[Nicole]
"Are you okay?" Idris asked as Leonard's cars drove out of the compound, and I nodded slowly even though it was obvious that I was not okay. How could I be okay when my attempt to do something really sweet and thoughtful for Leonard had only managed to arouse suspicions.
I was not okay, I was sad, I was angry, and I felt betrayed by Leonard who should trust me but clearly does not. I looked away from the gate which the convoy had driven past only a few seconds ago, and now empty. I felt Idris' concerned gaze, and that only made my eyes to water the more.
"Let's go." I said, blinking rapidly to force back the tears which had formed in my eyes. Idris and I got into his car as at the same time, and he drove out of the compound, to Leonard's mansion, okay to my house.
