‘Well, one way or another, I need to go back to Portland, and get some of my things. I’ll probably go back to mom and dads. Then stay there until ...hings are settled.’ Dev nodded, and he saw Reni’s look of concern. ‘You’re worried about her going back alone aren’t you?’ His wife nodded. ‘Lucas won’t go near mom and dads place, not now, but if she goes alone to her house, what’s to keep him from beating her again? Or doing worse?’ She was right and they all knew it. ‘Would you feel better if she. You didn't bring any clothes to change into, but that shower would do you a lot of good to relax.You undress and leave your clothes hanging in a very unreliable place. As you shower, water escapes through the door, which you didn't close properly, filling the floor with water and therefore also your clothes that had fallen off without you knowing it. You turn off the faucet, dry yourself and when you open the door, your heart stops for a second when you see all your clothes on the floor soaking. Little did I know, that was the entire plan. I pulled Nicole into the bedroom, demanded an explanation. She started to tear up because she knew I was angry. She knelt on the ground like we had established she do when explaining things and asking for forgiveness. She explained to me she brought the girls over as presents for me. We had brought other women into the bedroom before but she usually asked me in advance. I was still a little pissed because this wasn't how I wanted to spend the day. "We can set it for next Friday since I'm booked up until then. Sound good?" Alright." his shoulders slumped and he continued to fold."Leave that, I'll get someone else to do it. Go and be with your girlfriend." she smiled.His face lit up. "Really? Thanks." Friday then?" she raised an eyebrow."Sure Friday." he said over his shoulder as he walked out.She reached for her phone and began texting furiously. She smiled, sat back down and returned to the laptop.FRIDAY"Wait a second" he protested "Why.