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ERIKA

"I can't," she said and then looked at him, making his face completely dry up, "I'm going on a date too. You do know that, right?"

And that always, somehow, managed to drain out all the colours from Nigel's eyes. If he liked her, why wouldn't he just outright say it? Even though Erika wouldn't believe a word he says, she would still have some basis to think upon. But he was truly giving her no chance.

"A date?" He asked like he was totally baffled.

"Yes," she nodded.

"No, you can't," he said rigidly like he had every right to make her rules. She couldn't help but give him a look with disbelief.

"What does that mean? You're going on a date too, aren't you?" She asked.

"You said he was a friend," Nigel threw his hands up like he was tired of this.

"Really? I won't go if you stay back. Will you agree to let go of your massive opportunity to keep me company? We are not friends and we have our boundaries, let's not overstep anything," Erika was factual and he stared at her to settl