch, you know I don’t mind it; it’s just a shirt. Are you okay now?” Nicolo removed the shirt.
“Thanks for cheering me up." Courtney wiped her eyes.
"I have one question, did you regret it?” He placed a hand on his hip.
"I don't know but does it matter?” Courtney sniffled.
“You almost accused the guy for something that you consented, you tell me.” His friend statement hits her.
“That was bad, isn’t it?” Courtney bit her lip.
“Damn right it is. We both knew that you’ve been dreaming about him for three months now eh, so why the blame?” Nicolo stated another fact.
“I don’t know I guess because he was drunk and didn’t mean what he said considering our situation last night." She tried to find an answer to her own question.
"There is only one way to find out if he's in love with you or not.” He put a wicked smile.
"I hope you're not plotting on something that will make me embarrass more." Courtney partly joked.
"Leave it to your amazing best friend." He winked playfully.
“Kidding aside, what if I got pregnant Nic-Nic?" Courtney is now feeling hopeless.
“Let’s get to the pharmacy and get the emergency pill.” Nicolo suggested.
“I can’t do that what if somebody sees me buying it?” Courtney argued.
“I’ll ask Nathallia to get it that way my gender is safe.” Nicolo winked.
“No you can’t, otherwise she will keep bugging me who is the woman that you get hooked up with and I don’t have anyone in mind.” Courtney gave logic explanation.
“So, would you like to wait to know before you decide on what to do?” Nicolo raised an eyebrow.
“I think that’s the best thing to do?” Courtney is not even sure about her answer.
“Are you ready for that commitment if that happens?" His response made her silence.
“I don’t know but I guess so.” Courtney spoked after thinking the pros and con of it.
“At least, you have a full month to think about it for now focus on what you’re going to tell your parents over dinner?” Nic-Nic discussed the problem they need to solve.
“Shoot! I forgot about that what am I going to do?!” Courtney began to panic.
“Only one way to do, call him and apologized. Tell him you had the most amazing and wildest pleasure of your entire life.” Nic-Nic smiled widely.
“Can you stop teasing me for a moment and help me out. I have five hours left before that stupid dinner.” Courtney saw the time.
“I already gave you the answer you’re just too chicken to do it.” Nic-Nic rolled his eyes.
"He said it himself after our argument the deal is off.” She reasoned out.
“I’m sure he said it because he was also angry” He gave a caring answer this time.
"Right. Thanks for pointing that out Nic-Nic." Courtney snorted.
“Now let’s stop this crying river and have a movie marathon.” Nicolo changed the topic.
Nicolo makes the popcorn with cheese while Courtney ordered their favorite pizza, a loaded pepperoni. Just when the movie played, Courtney’s mobile phone rings and to her dismay it was her mother reminding about the dinner.
“I’m in big trouble now.” Courtney spoke after they read the message.
"Now you have no other choice but to call him." He returned the comment with wide smile.
"What should I say to him?" Courtney helplessly needs his opinion.
"Talk to him diplomatically like you always do with your client. No screaming and no blaming. I'm sure you'll work things out." He fetched the phone from her purse.
“What if he doesn't pick up my call?” Courtney hesitantly said.
“You will not get an answer if you keep saying ifs.” Nicolo pointed out.
"I’d rather text him." She declined and his friend rolled eyes again.
“Whatever makes you sleep at night Ni-Ni.” He let Courtney decides on that.
They cancelled the movie marathon and Nicolo drove her home instead. On the way, Nicolo called Nathalia to join him for dinner since the food is already prepared. His sister didn't deny the invitation since it’s a food and will save her money for eating free.
