CHAPTER 15
Demi's POV
"Demi." I woke with a start on the couch, and saw Nicko leaning over me, "Y-Yeah?" He smiled and pulled me to my feet before handing me a garment bag, "Get dressed, I'm taking you out." It was then that I realized he was wearing dress pants and a button down shirt with an un-done black tie around his neck. I smiled and took the long white bag, "Where are we going?" Nicko cocked an eyebrow, "Surprise."
Once I'd gotten changed into the elegant red dress Nicko had gotten me and the beautiful diamond necklace that accompanied it. I walked into the living room where Nick was attempting to tie his tie. The frustrated look on his face told me he'd been at this for a while. "Here, let me do it." I reached up and slowly tied the length of black fabric neatly around his neck. My arms lingered there and he leaned down to kiss me. When he pulled away his eyes trailed my body, "Perfect." I smiled, "Then-" "Wait. Something's missing." I frowned, and looked down, "What?" He sighed, "Are you sure you put on everything in the bag?" I nodded and he tapped his pockets. "Ah, here we go." He pulled out a tiny black box and I gasped, he chuckled. "Relax Demi, it's not a bomb or an engagement ring." I nodded and a small smile played on his lips, "It's a promise ring." He opened the box and my jaw dropped, it was huge. "Will you-" I cut him off by kissing him passionately, "Yes." Nicko's face broke out into a huge smile and he slid the ring onto my trembling fingers. "I love you." He whispered breathlessly as we pulled away from another long kiss. I smiled and touched his cheek, "I love you too."
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We pulled up in the limo outside of the most expensive restaurant in town and the paparazzi swarmed us, the car illuminated with flashes. I felt Nicko tense beside me and I took his hand, "Calm baby." He forced a smiled and nodded, "Let's go."
"DEMI! NICKO! OVER HERE! C'MON GUYS! WAIT IS THAT A RING?! GUYS SHE'S ENGAGED! CONGRATS DEMI!" I shied into Nicko's side as the yelling got a lot louder. A pap shoved his camera into my face, momentarily blinding me and I stumbled into Nicko. Before I could get the spots from my eyes Nicko grabbed the guy's camera and smashed it to the ground keeping one hand around me and pulling me into the restaurant. "Are you okay?" He murmured, running his hands over my sides. I nodded, "Are you?" He smiled, "I'm perfectly calm."
We were seated in a secluded section of the restaurant and looked at the menu while we waited for our waitress. "What can I get you guys for drinks?" I looked up to see a girl about my age, bleach blonde hair, thick makeup and her boobs popping out so far, it was a miracle they made a bra like that. Immediately, I felt inferior. I gave a small smile and kept my head down, "Water please." She turned towards Nicko and leaned down, exposing her chest even more, "And you?" She asked ina sultry voice that made my skin crawl. "I'll have a water too." She nodded, "If you need anything else just ask for Liz." Nicko smiled, "Thank you." All of a sudden I became aware of all of my flaws. Did this dress feel right? Did my thighs flatten out a little too much? I looked down at my stomach, maybe i'll just get a salad... "Demi." I felt Nicko's hand on my inner thigh, "You look absolutely beautiful tonight." I smiled, but it faltered. "Thanks." Nicko sighed, then got up and walked to the hostess station, then walked back with a smile, "There. Now you can stop being ridiculous." I rolled my eyes, "It's not ridiculous if the bitch is undressing you with her eyes." He smiled, "Alright Alright, it's over now, I switched the waitress okay?" I smiled as he took my hand, "Okay." He played with my fingers, "I love you baby. Only you." I nodded, "I love you too."
A few minutes later, a new waiter walked up with two waters. He was attractive, but nothing compared to Nicko. "Helloo guys, here are your waters, have you decided yet?" He smiled flirtatiously as me and I saw Nicko tense. "Not yet." The guy winked at me, "Well my name is Alex. I'll be back in a few minutes." Then, he walked away. Nicko let go of my hand under the table, "We're leaving." I almost laughed, "Excuse me?" He shook his head, "We're leaving. Did you see the way that guy was looking at you?" I giggled, "Not so ridiculous now is it?" He shook his head against, trying to keep from getting angry. "It's... Different." "How?" I challenged, "Because it is." "No it's not." "Yes it is." "No." "Yes." "How?" "Dammit Demi! It just IS!" He snapped harshly. My breath caught in my throat, Nicko got up, knocking the silverware to the floor, and stalked away to the bathrooms. I put my head in my hands and did my best to wipe away the tears as they rolled down my cheeks. When I looked up, many of the other patrons were staring but quickly looked away. After about five minutes Alex came back over but I waved him away. Another minute passed and I couldn't take it anymore. I was just about to get up and go after him when Nicko's hulking frame walked back over to the table. He sat down and sighed, "I'm sorry." I shrugged, "It's okay." The rest of the night was spent in silence. What once was a playful banter had driven another wedge between us.
Nicko paid, and we went home. Someone had dropped off his blue Lamborghini in the parking lot. When we arrived at his house I didn't wait for him to open my door, I walked straight into the house with Nicko following me quietly. "Demi." I ignored him and walked into the bathroom, locking the door behind me and sliding down against it to the floor. I put my head in my arms and did my best to clear my head. Something shattered in the kitchen and I flinched when I heard Nicko's frustrated yell. I heard his footsteps down the hallway and they stopped outside the door. It moved as he too leaned against it. "I'm sorry baby, please come out. I'm not gonna hurt you. I promise." It took all of my strength and willpower not to fling open the door and throw myself into his arms. But right now, a part of my is scared of him, and I can't do anything without having flashbacks from Wilmer, and something tells me this isn't the first time this is going to happen.
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