Destiny {h.s}

11

Olivia's POV

What the fuck was going on here? I don't understand. Why is everyone being so civil? Luke hasn't made a single rude comment all throughout dinner and I was starting to wonder if he was ok. Maybe my Mom was right, Luke had changed.

"Luke, you should visit Olivia sometime and see New York. It's quite the sight." And when my mother said that....I just about climbed over the table to cover her mouth. I couldn't believe it! I was shell shocked. All eyes turned to me, waiting for me to agree and invite Luke to New York. No! Hell no! I was not inviting him anywhere near my home! New York is my safe haven. If anything Luke is de-invited from EVER visiting New York or coming to see me there.

Instead of agreeing I said, "Ok, what is going on? Why is everyone acting like this?"

"Acting like what?" My evil mother for the evening asked.

"Luke is being all....nice. It's weird so just stop! And mom you set this all up! You did not tell me we would be having company tonight!" I said taking my stand.

"Olivia," Luke spoke up for himself. "You are aware that I am looking for a serious relationship. A wife."

I simply nod my head for him to continue.

"Well, I strongly believe that you would be the perfect person for me to do that with..." He trails off towards the end, I'm assuming waiting for me to give some sort of green light. Like this is what I want, but it isn't.

Not with him at least...

Someone; but not him.

It just doesn't feel right. I can't quite put my finger on it, but its that one extra thing and he just doesn't have it.

"No." I answer firmly looking him dead in the eyes. I certainly wasn't expecting my first night back to be like this. I was just proposed to...

"Olivia, come on. You have had your fun in New York with your little career, but your 25 years old I think it's time for you to get serious and become an adult." My Mom said talking down to me. That was it I had had it!

"My 'little career'," I used my fingers to make air quotes. "is important to ME! I don't care what you or Luke or anybody else thinks!" I saw having lost my temper and self control.

"Just go on a date with me. Just one date. And if you don't have a good time you can leave Ohio and never speak to me again. But just give me a try. Just one date....tomorrow night." Luke said calmly.

At this point I didn't know what to do....one date wouldn't hurt I guess, but it's the principle of the matter. I don't want to give in, but I would never here the end of it from my Mother if I didn't at least give Luke a chance.

I sighed heavily and scrubbed my face. I didn't want to do this but...."Ok." I say finally looking up. "Ok, fine I will go out on one date with you tomorrow night, but then that's it!"

"Good....." Luke said sitting back with a satisfied and smug smile. There he was. The Luke that bullied me in high school...

Immediately I regretted my decision. I knew I made the wrong choice. He was going to be same jerk to me tomorrow night that he was all those years ago. He just wanted to win the battle and I let him. I am going to have to have a nice friendly little chat with my Mother after this.....