So Andrew was going to leave for five days. He thought it might be good for me so I could think things over. Truth is I wasn’t sure what to do. I couldn’t talk about this with Tara or anyone else for that matter.
Heartbroken, I got dropped off at my address.

- “Take your time, Miss Cox. I think I’ll need an answer when I get back.” He nodded professionally.
I sighed and stared frustrated at him. He leaned out of the car.
- “Be strong. Keep your back straight, I’ll be back before you know it.” He gave me a short smile and closed the door.

That was it. He was gone. I couldn’t believe how much you could miss someone you didn’t even know. Although he wasn’t leaving L.A for two days I was still feeling abandoned. So it was going to be seven days without him. I couldn’t help but feeling a little angry with him. I felt used, even though it was the best night of my pathetic life.

I walked upstairs and changed my clothes. I packed my laptop and got ready for a seven-hour late night shift.
I jumped into my petit ford and drove off as the sun started to set at the horizon.

- “Hey Seth!” oh no, I was looking forward to just being here alone, in the dark, the whole night…
- “Oh, Hey Nikki! I didn’t know that you were working late today.” A piece of blonde hair fell into his eyes and he flipped his head a little.
- “Yeah, sorry that you have to spend the night with me at the office.” I smiled and he smiled back.

Seth and I used to date. Nothing serious but we went out on at least three dates. It turned out that I just couldn’t do it, because of the work. But he’s still one of my best friends here at the office.
He’s a gorgeous-looking man in his mid twenties. He has blonde hair with deep blue eyes, a slim body with visible muscles. He had clear cheekbones and a beautiful smile that lit up his whole face. Nothing wrong with his looks, it was basically everything I wanted. He was the very opposite of the infamous rockstar.

I shook off the thoughts of men. I opened up my laptop and checked my email. There were three new messages from my boss with assignments. I had to complete an article about earthquakes and one about cows, before they go to print tomorrow. Which meant I had to read and listen through the interview material before I can start the writing. I hated nights like these.

I went through my bag in a try to find my redbull, when a white card fell on the floor. I picked it up and found Andys card he had given me a few days ago. I stared at it for a long time before I opened up my email.

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Subject: My apologies
To: Andrew Biersack
From: Nicole Cox
Date: 18 May, 2014, 21:38

Dear Mr. Biersack,

I didn’t have the time to thank you for dropping me off this afternoon. Nor did I have the time to thank you for dinner last night. I guess I had other things spinning around in my head.

I wish you a good tour in the UK.

Nicole Cox
Los Angeles Daily Magazine

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I press send and as I hear the swoosh from my mac, I immediately regretted sending it. Oh no, what will he think about me? I can’t even leave him alone for three hours?! I sighed heavily.

-“What’s wrong?” Seth looked up from behind his computer screen.
-“No, nothing. I-I uh,.. I just got stuck here all night with the stupid cow article.” Good thing this stupid article was notorious around here.
-“Wow, that sucks. Let me know if there’s anything I can do to help.” He smiled nicely
-“Yeah, I think I’ll be fine, thank you.” I smiled and threw a piece of paper at him.
I turned my head towards my laptop again and found an email from Andrew.

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Subject: No, My apologies
To: Nicole Cox
From: Andrew Biersack
Date: 18 May 2014, 21:47

Dear Miss Cox,
You are very welcome!

I’m sorry that I might have thrown you into my world too quickly. I should’ve known you weren’t ready for it. But I want you to know that if there’s anything you want to change or add in the agreements, I’m not impossible.

It would really bring me joy to see you sign, miss Cox.

Aren’t you supposed to be at work?

Andrew Biersack
Lead singer, Black Veil Brides.

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I snorted a little at his so-called excuse with a bit of self-conscious, as always. Honestly I was still shocked and pretty jaded about this whole thing.

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Subject: Are you kidding me?
To: Andrew Biersack
From: Nicole Cox
Date: 18 May 2014, 21:59

Mr. Biersack, you talk (write) like you know me, like you’re better than me and I don’t appreciate that. I still have to think about what all this means. I have too many questions circling in my head. I’m not ready to ask them yet because I’m afraid of the answers.

I’m at work as we speak, sir.

Nicole Cox
Los Angeles Daily Magazine

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I press send and closed down my email, enough of all this. I started to go through the first material of the earthquake article and enjoyed the silent treatment Seth gave me.

As the clock passed midnight I left my chair and went for a cup of coffee.
- “You want a cup of coffee?” I yelled from the pantry.
- “Yes, please!” Seth came walking towards me, yawning and stretching.
We stood and drank our coffee in silence. God say something.
- “So, what’s bothering you? You seem so closed.” He cocked his head to the left with a frown. What is it with all men and frowns these days?!
- “Yeah eh, it’s nothing…”
- “Well, you know you can always talk to me if you need to, Nikki.” He’s so concerned about me, as a friend I hope.
- “Thanks Seth.” I hugged him. “But I can’t really talk about this…” With anyone…

I walked back to my desk after a much needed cup of coffee.

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Subject: Go back to work!
To: Nicole Cox
From: Andrew Biersack
Date: 18 May 2014, 23:32

Miss, Cox,
As I said earlier today, take your time. I want you to be sure about your answer. Regarding the questions, I will try to answer any one of your questions for your clarification.

Now, go back to work miss Cox.

Andrew Biersack
Lead singer, Black Veil Brides

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I shut down my email and got back to work. After a few minutes I was in it and it felt good to get my mind off things.

As the clock struck 5 I was outside of the office, packing my bag into the car, ready to go. Seth wasn’t far behind and just walked out through the doors.
- “Bye, Nikki! I’ll see you around.” He waved tired and smiled as he walked by on his way home.
- “Come on, let me drive you home” I yelled and he stopped and turned around.
- “Are you sure it’s not too much trouble?” why did he have to be so cute and polite?
- “No, jump in!”

I stopped the car outside a tall brick building. One of those obvious apartment buildings a few minutes away from the central parts of L.A.
- “Thanks a bunch, Nikki” He smiled tiredly.
- “Anytime, you know that Seth” I hugged him and I was back on the road just a minute drive away from my warm bed that was calling my name through the whole city.

Notes

So, this chapter might not be so interesting,
it's more like a filler chapter. I felt like I had to update so here it is.

<3