Leon's Pov:
I thought about what Ava said the entire morning.
I didn't feel like going to the office since yesterday was an absolute nightmare, so I went for a jog around the estate really early that morning.
I didn't want to face Ava. I didn't know how to.
I felt awful for not putting a label on things…worse for even questioning my feelings in the first place.
By the time I circled back home, Ava was gone.
Pearl said she was over at Alicia's again. That made me worry even more. Who knows what narrative she was instilling into her?
I felt stupid for even thinking of it like this. I decided to take action.
I called Pearl to my room after I took a shower.
"You wanted to see me?"
"Yes, please sit."
She did so, "Am I in trouble?"
"Of course not, I-," I stood up and paced the room for a few seconds. "I need your help."
She looked confused. "You always need my help. Why are you acting like it's such a big deal now?"
"Because it is a big deal."
