Colin POV " Yahhhhh" I screamed as we pulled the Mud pump from its position to the next. "Almost there, almost there " the third guy remind us as we kept pulling.I wipe the sweat from my brow as the hot Texas sun beats down on my back. I’ve been working on the oil rig for months now, a far cry from the tech founder work i’m used to. But right now I don't mind, I need to survive.This job is different. it doesn't require me to put on a fake smile and kiss up to people who I shouldn't kiss up to all day. I can just put in my hours, do my job, and not have to worry about anyone judging you. deep down I know it's not just the work that's changed. I've changed too.We pull the Mud pump to the new spot it needs to be. " You all did a good job," The third guy add. I rest my back on the wall slowly slipping to the floor as I felt worn out. I've been here for 5 months. It hasn't been easy. Dad still borders me a lot about money and whenever he feels frustrated, Mom keeps encouraging me. Wel
Colin POV “Shush” Olivia shushed me with a kiss. Pressing her body closer.I could feel Olivia's lips on mine, her body against mine, and for a moment, everything else fades away. It's just the two of us, like the last night we spent together.But then, I remember why I left her, why I ran away from it all. And a part of me knows I can't go back to the way things were.I break the kiss, stepping back and taking a deep breath. "Olivia, we can't do this. If this is why you are here we should just go out separate ways"" Okay, okay! I've heard you" she moved back but took my hand again as she led the way. When we got to my room, she stood in the middle staring at everything. Everything looked miserable." You live here?" She asked with an irritated expression on her face, I noticed but acted like I don't. " I'll go take my bath" I took a bowl. " You can sit on the bed....i mean mat" I gesture to the mat on the floor.Olivia nods slowly, I hope she backs off realizing I'm living this mi
Colin POVI stopped several Taxi, giving them my location but none agreed to take me home, giving the same reason " it's too far from here, just get a hotel for the night" they all say.I sigh, a sense of resignation hitting me. It seems that I'm stuck, forced to spend the night in Texas with Olivia, We arrived at the hotel." checking in?" The receptionist asks." Yes" Olivia replied, taking a step closer to the receptionist when she twist her ankle, she almost fell to the side immediately I held her." Here!" I took the card from her and hand it over to the receptionist, who checked us in."Room 203," she says. "Have a good night." She hand me back the card." Can you walk?" I asked Olivia who nod as I helped her to the hotel room. We got to the hotel room and I sat her on the bed.I knelt down in front of her as I helped her take her shoe off, she winc as I examine the ankle. " It's a little better I place her leg back on the floor.”I made to stand up when I heard my name "Colin
Colin POVFor the past days Olivia stayed back with me in Texas.I came back from work opened my door to see a different room, I'm i in the right room? I step back to leave when I heard "surprise!!" Taking a glance over at the person to see Olivia." Is this my room?" I asked. " Yes it is" she grin. Everything was different my mat was gone replaced with a bed, other things changed.my jaw drops as I survey the new, more homey look of my room. I'm speechless, unsure of what to say. Olivia just smiles, clearly pleased with herself."I thought the place could use a little love," she said, gesturing around the room. "What do I think?"I look around, still trying to process the transformation. "It's...it's amazing," I replied, my voice low and awed. "I had no idea you were this talented with interior design." Olivia laughsI took in all the little details. Olivia has clearly put a lot of effort into this, and it shows. "I wanted to make this place feel like home," she add, coming up behi
Paige POV." Jack, Jack!" I yelled as I followed Jack from behind trying to stop him but he kept walking. "Why can't I?" I screamed." you can't" he yelled turning around. " If it goes out, i'll loss my career and everything, she has two people behind her!." Only Jasper!" "And Her Father founder of Kings Group, Jasper and her Dad are scary!" Jack barked taking a step closer. " I prevent you from doing that because I know we might lose our lives if they find out. A late friend of mine once encountered Jasper in the states, he ruined my friend till he committed suicide. Just because Jasper doesn't say much or show himself doesn't mean he's calm, hurting his woman would provoke his wrath. you don't know the other part of Jasper, you don't know how scary he is. He can ruin a person with just a pen." I don't care!" i yelled back.Jack's eyes narrow, his jaw clenched tight. "you don't care?" he ask, "Well, I do. I care about you, and I won't let you throw away your life because of wha
Selena POV "Push..." the doctor screamed as I lay on the labour room table biting on the cloth in my mouth. Sweaty and in pains.The doctor's words ring in my ears as I grip the edges of the table, every muscle in my body straining with effort. I feel like I'm being torn apart from the inside out, but I know it will be over soon, I'll be meeting my baby soon. But the soon turns into hours.I've been in labor for hours now, and every muscle in my body trembling with fatigue. my body is drenched in sweat, my clothes clinging to my skin, and I can feel my strength draining away.I grip the sheets, my teeth clenched so tight that the cloth in my mouth becomes soggy, “ A consent form needs to be signed, this is taking too long!” The doctor said to the nurse, “ get her husband to sign the consent form” she said to the nurse who dashed out of the labour room.“ you can do it, try….push….” She shouts.I tried, I really tried but I couldn't anymore I felt so weak….“ Her husband isn't outsid
Selena POV " Theo Santos your turn"I pick up Theo and carry him to the nurse, who smiles warmly at Theo and I. "Hello there, Theo," she coos. "Let's get you a vaccine so you can stay healthy."I watch as the nurse prepares the syringe."Ready?" the nurse asks, and I nod, closing my eyes as the needle pricks Theo's skin.After the vaccine is administered, Theo lets out a wail, his face scrunching up in pain. I quickly scoop him up, cradling him against my chest and shushing him gently as he wails so loud."There, there, sweetheart," I whisper, trying to soothe him. "It's over now. you did great."The nurse gives Theo a sticker, and I gave him a smile, trying to distract him from the pain.Finally done, i called James. " We are done"." I'll be there ma'am" he replied.Within minutes James came, we got in and he zoomed off. " To Lisa's" I said to James who nods and zoomed off maintaining the child on board speed.In no time we arrived at Lisa's. I opened the door to find her sleeping
Selena POV “ He has a faint breath” the paramedic said, laying Theo on the gurney.I stood there in panic, praying silently for Theo to push through. The paramedics work desperately trying to revive Theo. Every breathless moment seems to last an eternity as I watch, my heart racing, my hands clenched. I couldn’t take my eyes off them, as if my gaze alone could revive him.Minutes later one of the paramedics slowly rises from the gurney, staring down at Theo’s body as he takes hold of Theo in his arms and I see Theo go pale, the paramedics shake him, lying still he didn't move."I'm so sorry, ma'am," he says softly. "There's nothing more we can do.”His words felt like a dagger stab. I couldn't breathe, I couldn't think, my brain went blank, I lost my balance and fell to the ground. Other paramedic try to pick me up but I couldn't move. " It can't be true right? It's a prank right? Where are the cameras?" I asks." Ma'am take heart, he is gone." I can't process what is happening, c