Chapter 04

Chapter 04

Waking up the next day, Olivia wished the events of the previous night was a dream, but she wasn't that lucky. "Olivia Parker, you have to stop being so reckless!" The voice of her mother, Hilda, sounded through her bedroom wall.

Olivia groaned and sat up just as her mother barged into the room without a tap and with her hands akimbo, glared at her. "You came home drunk last night and you know how important today is," she said.

"I didn't drink much mum, it was just a dew shot, I'm perfectly fine," she replied in defense. "Oh really? Then I guess you can remember how you crawled into your room last night, literally," she stated.

Sighing, Olivia palmed her face and fell on the bed again. "Do you see who dropped me off?" She asked and Hida shook her head, "No, before I could get to the door, they'd driven away and left you standing there like fucking idiot! You should be glad they were nice enough to bring you home," she snapped.

"Yeah, yeah," Olivia said but her mind was running wild. Did she really kiss Chad last night? Was it an alcohol induced dream? Where was Macey?

"Drink this, you should be fine. Then come down and help me make dinner," she said. Olivia blanched, "Dinner?" She asked, fumbling for her phone.

"Yes, dinner, it's afternoon already and you've been sleeping all day," her mum replied. Olivia saw that the time was 2:46 pm and she shook her head. She was likely going to lose her job and then ruin her mother's dinner with her hangover.

"Speaking of which, did you get leave from work today for my special day?" Hilda asked her with a smile. "Huh, leave?" She replied, confused and Hilda gestured at her in bed.

"Yeah, I figured since you're not going to work today then you just have taken the day off to meet my new husband and your new stepbrother," she said.

"Yes, of course, that's why I'm not at work," Olivia lied swiftly with a smile on her face. Hilda beamed at her, "Thanks, Liv, I really appreciate," she said and left the room.

Olivia hissed and quickly tried to call Macey but she didn't take her calls. She wondered how long it would take before everyone knew she'd kissed her boss. Would Chad tell them? Was he disgusted with the kiss? "I'm never going to work again, I can't stand that arrogant motherfucker mocking me for it," she decided stiffly. It was official, she was quitting her job.

Dressed in a knee length black dress that accentuated her curves, Olivia stepped into the living room that evening after helping her mother set the table. "Thank you for being such an amazing and understanding daughter, I couldn't have asked for more," Hilda said, grabbing her hands.

Olivia nodded, "Mum, I'm glad that you're moving on from dad and finally ready to love again, I wouldn't hope for anything more than your happiness," she replied and Hilda pulled her into a hug.

"Everything is going to be perfect and the wedding is coming soon. I just want you to know that I love you and this won't destroy what we have, okay?" Hilda assured and Olivia nodded. As much as she knew marrying another man would take her mother away from her, literally into a new home, she couldn't help but be happy for her. "We've been through so much hurt together. I'm just glad one of us is getting something good out of life," she replied.

Just then, there was a soft knock on the door and Hilda smiled happily as she smoothed her dress over and rushed to take the door. "Welcome, Matthew," she said with a wide smile and hugged him.

Olivia smiled at the older man, he had a receding hairline and laugh lines around his mouth. Right behind him was a girl about her own age. She was dressed in a tight skirt and a pair of leather boots that climbed up to her thighs. "Liv, meet Matthew and his daughter, Cathy," Hilda introduced.

Matthew pulled her into a hug unexpectedly, "Enough with the formalities, we're going to be family real soon," he said as he pulled away. "Cathy, say hello to your new sister," he said and Cathy also hugged her cheerfully. "Welcome to the family," Olivia replied.

"I'm so sorry my son is running a little late. He called about work, but he should be here soon," he apologized as they were being led to the dining room.

"Your mother and I are still deliberating on the best venue for the wedding and of course the honeymoon resort. I want something memorable," Matthew said with a wide smile. Olivia nodded, she couldn't help but also smile at the excitement in her mother's eyes.

"So, Olivia, how have you been? I heard you're fresh out of college and got yourself a nice job," Cathy asked and Olivia nodded slowly. She didn't have a job anymore but then she didn't want to ruin her mother's day by bringing that up.

At that moment, the doorbell rang and Hilda excused herself to get it. His gray suit fit perfectly with the stark contrast of his tan skin as he walked into the dining. "What are you doing here? I forgot to turn in my resignation letter, I quit,". Olivia said, asking him to leave.

"Resignation letter? What are you talking about?" Matthew asked and Olivia paused, looking at Chad. "What do you want?" She asked him.

Chad walked to the chair next to her and settled down, "I'm sorry I'm late, I had a lot to handle since my secretary didn't show up. I guess you've met my father, Matthew Steele," he replied.

"What?' she asked in disbelief, this had ro be some prank. Mathew liked her with a wide smile, "This is my son, Chad Steele," he introduced.

Choking on her drink, Olivia's eyes widened and Chad smirked at her, "Hello, stepsister," he said cockily.