NOLAN
Talking to Olive's father, I realized I couldn't blame Olive for some of her attitudes. She was the photocopy of her father. His glarings weren't intimidating to me. He made it clear that nothing should happen to his daughter. Even when I made him understand that Olive can take care of herself and regardless of that, I will make sure she's safe. He kept ringing it to my ear. Nigel couldn't help but giggle, especially when Olive's dad said he thought he was me. I felt like ripping his head off. A woman in her late forties walked in with Olive and Ella trailing behind. I suspected from the resemblance that she would be Olive's mom. She looked calm unlike Olive, who is always aggressive. Olive glared at me and I wondered why. Ella chuckled. "Hi, Nolan"
I smiled. "Ella". I stood up to hug her. "You look so gorgeous"
She chuckled. "You don't look bad too"
Olive hissed and I chuckled. What exactly is wrong with her. "You're Nolan," her mom said, walking closer to me. She held my hand. "Can't remember me?"
I rolled my eyes. Apart from the fact that Olive looks like her. I don't think I have seen her in any place. "No, ma'am. I'm sorry"
"I think I remembered you" Nolan answered. I furrowed my brows. How? Where? When?. "You've visited the fire pack. About five years ago"
She nodded. "You're Duncan's son right?"
"Yes, I am. I could remember seeing you with our late luna"
I batted my lashes. Saw her with my mom?. How come I don't know her?. She smiled. "You've got good eyes". She sighed. "That was the last time I saw her. May her soul rest in peace"
I sighed. They just made me remember my mom. I was already feeling so sad. Losing her and my father was a great loss to me. The room was silent and I had to look at the faces of those in the room, to know their reaction. I could see pity in their eyes. Olive couldn't hide her pity also. I hated the fact that they had to pity me. They were dead for about two years now and I was sure I had moved on. I knew the atmosphere was becoming tense because of me. So to clear the air, I spoke. "Can we go now?"
Nigel nodded. "Y-yes"
I sighed and turned to leave. "Nolan" Olive's dad called. I turned. "Remember my words"
I nodded. "I do remember"
I walked out of the room, with Nigel. Ella and Olive stayed back to talk to their parent I guess. As I walked through the hallways, girls drooled as usual. I ignored them and went straight to my car. A part of me wanted to regret coming over here. I entered the car and sat down. "Sorry, we had to bring up your mother's talk"
I sighed. "It's nothing". He turned to the other side and open the door. "Can you get me water, please?"
He sighed. "Sure"
I watched him go and I rested on the chair. My eyes were closed as I tried to relax. A knock on the window made me open my eyes. Olive stared at me. "Are you ok?"
I sat up. "Yes. Where is Ella?"
"She went to get water for Nigel"
I sighed. "Olivia" someone called
I wondered who had called her Olivia. The look on her face made me knew it has to be someone she doesn't like. "I told you not to call me that name, Natasha"
I was curious to know who Natasha was. And why Olive sounded that way. I popped my head out. "Hi, handsome" Natasha smiled seductively at me
Olive growled but I ignored her. I smiled back. "Hi, you must be Natasha?"
She walked closer to me. "You know my name"
I nodded. "Heard Olive said it"
She blinked. "You're cute. Don't tell me you're the one Olivia rejected?". I rolled my eyes and she frowned. "What?. Don't tell me you rejected a cute guy like him?. Why will you even think of rejecting him in the first place?. You don't like him?. Don't tell me you still have a crush on Ricky?. That nerd". She groaned. "I have always known you have a bad taste for guys"
I couldn't hold my laugh. Olive glared at me and I had to stop laughing. I couldn't help but wondered who Natasha was. Olive wasn't retaliating and it was kind of surprising. "Why are you here?" Olive asked
I batted my lashes. That's all?. She won't fight?. Natasha folded her arms. "Nathaniel asked you to wait for him. I think he has something to tell you"
I frowned. Nathaniel?. Who again is Nathaniel?. First, it was Ricky, and now, Nathaniel?. "Let him, I will wait, but for a few minutes"
Natasha scoffed. "Whatever. I wondered what you two are up to"
Olive groaned. "Can you please leave!!"
Natasha frowned. "You don't have to yell, ok.". She turned to face me. "Bye handsome". She threw me kisses and I groaned.
Olive groaned but I ignored her and stared at Natasha. She was dressed in a blue gown just below her thigh. I muttered a wow. Olive poked me. I frowned. "What's that for?"
She scoffed. "I can't believe you are flirting with her"
"How is that your business. The last time I checked you are not my mate"
"The last time I checked you haven't accepted the reject" she yelled
I frowned. Is that a sign of being jealous? "You are only been jealous"
"I am not...". Someone called her name and she stopped talking. It was a guy. I saw her smile and I frowned. She can smile and talk to a guy but I can't?. I groaned. I watched them talk and laugh. The guy's face looked familiar. I stared at him for a while and frowned. He was the guy she came with the day we met at the club. The one who called her Olivia.
"Nolan" Nigel called
I frowned. "How long does it take you to get me, water?"
He chuckled. "Well..."
"Sorry, I made him stay back. I thought you might be hungry so I made him stay so I could make you cookies. Nigel said you love them"
I smiled. "I do, thanks"
**
The drive back to my pack was awkward for me and Olive. She was avoiding me as much as she can. I wasn't bothered about it. First, she isn't my mate. Second, she can't dictate who I talk to. The car came to a halt and we stepped out. Duncan and some of the councils were waiting to welcome us. At first, I wondered why they were here. The distance between the two packs isn't that much. And I was sure they were not here because of me. I turned to look at Nigel who seems surprised also. Duncan walked up to us. "Is she the one?"
I furrowed my brows. "Yes, dad. She is" Nigel answered
I frowned. Don't tell me Nigel told his dad about Olive being my mate. "She will make a good assistant"
I sighed. I thought he told him. "What's your name, young lady?"
"Olivia. You can call me Olive"
"And you?"
"Ella"
Duncan smiled. "Welcome to the fire pack. Feel at home. And do enjoy your day"
Olive smile. "Thanks"
I rolled my eyes. I was tired of the conversation. "Nigel will show you to your room. Duncan, cab you please assign some goods guards at my doorpost. I don't want Nigel disturbing me"
"Ok, alpha". Olive stared at me and I smirked. Surprise to hear Duncan call me alpha?. She should get ready to hear more of it.