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Elena's pov;

"Where were you young lady?"

I cheekily smiled. "Outside."

"From the past 3 and half hours?" Elias questioned.

I shrug and fidget with my fingers from behind. If he knew about the incident, he'll surely be angry.

Angry Elias is scary.

"I came like you wanted me too, soooo, can't you forgive me?" I pout, as I gave him the best puppy eyes I could muster. He sighs and shakes his head. "I was worried, Elena."

"Sorry." I muttered lowly, looking down.

He was kinda right though. I took quite a time. But it wasn't my fault, I had bumped into someone so wealthy, who could have squished me with his bare hands and to put a cherry on top, I didn't have money. Even if I'd asked Elias, he would ask several questions and this would eventually lead me to tell him the truth which I didn't want.

His hand flew to my head whilst giving me a sad smile. "Promise, you'll tell me beforehand if anything happens, okay?"

I nod. "Ofcourse, Eli."

"Great. Now let's get you some snacks? And then we'll