"You want to take revenge for me? But why?" Oliver seriously looked at his friend stuttering to answer. "B-because I hated him for mistreating you. You were like a brother to me, Oliver. So I wanted to defend you. While your step-brother is treating you like a stranger, you are being humiliated by many people, an important person is robbed from you, he's hurting the people you love, and the worst thing he did is almost kill you," Adam said, he is no longer afraid to confess what he knows and he no longer cares if Oliver gets angry with what he reveals. "And what does he have to do with Julie's sudden departure?" He asked, "I want to know everything. Just be honest with me," Oliver was tired of his friend playing mysterious. "I'm not sure about this but Julie might leave because she's afraid you might despise her, Carter has something against Julie and it's about her father who is in prison and killed your mother in the past," what he said made Oliver shocked, "Her father is a murdere
Adam regretted that he thought more of himself than others, then he had many chances to help his friend who was suffering because of what Carter was doing but he kept quiet and played safe so that he would not get involved and to protect himself, he was so guilty seeing his friend suffering from some incidents that he can prevent, "I'm very sorry, Oliver. If only I was brave, I hope this is not happening in your life. There's no more secret Oliver, now you know everything, it's up to you to decide what to do. I'll support you wherever you go, and I'll understand if you want me to disappear like what Julie did." "Adam, no matter what you have done. I will always understand. Don't be afraid to be honest, because I'll rather be with an honest person hurting me with the truth than a liar comforting me with a lie. Thank you for your revelation, it's just amazing I wasn't eaten by my emotions or else I've been punching you for keeping that for a long time. I'm just trying to calm but I'm br
"So what's your plan?" Both guys are still inside the shop, taking time to talk together. There was no one else inside, the two of them were left to close it later at night."I've been planning this from the start," Oliver began, "I want to take revenge before but it was a nonsense reason because I just want to take revenge for my success to brag it to others. You know I've been hurt by the words people threw at me. That I have no direction in life. No steady foundation, ending up roaming everywhere to find a temporary shelter. I was astray. You witness how messed up my life was. You saw my struggles trying to keep my head above water, I did survive many storms but you were the one who held my hands when I'm drowning. Without a friend like you, I'll end up dying of hunger," before Oliver answered his question, someone wanted first he shared the reason for his change of plans."Ever since my life started to be chaotic, I already feel that what happened was planned. I have no idea what's
"No need to follow me. You will also know my next move. All you need to do for now is find Julie Andrews. Before I leave our neighborhood, I want the three of us to talk to enlighten you on the decision I'll make," he smiled bitterly, and Adamson agreed on what he wanted to do. While he felt sad, knowing their trio is going to end as one of them will separate away. "Sure. I'll do it. We should have closure. I also don't want you to leave us here without saying farewell," Adam was wondering to turn back time, wishing he hadn't confessed but it was the right thing he did that he has to accept the consequences, "It's okay if you don't say goodbye, you have the right to leave the table." Oliver gave him an emotionless face, "I will leave for our good. If I'll stay here, nothing will happen in my life, even if I work hard but it isn't enough. While I will also bring problems to you and Julie, especially since you like her but I'm the one she likes. It'll be uncomfortable for you when I'm
A few weeks passed, and Oliver and Adamson expected Julie to return to their neighborhood. They weren't sure if she would come back today, they were just hoping she would come back any day, they also had no communication with her, they couldn't contact her phone and they worried that something bad might happen to her. "It's already three weeks since she didn't communicate with us. Her uncle said she left without saying anything, Julie isn't the type of person who won't give permission. I'm really worried right now. What if something bad happened we're unaware of?" Adam said, standing in front of Oliver who was sitting on the stairs. "I don't know if her uncle is telling the truth. He also informed us that Julie left around the afternoon last second week of February. Before that Julie and I met at the Thompson's mansion then I dropped her at her uncle's house as she wished. I'm wondering how she left that fast without coming back to her apartment, we could also see her leaving cause h
After a minute of checking around the baker's room, they found no trace of her leaving, "Nothing was touched with her things. All her clothes are here. Her shoes, and some gadgets," the two walked out to go to Uncle's house Ben. "Yeah, there was no sign that she went to her apartment that time. Uncle's Ben house is the only place she went, hoping we can enter there," Oliver looked at his watch, he wanted to go back to his dad's private mansion but he had to help Adam to find Julie Andrews. Not far away, they can see the house of Benedict Andrews, they also saw the old man get out of his house while talking to someone over the phone, "Oliver, I think he won't let us enter his house. I tried to enter his house the other day but he stopped me, he has many excuses and it was fishy," Adam grabbed Oliver to hide behind the parked van. "Really? So we have to sneak up on his house?" Adam nodded at Oliver, they slowly went to the other side to pass behind. "What if we get caught? We can be
"What the hell!" They were shocked to see the unconscious woman lying on the floor. It was the baker Julie Andrews who has been imprisoned in her uncle's room for several weeks. A cloth was tied her mouth so no one could hear her voice. Her weight loss because of starving is also visible. She also has bruises on her body which she got from his uncle's physical assaults. "We need to take her out of here!" Adam carried her after untying the rope on her feet. Oliver assisted him outside and almost escaped but they heard someone coming. "Just escape, I'll handle him," he said and Adam followed leaving Oliver inside to face the bad guy. He could hear someone's footsteps coming up the stairs, he picked up a katana that was on the wall to use for defense. And as the man reached the second floor, Oliver greeted him with the sharp blade. "Hold on!" Carter was startled and it almost touched his neck."Why are you here?!" Oliver put it down as he calmed down to know it wasn't the old man. "I
After Adam's revelation, Oliver decided to leave their neighborhood and stayed with his father on his private mansion. He planned it to have more time to meet his father and to know what he planned for him. Carter was pissed at his move there but he can't stop his stepbrother because he has no right to stop him. "Do you have something against me that now you have courage to stick to dad?" Carter said, looking at some figurines displayed on the shelf. He already knows Adam said something to Oliver but he doesn't seem to be affected by what Oliver will know."I'm not a leech to stick to. It's just like I'm a magnet that sticks no matter what I do to get away from dad. He has a favor I can't decline, he's getting older and I'll take the time to be with him before it's too late," Time is running fast, while his father is still alive he needs to take the time to fill the years they were not together. "You have the right to spend time with our father, I'm just worried with his safety. I kn
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