Betrothed to the Enemies

L HOURS

r bed. Olivia could tell Rachel was struggling with her decision to end things with Adam. Concer

able he'll be hurting you. Remember, your peace comes first. Take me as an example, or better still, take Li as an example," she said, pointing to Li, who was fast asleep and snoring loudly on her bed. She continued, "Do you see us stressing over anyone? If you ask me, sin

cracking as she struggled to speak. "But I lov

w what? I know what will make you feel better. After our exams, come home with me to the

...." Before she could respond, Olivia interjected, "It's not

ting her friend's determination

's arm, Olivia said, "Goodnight

KS L

e missed her and her little sister, Sophie, and how eager she is to see them soon. And as the call neared its end, Olivia touched her lips with her fingers an

s and laptops. "Guys, now that we're done with our exams, and tonight being my last night with you all

nding the idea, "Yes, baby! L

ded, "Easy, guys. Remember what happened the

plied, "Not really, I was too

what actually happened. For me, everything was a blur after the dance fl

ow you're referring to me, but in my defe

that turn out for you? Hung over for m

and shoes. And trust me, it was money well spent." She paused, a teasing smile danci

ity, seeing you wasted to the point that you even passed out and got hospitalized for nearly two we

," she said, turning her attention to Olivia. "But it's funny how you really believed you could finish a bottle of vodka

et with her as she dashed towards the restroom. Once there, she vomited, leaning over the toilet bowl. As she rais

d, replied, "I'm fine. It's pro

e Li outside the restroom door, chi

," Olivia

bed, trying to regain her composure. Rachel, her concern evident, spoke up, "It could be due t

chel's concern and no

ust rest for now. Do

er head. "I’m

ine, so let's take her word for it. Even if you'

ment for their planned wild night out. Her anticipation was quickly replaced by confusion as she s

thinking?” Li asked, her voic

exactly what you’re thinking. No more partying tonight. Olivia’s condition has got

clinic?” Li asked, conce

tried to make her go, but you

er like this. It could get worse by tomorrow. We do

d, “Try tell

ntly placed the back of her hand on Olivia’s forehead, feeling the heat. “She’s burning up,” she mur

seems so, but I want to wait until tomorrow before

If you were going to get better, it would have happened by now. You’ve slep

epting the logic.

of the hostel to Li's parked car, driving swiftly yet cautiously to the school clinic. Olivia, now lying on a sick

m and sat on a stool beside Olivia, holding a file in her hands. "Here are the results of your tes

eak voice, replied, "It's fine. Yo

with the medications I'll prescribe, you should be fine. But that's not all.

ef. She let out a short laugh, "

politely. "The res

That can't be true. Maybe the testing eq

ent. We run our tests multiple times to avoid any errors. However, the pregnancy should be the least of your worries. Your ra

the pronunciation, rep

disorder characterized by the sudden and uncontrolled destructi

d to grasp the situation, "Unman

can be managed. As long as you take the medications I'll

ser to the doctor and requested, "Can you give

drugs for the food poisoning, and here are the ones for the Hematoclys

evelopments, turned to Olivia. "So, what

hed, "I do

rth could you not know you're three mo

," Olivia replied, her voi

you have stopped bleeding or

livia explained. "I s

father? But you said... I thought you've

d. "I don't know. Yes, I h

t be having this conversation. Are you trying to

hter, "Maybe it's a di

tern look. "It's not f

we can't really remember everything that happened that night. Is it possibl

in her head, frowned.

idence that the time interval between then and now matches the mo

d, their jaws dropping. Olivia's voice tr