Chapter TenGood-For-NothingOlivia I cranked my eyes open, one after the other. My head spun as the light shone on my face. I forced my eyes closed again, my head racing with thoughts, wondering where I was and how I had gotten here.The scent, the environment, everything felt different, and for some minutes, I felt like I was lost, I didn't know where I was.Slowly, I opened my eyes one after the other again, and the sterile scent hit my nose. I realized I was in the hospital. I lay there on the bed, and it was like my whole body was glued to it; I couldn't move. I stared blankly at the ceiling, trying to recap what had brought me to the hospital.I remembered how I ran to the road to save Mia from getting hit by the car, I remembered the loud crash and the mighty collision between the car and me, which sent me unconscious.I looked around my body, checking to see if I didn’t miss any of my limbs as a result of the accident. I heaved a loud sigh when I saw that I was fine and had a
Chapter ElevenThe Family Dinner 1Olivia"Everyone will be present for a family dinner in a few..." Sebastian stopped and glanced at his watch, "few minutes," he concluded as he drove into the garage of his house.We had just gotten back home from the hospital. It was already late in the evening before he came to pick Ella and me up from the hospital. He said he had some important work to attend to first. He cleared the bills, and I was also given some drugs which they said would serve as pain relief for me.We all alighted from the car, and Sebastian spoke again, "Make sure you dress well; my sister will be present. She missed the ceremony, so make sure you impress her," he stated. He was already dressed in a white-grey shirt and black trousers.My heart raced; how was I supposed to impress his sister? I hadn't even impressed him and his other two kids yet. How could I impress someone I hadn't even met again? It felt like a heavy burden was placed on my shoulders. How was I supposed
Chapter TwelveThe Family Dinner 2I stepped down from the stairs, trying to maintain the best expression possible. Like Sebastian had said, I had to pretend that we were a perfect couple and that I was happy in the marriage, even when I was not.I faked a smile, trying hard to make it look as real as possible. "Mom," I murmured, rushing into Sara's outstretched arms.She pulled me closer, her hands on my back making it difficult to breathe. I felt like I was going to suffocate in her embrace. She made it worse when she said, "Be a good girl and act like we're a happy family. You know what will happen if you don't."She smiled and pulled back, wiping her fake tears off her face. "You look so beautiful, my daughter," she complimented, scrutinizing my whole body from head to toe.Mitchie walked over to us too, holding my hand with a smile on her face, one which I knew was fake. "Sister, I missed you so much," she murmured, pulling me into her embrace.I smiled back, trying my best to ma
Chapter ThirteenA Night Of PleasureSebastian"You girls should head up to your room; I will see you in a few minutes," I said to my daughters. They nodded and rushed up the stairs, except Ella, who wasn't as excited as the other two.I knew she was still upset because of the request she made, one I might never be able to fulfill. I couldn't let Olivia get too comfortable or give her the chance to think she could replace Sophia in my life. Olivia was a nobody, and she would always remain that way. There was no place for her in my heart or in my house.All I wanted from her was to get pregnant and give my parents the heir they wanted from me. I would be free from her afterward."Ella," I called, and she stopped, turning back to me with her worried eyes.As much as I didn't want Olivia to get comfortable and take Sophia's place, I had no other choice than to grant Ella's request. I couldn't keep watching her with that worried look on her face. She had been weary and anxious since the da
Chapter FourteenThe Adult FightOliviaI opened my eyes one after the other, staring at the white ceiling of the room blankly, I was still wrapped up in the duvet.As I laid there, memories of the night before swept through my mind, and a chuckle escaped my lips. I felt different, I felt more like a woman, I felt like something had changed within me after the intimate night we had.I remembered how he showed no emotions through the time we had together, he just has a stern look on which eventually killed all the series of emotions pulsing through my veins, leaving me numb and hopeless under him. His thrust didn't change my numbness, it only intensified it. Was I not likeable? What was it about me that this man doesn't like? He only did all he did just to get me pregnant like he had said. My first priority was to give the family a heir.Nevertheless, I still felt different.I knew it wouldn’t be easy to impress him, especially not when he already made me know my place in the house, I k
Chapter FifteenThe Marriage ShackleSebastian I stared at the envelope in my hand, finding it hard to believe what my parents had just said: a honeymoon with this woman? I turned slowly to meet her anxious look, and it only intensified my uneasiness. I didn't want to go anywhere with her. Having her by my side was already difficult enough, so the idea of going on a honeymoon with her, just the two of us alone in a room, was something I didn't like and didn't want to happen.I looked up at my mom, who still had a wide grin on her face, and my dad wasn't any different. I had only accepted this marriage for the sake of my kids and the heir needed in the family. I had no intention of getting close to this woman or making her my wife. She had her responsibilities, and she was married for those reasons, not to be my wife."What honeymoon, Mom?" I asked, raising my brows. "Don't tell me you came up with this." I shook my head, turning to my dad. "And Dad, you agreed to this too? Who will t
Chapter SixteenThe Honeymoon: Day 1SebastianThroughout the drive to the airport, I remained silent, deep in thought about what to do with her and the situation I found myself in. On one hand, my dad had advised me to make her believe that I was in love with her, and on the other hand, there was me, who wanted nothing to do with her.I let out a loud sigh as the driver pulled over at the airport's entrance. We both stepped out of the car and headed inside, still not exchanging a word. The silence was becoming increasingly awkward. We were embarking on our honeymoon as a couple, yet neither of us had uttered a word to the other.After checking in, we took our seats on the plane after passing through security checks. She occupied the window seat, her gaze fixed outside as we awaited takeoff. Meanwhile, all I could think about was how to make things work, how to get her pregnant as quickly as possible, and subsequently, how to get out of this marriage.I had been against this marriage
Chapter SeventeenThe Cheating HusbandOliviaI watched as people moved around the beach side, couples having fun, kids playing games with the beach sand, friend discussing, giggling and laughing. It was such a happy time environment, everyone seemed happy, and it seemed like I was the only one who carried an ulterior feeling.It was supposed to be one of the best days of my life, it was supposed to be one of the days I would always remember, but I guess this would be one of the days I might push to the back of my lists at the end.It was the honeymoon with my husband, but he didn’t say a word to me throughout the drive to the resort, he kept mute through the flight and drive, and the first set of words he would say to me was him telling me to find somewhere else to sleep.I knew I was never going to be loved by him, I was aware that he was unwilling to spare me a place in his house, not to talk of his heart, I was aware of all these, and while I was trying my best to win him and his k