39 Edmond Has Some Business (1/2)

Olivia obeyed her father and for 4 solid weeks she devoted all her free time to making sure the Masamas were moved in and welcomed into the Steel estate.She avoided her friends questions about her opinion about her father's decision and tried hard to push Eli away.

To her surprise Eli wouldn't let her do what she wanted and often stopped by for dinner, along with her two best friends in tow.

Avery wouldn't dare say anything to the three and voice out his obvious displeasure but Olivia knew that his current state of mind was not anyone's fault but her own.She never thought their bond was so fragile and one argument would have destroyed whatever trust he had in her when he questioned his judgement.

Olivia sighed she had asked for a one day leave from work so that Agni could drop the girls off to school on their first day.Olivia looked over her face in the mirror, she was glad that the last of the bruises were finally gone from her face.She picked up her bag, dusted off her skirt and was about to open the door but decided not tooand walked back to her bed.

Olivia didn't want to leave with the Masamas, even though they have been nothing but decent people in the last 4 weeks she couldn't help herself from trembling every time Agni looked at her.She half expected to have an awkward conversation with Agni about the dangers of men and how her experience should speak volumes about the truth.

An idea hit her, she jumped off her bed and walked out the door.With a bright smile she ran down the stairs and waited patiently in the foyer.Her father had already left for the day and didn't even bother to say goodbye to her while the Masama women were finishing up their meals in the dinning room.This was the perfect opportunity ”Edmond, can I ask for a favor?” she called out delightfully.

Edmond appeared from around the stair case and flashed his mischievous smile.”Yes my princess.” he purred.Olivia looked up into his copper eyes as he anxiously awaited for her to speak. ”Can you ride in the car with us this morning?” Edmond hissed at her request and dropped his voice ”You want me to be in the same car as HER!” he said as he jabbed a finger towards the dinning hall.

”Yes!” she whispered back to him ”I don't want to be alone with them either, I still believe in what Autumn thinks.” Edmond looked like he wanted to reject her on the spot but the look that Olivia was giving him made him cringe with guilt. ”Payment is a facial and back rub, got it! You got to personally pamper me, I don't want anyone else touching my beautiful body!” he said as he dragged his hands over his toned pecs done to his abs.

Olivia giggled and gave him a big hug ”Deal!”

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Finally they made it to Lewood Academy.Olivia thought if she had Edmond in the car it would stop Agni from talking to her about stupid things but she was wrong.Agni completely ignored Edmond's cold glares and comments and just went along her merry way in lecturing her about the dangers of men.

Olivia jumped out of the car and slammed the passenger door.Edmond took the opportunity to run out as well ”I have some business here” he muttered while he made his escape.Agni rolled down the window and shouted at Olivia ”Don't be late coming out today.I will be waiting here to pick you up.” rolled up the window and drove off with the twins.

Edmond rubbed his toned arms ”There's something wrong with that woman.”Olivia looked at Edmond with surprise ”Try telling dad that!” she cried.Edmond shook his head ”You know your dad, if you don't have any proof nothing else matters plus he has already ordered me to not look into her past.” he said absent mindedly ”I should really up my prices whenever I have to spend time with that thing you all call a woman.”