Avenging Love

Chapter Forty

Jennifer's POV....

As Olivia was about to open the door, her laughter echoed through the room. Suddenly, she froze, her hand still on the doorknob, and turned sharply. Her eyes widened in disbelief as she saw Alex holding the TV remote, the screen glowing with familiar faces.

He was playing a video of Olivia, visibly drunk, her cheeks flushed and eyes glassy, as she laughed uncontrollably.

Shock rippled across her face, her breath catching in her throat. Her lips turned pale, pressed tightly together as if trying to contain the rising wave of panic.

She stared at the screen, unable to look away, as in the video, Alex sat close beside her, their surroundings revealing the dimly lit interior of a crowded bar. The clinking of glasses and muffled chatter in the background.

"Olivia, you're something else. How do you always manage to get your way?" Alex said with a grin.

"What're you talking about?" Olivia shot back.

"Aaron," Alex winked, bursting into laughter. Olivia joined in.

"You really played him well! You deserve a medal for that one," Alex said with a grin.

Olivia shrugged like it was no big deal.

"Eh, piece of cake," she said, flipping her hair.

"And me too! You even tricked me, how'd you send me off to Jenny while you brought Aaron there? Smooth move."

Olivia smirked. "See how slick I am? I did everything to mess with Jenny's life. I couldn't stand her being with Aaron. He said he loved her, and I kept trying to talk him out of it, but he wouldn't listen. So, I had to step up my game."

Everyone's mouths dropped in disbelief, the silence in the room palpable. Daisy stared at me, her eyes wide and unblinking, as if trying to process what was happening.

I caught a glimpse of Aaron's face, his expression mirrored my shock. His eyes were bloodshot, veins pulsing in his temples, and his hands were balled into tight fists, knuckles white with anger. He was clearly furious, his gaze laser-focused on the screen as if willing to destroy it in a second.

Olivia's expression was as if she had just endured a disaster. Her face was pale, and her features were twisted in shock. The air was thick with tension, each person frozen in their reaction.

"You know that if he loves her that much, he won't marry you. So, what will you do? Are you planning to wait for him your whole life? Just stop chasing after him and enjoy your life," Alex said.

Olivia scoffed, her eyes flashing with determination. "Oh, Alex, you still don't understand me. I will make his life a living hell until he has no choice but to marry me," she replied, her voice low but intense, a hint of desperation in her tone.

Alex raised an eyebrow, incredulous. "But how is that even possible?"

Olivia leaned in closer, her expression fierce.

"Everything is possible for me, let me tell you a little secret," a smirk playing on her lips.

"I even tried to kill her, but that bitch seems to have all the luck. Aaron saves her every time!"

Olivia whispered proudly, a smirk curling at the corners of her lips. But then, suddenly, her expression shifted, frustration boiling over as her eyes narrowed and her fists clenched at her sides.

"Oh, that's not good," Alex said, showing concern.

"Yeah, I don't know what he sees in her, It's infuriating! She doesn't deserve him, and yet he keeps running to her like a lovesick puppy. I just don't understand it."

Her voice trembled with rage, and she clenched her fists, the intensity of her emotions palpable.

"I need a favor from you," Olivia said, her voice steady but her eyes glinting with mischief.

"What kind of favor?" Alex raised a brow.

"If you help me, I'll pay you a lot, more than you could even count," Olivia replied, a sly smile creeping across her lips as she leaned in closer,

"Okay, what do I have to do?" Alex asked, leaning back slightly.

"Just marry Jenny," she said casually, as if suggesting a simple task. "And after that, do whatever you want. Divorce her or keep the marriage, it's all up to you. I don't care," she shrugged.

"That's not a bad idea," he said, winking at her. They both burst into laughter. But their laughter was abruptly cut short as the screen turned off, plunging the room into a heavy silence.

Suddenly, Aaron stood from his seat, his jaw clenched and eyes blazing with fury as he approached Olivia, his fists balled at his sides.

"How could you do this?" he said through gritted teeth, each word dripping with venom. He picked up a vase and threw it at the wall with all his might, shattering it into zillions of tiny pieces.

"Listen, Aaron, it's not what it seems," Olivia stammered.

"Enough!" he shouted, his voice echoing throughout the room like a thunder. He gave a hard blow to the nearest wall, making his blood smear on it, as his knuckles ruptured. A loud gasp escaped my lips as I saw his blood dripping from his hand. My hand flew to my mouth involuntarily, my eyes widening in shock at the sight.

"Enough of your games, now don't you ever try to show your face again," he spat, his voice low and seething with anger. His fists were clenched at his sides, knuckles white with reddish tint of his blood on them, as he struggled to contain the storm brewing within him.

"I trusted you more than anyone, and look what you did. You betrayed all of us." His eyes blazed with fury, hurt was evident in his eyes and the disbelief that someone he once held dear could cause such pain.

"And now, I hate you, hate you more than anyone in this whole world," he continued, his voice rising, echoing in the silent room. "You no longer exist for me."

His words hung in the air like a death sentence, leaving no room for forgiveness or understanding. Olivia stood frozen, her heart racing, knowing that she had crossed a line from which there was no return.

"But Aaron-" she started, desperation creeping into her voice, but he raised his hand again, a gesture of finality. He kicked the door furiously, opening it with a loud thud and stormed out of the house.

"You're finished," Alex winked, a sly grin spreading across his face.

"You have to pay for this. You have to pay for what you did. There's no room for cheaters, " Her voice trembled with anger.

"Look who is talking," Daisy mocked.

With one last piercing look, Olivia turned on her heel and stormed out of the house, slamming the door behind her. The echo of the door's impact reverberated through the quiet space.

Until then....