After an evening spent in the warmth of good company, Nikki and Maryse returned to their shared hotel suite. The soft hum of the city below provided a gentle soundtrack as they closed the door behind them, the night still fresh in their minds.
Maryse kicked off her heels and sank into the plush couch, her mind buzzing with the events of the day. Nikki followed suit, tying her hair into a loose bun as she settled beside her. The suite was quiet, a peaceful contrast to the lively atmosphere they’d just left.
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For a few moments, they sat in companionable silence, each lost in her thoughts. But Maryse, ever perceptive, couldn’t shake the feeling that there was more to tonight’s easy camaraderie between Chris and Nikki than met the eye. She glanced at Nikki, who was absentmindedly scrolling through her phone, a small smile tugging at the corners of her lips.
“You seemed really happy tonight,” Maryse said, breaking the silence with a gentle nudge in Nikki’s direction. Her tone was light, but there was a note of curiosity in her voice. “Chris has that effect on you, huh?”
Nikki looked up from her phone, caught slightly off guard. “What do you mean?”
Maryse smirked, leaning back into the cushions. “You know exactly what I mean, Nikki. You and Chris… there’s something there, isn’t there?”
Nikki’s cheeks flushed ever so slightly, and she laughed, trying to play it off. “Chris is a great guy, and we get along really well. We’re just friends.”
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“Uh-huh,” Maryse said, her eyes narrowing playfully. “Friends who have a special kind of chemistry. Come on, Nikki, I saw the way you two were tonight. It’s more than just friendship.”
Nikki hesitated, her fingers idly playing with the edge of a throw pillow. She sighed, knowing there was no hiding anything from Maryse. They’d been friends for too long, and Maryse had a knack for reading people.
“Okay, fine,” Nikki admitted, her voice softening. “There might be something there. But it’s complicated, you know? We’re both so focused on our careers, and this life isn’t exactly easy when it comes to relationships.”
