Cole Quote by Brodi Ashton
““Hi, Nikki," Gavin said. Ariel didn't even bother looking up from Gavin's neck. "Hey, Gavin," I said. "I thought that latest STD test came back positive? Ariel's head shot up. Good, I had her attention. I kept my eyes on Gavin. "I'm happy to be wrong though." Ariel pushed herself up off Gavin and stood there. "It's not true," Gavin said, a disbelieving smile on his face. "I've never even been tested." "I'm out if here," Ariel said. … Gavin shot me a dirty look. "Thanks a lot Nikki." Cole's lips twitched, obviously amused at what had just happened.””
About This Quote
Source Short story excerpt, unknown publication
A character uses a false claim about a health test to gain attention, exposing manipulation and the fragility of trust
In simple terms: Deception can be used to capture attention, but it erodes trust
Key Takeaway
Beware of using falsehoods for attention
Themes
trust
manipulation
communication
Mood
tense
ironic
dramatic
Type
narrative
dialogue
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- online dating
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Deception
social dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- What are healthier ways to gain someone's attention?
- How does lying affect long‑term trust?
A Different Perspective
Reliance on deceit can backfire and damage relationships
