LEO'S POV

　　I held the velvet box in my hand, and it felt really heavy. It was like all my hopes and fears were pressing down on it. When I opened it, I saw a gorgeous silver necklace inside. It was sitting on a bed of black velvet, and there was a single pearl that looked like a teardrop at its center.

　　This necklace was a lot different from the fancy ones Nina was used to. It reminded me of simpler times, like our first date. I had bought her a similar necklace ...