“Thank God! I found you here.” Ryan tells her as he approaches her and embraces her in a hug. “Ryan, what are you doing here?” She asked him. “Well, there was this workshop...” But Olivia cut him off. “Stop with the bullshit. We both know how much you despise this type of workshop.” “One of your neighbours told me you moved here; I tried calling you several times. But you didn’t pick up, so I had no choice but to sign up for this stupid workshop.” He justified himself. Jenna abruptly spoke, capturing the attention of the entire cafeteria. “Hello, guys. So, you see, we have the winners of the interschool band competition ‘The Fire and Ice.’ We let them leave our school grounds without performing for us, which is unacceptable. So Ryan, Xavier, and Brad will you please perform for us?” “Um, sure.” He replied. Musical instruments were set up in preparation for their performance. Even the teachers and principal were present for their live performance, as were several other students.
It was Friday. Olivia got ready for school and walked instead of taking her car. “Do you mind if I join you?” Caleb asked. In response, she shrugged. Things were still tense between them, and even in the house, things were spiced up. He couldn’t bring himself to apologize to Olivia. Instead, they made their way silently to school. Olivia was pushed before the lecture could begin, causing her to land on her back on the locker. Olivia exclaimed, “What the hell?” “Shit! Are you okay, Olivia?” Caleb dashed towards her, inspecting her for injuries. “Shut up, bitch. How dare you? I was supposed to go to the competition, and you took it from me.” Jenna shouted at her. “It was a fair game, Jenna,” Caleb replied on Olivia's behalf. “Caleb, stop defending Olivia. She is nothing but a piece of shit.” She told him. “Stop bad-mouthing about her,” Caleb told her firmly. Olivia was taken aback to see Caleb defending her. Further, Jenna had gotten a lot of attention. “Caleb, please. You al
Eliana and William were delighted to learn that Caleb had finally decided to speak with Carson. Following Olivia's outburst, both of them attempted to contact their elder son. But it was a waste of time because Carson was firm in his decision to discontinue all contact with his family. Fortunately, they were able to locate his fiancée, Claudia. William spoke with her and learned about his son's whereabouts. Olivia didn't want to ruin the Knights' family's happiness by bringing Cameron. It was their time, not hers, but she was out of luck when Caleb signalled her to speak with his parents about Cameron. So, Olivia had no choice but to tell them about her secret. Eliana and William were both surprised to learn Olivia had a younger brother. They wanted to know about him, and she gladly informed them about her younger brother. Of course, Olivia left out the part about her parents abusing her, but she did tell them about Cameron being exposed to the wrong influences in his life and her pa
Olivia felt awkward the following day, but Caleb, Carson, and Claudia tried to act normal around her, which she appreciated. The breakfast was delicious and full of interesting conversations, although she did spot Carson and Claudia having a quiet conversation. “Caleb, do you mind helping me in the kitchen?” Claudia asked after they were finished. “Sure.” He said. They both walked out, leaving Carson and Olivia behind. “Olivia, come on, let's go into the garden.” Carson stood up, with her following close behind. “How are you feeling?” He asked. “Um, good.” She responded. “Well, did I thank you for what you did?” He asked. “Carson, cut the crap and get to the point. I may be young, but I am not stupid.” “Do you get those nightmares all the time?” Again, Carson asked, this time directly to the point. She replied with a single word, “Yes.” “You are not going to give me any details, are you?” “No.” Which made Carson sigh. “Olivia, I think you should visit a therapist.” He sugg
Caleb got up early the next morning and headed downstairs. He was desperately looking for Olivia while sitting at the table. “Where is Livy, Mom... Dad?” He asked, concerned. Eliana replied, “She’s already gone.” ‘So, she is avoiding me,’ Caleb thought. He had expected her to act this way, but he also knew Olivia would change her mind. After all, they both lived in the same place. “Is everything between you two fine?” His father asked, raising his eyes from the newspaper he was reading. He considered telling them the real reason at first, then changed his mind. He didn’t want to give Olivia any more reasons to dislike him. “Everything is OK, Dad. However, I believe I better leave right now. Otherwise, I will be late.” Caleb was looking for Olivia when he arrived at school, but he couldn’t find her, so he reluctantly proceeded to his class, only to find her already seated behind Mason and Sia. Because the seat next to her was empty, he took a chance and sat next to her. “Hey gu
Olivia walked to school the next day instead of driving. But she shrieked when Caleb’s car came to a halt next to her, honking loudly. “What the hell, Caleb? Giving me a heart attack and making me deaf is not going to kill me.” She shouted at him with one hand on her heart. “Get in the car, Olivia, and stop making morbid jokes.” He told her. “Thank you, but I am fine.” She was ready to take a step forward when he made a threat. “If you don’t get in the car, then I will myself force you to get in.” “Oh my god, I am so scared.” She rolled her eyes. To prove his point, Caleb got out of the car and went towards Olivia. He shoved her into the passenger seat after picking her upon his shoulder. Then, he slid into the driver’s seat, but not before fastening her seatbelt. He even locked the car so Olivia wouldn’t be able to get out. “This is not going to make us buddies.” She glared at him. “Oh, Olivia, trust me. It will.” He gave her a friendly smile. She got out of the car when they
Olivia and Caleb were getting along just fine. Although there had been only a little progress between these two, she couldn’t help but remind her so-called new friend that she hadn’t completely forgiven him. She was forced to talk to Caleb because they were roommates again. Olivia didn't have a nightmare in Carson's house, unlike the last time. Without anyone noticing, she remembered to take a sleeping pill. It's been a pleasant two days at Caleb's older brother's house. She had a flashback to a time when she was having a wonderful time with her family. Still, everything was pretty fine. Eliana, William, Caleb, and Olivia were eating their lunch. They were on their way home when they decided to stop at a restaurant two hours away. “William, there's a museum a few blocks away that we should visit,” Eliana exclaimed enthusiastically. “Sure thing, honey.” Her husband agreed. “What about you, kids? Do you want to join us?” Eliana asked. “Sure thing, mom.” “I am not sure, Eliana. Wh
Olivia had been acting strangely since she returned from the hospital. When she told them about her coffee incident, the Knights' family became concerned, but when she assured them that she was fine, they relaxed. Olivia was quiet and lost in her thoughts throughout the ride, which Caleb noticed. In fact, the next day, while going back to school, Olivia didn't throw any kind of fits to get into Caleb's car. Instead, she was quiet, only answering when she was asked to. Olivia was hesitant to show her face in class. She had no idea how to tell her friends that Jason was still alive. She wanted to run to them and tell them about him, but she was also afraid to say to them. She was terrified of never seeing him again. She feared he would vanish, but it was all a figment of her imagination. What if they didn't believe her and thought she was insane? Olivia's emotions were out of control. She wasn't thinking straight. Her sane mind would have told her to go to her godparents and friend
“Caleb, will you do it faster? For once in life, put your muscles to some good use.” Olivia shouted at him angrily while walking behind him with a huge cardboard box in her hand. “I am trying, Olivia. Boxes are apparently not that light. Little help from you would be very nice.” He glared at her. “Remind me again why did I agree with your idea of living together?” She crossed her arm. “Because it is easier to stay with each other as we will be going to the same college.” He rolled his eyes. “Just for convenience, right? Take this box also with you.” With that, Olivia placed the same box filled with their belongings above the box that Caleb was already carrying. “Oomph!! Really Livy. Aren’t you bossy?” He told her, still carried both the boxes and kept them safely near the couch of their new home. Olivia only shrugged at his response. “I already told you that old Olivia is difficult to handle.” “But I love her all the same.” He winked at her. “Don’t you now?” She came closer to
It was the day before the New Year, and the Knights were hard at work preparing for the New Year’s Eve party. After a few hours of work, they decided to take a break. While everyone was sitting on the couch munching on snacks, Olivia was sitting on the porch in the garden area, lost in her own thoughts. “Why are you causing yourself and Caleb pain, Olivia?” Eliana came to sit with her. “What do you mean?” Olivia asked her godmother. “Look at this picture.” Eliana showed her the photo of whose story she had told Caleb about. “Is this...” “Yes, it’s you and Caleb.” She narrated the same story to Olivia that she had told her son a few days ago. “Olivia, this is life. Ups and downs are part and parcel of it, but you shouldn't stop living it because you are scared of taking risks.” “I don't want to burden Caleb with my problems, Eliana. Maybe I am not right for him.” “That's Caleb's decision to make, don't you think? Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and you will have all your an
After a little confession by Mason and Sia, both of them went home. Presently, Caleb and Olivia were sitting on the bed in Olivia's room; both of them were lost in their own thoughts. Caleb was rubbing her palm with his fingers. “I am glad that both of them finally got together,” Olivia said out of the blue. “Me too. Jason missed it, didn't he?” He looked at her. “Blame him for having a sleepover at Zach's place today.” Olivia rolled her eyes. After two minutes of silence, Olivia took a deep breath and finally told him what she had wanted to tell him for the past few weeks. “Caleb, thank you for everything that you have done for me.” “Olivia, don't thank me. I did what I had to do. “I don't see you upset or dealing with unwanted emotions or negative vibes.” He told her. “Why?” She asked him softly, looking at his eyes. “The same reason you saved Carson and me by taking your own life.” He told her. “It's not the same, Caleb.” She looked down. “Please explain to me how it's not
One month had passed, each and every day seemed to be easier than before. Jason and Olivia’s relationship was also working out just fine. Jason moved back to Knight’s place. Both had been catching up with each other’s lives, and there had been many moments where both of them broke down, but being together only made them strong and their bond stronger. Jason finally met his little brother, Cameron, who is a miniature version of him. Although at present, not only Olivia, but even Jason, is against the idea of telling their brother the truth. With time, yes. But not now. Now is not the right time. Steadily and gradually, Olivia was getting back to her normal self. Maybe not completely, but something is better than nothing, right? Olivia was sitting in Caleb’s room along with Mason and Sia when Caleb came in with the movie DVDs. “So, which movie do you guys want to watch?” he asked them while placing the DVDs on the bed. “Umm, how about the Avengers?” Mason suggested. “Cool,” Caleb s
Everyone was surprised yet ecstatic to find Olivia downstairs. None of them knew how Caleb managed to do the deed, but they were glad because, whatever he did, it had some positive effect on Olivia. Even though their goddaughter didn't say much, it was a step forward. Olivia was smiling a bit more. It was not a full-fledged smile, but nonetheless, it was a smile. She stopped being cooped up in her room, although she still refused to talk to anyone other than her godparents and Caleb. But she did talk to Carson and Claudia a bit as they were both staying back at the Knight's mansion again until Claudia gave birth to her child. During these two days, Olivia had settled into the Knights' home. She missed her friends, especially Jason, but she was terrified of meeting him. She feared him disappearing again. It was easier to stay away, but she knew that she would have to face him at some time or another. But what she didn't realize was that it would be so soon. Olivia was in her peacefu
Caleb opened his eyes, only to find Olivia sleeping peacefully beside him, her head on his chest and one of her hands holding his stomach. He gently removed a few strands of her hair that were falling into her eyes. There had always been something about her that had attracted him. He still can’t believe that Olivia went through so much in the past. At present, Caleb wanted to do nothing but help Olivia in every way he could. His thoughts were interrupted when his dad came into the room and signaled him to come downstairs. Reluctantly, he followed his father’s commands and found his parents sitting in the dining room. “Morning, mom and dad.” “Morning, Caleb. How did you and Olivia sleep?” His mother gently asked him. “Slept just fine. Olivia squirmed a little in the middle of the night, but everything was fine.” He gave a long sigh. “Caleb, give it some time. Everything will return to normal.” His dad tried to reassure him, but he cut him off. “Will it, dad? You don't
Caleb was sitting in a chair beside Olivia, where she was sleeping peacefully in a hospital bed. So much has happened in the last few hours that it was difficult to take it all in at once. When Livy shot herself, not only Caleb and Carson but even Dominic was shocked by her action. But luck was on their side. Just like in movies, the police choose a perfect time to show up with Jiggy and William. While police officers arrested Dominic and his troop, others rushed Olivia to the hospital, and immediately, William made it his own duty to treat Olivia. Both the brothers were shocked to learn that Jason had finally gained consciousness from coma during the operation. But unfortunately, his condition was still weak, so he couldn't come to the hospital. It's difficult to imagine Jason' situation. Instead of being surrounded by his family, he was awake only to find his sister missing, let alone in a case where she was herself in the middle of a situation of life and death. Fortunately, d
Olivia was struggling with the ropes. She was furious after she learned the truth and wanted to get out of this hell hole as soon as possible. When she regained consciousness, she found herself in a dark, locked room. After a few minutes of yelling and screaming, a few guards and her dearest uncle arrived. The hatred in his eyes was evident. She could not believe that her very own uncle had destroyed her family. He not only tried to violate Jason for vengeance, but he also successfully killed her parents. The way he spoke about them radiated pure envy and animosity towards them. Olivia realized somewhere along the way that Dominic was hurt that he was an unwanted child of her grandfather before he was married. But she also knew that her grandfather and grandmother would never love him pretentiously. Olivia’s father also loved him all the same and never mistreated him. So Olivia refused to believe that he was not loved. Olivia tried to tell him that. But in return, she earned a hard
Olivia was following Dominic in her car. An hour passed, but still, his car didn't stop. She was being as discrete as possible. Olivia was desperate for answers, and she wanted to catch him red-handed. Olivia wanted revenge; she knew she was impulsive, but she wasn't thinking straight. She should have formed a plan or something, but she was going through her gut feelings. Even if she could not get any revenge on him, it would be fine as long as he gave her answers. Dominic is a dangerous man to deal with, and she knows that by now. After following him around for ninety minutes, she landed herself in a quiet alley. It was the same area that was a shortcut to Knight's home. The very same area she took when she was returning to her temporary home when she visited her brother, Cameron. But the strange thing was, his alley was not ninety minutes away from school. It was hardly half an hour away, yet Dominic’s car took so long to reach. Olivia felt uneasy in the pit of her stomach, but s