CHAPTER NINE

MY REBOUND

DOMINEERING HUSBAND

Chapter 9.

Olivia came out of her room, fixing her gaze on Joel room. She wondered if he's in or not because for the past few days, he hasn't showed up in her room to apologise and she kinda wondered if he's still upset with her.

She on there other hand has remained locked up in her room. She has refused to step out but today she decided to step out of the room and take in some fresh air. She's beginning to get suffocated staying indoors all day.

Also, she seized the opportunity of Julie lot being in the room and took her bath, then wore a red knee length gown.

She shrugged and tore her gaze from Joel's door and jogged down the stairs. Just as she got to the living room, a pleasant aroma passed through her nostrils and her tommy found it as the perfect time to grumble.

She knew exactly who it was, making magic in the kitchen. It was Julie.

Olivia traced the aroma and made her way to the kitchen, since it's her first time stepping into the kitchen. She found Julie busy and engrossed in the veggies she was slicing.

"Erm!" She cleared her throat noisily, startling Julie a bit. "I see someone's making magic in the kitchen".

"Oh! You startled me, Ma'am Olivia!"

Olivia laughed and moved closer "I'm sorry! So what are you making?"

"Some home-made burgers and fries!" Julie responded.

"Wow!! Sounds delicious and I'm already getting hungry by just the aroma. I really can't wait to taste it"

"It will be ready soon!"

"Great! So, do you need my help? I can help you" Olivia offered.

"No, you can't Ma'am! I can handle it myself!" Julie politely declined, making Olivia frown.

"Why is that? Just because I have memory lose doesn't mean I also lost some basic skills too. I can help, just tell me what to do" Olivia insisted.

"I still can't let you do this,, the master would get mad if he finds out. You're my boss's wife and I can't let you do anything while I'm here"

Olivia rolls her eyes and huffed. If not for the fact that Julie doesn't want to loose her Job, then she'd have pressurized Julie into letting her cook.

"Speaking about Joel, Where is he? Why haven't I seen him around?" Olivia asked.

Julie have her a confused look. "Master didn't tell you?"

"Tell me what?" Olivia asked back.

"That he was leaving!" .

Olivia became even more confused than she already was. What was Julie talking about Joel leaving?.

"He left? Left to where?" .

"He didn't say! He only told me to keep an eye on you cos he'd be gone for a few days. I guess it must be one of his work trips" Julie said.

"How long has he been gone?" .

"it's been four days since he left, I think!"

Olivia hummed in response and nodded her head in understanding. Four days ago and that was exactly the day he raised his filthy hands on her! But why did he leave? Olivia's certain that it isn't work related.

He must have been feeling guilty over what he did and that's why he left. Well, he did the right thing. It made her manipulate her plans even more and is now ready to be executed.

Yes! She's so eager to start acting like an ideal wife since that what he has always wanted. She just can't wait for him to come back so her plans can finally be set into motion.

She called him a psychopath, guess that's what made him angry. But, yes!! That's what he is, a psychopath!! Cause no man in his right senses would ever think of hurting someone they love. This minute, he's calm and loving,, next minute he's angry. Who dies that.

"Did he say when he'd be back?" Olivia asked after a long minute of thinking.

"No, he didn't!" .

Olivia felt happy inwardly cos she needed this space and freedom, his presence alone suffocates her.

She moved to the refrigerator and pulled it open. Her eyes widened as low gasp left her lips. She didn't expect refrigerator to be stocked with so much fruits if different varieties and other consumables. It was just like the fruit rack at the mall.

Olivia's mouth watered at the sight of it. Initially, she had wanted to pick just water right now, she'll need to settle for some fruits instead.

Just how rich is Joel to think that he acts brought home a mini mall. How would he be able to consume ball of this.

Olivia stuffed an apple into her mouth and chewed with so much ecstasy.

She took few slices and moved back to standing beside Julie. She felt really bored and wanted to do something fun. She's tired of staying indoors and now, she wants to go out and see what the city looks like.

"I want us to go out, Julie!" She suddenly said, making Julie look at her.

"You want us to go out? But why, Ma'am Olivia?" .

Olivia leaned over at the table and placed her hands underneath her jaw for support.

"I just want us to go out. I feel sick been indoors all day! I want to tour round the whole city and see what it looks like. I want to take in some fresh air".

"That sounds like an interesting thing to do, ma'am Olivia. But I'm afraid you can't"

"Why is that?" Olivia grimaced by Julie's refusal.

Why on Earth is Julie refusing everything and anything she wants to do? For goodness sake, how long does she have to make it clear to them that she's perfectly okay and not used to the lifestyle of having a maid or someone doing things for her.

She was only sick, of which she has recovered fully.. and not handicapped. In fact, it's high time she put a stop to letting Julie bathe her, just like she had done today.. She's not a baby.

"The Master is not at home and I'm sure his guards wouldn't even let you out as per his instructions. Besides, he strictly told me to keep an eye on you!"

Olivia rolls her eyes. Master this, master that! Does everything always have to be him? He has instilled so much authority on his workers that they can't even go contrary to his orders.

Olivia straightened up herself and banged slightly on the table, catching Julie unaware.

"I'm your boss's wife and as such, I'm ordering you to go out with me and don't even think body disobeying me, Julie. And if it's about the guards, then leave them to me, I'll handle it my way!" Olivia said with a tone of finality and seriousness.

Julie opened her mouth to speak but shut it as Olivia passed her a deadly glare. Olivia left her with no option but to obey her this time.

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30 minutes passed and once Julie was done cooking, Olivia asked her to go change into other than her maid outfit. She wouldn't want to go out with Julie dressed as a maid, that wouldn't be the right thing for her to do.

"Are you ready?" Olivia asked and Julie nodded.

"But, how are you going to convince the guards to let you go out. I'm pretty sure they wouldn't even concur" Julie said.

"Leave everything to me, Julie. Now, let's go!" .

They walked out of the mansion and just like Julie had said, they were guards outside standing at each nook and cranny of the mansion. They looked able-bodied and fierce. Why the hell does he need so many guards anyways.

But that isn't her business! Her main aim is getting out of this hell hole even if it's just for few minutes. As soon as they saw Olivia walk out, they rushed towards her and stood in her way.

Olivia halted and raised her brows up. She knew this was exactly what Julie meant by them not letting her out. What? is she in some kind of house arrest or what?.

"I'm sorry ma'am! we can't let you out!" One of the guards said.

"Says who?" Olivia asked.

"It's the boss's order!"

Olivia scoffed, sick and tired of everything. Well, to hell with their boss anyways.

"Why don't you call him and seek permission from him then.. Let's see if he's going to refuse me going out!"

The guards hesitated for a while before one excused himself and Left to make a call - Probably to Joel.

Olivia inwardly wished Joel grant her the access of going out, else she's going to die staying indoors.

Soon, the guard returned and nodded slightly. "You're free to go ma'am. But he insist you go with the car!"

Olivia felt really happy but she didn't want to make it visible she just hissed loudly and walked past the guards.

"Whatever! C'mon Julie!!"

TBC...