[Lucas]I walked slowly down the stairs, but I guess the universe was not on my side today; she noticed my presence and turned, something like fear flashing through her eyes, and she immediately disconnected the call, hiding the phone behind her back.I furrowed my brow at her and tended to ignore it. "Why did you end the call when you saw me?" I asked her."No..no, b..baby, why would I do that?" she stuttered. "We were done talking, and I was about to end it, but the sudden shadow behind me startled me," she said.With both hands firmly in my pockets, I arched an eyebrow and she smiled charmingly. "Baby, why did you follow me? Hold on, you are suspecting me," she asked.To avoid making her angry, I had to deny it: "I wasn't, I just wanted to get some water." With that, I walked past her and smiled back at her, even though the smiles did not quite reach my eyes.I walked down to the kitchen and went to the refrigerator, where I grabbed a bottle of chilled water and gulped it down. I l
[Olivia]"Lucas, Olivia, what are you doing here? Mia asked, and I could see annoyance in her eyes."What do you mean by that, Mia? Am I no longer permitted to stay at my father's house?" With an evil smile on her lips, she parted her lips to speak and then snapped it shut again."I see you are too stubborn to give up, Huh." Although it sounded more like a whisper coming from her, I could still clearly hear it. I moved closer to Lucas in an attempt to irritate her and get on her nerves even more, and I was about to say something when I heard footsteps coming down the stairs.I knew who it was even before I looked. With the sound of her walking stick and her footsteps, I could tell my grandmother was the one descending the stairs even though she walks quite well, she still wouldn't let go of her walking stickI looked away from Mia and toward the stairs where my grandmother was coming down. I could see her even from a distance, but I knew that her short sight would prevent her from see
[Olivia]I walked out slowly, my eyes scanning the entire compound, hoping to catch a glimpse of my father or Lucas. Just then, I noticed Lucas emerge from the garage, one hand firmly in his pocket, the other caressing his black hair. I took another step to catch up with him, despite the fact that he was approaching me."Where did you go?" Where is my Dad? Did he do anything? I asked nervously as I scanned his face, but I sighed with relief because every part of his face felt fine. Maybe they just talked, but where is he?"Are you okay?" He furrowed his brow as he took another step towards me, cupping my cheek in his hands. I was about to back away when he held my waist firm and drew me closer to his body, my breast pressing against his chest. He drew me back again and kissed my forehead.I stood there like a zombie, feeling my body go numb as I stared into his eyes. I wanted to say something, but my lips parted and shut again as he brought his lips closer to my ear, sending shivers
[Olivia]The constant knock on the door jolted me awake; I rubbed the sleep from my eyes and turned to look at the other side of the bed, but Lucas was not there. I took my phone from the lamp table behind me, and it was only 6 a.m.; who would be knocking on my door at this time? I got out of bed and went to the door. I peered through the small see-through at the front of the door, but there was no one there. I slowly pulled the door open, and it was one of the maids, she was standing at the door panting like she had just run a race. I was about to ask her what happened when my gaze wandered to the boxes on the floor.Tina, what is this? I asked her as I opened the door further and stepped out."Ma'am, it was said to be sent to Mr. Harrison, and it was just delivered about twenty minutes ago." "Mr. Harrison?" It is fine, you can go, I told her, and she left.What is he doing with all of these boxes? I grabbed the few I could and brought them inside. I went over to the balcony, but h
[Olivia]It has been a week since we moved in, and I would say things are going well. Lucas would have excelled well in acting. outside our room, he is a sweet, loving husband, and once inside, he is the cold human who will not stop bothering my ears with his girlfriend's calls, which is very annoying.It is Saturday morning, and Lucas and Usher have gone outside to play volleyball. I wonder why Lucas did not spend this weekend with his girlfriend. Volleyball which is one of Usher's favorite activities, so I am not surprised he drew Lucas in. Usher is one person you hardly see with ladies, and sometimes I wonder if he does not want to get married someday, because he enjoys the company of his own gender so much. Which woman must have broken his heart for him to become this way?Usher and Lucas had grown close, and I am glad they are getting along; at least he will have someone to keep him company besides me, who he claims irritates him all the time.I was all dressed up, wearing my blu
[Olivia]"What are you doing here?" Were you stalking me? I snapped, but I was still unable to break free from his grip; it felt like my safe haven, as if I had returned home after years apart."Livyana," he released my waist and was about to say something else when the pharmacist's voice interrupted."Ma'am, you will have to use this, and the prescription is written over there; if the pains persist, I will advise you to see a doctor." The pharmacist explained.Just as I was about to take the medication from him, Kaleb moved ahead of me and took it from the pharmacist. “She will follow your instructions, thank you very much. I would like to make payment." He swiped his card and paid for the medicine.I was stunned and filled with emotions as I stood there staring at him. I was still lost in my own thoughts when he locked his fingers with mine, almost giving me a heart attack."Let's go." He grinned and pulled me along, and I followed him like I was under a remote control. He walked ri
[Olivia]I drove into my family's garage and hopped out immediately, heading towards the sitting room; I needed to get into my bedroom. I noticed the dining room was already set and everyone was there having dinner, including Lucas, who sat beside Mia; what the fuck were they doing so close together? "Olivia, are you just coming back?" Grandma's voice stopped me in my tracks. "Yes, Grandma," I said as I walked towards the dining room; all I wanted to do was disappear like a ghost and walk upstairs."How is Diva, Chevron and my grandchildren?" "Grandma, everyone is fine, and they asked me to extend their greetings," I responded, my gaze drawn to Lucas, who had turned to face me."Hey, sweetie, you are back?" He smiled and extended his left hand towards me; I took it and moved closer to him, and he kissed my forehead; I turned, and Mia's face was fixed on me, with a hard expression."Dad is not yet back?”"He is upstairs; he returned a while ago," Usher replied."I will be upstairs t
[Olivia]"Oh my sweetheart, I am sorry, tell me how I could forget you, you know it's not possible, I have just had a lot going on." I hugged Joan tightly, who had been giving me the silent treatment since I walked into her salon."Olivia, please stay as far away from me as you can. If someone had told me you could go a week without answering my calls or even calling me back, I would not have agreed." She snapped, still arranging her nail polishes.I have become accustomed to closing work on time so that I can drive down to Ventura while the clouds are still bright and avoid traffic. It is currently 3 p.m., and I need to see my best friend before heading home."Mama, please don't do this to me. I said I am sorry. You know what, tell me what you want and which restaurant you want to go to now, and I will do as you say." I hit her spot; if there is something about Joan, bribe her with food and she is all yours."Is that some kind of bribe or what?" She bit her bottom lip, trying as hard