OLIVER’S MANSION>
“Good morning ma’am” The so called house keeper greeted as Jocelyn came in
“Morning” Jocelyn replied
“He’s in his…..”
“No,I will wait in the living room,please tell him I’m here” Jocelyn immediately said
“Alright” The lady said and left
Jocelyn heaved out a loud sigh and sat down gently on one of the couches
“You two…….can we just…stop talking to each other?”
That was her last night,talking to both Xavier and Oliver after their fight.
‘It’s okay Jocelyn,you made the right decision’ she said to herself.
The slow steps coming close to her made her come back to reality and she looked up to see Oliver,he was dressing so casually,maybe because they are not going to the office right?
Jocelyn stood up,Oliver’s eyes on her
“Good morning sir” She said and bowed shortly
“Morning” Oliver muttered and even though she was avoiding his gaze,he couldn’t take his eyes off her
“Let’s go” He finally muttered and led the way immediately
Jocelyn carried her bag and went after him
He almost opened the car door for her but instantly,Jocelyn entered through the back door. Oliver looked at her but she didn’t look up.
He dropped his hand and also entered the car,driving out of the mansion.
Thirty minutes later,they stopped in front of a small house,but one could see countless cars parked in front of it. They both stepped down from the car and Jocelyn made to go in first
“Jocelyn” Oliver called and she turned
“Sir?” She answered and Oliver kept quiet,he only stared at her. Nobody said more until Kath came closer
“Welcome boss,you really made it,the first scene is about to start” She said,handing the one of the scripts in her hand to him
“So this place…Is supposed to be the female lead’s house?” Oliver asked and Jocelyn checked out the small house poorly built
“Yes boss” Kath nodded
‘The female lead is like me….she’s poor’ Jocelyn thought
‘But at least she’s got parents right??’ She asked herself
“She’s an orphan?” Oliver asked Kath and Jocelyn faced them immediately
“Yes boss” Kath responded,she smiled shortly At Jocelyn before walking away.
Jocelyn was lost In thought and didn’t know when her eyes got teary
“Jocelyn” Oliver called and she looked at him
He was surprised to see her tears and he tried wiping it but she moved back
“I will just go in and join others” She muttered and immediately went in.
Oliver sighed and rough his hair
It’s barely twelve hours and it’s ki||ing him already.
“Boss!!’ Some staffs saw him and quickly ran to him
••••
Xavier pushed his hands into his pocket as he stared at the empty seat of Jocelyn,he knew she wouldn’t be here but crazily he found himself leaving his office just to check. He turned back and left for his office again.
The moment he say down,her image came to his mind again and he brought out his phone,he would have dialed her number but
“Can we just stop talking to each other?” Her voice would ring in his head again and he dropped his phone,sighing out loudly.
His head fell on the desk
“Sir..” Leah came in and he raised his head up
“You have a meeting with the editors in five minutes,They are all waiting” Leah said and Xavier checked the time before getting up
“Do you have the novel saved already? You will be doing the introduction” Xavier said as he walked out of the office and Leah smiled
“Sure boss,I have everything in order” She said,walking beside him.
••••
Tyler opened the door to the Office which is the first lady’s office,she hardly come to school but surprisingly she’s here and even called for him and he’s wondering if something happened.
When Tyler entered,Dorothy was talking to Monroe. They both stopped when he came in
“Oh,you’re here” Dorothy smiled
Tyler bowed and took a glance at Monroe who was smiling shyly as she stared at him.
“Tyler right?” Dorothy asked
“Yes” Tyler replied
“Take a seat” Dorothy gestured and Tyler sat down beside Monroe
“So…..I’m sure you’re surprised that I called for you” Dorothy said
“Yeah” Tyler muttered
“As you know,Monroe is my daughter” Dorothy said and Tyler nodded curiously
“And I’ve really never seen her so determined to study,even when I got her some perfect teachers,there was no changes…but recently she told me she really wanted to study…and that’s because of you” She said and Tyler looked up
“Huh?” He looked at Monroe
“I guess you still don’t understand…..I’m saying she want you to become her tutor” Dorothy finally said
“Oh” Tyler mumbled
“Don’t worry,I’m going to pay you…..”
“No,you don’t have to” Tyler immediately said
“You don’t have to be shy Tyler,if you’re going to help my daughter then I have to appreciate that at least…..”
“You don’t have to pay,she’s my friend” Tyler said and a blush appeared on Monroe’s cheek
“I told you mom,He’s my friend” she said
Dorothy nodded
“Then,that’s okay. What time is convenient for you to start?” She asked
“Today” Monroe immediately said
“I’m asking Tyler not you Monroe” Dorothy said
“I don’t mind either,today is okay” Tyler said
“Thank you so much Tyler” Dorothy said
“You’re welcome” Tyler said
“You can leave,and you too Monroe” Dorothy said and immediately both Tyler and Monroe got up
They left the office together
“You really don’t have to reject the money” Monroe said
“I don’t need your money” Tyler said and Monroe grabbed his hand
“What do you mean?” She asked
“Are you doing this on purpose? I just don’t understand why you want me to be your tutor all of a sudden…..”
“Because I like you….and because I want you to like me….maybe if I’m a little bit as brilliant as her you might notice me” Monroe said
“Her? Who?” Tyler asked
“Ariana” Monroe muttered
“Wow,you’re such a straight forward person Monroe” Tyler scoffed
“Well now,you can’t get away from me again. We will spend more time together from now on” Monroe smiled and walked away
Tyler sighed out loudly
“What’s up?” Ariana asked from the back and Tyler turned
“Oh Ana” He said
“What happened? You look quite troubled” Ariana crossed her arms
“I’m fine” Tyler said and left
Ariana stared at him until he was out of sight
••••
The rain was pouring so heavily outside,it was so silent and quiet in the house. Jocelyn opened her eyes only to find herself still in the location house,she immediately got up and checked the time
“9pm” she gasped our
The last thing she remembered was getting tired and taking a nap
“Can’t believe they all left me here” She muttered and immediately rushed out of the room
“Gosh” She groaned as the rain beat her like crazy and she immediately moved back to the house shield.
She took her phone with the hope to dial Nancy’s number but her phone has switched off
“Oh no” She muttered and ruffled her hair in frustration.
She was still standing when a familia car stopped right in front of her,she didn’t move,just then the car door opened and a figure came out of it with an umbrella
“Xavier” she called in just a whisper
She watched as Xavier walked closer to her till he was standing right in front of her
“What are you doing here?” She asked
“I was worried about you all day” He muttered,staring at her
“You don’t have to worry about me,I will find my way home” Jocelyn muttered and tried walking away but Xavier grabbed her hand
“Can’t we just leave this place first? Even if you’re mad at me” He said and Jocelyn rolled her eyes
“Not like I have a choice” She said and Xavier smiled as she started walking toward the car,he followed her,covering her with the umbrella. He opened the car door for her and she entered
Meanwhile,Oliver just got down from his own car with an umbrella in his hand when he saw Jocelyn entering Xavier’s car and then the car leaving right in front of him.
The umbrella in his hand dropped and the heavy rain began pouring on him,the fact that he’s been waiting all along while she was sleeping,he was right beside her without her knowledge and he left the house just ten minutes ago just to get an umbrella for her only to find them leaving.
He didn’t know when tears rolled down his eyes combining with the rain falling on him endlessly.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
TB Continued..