Game Of Hearts

Black, White, and Grey.

"Olivia" Ethan whispered tensely to the sleeping woman. "Olivia wake up we're here" he set the car into park as Olivia's tired eyes fluttered open.  She opened the door, got out, and shut it behind her. Before her stood a massive building, painted in chromatic silver and damaged with deep cuts that tarnished its colour. 

Unwanted thoughts of Ethan filled her mind as she recalled earlier events. Damn him. She shut them out. Looking further to her right, she noticed two gates firmly locked with a padlock. She glanced at Ethan as he left the car with an energetic Ava following closely after him. He was quick on his feet as he strided toward the gate, examining the lock in frustration. He looked at Olivia, then her hair and she scowled as she pulled a bobby pin loose and handed it to him. She tucked her now out of place hair behind her ear and watched as he tampered with the padlock. After a silent moment, the lock opened with a click. Olivia made a mental note to remember what he did as she watched him shove the wide gates open.  The gates creaked heavily in response. 

The face of an angry woman flashed before Olivia's eyes before she was greeted by the overwhelming stench of chloroform. 

*** 

Olivia's body buzzed with a newfound energy. She let her eyes face reality again and once more found herself in an unfamiliar room. The walls gave extensive colour to the room with its soft shade of grey, and the plush white carpets blended the colours beautifully. A large gold - bordered mirror stood prominently before her, mocking her appearance . She sat up on the soft bed, clasped her fingers together, and stretched her arms forward in relaxation . 

"Good morning " a husky voice sounded from the doorway, making her jump out of the bad onto her two feet. A man stood rested against the doorframe with his arms folded across his chest. He was exceptionally tall, probably a six - foot - four compared to her five - foot - six.  She watched his lips curl into a devilishly handsome smile as she looked him over. The black vest he wore clung to him like a second skin, making his six pack stand out proudly with its sharp outlining. He cleared his throat, making her draw her attention back to his mesmerising face. He had a sharp jawline and jet - black hair that looked so soft, she wouldn't be surprised if it was strung from silk itself. And don't even get her started on his hauntingly beautiful, sinister grey eyes, framed by the longest, thickest and darkest eyelashes she'd ever seen.

She noticed her mouth was hanging open and she shut it abruptly. The smirk never left his gorgeous face. "So you're the woman my brother carelessly kidnapped and brought over here..." he murmured, taking his turn to look her over. Her skin burned wherever his eyes traveled. She took a moment to contemplate what he'd said. Wait a second...  Did he say... Brother? She started feeling a little dizzy but she ignored  it. 

She slowly got up off the bed.

A cloud of realization hovered over her. "You're Alex..." she said breathlessly. Then confusion took over. "But you two look nothing alike." she noticed. Alex nodded in confirmation. "He's my half -  brother. Our father was with another woman, Ethan's mother, two years after I was conceived. " he explained. Olivia would probably be the biggest liar on Earth if she didn't admit to herself she wasn't head over heels for his voice either. Right, she knew this day would come. She's finally gone insane! Lost her mind!

She saw Alex frown as tiny black dots started clouding her vision. He raised his eyebrows and moved with a speed efficient enough to catch Olivia before she hit the ground. The last thing she felt was his arms effortlessly lifting her up as if she weighed nothing before she passed out completely.