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Chapter 36

It has been a whole month since we've been back and I'm loving every single moment of it so far. I have started my studies again and it's still online instead of attending. I also prefer it that way regardless if I'm in danger.

I've been in contact with the guys in Cheyenne and they are doing well and still drinking every weekend. Kyle is pissed at the fact that I left them behind and I haven't heard from him yet. I blame him for holding on to hope that there never was.

My father has been bugging us for dinner at his place and we eventually decided that we would go. That's why we are busy getting dressed now to head over and get this over and done with.

The idea of bankrupting the company is slowly but surely working. Domenico is steering buyers away from all other projects they are busy with. He is doing it in manner that no-one would notice, by placing offers for other projects on the table that would force investors to go his direction instead of my father's.

No buyers, equals no revenue stream. The company is hanging by a thread and word out there is not to do business with him because they will lose their money. Obviously, there will be a lot of job losses, but Domenico assured me that he will absorb the people into his legal businesses as soon as dad's company close down.

My heart would not be able to handle knowing I was the one responsible for kids not eating or people being homeless due to job losses.

It is December now and winter is in full swing. It is so freaking cold already and I think it might start snowing any day now. I got dressed in a pair of jeans and a knitted sweater and my lovely long coat with a pair of boots. Domenico got dressed in a pair of black jeans, polo-neck and a coat over it.

As we were driving to my dad's place, I noticed it was pitch dark outside.
"Baby, I have to go to Cape Town for business tomorrow and I want you to come with me" Domenico mentioned, while taking my hand and intertwining our fingers while his other hand was on the steering wheel.

"Cape Town as in Africa?" I frowned, confused. The information we receive about Africa are very limited, but if Domenico says we are going, who am I to decline his requests to see the world.

"Yup, Cape Town as in the one in Africa" he says, smiling at my ignorance.

"Ok, as long as I'm able to spend it with you" I say, giving him my confirmation.

"Oh Olivia, my lovely wife. I've booked us a house in Clifton next to the beach, so pack for summer and a lot of sexy bikinis"

After taking the last corner we arrived at my father's house and all the memories of this place and my childhood flood my mind. I sit for a good minute and stare at the door before existing the car and making my way to the door. I never thought I would be entering this house again.

After ringing the doorbell, it was opened by Gloria and I engulfed her with a hug before she was able to utter a word. She was so shocked to see me and I could see her tearing up.

"Who's at the door Gloria" Cruella's (Julia) voice from somewhere in the house echoed to the front door.

"It's Miss Olivia" she answered, as her eyes grazed over to Domenico.
"Gloria, this is my husband Domenico. Domenico this is Gloria, the only person I had living in this house that loved me like a sister" I say, smiling at her and she gives me a smile back.

"I missed you" she quickly whispered, before scurrying away down the corridor as Dad, Julia and Sophia made themselves known.

"Oh, hello Olivia and Domenico, so nice to see you again after all this time" dad came and greeted first.

"Thank you for having us" Domenico said, trying to be polite. I however keep my trap shut and just nod. Dad looked at me disapprovingly, but I really don't care.