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**Axel Pov**

"Please leave and never return " Eliana's words sting. Why is she so bitter today?

She wasn't like that the first day I met her at her house. Why is she behaving like this now?

She walked away before I could have a chance to say anything.

Damnit! I followed behind her. "Wait Eliana. Please listen to me."

I don't care who would see me begging her, I will. She should just listen to me. That is what I want. Afterwards, she can make her decision, but at least she should know the whole truth first.

I went through the door I saw her go through. It is where the food is prepared.

She looked shocked once more. She walked quickly towards me.

"Axel, what is wrong with you!?" She came closer and whispered. "Are you trying to get me fired!?" She then looked around.

I noticed we have started getting an audience. The people in the kitchen looked at us strangely.

"I need to talk to you. It is important." I looked back at her. "I am not leaving until you listen." I might have to be stu