At the office, Olivia kept checking her time and working to beat the given time. Lucy didn't stop sending in text messages and reminding her of the dinner at Maynard's abode.She wouldn't have agreed to go if Lucy had not talked her into it. Well, she's probably calm by constantly reminding herself that it's just a dinner and everyone would be present.A knock on the door interrupts her thoughts and she ushered whoever that is, in, then Sage walked in and she pushed the files she was working on aside to properly face him."Long time no see Olivia!!" He said as soon as he got in front of her.Olivia rolled her eyes at him. "You talk as if we haven't seen each other in years. C'mon, it's only been a few days..."He chuckled. "Heard you took sometime off""Yeah, I needed rest, it was worth it"Sage nods his head and said further.. "The guys and I were thinking of going out tonight, it would be more fun if you come along""Sorry but I already gave plans tonight..." She saw him crease his
"Welcome!!" Maynard said to both Lucy and Mark as they stepped into his abode while Olivia kept dragging her feet behind.As she got in, Maynard smiled and said welcome to her too and she returned it with a faint smile.He leads them to the dining area while portraying the gentleman role by pulling the seat out for Olivia. She mentally rolled her eyes at him but still took the Seats anyways."I'm so happy to see you accepted my invite Olivia.. You don't know what this means to me" He said specifically to her."Don't get too excited, I won't be here if Lucy had not insisted I come along" She responded.The rest of the chats was history as they all chatted about silly random things. Well, it was basically Mark and Maynard who did the talking about their past friendship while Lucy did the laughing were necessary.Olivia did nothing but just sat and ate from her meal without paying attention to what they were saying. She already played her part by accepting go come to his place and all
Olivia would be lying if she told anyone that she had a goodnight rest in her ex-husband's home. She didn't sleep a wink last night even when she forced herself to... All she kept seeing whenever she closed her eyes were her teary faces in the past.But why is she still thinking of such when she already threw away those hurtful past. Maybe she really haven't gotten over the fact that she already forgave him. It's a gradual process tho and she would need a lot of time to get over it.A sudden noise from outside jolts her out of her thought. She could fear voices right outside her door, she realized one of the voice as Maynard's and the other.. probably as Vernes.However, she was right. But what was Vernes doing at Maynard's home? Why does it seem like they're arguing or something? What are they arguing about?Getting really curious, she stood up from the bed and moved over to the door and pulled it open, stepping out and making their argument to seize for a while as their attention b
Olivia finds herself leaning into the kiss gradually. She wanted to push him away but she couldn't. Instead, she began to kiss him back.Maynard's kiss was kinda too fast, his lips were moving furiously against hers as if they were in some sort of marathon race.He stopped kissing and looked at her with a smirk as if he was tryna pass a message or something. He slammed his lips back on hers and began to move towards the bed, then gently pushed her to the bed, still not breaking the kiss.His right arm was firmly snaked around her waist possessively as he nipped on her lower lip as if someone's trying to snatch her from him right now because he's just too possessive.To Olivia, It felt as if she's not getting enough of him or he's not kissing her fast enough -even though he's already too fast.Her hands went over his shoulder, around his neck and she pulled him impossibly closer to herself to get more of his lips.She kept asking herself if what she was doing was right since it's only
CHAPTER 55 :- Accident.Sage could barely keep his eyes open as he's already so dead drunk. Since his last conversation with Olivia, he stopped going to the office but rather consoled himself by choosing not drink and forget the pain."How dare you do this to me Olivia, after everything we've been through. After everything I've done to make you forget that jerk, you still turned away from me and went to him instead...." He burped loudly, reaching for another bottle of whiskey and gulping everything down.He was crying as well and constantly telling himself that he's so unlucky in love. He couldn't be with his fiancee, death took her away. The second woman he ever loved since then, Maynard took her away again. He's so heartbroken right now that he felt like giving up on everything. Standing up, he staggered back and fell on the Sofa but he stood up again and walked out of his room after stepping on the empty bottles littered everywhere and grabbing his car keys.Going down the stairs
Olivia didn't wait for Maynard to pull to a stop completely, she jumped off the car and rushed into the hospital, her heart relaxing so fast as different thought raced through her head.Few moments after her call with Sage, she received an anonymous call from City hospital where she was informed that Sage got into an accident and they had reached her since she was the last person he had talked to.She got really scared.!! Thinking that the loud sounds she heard where as a result of him getting run over by a truck.So many questions raced through her head and she was so eager to find out how he's doing, if he got badly injured.. She just doesn't want anything to happen to him. He's the only friend she's got.She got to the receptionist along side who had insisted on coming with her. She inquired about Sage and the nurse directed her to the ward he's in.Olivia rushed towards direction of the ward as given and she barged in without thinking twice to see a doctor, a nurse and also an un
Sage was Obviously really angrily over a lot of things that he can't really place his finger at. First he's furious that he couldn't win the heart of the woman he loves dearly, and now, he threw away the friendship they both had.He didn't know what came over him. He must have felt hurt and betrayed that she was trying to rub it in on him by letting Maynard come with her to the hospital.But there would have been a much more friendly way to speak to her but what's done is done. Atleast, it's clear to him now that there isn't someone he loves and she's with someone else. He needs a break to clear his head off and move on, and by doing so, he needs to be far away from her.He got discharged from the hospital few days ago and when he wanted to settle his discharge fees, he was told that a certain Maynard Sanchez already did..He could only scoff and roll his eyes, then walk off. As for the truck driver, he was lucky enough to escape death and the only thing Sage could do to compensate
Mark groaned for the up-tenth time as his cellphone rang for the fifth time. He has been ignoring it and wishing she'd stop calling but knowing how stubborn his mother could be, she did not stop and would not stop until he answers.As the phone began to ring again, he put his file away and picked up his phone, answering the call and his mother's voice popped up and the first thing she did was to begin scolding him. She always does that and it isn't new to him anymore."I can see that my son has grown some wings uh, to ignore my calls..."Mark rolled his eyes.. " Good morning Mom. I didn't ignore your calls, I had a lot of files on my desk to settle" He tried to make an excuse." Busy enough not to create time for your family uh? Seems like your grandfather raised you to forget you have your Mom and your Dad. You do not even come home to visit, Are we dead to you already?" She scolded and Mark rubs his forehead.There's a valid reason why he hates going over to his parent's... That's b
EPILOGUE. Months later, Olivia struggled to keep her eyes open, she could see the smiling faces but they were blurry.She tried again and she could finally see them clearly. Maynard, Bryan, Sage.. everyone was present."Olivia! you are awake!". they said in unison and she gave them a tired smile.Maynard came and sat beside her."How are you feeling?". he asked."Am very tired". Olivia replied." I guess we both won the bet". Maynard said happily."Really?". Olivia asked."Yes, it's a boy and a girl". Maynard replied and Olivia smiled faintly, turning her head to the baby cradle right beside her bed. Her babies were fast asleep and right beside them was Bryan piercing gaze."He's been that way ever since. He hasn't stopped staring at them."With permission, can I be the babies' godfather?". Sage asked faking a British accent."Of course, my good man ". Olivia replied with the accent as well although her voice was hoarse."Congratulations mummy". Bryan said happily, finally tearing hi
The doctor came out the room unaware of everything that just transpired and Maynard and Olivia bought rushed forward."How is he doctor?". Olivia asked worriedly."He is fine and he will wake up soon ". the doctor said with a smile."That's good". Maynard said as holding into Evelyn's hands tightly so that she won't escape.At that moment, the police came and Evelyn was arrested instantly after much struggling. while she was having her fights with Maynard, Olivia had secretly called in the police. What Evelyn did is unimaginable and she should be punished."Maynard, you can't do this to me. I told you the whole truth. Tell them to let me go please. Tell them we're about to get married". Evelyn pleaded but got no reply from neither Maynard nor Olivia and the the police took her away.Maynard came to sit next to Olivia."Are you feeling okay? or do you need to visit the doctor?". maynard asked worriedly."No, am fine". Olivia replied."But you look a bit pale..""I am fine maynard, do
Maynard drove crazily through the traffic and he soon arrived at the hospital."Emergency!!". he screamed as he got out of the car immediately.Some nurses hurried over with a stretcher and Maynard placed Bryan on it carefully.They took him into the hospital and the doctor began to attend to him immediately."What is his name and what happened to him?". the doctor asked."His name is Bryan. He fell down the stairs by accident". Maynard explained."Ok". the doctor replied as they wheeled him into a room.Olivia was too shocked to say anything anymore so she just sat down quietly waiting while maynard paced around worriedly.Evelyn was very annoyed that the wedding was cancelled again. She wasn't particularly happy that the wedding will be on hold because of the brat.Just when she was this close to success that little brat had to pull such a foolish stunt and slip off the stairs."Why is it taking so damn long?" . I hope he is okay" Olivia said worriedly"I am sure he will be fine, le
Throughout the night, Maynard did not sleep a wink . He kept thinking about the wedding and finally it's today. In few hours, he'd be tieing the knot with Evelyn.He turned away from the mirror after dressing up and in that instant, Olivia walked in. He quickly rushed to her and hugged her."Please don't make me emotional than I already am Maynard?!" She pushed him away slightly, trying to fight back her tears." Come with me Olivia. Let's just run far away, that way, I won't have to get married to Evelyn and you won't have to be sad either"." Oh my! Why didn't we think about that earlier!? Let's run away " Olivia said cheerfully and Maynard was super ready to do so. He turned and was about to move to the wardrobe but Olivia caught his arm right on time."We should run far away and then what? So Evelyn can create more scandal against us? Don't be a coward Maynard because you're not. I am not going to support you in whatever plans you have. Let's just get this wedding over and done wi
Bryan joined Olivia in the room almost immediately. He had stood by the corner, observing everything. He sees how much she didn't like it and he didn't like it as well."Why are you here Bryan? Shouldn't you be downstairs with your mom and Dad?" She asked, surprised to see him in her room." Why are you here ma'am? shouldn't you be downstairs with Dad? He asked and Olivia chuckled before saying."Well, I don't belong there it's only best of I stay here. I don't want to be a bother to anyone"Bryan smiled.. " Me too Ma'am. I don't belong there and I don't want to be a bother"Olivia chuckled and ruffled his hair playfully."But you don't look happy ma'am. You really do not like what's going on right? You wish you can stop it don't you?"Olivia only stared at him without saying a word. I mean, what would a six years old boy possibly understand. He could be smart and all that but this is adult business. "Can I say something ma'am?" Bryan said, breaking into her thoughts." Of course, go
The next two days had been from one drama to another and it's Obvious Evelyn us the drama queen. She might be occupying Maynard's room, but he has refused to share a bed with her at all cost. He'd rather spend his night with Olivia than anyone else. That's how things are meant to be done.She did not stop causing more troubles and these past few days, she did not stop parading herself as the newest bride to be. More like she just won herself a medal or something.Olivia was tired of everything and she resorted into keeping as much distance as she could away from Evelyn. No matter how much annoyance she tried to cause, Olivia simply ignored her.As for Maynard, he did not like the fact that he was going shopping with Evelyn. People did not stop staring at them both as they stepping into the Mall.Evelyn has her head held high but he felt like disappearing into thin air. It was an embarrassing moment for him. The last time he stepped into the Mall was with Olivia, now he's with a sly sn
"Oh baby, you are back to your old angry self again.Anyways I am not here for you, I am here for your ex wife.Where is she? get out of the way let me see her". Evelyn said arrogantly."Olivia is not my ex wife but my wife because we are not even divorced yet so watch the words that comes out of that slutty mouth of yours..""The same slutty mouth you couldn't get enough of six years ago? Should I remind you how you kept kissing and nibbling on my..". Evelyn scoffed interrupting Maynard.Maynard clenched his fist in anger."Olivia is not going to see you do get the fuck out of my face". he said cutting her off and made to slam the door on Evelyn's face but she held it back and pushed it open."Tsk tsk, you are being a very bad boy.You didn't even ask me why I am at the front of your door with my luggages ". Evelyn said with a mischievous smile."I don't want to know because I don't care about anything that relates to you". Maynard said nonchalantly."You have to baby, you have to be
LATER THAT EVENINGSage took the longest bath he has ever had in his life. He shaved up and began to style his hair carefully. When he finally done, he wore the suit Olivia suggested, he looked absolutely stunning.He caught himself smiling at his reflection in the mirror and chided himself.His thoughts drifted off to Sofia.how would she react when she saw him this way? but he quickly pushed the thought out of his mind.He picked up his phone and called the restaurant manager."I hope everything has been settled according to plan? I don't want any interruptions unless it's absolutely necessary. Get your waiters to stand by. I want this to go well". Sage said coldly."Rest assured Mr Sage. everything has been taken care as you like it .the entire vip section will be out of bounds for other people except for you and your date and the special chef you hired has already arrived". the manager replied."That's good.I will be there in a few minutes". Sage said and hanged up. Why in Earth
They arrived at their bedroom and Olivia went to use the bathroom while Maynard began to receive series of phone calls from clients telling him to resolve his issues as soon as possible if not they are going to terminate their contract. They were all being Stern and no one was ready to buy his excuses. After finishing the calls, he decided to go through social media and the comments about Olivia was getting worse.*That bitch Olivia deserves whatever she's getting.**I hate women who act like this the most.she looks all innocent but she is a green tea bitch.*The comments were endless and majority of them were throwing hateful comments at olivia.only few of them supported her but that was barely one percent of the whole population. He threw his phone on the couch in anger."Damn it!". maynard cursed loudly.Olivia hurried out of the bathroom when he she heard Maynard cursing."What is happening?I heard you screaming from the...."Maynard interrupted her talk as he threw a fierce