Olivia"Rita?" I gasped, staring at her."H…..h…No, this isn't real!" I tried to assure myself but failed miserably.Now that I listened carefully, Janette sounded just like Rita.Little wonder she felt oddly familiar and I felt strange around her.She was the person I had been looking for, for so long!"I had plastic surgeries done after the incident of the video. I thought that I could win Asher's heart if I came around when you were no longer in his life but that wouldn't work too. Even with you gone, no other girl was able to take your place in his heart. Despite how much he despised you for what he thought you had done to him, he still loved you. It was inexplicable but undeniable, Asher still loved you, deeply." She explained, moving away from the bed."So you never wanted me with Asher all these while? Best friends are always happy for each other's happiness and we were supposed to be best friends, Rita." I felt mad and hurt.I had trusted her so much as more than a friend.Rit
AsherSebastian arrived on time while I alerted the police.Mr Anderson seemed to be troubled by their presence but I was too worried about Olivia's absence that nothing else seemed to matter to me.According to them, they were close to finding her but I knew they were only saying that to make her family and I feel better.They couldn't track her phone, it was like it had been thrown into water.Whoever had called earlier, didn't call anymore which made me more nervous.Usually, when abductors want something, they keep calling and threatening the victim's family until they get what they want in exchange of letting the victim go.But it wasn't the same in this case.The abductor wasn't making any call which made me feel like he might have all of what he wanted already buy only called the other time to know that she had what I loved.I couldn't help but fear that she might try to harm Olivia and the twins.If she made any attempt to, I would make sure to punish her myself before handing
OliviaI jumped in fright when the door came down, dust rising in the air.I had to close my eyes for a second and when I opened them again, I saw Asher standing right before me."Asher?" I tried to get to him but the ropes that tightened around my skin reminded me that I couldn't.He noticed this and rushed to me."Olivia? Oh my goodness! What happened? Where is she?" He asked multiple questions as he freed me.I answered none, I had no time to.Once I was completely free, I tried to run in the direction I had seen her go after she said what she was going to do to the twins and I."Where are you going?" Asher dragged me back even before I could make a move.I tried to wriggle out of his grip but I couldn't."She has the kids Asher. She has Kian and Kianna!" I didn't realize that there were tears in my eyes until they began rolling down my face.I had never been this scared of anything before.The image of Rita's malicious laughter that continued popping up in my head reminded me of t
Several Weeks LaterOliviaA lot has happened since the abduction.Rita faced trial and sentenced to thirty years imprisonment with hard labour.I didn't want to be there at the court but I had to.The kids had spent quality time with my father just like Gloria had.She still hadn't said anything as regards her obvious feelings for my father but I wasn't going to rush her.She had all the time in the world to think carefully about her feelings for him.Jeremy got back once he heard the news of the abduction.He was horrified when I told him more about it, especially about Rita; my best friend being the perpetrator of such evil.It was often said that sometimes, it was the people we know that hurt us the most.Mrs Smith and Rita had in need no doubt, proved that to be true.Now that Jeremy was back, he helped out with setting up my business.I wasn't exactly sure of what I wanted to do but I was eager to try out something new, something that didn't involve me working under anyone."It
Asher“For the last time Asher, you are not getting any younger!” My mother yelled at me, her hands on her waist.Her slim nose was upturned in anger as her lips twitched. She looked like she was ready to devour me so, I coiled on my couch.I can’t take her tantrums anymore.Did she really have to do this whenever I wanted to work?I rubbed my forehead. I’m definitely going to get another migraine at this rate.As I stretched to reach out to one of my expensive pills on the table, she grabbed it away from my reach.“I already told you mother, I just need time.” I sighed tiredly.What was her deal anyway? I’m only 29.“Look Asher. You either get someone to present at our family dinner next month, or I get someone for you.” My mother warned, her red plastic nails directly in my face.“Mom?!” I yelled at her.“I have made my decision Asher and nothing will make me go back on it, certainly no one too.” She finalised.“But?” Before I could complain, she turned on her heels and clicked away
AsherI took a day off from work today, to sort out my current problem.It took me a really long time before I could finally sleep off but unfortunately, I couldn’t complete my eight hour sleep.My mother had called me early today to remind me of our deal. She was truly hell bent on making my life a living hell.“Remember Asher, you either find a suitable girlfriend, or I get one for you.” Was her threat before she hung up on me.What the hell was she expecting me to do?Go girlfriend hunting?Well, if I would settle to doing that, there’s one person that could help with that.I lazily got out of bed and picked up my phone, searching for Sebastian’s number.While I was awake last night, I thought of the possible way to avoid my mother’s wrath, as well as her plans for me.There is no way in hell, I’m letting her pick a girlfriend for me from one of the daughters of her numerous lousy friends.I wonder how she copes with all of them.After many rings, Sebastian finally picked his phone
AsherI was enjoying how angry the cleaner had become. Well, she deserved it for soiling my shirt like this.I bet her annual salary can’t even afford my tie.She had even dared to raise her tiny finger in my face.What a nerve she’s got!I was almost smiling at her daring behaviour until I felt something sharp on my face.What the hell?!Did she….just…..hit me?“No way.” I heard Sebastian’s amused voice and turned to him with a hard glare.He quickly composed himself but before I could unleash my anger on the little person that had slapped me, she walked away with no remorse whatsoever.I held my face, still trying to comprehend the fact that a tiny lady just slapped me.“Did….she..just..?” I was finally able to find my voice.“Um…Asher?” Sebastian called me and I looked at him.He shifted closer to me “Everyone’s staring.” He whispered.True to his words, the whole café was staring at me.Aside from when my mother made me wear a shirt to the pool at 17, this is the most embarrassing
OliviaI already applied to seven different companies hiring secretaries.I know the vacancy I was applying for wasn’t worth my standard of education, but I am more likely to not get the job if I applied for something better.Before dad came home, I took my bath and changed into my pencil black skirt and white shirt.Another day as a waitress in that stupid bar.When would it ever end?I packed my hair into a tight pony tail before heading out. It might take a while before I got responses from the companies I applied for. Till then, I have to retain the only job I have left.Hopefully, I wouldn’t be hitting anyone tonight and running off with just an apron.AsherSebastian didn’t support my plan, I knew that but he could do nothing.No one could. I had made up my mind already.I wasn’t one to spend time in clubs nor coffee shops. Most of my time was spent at the office, working while the remaining fraction; at my house, still working.Whenever I felt needy, I just called on one of my