[MASON]I was relieved after confirming that Marcus had indeed taken guards with him, the ones that stay in the background and blend in staying hidden unless there is really a threat.All I know is the Don’s presence here comes with a lot of danger. Him stepping out of his safe zone and domain will make his opponents think that he is now vulnerable enough and they would do anything to try to get the upper hand, even if it means harming someone in his life, whoever it may be.That was why I’ve been extra careful about Olivia’s movement since the Don arrived. Her dad is the Don’s shadow after all. We just finished a meeting when I had received Olivia’s text that comprises of pictures letting me know that she and Gray were not in the house.The meeting comprised of the Don, Gerald, Carlos, Peter and I. Dad didn’t beat around the bush at all, he had went straight to the point. He apologized to Gerald without letting his pride get in the way.They apologized not for killing his brother who
[MASON]“You know, I told my brother you were there when he was born and he thought I was lying.” Willow said pointing at the boy who was busy playing a game on what I assumed will be her phone, he was very absorbed in it that he wasn’t paying attention to us at all.“He wouldn’t remember. He was two years old the last time I saw him.” I chuckled.“Yeah, that was when we broke up.”“Wait, how old is he?” Olivia asked.“He’s ten.” Willow answered.“If you guys broke up when he was two, then that means Mason was …..seventeen years old.” Olivia reasoned. “At what age did both started dating?” Olivia looked at me with accusing eyes.“Fifteen, we are the same age. We dated for two years but we’ve known each other longer than that.” Willow answered and I wished they could bring up another topic already.“Fifteen? Is that legal?” Olivia pinched my butt again and I actually winced this time.I’m definitely getting my revenge later.“It’s called puppy love, Olivia. They got together as virgins
[OLIVIA] [A YEAR LATER.]................. Bare footed, with the heavy clothing weighing me down, I ran. Without looking back, I willed my feet to continue moving with just one destination in mind. The sound of the unrelenting footstep behind me pumped my adrenalin till I saw the door wide open and thanked the heavens. I ran towards Abigail and hid behind her using her as a shield as I breath heavily. She was looking around in shock trying to find the source of my problem. Few seconds later, Scarlet came running through the door with her eyes immediately spotting mine. She came to a stop seeing her mother in between us and she bent over trying to catch her breath too. “How are you able …..able…to run so fast in what you are we…wearing?” She managed to speak out. “Oh heavens! Why are you chasing the bride, Scarlet?” Her mother asked. “She was trying to dump that on my dress.” I pointed to the container in Scarlet’s hand. Michelle suddenly came behind her and snatched the containe
*BYE GRANDMA* Stars covered the night sky as Olivia looks out the window of the glamorous car she was currently in, it was a pleasant sight to see. She just wished that her life could be as pleasant. Her mind was swimming in various kind of emotions but mostly sadness and loneliness. Even though she has Diana, her social worker right by her side, the driver in the front driving and a bodyguard in the passenger seat, she still felt like she was the only one in the car. All of this felt overwhelming, she’s not used to any of it. All she just wanted to do was lay down and sleep, she was very tired but trying not to fall asleep or doze off even for a moment. The last thing she wanted was to fall asleep in a car with three strangers, she didn’t trust any of them. She was able to cope quite well when it was just Diana, and her on the flight but when they got to the airport and was picked up by two strangers, her anxiety came rushing back, knowing there is no backing out now, not that
*BYE GRANDMA* Time for the introduction, Olivia Rose Summers is seventeen years old turning 18 in a few weeks. She was originally from this city but the truth was that this was her first time of coming to the city. She’s 5’3 in height with moderate weight; not plump and not thin either. Olivia has shiny black hair and her eye colour; chocolate. Her grandma always told her she looked like her mother and this has always made Olivia confident in the beauty aspect so speaking about looks, she has never felt insecure about her looks. She has a picture of her mom and she was one of the most beautiful women Olivia had ever seen. Although, She never got the privilege of remembering any memories with her mother, she always has that one picture her Grandmother gave her and she cherished it. Olivia’s grandmother had told her that her mother died when she was still a baby. Olivia always wondered why there was not a single picture of her with her mother but she refused to question her grandmot
'Hi dad.' Olivia has been waiting patiently in her room for about thirty minutes now, expecting someone to come in but no one did. She felt a little disappointed but she does not even know why. Perhaps, it was because she had thought that if the older man earlier was her father, he would have rushed upstairs to receive his daughter. What was she thinking? She never even knew he existed until recently, he probably thought of her as a burden. Olivia’s inner voice wouldn’t let her rest with those depressing thoughts. Her line of thought was interrupted by a knock on the door, she said a ‘come in’ and the door opened to reveal the older man she saw earlier. He walked towards the bed where she was sitting with his hands tucked into his pockets, the suit he had on earlier was gone, now replaced with casual attire. She wanted to break the silence but she doesn’t know what to say and the man wasn’t helping her case either as he just stared at her with an expression she couldn’t point out.
*HI DAD* “Or I could arrange for you to have your dinner here in your room if you don’t feel like meeting everyone tonight.” He suggested as he considered how tired she must have been from the flight and all. “No, it’s fine.” He nodded and stood up giving her a gentle pat on her head while smiling before he left the room. It felt like a heavy weight was lifted off Olivia’s shoulders. She felt happy even if it was just for a while, she was glad her dad acknowledged her and didn’t make her feel like a burden. She got up and went into her closet. Not touching the clothes that were already in the closet before her arrival, she looked through hers and chose what to wear. Since it was night time already and she felt lazy, she decided on her purple pajamas not caring that she was going to be introduced to everyone and thier eyes will be on her. She just wanted to eat and then crash in her bed and sleep till whenever. She placed the clothes on her bed and went ahead to take her bath. Th
*ASTRAPHOBIA*Olivia woke up to the sound of thunder and to say she was scared was an understatement, she was so frightened. She’s Astraphobic but it wasn’t usually a problem since she shares the bed with her grandmother and always felt safe with her. She fell off the bed at the sound of another thunder and shifted to the corner of the room crouching into a ball. Something was moving outside her window as she could see the shadow which only scared her the more, she bolted out of the room mumbling comforting words continuously to herself. Her legs were shaking as she ran through the hallway and down the stairs into the living room. Her fear only increased when she saw figures walking around in the dark and they seem to still at her presence. She reached for the switch hastily and turn on the lights. There were about five men in black surrounding a wounded man who was on the floor, that was when she noticed who the man was facing. Mason was sat on the couch in front of the wounded man