OLIVIA.I made my way out of my office and after gently shutting the door behind me, I took the route that led to Davion's office and stroded towards it. When I arrived, I stood at the entrance and contemplated if I should knock or simply ignore. I chose the later after much hesitation and when I heard his voice giving me the go ahead, I opened the door to make my way through but stopped abruptly.Going in like this meant seeing him shirtless. I might not be able to do anything about it but at least, I can prevent my eyes from drowning in the ocean of his bare, sleek sinew of his chest."Are you not coming?" He urged and after taking a deep breath. I turned my back and slowly made my way backwards into his office.I heard his loud echo of deep chuckle when he saw me but I couldn't care less. I would not loose myself the second time because of him no matter who comes short. He could do whatever he did and laugh at me however he wanted to but it simply isn't going to change a damn thin
DAVION.I tried to stifle my laugh when she closed her eyes. She must have thought that I wanted to kiss her. I mean, I do. I would give anything in the world to have a taste of those lush, plump lips and in a very sober mood this time around. Her eyelash settled perfectly to frame her face and I took my time to admire the beauty standing in front of me. The last time I did have a taste, we were both drunk and neither of us were able to savor the moment properly.I would give anything to go back to that day and I would give anything to have warned myself not a take a drink or get drunk because I would be meeting Olivia but I didn't and besides, wishes weren't horses that we could ride.They were merely a fiction of our imagination. Plus, everything definitely happens for a reason. If I had been in the right frame of mind, I probably would not do anything to hurt Olivia. I knew that no matter what happens, I wouldn't be able to get intimate with her because I wasn't that type of perso
DAVION.I made my way outside the company's building with Olivia trailing a few feet behind me. I had no idea why she chose to stay that far away when we were literally going towards the same direction. I think it's because maybe, she doesn't want anyone spotting us together.She had always talked about how much she hated this place and how nosy the people were so it's only given that she tries to stay away from them as much as possible.We arrived at the parking lot and I opened up the door for her. She got in immediately and I shut the door after her before taking the wheel. Once seated, I started the ignition and pulled out of the building.The ride to her house was quiet and I couldn't help but wonder why? Olivia was never the one to keep quiet about anything. She always said something and made sure to give me an earful at the slightest so I don't know why she was suddenly quiet.Was she still feeling shy about what had happened earlier? Or was it my imagination playing tricks on
OLIVIA.When Davion had told me that he had a surprise for me, I couldn't believe it at first. I wasn't the one that was too keen on surprises and so, it piqued my interest. What exactly was the surprise that he was so excited to share with me?And when he had given me the envelope, I couldn't help but rack my brain on what it was about but when I opened it, I received the greatest shock of my life.There it was. Pictures of my mother fully awake on her hospital bed stacked up and embedded there. Davion had taken pictures of her secretly when she woke up and had brought them for me."She..." Words failed me to convey the emotions that I was actually feeling inside. "She's awake?" My voice choked with emotions as I felt the tear stray down my cheeks. "When? How did this happen? Why didn't the hospital call me?""Because I told them not to. I wanted to give you the good news myself and besides, I wanted to be the first to se that look on your face while I broke down the news to you as
OLIVIA."Tell me everything that had happened dear." Mom cajoled me. I was seated on the side of her hospital bed. Her hands were firmly held in mine and judging by how strong they were, I could tell that she was okay and getting better. Even her pale skin had added a little bit of color and she looked more alive than ever. I loved that she was okay. I loved that I got to see her like this. It means so much to me. "I've missed out so much that I think that I've been jetlagged." She laughed but I could see the pain through her eyes. She was hurt that she had been admitted here all her life.Mom was the type of person who loved fun. She loved to hang out and she was a sucker for romance and everything that would put a smile on her face. She loved being adventurous. She loved to travel and take the world under her feet. That's why when the news of her being diagnosed with cancer came into light, she couldn't bear it at all. It was like a piece of her had been removed and buried. Not to
OLIVIA."I can't wait to be discharged from this hospital. I'll feel so much at peace when I leave this shithole." Mom cussed and I couldn't help but laugh."Language mama. We're in a hospital." I hushed her like a child but she only smiled. We had been discussing non stop and for the first time in ages, I feel a lot lighter than I have ever felt in my entire life. It was like a new me had been reborn and I couldn't help the sudden rush of adrenaline in my veins at the moment. Everything was slowly falling into place. Clinton thought that he had me in a bind when he had refused to treat mother but I can't wait to see the look on his face when he realizes that she is very much alive and well."You don't think I know that. It feels so good to cuss out once in a while and I feel so extremely happy about it.""Judging by the happy smile on your face, I can tell that you do. It's showing. Just look at how much you're glowing." I teased and she laughed at my efforts of trying to be funny.
DAVION.I stepped into the ward just in time to hear Olivia backlashing me. At first I stopped to listen because I had found it funny that she would even address me in such manner in which I never expected her to.When we arrived at her mother's door, that's when it hit me that I had come empty handed on my first visit to see her. I was supposed to get something at least. It shows that I was being thoughtful and pretty much respectful. Besides, I would do anything to get on Olivia mom's good side. If she vounched for me then it would definitely make a lot of sense in getting her to like me.And that was the reason why I had left without informing her only to come back to the fact that I was now the center of the topic. It felt nice to know that she was talking about me. She never does that and most times, it left me wondering if she indeed sees me as a man or not.Stealthily, I walked into the ward and her mother spotted me. I signalled her to not say a word and to let Olivia continu
DAVION.Olivia watched as I fed her mother. I know that she wasn't happy with it but I couldn't do anything about it. Her mother had specifically chosen me to feed her and I had simply obliged to the request made by her. It wasn't my fault that I was the chosen one now."I really want to go home." She whined. "It'll be better taking care of myself at home than being cooped up here.""Mom, we've already talked about this. You can't leave. The doctor won't let you because you're not properly healed yet don't you see." Olivia tried to explain but her mother only sucked up like a child. Now I could definitely see the resemblance."I know but still, it wouldn't hurt to hope.""You're sick mom and besides Olivia is right." I chirped in. "You still have to go through a full evaluation and until we're given a go ahead by the doctors to discharge you, we really can't do anything to help you.""You call her mom now?" Olivia asked in surprise."Is that the only thing you heard in all my speech?
OLIVIA.SIX MONTHS LATER.It's been six whole months since the entire incident happened with Sabrina, her dad and my ex-husband. Sabrina and her father were sentenced to life imprisonment while Clinton was sentenced to twenty years in prison with no parole. My divorce with Clinton was officially successful and I got to receive half of his property and money. The evidence against my father was proven to be false and he was also released from prison as well. I visited mum to pay my respects and also tell her that I miss her alongside Davion.We had both decided to tie the knot after many ups and downs in our lives. I was excited because I would finally be getting married to love of my life and my childhood best friend. Mike's job pulled through and he left the country with Ezra. I later got to find out that they were in a official relationship with each other which was cute by the way. Davion promise to be by my side and he promised me forever. That accepted him into the family and he
OLIVIA.I had to say that it felt good to be back home after a these years. I felt refreshed and so alive that I had come back home. Davion and I were finally living together in his place ever since I came back from the hospital because I couldn't afford to go to mine after everything that had happened. My leg was healing slowly at its pace and everything could not have been better.The internet has been buzzing since the issue of my kidnap and who was behind it came to light. Davion's proposal for me had also gotten a whole lot of feedback. While people still trolled me by calling me names and bringing my divorce into the mix, some people actually supported and rooted for our love. I had told Davion that we needed to take things slow with each other because I wanted everything to calm down and the dust to settle."You're up?" He said walking into my bedroom. I had requested for a room of my own because I didn't want to share a bed with him. At least not yet and he was understanding
DAVION.Sabrina is shocked at my outburst and I could see the fear and worry in her eyes. She probably didn't expect me to say such in the presence of everyone gathered here but I don't care less. She has been using me as a puppet and it's finally her turn to be one."Davy what are you doing?" She asked, holding me by my arm. Her eyes opened wide as she looked around the crowd of people gathered who were muttering incoherent words at my outburst. Everyone was quite shocked and confused as well."You signed a contract and you promised to do this." She said through gritted teeth. "Don't embarrass and do the right thing Davion otherwise, you won't get to see the woman that you claim to love anymore."I chuckled. "I'm sorry Sabrina but this time, luck is not in your favour and the game is on you. I believed that you have done so much to ruin my life already so it's high time for you to face the damn music and you are going to face it head on."Her eyes widened and almost popped out of th
SABRINA."There all done" The makeup artist dad had told to make me up said to me. I felt the tears coming out from the corner of my eyes."Don't you want to see how it looks?" she asked again but this time placing the mirror in front of me. I took it from her and stare at my reflection in the mirror. Who would have thought that I will be getting married today and to the love of my life ever since we were little? I have always dreamt of this day and is finally becoming a reality for me.Most people might think that my life is being ruined because I am not getting married to love of my life but I can always say that my life has been nothing but beautiful at this point. Davion might not love me but at least I was finally getting married to him. He was finally going to be my husband after all of these years dreaming and wishing about it. It was finally becoming a reality and I can't help but smile at the outcome of everything.There was a time in my life when I wanted to get married to
DAVION.DAY OF THE WEDDING.I stood in front of the full length mirror as they adjusted the collar to my tuxedo. I can't believe that all my efforts to find Olivia these past few days has been futile. I have not been able to find anything about her and Sabrina had not slipped or given out a clue even by accident. It's as if she was being extra careful with everything.I even tried to fake date her so that she at least lets me know what was happening around her but her lips had been sealed shut. The more I thought about it the more frustrated I became. There was no escaping this one anymore because I was already tired on the spot and there was nothing I could do to free myself from this bind."Is the suit okay to your liking sir?" The man in charge of dressing up asked and I glared at him angrily."Do I look like I care if your suit is okay or not? I do not even want to be here in the first place neither do I care if I have to walk to that place in rags so please just do what you're
SABRINA.I am so happy that Davion had finally accepted that we are going to be together. I don't want to tell him this but I plan to stage Olivia's accident after our wedding so that he won't be able to talk to her anymore. At first I wanted to release her but when I thought about it, I decided against it. If I should release her then he would always find a reason to meet up with her and I won't have my shot at a happy ever after for myself so I will have to eliminate the threat if I am supposed to make things better for myself.My father has been right all along. Letting her live will only complicate things and I won't be able to get a grip of my home if she still alive and breathing so in order to secure my family in the future, I will have to make sure that she is no longer alive.I will make the Davion believe that everything is okay and immediately after the wedding, I am going to release her on on the way, I'm going to plan with someone to kill her so that no matter what happe
DAVION.I arrived at Sabrina's mansion with a box of chocolate on one hand and a rose petal on the other. There is only one way that I know on distracting Sabrina. It's giving her my undivided attention. And the only thing that she has ever wanted was to be with me for the rest of my life without anyone interfering and that's exactly what I was going to do. I am going to make her crave me to the point of utter madness where she would be to occupied to even think about Olivia. So that the investigator and Mike will be able to do their job in trying to locate her.I am right at the front door and security welcomed me in. I'm guessing that she had already told them not to stop me at the gate should in case I come to see her."Where is she?" I asked one of the maid who had come to usher me inside the house."Madam is in her bedroom but I will call her out for you." I nodded my head and she quickly rushed off to do as she had said. Few minutes later, Sabrina rushed down the stairs and flu
OLIVIA.I woke up to the sound of indistinct chattering. What's that smell? I feel like I'm about to throw up. I slowly opened my eyes but blinked severally to adjust the rays of sun passing through them. For how long have I been asleep? Did they drug me again? I opened my eyes tiredly. It took me a minute or two to realize that I was still in the cell looking cage where they had locked me up. My head was throbbing badly. it felt like someone was pulling a saw through it. I tried to move my leg but winced when the wound from the bullet shot through my veins.It has been five days since I was brought here. The people who kidnapped me has refused to tell me anything about my captor or who had sent them. I had spent the last few days shouting at them to at least let me talk to whoever was behind it but they refused. They kept on insisting that I was going to rot in here.I have never had any issue with anyone so I don't see a reason why someone will try to kidnap me when I have done ab
DAVION.I was still talking to Mike when they all arrived. If I didn't know any better, I'd think that they all came together judging by how they trooped into my mansion one after the other. Mike and Finne must really care about Olivia. When we were friends, he was always buried in work and never tried to make out time for anything but he was here today because I had mentioned Olivia. Does he really have feelings for her? Was she considering to be in a relationship with him before she was kidnapped? Does she like him or better question, are they planning to be together?"You called us all here?" He said out loud. "I know that it's about Olivia but why are we all here?""You're all here because I need your help." I said in a straight-forward manner without mincing words. This was already beyond me and I can't waste any more time thinking about the ifs and buts of anything at the moment. The main priority at the moment was figuring out where Olivia was and bringing her back to safety a