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
Leah I woke up excited, Today is my birthday and I don't have any plans for it. Nathan traveled to Canada yesterday night on a business trip. Aunt has gone to Miami but not before gifting me a jewelry set yesterday and uncle is not back from his business trip. They are hardly around. My mum and dad video-called me this morning and they wished me a happy birthday and showed me the cake they bought. My mum had cried, she was just too emotional, I wasn't a baby anymore. They should get over it, I will be going to college next year. I guess I will just have to celebrate my birthday with Olivia since she was the only one left in the mansion. I went downstairs to meet Olivia in the kitchen, she was cleaning the counter. "Sup, Liv," I said sitting on a stool and crossing my legs. "Hey, Leah" She replied smiling up at me. "It is my birthday today and I will like us to celebrate it together," I said to her. Her face brightens and she rushes to give me a tight
Nathan I was standing in the middle of my large gallery, I looked around at the paintings I had spent hours working on when I was younger. It had been my hobby to sit here and run my brush on anything. I looked around and it was dusty, I haven't been there for a while, I asked the maids to stop coming in here, I don't want them touching my stuff and I had a lot of personal things here. I will have to tell Sarah to clean it one of these days, I thought looking at all my awards. I turned to look at the biggest portrait of my grandmother and Leah's painting which she did when she was six, I laughed at her choice of colors. I traveled after Claudia left the house yesterday for an urgent meeting in Canada. I couldn't stop thinking about Olivia while I was sitting in my private Jet and almost forgot about Leah's birthday. I asked Micheal to get a nice car for Leah. I wanted to gift it to her, She will need it since she's going to college soon. I can't just get Olivia
Olivia I woke up tired from yesterday's activities. Leah's birthday was fun, I enjoyed myself, and I smiled remembering how we put Claudia in her place. Hopefully, She will leave me alone. The other side of the bed was filled with a lot of designer bags on it, I haven't arranged any. Leah was right, Nathan wasn't angry neither did he scold her for using his credit card. He had gifted her a beautiful car and for a moment I wished I had a rich cousin or brother, It would have made life much easier for me. I should probably sell this dress, It will help with my mum's surgery but I can't, Leah will be very mad at me. The clothes Leah bought were identical. It made me wonder if she wanted us to twin. I thought of my mum and I held back tears. I have designer bags on my bed knowing fully well that if I added the money to my savings it will go a long way for my mum's surgery. I felt so guilty but I know I couldn't do that, Leah will not be happy with me. I
Leah I have been sitting in the garden for 15 minutes now, It's 7:35 and he is not here. I was hoping Seth would come by. He has done a great job here I thought looking around, I have been crushing on him like forever and I am ready to make my move. I stood up dusting the back of my black leggings, I decided to go see Olivia in the kitchen. My aunt and uncle are not back from their trip and I needed company. I entered the kitchen and I'm hit with the different aroma of food. I instantly slide onto a kitchen stool smiling up at Olivia. "Good morning, Liv," I said trying to gain her attention. "Good morning, Leah" She replied turning around. "What are you pla..." I was about to ask when her phone started ringing loudly on the counter. I nodded motioning for her to pick it up. She mouthed sorry and started talking. "Hello Amanda," Olivia said smiling. Her speaker was loud so I could hear what the person she just referred to as Amanda was saying. She was
Nathan I sat on my office chair bored and listening to Micheal rant about a new female lawyer at his law firm, I pretended to listen nodding every second. "So what's up with Olivia" He suddenly asked winking at me and resting his back on my white couch. I rolled my eyes irritated at the sudden change in topic. "What do you mean?" I asked picking up some paperwork and pretending to be busy. "I have never seen you play like that and I caught you staring at Olivia a few times," He said bringing out a bar of chocolate from his pocket and biting into it. "You know me well enough to fall for someone like Olivia" I rolled my eyes. I think I just lied to my friend. I can't believe I am actually staying in the mansion instead of going to my penthouse and I secretly know why. I need to go back to the mansion, I'm done for the day, I don't want Micheal asking me more questions about Olivia. "I gotta go, Mike," I said standing up and adjusting my tie. "Yo, We ain't
Olivia It was Friday morning I was sitting on my bed, My room was filled with toys and teddy bears, and I could hardly walk without stepping on any. Claire was sitting on the bed playing, I had bathed her and dressed her in one of the Disney princess costumes Nathan had bought she was dressed in a snow-white dress with a tiara on her head and I can't still get over the big basket at the corner of the room filled with candies, chocolates, and different sweets, Amanda will kill me if she sees this I thought. I combed my hair gently looking at the big brown teddy bear Nathan had gifted me, He had bought a similar one for Leah. We had bought everything we could find yesterday and I had tried to convince him that we were okay and he was wasting money but he ignored me and I kept quiet. Nathan was unrecognizable yesterday, I almost thought he was a different person, I haven't seen this side of him before. He had been showing me his good side these days and I am starting to like
Olivia I was going about in the kitchen preparing dinner. I shivered remembering how close I was to being caught in the afternoon by Mrs White who is back and has been parading the house for a while now putting up the new paintings she brought from her journey, at some point she called me to ask if I liked the large and extravagant painting she just installed in the dining. Even though I liked the old one better I told her it was very beautiful She asked me to prepare a marvelous dinner. I made pasta and spaghetti meatballs, roasted turkey, and Apple pie. I had specifically warned Claire to Stay inside the room quietly after bribing her with cookies, sweets, and my phone to play princess games, I bet she won't come out after all that. Sarah is gently humming beside me, She is helping me serve the dishes, I was so happy to see her after a long time, that I hugged her for 2 minutes. "This looks so yummy," she said looking at the apple pie. "I have more you can have so
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