Olivia"What?" My eyes widened in shock as I stared at Asher.Was he in his right senses?!How could he decide to face his parents at such a time?"Asher, I don't think this is the best time for you to do so." I had to convince him to stop or he was going to hurt himself."It is!" He argued, adamant.Clearly he was blinded by rage and I needed to stop him before his anger pushed him to hurt."You just found out everything that had happened. Don't you think it's best that you recover for a while. You're still pretty mad at them." I rubbed his arm but unfortunately, that did absolutely nothing to soothe him."I can't keep being like this Olivia. I want to hear it from them, hear the truth that I wasn't the rightful heir to everything that I've suffered for since I was thirteen." He turned to me with tears in his eyes.He wasn't just angry, he was hurt.I can't even imagine what it felt like for him getting to know that his mother had made him suffer so much to build a company that wasn'
AsherOlivia had been doing a really good job filling-in for me.She had been working with my secretary for the last three days and like she assured me, she had stayed away from my mother's troubles.I knew she was going to attack her and try to do something that would make me go over to the company but Olivia had taken care of everything.It felt weird now to still call my parents, my parents.While my mother had been a manipulator, making sure to seize our freedoms and control our lives, my father had been dishonest, hiding secrets that ruined all of our lives.Olivia and Sebastian had been right about me not being in the right state to discuss with my parents.I had no idea how much I would have hurt myself, having them confirm the truth of their sins.Being away from the company for the past three days had helped my health.My migraines only came when I thought of the problem at hand and even when it did, it was very mild."Are you sure about this?" Olivia asked, placing her hands
Asher"Now, you don't have to bother denying the truth or acting like I'm some lunatic talking nonsense. I've known about what you've both been hiding so it's useless to try to play dumb."I really was too fragile right now to let them try to talk me over to believing that I was the heir to Smith's jewelries and the other properties in our family's name."Asher! What has come over you?! Where did you get such information from?" My grandmother yelled at me.She rarely ever yelled.She never yelled at me so she must be really vexed by what I had said.Well, she would be way past pissed by the time my parents agreed to the truth."Grandmother, like I had said, we have been kept in the dark by these people." I darted my eyes to my parents."Asher…." My grandfather walked toward me with the intent of saying something when my mother interrupted him."And what if he did?" Her fearful expression had changed to an arrogant one."What?!" She wasn't even the least remorseful!Of course I wasn't
OliviaI was getting really anxious waiting outside.I just didn't have a good feeling about the family meeting.Even though I had no right to be there, I still wanted to be, at least for Asher."I wonder what's going on in there." Sebastian said absentmindedly, sighing and staring into thin air."Yeah, me too." I was dying to know what was happening in there.Even if we decided to go into the hallway, we would still not be able to hear what was going on in the office, because the walls were soundproof.Ugh!We heard footsteps and quickly made it to the hallway only to see Asher walking out of his mother's office, angrier than he was three days ago when Sebastian told him everything."Asher?" I rushed to him and hugged him.As I did, I could hear his rapid heart beat.What the hell had happened in there?!"You don't look so good Asher. What happened?" Sebastian asked him.He hesitated for a while before talking to us about the meeting."It was true." His voice cracked at the end and I
AsherI was glad I had let my grandparents come over so we could talk about the situation at hand.I was skeptical at first but now, I'm happy I let them come over.I would have been a mess if they were all absent in my life.I didn't want to imagine my life without my grandparents, Sebastian and Olivia.Right now, we were all seated at my dining area to talk about what my parents had done, my father mostly."First, I want to thank everyone for sticking with me even when I tried to push everyone of you away. You were always there for me and words can't express what that mean to me. Thank you grandfather, grandmother you've been the best. Thank you for sticking too Seb and you too my love." Everyone cooed when I kissed Olivia.If only life was like this; just my grandparents, Sebastian and Olivia. And Anna too but without her husband.But sadly, it wasn't."I understand how you feel about everything Asher. I would also be mad if my father had done the same to me. But you do know this i
Writer's PovJames and Marianna later called the company driver to bring their car over to Sebastian's house, to take them home.It was already late and everyone had gone to bed except Olivia.She was troubled over the message she had gotten today.A strange number had texted her, saying they needed to talk.It didn't end there as the person still texted her again; the location which was best suitable for their meeting and even a meeting time.But she couldn't tell Asher about it.Olivia was worried to death.After being abducted twice, she was scared of being in strange places all by herself, without Asher, Sebastian or Gloria present.She wished she could tell Asher but he had problems of his own too and they were really big problemsMoreover, there was a possibility that this was a prank.But who would have her new number?Asher declined that she kept using her old phone after her second abduction so he had gotten her another one.And the only people who had her new number were Ash
Olivia After Mrs Smith left my office in rage, I invited the Secretary over so we could continue from where we stopped. I got to know from her that Mr Smith was absent from work today. He must have felt guilty about everything then, unlike Sylvia. With a few more absenteeism by the Smiths, this company was going to wreck. I hope they found the anonymous Smith quickly so he could take hold of the company before it completely slipped. It took a while but we eventually finished everything for today. I didn't want tomorrow to come because of the workload that never stopped piling up. Once I closed, I set out to the agreed location the strange number had sent me. But before then, I made sure to turn on the app so Sebastian or Asher could find me easily once they got the notification. I looked around the small bookstore that was just a few streets away from the company. It was like this person had known it would be a burden to choose a far place. This was only another proof that
Writer's POVThe guy Olivia had seen rushed to her, along with some other people.She had already passed out and they called the ambulance immediately.Once the ambulance arrived, Olivia was placed on a stretcher and rolled into the ambulance van.He decided to go with her.Since he was closest to her when the accident took place, he would have to make some reports at the hospital and to the police when they came around.Thankfully, Olivia didn't sustain any serious injuries. She was still unconscious so she was put in a ward in the hospital.He searched for any piece of information in her purse that might help him reach anyone she knew.Luckily, he found her phone and it wasn't locked with a password.He went to her call logs and saw that a number named Asher had been called severally.He decided that this Asher must have been really close to Olivia hence, making him more preferrable to call.He dialed the number severally but it never went through.Fortunately, it went through after
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