~*~Chapter 9~*~
"Hey, aren't you Alison Courtney?" the tall, dark haired woman with a business suit on in the elevator asked.
""Yes, do I know you from somewhere?" Ali asked, trying to be as polite as possible.
""My name is Sharla Simmons. I've seen you and your friends sing at the Orlando Karoake Bar and I think you girls have talent. If you're ever interested in recording a few songs, call me. Here's my card."
""Thanks, I'll definitely suggest it to my friends," Ali said.
"The elevator stopped at the 10th floor and the businesswoman got off. People piled in and the elevator became full quickly.
"Ali's heart raced as the elevator made its way down toward the 8th floor - Nick's floor. The elevator stopped at the 8th floor and everyone except Ali got off. She breathed a sigh of relief as the elevator doors closed.
"When they were about halfway closed, a hand pushed the doors open and the person got into the elevator.
"The person wore a blue hat and a blue striped suit. The person stared at Ali. They stood in the elevator in complete silence.
""Alright Ali, no more games. We need to talk," the person said.
"The person removed their hat to reveal silky blond hair.
""There's nothing to talk about, Nick! You cheated on me....end of story. But the least you could do is run away with Mandy the slut and leave me alone and quit causing me more pain!" Ali yelled.
""Aww Ali, give me a chance to explain," Nick pleaded.
""I don't want to hear your lame explanation! Just go away and don't you dare come running back to me again, " Ali said sternly.
""You don't mean that, you're just upset. Please just let me explain myself."
"Ali faced away from him.
""Ali, don't do this! Don't turn me away like this!"
""Oh, but you're allowed to cheat on me?! Don't make me out to be the bad guy!" Ali said angrily.
""Come on, let me explain! Please, I love you!"
"He looked over Ali from head to toe.
""Man, you look good today," he said, sexually.
"Nick moved in slowly and gave Ali a passionate kiss.
"Ali slapped Nick in the face and walked out of the elevator at the main floor. Brian got in the elevator with Nick as Ali walked out.
""I'm guessing by the red bruise on your cheek that it didn't go so well," Brian hinted.
""Good guess," Nick said sarcastically. Nick told him all about what happened.
""She didn't even give me a chance to explain, or even talk to her." He paused. "I really messed up this time, Frick," Nick said sadly.
""Yes you did, Frack," Brian said as he nodded.