Operation: Stay Alive

♦️ Chapter 39 || Wait Whatttttt? ♦️

Chapter 39 || Wait Whattttt?
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* * Nicole's POV * *

I walk through the doors where I used to go almost every week... where I went to learn self-defense...

Really came in handy huh... I thought back on every moment I could have used it, but didn't.

I shook my head trying to erase the memories.

Either way... I think I'm getting better.

I sigh as I sit in an empty chair and plop my bag down on the floor beside me.

I haven't been here in ages.

"Nicole! Welcome back," a very familiar voice cheered as she ran over and pulled me into a hug, "We missed you."

I laugh as I hugged her back, "Missed you too Audrey."

"It's been so long! What's new?" She asks as gestures me to follow her.

"Well..." I say as my voice trails off as I carefully pick my words so that I don't tell her too much that had happened cause if I flat out said I got attacked I would have to say I didn't exactly do anything to stop it... "I have a boyfriend now."

She stops and turns to me, "No way! Seriously!"

I nod my head.

"Name? Photo?" She says in one breath.

"His name is Jake and he is coming to pick me up so you can see him then."

She cheers as we enter an empty room and adds, "Good. I must make sure he is worthy of for you."

I laugh as I think, he is more than worthy.

We enter an empty room with light wood floors with a large spare closet and a long mirror running against the entire wall. It looks like it used to be a dance studio.

"Alright I trust you remember everything but since it's been a while let's just start with a quick review," Audrey says as she gets into a strong stance.

I follow suit and soon enough we were whizzing through the review.

"It's like you haven't missed a day. I'm impressed, you're doing much better," She says with a smile, "Let me see if Milo is ready? We can start some situational stuff."

I nod as I go grab a sip of water.

Audrey leaves for a minute and enters with Milo who is covered in padding.

"Hey, Nicole! Long-time see!" Milo says, "Ya ready?"

"Yup."

He puts his headgear on and Audrey says, "Alright. Nicole stand over there. Let's start with a situation when you're waiting for your ride by the curb. Milo will approach you. Remember he may or may not attack."

I nod as I stand and wait. I got this.

"What's a pretty thing like you doing out here so late?" He asks in a low tone.

"I'm here with my friends," I say being as vague as possible.

"I don't see anyone?" He steps closer.

"They will be here any second," I reply.

He steps closer.

"Don't come any closer," I say firmly.