The following morning.........
" Olivia .... I'm sorry ....I should have just listened to you ... I'm sorry " . Robert cried gently on his sick bed .
He didn't want to ride a bycicle but he eventually had to when his friends wouldn't stop calling him a "skirt ",he didn't like the fact that they thought his sister is the one telling him what to do and what not to do.
" It's fine ....stop crying and just focus your energy on getting better ". Olivia replied not sparing their mother a glance .
She just couldn't get rid of the feeling that their mother had sided with Robert too much and that has led him to disobeying her instructions .
At that moment she just hated her mother ..... perhaps she just needs someone to blame for being unlucky .
" Olivia ! Robert !" Matilda yelled rushing into the hospital ward sweating profusely .
She rushed to Robert's side on the bed .
" How's he ?" Matilda asked clearing the silence that has taken over between her and her friend .
" Doctor said he's out of danger......" Olivia replied .
" You know you don't have to walk me back ,I would have loved to stay but I really need to go ,my boss has been constantly calling me ...".
For the very first time in Olivia's life she got jealous of Matilda ....her friend is living her dream life and it never affected her because she knew one day she was going to achieve her dreams but now that all her hope is lost she Just couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy hit her .
" It's fine....you should take a cab , that'll be faster ." Olivia replied faking a smile .
'' see you bestie !"Matilda smiled gently after pecking her friend .
Olivia decided to stroll just to clear her mind and gather herself back together ,how could she be this unlucky? Not once did anything go well for her ,not once did she feel God was on her side .
" Hey !" She heard people yell .
She stood frozen at a spot when she saw the full light of a car flashing at her ,with the car's horn blaring loudly .
How did she get to the middle of the road ?
But isn't it just better to die ? At least that meant getting away from the troubles she's facing .
She closed her eyes hoping the car would just hit her and kill her instantly but once again she got unlucky ,even her wish to die wasn't granted as the car came to a stop right in front of her .
She heard people yelling and the next thing she knew tears started trickling down her face ,she started to cry not minding the people's attention .
Why is life toying with her ?
" She must be really depressed !"
" Oh my God I feel so sorry for her "
She just stood there crying ignoring the people's comments .
She suddenly felt a hand around her arm and the person guided her into the car that almost hit her ,she sat down gently still crying not even minding whoever the stranger that helped her get away from people's stares was .
The car engine started and the driver drove away from the environment till they got to a place with no one in sight .
Christopher just stared at the lady he had asked to marry him few days ago .
The feisty lady that had gotten his attention and Interest is right beside him here crying after trying to kill herself .
It's not in his nature to be interested in others afterall he has enough problems himself but seeing this lady cry this much made me him curious and concerned . what could be wrong with her ?
He noticed she had stopped crying but she's having troubles raising her head because she's embarrassed and that made him chuckle.
He took his handkerchief and handed it to her .
" You can wipe your face with this " .
Olivia shrieked with embarrassment ,what was she thinking crying in a stranger's car ?
" Thank you " she replied taking the handkerchief without looking up .
She wiped her face while muttering curses at herself .
" Thank you for your help ,I really appreciate it " she said whith her head bowed as she stylishly tried opening the door .
" I didn't get your name the other day " christopher asked .
He can't risk getting mocked by David again.
Does he know me ? Olivia raised her head gently to see who the person was and she instantly regretted looking up .
The handsome stranger who proposed to her at the club ! How is she supposed to act around him ?
" Olivia ... Olivia lane ..." She finally managed to reply biting her lips gently ,an habit she has whenever she is nervous.
" Have you thought about what I told you the other day ?" Christopher asked ,he really need to know whether his problem of finding a wife in a month has been solved or not .
Olivia shrieked with fear as the thought of this stranger being a stalker hit her .why is he asking me to marry him when I don't even know him ? She decided to continue the conversation while she plans an escape .
" Who are you ?" She managed to ask while holding onto the car's door if he tried anything funny with her .
" I thought I told you the other day .... I'm Christopher Andrews ,I know I sound frightening and strange ,but you have nothing to worry about ,i can't get into details ... I need to get married in few weeks or ...." . His voiced trailed off seeing how scared Olivia looked .
" or what ?"
" Or I lose my family's inheritance....it's just for six months and after six months you get a huge amount of money while I get what I want ! Win win right ?".
" Win win my foot ! You insane stalker !" . Olivia yelled and ran out of the car wondering how she came in contact with such a crazy person .
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" I can't believe she called me an insane stalker !" Christopher fumed with anger pacing to and fro his office .
" I think I would call you that based on how you acted " David replied in between laughter .
Christopher glared at him and he just kept his mouth shut .
" Well progress has been made at least you got her name " David complemented still trying to stop himself from laughing .
Christopher smiled proudly ...
" How will getting her name solve anything ?" He asked still wondering why that was important to David .
" Hello ....you are the only grandson of a world renowned business man and the only heir to the Andrews holdings ... digging up a woman's information wouldn't be too hard you know ?" . David replied snapping his fingers at christopher who just muttered an "oh " he didn't really think towards that direction .
" I'll lose all of those connections if she doesn't agree ." Christopher said and David chuckled .
" Who knows you might actually find love in the next six months ." David said and Christopher just smirked at him .
He agrees to the fact that it is the first time after a long while that he'll get attracted and act out of character towards a woman but there's no way in hell that he will fall in love with a lady like Olivia ... Never!.
" Olivia lane Twenty two years old Date of birth : 16th august 2000Her parents are divorced has a brother who recently got into an accident. Her mother owns a small eatery and they live in one of this old buildings here in lA .Finished high school but didn't go to college So they are basically poor and that's exactly what we need ". David read out the file about the things he was able to gather about Olivia to Christopher who just sat down with a stoic expression on his face .What exactly led her to trying to get herself killed ? He couldn't wrap his finger around it until now .she must have been frustrated .....The fact that he had at one point in time tried killing himself made him understand her ." Christopher !" David yelled bringing his friend out of his thoughts ." What are you thinking about ?" David asked while christopher just shrugged ." I already sent her a package that she cannot refuse and she'll realize you are not an insane stalker so let's just wait for he
" Christopher Andrews not Mr stranger " christopher corrected trying hard to contain his excitement although he's dissapointed .She decided to marry him because of the money ,he knows he shouldn't be annoyed because of that but he just can't help but get furious at the fact that he had hoped she was different amongst others." Ohh okay Mr Christopher " she replied ." I'll send you a text on where and when we'll meet ". He said and hung up immediately .He chuckled lightly ...what was he thinking? That Olivia lane could be any better than that woman ? Eventually he realized women are just the same .************" Olivia we need to talk ...." Her mother said immediately Robert fell asleep .They both sat on their small sofa chair and her mother gathered her two hands gently ." I'm sorry ....I know it's my fault ,I should have cautioned him with you ,maybe all these wouldn't have happened ....maybe you wouldn't have to let go of your college dream". Her mother begged crying ." Mum
" You don't have to take his words to heart Olivia ....what matters is the fact that you'll be getting paid and out in six months ". Matilda consoled her friend who wouldn't stop talking about how irritated she is with her "soon to be husband." " No Matilda ! How am I supposed to live under the same roof with that arrogant jerk ?! " Olivia complained ." Then don't marry him ! But don't forget the fact that he's your only ticket to ever going to college ". " I know right ......" Olivia pouted her mouth childishly ." So stop sulking and just play along with him ". " What should I do whenever he annoys me ?" Olivia asked " Just take a deep breath to calm yourself and then smile at him ". Matilda responded describing the way she should act .They heard a knock on the door and Olivia opened the door and found a package delivered to her door .She took it in and they unwrapped the big box ,their eyes widened with shock as they found a beautiful blue dress ,with a nude colour heels and
"Of course not ! What do you mean by fake grandpa ?" Christopher quickly said after he had regained his composure .Grandpa Andrews eyed Christopher suspiciously and went over to meet his grandson's fiancee ." Young lady what's your name ? ".Olivia sighed uncomfortably ." Olivia .... Olivia lane Grandpa" she replied forcing a smile .Grandpa Andrews bursted into laughter ,he liked this fearless girl that has the guts to call him grandpa on their first meeting ." Grandpa ? I'm not sure you can call me that yet ". He replied trying to scare her .Olivia glanced at christopher who seemed helpless just as she is and she shrugged ,maybe it's about time she shows this man how brave she can be at least that would help her earn Christopher's respect." I'm sorry .....but I like you already sir and I'm more than ready to become your daughter in law, can you allow me call you Grandpa please?" Olivia pleaded flashing her eyelashes gently at the old man who is shocked and excited at the same
" Mother I need to speak with you " Olivia said mustering all the courage she has. " What is it dear ?" Her mother asked while preparing to close up the eatery ." Promise me you won't get upset with what I'm about to say " " Just tell me already olivia ..." Her mother paused what she was doing and stared at her daughter for answers. " Mum ....I ...uhm .... I'm dating someone " olivia replied and the mother chuckled .She knew her daughter was seeing someone ,the late night outings even though she always lies to her that she's going over to Matilda's house ." Why are you scared of telling me that ? You are old enough Olivia ....I was just waiting for you to introduce him to me " .Olivia smiled gently at her mother knowing the bombshell she's about to drop next is going to definitely annoy her mother ." He already proposed mum and we are getting married in two weeks ". She replied staring at her shock strikes mother.Olivia's mother bursted into laughter not sure how to react to
Christopher and Olivia pulled to a stop in front of Olivia's mother eatery ." Welcome sis " Robert greeted cheerfully smiling more cheerfully at the man beside his sister .He overheard his mom and sister talking about his sister getting married to a rich man and he definitely like this man that drove this latest car to their eatery ." Christopher ...this is my junior brother Robert ". Olivia introduced and Christopher stretched his hand to shake him ."Don't let me dirty your hand brother in law , I'm really pleased to meet you " Robert said happily not taking his hand." He is not your brother in-law so keep your mouth shut and go and attend to customers now !" Olivia's mum yell and Robert squeaked off like a child ." Mum " Olivia called but her mum ignored her and walked out ." I'm sorry about that " Olivia said turning to face Christopher who just stood there with a stoic expression ." It's fine " " She won't be back till night with the way she stormed out , I'm sorry you mi
" I can't believe my little daughter is getting married today ". Olivia's mum said staring at her beautifully dressed daughter. " Me too mum " Olivia replied feeling sad at the fact that she has to lie to her mother ." I wish you a happy married life my daughter .... I'm so happy you are getting married to the man of your dreams " .Olivia sighed gently as tears streamed down her face .For a while she felt like backing out of the marriage .What will happen after six months? The divorce will hurt a lot of people most especially her mother who also got divorced .But she cannot possibly go back on her promise to the stranger she's getting married to and afterall her dream of going to college is worth the pain ." Mum she'll be fine , let's not ruin her makeup " . Matilda answered." Ohh I'm really sorry ,I'll just leave you two alone " . Olivia's mum answered wiping her tears and she walked out of the bridal suite . " Tilda ....do you think I'm doing the right thing?" Olivia asked
A comfy car took Olivia and Christopher to their supposed honey moon house that Grandpa Andrews got for them .Olivia has always fantasized about her wedding night and this is totally the opposite , getting into a car with a stranger to an unknown place ? That has never been in her wildest imagination. The journey was silent ,it seems the two couple enjoyed their privacy and silence so no one spoke until they got to their destination. Olivia couldn't help but marvel at how beautiful the mansion looked ." Wow ....this place is so beautiful ". Olivia said breaking the dead silence.Christopher just shook his head at Olivia and led them into the house. Olivia giggled and marvelled at every beautiful thing they saw in the house ." This is where we depart ,your room is over there .." Christopher said pointing to the room opposite his ." And you should never come near mine " he continued and Olivia rolled her eyes at him .She thought they were friends now but judging from the way he'