His Love His Hate

Chapter 18

 

Olivia dragged herself to the bathroom to wash away the memories of what happened because she felt filthy. The more she scrubbed the more she bruised herself but she didn't want to stop, she continued until she broke down in tears again.

Bullying her was much better than what Jordan did to her. She would've preferred he killed her, that way she would be with Joseph wherever he was.

Olivia couldn't eat nor could she sleep for days. She felt numb, that was what her life was now 'numb'. She stopped going to work and wasn't even bothered about losing her job.

Olivia's mom had called her several times but Olivia wasn't picking up any of her calls, that got Jennifer worried so she decided to go see her daughter in person. Jennifer knocked on the door but got no response so she decided to go in through the back door. As soon as she got in, she noticed her daughter curled up like a ball on the floor of the living room.

"Olivia, sweetie. Is everything okay?" Olivia was surprised to hear her mom's voice but her body was too weak to respond.

"Mom? Is that you?" She asked weakly.

"Yes honey, it's me. Please talk to me, is everything okay?" Her mom asked once again.

With that question, Olivia started crying. Her mom was scared by her sudden mood but she didn't want to force her into talking so she just hugged and cradled her. Olivia calmed down a bit after minutes of her mom soothing her and then told her what Jordan did to her. Jennifer felt guilty for not putting a lot of effort into persuading her to come live with them. She was disappointed in Jordan's behavior and felt hurt by her daughter's present condition. Jennifer tried to convince Olivia to report to the police what Jordan did to her but Olivia declined saying it was of no use.

Jennifer still insisted on Olivia going back home with her but she refused so instead of leaving her all by herself, she spent the week with her daughter. Henry was furious after hearing what Jordan did to his daughter. He wanted to take legal action against him but Jennifer begged him not to, that it was Olivia's request not to take the matter public.

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It's been almost three months since the incident occurred, and Olivia has lost a lot of weight. She began feeling sick but refused to go to the hospital or even take any drugs. Her mom was really worried and was scared of losing her daughter.

Olivia was in the living room watching TV with her mom when she decided to go get some water because she felt thirsty. On her way to the kitchen, she passed out.

Olivia woke up and found herself in the hospital with her mom sitting beside her.

"Mom?"

"Hey sweetie, you're up."

"What am I doing in the hospital?" Olivia asked confused as to why she was in the hospital instead of being home watching TV.

"You passed out so I had to bring you here because I was worried and scared." Her mom explained.

"I'm okay, right?" Her mom suddenly became nervous, Olivia didn't like that one bit.

"Mom? Is there something I need to know?"

"Hmm," Jennifer sighed before speaking.

"Olivia, baby. Whatever decision you are going to take with what I'm about to tell you, just know that I'll support you." her mom said caressing Olivia's cheek.

"Mom, you're scaring me. What are you talking about?" Olivia worriedly asked sitting up on the hospital bed.

"You-you're eight weeks pregnant."

Olivia was shocked, ' I can't be pregnant. It's impossible' she thought to herself as tears welled up her eyes.

"I'm not keeping it, Mom." She suddenly said.

"I know you're overwhelmed with everything that happened but you have to think things through before coming to this conclusion." Her mom tried to convince her but Olivia turned away not wanting to look at her mom.

"I'll leave you alone for now but Rachel is waiting outside and would love to see you. Should I let her in?" Jennifer asked giving up on trying to get her to listen.

Olivia just nodded in reply before her mom left the room.

Minutes later, Rachel walked into the room and immediately apologized.

"Olivia honey, I am so sorry." Olivia didn't want to be reminded any longer about what happened.

"Please, Rachel don't bring that up. It hurts so much just thinking about it."

Rachel understood what she meant, so she didn't persist or say anything concerning her son.

"I know you must've found out that I'm pregnant. I just want you to know that I'm not keeping it." Olivia said with no emotions.

Rachel on hearing what Olivia just said broke down in tears. She knew how Olivia felt about everything but this was her also grandchild she was talking about.

"Olivia, you can be mad at me and every other member of my family right now I understand but please don't deprive me of the opportunity of getting to know my grandchild."

Olivia felt guilty coming out straight to Rachel about her plans for abortion without even thinking about how she would feel.

"I've lost a son, Olivia... Please don't make me lose a grandchild too." Rachel pleaded in tears.

Olivia felt like she had been stabbed in the chest seeing Rachel this broken.

"I'll keep it for your sake, but as soon as the baby is born I'm giving the child to you," Olivia said not happy with the decision but she had to do it for Rachel's sake.

Rachel quickly wiped her tears after hearing Olivia's final decision. She was so grateful for that.

"Thank you, Olivia. Thank you."