Olivia pov I squeezed my eyes shut, begging for David to pick up the phone. "Answer the call, damn it!" I muttered, pacing around my bathroom while trying to reach him. The walls felt like they were closing in, and the sound of the ringing echoed in my ears, amplifying my anxiety. Of course, he wasn’t picking up—this guy never answers on the first try. I dialled again, but it just kept ringing, each tone a reminder of my growing frustration. Maybe he’s in a meeting; he always silences his phone during those. I let out a frustrated sigh and tossed my phone aside, glancing at my reflection in the mirror. Not bad, I thought, wearing a black baggy sweater that hung comfortably off my shoulders and skinny jeans that hugged my legs just right. I pulled my hair into a ponytail, the familiar motion calming me slightly, and added a bit of makeup—a swipe of mascara and a hint of blush to bring some colour to my cheeks. I felt decent enough, ready to face the world outside my bathroom do
Olivia pov "Eat this; it’ll keep you fit. If you get fat, you’ll look ugly. People will think David Dawson, the handsome guy, has a wife with a fatty ass," Amelia said, rolling her eyes as she popped a piece of broccoli into her mouth. I frowned at my plate, filled with broccoli, which I absolutely despised. Plus, wasn’t she just calling me fat? I sighed, thinking that if I weren’t at David’s house for dinner with his family while he was away, I might just lose it on her. Instead, I forced a smile, trying to keep the peace. "Amelia, behave," David's mom interjected, her tone a mix of reprimand and concern. I turned back to Amelia, feeling a surge of defiance. "Well, even if I do end up being fat, your brother still chose me, so I really don’t care," I shot back, my voice steady despite the tension in the air. I noticed David’s dad expression darkened at my words, his brows furrowing slightly, and Amelia’s smile vanished, replaced by a look of disbelief. "I’m not like you, spendin
David pov "The food is amazing, right David?" the investor said, forcing a smile out of me as I downed my red wine in one go. What’s happening to me? I usually pay attention at every meeting or dinner party for our company, but right now, I can’t focus. The only thing on my mind is Olvia. Is she sleeping well? Eating properly? Is she having nightmares without me? At least I feel a bit better knowing my mom called yesterday, saying she wants Olvia to spend some time with her, so she’s taking her home. Honestly, I can’t wrap my head around it. Maybe she wants to get to know Olvia better. I know my mom loves me, but she doesn’t show it much because of Dad; she loves him more than anything. I really want to say no, but I don’t have a choice. It’s better for Olvia to be with my family than to be alone. What worries me is Amelia. I haven’t talked to her since I told her to cut ties with Zayden. I doubt she’ll actually listen to me and stop seeing him, and I’m afraid she might spill ever
Olivia pov "Mom, don’t do that! You’re ruining it!" I yelled as David's mom dumped a ton of chocolate into the cake mix we were making. She just laughed and said, "Aren't we all chocolate lovers?" I sighed, "Yeah, but not until you both end up with diabetes!" I said, hearing me. She shot me a playful glare that made me burst out laughing. I never expected that hanging out with David's parents would make me this happy. David's mom told me to call her 'Mom' since I'm marrying her son, which is kind of sweet. After chatting with David's dad that night, I felt way more at ease. He's pretty chill and laughs with us, but he can get annoyed easily, just like David. Right now, Mom and I are in the kitchen trying to bake a cake. Honestly, Mom doesn’t really know how to bake, but I’m teaching her, even though she’s not really paying attention. I always wished I had this kind of bond with my real mom, but now I do. "Olivia, I never thought baking a cake would be this hard," Mom sighed. "It’
Olivia pov I'm chopping veggies in a fit of anger while stirring the boiling soup. I can't even talk to David right now. I want to buy something, but I can't. Just as I'm about to head to our room, Mom stops me to ask for help with dinner, so I'm stuck with that. And David? He’s still upstairs, really getting on my nerves. First, he brings home some girl who’s clearly after him, and now he won’t even explain himself. But honestly, why would he? It’s just a marriage of convenience, and we can’t stand each other. Lost in my thoughts, I accidentally touch the hot pot and yelp in pain. "What the hell do you think you’re doing?" I hear a voice say. I look over to see David leaning against the wall, looking at me with that annoyed expression. He notices my burned hand and comes over, grabbing it and putting it under running water. I shut my eyes from the pain but then open them to see him in a casual t-shirt and grey pajamas, still somehow looking handsome. "Stop looking at me," he sa
David pov I slowly lift my gaze to the closed door, which has been shut for two minutes. The silence in the room feels heavy, almost suffocating. I let out a sigh, tossing my phone aside with a little more force than necessary, and get up from the bed. Why isn’t she coming in? Is she busy with my mom? The thought gnaws at me, and I plop back down on the bed, my curiosity getting the better of me. Is she getting too cosy with my family, especially my dad? Olivia seemed pretty chill, so maybe my dad is too. I’ve never seen him like this before, laughing and joking in a way that felt foreign to me. Ugh! I get up again, pacing the small space of my room, heading toward the door. Come on, I’m waiting! Why is she taking so long? Suddenly, I hear footsteps approaching, and I dash back to the bed, grabbing my phone in a desperate attempt to appear nonchalant—pretending I’m not bothered at all. Of course, I’m not! Right? The door swings open, and I clear my throat, trying to mask the flutt
Olvia povI toss my hand to the side and feel around, tapping the bed as I slowly open my eyes, only to find it empty. I sit up, wondering where David is. Ugh, I’m so tired, I mumble to myself, resting my head in my hands. Last night was rough; David slept on my chest the whole time, making it impossible to get comfortable. But hey, at least he’s okay now. A small smile appears as I think of his face. Ugh, seriously, what a pain! I groan and flop back onto the bed. I grab my phone and see it’s already 10 AM. Oh no, I overslept! I jump out of bed and rush to the bathroom for a quick shower, then throw on my cute navy blue dress. I leave my hair down and dash downstairs. As I reach the living room, I spot Dad sitting on the couch, reading the newspaper. I plop down next to him and ask, “Where is everyone?” He glances at me and replies, “You woke up late.” I nod, “Yeah, I know.” He continues, “Your mom’s in the kitchen, but I’m not sure about David.” That confuses me, so I ask, “Why do
David pov I trust my husband. That word—trust—keeps echoing in my head, a relentless mantra that both comforts and torments me. I toss my pen onto my desk, the clatter breaking the silence of my office, just as my company phone rings, pulling me back to reality. I pick it up, my voice steady as I say, "Sir, you have a meeting, and I have some files to send you," my secretary informs me, her tone professional yet tinged with concern. I let out a sigh, the weight of the day pressing down on me. "Cancel everything; I’m not coming into the office," I reply, my voice firmer than I feel, and I hang up abruptly. Leaning back in my chair, I feel the heaviness of my thoughts settle around me like a thick fog. She believes in me—no one else has that kind of faith, not for money or anything else. Just me. But Lilly is about to disrupt my peace at home, while Olivia handles everything with a level of maturity I never expected from her. Lilly walks into my office, her arms outstretched, trying