STOLEN ITEM
ELLIANA'S POV
I couldn't believe what Tom had just said. "I don't know, Elliana." Those three words echoed in my mind like a cruel mantra.
I felt a pang of disappointment and frustration. I had opened up to him, shared my feelings, and this was his response?
"Tom, please," I said, trying to keep my voice steady. "You need to understand. We can't just ignore this."
But Tom just shook his head and stood up, his eyes avoiding mine. "I need time, Elliana. Just leave me alone."
I watched him walk away, feeling a sense of despair wash over me. What had I done wrong?
As I sat there, trying to process my emotions, I saw Stacy walking towards me, a smug look on her face.
"Well, well, well," she said, her voice dripping with sarcasm. "Looks like Tom's finally seen the light."
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