Layla’s pov
He had his hands in his pocket, and his eyes on mine, I couldn’t move, my legs felt rooted to the floor, and the world came to a halt, I wanted to say something, but I had no idea what, or how, knowing he was far from me, but before I could gather my thoughts he turned then left.
“ damn it”
Lexus pulled my chin towards him, his once calm face replaced with a frown, “ bye Layla '' he said, then he left, back to his car, and with no further hesitation he zoomed off.
I was left standing, not knowing where to run to, or why I should be running, I walked into the palace, then I saw Rome seated on the couch, he doesn’t look at me and at this moment I couldn't be any more grateful, i needed a time off his judgy eyes , and silly questions, even when I knew he wasn’t going to talk t
