[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
[Olivia]My eyes snapped open, and I looked around trying to make sense of my surroundings and why I was lying in such a bright room, but the smell of antiseptics wafted through my nostrils, answering my questions.I felt a twinge of pain in my heart as I remembered what had happened. I could only remember Lucas taking Felicia's hand and running away, not even caring if I was in danger. I turned to the right side of the bed where I laid down, and it seemed so quiet.I could feel tears welling up at the corners of my eyes. I know he was trying to protect the love of his life, of course, everyone would, but he did not even turn back, and I watched him flay the scene like I never existed. It is not about over caring for me or not being his girlfriend, but is it not what a normal human who knew who I was should do and especially as a man too? At least look out since he saw me right there.The beeping sound of the door jolted me out of my trance, and Joan walked in, her head was bent low,
[Lucas]I drove as fast as I could to the house when I mentally got myself and walked back to the scene, but Olivia or her friend was not there, I had dragged Felicia along immediately without even thinking or trying to look back. Felicia had almost fainted when she was last exposed to the sound of gunfire, and I was so eager to push her out of the scene that I selfishly did not even look back, I called Olivia's number for the umpteenth time and for God knows why it was not connecting.I was so happy that the traffic was not so bad, I even left Felicia on the way to find her way back to my house, even when she was trying to complain, I was certain I had brought her to a safer place where she could possibly board a taxi, I drove as fast as I could to Ventura, when I walked into Olivia's house, everyone was happily seated doing one of their activities, firstly her car was not parked outside, and I was just eager to know if she was inside or not, I walked straight upstairs but she was n
[Olivia]Olivia, who is he?” Lucas asked me, making me turn towards him, what is he talking about?“Who is who?” "Olivia, do not act dumb; who is the guy who just left this place and was caressing your hair when I walked in?" I could see his jaw clenching as he asked, Is this guy okay? What gives him the right to ask me such a stupid question"And, given my current state, is that the question you should be asking me? Oh, my bad, I forgot you do not care whether I am alive or not." I rolled my eyes at him and looked out the window in the opposite direction.“Olivia…what….do you mean by that?” He stuttered, and I turned to face him, but he quickly avoided my gaze and looked away. Is his conscience dealing with him?"Tch…" I shook my head and looked away. I clenched my thighs together; I am really pressed; but why did it have to be me now? I would rather pee on myself than have him help me up."You have not eaten yet right?" He asked me, and I just ignored him; he should not be asking l
[Olivia]What…exactly are…you talking about?” He stuttered. I glanced at him, and he averted his eyes from mine, rubbing his temples.“Oh please Lucas, don't act like you give an F about me, because you don't.” I snapped at him, my fingers glued to my keyboard, typing out emails to Deborah.He stood motionless, staring at me, his two hands in his pocket and his back against the wall opposite me. He definitely won't hear what he's inquisitive about from me, but he should just give me the same energy, so we can flow together meanwhile it's just two months until this whole shit is over.From my side view, I could see that he repeatedly opened his mouth to speak but closed it again. I mean nothing to him, which is why I am doing everything I can not to let him know I saw him, because his words may hurt more than the actual scene I withheld, so instead of attempting to use it to create an issue and then getting an, oh why should I turn and check if you are ok when I have a top priority I s