**Eliana Pov**Thinking I would be able to give Axel a chance, I asked to meet after my shift was over. But what chance could I possibly give someone that had chances for 5 years?I didn't know why, but meeting him here just made me pour out my mind without hesitation. I noticed he was speechless. Damn right he should be.He realized I had figured out the reason he came back now. He probably didn't want me finding out."You got it all wrong --"I cut him off before he could finish his sentence. "I don't want to ever see you again. We don't want you and we definitely don't need you."I said. I could see the bus coming now. "I hope your people caught this on camera?" I finally said before turning away from him. The bus stopped then and I got in. I was making a silent prayer for Axel not to think of following me by also getting into the bus To my dismay, he did. Immediately I turned to sit, I saw him tailing me behind. I sighed in exhaustion. It seems Amelia will be staying for the nigh

**Eliana Pov**"Mummy..." Amelia called again. With a shaky voice this time around like she was about to start crying.She was napping earlier, knowing she is a light sleeper, I tried to talk softly so that I wouldn't wake her up. But Axel kept trying to get under my skin. Now our argument woke her up.I turned to go to her but to my dismay, Axel beat me to it. He rushed towards her and picked her up into a hug.She got scared a little at first, but she then relaxed. She kept looking at me, while Axel had his back to me.He turned around and what I saw softened my heart a little, Axel was in tears. Now it is my turn to be shocked by his affection.He is not going to make me feel bad. I am not going to feel bad."Hi little one. It is lovely to finally meet you" Axel spoke and released Amelia from the hug, but she is still in his arms.Amelia looked at him with confusion. She has her hands on his shoulder to hold herself away from his body, as if she doesn't want him too close to her.

**Eliana Pov**"I am ready." Amelia repeated, due to my long silence.I am trying to choose the right words with her. She is just a child. I have to say what she can easily comprehend and at the same time, not make anyone look bad in the story."The man from yesterday is my daddy, right?" She continued."Yes he is." I finally spoke and leaned forward to hold her hand.Amelia gave a toothy grin. "Ok. Good." She nodded."Before I came to this town back then in our hometown, there came a time that your daddy had to leave for school. I also left the town because I wanted you to be happy when you were born."I purposely left out part of my stepmother's story. I don't want her hearing anything that will make her sad."So I moved here and I had you. I was very happy when you were born."I smooth her hair and smile at her. She smiled back."What about daddy? Why didn't you follow him when he was going to school?" Amelia questioned with furrowed brows.I had to think before responding again. "

**Jace Pov**I could tell Eliana also missed me as much as I missed her through our passionate kiss. What made it even better is that her ex boyfriend was watching us all this time. That gave me satisfaction.However, she cut it short saying something was burning and quickly walked to the gas and turned it off."I got carried away and now the sauce is burnt." Eliana's voice came out in a worried tone. Her cheeks were red.I chuckled a little "sorry about that." I leaned on the kitchen slab and folded my arms. I am not sorry for kissing her though. "What can I do to assist?" I offered.Eliana sighed. "I will just have to start over again, it won't take long-""Mummy, I am hungry" Amelia spoke as she walked to the kitchen area.Eliana looked at her daughter with wide eyes, then she looked at me. I am guessing she doesn't know what to do now.Few minutes later, we ended up eating out. All the four of us. Yes. Axel included.I drove with Eliana and Amelia, while Axel followed us in his

**Eliana Pov**Jace left for the city before the week runned out. He spent only five days in town, most of which was in my house. Those were the most amazing five days I have had in my life.Same-day Jace left, was the day I went to Zia's house. I haven't told her much and we haven't met in two days. Most of our shifts now at work differ."Girl! It's about time you remember you have a best friend here." She attacked me immediately we got in. putting her hands on her waist while speaking.Amelia gave her a hug before running inside the house. "I am sorry. I have been a little busy -" "More like a lot busy." She cut me off. "Are you dating both hotties!?" She continued after closing the door behind us."What!?" I chuckled. "Why would you say that?" I inquired."With social media existing, there is no secret in the world." She said, Don't tell me you didn't know.I was a little confused. She continued anyway after we sat down on a couch in their living room."There is a picture of the