CASTED
ELLIANA'S POV
Days turned into weeks, and Tom's attempts to win me back didn't cease. He would show up at my work, bringing me coffee and flowers, trying to wear me down with his charm.
But I wasn't having it. I was still hurt from his past behavior, and I didn't trust him.
"Tom, I've told you before," I said, exasperated. "I'm not interested. Please leave me alone."
But Tom just smiled, his eyes crinkling at the corners. "I'll never give up on you, Elliana," he said. "I love you."
I rolled my eyes, trying to appear unmoved. "You don't even know what love is," I said, trying to sound harsh.
But Tom just chuckled. "Oh, I think I do," he said. "And I know I love you."
I sighed, feeling a sense of unease. Why couldn't he just leave me alone?
But deep down, I knew the answer. T
