[MASON]We both removed our hands from the back coming out empty and I exhaled sharply when my head sting.“This has been fun, even though I wasn’t in the mood for it.” I said and moved off my car glancing around for my fucking cousin.“I called the cops.” A voice shouted from behind me and Gray was here.Where he came out from? I don’t know.“You’re dead the next time I see you. Julius forgives no one.” The man said to me. “I hope I never see you again, for your own sake, Judas.” I replied.The man glared at me before getting into his car with the three other men and driving off.I got into my car too and Gray wordlessly get into the passenger seat. I drove off with my head feeling like I had hot coals on it.I liked that man, Julius. He’s got the guts, the skills and his gaze, fucking strict but he’s damn rude, so damn rude.“I’m sorry.” Gray’s voice came beside me but I remain silent.“What did I do?” I asked after a minute.“What?” He asked confused.“Back at the restaurant, you
[OLIVIA]We had exchanged pleasantries and hugs when I had gotten back to the living room where my guests were sitting. After that, things get awkward as no one knows the next thing to say. We stared at each other with no one saying anything until Derek broke the silence by clearing his throat.“How have you been?” Ace asked me and I rolled my eyes.“As if you care.” I scoffed and he looked guilty.I couldn’t just forget the way he has been treating me for the past three and a half years. I was hurting and he didn’t care knowing apart from dad, he’s the only one I could really talk to about my mood and feelings.“What does a lady has to do to get some hospitality in this huge house?!” Scarlet yelled and laughed when one of the guards tried covering his ears.“Go get yourself some water in the kitchen, Scarlet.”I rolled my eyes.“No, I am a guest today and I would like to be treated as one.”She shifted on the couch and sat more comfortably raising her chin at me.I scoffed before going
[OLIVIA]I got downstairs seeing Mason pacing around in the living room.“I took her to your room.” I informed him.“I know. Why did you do that?” He asked “So you can talk privately and catch up, duh.”“What am I supposed to say? I don’t even know if she wants to talk to me. I left her four years ago without so much as a goodbye and haven’t reached out since, I bet she hates me right now.” Mason said and he almost looked nervous.“Firstly, stop pacing, you are giving me a headache.” I said and he paused before he came to sit beside me.“Listen to me. That woman doesn’t hate you at all and I honestly don’t think she ever could. You are just worrying for nothing. She wants to talk to you as much as you want to talk to her so I seriously don’t think you need all this stress. Just go in there and say whatever your heart feels like pouring out.” I told him and then I held his hands.“Blood or not, she’s your mother and nobody can change that. It’s high time you relieve that woman of her
[OLIVIA]“I’m fine, I’m fine.” I assured myself trying to calm down my breathing. Gerald rolled his eyes and went to sit on the couch. I went to him stretching the container towards him. He just eyed it before looking at me questioningly.“Your son and I baked and so decided to gift you some.” I told him smiling.He studied me for a whole minute and I was starting to get uncomfortable as mind fairies were whispering for me to run and get out of the room while I still can or I would end dead and Gerald would hide my body.“Are you sure you are Peter’s daughter?” He asked with his full attention on me and I was caught off-guard by his question.“Of course.” I spoke defensively.“I mean how is he even sure that you are really his?” Gerald asked again and I frowned.“Why are suddenly asking this?” I asked curiously.“You look nothing like him. Physically, morally, and even character-wise, you are not alike at all.” He said.“That’s because I took after my mom! I don’t know what you are i
[MASON]“Olivia!!!” I heard the yell of a familiar voice and my head raised sharply.I wasn’t the only one who heard it, the others did as well and all conversations stopped. The others being Scarlet, Ace, Derek and Gray. They had insisted on coming back to the house with me.We’ve been sitting in the living room for ten minutes and my eyes have been darting upstairs every seconds. I had asked for Olivia when I came because she wasn’t in her room or mine and Gray had told me that she didn’t tell him but he suspected that she went to Gerald’s.I was alarmed at first but I relaxed remembering how Olivia had handled her last confrontation with my uncle. And I also know Gerald won’t cross the line, the most he could do is try to get into her head, rile her up or express his everlasting hate for Peter and the Don.“Olivia!” We heard again and on cue, Olivia appeared on the stairs rushing down too fast for her own good.I stood up confused about what is going on.“Slow down, Olivia. You are
[OLIVIA]Nine ! Eight !! Seven !!! Six !!!! Five !!!!! Four !!!!!! Three !!!!!!! Two!!!!!!!! One!!!!!!!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!We all counted down entering the New Year with a shout and smiles on our faces. Multicoloured lights blasts across the sky and I was mesmerized. Different shapes and color of lights appeared all around the compound and the frontal part of the house, even the gates.Everything lit up and I was just staring in awe. The sight was just…indescribable and here I thought nothing could trump my Christmas decorations.A peck on my lips brought me out of my thoughts and I smiled up at my boyfriend. “Happy New Year.” He said with another peck.“Happy New Year!!” I said with more vigor with tingles dancing around my body.It’s our first time witnessing the New Year together and I was happy we get to wish each other a New Year this time while looking into each other’s eyes.“And happy twenty fifth birthday, honey.” I beamed giving him a kiss.“Thanks.” He smiled back at me.
[OLIVIA] “They are here.” Liam told us after entering mason’s room. “Direct them to the hall.” Mason answered him buttoning up his shirt. “Already did. Dylan is with them now, making sure they settle down well.” Liam said. “I want every corner covered, it would be disastrous if anything should go wrong especially since the Don is here.” “I know, Victor and I already made sure of that.” He said and Mason gave him a nod. Liam went out and I walked towards Mason seeing him seeing him tucking a gun behind his shirt. I am very sure that was not the only weapon on him. “Why the weapons? It’s supposed to be a peaceful dinner.” I asked crossing my arms against my chest. “The Don being here alone is enough to cause chaos, Olivia. Some people must have heard that he is coming here, anything could happen, I’m not taking any chances.” He spoke and all the assurance he had given me suddenly went out of the window. “Calm down, Liv. You will be safe, I promise.” He said hugging me to himself
[OLIVIA] Marcus was in his seat chattering away with Scarlet who was very excited on hearing the new happenings in his life. Thankfully, Scarlet had a rethink at the last minute earlier and pause in her plan of hauling her heel at Marcus. “Soooo, still no girlfriend?” Scarlet asked her brother who cringed at her question. Marcus shook his head and she shifted forwards staring at him differently which made Marcus stared back at her skeptically. “Just tell the truth, brother. Are you asexual?” Scarlet asked seriously. “All because I don’t have time for dating right now?” Marcus rolled his eyes at her. “Then, when will you have the time? You are pushing thirty!” “Get off my case, Scarlet. Here, have this!” Marcus shoved some food into her mouth and she glared at him while chewing at the same time. The sight was quite funny to me and almost everyone at the table found it funny too. “I need to attend to a situation. Will be back in a few minutes.” Mason whispered into my ears and