SCARS AND BRUISES II fate : winx saga

ego

"Like nothing has changed, still the same old dickheads."

POV Olivia:

"Don't be so strict with her", I ask Saul softly when his lesson is over. Andreas is talking to Rosalind so I finally have time to talk to Saul for real. I've watched him and Scar talk this morning and how they've reacted to one another during his lesson.

I didn't like what I could see. "Stephen and her are supposed to be a family, not lovers." "It's not the first time that this happens in this family", I reply softly and lay my hand on his when we're finally in a private space. I enter Saul's apartment for the first time.

"Has anyone ever told you that you two are quite similar? That was her first answer as well." "Did you think she wouldn't know about us?", I chuckle and sit down with him, "You were the one who gave her my address, not Andreas."

"I was the one who always knew what you were doing, not Andreas", he corrects me, "Yet, you're with him.. again." "Saul", I sigh and rub my temples but Saul takes my hands in his and looks at me softly.

"I've made a mistake many years ago. I should have asked you out when I had the chance to. Way before Andreas proposed to you and way before he even made a move on you." "I'm not a trophy, Saul", I chuckle as he looks at me seriously.

Despite anything that's happened, they've never let their feelings for me come between their friendship. That's what I've always admired about Saul. He was happy for Andreas and I and he was the best godfather for Sky and Scar.

I know that Andreas would have behaved differently if Saul and I went out first. "Do you remember the only date we've had?", Saul asks smiling at me and I nod.

"You again", I giggle as Saul enters the bar alone this time, "Terence Hill without Bud Spencer? I hope you didn't break up." "Really funny, Olivia", Saul replies but grins at me, "Let's say Andreas is on a mission and I've decided to stay here. Defend the lonely bar women, you know."

"My knight in shining armour", I joke and give him a coke. I wonder what mission Andreas is on. The two and I have already spent some time together but when Saul was in the gym last time and I've visited them, Andreas and I have spent some time alone.

Andreas is a good looking man. I can't deny that. Plus, I've liked the way we've talked about many topics. I enjoyed being around him. I'm a lot more insecure around Saul, at least on my mind. I can act pretty normal in front of him.

"How long do you have to work?" „I'm done in an hour", I answer and decide to be a lot more brave, "How about we go to the beach afterwards?" Saul nods so I turn back to the bar and let him watch the current football game on TV.

"How do you like California?", I ask Saul as we head to the beach. Of course, him being a gentleman, he drives us there and takes my bag while we're walking around.

"It's great. Actually, I'm a mountain person but the beach is also okay. We just need to be in a place in which we can do a lot of sports." "Yeah, I can see that", I giggle and squeeze his upper arm. That's a muscular upper arm.

"It's our job", Saul giggles and takes my hand. "Come on, let's do something fun." Saul lays my bag in the sand and pulls me with him. He's about to run into the sea. "Saul, this is going to be cold!", I try to tell him but she shrugs running into the sea with me by his side and we both laugh.

Only our feet up to our knees are in the water but it's a lot colder than I've expected. I rup my arms but instead of warming me, Saul gets down to splash some water drops against my arms. We have this fun-fight for some time until I wet his neck making him shrug from the cold water.

"That's not fair", Saul laughs and turns around but I've been so close to his back that we already hug each other as he turns around. "It's a great afternoon", I whisper as we stand still and lay our arms around the others' body and warming each other up. This is making me feel a lot more lighter around him. Maybe I've even enjoyed it too much.

"I wouldn't go back", I tell Saul thoughtfully, "Andreas may have made mistakes and I still have some issues with his behavior but without him, Scar and Sky wouldn't be here. I won't ever let someone take them away from me, not again."

"Liv..", Saul sighs, "We didn't have a-" Saul is interrupted by someone knocking the door so he stands up to open it. It's Andreas. I just hope that he won't be upset seeing me here. "Olivia, there you are", Andreas says looking to me while I still sit at the table but now I stand up and go to the two men.

"Yes, I'm here", I nod awkwardly not wanting to justify myself being here, "Saul and I still have a lot to catch up on." "I assume you still remember that Olivia is my wife", Andreas turns to Saul and lays his arm around me demonstratively, "You haven't killed me so we've been married all this time."

"We were only talking about Scar and her relationship to my brother", Saul lies but I nod. I don't need Andreas being angry the whole afternoon if he found out what we were talking about. "Her relationship only concerns Olivia and I. We are her parents. And I decide that she won't be seeing Stephen anymore."

"Excuse me?", I exclaim surprised. He hadn't had a problem with Stephen at the party and I still get to say something as well. "A few months ago she didn't even have one parent around so don't tell me that her problems don't concern me", Saul argues, "If she wants to see Stephen or not, is not your decision."

"Oh, it is. Your little brother only means trouble just like you, Saul." "This goes too far, Andreas", I intervene but Saul is already provoked.

"Stephen doesn't mean trouble at all. You're just offended because he beat you up today. Big Andreas was defeated by a Silva man. And I've already defeated you as well. So don't ruin Scar's life just because of your ego."

"Watch your mouth, Saul", Andreas warns him. I've heard enough. "Okay, stop, both of you", I hiss loud enough for them to look at me. I take Andreas' arm and put it away from my waist.

"None of you is going to decide about Scar's or Sky's relationship. They're old enough to deicde who's good for them or who's not. I'm done with your stupid fights all the time. I'm going to be the only she'll talk to if she's in trouble." "What-"

"I'm not done yet. Andreas, Scar doesn't trust you fully. You're always taking care about Beatrix but you haven't sat down to talk to your own daughter. And Saul, you're being over-protective. It's about your brother, not some random idiot. Leave her some freedom to decide." "Olivia-" "I'll talk to you later, Saul. Andreas and I have to have a serious conversation about this family now."