Honestly, I was a bit scared and a lot nervous! I knew that she was mine and my love for her was endless…limitless….but I didn’t know what it was for her? It was early September, still more than three months to Christmas and I guess I will be scared till the Christmas is over! This Christmas will seal my fate! Our fate!
Still I had a little hope that after dating for three months I still had her around and she always smiled whenever we were together! So, taking a deep breath, I finally knelt on my knees and proposed her!
“Ms Olivia Brown! Ever since I have dived into your beautiful eyes, I never thought of coming out of your charm! You are only love of my life and I cannot imagine a life without you! I know we didn’t have a good start, but I want us to have a happy forever together! Will you do me the honor to be your life partner? Will you marry me?”
Olivia stood flabbergasted
Olivia’s POV—I chuckled to myself as I remembered all the games I used to play and force Ryan to play with me! Always husband and wife with kids, home making, cooking and all! It felt really good to do everything I always dreamt of doing since I was a kid!Ryan had gone out for running and jogging. I found a small note that he left on the table for me.I also found that he has brought all the shopping bags from the car and placed them in the store room. The living area was neat with a double sofa and a centre table. There was a small four seater dining table at one corner which further led to an open kitchen. The kitchen was quite big. It was not very big but was not even small!I took out my things and placed them in a wardrobe that was empty in the bedroom. Luckily, I was very adamant during shopping yesterday evening and forcefully bought some dresses from Ryan. I arranged both our things in the wardrobe and mad
Olivia’s POV—The next couple of weeks I kept a low and normal profile. I didn’t spend a minute after University and didn’t go out to see Ryan. I was longing to meet him and have a weekend to ourselves but I couldn’t just tell my parents that I was going for another weekend with friends when they already discovered that I didn’t even meet Hana the last time!I was growing more and more anxious and Ryan was growing restless too! I needed help but couldn’t ask Stanley because if Stanley came to know about Ryan and my secret then Ryan’s family would know and so would my family. At one point I even thought that it didn’t matter anymore but my parent’s relationship Ryan has grown bitter due to the insults he has thrown at my parents. So, I doubted that they would even accept our rebounding again as much happily as they should!After thinking for a long while, I decided whate
Narrator’s POV—After returning home Olivia changed into a comfortable pencil skirt and a high neck top. She packed a few clothes since she had to. In fact she added a few things she thought she might need for the weekend and by five thirty she was ready and waiting for Stanley. Olivia paced in her room waiting when Nanny Agatha suddenly entered announcing Stanley’s arrival.“Olive? Stanley is here. Are you not ready yet?” Agatha stopped as she already saw her answer instead of hear it from Olivia. She narrowed her eyes and asked in a hushed voice, “Why are you so nervous and excited at the same time today?” then as if realization dawned on her and she frowned, “Are you going to meet your boyfriend Olive?”Olivia quickly placed her palm over Nanny Agatha’s mouth and whispered, “Quiet Nanny! Please!” Then removing her hand she said, “Yes, that is the plan.&rd
Olivia’s POV—I couldn’t control my laughter imagining what Marcos’s reaction would be when he would see Ryan! He just expressed his sympathy for the divorce! We drove for around half an hour to reach the University where I asked him to stop. As I got off the car and Marcos got my bag out, Ryan walked towards me and pulled me into a hug.“Come with me. Let’s go.” Just like the grumpy Ryan he is with everyone other than me recently, he said holding my wrist. But as he turned his head, Marcos held his wrist instead very tightly furrowing his eyebrows, “Whoa, Whoa! Not so fast Ryan. I am sorry but you two are divorced and Olivia is here to see someone else. So, you will leave her alone!”Marcos freed my hand from Ryan’s and Ryan levelled up to Marcos standing very close to Marcos and shooting him a death glare!“Umm…I am sorry..I should have told you earlier
Ryan’s POV—I was overly satisfied and even overwhelmed with the private life together with Olivia and I could not be happier that Olivia was overjoyed about our new arrangement and game. It was fun watching my cute and young wife hopping around in the kitchen and humming to herself and also cooking at the same time!Only if she was intelligent enough to avoid Stanley! But I knew right from the beginning that with everyone around her caring so less about her, including her own parents, she was mine to protect! But I don’t know about Marcos! He reminds me of Lisa, his sister. She was quite desperate to date me! I don’t know if it bothered Olivia or not. I sighed and finished sending the last email after, I was done checking the reports. I shut the laptop and sniffed the air closing my eyes.“Mmm..” the aroma was mouth watering! Hmm, so my wife cooks well. I scoffed shaking my head. I always knew that
Ryan’s POV—With the first ray of sun, I woke up beside my sleeping beauty, snoring lightly. I didn’t have to put any effort for the smile that appeared automatically on my face just being with her! I softly brushed my hand on her forehead and she shifted a little curling up like a cotton ball in sleep. I placed a soft kiss on her lips but she was in so deep and peaceful sleep that she didn’t even move! I got off the bed and after my morning routines, I was already out running through the woods. It was my daily routine to run and exercise for two hours and then gardening. I have also arranged my gardening stuffs and prepared a surprise for Olive! I was hoping to return home and prepare breakfast for my wife and then take her out and show her our land properly. I yet didn’t tell her that I have bought the entire land around with the lake and the cottage for us to start our new life! I smiled all to myself and shook my h
Olivia’s POV—“Excuse me? I..um..I am here to meet Mr Ryan Bradley?” it sounded more like a question because I was too nervous to be in his office without his knowledge and already was deciding whether to go ahead and meet him or return back home!“And you are?” the receptionist asked very nicely, giving me a warm smile.“Me?” I was now sure that the decision was not right! I booked new furnitures and did a lot of shopping, mainly necessities and once done, I decided to drop by his office and pick him up! After all he has sent his car and he would have to take a cab if I went back home with Steve. Yes, Steve was the one he trusted with our secret and I was glad because he has ditched his security only for our little world of happiness.“Miss?”“Hmm?” I hummed.“Your name?”“She is Mrs Olivia Ryan Bradley
Olivia’s POV—All I could think of was Ryan and our own family and it was more than clear to me what I wanted! The fantasy and desire of dating and falling in love was long satiated after Ryan and I dated for more four months and also got engaged! Now I didn’t want to waste any more time! I knew clearly that it was impossible to keep myself away from him anymore!It is true that my only faint regret was, I was technically divorced and it would have been nice to give my virginity to my husband rather than my fiancé, but honestly, despite the divorce I never stopped believing him to not be my husband. The feeling is complicated but still it’s true!“Are you sure? Because there is no going back from here!” Ryan looked at me with a bit concern as he asked. I know how difficult it must be for him to break his promise and especially when I have literally worshiped my Santa whom I believed to be my
It was an afternoon after one long year and a month in Auckland! “Ryan?” Amanda slowly opened the door of her son’s room and peeped in. The room was dark as usual, all the curtains pulled to block the sunlight from entering the room. In the dark Amanda could make out someone sitting on the chair with his head rested on the Desk. She knows exactly who the person is, of course her son! Amanda sighed deeply and walked in. She opened a curtain only slightly to have some light in the dark room. She stood at the side of her son who has fallen asleep. She ran her fingers through her son’s hair, whispering gently, “Son?” Ryan steered a bit but didn’t wake up. It was a Sunday and by the look of the room, with scattered empty bottles and ipads and laptops open on his desk, she could easily say that he has been drinking and working till dawn. Since the unfortunate event that took place during last to last Christmas, Ryan has investe
Narrator’s POV—Thomas was still watching Olivia from a distance. After the call though, his suspicion grew and he thought it was taking long for Olivia and decided to fetch her.“Hey! You two stay here and I will get Mrs Bradley!” Thomas instructed Ron and Rob and walked to where Olivia and Santa were talking.“Excuse me Madam! I think we should head back.” He said politely.“Excuse ME!! Who the hell are you?” she turned and asked removing her mask but she wasn’t Olivia at all!“Wha- Who-!” Thomas frowned and looked around and then asked squeezing the woman’s arms, “Where is she?”The man standing opposite removed his mask and shook off Thomas’s hands and held him by his collar, “How dare you touch my girlfriend?”Thomas realised what blunder has happened! Olivia has been replaced! She has be
Narrator’s POV—Ryan has called Thomas and explained to him to closely guard his wife, Olivia Bradley and see to it that she doesn’t go to any secluded area. Ron and Rob would also accompany of course.“Sir? Mr Donovan is waiting.” Siona his secretary came and informed.“Just give me two minutes and I will be back.” Ryan dismissed her. Ryan thought of calling Stanley and warning him before heading back to the meeting.Since Olivia was a baby, Ryan has been her secret Santa! But when she wished and requested Santa to send Ryan away, Ryan had to leave for London! Also he had to complete his studies which was also an important reason, though. He knew that Stanley has been continuing his job as secret Santa! He always said that he regretted not starting the ritual himself. In fact, he was so happy when Ryan left that he had told Ryan not to worry because he would be a better Santa than Ryan
Olivia’s POV—It was soon to be Christmas! And we decorated the entire home! A huge Christmas tree was placed in the hall and everyday we decorated it with bells, lights and candies!Can life be happier? Can it be more satisfying?“Wife!”His voice came from upstairs and my heart skipped a beat! God! I can’t thank you enough for sending him into my life! I don’t know how he even manages to mesmerise me everytime he looks into my eyes! How can he make my body crave for him more and more every night! How can he make my heart stop everytime he calls me ‘wife’.“WIFE!!”“Coming Ry! Just a moment.” I quickly left the remaining decors and walked up the stairs, instructing Mrs Summers about the lunch, “Mrs Summers! Please make my food light.”--“What is so urgent hubby? I was decorating the tree!” I joined him o
Narrator’s POV—Olivia fluttered her eyes once or twice to see hazy lights on the ceilings and then Luke’s face as he held the stretcher along with a nurse, pushing her inside a huge room.“Everything will be ok Olivia. Then we will soon get married.” Luke said in whispers and despite all her efforts to scream for help, she couldn’t utter a single word as her head was heavy and everything around was hazy..“Pleeassee…Don’tttt..” she tried to scream but not even a whisper came out of her mouth! Tears rolled down her cheeks from the corner of her eyes and fear struck her mind as she realised what was going to happen.She closed her eyes as the stretcher went inside the room but suddenly it stopped with a jerk that shook Olivia and as she opened her eyes again she found the ceiling above moving in the opposite direction as the stretcher was pulled out this time and with
Narrator’s POV—The next day morning Luke came to visit Olivia and waited for her in the living room. Olivia dressed in a casual jeans and red t-shirt, she had a blank face devoid of any expression. She was no more sad or helpless but had a strange determination on her face!She sat on the bed and whispered to her baby placing a hand on her belly, “Baby! Your mother will protect you with her life! Don’t worry! It is a matter of two more days and when your papa is back he will protect both of us. Hold on tight and don’t be afraid at all! Your mother will not let anything bad happen to you!”Martha stood near her bedroom door and looked with a shocked expression seeing Olivia mumble to herself but didn’t say anything. She took a mental note that she will have to inform Caroline.Within a few more minutes, Olivia stood up and left her room to go and meet Luke. She can’t wait anymore
Narrator’s POV—Caroline opened Olivia’s mobile and searched for the name ‘Daniel’ and then sent a text to the number.‘Hey Honey! I will be a bit busy next couple of days and won’t be able to call or text. Mom and Dad have become suspicious after my return and hence I have to lay low for some days. But once everything is well, I will call you. Don’t worry about me! I will be fine. Take care and I love you!’Once the message was sent she turned off the mobile and smiled to herself.--“Hi Olivia!” as soon as Luke saw Olivia walking down the stairs he stood up and smiled.“Hi Mr Luke!” Olivia also gave him her best smile possible and again she noticed how his gaze scanned her from top to bottom.“Please call me Luke Olivia, soon we will be married and will live together as husband and wife! So these for
Olivia’s POV—I must have fallen asleep yesterday night due to tiredness because when I woke up in the morning, I was on my bed and my dress was changed. I sat up on the bed and tried to remember what happened last night and soon it became clear.I threw up and then almost collapsed again and nanny Agatha brought me to my room. Mom was screaming on top of her lungs and she said that she will hire a new governess to take care of me for the next few days left before we travelled.I rubbed my eyes and suddenly my stomach churned and my throat burnt with strange bitterness.“Good Morning miss!”I snapped my head at the door to find a woman in her thirties standing humbly, dressed like a maid.“Good Morning! Where is Nanny?” I asked her now getting off the bed and walking towards the bathroom.“I am right here with your breakfast Olive! And she is Martha. She is here to
Olivia’s POV—I walked down after hanging up to find Mom and Dad sitting with a very handsome man in his late twenties! He wore a brown suit and his posture gave away easily his power, position and money!“Here you are Olive! Come here baby girl!” Mom said in an extra sweet voice, as her eyes landed on me. With that, both my Dad and the man turned their heads at me. As the man’s eyes met mine, I could see a spark of joy in his orbs. He admired me and his gaze quickly travelled all over me!I slowly walked towards them in my blue skirt and a white top.“Good Morning Mom! Good Morning Dad!” I greeted my parents and sat beside my Mom as she patted the space on the sofa beside her.“Olive, meet Mr Luke! He is your Uncle Rowan’s business partner and is a very successful businessman from Australia!” Mom introduced the man whose name was Luke and then loo