Chapter 292 - Lovely Afternoon (1/2)
After news broke out about the military's successful operation in apprehending the rebels, life went on in Nisia as if nothing grave happened. Everything went back to normal as if lives and liberty weren't threatened by the very group who claimed to fight for their rights.
Smoke and honks from cars occupied the streets, and people from all walks of life marched on to their destination.
Inside the car, Olivia's eyes absorbed the passing view of the metro, bustling with life and energy.
She was on her way to the Lin Mansion after her Auntie Martha summoned her that morning.
Whatever the reason was, Auntie Martha didn't divulge it, but the urgency in her tone was enough to peel Olivia off of her bed.
Suddenly, her phone rang, snapping her out of her state of daze.
”Are you on your way?” Auntie Martha greeted. ”Hurry uuup, darling.”
”I'll be there in twenty minutes, Auntie. What is the rush for?”
”Just… you'll know once you're here.”
”What about Grandma? Is she okay?”
Olivia heard Auntie Martha gulp across the line. She had an inkling her aunt was drowning herself with her favorite spirit at that moment to calm her nerves.
”Grandma. Grandma. Uuuhh. I sent her to Ollie's house, just to be safe.”
”What about you? Are you safe?”
”Of course, I am! I can protect myself, okay? But things won't get physical. I promise you.”
Olivia took a sharp inhale in, her cheeks a hallowed for a split second. ”I don't like that you're speaking in codes, Auntie.”
”Trust me. I don't like to speak in codes too. Good bye, Livi darling.”
Three lines creased on Olivia's forehead. This was the first time she heard panic laced Auntie Martha's voice.
Something told Olivia that she needed backup to face whatever or whoever was waiting for her at the Lin Estate.
…
Haunting footsteps echoed in the Lin Mansion. Each thud of the stiletto was an ominous warning that blood would spill that night.
Arriving in the grand room, a smirk tipped the corner of Olivia's lips. As expected, Rona Co sat on the couch with her legs crossed, as if it was her throne.
What irked Olivia most was how Rona Co sat like a Queen Bee as if the Lin Estate was her palace.
”Look who we have here,” Rona spoke in a smug tone. ”I was actually waiting for you.”
Olivia shrugged. ”Here I am.”
Rina Co c.o.c.ked her head to the right, gesturing for Olivia to have a seat, which she outright refused.
”If you have something to tell me, let it be known or forever hold your peace.” Olivia flashed Rona a smile. ”Oh, wait.” Olivia's hand flew to her mouth as she dramatically gasped. ”I almost forgot your wedding was canceled. My bad.”
Out from the corner, Auntie Martha snorted. She covered her mouth, but the liquor took over her spirit, so she was cackling in no time.
”Hey!” She pointed a finger at Olivia. ”Be nice to her. Your wedding got canceled too.”
”Oh shoot. Thanks for reminding me, Auntie.”
Olivia and Auntie Martha started laughing like maniacs and paid no attention whatsoever to Rona Co who was fuming in her seat.
Olivia walked towards her aunt and exchanged hugs with her. ”Why were you so upset earlier?” She skimmed her hands on either of her aunt's arms.