Chapter 499. It’s a Good Sight

Jamila POV

“No,”

“You did, Nicholas. See you soon,” I end the call. I’m still smiling as I look at my phone screen like an idiot. I’m growing on him.

“You and Nicholas seem in a good place,” Drake comments.

“We are working on it, I think,” I mutter, feeling guilty for a reason to talk to him about this.

After our meal, we leave the restaurant and meet Vicky and her fiance Josh. Drake and Vicky hold each other’s gaze for a long time. They only break contact when a biker passes between us at full speed, and we all stumble back. Vicky pastes a smile on her lips.

“Hello, you two,” she greets overly cheerily. I notice Josh tighten his hand around his fiance’s.

“Hi,” Drake’s voice is barely audible. It’s good to see your face, V.

I thought I read his mind. For a moment, I freeze as a strange sensation travels down my body. It felt like I was in his head.

Their tension is high, but it’s not hostile. Josh looks uncomfortable, his