Olivia’s POV—
I was already tired and exhausted with the pain and now this utter chaos left me, drained out of the last bit of energy I had. I sighed and closed my eyes leaning back on the pillows, Rose placed behind me.
“I am proud of you Olivia!” Amanda’s voice made me open my eyes and look at her with surprise. Was she really proud of me? But why?
Amanda sat on my bed beside me and held my hands in hers. April stood near my head giving me a faint smile of consolation. It was not very clear whether the consolation was for me or for herself! Or was it embarrassment? I didn’t bother much and remained quiet.
Amanda asked April, “April, tell Mrs Harper to plate the lunch here for all of us. I know Ryan was angry because I asked Rose to serve Olivia her lunch in the room.”
“Mom, are you sure? Do you really think he cares about that?” April frowned and
Olivia’s POV—My entire plan changed in a fraction of second! Now I have to live here with my husband Ryan till I find out about my Santa! I am safe till I recover completely! Because Ryan won’t be able to touch me when my bones are broken! But not only has my plans changed but the situation has too!I have found out that despite my hatred towards Ryan, he gave me goosebumps whenever he touched me. Also I am the only one who can tame the beast named Ryan! It is scary to remember how earlier I was soo scared of Ryan! Not that I am not anymore! But now I have learnt a few tricks to soften him but this softens me as well. That is the scarier part!
Olivia’s POV— Oh God! What is happening to me? His warm lips on my forehead was better than the painkillers. It helped me relax and forget the pain, even if it was for a second or two! But as soon as he retreated, the pain flooded again! I felt as if several bones in my body have crashed and the agony was spreading across my entire body, rising from my leg, shoulder and waist. Ryan moved back and there was pain in his eyes, he turned around probably to keep the glass on the side table. I don’t know from where I got the idea, but I caught hold of his wrist and whispered, “Mister! Y-Your lips….F-felt good!” I couldn’t believe that I actually said that! Neither could Ryan believe! He looked at me as if he has seen a ghost! And me? I was taken aback completely by my own action! I actually said that! The monster always looked as if butter wouldn’t melt in his mouth but with me, he did thing
Olivia’s POV—Everything was happening so fast that I was feeling suffocated. Dr Erik had examined me and said clearly that an implant was necessary, in my leg. He himself would do the surgery. He said if the surgery is done, I will heal in two months, else it will take more than six months to heal completely and even so, I might not heal properly!I closed my eyes and remembered that day in the school when I fell from the swing and broke my hand. He was there that day too! He was a torment then and he is still a torment now!He wants me to have a surgery! I am scared even of needles, how will I face a surgery?? I heard voices around me but nothing went through me! They were mere voices without meaning. I was sweating profusely, scared of the operation. I was having a panic attack, I guess. Since when do I have panic attacks??“Oli! Everything is set. We will fly to New York in an hour!” a
Olivia’s POV—It was two weeks after I was discharged from the hospital and came back to the Bradley’s. It was comforting that Nanny Agatha stayed with me. My parents left for the time being, which was a relief.I woke to a warm and caring hand rubbing gently my head. I opened my eyes with a grin. This feeling always made me feel safe and happy.“Good Morning Olive! How are you feeling today?” The first thing I saw after opening my eyes were Nanny Agantha’s kind eyes.“Good Morning Nanny! I am feeling fine. Just that lying on the bed for weeks makes me feel really too sick!” I said sadly.Nanny chuckled and then brought me my toothbrush. “Here, get ready. We will go out in the garden. The early morning fresh air, will make you feel better.”I frowned. “But how am I going to go out?”Nanny Agatha smiled and went out of the room. She retu
“Olive! Good that you are awake!” Olivia was reading a book lying on her bed. In a few hours it will be lunch time.Past couple of days, her schedule has been the same. She wakes up early morning and Nanny Agatha takes her out in the garden. Ryan joins her for breakfast outside after finishing his gardening. They have breakfast together, just the two of them. Rose arranges everything and leaves. Ryan has ensured that nobody disturbs them when they are having breakfast!This is the only time Olivia chats a little with Ryan to avoid the awkward silence and then he will be gone for the whole day. Amanda said that Ryan has been spending much of his time home, after Olivia’s accident, keeping an eye on her needs and health. But now he has started to go to his office and doesn’t return till late evening.Olivia stretches and smiles, “Nanny! It is time for bath already?”“Yes Olive! And
“Awww..my baby! How are you feeling today?” Caroline kissed Olivia’s cheeks as Rose pushed the wheel chair to her place at the table.“Good.” That is all Olivia mumbled.“Hi Oli! My girl. You will get well in no time and will walk and run again!” Victor said softly from across the table where he sat.Caroline went and sat beside Victor. April had to return to Auckland for studies, so her chair to Olivia’s right was empty. Further to the right, at the middle sat Amanda and opposite to her, across the table is Ryan’s place, whenever he sits for dinner. The two places for heads of the family.That is what Olivia has seen in last few days. Before that she has always had her meals in their bedroom. Food was served and Olivia started to eat silently, looking at only her plate and nowhere else!“So, how is your life going o
He saved me from the humiliation and carried me to our bedroom. He was so angry that his jaws were tight and the veins on his neck were popping out. He was in pain too. I don’t know how but I could feel it. I looked up at him, while he was looking at the front while carrying me through the large hall to our bedroom.I shakily raised my right palm and touched his neck. He looked at me with shock. I traced the veins with my finger, staring at the beautiful blue lines and then looking at him, I said shyly, “Mister? Thank you for saving me!”He scoffed and put me on the sofa and then placed a cushion at my back. He bent and cupped my face for the first time and brought his face near to me. His breathe was hot and sprayed over my face as his chest heaved up and down. He looked at the details of my face and my lips. My heart was racing and I gulped.Is he going to kiss me? If so, why am I not pushing him back with disgust? Why is a litt
Victor and Caroline, said their goodbyes to Amanda. Despite Amanda’s son’s rude behaviour, they had to be nice to Amanda, because she was always nice and polite to everyone. Also, the Bradley’s are very powerful. Ryan Bradley at a very young age has achieved the impossible and the Browns knew, when they have annoyed Ryan, they need to maintain their good relation with Amanda.Amanda was the only one who could tame Ryan and stand in front of him without fear.Caroline didn’t understand why Ryan was angry and behaved the way he did before. Olivia doesn’t even consider him as her husband. She has still not given him the rights of a husband. Still, Ryan defended her. Why?But she didn’t fail to notice the unsaid emotions between them and the growing attraction which they themselves might not know even!Agatha stood at the door quietly waiting, while Caroline and Amanda spoke. She wished she could spend some mo