My Forbidden Love

Chapter 30

Olivia's pov:

I get up early in the morning, stretching my arms over my head as I consider my plans for the day.

I want to go to stables for sure........ but I want to catch Kent and talk to him about possibly seeing my sister and my dad this afternoon.
I haven't seen my dad for so long, and the visit with Janeen just made me miss him so much more.

I climb out my bed swiftly, eager to get started.

As I pull on my tight riding pants, I consider Kent's words from last night.

Is marring Jack really my best option?
Do I have another option?

I sigh, finally getting my boots on and hunching my shoulders for a minute.

I need caffeine.

I walk towards my door, pulling it open, prepared to head downstairs.

However, I'm taken aback to see someone already standing there.

I jump backwards as the figure hurries past me and then down the stairs.

He's got a hoodie pulled up over his head, so I can't see who it is, but he has the height and broad shoulders of a guy.

Suddenly, I hear a noise of Jack's door snicking shut down the hall and my mouth drops open, putting the pieces together.

Jack had a guy in his room last night!

I smile, holding back a giggle.

He told me he was interested in someone, but I hadn't realised he was sleeping with him.

How long has that been going on?

I take a few steps into the hall, peering down the steps, but whoever it was disappeared.

Well, at least one of us is having fun. Good for him.

I walk down the hall and press the door open to the kitchen.

It's very early, but there are still a few people here, getting their day started.
I walk over to the espresso machine and make myself a cup, looking around for Kent.

I need to figure out a way to see my dad and Janeen, I miss them.

I screw my mouth to the side, though, disappointed when I realise that he's not here.

To my surprise, Jerome pushes through the door to the kitchen and smiles at me, coming right over.

"Hey, stables today?"

"Yeah, I'm just looking for Kent first - I wanted to ask him -"

"Oh sorry, Olivia. But he's already gone."

"Are you kidding!? I got up early and everything! I thought I would catch him."

"Sorry. Yeah, he's got a lot of business today and wanted to get an early start. But! He wants me to take you to the stables. So, I'm at your service, my lady."

"What? Seriously?"

He laughs and straightens up, nodding.

"I know. I was surprised as you are. He gave me that look that meant touch her and you die, though. So best behaviour and everything. But looks like I'm back on good terms with the boss."

"Damn.... I can't make any sense out of him sometimes. He changes his mind so quickly....."

"You know Kent, Olivia. He keeps people on their toes with the chaos of his moods."

"Well, if we've got all day, might as well have a luxurious breakfast."

Jerome nods eagerly in agreement and heads off to ask whoever is cooking today to make me something.