Alex's POV
Emerald stood there, staring at us.
There was a surprised expression plastered on her face.
This has to be the worst incident of bad timing that I've ever experienced
Emerald's gaze went from our faces down to Ava'a hands on my lap.
The worst part is that Ava' a hands were dangerously close to my crotch.
I pushed myself away from Ava.
I stood up "Emerald, it's not what it looks like"
"I just came to see how you were doing" Emerald said "I heard the news. I'm sorry for interrupting"
Oh no.
Emerald has gotten this all wrong. She obviously thinks something is going on between Ava and I.
I never want her to think that way.
I need her to trust me.
My heart broke at the look on her face. She looked so hurt.
"I'll leave now" she said in a sad tone.
She turned away and
