"Drink first." Zayden gave Olivia a glass of water to drink.
Olivia accepted the glass and took a big gulp of her drink.
"Are you calmer?" asked Zayden.
"Yes. Thank you," Olivia said.
Zayden was seated next to Olivia. "What happened? Why are you crying?" Zayden inquired, staring intensely at Olivia.
"I had a nightmare," Olivia sighed.
"What dream did you have that made you cry like that?" Zayden asked.
"I don't know; the dream wasn't very clear, but it was clear that I was holding a gun and shooting you right in the heart. I was terrified at the time, but I couldn't seem to control myself," Olivia explained.
"It was just a dream; calm down. Don't cry like that again," Zayden said, rubbing Olivia's head.
Olivia exclaims, "Yet, the dream was so real that I felt the tightness until I woke up."
"There is no need to think about it. It's obvious it was all a dream. How cou
"For now, don't ever peel your own fruit again; I'm afraid your hands will get numb and slippery again like yesterday and hurt your hands," Zayden said.This was Zayden's third time saying it since yesterday."Yes, Zayd. Just once I can hear it," Olivia chuckled."Still, I'm not at peace. Regarding your hand, we'll go to the hospital tomorrow morning to check on your health," Zayden said."Yes, I'll just follow you," Olivia replied.They were now at Zayden's villa. They sat across from each other at the dining table, enjoying breakfast."Alright, after breakfast, I'll take you to Mateus' company; I'll pick you up afterward," Zayden said."Aren't you busy picking me up?" asked Olivia. "You must have a lot more work; I'm sorry Clif has to do everything for you," said Olivia."So you care more about Clif than me?" asked Zayden, looking jealous."That's not it," Olivia replied."Anyway, I'll pick me up lat
"Oliv, are you sleeping?" Zayden rubbed Olivia's head, making her wake up from her sleep."Zayd?" Olivia opened her eyes and immediately saw Zayden in front of her. Then the woman tried to get up from her position and grimaced in pain, holding her head."Don't force yourself to get up; lie down first," Zayden said, helping Olivia to lay back down."You have a fever; rest. I'll ask the doctor to come here," Zayden said."What time is it?" asked Olivia, rubbing her face."At 10 p.m., you've been sleeping since the afternoon. Why lock yourself in the room? How would you have passed out on the floor without the spare key?" Zayden asked."I fainted?" Olivia frowned, as she didn't remember anything."Yes, you fainted earlier. I found you lying on the cold floor by the door," Zayden said.Olivia was pensive and recalled what had happened to her. She only remembered that she was crying in confusion, and suddenly her head hurt like it w
The next day, Olivia woke up from her sleep. She saw that the bed next to her was empty. She gradually got up from her position. Her head was already quite light and less painful. She climbed out of bed and searched for Zayden, but couldn't find him."I'm all sticky. I'd better take a shower," she muttered and walked into the bathroom.To relax her body, she soaked in the jaccuzi.After feeling better, she walked out of her room looking for Zayden but didn't find him until she arrived at the backyard, where he was swimming. Olivia walked over to the pool and sat on a lounge chair, staring at Zayden, until he surfaced and saw where she was."Why are you getting off?" asked Zayden, rushing up to the edge of the pool. His burly body was sexy and mesmerising, making Olivia unable to look away from him. The handsome man had stolen Olivia's heart.Zayden took his towel robe and wrapped his body in it. He now stood in front of Olivia and touched her foreh
"Why are you awake?" Zayden inquired, noting that Olivia had risen from her position."I'm incredibly bored, and my body will be in excruciating pain if I continue to sleep. I feel better anyway," Olivia replied."Rest for another day," Zayden pleaded."No, I don't want to; I'm not sleepy," Olivia replied with a sullen face. "You're already dressed; are you going somewhere?" Olivia asked."Yes, I have an appointment. Rest at home; I'll be back soon," Zayden said, kissing Olivia's forehead."Okay. Let's go home," Olivia said."Alright," Zayden replied as he walked away, leaving Olivia there alone."I wonder what I can do, huh? I'm so bored," Olivia complained until a call came in from a new number.Olivia frowned at the number but finally picked up the call."Hello."Olivia was confused because there was no answer from the other side. She glanced once more at her phone screen, where the call remained connecte
"Ivy, take Madame to the car," Zayden ordered."Yes, sir. Come, ma'am," Ivy invited.Olivia complied and left with Ivy, leaving Zayden and Aland behind.Zayden walked up to Aland with a sharp gaze."This is my final warning, Aland Banning said. Do not bother to see Olivia again!" Zayden said it with emphasis.Aland looked sharply at Zayden. "Mr. Zayden is too confident that Olivia will stay by your side," Aland said. "Sooner or later, Olivia will definitely come back to me!"Zayden smiled while there. "I'm telling you, Aland Baning. Don't let your hopes rise, as it can be painful to fall later due to disappointment. Zayden walked away, leaving Aland with a grin.Aland clenched his hands tightly and fixed his gaze sharply on Zayden's figure, flushing with anger.'You're going down later, Zayden Sanders. Olivia will definitely leave you! Olivia is the unexpected one—the one who will gradually shatter you. Aland thought.
"Ugh!" Zayden opened his eyes. He tried to adjust his gaze to the surrounding lights. "Oliv?"Zayden rose from his position and winced in pain, holding back his head."Rest first; your condition hasn't stabilised yet," Ariana said, making Zayden turn to Ariana, who stood there with her arms folded across her chest."Ari, what about Olivia?" Zayden asked."He already hurt you; you're still asking about it?" she asked."Stop acting like that. Tell me how, Oliv. You didn't do anything to him, did you?" Zayden inquired, looking worried."Can I do anything for him?" asked Ariana. "He's safe for now; he's still in the family ward. Ariana said, "Recover your condition first, then discuss him.""Don't try to run away and escape; I'll keep you here until you recover. And there's something I need to tell you about, Olivia," Ariana said.Zayden sat down, leaning against the gurney's head. "How long will I be here?" he asked."At le
Zayden laid down on the gurney with his arm around Olivia. He lightly patted Olivia's shoulder."I don't know why I saw you as Aland earlier. I saw Aland holding a gun with a terrifyingly sharp and obscene gaze," Olivia said. "I felt scared and didn't think to hit him; I didn't know it was you trying to calm me down."Olivia really felt guilty. "There's no need to worry; the wound is not severe."Zayden knew Olivia had realized something was wrong with her. She seemed hesitant and reluctant to ask Zayden."What's the result of my examination?" Olivia asked, making Zayden stay there."Is there anything serious going on with me? Why do I often have nightmares and even hallucinations? What's going on?" Olivia raised her head to meet Zayden's gaze."Actually, Oliv, you're pregnant. We'll be parents soon."Degh!"I-I'm pregnant?" Olivia rose from her seat in surprise and looked at Zayden."Right, you're pregnant. Perhaps due
Olivia opened her eyes to find an IV attached to the back of her hand. Then she looked around, and it was quite dark."Zayden?" mumbled Olivia, removing the IV from the back of her hand and getting off the bed. She walked out of the room, looking for Zayden."Zayden?" She continued to call but was still unable to locate him, until Olivia noticed a man outside the house through the window. He was sitting on the lawn in the night's darkness. Olivia smiled and walked over to him. She saw Zayden pouring chocolate liquid from a bottle into a small glass filled with ice cubes.'Is he drunk?' Olivia's mind rarely saw Zayden drinking alone like this."It's cold out; won't drinking make you even colder?" Olivia's question prompted Zayden to turn towards her."Are you awake?" Zayden inquired, moving to make Olivia sit beside him."Is anybody here? I had an IV inserted," Olivia asked."Yes, Ariana came with the gynecologist to take your blood sa
It was late at night, and the atmosphere around the Sanders mansion was getting quieter, as if the world outside had fallen asleep. Inside the spacious garden, there were Zayden and Olivia, who were enjoying a leisurely walk in the garden area.The pitch-black sky with no stars seemed to envelop them in a romantic atmosphere that made their hearts flutter. Zayden's embrace on Olivia's waist, who is pregnant, never leaves, signaling a deep love and a sense of protection that is irreplaceable, like he is a protector who is ready to face anything for the happiness of his wife and their future baby.“It's quite cold tonight,” Olivia said.“Do you want to come in?” Zayden asked.“No, I don't. I want to enjoy this relaxing situation with you,” Olivia said with a gentle smile.“If you feel tired, just say so. We can stop and sit down; don't push yourself, especially since you're pregnant with twins,” said Zayden.“No need to worry. I'm a strong mom-to-be,” Olivia chuckled. “Daddy is Zayden S
A few months later... “You're so beautiful, Ivy. And graceful, of course,” praised Olivia as her belly grew quite large. “I'm so fluttery, sis. Isn't my appearance embarrassing? I'm not used to dressing like this,” Ivy said very nervously there. “Of course not. I've taught you how to walk gracefully and quietly. So, don't let me down, okay?” Olivia said, making Ivy's face even more nervous. Ivy still couldn't believe that, like a dream, the day would come when she would tie the knot with Clif. Imagine that the man she had always rejected as a child, growing up together in Black Cat, would now be her husband.In the past, Ivy had always envisioned her life as that of a devoted bodyguard, protecting her superiors relentlessly, thinking of it as her life's purpose. She thought, Why bother thinking about love and relationships when there are more noble pursuits?However, all that starts to change when he has to be the bodyguard of Olivia,
“Mr. Zayden!” the call stopped Zayden who was walking in the corridor of the United Kingdom royal mansion. He was slightly startled and immediately stopped his steps, turning his head curiously towards the voice calling his name. At that moment, his eyes caught a group of women with big smiles on their faces, feeling a mix of confused and uncomfortable. “What's wrong?” he asked, trying to maintain a cool tone of voice despite feeling disturbed and uncomfortable inside. Suddenly, the swarm of women approached eagerly, each clutching a colorful bouquet of flowers, where the fresh scent of roses and lilies seemed to fill the air, plus some neatly wrapped gifts. Zayden had never imagined that he would be surrounded by fans from all walks of life, and perhaps because he had already won several tournaments, things felt a little different. One of them, with curly hair and sparkling eyes, stepped forward and handed over the large, beautiful-loo
“Oliv!” Zayden arrived at the room Olivia was in, his body covered in sweat and his breathing ragged from running from the field to this resting place. He had really had a grueling time on the field, contributing to every play. With his t-shirt soaking wet, Zayden felt extremely tired, but somehow, out of concern, he didn't care. When the door to the room opened, the fresh scent of air conditioning greeted him, and there, he saw Olivia asleep on the bed with her eyes closed. Ariana seemed to have just finished checking on her unconscious wife. “What about her? What's going on?” Zayden asked Ariana with concern and a very troubled look in his eyes. “Calm down, your wife is fine,” replied Ariana as she put the medical equipment back into her bag. “What's wrong? She wouldn't have fainted if she was fine,” Zayden protested in annoyance. “Calm down, Zayden. Olivia threw up quite a lot and collapsed from exhaustion,” Aria
“Wow, that looks like it's going to be interesting,” Kimberly said, looking at the field with enthusiasm. She kept looking at her husband, who was already preparing on the field with his team.“They're so dashing,” Evelyn said.“Hopefully this time they will win,” said Olivia.“You guys just calm down. They will win; they never lose. In fact, you should be worried about their opponents; after all, why do they continue to compete if it is clear who will be the winner?” said Ariana.“As usual. They just want to charm and show off their skills,” said Javeera.“So is it going to be boring?” asked Kimberly.“Of course not. When they show up, we'll enjoy it. Yes, that's another advantage of our husbands,” said Javeera, making the others chuckle.Olivia looked up at Zayden, who was wearing a blue cap and a white and blue team uniform that matched her perfectl
However, seeing the enthusiasm of the people around her, she began to feel excited to join in the fun, looking forward to the matches that were about to begin and feeling the warmth of togetherness amidst all the flashy crowds.“Olivia, come here,” Ariana called.“Can I sit with the ladies over there?” Olivia questioned Zayden.“Go ahead. I'm getting ready for the tournament,” Zayden said.“All right. I hope you do well,” Olivia encouraged her husband.Olivia sat down to join the women and immediately started talking about the tournament.“What tournament is being held today?” Olivia asked.“An object-shooting riding tournament,” Ariana replied.“They're going to be cowboys,” chuckled Rainy, Javeera's sister.And there was a sound from the podium area in the field area, signaling that the long-awaited tournament was finally about to begin
The following day, after breakfast, Zayden went with the men to do some horse riding and archery training. It turned out that they didn't have that much time to walk around. Ariana joined Olivia, and the women were practicing shooting exercises in the training room.“Oliv, can you ride a horse?” asked Ariana.“I've tried; it's just that I haven't ridden a horse in a long time,” Olivia replied.“I'll ask the ranch manager to prepare a horse that is completely tame for you. After shooting practice, would you like to try riding a horse? asked Ariana.“Yes, Sis.”Olivia saw Ariana as more cheerful, as if the burden on her shoulders had just been lifted from her. Even after the incident, Olivia did not expect to be close to Ariana again.The atmosphere inside the shooting range practice room mesmerized Olivia as soon as she entered. The room was much larger than she had imagined, complete with all the sop
“Is this the United Kingdom's royal house?” asked Olivia when they arrived.“Yes, this is the United Kingdom. Zayden replied, "This is the home of Archil and Javeera."In front of Olivia stood a United Kingdom royal castle that really fascinated her, like it came from a fairy tale she read as a child. The building was towering, with magnificent architecture that made anyone feel so small, coupled with ornamental details that emphasized the luxury typical of the British kingdom. Several formally dressed guards stood guard at the entrance area, looking dashing and serious, as if guarding the precious secrets kept within the castle's walls.The large windows gleaming in the sunlight added a sense of elegance to the building, making Olivia imagine how beautiful the view inside would be. And let's not forget the luxurious cars lined up in front, shiny and expensive-looking, making Olivia even more amazed. All this time, she thought the Sanders resid
"I can finally face the person who killed my husband!" Ariana exclaimed, causing Jakson to open his eyes. He was surprised to see Ariana standing in front of him, and behind her, Zayden, with her sharp eyes."Wh-what are you doing here?" asked Jakson, becoming agitated. He started to struggle, but the chains binding him were strong enough to overwhelm him."Am I wasting my time rebelling when I know I can't escape?" Ariana said this as she walked out of the cell. After a few seconds, she returned with a golf club and a whip in her hand."What do you want to do? Why are you carrying that?" asked Jakson apprehensively."Why do you feel scared just by looking at this?" Ariana inquired. "Didn't you arrogantly kill my husband and make Olivia hurt?" Ariana was very annoyed. "Don't tell me you're scared because you saw this.""Zayden Sanders! Please give me a chance; I can definitely be of use to you. Make me your partner; I'll definitely be more useful t