HAZEL
Nobody comes into the house that day.
I know it. I wait until midnight, telling myself I can handle it, until I finally can’t. I dump junk food all over the kitchen, leave the place dirty on purpose, and rush back to my room. Eventually, I fall asleep again.
When I wake up the next morning, the first thing I do is look outside.... Of course, it’s still empty. I already know the inside will match.
I walk around already deciding what I’m going to do today.
If Axel is watching through the cameras, then fine. I’ll give him a show. I’ll show him that I’m not bothered by this. That I’m actually enjoying it.
Today, I’m performing.
After my shower, I put on minimal makeup. I chose a nice dress. I even put on heels. I make sure I look my best. The moment I step into the hallway, I lo
