Arissa relaxed her head on the car headrest in thought as she pondered over Jocelyn's words. She never expected such a reaction from Jocelyn but she saw sense in what her friend said and advised.
It surprised her that Jocelyn understands Nicklaus more than she does. Now she understood why he was that way this morning.
Thinking about it, what had he expected her to say? If she had said how he made her feel last night, she would have ended up giving herself away.
Everything he does leaves her in awe and she can't tell him that. Not yet until she understands her feelings. She doesn't want to look like a fool before him by telling him some random words.
To be on the safer side, she decided to say the opposite of how she truly felt. She can't explain how he does it but around him and with him, she always felt safe and protected.
