In love with her stepfather

Olivia’s POV

My name is Olivia Sun, I am twenty three years old and I am in love with my mother’s husband!

It all started when my mother got remarried five years ago. He was 40 years old then, dark skinned, tall, carried a buzz cut and a very sexy stubble beard.

It wasn’t just his physical attributes that I loved; I admired the way he spoke. His soft masculine voice, the way he walked, and the way he looks at me with affection.

But what drew me in the most were the tattoos on his arm, I might have a thing for tattoos and abs. He looked like the Mafia bosses cast in movies, hot and spicy… and for the next five years; he was my crush, my biggest secret!

I know it was wrong, I know I shouldn’t, but I just can’t help the way I feel about him.

“Olivia, I have arranged for you to meet the son of my friend, he is a medical doctor and he seems very interested in meeting you.” Mom announced at the dining table during breakfast, drawing both mine and Justin’s attention.

I dropped my spoon immediately and frowned. “What? Mom! I told you I didn’t want to meet anyone. Please cancel the meeting, I am not interested.”

“Olivia! Just meet the guy, I already fixed the date, at least respect that. What do you want me to tell him?” my mom insisted.

“I don’t know Mom, tell him anything you please, but I would not be meeting him.” I stated in finality.

Mom immediately got angry. “What is your problem? It has been over a year since you graduated from college, you don’t want to further your education, you don’t want to get a job and you also refuse to find a man and get married.” She yelled.

“Well it is my life, mother! And I am not ready for any of those things.”

“Okay, everybody calm down.” Justin involved himself, looking from me to mom.

The sound of his voice sent chills running through my body. He had a deep husky voice that makes my body jittery

“I am not going to let you ruin your life, not under my roof. The date is in one week, unless you manage to find a job before it is here, then you are going to meet him.” Mom insisted.

“And what if I refuse to see him? What then, Mom?” I asked boldly.

She stayed mute for a second, like she was thinking about it, and then she replied. “If you don’t agree to go on the date with him, then you will have to leave this house.” She announced.

Justin immediately turned to her; the surprise on his face was valid. I could not mistake the seriousness in my mom’s voice.

“What? Are you really going to throw out your own child to the streets, mom?” I asked with wide eyes.

“If my child would not do as I say and insists on throwing their life away, then they can do it on the streets. You have one week to decide!” she proclaimed.

“Cool, then I better start packing!” I half-yelled, standing up from the table.

“That is enough, sit down Olivia, and everyone relax!” Justin demanded.

I sighed and sat down, unable to refuse him. It is weird how his voice was calmed but yet authoritative.

“Olivia, your mother isn’t wrong. You cannot keep on staying at home with no plans for your future, but I understand if you do not wish to get married to a stranger.” Justin spoke softly, yet his voice commanded respect.

“Could you please convince her?” My mom said to him.

“I actually do have a solution to offer. My Personal Assistant recently quit due to some personal reasons, and so there is an opening at that position. Maybe Olivia would like to take it up, that way she gets to leave the house and pursue a career, get work experience while she is still with her family. That way, everybody wins.” He said.

My heart leaped in excitement when I heard those words, but I contained it with a poker face, knowing my mom would refuse if she noticed I was delighted about this.

“Well… that is not totally a bad idea; maybe she can learn a thing or two as the PA to the CEO. What do you think, Olivia? Is that good enough or would you still be packing your things?” Mom asked, her voice softer than moments ago.

“Hmm,” I smiled softly. “Fine, just so that you don’t kick me into the street. I will take it!”

“Then it is settled, you can resume tomorrow.” Justin announced, and just like that, everything was resolved, breakfast went back to normal.

I think situations like this are what makes me admire Justin a lot. He was my gold standard for what a man should be; strong, calm, smart and protective.

Who wouldn’t fall in love with a man like that?

TBC!