My Forbidden Love

Chapter 15

Olivia's pov:

As I fall into a routine of the Sallow house, I'm surprised to find that I'm quickly bored by them.

I kind of expected everyday gang life would be more exciting.

But I've got nothing to do, no job, no life, nothing.
I'm not even allowed to leave the house for fuck sake.

I'm staving off my boredom, today, by painting my toenails in the back garden.

I spend the next two hours taking care of my feet.
I sigh as I finish a lavender sheen on my pinky toe.

What the hell am I going to do next?

I jump, then, as a box smacks on the ground next to me - a big one, as long as my arm.

I look up at the back door, shocked to see Kent standing there, leaning against the frame with his arms crossed.

"Choose an outfit. We have somewhere to go."

Frowning, I lift the box into my lap.

"Where are we going?"

"You'll see. Meet me by the car when you're ready."
He says, turning and heading towards the garage.

I quickly run up to my room and open the box.

There are three outfits, almost look like horse riding outfits, with a pair of knee high leather boots.

What's he up to?

I pick an outfit not really caring which one and put it on.
I look at myself in the mirror quickly and head to the car.

Kent drives in silence to wherever it is we are going. But I do note the subtle smile playing on his lips.

"Where are we going?"
Nothing.
"Are you kidnapping me?"
I say jokingly.

He still says nothing.

So I spend my time gazing out at the landscape as we pass.
We are out of the city now.
Where the hell is he taking me?

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Kent parks the car next to a barn.
As I step out of the car, I'm surprised by what I see.

"Are we... here?"
I say hesitantly, trying to work out his plan.
"Is this a stable?!"
I say, slightly showing my excitement.

"I thought you'd like it. One look at you and anyone could tell you grew up dreaming of horses."

"Can we see them? Can I feed them? Do they have any foals?"

He laughs at me as I rush towards the stables. But before I can dash into the barn, he holds an arm to stop me.

"Let me take the lead here, all right, Olivia?"

I look up at him my annoyance with him over shadowed by my joy, so I nod.

I quickly look back at the entrance but then do a double - take, looking back at his face, which is somehow...... gentler? Kinder?

We both pause, taking each other in, distracted. But then he blinks, walking calmly into the barn. I follow closely behind him, shaking off the weird moment.

"Sir"
A young man says.
He gives me a happy nod and then turns his attention back to Kent.
"He's all ready for you, gentle as can be. A real beauty."