"Vera," I called out to her and continued scanning my environment.Vera climbed onto the bed and sat down folding her legs underneath her. She reached for my hand as I also sat down and rested my back on the bed headboard. "Vera, what happened? How did I get back?" I asked calmly, still scanning my
I entered the living room and went to the door. When I opened it I came face to face with Leo. I lowered my head in embarrassment recalling what nearly happened between us the previous day."Hey Oliv, how are you?" he said and walked in uninvited. "Come on in," I whispered after he had walked past
I watched as my parents walked Leo to the living room like he was a god to be worshipped and left me and my friend behind."Hmm, sure looks like Mr Smith's charms are not just for his fans out there. He just got your parents," I heard Vera say, but before I could react to her statement, I heard my m
"Mum, dad, what is that? I came here to visit you after a long time and you are ignoring me and engaging with some stranger you only saw on TV or read about in the news?" I questioned sounding like a jealous person."Calm down, Olivia. He is a guest and we need to make him feel welcome. He is also n
"Alexander did what?" my mum said through gritted teeth as she strode into the room, her steps sounding very heavy."I, I, I..." I began but there was nothing I could say."We were talking about Alexander's new girlfriend. She had a miscarriage, and rumour going around has it that Alexander terminat
"I am fine," I replied.Leo was also in the car and there was no way I wanted him to know anything about what happened between me and the stranger. The rest of the journey was done in silence. From where I was sitting in the back seat, I could see Vera's gaze fixated on the dashboard in front of her
I read his reply and thought of what to do next.Fine. Thank you for your concern. About calling or texting me, It will be best if we don't engage each other further. I am sorry. I am married.I typed it and sent it to him. That night was a mistake and I don't intend to build a relationship with thi
Leo stared at the man and reluctantly released my hand. The staff held my hand and helped me stand on my feet. I could read from Leo he didn't like the staff touching me but because I said it was okay, he was forced to back down.Leo skated away but still kept his gaze on me. I moved my concentratio