…Olivia’s POVMy own words astounded me. They were spoken out of anger and fear that Theo could take any measures to succeed. However, I didn’t regret any of them, especially telling Theo that I never felt anything for him before.Although it was a big lie, I managed to win back my pride successfully, even without trying. Yet, the hurt look in his eyes as I uttered those words flashed in my mind now and then. He’d been so angry too, and I almost feared Theo would try to get back at me. But he simply left, which was a huge relief.Hopefully, those words were enough to drive him out of our lives forever.Because, honestly, I’m running out of options.If Theo persists in taking Dave with him, will I ever succeed in protecting my son?I sat on the bed, my mind troubled with those thoughts.Inside the dimly lit room, my eyes were wide open without a single trace of sleep in them. Despite being fatigued, sleep never came to my eyes.I have to always remind myself to be positive.I must
That’s impossible.It is unlike Olivia.I thought she loved me since we were young.She used to follow me everywhere. I was the only person she was fond of. Although I was always cold towards her, she never gave up. She’d never frowned in my presence.And even during the simple wedding we had, she acted like the happiest bride on earth. Despite her job, she was always there for my family while we were married. I rarely went home, but she always found different means to contact me despite my blocking her off repeatedly. How am I supposed to believe that Olivia never loved me from the beginning?“Theo Wellington…” She snaked her hands around Ethan’s arm, staring at me with contempt. “You actually don’t think I was a fool to fall in love with you, right? Who wouldn’t want the fame and money that comes with marrying into Wellington’s family? That was the only reason why I endured the hardship in your home.”So she only married me for the benefits.Unable to believe what I was hearing,
The rooftop area of the apartment building seems like the perfect place to hold this important conversation.There wasn’t a single person there and the sun wasn’t hot this afternoon.I waited for a few minutes until he joined me. Hoping for a rational conversation, I did my best to keep my anger in check. “Mr. Wellington, I’m listening…” Ethan stopped beside me. “What’s that important thing that couldn’t be said in Olivia’s presence?”And then he let out a soft chortle and added, “Regretting divorce is too late. I’m sure you’re not going to ask me to let her come back to you.”“If I want Olivia back, I won’t need your permission.” I faced him, irritated by his statement. Knowing still that he was only trying to provoke me, I couldn’t ignore those provocative words. “I have other ways to follow to make Olivia come back to me.”Actually, I don’t.Olivia now hates me to the core, and I dread the idea of asking her to come back to me, knowing that she will reject me on the spot.Beside
Theo’s POVTaking her best friend away forcefully is probably one of my biggest regrets. I didn’t consider the possibility of it worsening things between Olivia and me until now.But I had promised her father that I would find and bring her back as soon as possible. Knowing where she might be hiding, the job had been easy for me.I might have had my own selfish reasons for setting her up with Mike, but I couldn’t ignore the promise I made to her father.I wiped my face in frustration, pacing in front of the apartment door.Funny how I’m back here despite knowing that she might treat me the same way.My biggest concern hadn’t been Olivia pushing me away. It was seeing my own son treat me as if I was a mere stranger.The events that transpired in the morning made me lose hope momentarily.However, Olivia cannot just go back on her promise.I’ve brought the physical evidence which she even refuses to look at. It’s enough for her to make me acknowledge my son.Tired of walking back and f
Sensing the familiar scent around me, I flinched away in shock. Theo was still wearing the same clothes from last night. His tired expression and the circles underneath his eyes made me want to believe that he spent the night at my doorstep. But that’s impossible, right?Quickly, I hid Dave behind me and took several steps away from him. “Mr. Wellington, I wasn’t joking when I said I could turn you in for stalking.”Theo shook his head. “You won’t do that. I’ve brought the physical evidence you need…” And as he spoke, he reached for his pocket to retrieve a small piece of paper. “What else do you want me to do, Olivia?”Would he politely leave if I asked him to?Well, it has been my biggest wish all this time. Unfortunately, Theo won’t grant it.If I keep standing here, bantering with him, I’ll be late for work and Dave will be late for school. So I ignored him and turned for the elevator, but Theo blocked our path. He stopped looking at me and turned to Dave instead. For a momen
Theo!I shot to my feet, hurried to the door, and bolted it shut.Outside, the knocking sounds stopped for some seconds before he spoke again. “I know you’re standing here, Olivia. Please open it.”I’m grateful he didn’t just barge in and decide to knock first. Why’s he back here?Isn’t he here only to capture Bonnie?“Olivia, I have something important to discuss with you-”“I don’t want to hear it!” I cut him off before he finished speaking. “You don’t have any business here. Besides, capturing my best friend won’t do you good, Theo, because I’ll report you to the Cops.”“It’s a misunderstanding-”“What misunderstanding?” I scoffed, rolling my eyes, despite knowing that he wouldn’t see me. “Can you listen to yourself, Theo Wellington? What sane man would be so petty to go to his ex-wife’s best friend for whatever reason?”Theo sighed. As if tired, or maybe his knuckles were aching already, he stopped knocking.“It’s all a misunderstanding. There’s no need to get jealous. I’m not i