*COMPANY VISIT* Olivia woke up to the sound of her alarm which she had set to eight o'clock in the morning. She quickly got up and stretched to get the sleep out of her eyes. How she sleeps for longer hours baffles her, she was the type that would study till ten o'clock at night and still wake up by six and sometimes five o'clock in the morning. However, since she got here, it’s like she just developed some sleep superpowers. She went into her walk-in closet and looked through her few wears for a suitable cloth to wear to a company, she has never been to a mall not to talk of a huge company. Other than going to school, one other place she would be was home. In her spare time, she either read storybooks or watch TV. She picked out a white sleeveless crop top, a black jacket and a flared red skirt. She placed them on her bed and went to take her bath. Thirteen minutes later, she was ready and went to stand in front of her full-length mirror. Her skirt reached just above her knees a
*COMPANY VISIT*They got to a door which was opened by one of the guards as they got inside, it was an office and there was a man sitting on the chair in front of the large table. He immediately stood up from the chair walking towards them a bit before bowing. Olivia studied the man, he has a short stature and he’s a little bald. He wasn’t that fat but his belly made up for it. He looked like he was in his forties. “Good morning Sir.” The man greeted. “Olive, go sit over there for a while.” Peter said nodding towards a sofa at the corner of the office as he released Olivia’s hand. She nodded and did as told. The sofa faced them and she could see everything from her angle. She looked back at them and was glad no one was paying attention to her so she continued watching them. Peter moved forward and sat on the chair the man just got up from. The bodyguards stood by the door while the man moved to stand in front of Peter with the large table dividing them. Peter loosened his tie, pl
*JACKET* “I would like to see you try.” Mason said to the guard who just spoke. ‘He’s really stupid if he thinks he can touch Peter's daughter and get away with it, I bet he doesn’t even know who she is.’ Mason said in his head. He came to see the new shipment of weapons as usual, he always came with Ace and Derek but the two chose to go see a movie with some girls they just met. He was surprised to see the security post empty when he got to the company and that’s why he was curious to know what’s happening not expecting to see Olivia kneeling beside a boy and a guard shouting at her. He frowned at the scene in distaste. “H-Hi Mr J-Jackson.” The first guard greeted shakily. “What’s happening here?” He questioned. “The boy was told to leave but he refused claiming he has to see Mr Summers. We warned him but he started making a scene and we had no choice but to beat him up. This lady came out of nowhere and started begging on his behalf. I was just trying to save her from Mr Sum
*JACKET* Talking about the Don, Mason had noticed that something was up with his dad and mom recently. They seem to be avoiding each other which had never happened before. Even though his dad was someone you could call ruthless, he cared about his wife a lot and will always avoid letting her know whenever he did something too extreme because he knew he would get scolded by his wife. His mom on the other hand is the complete opposite of her husband, she was the kindest woman you’ll ever come across.To this day, Mason still couldn’t understand how his mom came to love someone like his dad. Although she wasn’t pleased that Mason decided to follow in his father’s footsteps, she still understood that it was inevitable but she always tries to make sure he doesn’t end up being ruthless like his dad by her occasional pep talks, she had no idea he’s already past that line. But Mason would still sit down to listen to her and assure her that he understood everything she’s saying just so she
*HIDDEN BAR* Olivia has been avoiding Mason’s gaze since they got out of her dad’s office. She was still very embarrassed of what had happened in her dad’s office. To Olivia, the jacket had an irresistible smell, the smell kind of matched Mason’s personality and she was drawn in. She was glad that her dad didn’t drag out the matter for too long. Nevertheless, she still couldn’t look into Mason’s eyes. She had glanced at the clock earlier because it seems like It was too early for lunch but the clock proved her wrong. “Are you hot?” A voice pulled her out of her thoughts. It took her a few seconds to realize she was sweating. Does he even have to ask? of course, she was hot. All that face-off and scolding from her dad really got her worked up. She had wanted to remove the jacket but after what happened in her dad’s office, revealing herself in just a crop top would make her feel like she was naked. “No.” Olivia lied. He said nothing as they got to the parking lot, walked to a bla
*HIDDEN BAR* Olivia was currently sitting in the passenger seat beside Ace who was driving while Derek was in the backseat. She had confronted Ace on how it was illegal to drink and drive. Ace was amused and told her that’s not how alcohol works. He got excited as he claimed to tell Olivia how alcohol works. He talked and talked till Olivia zoned out because she couldn’t perceive any sense from all he was spitting. The car stopped some minutes later and taking that as her cue, she unbuckled her seat belt and planned to open the door when it was opened from the outside by Ace. She thanked him and got down. “You can go in by yourself, right?” He asked. “Yes.” She answered. “Good, see you tonight.” He said before going back to get in the car. “Bye.” She murmured not sure he heard her as he drove off speedily which made her realized he must have been deliberately driving slow when she was in the car. She walked into the building before remembering that the access card given to
*THE DON* It’s been two days since the whole emotional conversation with Peter. It was Wednesday and Olivia looked at the time to see it was exactly 12:00PM. It’s been a week since her grandma’s death and as much as she tried not to think about her all the time, she was starting to accept that she was really dead and she won’t see her again. She stood from the couch and went to stand in front of her bed staring at the newly added pictures. That was what Peter had surprised her with. Turns out the pictures that had her and her grandmother in it which she had searched hard for in her previous home and couldn’t find has been in Peter’s possession. It was when Olivia entered her room and saw two enlarged framed picture against the wall above her bed, the first one was of Olivia and her grandmother, it was the picture her grandmother had handed to Peter and it was in that picture that he first saw what his daughter looked like. The second one was of her own mother, it has been with P
*THE DON* “Take her!” The man with the scar ordered and Olivia held on tight to Isabella. One of the men moved forward grabbing her arm to pull her but she didn’t let her go. “She’s a little girl. You can’t do this to a child.” Olivia finally spoke. “Well, who’s gonna stop me, you?” He asked mockingly and yanked Isabella away from her while the little girl winced at the impact. “Only a monster would handle a child the way you just did. You won’t get away with this.” She snapped at him. The thing with her was that she’s really not the type to speak up but when in these kind of situations, her mouth runs on its own and it would be too late before she even knows what she was saying. “Says who?” He smirked. “Now that I look at you, I feel like taking you with me.” And that was how her confidence sank as she immediately scrambled away from him but he held her arms and yanked her up. Derek’s mom continued struggling with them to let her daughter go. “Where do you think you’re going?
[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