2.(scenario) a family barbecue receives an unexpected guest

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"Are you alright sweetheart?"Eli's mother asked her concerned with her daughter's behavior in the last few months.

Eli sighed. She should have known that her mother would notice something was amiss, especially since she loved family barbecues. Still as much as she loved her family she couldn't help but wish she was somewhere else.

"I'm fine mum,"she said trying to brush her off, "I think dad needs some help with the meat, so… I better go and help him."

"No, sweetie, you are not fine! You have barely eaten anything, you have not spoken with anyone, you didn't even had your fight with your cousin!"

Eli looked down.

Elise Annabeth Stoner ", what had happened with you? You love family barbecues, you don't pass opportunity to tell your cousin off and now...Please tell me what it's the matter with you?"her mother asked, concerned in her voice."I want to help you, but if you don't tell me how, I cannot do so. You are my daugher. I will always be there for you if you need. I love you, no matter what may have happened. So, please, tell me."

"Mum, I told you...Ëli's words were cut off by her uncle 's shout

"Who are you? And what are you doing here?"he asked.

The person in question did not answer but rather continued walking until he was in Eli's visual range.

"Theo?"she asked surprised.

"Eli, do you know him?"her father asked.

"Yes, we are colleagues. But I didn't expect him to come here. This is my day off." she answered hoping that he would leave it at that.

"Indeed, i had not intended to come and intrude on your family day Mrs. Stoner, but I need to speak with your daughter."he said glancing her away while speaking.

"Sure, I'll leave you alone then,"her mother said and sent her "I will ask questions later and you better answer" look and Eli inwardly sighed.

"What are you doing here Theo? I thought you have made quite clear you don't want to have anything to do with me anymore."she stated trying to keep her voice from wavering. In truth she was very happy to see him. It was him that had made her behave so pelicurlary.

"I know, Elise, I know and I am so very sorry. I was mistaken. I need to talk with you.

"I'm listening."