"Sometimes we love with nothing more than hope. Sometimes we cry with everything except tears"

- Gregory David Roberts

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Catherine

"You know what!! it's our anniversary. I felt so lonely sometimes in this mansion without you. You were always there with me in my ups and downs, bringing chocolates during my PMS, bearing my mood swings happily, I missed those amusement park dates. The time I spent with you was the golden time of my life. How the fuck did you leave me here all alone. Tell me? You didn't think once about our vows. I told you that day don't go after him. But you followed your little brother. See! what happened now. Happy anniversary, Luv. I miss you, Liam, Hope you're doing fine up there".

I placed the photograph back on the side table and wipes the tears off. I heard Daxton's voice from the hall.

"Father".

I open the door a little and saw Father-in-law walking towards the hall with his cane. I heard about Daxton's engagement news with Kyra. This is not a piece of good news at all. I wouldn't let this happen at any cost. Let's focus on Daxton's Point of view then I'll make a plan according to it.

"How the hell you planned my engagement without even asking me" Daxton lashing out his anger on George.

"Well, I wouldn't let you ruin my company for that-". He stopped in between when Daxton throw the glass of water that a servant served him. Father jolted back and fell on the couch with fear in his eyes. Daxton didn't get in a fight for so long after Liam's death. This is the first time he is revealing his emotions and I know who is behind all this. That girl OLIVIA.

"Don't you dare to call her anything else. I swear to god You'll regret this". pointed finger towards father he said.

"You ungrateful boy. How dare you raise your voice" Now I know from where he got this anger. Like father, like son. Whereas Liam is none like his father. He was always calm and disciplined. He never acted impulsively.'

"All thanks to you, You are facing a better version of yourself" He smirked which ignites the anger in Father.

"I gave my word"

"Well I don't give a fuck. I'll handle everything. Meanwhile, Mind your own business, go to church something. Do what oldies do". Daxton poured down the drink from the bar and throw straight in his throat.

"Fine. Just married to William's daughter and I'll make sure to settle that Olivia somewhere else". Father said with a low yet assuring voice.

"She is not going anywhere and am not going to marry Kyra. Just keep that in your fucking mind".

"I gave you this chance to settle your affairs. You'll come to me eventually when things will go down " Father smirked and leave him there to deal with the turmoil. What is his planning? With that smirk, he is quite confident that Daxton going to accept the proposal. I need to know what's in his mind.

"That'll never happen"

Daxton went to his office.

Daxton

He is planning something but I wouldn't let him win this time. I pour some whiskey from my exquisite collection. There are two things I love the most in this Miller's Mansion. My little boy Marcus and this collection. I place an elbow on the slab and unintentionally my elbow is placed on the remote and news on the screen turned on. Remote slipped from the marble to the other side. Before I even pick the remote I heard something that shouldn't be on the news.

"Miller's latest toy spotted with Nicholas Brown also. Are they even sharing girls now?

A glassy reporter. A mere fucking reporter talking shit about Olivia. What the fuck is Nicholas doing in her house? And how the hell do these reporters know about her house? Fucking shit!! I throw the glass on the wall with full force.

Sharing girls!! Seriously!! This time they steep too low. Olivia, I screamed her name. I smashed my hand on the glass table, eventually, it smashed in pieces, and some shattered pieces of glass pierced in my skin as well. Blood started dripping from my hand but I couldn't care less. I called the JTC chairman. Still ringing and finally, that hard voice comes from another side.

"Hello, Mr.Miller. How may I help you?"

"If you want to keep running the shit company of yours. Remove all the fucking news now" The silence on the other side makes me furious. Is he thinking about double-crossing me?.

"I'll -". before even I said anything. I heard his cracked voice.

"No Sir, you don't need to do anything. I'll remove them now". my phone screen turned red now as blood flowed down on my arm ruining my shirt too.

"And yeah fire that bastard who wears glasses right fucking now. If I ever see that man in your company again. I'll fucking destroy you".

"Sure Sir" I cut the call and open the contacts to call Jade. He picks up in one ring.

"You are friends with David Martinez's ?" I asked. He is one of the best hackers who can decode anything. Once he cracked the codes National intelligence too but they recovered it soon.

"Yes, boss".

"Tell him to delete all information from the internet about Olivia that is going viral these days. Lemme know his price."

" And yeah remove all this shitty information from all news channels as well. If I'll see anything tomorrow. I'll fuckin kill you" I hollered him on the phone.

"Yes, Boss. We have our ways to deal with this issue. No need to worry about" I cut the call and throw it on the couch.

Fuck Olivia!! You are making me crazy. How did Nicholas and you get so close that you hugged him? How? And you look so happy and genuine in those pictures. Am I not worthy for you? No, that's not possible. I wouldn't let Nicholas come between us.

"You are blee-ding"? Marcus looking at me with those puppy eyes, I immediately hide the hand behind my back.

"What are you doing here, Marcus?" I asked calmly.

"You we-re scre-a-ming Olivia's name" Ah! this boy.

"Ah! that.. I was missing her. You know, she is so cute and clumsy". I pinched his nose. He closed his eyes in reaction. He sits beside me and then jumps in my legs and I hold him with one arm while hiding another one.

"Do you like her?" My jaw just dropped. Is he asking about my love life? Indeed he is Liam's kid. I scratched the back of my neck. Do I?

"Yeah! I like her." There's nothing to hate her. I fuckin like her clumsiness and her impulsive attitude. When I'm around her, I couldn't control myself, her aura is so strong that I eventually drag towards her.

"Is she is your girlfriend?" What? I scoffed. Is this what his teachers are teaching? He is getting bigger quite fast.

"From where are you learning this"? I run my hand in his soft and silky hair and he giggled.

"First, answer mine" he pouted.

"Umm. Not yet. She is not my girlfriend but I'll ask her out before someone else jump in between us". I think Little Liam is helping me what to do. I kissed his forehead. This bunny clears the fog in my mind, now I can see everything.

"What are you waiting for then?" He asked excitedly.

"I'll ask her tomorrow. Okay. Now let's get some sleep, you little Liam". I pick him up and I asked him to stay on the bed. Meanwhile, I need to take a shower and dress this wound as well.

Ahh!! Glass pieces pierced in my skin badly. I pulled out with the help of tweezers and I placed a cloth in my mouth too, so that little bunny can't hear my unexpected voices.

Finally, after half an hour, I cleared all the blood as well as throw the pieces in the dustbin. I saw little bunny already sleeping cuddling with the blanket, I jumped on the bed beside him and pulled him into my arms, he curled himself around me, placing his little hand on my chest.

Olivia

Mom is in the room getting ready for work. How am going to stop her from going? What should I do? Moving back and forth in the room, thinking about ideas but my fucking mind is not working.

"Why are you walking so fast?" Mom asked from behind and I jumped in fear.

"Don't go please" Slipped from my mouth. I placed both hands on my mouth.

'Why? What happened? Are you sick?" She placed her hand on my forehead to check my fever.

"You are alright. Why are you acting so weird?" He slapped behind my head.

Think Olivia. Think.

"Mom, We can spend the day together" I smiled and jump on the kitchen slap, and slid the ingredients away. She move me aside and started making food ignoring me.

"I have got this big order and I need to deliver it till the evening. So will you stop being a kid now". Ugh, What am I going to do now. Fine, let her do her work. I'll protect her from danger.

"Fine, you can go".

(Timeskip)

I checked mom left on the cab. I need to leave, grab a pocket knife and the handbag I locked the apartment. Thank god the paparazzi don't know my mother yet otherwise they followed her too. "Where are you going, so early?" Someone whispered in my ear from behind and I jumped backward but he holds my body quite gently. One hand on my back and the other holding my hand. Someone clears his throat from behind and I immediately get back on my feet, tucking the strands behind the ear.

"What are you doing here"? I asked while trying to hold my rushing heart. I thought I got caught by a reporter.

"Let's talk inside". He grabbed the keys from my hand and unlock it while I followed him.

"Are you alright?" He asks scratching the back of his head.

"Yup I am". Is this what he wants to know. Why don't just a drop a message instead of showing up here?

"I mean they got our pictures. You are alright right?" He places a hand on my shoulder. I have never had these friends who were so concerned about me. Is this real?

"Where"? There's nothing on the internet and I haven't heard anything new.

We heard a knock on the door. I open the door while Nic standing behind me. I smiled sheepishly when I saw him standing not in his suit but blue jeans and a black collar t-shirt with a bouquet. "Surprise". is what he said but his excitement faded when his eyes met Nic's.

"Mr. Devil I mean Boss. What are you doing here this early?" What do I do? Mr.Devil is looking at Nic as a predator looking at his prey. He handover me the bouquet while passing by me shooting daggers at Nic. I take a deep breath and closed the door behind me. God save me!!

"What are you doing here?" Mr. Devil asked him leaning on the cushion where Nic leaned on the kitchen's slab.

"Why do you even care?". Can't they converse like humans with patience and calm?

"Leave! I need to talk to her".

"We were in the middle of a conversation when you jumped out of nowhere". Nic slammed back. Nic don't you want to sort things out with Mr.Devil.

"You fucking Asshole. First, you ran away killing my brother, and now you want to take Olivia too". Mr.Devil grabbed Nic's collar and start punching on his face. Nic defended and pushed him away. He fell on the floor pushing the cushion away. What? No. No, No, Nic can't be the one who killed Liam.

Oh, God!! what's going on?.

"You fucking idiot. How many times do I need to tell you? I didn't kill Liam. He was brother to me" Nic jumped on him. Nic Punched right on Mr. Devil's nose and in defend got bruised on his eye from Mr.Devil and fell on one side. Mr.Devil crawled away and grabbed the vase and smashed it on Nic's head.

No!!!! Stop!! Please Stop!! But they are not listening to me. Their brains are vanished by there fake theories about his brother's death. Mr.Devil has the capacity to kill Nic but he is holding back and just punishing him for what he did, but anger let you commit a crime. I can't let anything happen to both of them.

"Like hell, I believe you. You are the only one with Liam in front". Mr.Devil tries to get a hold of himself.

Nic mumbled from the floor but couldn't move. Oh, God!!

"Leave Right now!!"

"Leave me fucking alone" I screamed.

They both looked at me while tears rolled down my cheeks like a waterfall. I don't want to be a reason for their fight. Mr.Devil slowly takes his steps towards me, he tries to place a hand on my shoulder but I move backward in fear. He gave Nic the last death glare and head towards the door.

"Sort your fucking issues. Don't you dare to involve me in your fights ever again. You both are not invited to my house anymore". I pointed my arm towards the door and Nic tried to grab himself together. They both left and I locked the door behind them.

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Ahh!! I hope you like it, was a little busy these days but I tried to complete the chapter. Cross fingers.

Mr.Devil ruined his fuckin proposal.. lmao he can't grip his anger for once. This guy gives me chills..!!

what do you think?

Sing with me ❤

He's so tall and handsome as hell
He's so bad but he does it so well
I can see the end as it begins
My one condition is

Say you'll remember me standing in a nice dress
Staring at the sunset, babe
Red lips and rosy cheeks
Say you'll see me again
Even if it's just in your wildest dreams, ah-ha ❤❤💜

Hope you all are doing well. Stay safe as this new variant sucks. Take care, my fellas, 🤗