Painful Truths

The Present Time.

“You aren’t going to answer the question?” Raul noticed that Leonard's facial features had hardened again.

Well, it was to be expected. He thought, letting out a weary sigh. “I am not calling for her help, Leonard. I am sure you know that.”

A tense silence, after which Leonard chuckled darkly. “I knew, but I had still thought to ask. Dumb right? Wishing that you would probably get down the high horse and ask for help. Maybe then you will see that she is not as evil as you think.”

Raul scoffed. “Why are you so obsessed with your first cousin? Isn’t the relationship abominable? What about your mate? Have you bothered searching for her? Why are you so hung on a woman that doesn’t care about you?”

Leonard gritted his teeth, then stood up from his seat, as if to leave.

“What? Discussing it makes you uncomfortable?” Raul taunted, riding on the waves of aggression.

Leonard chuckled again. “You are really clueless, aren’t you? I actually pity Olivera.”

Raul hit the ta