Nikki is the only friend he has from his younger days , and he holds their friendship very close to his heart . He wants to come to Niihau to escape reality so - to - speak , and because he feels he 's worth the luxury in paradise . ( It has nothing to do with Nikki . Aha , nothing , nothing at all .
Why is Nikki important to the narrator ?
A. Because Nikki is the narrator
B. Because Nikki deserves luxury in paradise
C. Because they are old buddies
D. None of the above choices .


C