s**t, I didn’t mean to say that out loud! Well done Maria, you’ve really f****d it up this time! What do I say now? I was still standing there, completely frozen. I just wanted to shut my eyes and then realise it was all a dream once I open them. But that wasn’t going to happen. I need to say something, do something... anything! I cleared my throat and turned around to face him. My cheeks were bright red and he was grinning uncontrollably. I opened my mouth to speak, but nothing came out. I had no words, no explanation to tell him. I looked down at my feet and then slumped my body. I sat down on the bed and put my hands over my face, rubbing my temples as I stroked across my forehead. Leon took a moment before coming over to join me.
“Maria, I know it’s bad timing, but I really do love y
