"I was also cheated on by my girlfriend who I loved since high school. Now he is my stepbrother's fiance." Oliver also wanted to share his experience of being unlucky in love, "I ruined their proposal, I was so angry with my stepbrother that I hurt him until they reversed the situation to take revenge. I became a monster in people's eyes and they didn't believe me that my girlfriend cheated on me so I was hurt.""How dare your step-brother steal your girlfriend? That's dirty." the old man was disgusted, "Brothers should not be rivals in something because that would destroy their brotherhood.""At first I didn't know he was my stepbrother, it was too late when I found out. I regret the night I went to their wedding proposal because that's when my life started to mess up. All this time I blamed myself for loving too much, and it almost killed me to the point that I almost gave up. Yeah, I gave up on her. But I'm trying to stand up again to prove my worth that everyone is wrong.""Did yo
Oliver couldn't explain the anger he felt at the person in front of him. "Tell me. Is it my mother you're referring to that you killed?" He asked seriously and the old man couldn't believe that he was facing the boy he almost killed before. "Yes. I killed her. She left me for that rich man who stole everything from me!" He suddenly punched Oliver who fell to the floor, he was on tip of him and rained punches but Oliver didn't fight back and let the old man vent his anger. "Is what you did justifiably to kill the woman who still wanted to take care of her child?!" Oliver dictated, "I thought my mother also abandoned me! When the truth is a heartless man killed her!""She must die! She betrayed me. She had a child with that man! And I won't let them have a happy family!" The police came in to stop the old man, they separated him from the prison because he was messing with other inmates. Oliver was left lying on the floor with a bloody nose and mouth, he is devastated to find out wha
It's a new chapter in Oliver's life to start again but there are many changes in his plans. He did not continue to work in companies as a network architect which was his dream profession. He needs to alleviate the issues first and his second option now is to work at the bakery shop which is a safe place for him where he is not exposed to the public. He should stay and work in their neighborhood where there is no noise to be heard. "Welcome to my bakery!" Julie greets him and agrees that Oliver works in the shop."Thank you for welcoming me," Oliver's smiles are forced and Julie can feel that he's not happy. "Is your decision final? Do you not want to continue with your dream job and just stay here?" she asked. "Yeah. I'm fine to work here. As long as Adamson is here to finance. I-I trust him and I need to be able to save money but I know my income is not that big but I'll work double time." Oliver fixed the apron he was wearing, "I'll just enjoy serving pastries here.""That's good
"You gave credits to your brother while I didn't? You're making me jealous. You know that I was the one who looked for a way just to clear your name in public. If I wasn't there, you might have been imprisoned forever." Adamson said that he wanted to thank him for everything that happened to Oliver. "Haven't I thank you enough? My friend, I'm just fair to everyone who helped me.""But your step-brother won't help you if you didn't follow his condition. Don't you get that? He doesn't want to help without anything in return. Then you'll still be grateful for him who started the trouble in your life?""I know. He is the one who ruined my life but in the end, he's still my younger stepbrother that I have to give understand. Blood might be thicker than water but I can't trust him. Especially my dad. After all. My friends are important to me, you have my loyalty Adamson and I hope you do too." Oliver smiled and patted his friend on the shoulder, "Don't feel like I didn't appreciate your hel
"Just let your feelings out. Just cry until no more tears are left to cry. That's one of the ways to relieve your heavy feelings." Julie comforted him and did not leave him alone. "We are both hurt that Merideth won't remember us, but I know what you feel is more painful. If I were in your position, I don't know how I would feel when the person I love doesn't remember me anymore. And what's worse, the one you love doesn't love you anymore and you can't do anything but watch her in the hand of others.""Julie..I'll accept even if I'm no longer the man she loves, but nothing will hurt more when she forgets the good memories we both had." Oliver already let go but never forget about their memories, "That's all I gave her but she forgot everything.""Then it's not your fault. You can't force her to remember it all. Just let the time make her remember her memories with you. She's just suffering but she will heal sooner. My heart also breaks for you every time I see you getting hurt. I don
"What do you feel about me?"You will be nervous if the person you like asks you a question that you cannot answer directly. The scary thing is, something may change the moment you admit your true feelings. "Umm... I-I l-like you as my friend, like a brother too." But Julie still needs to hide her secret so as not to destroy their friendship. She wanted to say the truth but she was so afraid. "Hmm.. good to know," Oliver awkwardly smiled and approached Julie and ruffled her hair it got messy and she was annoyed, "I also treat you like a younger sister of mine. You and Adamson became my siblings, that's why I treasure you both."Julie used to be treated as someone who is only a friend, she just smiled while holding back the tears that formed in her eyes, "Yeah, we're all like siblings, the three of us work together and I'm lucky to have you two because otherwise, I'm not here anymore, I might be staying with my uncle in the province.""You always got my back so I'm ready to serve and
After Julie and Oliver talked on the rooftop, they returned downstairs where Adamson was alone drinking coffee. "You won't be able to sleep after that," said Oliver, "I avoid drinking a lot of coffee because sometimes I suddenly have palpitations.""Same. Caffeine causes palpitations so better avoid drinking too much coffee," Julie said then took her bag from the locker. "No problem even if I drink a lot of coffee, I'm already suffering from insomnia," Adam drained his coffee from the mug and looked at the two. "By the way, congratulations to us today. We earned $10,000 with our delicious pastries and they also liked the coffees, now we know what the customers here in our neighborhood want. We will expect that we will have many more customers in the next day and let's remain our teamwork for a better outcome of this business," Adam is happy to inform their progress and he appreciates the efforts of his co-workers."I'll pray that the success of this shop continues, and I have other
Adamson was a good friend but all his intentions changed when Carter Thompson took control of his actions.He was forced to cover up Carter's dirty mission of destroying Oliver to protect himself and help him with his mission, he was afraid that Carter would expose the things he had done. He didn't mean what he did in the past but it's too late to fix everything because Carter already has his secrets. And one mistake, all of the stinky secrets he hides will come out. "This is an easy thing for you, Adam. Just watch over them and report to me whenever Oliver has plans. You can take advantage of them because you have a history, you're close to them especially to Oliver while that girl Julie. Check on her, better get to know her, she might know a lot of secrets about Merideth. I hope they won't suspect you of hiding something. Just be careful of your actions, and the words you'll say and act innocent as if you knew nothing," Carter ordered him who wanted to spy on his step-brother and
Oliver walked into the computer technology company feeling a strange mix of excitement and apprehension. After all, he had been away for a couple of months on summer vacation, and he was worried that he might have missed out on some critical developments. However, he was also eager to get back to work and tackle any new challenges that awaited him.As he walked through the corridor, he couldn't help but notice that things looked different. There were some new employees who seemed to be busy working on some project, and there was a palpable sense of anticipation in the air. He made his way to his office, where he was greeted by his colleague, Karen."Hey, Oliver, welcome back!" she said, giving him a warm smile. "How was your vacation?""It was great, thanks," he replied, feeling a little awkward. "But I'm glad to be back here.""Good to hear that," Karen said. "There's a lot of stuff that we need to catch up on, so let's get to work."As they settled down in their chairs, Oliver felt
Oliver sat on the edge of his bed, surrounded by a sea of clothes and souvenirs from the past two weeks aboard the cruise ship. He had been having the time of his life, soaking up the sun and enjoying all the activities the ship had to offer. But now, it was time to face the inevitable - packing up and heading home.He let out a deep sigh as he began sorting through his belongings, separating the clean from the dirty and the souvenirs from the necessities. As he worked, his step-brother Carter walked into the room, a smile on his face."Hey man, how's it going?" Carter asked, taking a seat on the edge of Oliver's bed.Oliver sighed again. "I'm good, just trying to figure out what to pack and what to leave behind. I can't believe the trip is over already!"Carter nodded sympathetically. "I know, it went by so fast. But hey, at least we have some awesome memories to take home with us, right?"Oliver smiled at that, grateful for the reminder. "Yeah, you're right. It really has been an am
Oliver was thrilled when his stepbrother Carter invited him to join him on their weekly swimming trip. Oliver didn't have a lot of experience swimming, but he loved being in the water, and he was excited to share this activity with his family. He planned to bring Samantha, his fiance, along for the ride as well.When they arrived at the local pool, Carter was already there with his wife Merideth. Oliver and Samantha greeted them warmly and settled in for a fun day of swimming.As they waded into the pool, Oliver looked around at the other family members who had joined them. There were aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents all gathered around the edge of the pool, watching the swimmers with great interest.Carter and Merideth were naturally the strongest swimmers, and they wasted no time showing off their skills. Oliver and Samantha watched in awe as they glided effortlessly through the water, diving and doing flips with ease.As they swam, the group chatted and laughed, sharing sto
As Oliver and Samantha walked onto the deck of the cruise ship, they were greeted by the sparkling sun rising over the horizon. The sky was painted with a stunning array of orange, pink, and purple hues, while the gentle waves of the ocean rocked the ship in a soothing rhythm. Oliver was overcome with a sense of peace and contentment as he looked out at the vast expanse of water, feeling grateful for this moment in time with his beloved fiance by his side."What a beautiful sight," he whispered, grasping Samantha's hand tightly.She smiled up at him and nodded in agreement. "It's breathtaking. Thank you so much for bringing me here, Oliver. This is the trip of a lifetime."Oliver beamed with pride as he led Samantha to a table overlooking the ocean. They sat down and glanced over the extensive breakfast menu, eager to indulge in the delicious cuisine that awaited them. Just then, they heard a familiar voice greet them from across the table."Good morning, lovebirds!" Carter exclaimed,
Oliver had always been fond of Samantha. They had been engaged for six months, and their families had already arranged the wedding. Although everything was going fine, Oliver was a bit apprehensive about some of Samantha's qualities. It wasn't something he could easily explain, but he always felt a little uncomfortable when Samantha was around.Oliver's family had planned a family vacation out of town, and they were all excited about it. However, Samantha had insisted on joining them on this trip. Oliver wasn't expecting her to come along, and he had mixed feelings about it. He loved spending time with Samantha, but he also wanted to have some time alone with his family.Samantha had been invited by Carter, Oliver's elder brother. Carter had explained to Oliver that Samantha would be joining them so that he wouldn't feel left out on the trip, as everyone else had partners. Oliver was grateful to Carter for this gesture, but he was still unsure about how to behave with Samantha during
Oliver leaned against the railing of the cruise ship, breathing in the salty sea air. He looked out at the vast expanse of blue before him, feeling a sense of peace wash over him. He had always been drawn to the ocean, to its wildness and its beauty, and it was one of the things that had compelled him to accept his stepbrother's invitation to join them on this journey.As he stood there, lost in his thoughts, he heard the sound of footsteps approaching from behind him. He turned to see his stepbrother, Jack, and Jack's wife, Sarah, walking towards him."Beautiful, isn't it?" Jack said, standing next to Oliver and gazing out at the sea."Yeah," Oliver replied, nodding his head. "It's incredible."Sarah stepped closer to them, a small smile on her face, but Oliver could see the tightness in her jaw, the way her eyes narrowed slightly when she looked at him. He knew she didn't like him, didn't approve of him, and he couldn't help but feel like an intruder in their family."It's lovely, d
Oliver sat on the edge of his bed, staring blankly at his phone. The message from his step-brother, Carter, still flickered on the screen."Hey, man. We're planning a family vacation and we want you to come with us. Think about it, okay?"It had been three days since the message arrived, but Oliver couldn't make up his mind. He felt both honored and hesitant at the same time.Oliver was a bastard. His mother had an affair with a married man and Oliver was born out of wedlock. His father left them shortly after he was born and his mother struggled to make ends meet on her own. When Oliver was ten years old, his mother met and fell in love with a man named Richard. Richard had a son already, Carter, who was six years older than Oliver.At first, Carter and Oliver got along really well. Carter was the older brother Oliver had always wanted, and Richard was the father figure he had always needed. But as they got older, Carter became distant. He went to college and started a career, while
Oliver had been out of the game for a while, but he couldn't deny the thrill of being back in the game. As a computer architect, he had worked on some of the biggest projects in the industry, and now, he was eager to see what the future held.He couldn't help but smile as he walked into the offices of his new company. The energy was palpable, and he knew that he was going to enjoy working here. As he made his way to his new office, he noticed a lot of changes in the industry.The technology had evolved so much over the years, and Oliver couldn't help but feel a bit behind the times. However, he was ready to learn and work hard to catch up.As he settled into his new office, he noticed that his step-brother, Carter, was the CEO of the company. He couldn't help but feel a little uneasy about working under his step-brother, but he knew that he had to put those feelings aside and focus on the job.A few days into his new role, Oliver bumped into Carter in the hallway. He noticed that his
Oliver sat in his apartment, staring at the saved CCTV footage on his laptop screen. He had been watching it over and over again for hours, trying to figure out if he recognized the person who had tried to burn down their building.Carter, his stepbrother, walked into the room and sat down next to him. "Anything new?" he asked.Oliver shook his head. "I've watched this thing a million times and I still can't make out his face. But I know he's in this building somewhere."Carter leaned forward and looked at the screen. "Maybe we should start asking around, see if anyone saw anything."Oliver sighed. "We've already asked everyone in the building. No one saw anything."Carter crossed his arms. "Well, we can't just give up. Our home was almost burned down. We need to find this guy and make sure he doesn't try anything like this again."Oliver nodded. "I know, I know. It's just frustrating."Carter stood up. "Come on, let's go talk to some of the neighbors again. Maybe someone will remembe