"Is this really necessary?" Lucy complained as Mark pulled over in front of a Mall." It's really necessary. You'd be meeting my parents tomorrow and I want you to look really nice. Let's get you some clothes, shall we? " He got down, moved over to get side and pulled the door open, waiting for her to get down but Lucy proved stubborn and still sat with her arms crossed underneath her bóöbs.Mark stretched out his arms, gesturing for her to step down but she shakes her head negatively, still being adamant.Mark leaned down and scooped her in his arms in a bridal style."what are you..? Put me down!"He didn't respond to her but simply began to work into the mall, not minding the states from people. Lucy felt her cheeks flush with embarrassment and since Mark had refused to put her down she could only hide her face on his chest.Reaching the clothes section of the Mall, he finally placed her down and talked to the Mall manager to find the perfect dress for her.Lucy was led into the ch
The D-Day is finally here, the day Lucy would be meeting with Mark's parents. She couldn't help but feel really nervous... She has never been in this situation her entire life.Meeting the man's family is like indirectly telling them that you want to spend the rest of your life with that person. is that really it?She had asked Olivia countless times how it felt when she met with Maynard's parents for the first time!Olivia had said that it was a sweet experience and Maynard's parents were really nice people. Olivia further told her to simply just be herself and act natural and that the inner beauty and sense of humor of someone, speaks volume than the physical appearance.That's a different case, What about Mark's parents? Tho Mark kept saying that his mother was looking forward to meeting her but what are they like? What if they don't like her? What if..??Lucy groaned and stood up, then began to pace to and fro in her room. The air-conditioner is turned on but her palms feels sweat
"Oh! Austin, come join us!!" Mrs Townsend said and that caught Lucy's attention again, prompting her to turn around and have a look at who just came in.Turning around, she met the shock of her Life seeing Her Ex boyfriend walk into the Townsend mansion casually. What was he doing here? She can even recall the last time she saw him.. it was during their break-up.She averted her gaze and turned back on her seat when her eyes met with that of Austin. He was shocked at first but replaced it with a smirk almost immediately.He got to the dinning and had few talks with Mark's parents and they seemed well acquainted then he turned to Mark and they did a bro hug.Everyone felt uncomfortable with Austin around. Except for Lucy who became really nervous, just having him around."pardon my manners Austin, let me properly introduce you to my woman. Lucy?... " He called out, making her lift her head up. " Meet Austin,my cousin.... Austin, meet woman, Lucy Dalton" Mark made the introductions." W
He forcefully began to kiss her while he placed her both hands on his neck. She kept struggling to pull away but the more he did, the more his hold on her grew tighter. The more she kept biting his lips, the more he deepened the kiss."What in heaven's name is going on here?" Austin finally pulls her away. Lucy turned to Mark who was fuming in anger as he kept clenching and unclenching his fists.Her heart was thumping really fast. What had she done? What had Austin done!? This is going to ruin everything... "Ma.. Mark..." She stuttered, her voice coming out in a whisper. "Mark, I can explain.. it's really not what you think. "He wasn't looking at her but directly at Austin who kept wiping off the blood on his lips because of the bites."Mark,.." Lucy called out again and immediately, Bark charged at Austin, giving him an heavy punch on the face, which sent Austin falling in the table and some dishes crashing to pieces on the floor.Mark grabs Austin's collar and punched him hard
Mark wasn't pleased with the turn of events. He still doesn't understand why Lucy would display such unruly attitude in his parent's home!!What would they think of him? That he had a bad taste in women and had to bring an irresponsible woman to meet with them? That's not the case, the fact is that she had the audacity to try to seduce his very own cousin. It would have been somewhat better if it was someone's else and not Austin. It's what hurt him the most.Does she not have a little bit of shame in her. That night, he couldn't return to the mansion bit rather went straight to his home and turned off his cellphone since his parents didn't stop calling to find out what's going on.He got himself drunk go take the crazy thoughts off his head and this morning, he woke up in a foul mood and and a hang over. He needed to vent his anger out on someone, he made his way to the office.An unfortunate employee accidentally spilled coffee on him and he didn't waste time before firing her.It b
CHAPTER 64:- unconsciousOlivia stared at her phone lost in thought. It just doesn't sit well with her. She had a feeling that something bus up with Lucy, even this he tried to hide it.It felt to her like her sister needed her so badly bit she was far away form her and Lucy assured her that she's fine, so which is she to believe?Maynard came, hugging her from behind and inhaling her scent. Seeing bow worried she is, he asked.. "What's wrong?""I feel like something isn't right with Lucy but she insists that she's fine. Did you see how red and swollen her eyes were? Those smiles she had on her face wasn't real. I know there's something up"" Maybe she doesn't want to trouble you! And maybe she's fine and you're just getting paranoid for no reason"" What if someone happened at the dinner, you know, I can't help but think otherwise"" You worry too much and you know it isn't good for your health.... Come here" He lead her to the mirror stand. " Take a look at your face, if you continue
CHAPTER 65 :- Nauseous.Lucy wakes up, feeling the wet towel on her forehead. She lifts herself into a sitting position, taking the towel off and looking around, she found Mrs Townsend fast asleep beside her.A smile left her lips... Watching Mrs Townsend right now, gives her a sense of Hope and comfort. It feels like her mother has been the one taking care of her.The love of a mother from Mrs Townsend keeps emanating and feels her and she kinda misses her mother.. Not just her mother, but her Dad too.Mrs Townsend opened her eyes and as she saw Lucy seated upright, she panicked and began to feel her temperature. "Why are you up dear? You should still get some rest? Do you still feel dizzy? " Lucy's eyes brimmed with tears.. Her lips quivered as she tried to fight back her tears.Mrs Townsend noticed her tears and wipes then off her face."No, no dear.. Don't cry now! Is it still about Mark? "Lucy shakes her head negatively and blinked her eyes as more tears kept rolling down her
Lucy's hands shook as she stared at the test rube in her hands. So many times this past few moments, she kept shutting her eyes and opening them back, wishing the results from the test tube would change but it was just there, staring right back at her.The double red lines on the test tubes cane like a bomb blast to her. She didn't want to believe, maybe its just her eyesight having issues and maybe the test tube is faulty.She can't be pregnant, she really can't be!! Not with all of this catastrophies going on between her and Mark. Not when Mark already broke up with her, would he believe her? Would the pregnancy make him reconsider his decisions?Mrs Townsend was right. The signs she keeps experiencing were those of pregnancy. So many thoughts raced through her head, yet again.. She didn't want to believe! She'd only believe once this is whole thing is confirmed by a doctor, only then will she believe a mere test tube and if luck rains on her and it turns out negative, she'd be at
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