Chapter FiftyThe Morning SexOliviaI woke up the next morning, turning to the other side of the bed to find no one. The kids didn’t come home last night, and Sebastian’s parents sent one of the palace guards to tell us that they agreed to spend the night with them. Sebastian took over again, claiming my body as his and moving inside of me like he belonged there.I remembered how he came into me, filling me completely, how his thrusts threw away all contrary thoughts in my head and made me focus fully on the moment. I remembered how my legs shook, how I held onto him like the only object in a swaying world.Those moments were the best, those moments gave me another idea. Maybe this man really wanted me and was just scared to accept it. Perhaps he felt the same way I was feeling but couldn’t admit it. Just maybe. I wasn’t sure, but I wanted to hope that was it.I stood up from the bed, my legs still shaking from the aftermath of our hot lovemaking. Each step I took made me remember th
Chapter Fifty-threeThe First Day At WorkOliviaI dragged my legs towards the big mirror in the closet, checking out the beautiful dress I wore.It was one of the dresses I picked out the day before and it looked so beautiful and perfect for my body, it seemed as though the dress was made just for me.I smiled as I styled my hair in a back bun, adding a band that completed the color of my dress.I wore a short heels and picked a bag that matched with the dress before heading out of the room, it was my first day at work and I had to look nice. I headed down the stairs and a big smile fell on my face when I saw the kids in the main room, smiles and excitement on their faces as they saw me.They didn’t wait for me to take the last step before rushing to me and wrapping their hands around me.“Olivia!” They chorused.I pulled back, bending to their eyes level, they were already dressed and ready for school. “How are you princesses?” I asked.“We are fine, we missed you and dad.” One of
Chapter Fifty-fourAn Old FriendOliviaI watched as she ran to Sebastian, wrapping her hand around his neck and leaving a kiss all over his face.“I missed you, honey.” She murmured.I shook my head, this was my reality and there was no way out of it, this woman will keep pushing me away and taking the place which was supposed to be mine.The same way she barged into me and pushed me away from the way, that would be the same way she would throw me out of the place I belong to, Sebastian’s home.Sebastian stood up and smiled, but I could see the emotions behind that smile, I could tell that it was faked, but I wondered why it was like that.He seemed to enjoy being with this woman, he seemed to enjoy her company as she gives him everything he wanted, why does he have this expression on his face? Could it be that he was only faking it? I wondered what was going on. Ever since I had been walking in on Sebastian and this woman, I had never taken my time to look at his face and study his
Chapter Fifty-fiveCatching UpOliviaEdie pulled back and held my hand, his eyes widened with surprise and excitement, “Olivia! I can’t believe I’m seeing you again!” He smiled and pulled me back into a tight hug.It had been years, it had been so long since I saw him last. We were still kids, so young when we lose contacts and never got to talk again.Sara had stopped them from coming into our house to visit me, but they would still sneak in. It all stopped when they had to move from our area to another place, it got to me years later that they moved abroad.I was hurt because I had no other friend aside from them, I ended up feeling like an outcast, especially at home where no one wants me.He pulled back again and stared into my eyes, a wide grin on his face. I could see the happiness written all over his face, the excitement and joy that he was seeing me again, it felt satisfying and comforting.For years, no one had looked at me the way Edie was looking at me, no one was happy t
Chapter Fifty-sixMore Than I KnowOlivia“Tell me, Olivia. What happened after we left? Are you really married? Or Did Sara lye to us?”I hung my head, still unable to say a word, I didn’t know what to say to him. I had always held the importance of trust and truth in my relationship with Edie and Edna, and we’ve never lied to each other.I wouldn’t want to spoil that with this, but I still wasn’t sure if it would be okay to tell him the truth or just keep it to myself, considering Sebastian’s warning. Edie grabbed my hand, “what has Sara done to you? What did she do to you when we were gone?” He shook his head, “I knew it! I knew after we left, she would take the chance to treat you whatever way she wanted, because there was no one to stop her.” He raised my head up slowly, “just tell me the truth, Olivia, what did she do? Did she really get you married?” I stared into his eyes, he was always quick to read me through my reaction, he would get to know what was wrong with me even wi
Chapter Fifty-sevenThe Strange ManSebastian It had been close to an hour since I sent Olivia down to get me just a cup of coffee and cookie, but she was yet to be back.I wanted to take that so I could take my pills for the day, but she was yet to be back since then, I wondered where she must have gone, and what took her long.I sat there, trying to focus on the files I was trying to arrange for the coming board and workers meeting, but I couldn’t really concentrate on it. My eyes kept turning and I was dizzy, the only way to stop this was to take my pills, but I can’t even do that on an empty stomach, I wondered where Olivia was.I sighed, resting my head back on my chair with my eyes closed, I didn’t think there should be anything stopping her, she should have gotten back by now, it’s been over an hour.Could it be that she got into some problem? Or did the Elevator stop working? The elevator has never had a problem so I didn’t expect anything to happen there, she must have gone
Chapter Fifty-nineThe PlanOlivia“Let’s get going now.” Edie said and opened the car door for me.I hopped inside, eager and excited to see my long lost friend, I was happy and excited to see Edna. Even though the condition she was in now was what I didn’t expect to meet when I see her again, but there was still life, and she still remained the same friend I have had for years.He played a song as we drove, it was one of the songs we do listen to years ago.“Do you still remember this?” He asked.“Of course.” I smiled, singing the next line, the song was what I would play and sing to myself after they were gone, it was like the song had a relaxing power that calms all my nerves whenever I listen to it.“How long more till we get there?” I asked, I just couldn’t wait to see my friend again.“Just some more minutes, Olivia.” Edie responded with a smile.Thank goodness Sebastian told me to go on my own, it would be have difficult to sneak out of the house or find an excuse to give him.
Chapter Fifty-sevenNight With FriendsOlivia“Make him jealous? How?” I asked.How do I make a man who doesn’t even care about me jealous? He doesn’t seem to be concerned about whatever I do, so far it is not associated with him and his kids, he wouldn’t bother.“Making him jealous to see if he’ll act or show it, that is the only way we can get to know if he wants to be with you.” Edna explained.She was right with that plan, but I couldn’t already see the plan failing because this man wouldn’t get jealous in any way. He had made it clear to me several times that he doesn’t want to be with me and he doesn’t care about whatever I do, I just need to fulfill the duties to which he married me for and walk out of his life.But I couldn’t tell Edna all these because I didn’t want to look like a total loser to her, I didn’t want her to see my helplessness and hopelessness.“But how do I make him jealous?” I asked.She smiled and punted to Edie, “that is where the most professional actor I’ve