Revenge In Stilletos

CHAPTER- 5

Olivia Green's POV

I woke up in front of my house. My body pained from having slept in sitting position whole night.

I stood up and walked slowly at the back of the house. I guess it was 6 something in the morning and my homemaker must be coming soon.

I didn't have my key or my purse, they stole it. No! I didn't even want to think about it. Just the thought of it made me cringe.

'Ding dong' my doorbell rang.

Here's she, but she would go away soon if I don't open the door.

After five minutes of ringing the bell, she went away.

I walked to my neighbour's house. Mrs. Watson must be up now.

I rang her doorbell. She opened the door in just a minute.

"Oh! Olivia! dear, what happened? Are you alright? Tell me are you hurt?"

"Do you have the keys to my house? Mine was in my purse and somebody stole it." I said, my voice cracking at the end.

"What?! Who? How? Come in and tell me what happened. And don't you dare hide something from me!"

I walked in behind her.

"Um, can I take a bath first? Please."

"Alright, you go take a bath till I make a nice cup of hot coffee for you."

"Um, just me the keys and I will go and take a bath." I shrugged.

"No! Stay here and it's not like you can't take a bath here. Consider it your own house only, sweetie. I am afraid that I won't be able to leave you alone in this situation." She said politely with a bit firmness in her voice.

I nodded and went to her bathroom. I could never deny Mrs. Watson. She was the one who take care of me as her own daughter after my mom died ten years back.

I take my clothes off and stepped into the hot shower, washing away off all the dirt on me. My body relaxed under the hot water.

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I took out a bath gown and wrapped it around my body. I walked out in the guest room and saw a pile of my clothes and a hair dryer sitting on the bed.

I walked to it and got dressed in leggings and an oversized sweatshirt. Mrs. Watson always knows what I want.

I quickly dried my hair and walked out of the room.

The smell of coffee and freshly baked cookies hit my nose.

"Who wants some chocolate chip cookies?" She asked excitedly.

"Me!" I said excitedly, although it was the exact opposite of what I was feeling inside.

"Come sit here."

She sat next to mewith cookies and coffee on the table.

"Now tell me honey, what happened?"

"I-I got kidnapped..........." And so I told her the story of two days.

"So where did they take you?"

"They gave me some kind of drug that made me dizzy and they dumped me in a box full of garbage. When the effect of that drug faded away and I gained my consciousness back, I got out from it and started to walk. That was when I met some guys who took away my purse, my jewelry and everything." My voice cracked and she hugged me.

"Oh honey." I started crying in her arms.

"It's alright. You are safe now. Shhh It's okay. Everything's going to be alright." She consoled me like a mother and I melted more into her arms.

"So, do you know which place they took you to and how much time it took them to take you there?"

"Um, I don't know. I found a truck driver who was willing to give me a lift. I told him my address and he dropped me here."

"It's okay. We will find who they are and what they want from you? I can't even imagine someone could do something that horrible to my little girl. Oh my god!" She had tears in her eyes.

"Can I ask you a question?"

"Yes honey, go on."

"Why do you care so much about me? I am not even your daughter. My dad doesn't even care about me, but you and Mr. Watson are always there with me. Why?"

Her lips pursed to form a straight line.

"Well, I never planned on telling this to you but now that you asked I can't hide it.

Your mother and I were best friends in school and promised that we would be there to help each other whenever required. We grew up together and when we got married, we became neighbours. When you were born, your mother made me your godmother and I was so happy. I loved you like my own daughter. Your mother got sick from cancer when you were five. Your father took her to many doctors but none of them had a cure for it. Somebody told us that there was a doctor in Italy who could possibly have a cure for it. Your father immediately took her there. When they got there, your mother's health got really critical while I got pregnant here. Remember, we took you to Italy with us to meet her. That was the last time we saw her. But your mother's last words to me still don't let me sleep sometimes."

"What did she say?"

"She told me—

Flashback Conversation

Olivia's Mother (Joanne)- 'Cara, remember how we promised to be there for each other. I am sorry I won't be there for you anymore and I guess you'll have to find someone else to be your best friend.'

Cara- Please don't say that. I know you will cure this stupid cancer. You will see in no time you will be fighting with me over silly things and then leaving me tiny notes on my fridge like you used to do.'

Joanne- No Cara, my time has come. There won't be any tiny notes on you fridge anymore but you have to promise me one thing.

Cara- What?

Joanne- You will always take care of Olivia. I knwo how much you love her and also that you are the only person on this planet who would take care of her like your own daughter.

Cara- Of course I will take care of her but only till you get well and I know that would be soon. Are you listening to me?"

Joanne- Yes Cara, I am listening to you but I won't come back. I love you, you know that right? I will always remeber you.

Cara- I love you too Joanne but please don't leave me alone. Who will listen to all my whinings whenever something bad happens? Who will give me advice? Who will hug me and make me chocolate chip cookies when I am sad? Who will I call my best friend? Please don't leave me Joanne. Please don't leave me.

Joanne- You will have to do that all by yourself Cara. I love you. Take care of Olivia.

And those were here last words before she died in my arms. I am afraid I couldn't keep up with my promise." She started crying.

"No. Mrs. Watson, you took good care of me, I am the one who couldn't take care of myself.

She hugged me hard and didn't let go.

"I don't know anything but for now on you are living with us and I won't leave you alone even for a second."

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Oh! My! God!
I cried while writing this chapter. It's just so emotional. 😭

So what are your views on Olivia now? Guess some people aren't as bad as they look. It's just life that made them that way...........