Mason sighed when he saw that the girls were almost matching, he won’t even bother asking. He already knew it must be Scarlet’s idea. “Hi Mason!!” Scarlet chirped and hurried to hug her cousin. Scarlet looked like she was even more excited to see him than Olivia was. Mason rolled his eyes knowing why she did that. She soon released him and he walked past her till he was in front of Olivia. He smiled and kissed her forehead. Then he glanced at Grandmother before intertwining his fingers with Olivia’s and off they went, up the stairs with Scarlet walking closely behind them happily.They heard Grandmother’s faint voice behind them. ‘Unbelievable.’ She had said and the girls just giggled quietly.When they got into Mason’s room, Scarlet just went directly towards his bed and laid down. Mason shook his head and Olivia looked around to find different papers scattered across the floor below his desk.Realizing that he was really busy, she told him he could carry on and they won’t disturb
*** *** ****Mason walked noiselessly into his room and locked the door with a heavy sigh. The only light illuminating the room was the dim light on his desk. He wasted no time in walking to the bathroom. He placed his gun down and quickly shed his shirt. It had blood spots on it, not his though.He examined his abdomen, just some bruises and nothing else. Then he showered and after wrapping a towel around his torso, he made his way to the walk-in closet.He finished putting on his boxers when he heard a gasp coming from the bathroom, it seems. Now, a normal being may not have been able to hear that sound but he has been trained to perceive the smallest of sounds.His first instinct was to pick up his gun and then he realized he left it in the bathroom with no bullets in it, then his brain went into flash mode.‘Don’t tell me Olivia’s in my bathroom. I thought she would have left.’He walked briskly into the bathroom and there she was with her back to him. She was holding the gun and
“Try to remember dad. You must have encountered someone called Gerald?” Mason asked as he sat down opposite Leonel inside the office. This is the second time he will be asking his father that question.It was a few weeks after Olivia had a sleepover at his house, he decided to confront the Don about the question that’s been bugging his mind even though he had asked him once already and Leonel had said he doesn’t know who he is asking about. They’ve resumed school one week ago. He couldn’t be more happy that he has less than five months to finish at the university.Leonel raised his head abruptly before putting on a calm expression.“No, I didn’t. Oh! I think one of Peter’s men bares that name.” He said and went back to arranging his documents.“Do I have any other uncle aside from Scarlet’s dad?” Mason asked again and his dad grinned.“Not that I know of.”“Exactly!! Do you think Grandma had an affair and probably has other children we don’t know of?” Mason proposed his theory and h
FOUR MONTHS LATER.Olivia silently walked into Ruby’s room and after glancing around, her eyes couldn’t find her anywhere. She walked into the bathroom and there she was in her usual over-sized hoodie with tears staining her face as she sat in a corner looking into nothingness.“Oh Ruby.” She quickly moved close to her and wrapped her in a hug.Ruby’s hands laid limp by her side as she just sobbed.“You have to stop this, Ruby. It’s not good for the baby. We have to tell them before they find out on their own. You are getting bigger.” Olivia told her gently.She helped her up and led her to her bed on which she sat down.“Ruby, I can help you approach dad and make sure he doesn’t flip when he knows about this.” Olivia reasoned.“No. I’ve made up my mind, I’m going to abort it.” She said making Olivia’s eyes go wide.The door opened and they both jumped. Michelle walked in with the usual sway in her hips, just like her mother.“I’m tired of this, I’ve decided that we are gonna tell mom
“Umm, g-good evening Sir. H-hope you’ve been well?” Olivia stuttered out and mentally gave herself a knock on the head.“Hey Olivia. Quite surprised to see you walking in here on your own. What can I do for you?” Leonel's deep voice filled the office and she could feel the sweat that just rolled down her back.“I just- I don’t- I want to-” “Olivia, have your seat.” He gestured to the chair opposite him with a little smirk on his face.She slowly moved towards the chair and sat down looking everywhere but his face.“Is this how you get when talking to Mason too?” He questioned teasingly and she shook her head ‘no’.“Good, then just feel at ease. What do you want to say?” He asked again.Olivia narrated everything to him from the beginning to the end and even though she felt like she was wasting his time, he listened attentively and he will often tell her to go on whenever she paused.“-Because we are hoping your presence there will calm him down a bit.” She finished.He was silent for
So, Olivia has been sitting in the living room with Scarlet for the past thirty minutes. She was still expecting Mason.Amelia, Mrs Carson’s daughter was also there. She only laughs with Derek and that came off as weird to Olivia because Ace said he had known her for four years now and they hadn’t spoke a word to each other. ‘She rarely speaks except of course, if she was with the magical Derek.’Scarlet and Olivia sat on a sofa while Amelia sat quite a distance from them. The house-helps were running around preparing for the Don’s arrival. ‘I mean he’s not coming until tonight so I don’t understand why they can’t rest.’Of course Olivia had brought it up to Mrs Carson and the woman just said something like ‘it’s not everyday the Don comes visiting so we must make it worth his while’.Michelle and Michael soon joined them and they all laughed together as they watched a movie. Michael had his hand around Scarlet’s shoulder. Olivia winked at Scarlet and she winked back. Olivia often
“You want me to explain in details? Okay.” Derek said seriously and shifted forwards in concentration.“No. We haven’t.” Olivia quickly said and averted her eyes as her cheeks heat up.Mason tilted her head upwards and pecked her lips. She could hear murmurs and that only made her more embarrassed as she wiped the invisible dirt on the base of her cup.“Guess someone’s being a gentleman.” Derek wiggled his eyebrows.“He better be.” Ace said and glared at Olivia.‘What did I do now?’ Olivia stuck her tongue at him secretly.Olivia’s eyes went to Scarlet who gestured towards Michael and pointed to herself and Olivia immediately understood what she wanted her to ask. She doesn’t know what to ask anyway but she was really feeling nervous about what Michael’s answer would be.‘But he kissed Scarlet!’“Umm, to Michael. Do you like scarlet romantically?” She asked and he hesitated as he glanced at Scarlet.Then he just stretched his cup forwards and Ace opened a bottle before passing it arou
Everyone sat at the dining table reveling in the music being played in the background. The scenery was definitely different from their everyday family dinner. The household really went all-out for the Don’s visitation.And yes, the Don’s mother came with him. Olivia’s thoughts get scattered anytime she looked at her because she couldn’t help but keep wondering what she was doing there uninvited.Her hands were slightly shaking now and she was starting to doubt the decision she and Michelle made. Well, it was mainly Michelle’s decision but she had joined her in planning all this so this makes Olivia a partaker.This just had to go well or Ruby will scream their head off. She can be really scary when she’s angry especially since she got pregnant. She always made at least one house-help cry in a day with her frightening moods.Olivia sat in between Michelle and Mason. She had filled Mason and Scarlet in on what was about to go down and they just found it amusing which made Olivia upset w
[OLIVIA] [A YEAR LATER.]................. Bare footed, with the heavy clothing weighing me down, I ran. Without looking back, I willed my feet to continue moving with just one destination in mind. The sound of the unrelenting footstep behind me pumped my adrenalin till I saw the door wide open and thanked the heavens. I ran towards Abigail and hid behind her using her as a shield as I breath heavily. She was looking around in shock trying to find the source of my problem. Few seconds later, Scarlet came running through the door with her eyes immediately spotting mine. She came to a stop seeing her mother in between us and she bent over trying to catch her breath too. “How are you able …..able…to run so fast in what you are we…wearing?” She managed to speak out. “Oh heavens! Why are you chasing the bride, Scarlet?” Her mother asked. “She was trying to dump that on my dress.” I pointed to the container in Scarlet’s hand. Michelle suddenly came behind her and snatched the containe
[MASON]“You know, I told my brother you were there when he was born and he thought I was lying.” Willow said pointing at the boy who was busy playing a game on what I assumed will be her phone, he was very absorbed in it that he wasn’t paying attention to us at all.“He wouldn’t remember. He was two years old the last time I saw him.” I chuckled.“Yeah, that was when we broke up.”“Wait, how old is he?” Olivia asked.“He’s ten.” Willow answered.“If you guys broke up when he was two, then that means Mason was …..seventeen years old.” Olivia reasoned. “At what age did both started dating?” Olivia looked at me with accusing eyes.“Fifteen, we are the same age. We dated for two years but we’ve known each other longer than that.” Willow answered and I wished they could bring up another topic already.“Fifteen? Is that legal?” Olivia pinched my butt again and I actually winced this time.I’m definitely getting my revenge later.“It’s called puppy love, Olivia. They got together as virgins
[MASON]I was relieved after confirming that Marcus had indeed taken guards with him, the ones that stay in the background and blend in staying hidden unless there is really a threat.All I know is the Don’s presence here comes with a lot of danger. Him stepping out of his safe zone and domain will make his opponents think that he is now vulnerable enough and they would do anything to try to get the upper hand, even if it means harming someone in his life, whoever it may be.That was why I’ve been extra careful about Olivia’s movement since the Don arrived. Her dad is the Don’s shadow after all. We just finished a meeting when I had received Olivia’s text that comprises of pictures letting me know that she and Gray were not in the house.The meeting comprised of the Don, Gerald, Carlos, Peter and I. Dad didn’t beat around the bush at all, he had went straight to the point. He apologized to Gerald without letting his pride get in the way.They apologized not for killing his brother who
[OLIVIA]The unfamiliar lady was staring again but then she smiled widely and that was when I realized, I wasn’t the one she had been glancing at, it was Marcus. The first time I noticed her gaze I had been sitting next to Marcus and now I’m also sitting beside him after Julius arrived.“What the fuck?” Marcus mumbled out still staring at her.The lady stood up and was coming towards us.“Who is she?” I asked.“Your fiance’s ex-girlfriend.” Marcus replied with mischievousness glinting in his eyes.“What? How come she is here?” I asked looking back at the lady who was still approaching us.“Mason didn’t tell you they met before you came here? They saw each other coincidentally and talked for a while.” Marcus asked and even though I love that he was telling me the truth to every questions I asked, the way he was so blunt about it amazed me.Now remembering, Mason did tell me he met with her. He had mentioned it when I had confronted him about Anastasia’s comment the first time she saw m
[OLIVIA]We all sat in a circle speaking one after the other with smiles on our faces. Leo was in Julius’ lap with the man’s hoodie held tightly in his grasp, I guess he felt like he was going to disappear again.Laurel had her head on his shoulder with her eyes still dripping and she was occasionally wiping it away. We all just did as if it was normal, the woman was very excited to see her husband again.Turns out I had misunderstood earlier thinking the man was Leo’s biological father. I didn’t know Leo considers Julius his dad nor did I think he would still remember him since he was very young when Julius was put away but the young boy did, he remembers the man who loves him immensely and always read him bedtime stories before sleep.Besides, Laurel said ever since Julius was locked up, she will always show her son pictures of her husband and bring up memories about the three of them just so Leo won’t forget Julius. It was hard because her doing that meant that Leo would be constan
[OLIVIA]“You better shut your mouth, Gray.” Marcus warned.The little boy reached Marcus and hugged his legs while Marcus patted his head. After they were done with their greeting. Marcus took his hand and they walked towards a woman seated on a spread-out fabric. She was already watching us.She smiled as we approach and then stood up.“Lauren.” Marcus smiled before giving her a hug.“I’m so glad you could make it. This one wouldn’t stop asking me when his uncle Marcus would be coming.” The woman said and the little boy looked embarrassed hiding his face behind his palms.So adorable.Marcus knelt on one knee removing the boy’s palms from his face.“Happy birthday, Leo.” He said before stretching out the container of fish rolls and the little wrapped box towards the boy.“My birthday gift?” The boy asked with a tone that made me wonder if he has never received a birthday gift before.“Yes. It’s all yours, buddy. Open it when you get home.” Marcus replied and the boy smiled happily n
[OLIVIA]“Come on Marcus, are you going to ignore me forever?” I whined.Mason has been gone the whole day and I’ve been very bored staying at home. Marcus was still holding a grudge against me because of what happened two days ago. His laptop slipped from my hands, it wasn’t intentional but he does not care whether it was intentional or if it was an accident.I even said I would buy him a new one but he declined. To be honest, I do not think any damage was done to the laptop at all after it fell but Marcus had snatched it away from my hands when I went to pick it. The screen was still on and there wasn’t even a crack. Nevertheless, he claimed I had ruined it and was yelling at me.What upset him the more was the fact that Mason had threatened to break his bones the next time he talks or yells at me the way he did. He has been ignoring me ever since but right now, I really need a companion before I go insane.“Should I cook for you?” I asked him and watched him blink rapidly biting h
[MASON] Everyone was outside preparing to go back to the hotel as the Don refused to spend the night in an unfamiliar environment. I just learned that the hotel they were staying at belongs to one of his close associates and so it was completely safe for him and his family.It was very dark outside and I plan on sending an extra security detail after them. Not being paranoid but one can’t be too careful. Carelessness however brings about nothing but disaster.The Don called me aside and we walked a few distance away from the others.“I just wanted to say, happy birthday.” He said with a slight smile.I checked my watch to see that the time was two minutes to twelve and I chuckled. It was almost the second day and past our birthdays.“I’m still on time.” The Don chuckles and I do the same.“Thanks.” I replied and he nodded before taking out something from his pockets and handing it to me.It was a flash and I was immediately curious to know what was on it.“I’m sorry, for everything.
[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