"Do I have other options?" Olive asked as she stared at Maggie with a dull expression, she didn't expect anything better from her anyway.
Maggie shook her head in denial "None" Olive balled her fists close to her, she cast her head down as she took in the level of insult she was about to place on herself. She was beside herself, not knowing what to decide anymore but Maggie's nonchalant words swept to her ears. "You do not need to keep yourself that much cause as we both know, you have been divorced by your husband, so you do not need to feel guilty or think you are betraying him." She said and Olive looked at her. 'That's right' It seemed she forgot so soon that she no longer has a husband and the only person she has is her sick mother. And she couldn't afford to be alone in this unfamiliar world that has stabbed her multiple times,for this reason, she was ready to do anything to save the one person who was her mother. With a clenched Jaw, Olive Agreed "When do I do it?" A smile quickly spread on Maggie's face "A few hours from now, you have to doll up to meet him" Olive was impatient "When do I get the money??" "After you are done with the work convince the investor to join my husband's company" Maggie decided and Olive twisted her lips, of course, the company was her mother's company that was forcefully snatched from her by her uncle. "Okay." Olive nodded in affirmation. Just then,Maggie's daughter, Adeline's younger sister, Luca walked in. Olive took a step back, while Luca eyed her warily but Maggie quickly butted in "Luca, check for a sexy dress for your cousin, Olive. She needs to look good for our investor" Luca turned to look at her mom "She is to sleep with that fat belly old man whose dad has been trying to pitch into the company??" Maggie chuckled a little before she turned to face Olive who lowered her head "Yes, she is" Luca scoffed before she walked towards Olive "Bitch". Luca roughly grabbed Olive's wrist and she yelped in shock. Luca applied more pressure on the wrist and her fingers dug into her skin and Olive hissed in pain. Luca brought her face closer "I know you are nothing but I'll try to work on you because of my mom, I just hope your stinky and wretched body doesn't stain my makeup set" She roughly pushed Olive forward before she growled "Move out of my way and follow me!" Olive couldn't say a word, afraid If she retaliated, Maggie might hold back her offer. She needed the money to save her mother so a little bit of bullying won't stop her from doing this to pay her mom's hospital fees. A few hours rolled by and Olive was dressed in a short- white- above the knees gown that accentuated her figure. Her hair was styled and she was also made to apply makeup on her face. With that, Maggie gave her a small piece of paper that contained the room number that the investor will be at. Maggie gave her transport f*e and that was how Olive left after a threatening section from Maggie who told her to make sure to please the investor. She knew this was going to be hard but she had to do this. 'All for Mom' she kept chanting in her head like a mantra and soon the taxi got to the hotel building and she paid him before she got out of the car. It was exactly 8 Pm already and Olive sighed for the umpteenth time. She made her way into the hotel and went to the receptionist to inquire and she was directed to the floor where the room number was located. While in the elevator that was to take her to the Third floor, Olive could feel the goosebumps crawling up to her skin. She let out a mouthful of air as she stepped out of the elevator to the grand floor, at that moment, a group of hefty-looking men walked past her, they seemed like bodyguards who had accompanied someone powerful to the hotel. That wasn't her concern at the moment, she searched through the small mini purse Luca had given her, and she took the paper out of the bag to check the room number. She mouthed "Room 099" she reminded herself before she placed the paper back into the purse. Soon, she spotted the room door, she stood there for a while. She hesitated a little before she knocked on the door but didn't get a response. She took that as a cue to enter, she twisted the doorknob and made her way into the room. The hotel room was heavy with a seductive warmth, The dim lighting cast a glow on the luxurious furnishings, creating a sense of erotic intimacy. The aroma of expensive cologne added to the sensuous atmosphere. Olive remembered Luca's every instruction on how to seduce a man, and the first thing she was told was not to stress him and be docile. Olive balled her fists before she opened them again, she willed her mind and dropped her purse on the table close by, and she soon sat on the bed. She was told to prepare herself while waiting for him, she was told she would have to wait for him anyway since he was a businessman. With that in mind, Olive began to undress herself and she lay naked on the bed, waiting for the man. Meanwhile, Outside room number 099, A young man in his late thirties, stood outside the door, he was leaning on the door while his bodyguards tried to hold him. His face was flushed red as he was drunk to a stupor. Even in his drunk state, he was still so handsome. He raised his hands to shoo the guards from holding him. He staggered a bit before holding the doorknob of his reserved room "Stand outside for the night" his words slurred a bit before he pushed the door open and went into the room. The three guards did what they were told and stood outside the door to protect their boss. Olive's breathing hitched in her throat when the 'investor' finally came to the room, she remembered the last instruction from Luca. "Make sure to tease him and pleasure him, be shameless" those were Luca's firm words. Olive stood up from the bed and seductively walked towards the man. The drunk man whose face couldn't be seen due to the darkness in the room, stood there while Olive unbuttoned his shirt. Olive swore that she heard him curse under his breath but she had only one motive—please him. She helped strip his shirt off and the strong smell of alcohol from the man churned her stomach but she couldn't protest about it. Shoving every ounce of shame to the back of her mind, Olive captured the man's lips and it seemed that broke the man's resolve the man carried her straight to the bed and he fell on top of her. He paused for a while before he stared at the woman under him, his vision was a bit blurry and the darkness of the room didn't help issues. Olive turned her face to the side and the evening breeze blew the curtain, letting a little bit of moonlight into the room. The first thing the stranger caught was the crystal mark on Olive's nape and he was immediately drawn to that, he placed his lips there and started to kiss her down to her chest. Olive shut her eyes, feeling like a cheap whore as the stranger pleasured her instead... Completely oblivious of the mess she just trapped herself in...Olive's eyes were met with the blinding sun rays that penetrated the hotel room. Her eyes fell on her lower body and she made to shout in surprise when seeing the hickeys all over her thighs, belly, and her breasts. She was certain there were many of them on her neck but now wasn't the time for her to check. She turned around and Olive spotted the man who was sleeping on the bed close by. She was surprised because he was really good-looking and didn't look anything like how Luca had described the investor. He looked like a mini-Demi god even though he was sleeping! His face was so handsome even though it was still morning time. Olive didn't know why he looked so different from the description Luca gave her. She couldn't help but stare a little bit more. But then she remembered that her mother still needed to undergo surgery so she immediately grabbed her gown from the floor and her heels. She went to the bathroom and dressed up real quick. After that, she rushed to the table
Olive was not only bewildered but also dumbfounded. She quickly shook her head thinking they were trying to make a fool out of her."No aunt. I went into the room and slept with that stranger" Still holding her cheek, Olive confirmed but Luca only snorted."The investor called that he waited for you in the room but you never showed up! How could you be so dimwit to not do this right?" Luca scolded, she was only a year older than Olive and three years younger than Adeline.Olive quickly stood up from the floor, her cheeks had the prints of Maggie's fingers on her face "I went to that hotel, I walked into room number 099 as told and I—""Wait. Room 099??" Maggie bellowed and Olive nodded after a while.Maggie stamped her feet on the tiled floor "Can't you comprehend a thing?? The number written on that paper is 066, how could you turn the paper upside down??" Luca shook her head, amused by Olive's stupidity. Olive's face turned ghastly as the realization dawned on her. Her eyes grew i
“Mr Logan…” Maggie tried to intervene as she turned to look at Logan in bewilderment. Logan didn’t even spare her a glance, his jaw were clenched, his eyes still locked with Olive’s. Luca was in disarray as she cried to her father “Dad, what’s going on??” She tucked at her father’s sleeve and that thrusted him into the reality.He immediately stepped forward to explain “Mr Logan, you can’t go with Olive, she’s—““Why not?” Logan snarled at him, his question cutting him off. His blazing eyes scanned Maggie and Luca “I am not married to your daughter. I have choices and this union with your family is off”He returned his gaze at Olive “ Dear Olive, I am still waiting” Luca snapped her head at Olive, her glaring eyes penetrated Olive’s body.Olive didn’t know how to react, faced with Logan’s Waiting eyes, Luca’s glaring eyes, Maggie’s scrunched face, and Her uncle’s death-sending eyes.She didn’t know what to do at that point but to gulp loudly, her throat popping up and down.Logan s
Olive was stunned at the sight of the red rashes that had covered Logan’s face. Her face turned pale as a sheet, her eyes trailed down to his neck which was filled with rashes and blisters.She wasn’t given the chance to protest when Logan’s firm hands dragged her along with him. Both of them exited the living room.Logan’s eyes constricted as he twisted his face, trying to contain the pain as he matched towards his car in long strides.His driver, Matthew quickly pulled open the car door when he saw Logan. His movement was fast as he pulled open the door.Logan impatiently shoved Olive forward for her to get into the car. “Get in” he gritted out, his voice hoarse as he watched Olive get in quickly.His breathing was rigid as he pushed himself into the car too before groaning “Matthew…Get the syringe” he muttered the last part as he rested his head on the chair.His chest rose and fell at a fast pace, and his body had completely turned red filled with rashes, blisters, and swells.Oli
At that point, Olive was dumbstruck by his statement "You've got a girlfriend?"Logan nodded "Yep" he confirmed and that made Olive even more confused."You date her for a reason, yeah? Though she can't touch you, you still date her..why not marry her?" She blurted. Her eyes searched his and he cleared his throat."It's just that my parents don't approve of her, none of them want us to be together but I love her" Logan clarified, and that made Olive nod."So, during our course of fake marriage, You'll still be keeping her" Olive articulated while eyeing Logan.“Just know this is a fake marriage. Butting into my business won’t be appreciated by me. Just do your own part of the deal and we’re good” he coldly said and that made Olive tongue tied.Instead of answering the initial question, Logan pushed open the car door, leaving Olive to wonder about his answer.Logan moved towards the house and just then, Scott came out of the house to meet him halfway."Logan, what is happening next?" S
Rushing into the hospital lobby, Olive searched for her mother’s nurse all over the place in a frantic mood.Luckily, she spotted the nurse coming out of a ward and she quickly dashed towards her “Nurse Becca…” she called out to her in a hurry.Nurse Becca sighted Olive and a smile graced her face “Hello, Olive.” Olive didn’t waste any time as she inquired “How is my mom?? Is she receiving treatment now?” Nurse Becca smiled widely “Do not worry. She is receiving care while the search in a broader region for a donor is ongoing.”Olive let out a mouthful of air as she held her chest as if to calm it down. The nurse beamed at Her before patting her shoulder “One Mr Smith paid for the bills. I hope your mother will be able to make it before a match is found.” “Can I see her??” Olive asked immediately and she nodded “Sure. She’s in room 23 at the end of the left lane” With that, the nurse walked away. Not wasting time, Olive started to find the room where her mother was receiving trea
It happened so fast. Everything still felt surreal to Olive as she entered the Wedding Bureau with Logan who had a bland face all through.She could tell how he hated the situation they were in.Everything was already set up when they got there, With Scott as a witness, They took their wedding certificates.Olive stared down at her name written boldly on the certificate. Though it was a fake marriage, this was her second marriage so far. She didn't know if to smile about it or laugh at her pathetic self.Logan tucked his hands into his pants pockets, standing side by side with Olive whose gaze was on the certificate.He could tell her mind was occupied with lots of things but that wasn't his business. They would not stick their nose into each other's business so he acted unconcerned.Well, he wasn't concerned about her. He just needed her to play her role well and every other thing would be fine."We need to head home now. Today has been eventful" Logan called out to her without looki
Scott rolled his eyes, ashamed on Ravenna’s behalf. Scott was one of the people who never liked Ravenna much.Logan shook his head “No. I will come over to your apartment later today. I might sleep over so there is no need for you to come over to my house”Hearing that he would come to her apartment, her mood was elevated as she beamed at him “Okay. Will be waiting for you, Babe” Logan smiled before walking away from the bureau with Scott.As they moved away, Ravenna smiled satisfied with the outcome. She finally met the temporary wife. She would make sure Olive never acts funny with her man!Logan asked Scott “Where did Olive run off to?”Scott reported “She’s in the car, waiting for you” He didn’t say any more words after that.Logan reached where the car was, he turned to look at Scott “Prepare a classic dress for Olive tomorrow evening. She’ll be meeting my family tomorrow and I want her to look presentable” “Noted, Boss,” Scott said with a cheeky smile, and that made Logan frow
Logan angrily ended the call and threw the phone on his bed. He ran his hand through his hair, his anger made his chest rise and fall rapidly.He and his girlfriend have been having several fights after another lately and it was becoming tiring. It was starting to get on his nerves!He was so pissed that he stormed out of the room, heading downstairs to join Olive for breakfast. He needed to be away from his cell phone because he knew how persistent Ravenna could be. She would buzz his phone unfailingly.He spotted olive already eating at the dining “I thought you said you would wait for me?” He asked as he walked towards them.Mrs Jenkins smiled while greeting “Good morning, Logan” she said while placing the jar of orange juice on the table that was filled with lots of dishes.Logan nodded “Good morning, Mrs Jenkins,” he said while sitting on the Chair next to Olive. Olive raised a brow at him, she replied“I waited for a long time but it didn’t seem as if you were going to come down
Logan seized her up with discerning eyes, but she remained deviant. He quickly reminded her "You are still grieving over your mother's death, holding a wedding at this time is.."She impatiently cut him off, her eyes remained calm as she gritted out "I want the wedding. She is gone now.." she swallowed hard when she noticed her voice beginning to break. Her fingers gripped her pajama tightly to press down her sob. She continued but her voice kept trembling "I want this." Logan sighed, she looked very pitiful but trying to be strong. He returned his focus to the call "Fine. We will start preparations immediately" with that, he ended the call abruptly before shoving the phone into his pants pocket.He closed the space between them, his eyes softened as he held Olive's hands. His eyes darted between hers while consoling her "You do not need to pressure yourself at this time. About the Andersons, I have everything under control. Just sit and watch how I break them"Olive shook her head
Logan widened his eyes in shock but he couldn't even find the strength to pull her away from him. She was all emotional and fragile, he just allowed her to do the kissing which he soon started to reciprocate after a while. He kissed her so tenderly, his palm massaged her hair as if to soothe her nerves.Olive was kissing him but her tears kept rolling and her eyes turned drowsy, her red eyes took weak to stay awake.Logan felt the slow response and when he detached their lips, he found the woman sleeping soundly under him.Even in her sleep, her face still held a frown and he chuckled lightly before smoothing the lines between her brows. He looked at her again and a sigh escaped his lips. He couldn't imagine himself in her position for a day. He would go insane if he was to lose his mother, this was one of the reasons he planned to go easy on her for a while.He gently stroked her hair and tucked her to sleep before covering her up with the duvet. He turned off the lamp close to th
Irritation was evident on Logan's face when he saw how deviant Ravenna was. He scowled "Get out of my way!" He didn't know where this anger came from and why but he knew he hated all she said to his face. "Else...we’re over!" Hearing his last statement, Ravenna blinked twice, as if she was poured cold water, she started to stammer while complaining " You are-you are going to break up with me cause-cause of that bitch??" Surprise flashed across her face like a million times as she tried to make sense of his earlier words.Logan shook his head, he knew he didn't say that because of Olive but something else which he wasn't going to start explaining to her now "Just, Get out of my sight," he gritted out, his anger was still so bad.Ravenna broke down as she shifted away from the door, her usual tearing section was about to begin but Logan was hella impatient. He didn't even look at her face as he pulled the door open and dashed off as if someone dangerous was after his head.Seeing how h
A big smile flashed on Ravenna's face when she saw Logan. The clicking of her heels on the cemented floor made a dull echo as she walked towards them with a broad smile on her face."Hey, Babe" She grinned widely at him before tucking his sleeve.Logan sighed before glaring at Scott. He turned to look at her with a forced smile "Hey, Love. Come with me" Ravenna giggled as she followed Logan out of the place. They moved towards the dark corner of the house, leaving Scott alone.Scott sighed before matching towards the living room where the party was hosted.Logan took Ravenna to the back entrance but not into the VIP room Scott had told him about earlier. Logan turned towards various corners in the lobby, grateful that Scott didn't allow anyone into this side of the house. He guided her into Scott's guest room.Ravenna had a smirk on her face as she entered the room before Logan. He shut the door after them.Once in the confines of the room, away from the loud music and deafening cha
Logan grunted as his call was directed to a voicemail for the sixth time. He has been trying to get a hold of Olive for the past few minutes but his call was directed to voicemail. He had told her to return early and now, it was almost 8 Pm, he thought she’d come back by 6 pm so he decided to do things slowly while waiting for her.7 pm successfully rolled by and he had taken his shower, starting to dress up but she was not yet back from wherever she went to.She didn’t even say where she was going to, not like he wanted to know but he just wanted her to come back home already.‘Is she okay?’ That thought came to his head, remembering how solemn she looked before they parted ways earlier. And then, images of how her face looked swollen the previous night. He then remembered that his informant told him about the Anderson family’s involvement in Olive’s Mother's treatment.“She probably went to the hospital to visit her mother” he whispered to himself. Thinking that was why she had sa
Olive was like an angry bird all through the day. She was pissed as she got dressed and bid his family Goodbye. She kept pouting while he drove the car back to their house.Logan didn't say a word to her and just left her to herself because he was equally annoyed that she was openly flirting with London.Olive pressed her body to the door while looking out of the window, her arms were crossed around her chest.The silence in the car lingered for a while before Olive said with a thick angry voice "Drop me off at the station there. I need to head somewhere!" He removed his attention from the road to look at her, he didn't ask her where she was going, it wasn't his business anyway.Nobody said a word after that, Logan continued driving and soon, he parked his car a little distance from where the bus station was. Olive hurriedly tried to open the door but he quickly held her arm, making her snap her head towards his direction with a glaring look."Come home early though, I don't care whe
When Olive woke up the next morning, she woke up to an empty bed with just herself.Logan was gone. She stretched out her arms but her nose was clogged. Probably due to snot. She gazed around the room before a sigh escaped her lips. The early morning sun brightened up the room,giving it a warm feeling.Olive grumbled while getting off the bed, her hair was all messy and her face was covered in drool and dried tears. When she came face to face with the mirror in Logan’s bathroom, she almost screamed out her lungs. She was looking like a mad woman with that disheveled hair and stained face.She drooled the previous night and it was just so clear on her face. Without wasting time, she turned on the water faucet. She placed her hand under to fetch some water and she quickly washed her face clean. She sighed again as she stared at herself in the mirror.Olive looked like shit. She didn’t realize when she fell asleep last night and it seems she had a great sleep due to how relieved she wa
After Olive left, Logan took his phone and sent Revenna a text. Logan—{Hey Babe. I'm sorry but I won't be able to come over tonight as I promised. Something happened}Just as his text was sent, his phone started to vibrate. He sighed when he saw that Ravenna was the caller. He didn't need to be told that she had seen the text but wanted to cry over it again.He really couldn't pick up the call because he was at his parent's house and the doors are not soundproofed like his. He declined the call but she was persistent as she kept calling. He almost wanted to switch off the phone.The third call came in and he was about to answer the phone call in annoyance when the bathroom door clicked open. The sound was a bit creaky and it made him look up from his phone.Olive just came out of the bathroom. His eyes scanned her face, it seemed she had washed her face but her face were swollen...especially her eyes.He dropped the phone on the bed and it made a ding sound, indicating an incoming t