The Hardest YOU Hart!

XXVIII CHAPTER: LOOKING BACK AND LONGING LACK

The very next morning I woke up about 7 and remembered I promised Gregg I will visit him at work today. So, I grabbed something to eat and left the house before 8. I wrote a note for my dad and let him know where I will be at during the day.

I got into my office. I barely recognized the place. It seems like a lifetime passed since the last time I was working in here. My whole work team welcomed me with the very best vibes, making me feel as home as always. But being honest, I do not feel the way I used to before I left. It seems to be a whole new and different environment. I do not even know who this girl was or is anymore.

Gregory is doing a great job. I have read reviews, I spoke to people and everybody is happy. My business partner is the best in the world. As I have said before, I can trust him with my entire life, and still he would never disappoint me.

The actual campaigns are going great. We already have a new photo studio and a bigger one for the commercials and publicity shots. We are working with a different model agency and making the whole process with our clients list. It is amazing! In fact, it is wonderful to see how great they are doing without me... And I mean it!

You have no idea how grateful I feel not to be indispensable for any of them. It is refreshing! They still respect me and look up to me though, but I do not feel pressured anymore. They already know how capable they are and what they are capable of with me and without me.

They are accomplishing their goals and making their dreams come true. Somehow, I am happy for each one of them, truly happy. But right now, I do not feel those achievements involve me or belong to me anymore. This is all credit of theirs even if they say the opposite. No discussion about it!

It was great to be back, at least just for a couple of hours.

AFTER LUNCH, I passed by the University to see some of my father's friends and workmates. They were excited to see me again, and some of them even wanted to meet my girlfriend. That was a hilarious experience, and to be honest it was an awkward one, too. All at once.

I did not expect to see Jason's father, Mr. Bay who has been working out of the country for several months by now, but he was back. So was I!

He was kind of confused about what happened between his son and me. He asked me to talk at the cafeteria while we enjoyed a cup of tea.

- It is wonderful to see you again, Olivia! -

- Thank you, Sebastian. How are you doing? -

- Please Olie, do not be too formal with me. We know each other time enough to be friendlier. -

- Do you want me to apologize for this greeting? I do not see how this conversation can be friendly enough for the two of us.-

- Look, in first place the one who needs to apologize it is me. I am deeply sorry for what my son did. Not seeing how wonderful person you are and he did not appreciate you the way you deserve. I heard you are dating someone else now and... -

- Sebastian, please stop! This is going nowhere. -

- I do not see it that way. Because I know what my son did to you and as his father it is my responsibility to try to fix it. I understand this is none of my business, still and all, someone in the family needs to show a bit of decency here. -

- I honestly appreciate your kind words, but as you said before this is none of your business. In fact, it is not even Jason's concern, because as you said you know, I am dating someone else right now, so please, I beg you not to get involved in this situation. It is already done between us two, and I am not interested in holding onto the past. -

- I know! Believe me that I do. But it was necessary for me to apologize with you for what Jason has done to you and your family. I am already informed about the lawsuit he initialized against your dad. I was so embarrassing after I heard, and I am glad it is finally over, still, I want to tell Jörgen how sorry I am. -

- Well I guess that is between you and my dad, and about the other thing. Everything is alright. The only thing I want to do is to let go and move on. That is what I need the most right now. And please, do not worry about it. I am pretty convinced it is not even your fault and my dad is going to acknowledge that for sure, too. I can promise there will be no harm feelings from us to your family and I will not expect anything less from you all. Thank you for the green tea and your concern Sebastian, despite everything else, it was great seeing you today. -

- I always knew you were gold, Olivia. I do not mean that for your assets or your dad's wealth, I am saying it because you are rich as a woman, as a human being, a daughter, a business partner and a girlfriend... -

- This is kind of awkward, Sebastian! -

- Trust me, it is not my intention. But I must say this, my son was very lucky to have you on his side, I would love to see you both get married. You would be the perfect wife for him and you will be for whomever you marry to someday. I am very disappointed on Jason's behavior and completely on your side. -

- Sebastian listen, I do not want to sound cold or brash, but the only thing you can do right now is to try to make your relationship with your son work. And I mean trying hard. He always told me he would love to have you more in his life despite everything that has happened between you and Amelia, and if you can do that at this point, he will love it and so will I. -

I stood up and left the table in the politest of ways. Sebastian Bay has been an absent father for Jason and even though, his son feels resentment towards him, I bet they can make it work if they work together.

I do believe in people's goodness, good actions and good hearts. What Jason did to me has nothing to do with his relationship with his father. I hope they can solve their issues and finally, be father and son. They are not bad people. They just take bad choices, but who does not?

Second chances are for everyone. But a second chance does not imply things are going to remain the same. In my case for example, I am giving my relationship with Nova a second chance, but this time well be friends instead of anything else. She is a good person, she deserves a second opportunity, but I would not take any risks and put my heart in danger this time.

We both will be on a safe mode and that will be the best for everybody.