Chapter 37.2: I hope she waits...

A D A M

I can hear Olivia's voice downstairs. She is still the same. She greets my mother and asks her how she's doing. That's just her. With respect and I have admired that from her. Our gazes meet as I walk down the stairs.

Her smile fades away from being sweet to melancholy. “Adam.” I think I hear a whisper.

She walks toward me and gives me a warm hug. “It's nice to see you again, Olly.” I smile at her.

We pull away from each other. She eyes me up and down quickly. “Look at you. Fresh and coming back. And you still call me, Olly.” Her innocent smile appears. I haven't seen that for so long. “Well, I'm only glad you're back, Addy.”

I laugh at the cringy sound of our old nicknames.

My mother clears her throat, “I have to leave now. Please, do enjoy your reunion and make it up. ” She hurries to the door and just like that we're alone in this house.

My mother never hired a maid or a driver ever during the marriage life she has with my father. She's very hands-on with every task i