Olivia I woke up and I checked the time on my phone, it was 6:17 am. I entered the bathroom. It is clean and well-kept. This bathroom is far better than the one in my apartment. I arranged my stuff, brushed my teeth, and took my bath quickly. I entered my room and laid my bed, I looked at the time, and its already 6:30 am. I picked out a black high-waist trousers and a yellow shirt which I tucked in. I combed my hair and applied some lip gloss on my lips then sprayed my vanilla-scented perfume. It was exactly 6:42 am when I left my room and headed straight to the kitchen. The kitchen was just as I left it last night. I don't know what to cook for Mrs. White. Should I cook pancakes, She might like it since it was what the last chef prepared. No what am I thinking? She might probably hate pancakes now after seeing hair in them yesterday morning. I thought shaking my head. Sarah explained why the last chef got fired and the one before her. I should make varieties,
Nathan I was shocked to see my father in the dining room. I thought he was in Miami on a business trip. I haven't seen him since last year. We talk on the phone once in a while. I feel this man doesn't give a shit about me but growing up I realized that he wanted a better life for his family. I had everything I wanted as a child except my parent's attention. Mom tried to give me attention but she's into fashion more than anything else. I looked more like my mum than my dad, but I had the same muscular build, thick eyebrows, sharp jawline, and nice fingers, My mum was a petite but strict woman. I combined the best genes from both parents making me a very handsome man. All the ladies can testify, Models and actresses will die to go on a date with me. "Good morning Dad" I greeted. "Morning son" He replied. My dad had always been a man of few words, He finds it hard to hold long conversations. The table was filled with different varieties of food,
Olivia I did not know how long I sat in the kitchen but the house is quiet, I don't think anyone is at home. I have thought about everything I could do to make my life better, But my mum comes first, I have to keep this job I can't just run away. I was very embarrassed, I can't stop thinking about how desperately I had grabbed Nathan and cried begging him. I had always imagined myself stepping up and then probably bumping into Nathan while stepping out of my Ferrari or in a celebration where only rich people attend. I stood up, my butt aching from sitting for a long time. I decided to go to the staff quarters to see Sarah, I remembered her telling me it was at the back of the house. She came in through the door leading directly to the kitchen from outside this morning. I opened the backdoor and stepped out, This place is huge, How big is their land? I thought. I could see the garden Sarah was telling me about from where I was standing. I decided to see Sar
Nathan I entered the house and went to the kitchen to check if Olivia was there but the kitchen was empty. She's probably in her room. I'll let her be, for now, I can bet she's still recovering from the shock this morning. I turned back and made my way up the stairs. This is the first time, I have come home this early from work, I couldn't concentrate I kept on seeing Olivia in that silver dress, Those soft black curls on her head, the long eyelashes, that perfect pointed nose that I couldn't get out of my head. I had to sit down for a series of interviews and I was able to replace the ones I fired, I love to pick each of my employees myself. My company is well known and a lot of people will die to work there. I entered my room that has been cleaned this morning, I pull off my suit jacket and dropped it on the bed. I entered my bathroom and took a quick shower. I was done in 10 minutes, I dry my hair and put on my gray joggers and a white T-shirt. I stretc
Leah “wakey!” I shouted jumping on Nathan's bed and waking him up. My body is still wet from swimming in the pool a few minutes ago. “What are you doing here Leah, Don't you knock?” He said opening his eyes and glaring at me as he observed his bed and the mess I was making with the water dripping down my body he frowned in annoyance. “I love you too” I replied grinning at him and he looked more annoyed than ever. “Aren't you going to work today?” I asked him, He stood up running his hands through his hair. “You already know the answer, please leave my room” He pointed at the door and I gave him the stink eye. “I was thinking we could spend time together maybe in the garden or at the gallery,” I said pouting at him, I had gotten away with many things with this face. “Stay out of my gallery” He replied with a stern look on his face. “Take a chill pill,” I said standing up, He has never been a morning person. “We will do something nice when I get back,”
Olivia I woke up today feeling refreshed it was on a Sunday morning and my day off. I am very grateful for this job, it was far better than my last two jobs combined. I don't feel back pains and headaches anymore. I had little to do in this mansion. I hardly cooked, just breakfast and sometimes dinner. They are not always home, leaving me alone in the mansion by myself and I love it. It's just Nathan who is always a pain in the ass, ordering me around and asking me to do things for him, how was he surviving when I was not here cos he behaves as if he needs me to survive. I plan on visiting my mum today and then going to my apartment to spend time with Amanda and Claire. My best friend has been taking care of my mum and we have been talking on the phone about her health status, the doctors have been giving me personal feedback. I can't wait to get dressed, I stood up and went straight to the bathroom to do my business. I came out with a towel around
Nathan Today is Sunday and I still have to get some work done. After taking a cold shower, I picked out a suit. I have a Zoom meeting at 9 and I plan on doing it at the office while trying to get some work done. I heard from my mum that my dad has traveled again. He just comes and goes every time he likes. He has been like that since I was a little boy and my mum had been unhappy, She had drowned herself in fashion and entertainment. I went down to the kitchen to check on Olivia but It's empty. I poured myself some coffee in a white mug and sat by the counter opposite the huge kitchen window taking in the view of the garden. I am famished, where is Olivia? I thought sipping my coffee. I can see Olivia's reflection in the glass window. She must have come in while I was looking out at the garden. “Are you going to stare at me all day or is my breakfast going to be ready soon, straight figure?” I said not looking at her. “I have important matters to
Olivia's Pov I got home after seeing my mum at the hospital. I opened and closed the door to the mansion and heard a familiar female voice. I entered the sitting area and I saw Nathan and Claudia sitting close to each other. I couldn't hide the shock on my face, what the hell was Claudia doing here? They were still together? After all these years? I felt a sudden pang of pain in my chest, I just couldn't explain it. I masked it and nodded to Nathan in acknowledgment. "Well well well, isn't this?" Claudia said putting a finger on her head probably trying to remember my name, She hasn't changed a bit. "Olivia," Nathan said suddenly not waiting for my response. What's going on here? Did Nathan just call me Olivia? He has never called me Olivia except for that one time in high school. "Don't blame me, It's hard to remember a face that screams poverty" Claudia said flipping her straight hair to the side. I was hurt by what Claudia said but I won't let her get to m
Olivia Today is our wedding anniversary and we have decided to visit my husband's family for dinner. Nathan has been a wonderful father to our two-year-olds, Mia and Jordan. Yes! I had twins and Nathan was the happiest the day I had them. He bought a place for me in town to set up my restaurant. Mr. White and Mrs. White have given their businesses to Nathan and they spend most of their time traveling the world, they just got back from Jamaica two days ago. My best friend Amanda has moved to Paris and now has her own fashion brand. She brings Claire every now and then to see the twins. Turns out that the day Michael and Nathan visited me in Paris. Amanda and Michael clicked. They made it official at our wedding as Michael was the best man and Amanda was the best lady. We were shocked but happy, that was the best wedding present. Our wedding had been the talk of the town with celebrities in attendance. I had underestimated the white's wealth and affluence. I attende
Olivia "Hello Mabel" I waved at my old neighbor as I walked out of my house adjusting my purse. I know Amanda will be able to babysit Claire for a little while cos I was running late for my afternoon shift at the cafe. "Wait!" I heard Claire shout behind me as I turned to see her running down the stairs of my apartment in the blue dress Amanda made for her. She still has a year to spend in fashion school but she comes to visit every chance she gets. "I did not kiss you goodbye," She said as she stood on the tip of her toes and kissed my cheek I bent over for her to do so as I patted her head gently. "Now you can go" She replied waving me and going back into the house. I got into my car as I thought of Nathan. I haven't spoken to him in six months and I am trying so hard to deny it but I am not happy. I have questioned myself countless times if I was turning into my mother, she also ran away. Not just that, I was just finally living the life that I dreamed of and
Nathan It's been 6 months since Olivia left and I have been miserable. At first, I thought she was missing again until Leah told me the truth about her wanting to leave and pursue her dreams. How could she do that to me? She didn't care about my feelings. She took Claire with her and I'm afraid they might not come back again. "Sir... This is the document for the last ..." My secretary said trying her best to sound professional. "Just leave it there," I said pointing at one corner of my desk and adjusting my tie. "Okay Sir," My secretary said reluctantly, she still had something to say but I was not ready to talk to anyone right now. She turned and walked out of my office, her heel clicking loudly on the tiled floor. "Hey..." I hear a familiar voice. The door of my office swung open. It's Micheal, I thought rolling my eyes. "Any news?" Michael said walking towards me and sitting on my desk. He was talking about Olivia. "No" I replied not looking his way. He sigh
Olivia I sat in silence looking out the window at nothing in particular. Nathan was sitting beside me with my hands in his, He has not left my side since I woke up in the hospital and had the uncomfortable conversation with Mr. White, or is it, Dad? I can't still get over the fact that Mr. White was my father. The car stopped in front of the mansion and for a minute I dreaded going into the house not knowing what to face or how to act towards Mr White. For God's sake, my life has turned around within two months and I don't even have a say in it. "Olivia," I heard Nathan say and I snapped my head up to see the car door open and Nathan is standing there with a worried expression on his face. I stepped out forcing a smile at him and failing miserably. He just sighed and took my hand helping me out of the car. The house was quiet as a maid walked by, she greeted Nathan and me giving me a look like she pitied me making me wonder if everyone in the house knew my story. "You haven't sa
Nathan For how long will all of this continue? My mum is a complete mess at home, I found out that I was not my father's son, and Olivia is unconscious and lying on a hospital bed looking pale. I didn't know what my father said to her. The doctor has asked us not to worry, she just needs to rest and will be discharged tomorrow morning. I see my dad in the distance, his head on the wall and his hands in a tight fist. I wonder how he was feeling, I still need to ask about what he said to my girl I thought. The hospital is busy today as doctors and nurses walk past me. My dad entered the men's room and this was the chance I had to have a word with him. I joined him in the rest room and I saw him splashing a reasonable amount of water on his face, He didn't even notice me standing behind me. "Dad... What the fuck did you tell her"? I shouted walking over to him as he turned back to look at me in shock before sadness clouded his face. He had been ignoring me and the su
Olivia I ran after Mr White who punched the wall repeatedly as he walked down the stairs angrily muttering words under his breath. I followed him quietly not knowing what to say or how to comfort a man that just found out that his only child isn't his but his best friend's. He went to his bar and took a bottle of whiskey and a glass cup. He stood for a whole minute looking at the bottle then suddenly smashed the glass cup on the floor. I gasped in fear moving back. He opened the bottle and gulped forcefully. I wondered if he hadn't noticed me or if he was probably ignoring me. He loosened his tie and then headed out the back door towards the garden. He sat down on a bench drinking from the whiskey bottle before screaming and hitting his chest repeatedly. I ran over to him kneeling in front of him and holding his clenched fist in an attempt to calm him. "It's okay Mr White, Everything is going to be fine," I said looking up at him smiling and patting his hand gently. "How could
Nathan It's been two weeks since Olivia's Mother died. Olivia cried for days and I felt bad for her, her mother was all she had. Her mother left her a note that Olivia had refused to open and a golden necklace that had a heart pendant on it. I had seen the necklace on her mother's neck a couple of times and I'm guessing her mother wanted her to have it, It must be very special to her. Olivia's hand is always on that necklace as if it connects her to her dead mother. I loved her and wanted her to be happy so seeing her locked up in her room hurts. Leah had been supportive, she had tried to cheer her up. Olivia seemed a bit lively today, so I took the opportunity to take her out. The place was her favorite bakery in the middle of the city. We had our snacks and it was time to go home. She held on to me as we walked out of the busy bakery. We kissed and I opened the car door for her as I hopped on the driver's side. We didn't say a word to each other till we got to the man
Olivia "Put that down," I said to Claire who was playing with a butter knife on the counter. She was just so bent on injuring herself. It's been a week now and I am as good as new except for my aching arm and a few terrible nightmares. I can say I am back to normal. I have visited my mum twice this week and I spent the whole day convincing her that I had a mini accident. It scares me a little, the fact that she didn't look like she was getting any better but the doctor assured me that she would be fine. "A candy for your thoughts" I suddenly hear Claire say behind me and I place my uninjured hand on my chest. She startled me. It took me seconds to process what she said and I burst into laughter when I saw her holding out a candy as she stood in front of me smiling. "Okay then, I was thinking about how beautiful you look in this yellow dress, I am so jealous," I said pouting as I popped the candy into my mouth. "Hello ladies" I heard Nathan's voice before I s
Leah “No, She's safe now, Claire is at home,” I said to Amanda as I walked to the window looking out. “No Amanda, you don't have to come” I replied after she volunteered to catch the next flight to come to see how Olivia is doing. I called her when Olivia went missing, I thought she was tired of everything and wanted a break from life and decided to take a vacation or something without telling anybody but I guess I was wrong, She will not run away from everything after her mum just went through a major surgery. she is such a strong woman. I looked over at Liv to see her breathing slowly and bandage all over her body as the nurse checked the drip and adjusted her covers gently. I held back tears as I closed my eyes and open it again. She doesn't deserve this. “Are you there? Does Mia know about this?” Amanda asked snapping me out of my thoughts. “Mia does not know everything and I would like to keep it that way” I replied running my hands over my hair. “Can we talk later?” I sai