My Forbidden Love

Chapter 36

Olivia's pov:

I reach over and grab my phone off the nightstand the moment I wake up, seeing if Ivan texted me back.

It's not my burner phone, but instead the phone Kent gave me so I could contact him in case something happened.

I look and see Ivan has messaged me back.

"So, has he finally let you out of your cage, Olivia? Of course I want to see you. Pick you up at 8."

I drop my phone into my lap as I lean back against my pillows to think.

I can't believe I have to go on a date with this guy.
How the hell am I supposed to convince Ivan to work with Kent?

I've got Janeen in my back pocket which I'm thankful for, if I get stuck. She knows how to play men against each other to get what she wants.
It quite impressive.

I pick up my phone again and send off a quick reply.

"No worries, I'll meet you wherever we're going. Can you send the address to Kent so he can arrange the car?"

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When I come back from the stables that afternoon, the house is relatively quiet.

This is weird.....

I frown as I walk down the hall and up the stairs, wondering where everyone is.

I shrug it off after moment, focusing on the evening ahead and everything that I have to do to prep for it.
God I need a shower asap, I smell of the stables.....

I halt before my door.
Another box?

A little white box is sitting on the ground, propped against my door.

Annoyed that he thinks I'm going to wear whatever is inside, I grab the box and walk into my room shutting the door briskly behind me.

I place the box gently down on my duvet, and there might be a bomb inside, ready to explode.

Let's see what Kent has sent me this time.
I don't trust him.

I open the box and see there is a suit that could very well belong to a grandmother, and one note.

'For your task today. Remember, be home by midnight. I'll come and find you.'

Is this prick for real?

I grab my phone and quickly text him.

"Am I going to go on a date or a meeting? This outfit is hideous and not suitable for a date, Kent!"

He texted back a few seconds later.

"It's not a date but rather a task. Did you think I was going to send you an outfit like the ones I like? Hell no!
And please, be careful with Ivan."

This man is impossible.

I roll my eyes before closing the box. I head straight for my wardrobe to look for something better to wear.

Kent is insane if he believes that suit would work on a date.

I pick out a light blue dress with thin straps. Lace covers my stomach area and the top of my breasts just peek out.
Not too exposed or sexy but enough for a date and to keep Ivan distracted.

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Jerome is the one driving me to my date with Ivan. We are both silent, and our relationship is newly awkward.

When we pull up to the restaurant, I'm surprised to see that it's the same restaurant that Jack took me to a few weeks ago.

Jerome grabs my hand as I open the passenger side door.