CHAPTER 90

AVA:

I hadn't been able to say a word since we got to Leo's place.

I don't know why I was this way. I should be feeling happy that I gave Damien a piece of my mind but I wasn't exactly happy and I'm wondering if it was because I didn't outrightly reject Damien.

Leonard has been silent too, both on our way here and now, and then I'm wondering what could be on his mind.

"Leo, say something, please, this is gradually making me go mental." I tugged at my hair and then made sure to maintain eye contact with him.

"What can I say? What do you want me to say? I mean, please quit with that 'cause there's nothing to say." Leo shook his head in the negative. He was about to walk away when I held his arm.

"I'm sorry if I disappointed you. I should have rejected him as we agreed but..."

He cut me off when he placed his index finger on my lips and said, "Shh, there's no need to say that. You did what you had to do and that was your best. The rejection can come at any time but now, okay?" He pecked