71 Time to Go Home Part 2 (1/2)

Olivia held her head high as she walked beside Eli towards the elevators.The main receptionists stumbled over each other as they all tried to get a better look of the young lady with the auburn locks that walked beside the future CEO of Steel Enterprises.

They had just caught the elevator as it was about to go up and the people inside all started to gasps as the plastered themselves against the walls of the elevator to make room for the two.No one dared to breath as the looked at her closely.

Each employee starting to break out into a cold sweat and were drastically relieved when they reached their own floor.As the employees left they would take one last look at the couple and gawk in astonishment.

Olivia figured this was going to happen.Most people recognized her as one of the janitors that worked at the office for a year but they must of all realized her true identity when her funeral was held.

When they finally reached the 20th floor, she took a deep breath, straightened up her back, folded her hands in front of her. letter in hand and exhaled as she stepped out of the elevator with Eli.She took powerful strides towards the CEO's office as onlookers started peeking out of their cubicles.

She could hear gasps and whispers as she passed by and chose to ignore all the noise.She had already mentally prepared herself for this mission and she was determined to see it to the end.She stopped in front of the CEO's office door and started feeling the sweat collect on her back.

She felt nauseous from the anxiety and looked at Eli for some guidance.The stood quietly staring at each other trying to collect themselves before they knocked on the door.When they suddenly heard a scream behind them and quickly turned around.It was a mousy looking office lady that had gone out to grab some tea.

The tray she was holding with a death grip started to shake and the two cups on it were dangerously close to tipping over.Olivia's eyes widened as she recognized the mousy lady as Penelope.She gave her a wide grin and stretched out both hands.”Penelope I'm so sorry.Can I trouble you and take that in to my father in your stead?” she asked sweetly.

Penelope barely handed over the tray and quickly dropped her gaze, afraid to look at this unreal person.”Penelope!What have I told you!Stand tall and proud, you are a hard working person and should be recognized for it.So look people in eyes when they are talking to you and I swear confidence will start to come to you naturally.” she said seriously.

Penelope let Olivia take the tray and looked up to meet her delighted gaze.Penelope's eyes started to water and she brought her hands her her mouth.”Olivia?” she whispered and Olivia gave her a a wink before she turned around and nodded to Eli to open the door.

The first thing she saw was her Uncle Robin's back as she walked in.It looked like her father and him were deeply discussing some sort of upcoming project.They had no time to look up at the people who walked into the room.”Penelope just put the tea down and leave.” Avery said as he waved his hand in the air.Neither man took even a second to look up from their documents.

Eli coughed and called their attention.Both men looked up for half a second and shoved their noses back into their work.”Eli your good now.” Robin muttered as she flipped through some more pages.”Yes sir.I'm better then ever.What about you father?” he ask nonchalantly to Avery.

Avery scoffed at Eli ”Are you planning to marry one of my other daughters now?If not don't stupidly call me father.”Eli gave a small chuckle as he put his hands into his pockets.”No father I don't plan to marry anyone else but Olivia.”

A vein started to pop out of the side of Avery's forehead as he pounded his desk.”Eli you were supposed to come back after you got your act together!How dare you even utter Olivia's name after the stunt you pulled at her funeral!”he said bitterly.”Oh my god!” Robin yelled as he suddenly got up, knocking his chair back and spilling his tea over the documents on the desk.

Avery quickly pulled the documents upwards and started a chain of curse words as he watched everything turn into a mess.”Daddy you should really watch your temper.” a sweet voice called out and Avery threw his wet documents on the floor beside him.

”Great!My blood pressure has gone up again.I need my pills Robin I'm hearing Olivia's nagging voice again.” he said as he started rummaging through his drawers.”That's rude I do not nag!” she shouted as her father started throwing things on the ground as he searched.

”F*ck it's so loud today!” he shouted as he slammed his desk drawer and slumped back into his chair.”Robin when will the pain go away?!” he cried as he raised his hand to cover his eyes.Tears started to escape from his grasp and Olivia couldn't take it anymore.

Olivia walked up to her father, bent down beside the chair and held his hand.”Daddy stop crying I'm right here.” she said softly.”You're always right here but I want to leave me alone now.” Avery whispered in between his sniffing.Olivia sighed, she let go of her father's hand and got up off the floor.

She knew her father was not going to listen so she needed to do the unthinkable and get him to wake up from whatever nightmare he was having.She looked at her father pitifully and took a deep breath ”Daddy I'm sorry but you forced me to do this.” she said before she stomped on his foot with her pumps.