CHAPTER FOUR

Olivia's POV

I woke up hungover from the excess alcohol i'd consumed last night, My head was really throbbing so bad. I laid back in bed with a sigh back to reality with my problems. Ava's way of getting through things was different for me cause after the alcohol i'm back to the thoughts of my dad wanting me back home. Speaking of Ava i'd not spoken to her since i left the club last night hell i couldn't even remember what really happened all i know was….. Oh my God!! Yesterdays event came crashing like they'd just poured a bucket of water on me. I remember a guy was killed by my saver last night.

I could not help but think how he was mysterious yet his presence held power and the fact that he looked like a greek God was alluring and fascinating. I shouldn't be having this thoughts for a stranger i did not know, Apart from that he looked dangerous and for my own sanity i didn’t want anymore drama.

My phone ringing disrupted my thought, reaching for it on the night stand my face went pale when the caller ID came into view. My dad was calling me, should i pick up or should i let ring? I deliberated for a while, thinking about how i’d ignored his calls recently but i went with the former.

With trembling hands, i answered the phone call.

Closing my eyes whilst bringing the phone to my ear preparing myself for what i was going to hear.

“Hello” My dad's drunk voice came up

“Why haven't you being picking up my calls?” My dad said already sounding angry

“Are you avoiding me?” He said yet again

“Aren't you going to say anything you freak”

“ I- I was going to call you back” I said my voice trembling

“Cut the crap you freak, I could have ended you when i had the chance” He said without any remorse.

“You took away the most precious thing from me and you pay me back like this?” He said, My dad would always remind me whenever he was drunk how i was the cause of his problem and how i'd taken away his wife, My mother.

“ You must come home first thing saturday morning next weekend, i would be expecting you and you know better than to make me wait” He said his speech slurred. I couldn't hold back the tears anymore, i let them fall down.

“If i don't see you, i'd find you and it would be much fun doing it” He continued with his threat.

“Please” I manged to say amidst my tears

“It's not a request olivia, it's a command” With that, the phone call went off. He had hung up.

I stared at the ceiling of my room my vision blurred with tears, regretting my existence.

I was dying silently mentally and physically, i had Iron deficiency anaemia which was severe and it was worst during my period when i was loosing so much blood. One time i passed out in college during our intensive clinical rotation, that was when i was diagnosed. I

was able to manage it since i worked at the hospital i had access to free healthcare.

Placing my feet on the cold tiles, i stood up from my bed and went to the cabinets in my room where i kept my emergency medication.

I popped out pain killers to help with the headache i was having and my iron tablet which was a daily medication i'm not supposed to miss cause my anaemia was so severe.

i had not told anyone about it cause i did not want to bother anyone especially Ava, she'd helped me a lot for me to be a burden to her.

I made my way to my kitchen to make breakfast or at least make myself coffee cause i had little to no culinary skill, i survived on take outs but i could at least make decent pancakes for breakfast. A knock stopped me in my tracks, The knock was continuous.

“Liv!” I recognized Ava's voice

“Liv are you there?” She shouted

“Hold on, i'm coming!” I shouted back.

Making my way around my sofa, i unlocked my door only to be held in a bone crushing hug by Ava

“Oh my God Liv, i was worried” She said while still hugging me

“Good morning to you too”

“Liv where were you last night, cause i could have sworn i didn't see you leave the club. Are you good?”

“I'm fine Ava, i can handle myself i'm an adult” I told her, i could handle my shit myself.

“I can't breathe Ava” I whisper yelled at her

“Oh right” She released me from her embrace and stepped in more into my apartment giving me the opportunity to close my door.

I didn't notice she came with take outs until she dropped it on the kitchen island.

“I'm so sorry for leaving you alone last night” She said bringing out the food she'd brought. A peace offering i guess cause she always does this anytime she feels like she abandoned or annoyed me.

“It's fine Ava”

“ No let me apologize properly liv, i'm sorry i just got caught up with something”

“By that something you mean Sex right” I said hitting the nail on the head. She blushed which was awkward

“You know, He was so gentle and the way he flipped me over was so smooth and he talked me through it Liv, he was…”

“As much as i'd love to listen to my best friend talk about her sex life, can we just eat i’m starving” I interrupted her too tired to process what she was saying. I grabbed my plate to dish my food.

“ Your life needs some spice Olivia, you've got to live life”

“I'm living life at my pace Ava, i have a lot right now and i know my priorities” i said in one breath

“I can't be in a relationship, not now at least.”

“I'm not forcing you into one Liv, it's just that- what if i’m not here anymore? She said staring at me. I can't always be around what if i relocated or my family moves? I want to be happy knowing that you've got someone you trust and i trust that would protect and defend you” She said worry etched on her face.

“I just want the best for you Liv and finding someone you trust other than me is one of the best thing that can happen to you”

“I understand where you are coming from, don’t worry i'd be fine” I said with a smile that didn't reach my eyes.

“Promise” Ava said staring at me

“I promise”

“Come here” Ava said pulling me into her embrace