I eye Leo for a moment as he tucks a lock of my hair behind my ear.
"I'm not that important, Leo. I'm just me, your employee"
"Nyla, I talked to Bonnie last night and told her that I can't be with her anymore." I search his eyes for a glimpse of a lie, but it's all seriousness.
I sit up in the bed "Are you sure? I mean...I am young and.... inexperienced" I whisper as if there is someone listening behind the door. "You should be with someone on your level, Leo. Someone who knows about your life and who has money. I mean I'm broke. My parents paid for my apartment and I work hard for what I have and-"
Suddenly, Leo grabs the sides of my face, slamming his lips into mine.
I pull back "But Leo-"
"For Christ sake, shut up and kiss me, Nyla" He presses his lips against mine again, silenc
