Leo stood there, staring at Ari, but no words came to him. He felt a whirlwind of emotions, but he couldn’t find the right way to express them. Instead, he simply gestured for her to follow him. Without saying a word, Ari did as he asked, trailing behind him as they walked through the studio toward the inner room.
The silence between them was thick with unspoken thoughts, and as they approached the door, Leo suddenly stopped, causing Ari to halt as well. He turned to face her, his expression unreadable, and then, out of nowhere, he said, "TO HELL WITH ME, RIGHT?... WELL, TO HEAVEN WITH YOU."
His words hung in the air, heavy and confusing. Ari blinked, completely puzzled. What did he mean by that? Why would he say something like that now? She opened her mouth to respond, but nothing came out. She was too stunned to speak, and before she could gather her thoughts, Leo had already turned away, leaving her standing there, rooted to the ground.