OliviaI was extremely bothered all through the night.I couldn't seem to think of anything other than seeing Sebastian earlier today.Why did he have to show up?Why was he even here to begin with?I had numerous weird dreams about Asher and all that happened four years ago.I woke up severally during the night and when I did, going back to sleep was a huge problem.Jeremy wanted to take the twins and my dad for another fun family time but I refused.Seeing Sebastian here yesterday made me really scared of leaving the house.I didn't want to see him again as that would only make me feel much more hurt from what happened.Could he have come to my City with Asher?"Ugh!" I washed my face for the hundredth time, maybe if I did this a few more times, I would feel better."Olivia?" I heard Jeremy knock on my door.I knew he must have noticed my mood change and was definitely here to talk.I got out of the bathroom and opened the door."Are you okay?" He asked, coming into the room."Yeah,
OliviaWhy was this happening to me?No matter how I tried to run from my past, fate kept bringing me back.First, was my pregnancy.And now, Kian's health.Why couldn't I just live in peace?Everyone deserved a happy ever after and even if I didn't, my children did.And now, Kian was the one paying for what I had done.Just one mistake, I had made.Just one mistake and now, my entire life was ruined and everyone around me was paying for it."I'm so sorry, Kian." I sniffed, taking his tiny hand in mine.But he didn't respond, because he couldn't respond.My son just laid on the bed, motionless with an oxygen mask over his face.Even with the help of the oxygen mask, his breathing was still unsteady.Tears endlessly streamed down my face as I thought of ways to help Kian get back to his feet.But there was nothing else I could think of but to go back to Asher.The fate of Kian's life was in his hands."Olivia?" Jeremy called, coming into the ward.He was just returning from the house.
OliviaSebastian had brought Asher to the city after he saw me with Kian yesterday and just like I had predicted, he came to the Park in search of me and Kian.I had no idea on how to face Asher after everything that had happened and all the years that had passed by.I guess this was so obvious as Sebastian decided to talk to Asher instead.I was afraid that he wouldn't believe the kids were his and wouldn't want to come over to the hospital but Sebastian had assured me that he was going to bring Asher to the hospital so I could only hope that he stuck to his words"You came back?" Jeremy asked when I stepped into the Kian's ward."Yes, I wasn't peaceful being away from my son." I responded.He got off the chair and gave me room to sit."Also, I found a way to bring Asher to the hospital." I added quickly.Jeremy's eyes widened in shock as he stared at me,"But how?""I just had this feeling that Sebastian was going to come back to the park so I went back there. And just like I predict
MiguelWhen Sebastian had told me about Olivia's return, I began feeling really nervous.I found it hard to believe that she came back after all I did to her.After I got to know the truth about what had happened, I couldn't help but feel horrible.I had treated Olivia badly and pushed her out of my life when she needed me the most.She was completely innocent and I didn't think of the fact that my mother would have made up the video just to bring us apart.A month after the incident, Sebastian came to me about the truth of the video.It was edited!The people in the video was not Olivia and Joseph.Seb had found the same video online with different people but the same clothes, in the same place.Both videos were too similar to be a coincidence and that was how we found out the truth.I felt so mad at my mother but especially at myself.I had believed her without a second thought and chased the one woman I really loved out of my life.I couldn't forgive myself for hurting Joseph and m
Olivia "Mom?" Kian interrupted our kiss. "Baby?" I took my attention to him, leaving Asher's side and moving closer to him. "Hey, how do you feel?" I asked him, playing with his fingers. "I don't know mommy but I'm really hungry." He said and Asher and I chuckled. I was about to say something when I heard the sound of the door opening. I checked and it was Jeremy. "Jeremy." "Uncle Jeremy!" Kian shouted his name with excitement, throwing his hands in the air. "Hey little man." Jeremy walked over to Kian and kissed him lightly. The two hugged for a while and I just observed Asher's reaction. He didn't seem comfortable with having Jeremy in the room. "I brought you some food. And a little ice cream." He said, whispering the last part to Kian who giggled. "You know he shouldn't be having ice cream, right? I mean at least not now." I frowned at Jeremy who didn't seem bothered. "I know, that's why I brought just a small quantity." He responded. "Please mommy." Kian begged, his
OliviaI closed the door carefully so they wouldn't notice my absence.I returned to the reception to see that Jeremy and Sebastian were still not back from wherever they went to."Dad?" I called my father and he looked up from his phone."Is everything alright?" I asked him even though I knew nothing was alright with him, especially concerning Asher's presence."I just don't feel okay with having Asher with Kian and Kianna." He answered truthfully."Why?" I asked him.I had thought I wouldn't feel comfortable with having Asher with my children too.When Sebastian told me about his presence in the City, I had thought that staring at him and remembering how much he hurt me will only make me loathe him but it didn't.I was happy to know that he had learned the truth and regretted not believing him.I didn't want him anywhere close to my children as a result of how frequently his family got involved in conspiracies that went viral on the internet.I didn't want any of my children to get
OliviaThe next morning came so quickly.Asher and I had talked about a lot of things before eventually sleeping off.And this morning, I woke up before everyone else.I carefully took my hands away from Kian's as he had held onto them in his sleep, he was fond of doing that which is why he always slept next to me.I left the ward afterwards and found Sebastian outside."Seb?" I called him, yawning."You're awake." He turned around with a bright smile on his face.For the last four years, Jeremy had always reminded me of Sebastian and now, Sebastian got to remind me of Jeremy."Yes, I am." I responded with a smile and just then, I remembered that he was only greeting me.For a while, I had forgotten that he and Asher were so odd, they never greeted like normal people."You disappeared last night." I frowned at him and folded my hands under my chest as I remembered how he suddenly left the hospital with no notice."I'm sorry. I didn't mean to but I had to." He answered, confusing me."
OliviaAsher and the twins woke up shortly after I left the ward and Sebastian helped them get ready.I was right about my dad going back home to bring some clothes and food for the twins and I.And just as I had planned with Sebastian, I took the clothes and food he brought for me."Do you think Kianna and Kian would still want to come home with me?" My dad asked when I returned from the restroom where I changed."Why do you think they wouldn't want to? They've been so eager to see you." I responded, taking a seat beside him.Ever since Sebastian and Asher made it to the hospital last night, my dad's mood had completely changed.I could tell that he was worried.Initially, I thought it was only about Asher, regarding everything that had happened in the past.But now, it seemed he was bothered beyond that."It's just that, their dad's here now. I can't help but feel like they would forget about me so soon. Usually, they would want to be around me but since last night, they've just sti
Several Weeks LaterOliviaA lot has happened since the abduction.Rita faced trial and sentenced to thirty years imprisonment with hard labour.I didn't want to be there at the court but I had to.The kids had spent quality time with my father just like Gloria had.She still hadn't said anything as regards her obvious feelings for my father but I wasn't going to rush her.She had all the time in the world to think carefully about her feelings for him.Jeremy got back once he heard the news of the abduction.He was horrified when I told him more about it, especially about Rita; my best friend being the perpetrator of such evil.It was often said that sometimes, it was the people we know that hurt us the most.Mrs Smith and Rita had in need no doubt, proved that to be true.Now that Jeremy was back, he helped out with setting up my business.I wasn't exactly sure of what I wanted to do but I was eager to try out something new, something that didn't involve me working under anyone."It
OliviaI jumped in fright when the door came down, dust rising in the air.I had to close my eyes for a second and when I opened them again, I saw Asher standing right before me."Asher?" I tried to get to him but the ropes that tightened around my skin reminded me that I couldn't.He noticed this and rushed to me."Olivia? Oh my goodness! What happened? Where is she?" He asked multiple questions as he freed me.I answered none, I had no time to.Once I was completely free, I tried to run in the direction I had seen her go after she said what she was going to do to the twins and I."Where are you going?" Asher dragged me back even before I could make a move.I tried to wriggle out of his grip but I couldn't."She has the kids Asher. She has Kian and Kianna!" I didn't realize that there were tears in my eyes until they began rolling down my face.I had never been this scared of anything before.The image of Rita's malicious laughter that continued popping up in my head reminded me of t
AsherSebastian arrived on time while I alerted the police.Mr Anderson seemed to be troubled by their presence but I was too worried about Olivia's absence that nothing else seemed to matter to me.According to them, they were close to finding her but I knew they were only saying that to make her family and I feel better.They couldn't track her phone, it was like it had been thrown into water.Whoever had called earlier, didn't call anymore which made me more nervous.Usually, when abductors want something, they keep calling and threatening the victim's family until they get what they want in exchange of letting the victim go.But it wasn't the same in this case.The abductor wasn't making any call which made me feel like he might have all of what he wanted already buy only called the other time to know that she had what I loved.I couldn't help but fear that she might try to harm Olivia and the twins.If she made any attempt to, I would make sure to punish her myself before handing
Olivia"Rita?" I gasped, staring at her."H…..h…No, this isn't real!" I tried to assure myself but failed miserably.Now that I listened carefully, Janette sounded just like Rita.Little wonder she felt oddly familiar and I felt strange around her.She was the person I had been looking for, for so long!"I had plastic surgeries done after the incident of the video. I thought that I could win Asher's heart if I came around when you were no longer in his life but that wouldn't work too. Even with you gone, no other girl was able to take your place in his heart. Despite how much he despised you for what he thought you had done to him, he still loved you. It was inexplicable but undeniable, Asher still loved you, deeply." She explained, moving away from the bed."So you never wanted me with Asher all these while? Best friends are always happy for each other's happiness and we were supposed to be best friends, Rita." I felt mad and hurt.I had trusted her so much as more than a friend.Rit
OliviaI felt a sharp pain at the back of my head and my eyes fluttered open instantly.I closed it back afterward, like the pain would magically go away afterward.And surprisingly, it did.I tried to get up only for me to realize that I couldn't.I struggled but I couldn't even get my hands away from my back.I struggled over and over but the more I struggled, the harder it became.I couldn't take my hands away from my back simply because I couldn't but because I had been tied up.How the hell did I end up like this?!The last thing I remembered was getting prepared for my date with Asher.I was supposed to be on my way to New York City if the driver hadn't switched lanes and……That was it!When I tried to argue with him, he locked the car doors and sprayed something in the car.I passed out afterward.Whatever he had sprayed in the car must have been the reason I passed out as I couldn't remember anything after that.I looked around wherever I was but I couldn't see anything but da
AsherSeveral minutes have passed after the time Olivia was supposed to meet up with me.I didn't want to call her because I needed her to take her time and do as she pleased.But her absence here was beginning to get uncomfortable until I was pushed to take out my phone.I placed it on my ear after dialing her number, waiting for to hear her voice from the other side of the phone but that never happened.I dialed her number over and over again but it just rang with her never answering the phone."This is not some joke, Olivia. Pick up your phone." I mumbled under my shaky breath."Would you like to place your order now sir?" The waitress walked up to me and asked for the umpteenth time.I had waved at her not to worry severally, because my date was on her way here and I didn't find it fair to place orders without her presence.I had somehow however, managed to attract the attention of the other customers around.This was a restaurant for couples only and I had over time, reassured th
OliviaMy didn't speak of Asher until later that night.And fortunately, he gave his full support toward my relationship with Asher.At the hospital, he had shown his displeasure in my decision to stick to Asher but decided he could do nothing against it since it had been my decision.But last night, he had told me that he was ready to fully support me.I think seeing the way the kids acted around their father must have made mine consider his decision and support me."You're going to be late if you keep staring at the mirror like that, Lila." Gloria said, suddenly coming out of nowhere and startling me.I visited Asher and his family frequently after we got back from the hospital.So I got in touch with Gloria again.Asher wanted me to return to the company but so much had happened, too much actually, for me to wish to return to that place.So, I was just going to to set up my own business like Jeremy had suggested.Today, I and Asher were going on a date.I also refused to move in wi
Asher"Oh….that…." She stuttered uncomfortably."It's fine if you're not ready to come over yet. I honestly do not wish to make you feel uncomfortable." I quickly said when I realized she hadn't meant what she said to Sebastian.It was unexpected that she had actually let me into Kian and Kianna's lives.I didn't want it to seem like I was taking advantage of her kind heart and making her do things she wasn't comfortable doing.She shifted on the chair and just looked outside the car at the house like she could see through it."I've not decided on that yet." She spoke up after a long moment of silence and I nodded."I understand. Whenever you're ready, you could just call me to come pick you and the kids." I responded and she nodded, smiling genuinely."I guess this is goodbye then." She got ready to leave the car."Wait….!" I called her back, pulling her in for a kiss.My lips were almost on hers when she withdrew."What are you doing?" She whispered, her breath fanning my face."Oh…
OliviaAsher and the twins woke up shortly after I left the ward and Sebastian helped them get ready.I was right about my dad going back home to bring some clothes and food for the twins and I.And just as I had planned with Sebastian, I took the clothes and food he brought for me."Do you think Kianna and Kian would still want to come home with me?" My dad asked when I returned from the restroom where I changed."Why do you think they wouldn't want to? They've been so eager to see you." I responded, taking a seat beside him.Ever since Sebastian and Asher made it to the hospital last night, my dad's mood had completely changed.I could tell that he was worried.Initially, I thought it was only about Asher, regarding everything that had happened in the past.But now, it seemed he was bothered beyond that."It's just that, their dad's here now. I can't help but feel like they would forget about me so soon. Usually, they would want to be around me but since last night, they've just sti