[Leonard]
I finally had the talk with Nicole, and I don't know whether or not to be relieved. Although she assured me that nothing bad was going on between Idris and herself there was a part of me, a very little part of me that doubted it. A greater part of me believed her but only because the very thought of losing her scared me to the bones and I wanted all what she said to be true.
Somehow her assurances helped me relax despite the little doubt I had about it. I continued with my daily routine, and so did Nicole and Idris. There no longer existed any reason to suspect them. The calls and secret meetings stopped altogether and I was relieved.
"Isn't it too early to leave for the office?" Nicole asked as she rolled out of the bed. She had just woken up from sleep, and was surprised to see me all dressed up.
"Not really, I have to complete all of Idris' unfinished work." I said, and headed for the closet to get my briefcase.