Olivia's P.O.V.

All through the plane ride I was a sobbing mess, I could even feel the pity glances sent my way when I was all curled up in my seat crying my eyes out.

“Damn you Hailey"!

After all the inspection and grabbing my bag pack I walk out of the airport tiredly. I could feel my stomach grumbling out of hunger.”I sigh out of frustration.

I refused the lovely buffet the hostess offered me yesterday, I guess I was pretty upset and banged up to eat”Sighing it then hit me that i didn't take anything else with me except my emergency bag which contains a few clothes my credit card, my phone and laptop.

“Grimacing at how grief has pushed me to make an irresponsible move. I guess I'll just have to shop for a new wardrobe but first I'll need to call my mom to pick me up from the airport.

“It's better than catching a cab. My Mom and Dad are divorced, after the divorce Mom pratically moved back here, she never returned to New York City. I remember when I was younger it was too difficult for me to accept my parents were separating and I had to adapt to the fact that I had two homes, one to stay for a long period while the other to stay for a short period. I came to spend my holidays at Euronia with my Mom, Hailey refused to see our mother. She vehemently refused to see her again after the divorce.” Well I haven't been a fillal daughter myself either, ever since I founded my own company I stopped my occasional visits and I haven't contacted her in a while. Picking up my phone nervously I then dailed my Mom's number telling her to come pick me up at the airport. .

“She sounded shocked and excited on the phone. Then she scolded me for not informing her earlier about my arrival but decided not to say much which she noticed the anxiety in my voice , she told me to stay put and that she's on her way to pick me up.

“So I waited for what felt like an eternity, not minding the weird looks people and tourist sent my way as they passed. I probably looked horrible anyway so no amount of trying to look presentable will help matters. My hair is a horrid mess, since I cried my eyes out my mascara must have been ruined give me a look of a depressed soul and the jumpsuit am putting has gone all wrinkled.

“Just then the hunk of a blue BMW pulled up in front of me drawing me out of my thoughts and just then a sense of warmth enveloped me when I stare at the woman who made me. I smile at my Mom who doesn't look a day older with her glowing skin and beautiful smile and her eyes dancing with so much excitement. Trying not to be the person to put a frown on her beautiful face I just hopped in smiling, trying my best to sound cherry.

“Hi, Cupcake" Mom says sweetly with the voice that seems to bring me joy. Now I realized how I missed her so much.

“Hi Mom” I say tightly, just utterly the word Mom makes me want to burst into tears again. I but my lips trying to concentrate on the pain in inflict on myself instead of brawling my eyes out in front of her, and here I thought thier's no more tears to cry.

“A silent pause hung in the air after the greeting...

“Ollie Dear, you look so pale. Is everything alright? Why the sudden visit? Not that am not thrilled but something must be up.” she says softly with her motherly tone.

“I just want to go home Mom, I'll tell you everything at home”I  say staring out the window trying to distract myself by staring out the beautiful scenery.

“Euronia is really beautiful Mom, The view here is to die for mom, I love it”I murmur...

“I know Ollie, it's really is beautiful” she says, I could see her from the side of my eyes giving me a concerned look but then focused on driving us home. Grateful she took the hint of my dismissive tone and didn't ask anymore questions” I sigh out in relief.

“Do you ever get tired of it " I say, trying to enjoy the serenity if the environment without bursting into tears.

“Never " she murmurs...

*****

“We are home”. she says smiling as she pulls up into a Victorian styled house. With it's large arched windows and magnificent walls.

“It's beautiful” I whisper staring at the old but beautiful house

“Is that all you brought along with you, didn't you bring any luggages or maybe a suitcase"She asks as she turns off the ignition and steps out.

“I pull open the door stepping out as we both walked into the house in a comfortable silence.

“I didn't bring any suitcase Mom just my bag”I say as I stated at her watch the way she's scruntizing me with her eyes trying to see through my soul.

“I know that look Mom. Would you stop concluding already, I say as I watch the way her eyes moved trying to find out what happened to me.

“How do you know me so well”She says laughing as she walks up to me grabbing my hands as we step into the house. I  observe  the unique design. And antiques. The familar scent of baked goods and my mom's smell seems to bring tears into my eyes. I then drop my back pack on the floor taking a seat in the couch with my Mom.

“Do you want anything tea or coffee maybe. I have some freshly baked goods maybe cupcakes?" she asks trying to lighten the look on my face by bribing me with one of my favorite pastries.

“Am good Mom, thank you. I don't think I can stomach anything right now. Can we just talk” I say gruffly...

“Okay dear,” she says taking a seat close to me as she cover her hands over mine.

“And so I told her everything, how I caught them in bed together, telling the tale to her all over again reopened the wound all the more. I laughed and cried at the same time, I could feel all the walls I've built up so far from the house to my trip to the airport to make me feel emotionally strong crumble to the ground like it was nothing but ash.

“It's okay baby, but I still can't believe Hailey did that. You know what, don't you dare waste your strength on that flimsy ass he's definitely not destined to be yours” she says as she me into a hug.

“Yeah, Maybe he was not” I say  hugging her tightly. As I cried my eyes out in her arms maybe coming here was not a bad idea.

“Thanks mom, it's been a long day for me. I need to quit crying but First I need a shower and then food. Am so hungry, I couldn't even bring myself to eat”I told her as I laughed out sniffing, trying to keep my Emotions in check.

“I'll make you dinner, go take a shower”Mom says as she begins to chase me upstairs. I pick up my backpack, walking into the kitchen. I need to shop for a new wardrobe but before that, I have something to do. I go into the kitchen and throw my engagement ring into the garbage disposal.

“My heart flutters as the sound of the ring getting crushed blast into ears.

“A wave of relief rush through me deep into my bones. I suddenly feel more calmer and lighter than I felt. Maybe this was a sign, if I had found out any time later he would probably be my downfall. Now realizing that he never loved me seems to deliver a blow to my gut but what would have happened if I had married him and found out about his escapades. He probably would have demanded something from me.

“David has always been ambitious, that I know and I actually thought it's a viable trait for him to have if he were to run the company after our marriage. But now realizing how stupid I had been for a foolish feeling Called “Love” I was ready to hand down my company to someone like him.  It's better I found out that David was a cheat instead of  regretting my decision of ever marrying him and become a young divorcee.

“Getting rid of that vile engagement ring marks the end of my old life and a start of a new one, this time I won't fall that easily, I can't seriously believe I was so dumb. The signs were pratically there. The fact that he was a complete sleazy womanizer and a dirty scumbag but I refused to notice it and instead became blinded by love .

“Sighing I climb up the stairs  going into my old room. Everything looks so small now, I drop my bag stepping into the shower to bathe. As I stood under the shower head I begin to scrub out my body, washing off all that is left of David, washing away his kisses and all the memories with him. It's all a lie, a freaking lie and mirage.

“After my shower I pull out a tank top and a high waist trousers from my backpack.

I then climb back down the stairs seeing that Mum has prepared some dinner. We ate together, laughing and catching up with each other.

“So Have you told your dad about what happened”She suddenly ask.

“I will, after I spoil myself with a nice shopping spree. I'm sure Dad will be thrilled to hear this news he hates David.”I say grimacing at the thought of telling my Dad what happened, he'll surely scream the “I told you so”in my face.

“Yeah, your Dad always want to be right”Mom says with a distant look in her face.

“Yeah”I say a bit tiredly...

“Sweetie isn't it too late to go shopping” she asks with a stern tone.

“I just want to go out and clear my head Mom. I feel if I just sit idle I'll start crying again... Besides am going to let loose my crazy side and beside it way more fun isn't it?" I say, trying to get rid of all the bad scenarios I'd just witnessed .

“Just be careful cupcake.”she says

“I will Mom, I best be on my way” I say as I grab my plate, washing it in the kitchen.

Then grabbing my strap bag putting on my Nike shoes before stepping out of the house.

*****

I browse through some shops, and boutique and noticed I'd bought more than enough as I made my way home. Trying to balance the bags from slipping from my hand, I bend down to pick it up but then bumped into something hard. My head reeled as the bags finally crash down on the floor.

“Fuck!

“Oh Crap!

“Bloody Hell!"I curse out.

“I then look up huffing angrily at the person who bumped into me but was stunned when I stare up at the most gorgeous pair of gray eyes which seems to call to me, pink hard soft lips. My mind seems completely blown away with just one look at him.

“I step back a little trying to stand upright. The stranger has  beautiful raven black hair and he looks like an handsome devil.

“Staring down at him he was putting on a black and expensive Italian suit and damn, it looks real sexy on him, with his tie lossened a bit” I snap out of my  thoughts snorting a word “Men are all evil”. What the hell am I doing drooling after him?”I thought to myself berating myself.

“Dude watch where you're going,  You almost bashed my head, I actually thought my head would split into two”I say, trying to sound annoyed when instead I could feel my body react the opposite way.

“Dude?"He says with a look of shock staring at me incredulously.

“Yeah, Dude!"I say...

“Okay am sorry it's my fault”He says in his dark and incredibly husky voice dripping with sexiness.

“It's okay besides it's partly my fault too. I better be on my way it's late thanks anyway” I say as I try to arrange the bags on my arm.

“Can I drop you off, My car isn't parked too far from here. So as an apology I'll give you a ride home” He says something flashed in his eyes. Something dangerous, a look of interest.. Desire and Curiosity...

“Thanks, but no thanks. I might be new in town but I don't think my parents raised me to take rides with strangers. Who knows you might be some kind of serial killer.”I say with a serious look on my face staring at him. But was surprised at seeing a look of confusion and surprise on his face.

“Does a serial killer wear a suit?"He says in a teasing tone.

“I guess you're right...”I say laughing out loud. For the first time I actually made a sound of joy.

“Don't worry it's cool, My name is Alexanda Zion weatherson.

“Yours?

“Weatherson”. That name sounds real familiar were have I heard that name before. “Oh well my name is Olivia Dane and it's nice to meet you.

“So can I drop you off Now”He asks faking a pout on his face changing from a serious one to a playful and flirty one.

“Sure" I say smiling.

“We walked to a bit and stopped in front of a very expensive looking sport car.

“He opened the car door for me, hmm seems Alex here is a gentleman.

Hold up"I say... Am definitely not letting my guard down in front of a stranger.

“Rounding the corner of his car, I brought out my iPhone to take a picture of his license plate.

"There" I say, showing him the picture. Just in case you decide to sell my body parts , I'll keep this as insurance for my life too .

“He then erupts into a laugh...

“Okay, you win" He says smirking.

“I hop into the sport car and we drove off into the night. At first I didn't have much to say but then he broke the silence and we talked about each other made jokes and laughed but I was then interrupted by my phone ringing.

“Oh Hi Mom, what up” I ask, suddenly feeling cherry and a bit more lively.

“Ollie whatever you do don't come home tonight your dad and Hailey came looking for you and they are going back tomorrow. So it seems they're are spending the night here.”She says in a hurried tone. Seems mom knows world war Two is going to take place in that house if me and my evil twin are left alone.

“Why don't you find a place to spend the night." She says, her voice sounds a bit strained. I Can't blame her she hasn't seen my Dad since their divorce so am pretty sure that has put her in a difficult situation.

“Am sorry Mom, I...” Before I could complete my words the call was cut off.

“Why the hell did they have to come looking for me” I sigh out fustrated.

“Is their a problem are you alright" he ask concerned.

“I'm pretty sure you don't want to be bored out of your mind with my issues” I croaked out.

“Do you know any hotel where I can stay till tomorrow. Something came up at home and I can't go home right now.

“Why?" He asks , curiously.

“Are you sure you want to hear my boring love story” I ask sarcastically as I stared at him.

“Yeah fire away, the night is still young”He says smirking.

“Besides am a damn good listener.”He says.

“Okay here's what brought me here. I was never born in Euronia and I come from new York.”I start as I relay everything that happened. It was a damn relieve to tell him it felt like a huge burden has been removed from my shoulders. Which was definitely strange especially when am currently telling my story to a complete stranger.

“You know what!”He says...

“Why don't you come over to my place and spend the night there. That's if you don't mind. I mean no harm, if you do accept my offer you won't have to spend your night in some hotel or meet your evil twin. My penthouse is twin free”He says with smiling as he flashes his white gleaming teeth.

“Sure"I say smiling...

“I guess it won't hurt to spend a little more time with this beautiful stranger!