Four months later.....
I was checking out a serum at the mall when someone tapped my shoulder. I turned around and was surprised to see Dylan's mom.
Good day ma'am I said and bowed my head a little bit. She didn't look happy to see me so I wanted to leave but she stopped me. She dipped her hand into her bag and brought out a check. She scribbled something on it and handed it to me.
Here, take this and write any amount you want on it. Go start a new life away from my son. She really was trying to pay me off. With due respect ma'am I will not accept this money I said and tore the check.
I love your son not for his money but for who he is. I have my own job and I'm financially stable enough to have anything I want. Listen girl, you better leave my son while I' m being nice or else you'll suffer the consequences. Think about it very carefully young lady she said and walked off.
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I was driving home when I got a call from my manager.
Olivia, where are you? Everyone is waiting she said. What's going on? Why is everyone waiting for me? Have you forgotten you have a shoot today? Wait, what?! What shoot are you talking about? You postponed a commercial shoot last month, the one with Leon.
Which Leon? I asked, hoping to hear another Leon. The same Leon Laurier she said. I cursed repeatedly and made a U-turn. I wanted to punch myself for accepting that commercial.
I arrived at the studio and Zoe/ manager ran up to me. How could you forget such an important thing Olivia? You already got the full payment. Yeah I know, I'm sorry, has Leon arrived? Yeah he's been waiting.
I was getting my makeup done when someone called me. I instantly recognized the unpleasantly familiar voice. It's been a long time Leon I said and forced a smile. I think he understood I wasn't happy to see him.
Let's talk later okay? Alright I said and he left. I was glad the photographer wasn't as problematic as the previous one and we were done in just two hours.
I arrived at home all tired and didn't even have the energy to cook. I microwave the leftover rice I had in the fridge and took my medications. I was dozing off on the couch when my phone rang. I checked the caller id and saw Dylan. I hanged up and sent him a text saying I was busy and will call him later.
I sauntered to the bedroom and flopped on the bed and slept off. I woke up to my phone vibrating nonstop. Hello? I said annoyed.
Hey sis, what's up? Kathy said, her annoying voice hurting my ears. Kathy? Why are you calling me at this hour? Sorry, I wanted to call earlier but I was busy. I just wanted to check up on you. Okay thanks. I'm good, you? I'm fine. So…Olivia….I was thinking….can I come over this weekend? You can't, I'm not in the country right now, i lied. Wait, you left the country and you didn't tell me?! I'm sorry, I thought I did. Kathy…I'm busy right now, will talk to you later, okay? Okay bye, she said and hung up.
I took a long bath and was about to sleep when Dylan called. I cussed under my breath when I realized it was a video call. Hey babe. Did I disturb you? He asked concerned. No you didn't, how you doing? I'm fine….wait…are you naked? Yeah…I just took a bath. I showed him my naked body and he coughed awkwardly.
Olivia, you shouldn't be doing this. Why? I trust you enough not to send it to bloggers.
You dyed your hair? Yes I did, why? Nothing…it looks good on you. You look tired? You sure you're okay? I'm fine, just a bit sick.