Revenge After Divorce Novel by Black Rose

OLIVIA

I straightened on my seat looking at her for a moment without saying anything. I knew she was hurting, and I wanted to find the right words to say to her. "I know I have put you through a lot, being around me has put your life in danger many times and I am sorry I neglected you in all those times."

I was the worst, I didn't blame her for not wanting anything to do with me, I wouldn't either if I were in her shoes. Many things had happened since she joined our family, her life had been in danger a couple of time and each time. I only cared about making sure that I was alright.

I didn't care to ask about her, how she felt and what she needed to feel better. "I have been a horrible friend and the worst sister. In all that has happened, I only cared about myself and neglected you. I am sorry for that, and I am working on it. I am trying to make it up to you for everything I did. Starting with this therapy."

All the while I spoke, she was looking at me as if she were seeing me for the first time. “You know, at first I didn't blame you for what happened to my grandmother but as time went by, I started blaming you."

Her words cut through me like a sharp knife, but I said nothing. I gave her a chance to speak her mind and finally say what was bothering her. "Living with you has been an adventure, I didn't know my life was boring until I met you and you showed us a different side of life. a beautiful yet dangerous side."

She looked up at me and offered a small smile. but it didn't reach her eyes, it was a sad smile. "It was thrilling at first, seeing and experiencing all those things, I thought your life was easy, I mean, who wouldn't? you are a wealthy woman married to an outstanding man. Friends with the likes of Ethan and had Nick Jones as your ex-husband. People I had seen only on TV and magazines."

She smiled, a genuine one this time looking through me as if she were thinking about something good. Something she liked and enjoyed. That made me happy knowing that she had some good moments while with me.

"I never thought I would ever meet those people or even meet a real-life mafia boss. But with you, I got to meet them, I got to travel the world even though it wasn't for fun, but I got to see places and experience new things. Stayed in beautiful hotels and ate as amazing."

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She looked at me again her smiled vanishing. "But that life, came at a high price. I had to pay for it with my grandmother. I thought I could get over it and continue to live a good life by your side and taking care of these beautiful children.”

She glanced at a sleeping Lilly beside me before looking back at me. "But I can't just get over it, as time went on, I kept thinking about it and it made me resentful towards you. I had Nick Jones showing interest in me, I thought it was a good thing until I figured out, he was only using me to get close to you."

My heart ached, how could Nick do such a thing, was he pretending the whole time? How could he. "Don't blame him, I think you know by now that no other woman will ever take your place in his heart, and you know he would do anything to remain by your side. Including using people like me."

She gave a sad smile. I didn't know she was going through so much; how could have not seen what Nick was doing. "I don't blame these men for being obsessed with you. I would

be

too if I were them. you are a good person Olivia, but I don't think I can continue living in your shadow. Being used by the likes of Nick to remain by your side. I want my own life, see what I can do, what I can achieve on my own."

I opened my mouth to say

something, but she lifted her hand

silencing me. I guessed she still had

things to say. "I am not mad anymore, I am just scared that if I continue staying by your side, I will resent you like Sandra did, do

horrible things to you like Jeniffer did. I don't want that. so, to prevent myself from turning completely evil and resentful. I must stay away from you."

Her words hit me hard, like a punch on my stomach that left me without air in my lungs. They hit so hard that I was left gasping. Not knowing what the right thing to say was. If I was such a good person as she said.

Then I would have seen what I was

doing to her the pain I was causing her together with the people in my life. "I respect your decision, Lupita and I completely understand. I am sorry things turned out this way. It was never my intention. I hope to see you again one day. Share a laughter with you. I hope you achieve everything you ever wished for."

A lone tear scaped my eye, I never wanted to lose Lupita or anyone else in mynoveldrama

life. Sandra turned on me, I didn't know why but now I think I did. I think I got why she turned on me. I did to her what I did to Lupita.

I neglected her, maybe acted superior without realizing and that caused resentment. I wished she had told me, just as Lupita did. "I will go get Samuel." She stood, "I will go and get him." she went up the stairs and I watched as she left.

She cared for my kids and did so much for me. if it weren't for her, I didn't know what would have happened to Ethan and my son back then. I owed her so much more than the house; the car and money I was paying her.

Soon she came back with Samuel on her back. She liked carrying him on her back like that. she escorted me outside. The driver looked at bit shocked to see us so soon. I told him we would be leaving in the evening and yet in just a couple of hours we were already leaving.

She helped Samuel into the car and kissed his forehead. I strapped Lilly in then turned to look at her. "Can I at least get a hug?" she smiled and hugged me. "I am truly sorry Lupita and if you ever need anything. Call me." she nodded. I got into the car and drove off with a heavy heart.