Chapter 9: family first
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“Who is Adam by the way?”
Olivia laughter came to a stop when she heard the question
Her eyes fill with sorrow
Elias got worried, as her expression changed
“Twinkle twinkle little star” he sang for her to stop her from crying
She tried to swim but Elias caught her
He held her exposed waist so she wouldn't attempt to swim, he dread she would know how to swim
She felt the connection between them despite being drunk
Olivia turned and wrapped her arms around Elias neck, she bit her lips
“I f*****g miss you Adam” her seductive eyes made Elias gulped
He was about to let go but Olivia held his hand there
“Don't Adam” she whined as she pouted
Elias laughed “you are so funny “
“That's my forte darling” she smiled
Elias was speechless, the endearment seems so familiar
Olivia and Elias laughed as they played in the water
Olivia held unto Elias shoulders as she sang
The night felt cool, Elias stared at Olivia singing,
She looks so happy compared to when she wasn't drunk
Eventually Elias joined her to sing after she persuaded him
1:00 am
Rose was fuming at the living room, pacing continuously
He isn't picking his phone
She said as she repeatedly dailed his number
“Baby you are still up” Mrs clarke said coming downstairs
“He has never stayed out this late” Rose complained, throwing her phone on the couch, her eyebrows furrowed
Just as Rose was pacing at the living room
Elias and Olivia came inside
Rose stared at them
Their clothes wet, when there wasn't a drop of water from the sky
Olivia was dressed in a way that was unusual
She stared at both of them, an atom of doubt creeping into her heart
“Where are you coming from?” she folded her arms as she asked
Elias approached her, planning on hugging her, but Rose pushed him away
“ Where were you Elias julius?”
Elias know she was dead serious because she called his full name which rarely happens unless she is extremely angry
Elias sighs “I was with Samuel, he came to Australia”
Rose felt a little calm because he wasn't with Olivia this entire time”
Olivia felt like vomiting after standing for a while she entered the bathroom
Rose eyes measuring her movement
She scoff
“So that's why you didn't pick my call” she asked still folding her arms waiting for an explanation
“Sorry babe, I didn't see your call” he smiled at her, holding her shoulders
“Forgive me, I won't do it again” he said as he kissed her forehead
Rose squinted her eyes at Elias
“Alright then” she smiled
“Let's go to sleep” she held his left arm practically dragging him to her room
Elias stared at the way to Olivia room, as Rose held him, Wondering if she was okay
He couldn't deny the moment he spent so her made he realized everyone has a different sides
Olivia on the other hand stared at the mirror slowly coming to her senses, she smiled remembering the moment she spent with Elias, when last was she this free?
Being with Elias always made her free
But guilt crept into her heart like a disease
Her sister's fiancee
She sighs
“What am I supposed to do” she stared at her reflection
Rose was already in the kitchen, dressed elegantly, sipping coffee while scrolling through her phone.
“Morning Sis,” Olivia said quietly, pouring herself a glass of water.
Rose looked up briefly. “Morning.”
Her tone was polite. Too polite.
Olivia noticed the difference immediately.
She took a sip of water, trying to ignore the strange tension settling between them. “How did you sleep?”
“Fine,” Rose replied shortly.
Olivia nodded, uncertain what to say.
Rose stood up, picking up her bag. “Elias and I will be going to see the bridal fashion designer today
Olivia froze mid-sip.
“Alright good luck” she said
Rose glanced at her.
“You didn't know?”
Oliva chuckled “Why would I know?”
“Because it seems you enjoy each other's company” Rose said observing Olivia reaction
Olivia stiffen, she wasn't expecting that statement
She laughed
“He is my future brother in-law” the words left a bitter taste on hee tongue
“We are trying to get to each other well Rose” she smiled, taking another sip of her coffee, her calm demeanor contrasting her fast heart beat
Rose nodded once and headed toward the door. “We’ll be busy. See you later and I..I love you Olivia”
The door closed behind her.
Olivia stood there, staring at the empty doorway, a strange ache forming in her chest.
Why am i feeling guilty?
The air around her felt labored
She felt she has betrayed her sister
This isn't right I should stop this she told herself
But her heart doesn't concur, her body doesn't concur.
Elias entered the living room heading to meet Rose, when he saw Olivia at the kitchen counter
He wanted to approach her but he remembered what happened when she was drunk
How he held her waist, how free and happy he felt with her, the Happiness seems uncannily familiar.
His wedding is in less than Two months he won't allow trivial feelings cost him his wedding
He passed her and closed the door behind him
Olivia drove to the premises to pick Oscar from school
Oscar was coming towards his car his eyes swollen, an evidence that he had cried
Olivia panicked she came out of her car , walking towards her son crouching down to hug her son
“What's wrong baby” she said worriedly checking his body for any injury
“Someone called me a bastard” Oscar said pouting his lips
Olivia got angry, No one has the right to call her son name
A son she raised, Nobody was there to help her, and then some kid in his class calls him names
“ Wait in the car for me okay” she said as she smiled at her son before walking towards the school gate, anger boiling in her veins
She entered the principal office
“Good afternoon ma'am”
The principal greeted
“Save it I don't want to hear it” she said raising her hand up to shut her up still standing
“I want to see my son's teacher”
When the teacher came inside the office
“Oh Miss Olivia good afternoon” the teacher said
But Olivia stared blankly at her, her hands in her pocket
“I heard someone called my son a bastard is that true?” Olivia asked her voice oddly calm
The teacher got nervous
“Uhmmn It was a usual kid banter, they call him that a lot doesn't mean, they are mocking him” The teacher said trying to ease the tension and the intimidation Olivia was exuding
Olivia smirked
“So this is not the first time?”
The teacher swallowed, her palm sweaty
“Well am here to warn you Mrs dora the next time anyone calla my son a bastard” she paused, smirking
“It won't be funny” Olivia said her slightly daring
“Okay Ma it won't happen again” miaa dora said her eyes expressing fear
“Good” Olivia remove her hands from her pocket, before she left the office, heading to her car
Olivia entered her car
“Mummy where did you go” Oscar gazed at Olivia, dark brown eyes curious
She smiled
“I just went to greet your teacher aren't I allowed to do that?” she asked
“Hmmm” Oscar stared her his mum, giving her a suspicious look
“okay Mummy”
“Ready to go shopping baby”
“Yes mummy” he yelled in excitement
Olivia drove her son to the nearest supermarket to shop new toys and clothes
When it was close to evening, she drove home
Wanting to her return to my her own apartment, but she couldn't leave her Rose especially when it's close to her wedding
After putting Oscar to sleep
Olivia went to the kitchen to get some water, when she saw Rose enter the house
“How are you doing Rose” Olivia asked as she poured water into the glass
“Am good” Rose replied as she went upstairs
The conversation they had this morning replayed in her head
She sighs
Elias passed the door heading to Rose's room when he saw Olivia. He wanted to approach her, but he remembered what they'd done when she was drunk. The happiness, the feeling of being free, it all felt uncannily familiar.
He never felt this way with Rose, he knew he loved rose but spending time with his soon to be sister in law made him have tiny doubt.
He was getting married in less than two months; he couldn't let trivial issues cost his wedding. It was better they stayed away from each other from now on. He took three steps back, turned, and headed into Rose's room.
Olivia knew who entered the through the door
His presence made her feel warmth
She knew they had to stop this
The closeness, the tension
It had to end
Soon she would be his sister in-law
She knew despite the fact that they didn't discuss it
The slience made the decision.
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