Olivia and Jason had reached a mutual understanding, and in the midst of their busy lives, Jason hurried off to work, promising to buy an engagement ring and to eventually marry Olivia's mother, Mary.Upon returning home, Olivia found Reuben drinking water in the kitchen, while David lounged in a chair, and Mary deftly prepared a fruit salad."Reuben, can you take Olivia shopping for a bit?" David said, interrupting Reuben’s thoughts. "Olivia will need something to wear for the wedding, as well as some new clothes for her room."Olivia hesitated at the suggestion. She was not eager to be in Reuben's company again, especially after the embarrassment she had felt the last time they had interacted. Reuben was not just a friend; he was the source of her worst memories from school—the boy who had bullied her. The thought of spending more time with him filled her with dread."That's a great idea, love," Mary chimed in cheerfully. "I've always wanted to revamp her wardrobe, but funds have be
As they turned to their left, they encountered other employees waiting to meet them.The women's eyes widened upon their entrance, all their gazes fixed solely on Reuben. Not that Olivia expected anything different, she thought to herself."Ladies," the woman began, "I want you to find some outfits for this young woman. We also need you to find a beautiful dress—anything suitable for a wedding reception." The woman concluded."I want the best that you have." Reuben interjected.The woman nodded, responding."Of course, only the best for you."For some unknown reason, Olivia felt a wave of nervousness wash over her. The woman took measurements and scoured the surrounding area as Reuben sat in a chair, watching.Once they finished, all the employees disappeared into the back, likely searching the storage rooms.A few minutes later, they emerged with a long satin red dress featuring a daring slit to the side. They ushered Olivia to the dressing room, and, albeit hesitantly, she slipped th
In the morning, Olivia woke up yawning and opened her eyes to a room that felt unfamiliar; it was her first time sleeping at the Foster's'. As the events of the previous day flooded her mind, she buried her head into the pillow and groaned out loud. It would take time to get used to this new life, Olivia thought. “Olivia,” she heard her mother call from the doorway. “Can you please wake up? We have a long day ahead of us today,” Mary added. Olivia frowned. A long day ahead? she thought. No one mentioned anything about that yesterday. Then again, she should have expected it, considering the wedding was just a few days away.“Okay, Mother!” Olivia shouted loud enough for her mother to hear.She went through her morning routine, got dressed, and made her way downstairs. She found Reuben waiting by the front door with the keys in his hands. Reuben's eyes immediately locked onto Olivia's. She had to grip the railing tightly to keep herself from stumbling down the flight of steps. Ol
It was the day before the wedding, and Olivia and her family were already in Paris. She tried to focus on the conversation around her, but finding a clear thought proved impossible; all she could think about was searching for Reuben.Since the day he had dropped her off at the hospital—the very day he had saved her—Olivia hadn't seen him. She was unsure whether Reuben was avoiding her because of his girlfriend or if he was simply trying to distance himself due to the pressing questions that weighed on her mind about the accident.Desperation gnawed at her. Why did she want to know the details of her rescue? Olivia still clung to the hope that everything she had experienced was a misunderstanding, but Reuben's silence only fueled her imagination, leading her to darker, unthinkable conclusions.As a girl who loved watching movies about avatars and galaxies, Olivia often found herself lost in fantasies, envisioning that perhaps those flights of fantasy could be real. She knew it was absu
Olivia's body froze, unable to move even an inch as she processed Reuben's words. She was incredulous; was he really asking her to be the lead actress in his upcoming film? The thought raced through her mind."Isn't there a rule against that?" she queried, her confusion evident. "How can they hire me for such a significant role when I've never acted before? People are definitely going to talk." she added, recalling how the gossip had flowed when she had gone shopping with him.Reuben tilted his head, a playful smirk on his face. "Let me handle that. If your acting is good, no one will have anything to say—trust me. This could be your debut movie."Olivia was left speechless. It was astonishing that Reuben, who barely knew her, had such faith in her abilities."I don’t know what to say,” she admitted. “And I haven't had a chance to properly thank you for saving me that day, and now this."Reuben smiled, a sight that took Olivia by surprise. Since arriving at the mansion, he had always
"Oh," someone remarked from behind Olivia. "You’re here too."She quickly turned on her heels to see Melissa glaring at her."Um, hello." Olivia managed to reply, acutely aware that Melissa likely had no desire to engage in conversation.With narrowed eyes, Melissa stepped closer to Olivia, poised to say something when her expression suddenly shifted in shock. Something had clearly startled her, leaving Olivia bewildered.In a surprising turn, Melissa abruptly pulled away and stormed off, anger etched across her face.Had Olivia missed something significant?Chase hadn't anticipated feeling such a strong reaction towards Olivia. Her presence seemed to hijack his body’s responses, and when Reuben was caught being affectionate with Jason, he nearly lost his composure.Chase resented the thought of Olivia being with Jason, unable to bear the sight of her smiling at her boyfriend. He longed to be the sole man eliciting that beautiful smile from her.Reuben, on the other hand, was perplexe
It was the day of Mary and David's wedding in Paris.Olivia stared at her mother in her wedding dress; she looked absolutely beautiful."You are the perfect bride, Mother," Olivia said, continuing to gaze at her in awe.Mary smiled, tears glistening in her eyes. "I can't believe this is happening. It feels like a dream.""There's my beautiful daughter and grandchild," Olivia's grandfather said at the door. "It's time to walk you down the aisle."Mary, Olivia's mother, nodded and laced her arm through his. Olivia picked up the bouquet from the table and walked out into the garden. As the maid of honor, she was expected to walk down the aisle before them.Olivia held her head high and, after taking a deep breath, began to walk down the pathway. She could feel eyes on her from every direction.The crowd was thick, and everyone there seemed extremely rich. After what felt like an eternity, Olivia finally reached the groom and the best man, Reuben. Against her better judgment, she stole a
Reuben found himself alone with Olivia in the house for two long days, and his thoughts spiraled into an abyss of desire that he couldn’t shake. Despite the fact that Olivia had never stepped foot in his room, the idea of her lying in his bed ignited a fire within him, making It impossible to think of anything else.When it came to his responsibilities with Melissa, Reuben prided himself on his self-control. But Olivia was an entirely different matter altogether. No matter how far apart they were in proximity, the mere sight of her sent his body into a frenzy. It was as if a magnetic force drew him towards her, compelling him to close the distance.It should have been easier to resist the urge to seek her out, especially with the wedding looming just days away, yet Reuben found himself sitting in his car several times, yearning to catch even a glimpse of Olivia. The anticipation clawed at him, making every moment apart feel longer and more unbearable.When his father, David, suggested
Olivia took a deep breath, trying to suppress the whirlwind of emotions bubbling within her. Jason had always been there for her, showering her with kindness and attention. He was sweet, dependable, and genuinely cared about her. But now, her heart seemed to play tricks on her, longing for Reuben, the very person who had been a constant source of torment before this surprising turn of events.With a trembling hand, she clicked on the message from Jason, fully aware that she needed to navigate her feelings carefully. She had to be honest with herself, and with Jason, about the internal conflict gnawing at her.The message read: "Hey Olivia! Just wanted to check in on you. I heard about everything that went down yesterday. I hope you’re okay. If you want to talk, let me know."Her mind raced. How could she explain that despite all of Jason’s kindness and how good he was to her, she couldn’t help but feel this magnetic pull towards Reuben? It felt disloyal, even though she hadn’t encoura
Olivia's heart felt like it was shattering all over again, fragments of doubt and fear threatening to consume her. She didn't want to believe Melissa, but the weight of uncertainty was too heavy to bear. Reuben, the man she loved, might truly be leaving her for someone else—someone from another world, another reality. As she stood frozen at the doorway, every second seemed like an eternity. The sound of Reuben's car pulling into the driveway had ignited a spark of desperation within her. She needed to confront him, to hear his voice and read his eyes, to determine once and for all what was real and what was false. The anxiety rushing through her veins made her feel vulnerable, exposed. When Reuben finally approached, his presence both soothed and terrified her. She could see the conflict in his eyes; he was battling with something he had yet to disclose. Did he know the gravity of the situation? Did he know the torment that was twisting Olivia's insides? His slow steps were like an
Reuben groaned out loud and squeezed the steering wheel tightly. "Stay away from me. That's going to help me much more than you think."He heard Olivia gasp and knew that he had just hurt her feelings, but he had no time to explain anything to her right now. Reuben was in too much pain, and it was already so hard for him to resist her. If Olivia was next to him, he wouldn’t be able to last much longer.As they pulled up to the parking lot, Olivia turned to Reuben, and he tried not to look at her, knowing she was far too tempting."I know I’m not your type and I always cause trouble for you. So I understand why you don't want to be with me. And I won’t ask that of you again." Olivia said in a broken voice that pierced his heart. "But there's just one thing I want to ask you: don't just ever leave. I don't care if we can't be together. It will suck knowing that I have these feelings for you that I can barely control, but what will hurt more is not having you by my side."Reuben went rig
Reuben had turned Olivia down yet again, but this time, she understood his reasons. He wasn't the same as her; he was different—much different. How could they ever be compatible when Reuben wasn't even human? There were things about him that Olivia might never grasp fully. Yet, despite this awareness, her body still craved him. Olivia still wanted Reuben. He was the first man with whom she had felt such a profound connection—not even with Jason at school or Jerry, her first boyfriend, who had somehow happened to be human.Olivia knew that just yesterday she had claimed she needed to move on, but today proved to be another battle. Her heart and mind were totally at odds, fighting against the very idea of detachment. It didn't help that Reuben was wearing a black t-shirt, accentuating his muscular arms. Did he even realize the effect he had on her? Who was she kidding? Any color would suit him—he was that undeniably good looking."We have another scene to shoot on set." Reuben informe
Should Olivia call for help? The thought crossed her mind, but she hesitated, not wishing to embarrass Reuben yet again. Such an outcry would undoubtedly make headlines, and Olivia wanted to avoid that at all costs. She had already done enough damage to his reputation, but if these men persisted, she might have no choice but to scream for assistance."Olivia?"At that moment, Olivia looked up and caught sight of Reuben. He paused, taking in the scene before him.His eyes began to glow—not the familiar golden hue Olivia had seen before, but a striking dark blue. It wasn't just Olivia who noticed; the men around them were equally startled."What the hell is he?" one of the men shouted in fear.Olivia gasped in horror as she watched the two men lift off the ground, seemingly suspended in mid-air with no one touching them.She turned to Reuben, her eyes wide, but rather than feeling frightened for her own safety, her concern shifted to him. Anyone could walk in and witness what was happen
Reuben found himself captivated by Olivia as she gracefully descended the staircase, her long legs commanding his attention. It took considerable effort to tear his gaze away; the stairs seemed to stretch on interminably, a feeling he had never experienced before.As Olivia approached, Reuben instinctively closed his eyes, his body igniting with a rush of awareness at her proximity. He clenched his jaw, grappling with a wave of lustful thoughts that threatened to overwhelm him.“Are you ready?” Olivia whispered, her voice carrying an inviting tone that further stirred Reuben’s emotions.Once the evening concluded, he would need to make another appointment with the doctor. This reaction to Olivia was not typical, and he sensed that something deeper lay behind it.He couldn't recall anyone on his home planet being so infatuated with a woman. Even his parents, despite their affection, never displayed such overt adoration in his presence.“Yes,” Reuben replied, his voice sounding rough to
Olivia couldn't explain it, but something deep within her told her that Reuben would leave her the moment she discovered his secret. Because of that, she preferred to let him live his life without interference.As she pondered this, a sound interrupted her thoughts—the unmistakable sound of a door closing. Was Reuben back home already? Olivia's heartbeat quickened at the mere thought of it being him.She tried to compose herself as she walked toward the door, excitement bubbling within her at the prospect of seeing him once more.Her heart stopped for a split second when she spotted Reuben just a few feet away. His eyes locked onto hers at the same moment, but within those familiar depths, she saw an overwhelming sadness that sent a wave of ache through her chest.What happened? Why did he look as though he had been completely defeated by something or someone? Olivia pondered to herself, her mind racing.She yearned to run into his arms, to hold him close and shield him from whatever
Reuben packed his car near Melissa's and got out to speak with her.Melissa was hanging on the side of her car. "I'm sure you are here to apologize." she said, dropping her purse into her car through the open window."Melissa," Reuben whispered. "please don't make this difficult for me. We've known each other even before we came here to Earth. You were the only woman in my life for the longest time. I care about you deeply." Reuben stepped closer to her and continued."But I no longer want a relationship with you. The woman I once knew is no longer there; you have changed. I have spoken to you about this multiple times, and you continued to dismiss it." Reuben said, looking Melissa in the eyes."I’ve tried to keep the relationship going for you. I have given you more than a year to try and make it work. I just can’t keep pretending that I want this when I don’t." Reuben concluded.Melissa gripped Reuben's arms and glared at him as though she just wanted to slap him. "You don’t mean th
Olivia could hear Melissa's piercing screams of Reuben's name behind them, and she braced herself for the inevitable headlines that would invade the entertainment news tomorrow.As they stepped outside near the parking lot, Melissa closed the distance between them with a fury that was palpable. "What the hell is wrong with you?" she shouted at Reuben. "You totally embarrassed me in front of all my friends!"Reuben released a deep breath, loosening his tie in frustration. "I wouldn't have had to act that way if you hadn't tried to humiliate Olivia. She did nothing to deserve that."Melissa narrowed her eyes, a challenge evident in her tone. "Is that really the reason, or is it because you were jealous that some guy was hitting on her?"Reuben's eyes hardened at her accusation. "I don't think I can do this anymore, Melissa. We’ve been having these arguments for years, and I’ve finally had enough. I care about you, but it’s best if we remain friends." The seriousness etched on his face