It was a week to exams and Leo came back from the trip he followed Amara to. I was bothered about why she didn't come but he said that she wanted to stay back and she had already made arrangements to write her exams online while she's there.

I asked what the case may be for her decision but he said that she wanted to be away from people and just be alone as she gathers her thoughts. I'm not lying when I say that I felt bad instantly when Leo told me the cause of their trip.

It was disheartening and I wished I could see her and console her, not like she will appreciate my presence but at least, to show that I care, which I really do. I said I didn't care about anything that concerns her but knowing this made me realize that I truly care about her or anyone.

It's hard to not care about people, especially when they are facing a stormy phase in life.

I can't imagine losing my mum, I will just die. She's my world and she means a lot to me.

With what we face in the past years, I can't imagine that at all. Losing her or any of my siblings, I'll rather die than lose any of them. They are my life, after GOD, like mum would always say. GOD is first before anyone else.

I told Leo to send my condolences to her along with some best wishes for her healing. I even wanted to call Amara to ask if she was okay but Leo advised against that. One reason being that she isn't fond of me yet, and according to how he explained things, I feel like they had an argument before he came here. I tried to ask further but he dismissed it and I had to let it go to not look pushy.

"Did you try to text her or call her at least?" I asked Leo when I came from the kitchen with two plates of small chops and settled beside him. We were studying in the dining area at my home.

Elle isn't done with class today so she's still at school. I have a day out with Becca after a study session with Leo, I still have to call Chris to discuss my plans on visiting my dad with him, he is the only one that understands that's why. Daniel went to hang out with a few friends.

"Ella" he sighs then took a samosa in his mouth, he chewed for a while before looking at my expecting eyes. "You're cute" he winked.

I could feel the heat warm up from my neck to my cheeks, he has his ways with words but now isn't the time to get lost in his compliments.

"Leo, come on, just try to be sure she's good," I said and he rolled his eyes.

"She's fine, I am sure about that and when Amara wants to be left alone, you better don't bother her else, you'll never get the end of it," he said and I pout "I thought you don't like her, your constant asking about her is really questioning," he said and I frowned at that.

"I am not heartless and I was really worried when you told me about the reason for the trip," I told him.

"If I didn't tell you, your mind will be cursing her for taking me from you for a while," he said and I groaned at that because it was true. If he hadn't told me the reason, I will think it was one of her many tactics to get Leo away from me.

"I am just bothered," I said then looked away from him "Forget I asked," I told him and closed the book in front of me.

I heard him sigh and could feel his gaze drilling a hole in the side of my head. I didn't bother to look at him and just stared at the snack plate. He held my hands but I didn't turn to him. He sighs again.

"I and Amara broke up," he said and that made me look at him with my eyes wide open. "That's why she used this as an opportunity to stay away from everyone," he said.

I couldn't explain what I was feeling at the moment, Happy? Sad? Remorseful? Joyful? I know they are giddy and happy feelings but now isn't the time to display such emotions. This is a sensitive time and even though I am glad that they aren't together anymore, I need to behave and not act like a heartless person.

"Really? When?" I couldn't keep the excitement from my tone.

"You are happy," he remarked with a light chuckle.

"I am just surprised and in wonderland of how it happened" I partly said what I was feeling.

"We broke up before she got the news of her parents but when she got the news, I knew she needed me more than anything and I had to be there for her, even when she rebelled against me and didn't want me to come, I knew she needed me," he said as he looks at the book on the table.

I didn't know that you can be so close to someone in just a few years of meeting. I and Leo have been really close right from when we were little and that's why we are close and inseparable but I didn't believe you can get as close as Leo and Amara in just three years and feel like you knew each other for many years.

"I am glad that you both aren't together but I am still sad about what happened to Amara, no one deserves that," I said truthfully.

"I know you are and I am hoping that she is fine. I will try to call her later, let's finish this last chapter then we'll go to the park and I'll call her when I get home"