Chapter 31

MARCUS

I ran to check all the restrooms in the house, opening and slamming the door in the process, but all I found were empty sinks and neatly folded towels.

Nicole wasn't there.

Nina approached me with a terrified look on her face and shook her head, “I can't find her”.

Just then, Jamal strolled up to us with a grin on his face, completely unaware of the situation.

He wrapped his arm around Nina's waist and teasingly asked, "What's with the worried looks? Nervous about the big day?"

“We haven't seen Nicole” I replied

“And have you tried calling her phone?" Jamal asked, his voice tinged with concern.

"It's not going through, and it seems to be switched off," I replied with a frustrated sigh, running my fingers through my hair.

I had already combed through every nook and cranny of the house, but Nicole was nowhere to be found. I couldn't shake off the feeling of unease that was creeping over me.

Just then, my chef walked up to us with a sense of urgency. "Excuse me, Master, but I have