In the morning, Roman had his ticket ready and headed to the airport but the plane was delayed and he was to arrive in NewYork at night.Elle woke up when Selli and Axel were in her room.
Selli….Are you feeling better honey?
Elle….Not really mum.Did you guys stay up all night here?
Axel….We couldn't let you be alone.
Selli….Axel told me about Roman, i think you should talk to him first, maybe there some misunderstandings, his a nice boy.
Axel….His not nice at all.
Selli….Shut it.
Elle….I dont wanna talk to him, thats it.
Selli….Okay, no pressure.So, what happened between you and Nadia? Why did you guys fight?
Elle….Ugh, she said she hates me because of i treated her as my minion and she was very involved in breaking me apart with Roman.
Axel….What?
Selli….Why would she turn on you for such nonsense when you've been nice to her? Ugh, thats why i dont like girlfriends, luckily Nara is different and undramatic.
Axel….That girl is unbelievable!
Selli….Let me go and get you something to eat so dont stay in bed, get up and shower.
Selli left.
Axel….God! Am in shock right now, like what's wrong with people?
Elle….I was shocked too.To be honest, I liked Roman way back and when Lyn set our house on fire, I felt awkward living in Mrs Nara's house since Roman was there.But when I was discharged from the hospital and mum renovated this house, i felt relief because I had embarrassed myself infront of Roman when I confessed to him the night i was abducted.
Axel….Okay, this is new to me.
Elle….Anyway, our contract ended with the university, right?
Axel….Yep! They want us to renew it.
Elle….You should renew, I dont want to.Do me a favor, go to the ATM and check how much money I have on my account.
Axel….Why?
Elle….Just do it Axel.
Axel….Alright, also, the university sent us our money yesterday so we are now rich, we should flex and forget about those assholes.
Elle….Oh please Axel, i wanna wash up now so move it.
Axel….Fine!
Axel went and checked her account balance and after went back home.They ate together breakfast and Elle didnt cry again.
Elle….How much is there?
Axel….Someone is rich, huh?
Elle….Stop messing around Axel and tell me already.
Axel….Well, you have 500k.The 400k is from our contract with the university and the rest are your savings, wow! Pretty impressive.
Elle….Good! Aren't you gonna go to Zara today?
Axel….Maybe later, I wanna hung out with you.
Elle….Come on, am fine now, okay? Just dont worry about me, am really okay.
Axel….If you say so.I should get going anyway, Mrs Nara allowed me to part time at the resort during the holidays and you too, but I will tell her your sick.
Elle….Thanks Axel, you know, you will always be my bestfriend and my young brother, and I really love you dude.
Axel….Aw, not touching enough unless you treat me to pizza and mum.
Elle….Why didnt you tell me? If you crave something just tell me okay?
Axel….Stop that, I also got paid by the university so my 400k is untouched and my savings too.Also, mum said its her treat.
Elle….Still, we might be twins but I was born first so dont hesitate to ask me for anything.
Axel….Alright, I gotta run.
They hugged but Elle didnt wanna let go of him.
Axel….Thats tight, I need oxygen.
Elle….Hahaha, knock it off, okay, off you go.
Axel….Make sure you dont cry again, okay? Promise me.
Elle….I promise.
Selli….Axel, are you done? We have to leave.
Axel….Am done mum.
Selli….Elle my baby, if you want, you should come with us to the resort, I dont you to get bored here alone.
Elle….Its fine mum, am not a kid.
Selli….I know, but I will always worry about you guys.Dont miss lunch, I already prepared it so if your hungry warm it up and eat it.If there is anything you wanna eat tonight for dinner, let me know right away.
Elle….I will think about it and give you a call mum.
Selli….Alright, come here!
She hugged her too and they left her home alone.But once they left, she busted into tears again.Later, she packed her clothes in a suit case and shoes with her makeup.She ordered for pizza online and it was delivered urgently.
Elle….God, please help me and guide me.Hope what am doing is right, sorry mum and Axel, for once, am choosing myself.
She wrote a note and put it on top of the pizza box then left.As for Axel, he avoided Zara at the resort and she was hurt and confused.When it got dark, they got ready to go home.
Nara….Why dont you guys join is for dinner? Zara can go and pick up Elle and we eat together.
Selli….She's not fine but thanks Nara, maybe next time.
Roman….Hi guys.
Roman at last arrived and he found them before they left.
Nara….Finally! Took you forever.
Axel….I've been looking for you, glad to see you dude.
He rushed to him and punched him in the face twice, Roman pushed him away off of him as Selli and everyone rushed to them, Selli slapped Axel.
Selli….Are you crazy? Axel you promised, look at me!
Zara….Roman are you fine? Axel why did you that? What is your problem with him, huh? Say it!
Nara….Am confused.
Selli….Axel, apologise now to him.
Axel….Stay away from sister.
He said only that and walked away.
Selli….Axel, come back here! Oh dearly God, these kids will be the death of me.Am so sorry Roman about that.
Roman….Its…fine, but what did he mean?
Nara….Lets go sit down first.
They sat down and Selli told them everything.
Roman….What? Shit!
Selli….Is it true?
Nara….Am disappointed in you Roman, come on, this is Elle we are talking about.
Roman….I didnt do anything wrong, I need to see her.
Zara….Lets first treat your bruises.
Axel went home raged and went to Elle's room but she wasn't there.He thought she took a walk outside and he went to the kitchen for some water, he drunk four glasses non stop.Qhen finished, he saw the pizza box and a note on top, he read it.
Axel…."Mum, Axel, am sorry but I think I need space for now for all that has happened.Everyone I trust and adore ends up hurting me, I cant live in this society anymore.Its not about you guys, I will forever cherish you, but I made this decision so dont worry or look for me.I will always find my way back home to you".
He read it and started crying, he rushed back to her room and checked her wardrobe but it was empty.He called her mum and told her, they all rushed to the house.
Selli….Where is the note? Oh dear, is she crazy? She is twenty years and has the energy to run away from home? Where is she gonna stay? What is she gonna eat? Who is gonna look after her?
Selli started crying.
Nara….How did things get to this?
Selli….Nara, i failed as a mum, i shouldve took good care of my baby.She must've been hurting the whole day but yet pretended to be fine.
Roman….This is all my fault.
Axel….Its your fault and if anything bad happens to her, you will pay for it, I swear.
Zara….But he didnt do anything wrong, Pricka was the one who started this.
Axel….Is that her name? You knew about this whole thing Zara and said nothing to me?
Zara…No, i just found out last night…
Axel….Save it, I dont wanna hear it.Am gonna look for Elle.
Roman….Am coming too.
Nara….ENOUGH! Both of you should stop with this madness already! No one is going anywhere, and Axel, you cant leave when your mum need should the most, Elle has left, not you too.
Axel….Your right, am sorry mum, I just have alot on my mind.
Nara….Am sure Elle will come back, she just needs time to think.
Zara….Lets all sleep here tonight.
Axel….No, i think you guys should go home.I need time alone with my mum.
Zara….Axel…
Selli….You guys home, we will be fine.
Nara….Alright but I will be here first thing in the morning.
They left but Roman didnt go home, he stayed his car and cried, trying to call Elle but her phone was off.
Roman….I didnt mean to hurt her, how did she even know? Fuck me! What am I gonna do if I lose you for real Elle? I was falling so deep in love with you every fucking day, fucckkk!
He talked to himself and he after drove to his friend's house where he spent the night.In the morning, all friends went to see him and they tried to comfort him but he was hurting.As for Selli, she didnt sleep a wink at night.Axel woke up and made breakfast for both of them, his phone rung, it was Elle calling.
Selli….What?
Axel….Its Elle mum, shes calling.
Selli….Give me the phone.
She snatched the phone from his hands and answered.
Elle….Am sure its you mum, right?
Selli….Where the hell are you, huh? Where did you spend the night at? I want you to come back home this instant!
Elle….Calm down mum am fine.Stop worrying about me.
Selli….What now? You think your in a movie and your some superhero? Do you know how hard the outside world is?
Axel….Mum am not doing this with you right now, i will talk to you when your calm, tell Axel I will call him Axel, love you, bye.
Selli….ELLE!
She ended the call.
Axel…Sorry mum.
Selli….What is her problem? Gosh, being a mum is tough already and now a child runs away from home.You guys will be the death of me, she can do whatever she wants, I dont care anymore.
She gave him back her phone and went to her room.Zara called him, he took a deep breath and answered the call.
Zara….Hi.
Axel….Hi.
Zara….So um, can we talk?
Axel….I dont know, maybe.
Zara….Am outside your house, you gonna let me in or?
Axel….Oh, okay.
He went and opened the door for her, they went in his room and locked it.Axel sat on the left edge of the bed and Zara sat on the right edge of the bed both facing the wall.
Zara….I will go first.
Axel…Okay.
Zara….I really had no idea that Roman was in touch with his ex, I really didnt know.Also, your my guy and you know we gossip about everything, even our mums so do you really think I wouldn't gossip about Roman?
Axel….But still…
Zara….I dont wanna fight with you Axel, i failed to sleep last night thinking about everything, mostly you so dont treat me like this, please.Guess I will come back next time you will be ready to talk.
As she stood up heading to the door, Axel went and hugged her from the back sniffing her hair.
Axel….Am sorry, I was listening but didnt know how to start apologising to you.Your my girl and I will never replace you, I love you so much Zara.
Zara….I love you too Axel and to me, your irreplaceable too.
Zara turned and faced, they kissed sweetly.
Zara….I have to go, my mum is on her way to see your mum.
Axel….Can't you stay for like five minutes atleast?
Zara….What are you planning to do in those five minutes?
Axel….Our thing, you know.
Zara….Oh please you naughty boy, stop it.
Axel….Well, stop me if you dare.
He didnt allow her to leave quickly.