Betrothed to the Enemies

with a mix of excitement and melancholy as she took in the sight of her packed luggage, ready for the journey ahead. She turned t

livia said, her voic

glistened with unshed tears. "I'

into a tight group hug. "I know. I’m going to miss you too, even though you manage

are you guys even babbling about? The break is just two months, and I’m sure we’ll spend most of it

are you calling ugly? Last time I checked, I’m sti

that so? That must be why I get asked ou

. "You’re cheap, that’s why you attract al

dated by your looks, girl. They just don

, your holy beauty and my beauty goddess," she said, pointing to Olivia and Rachel respectively. "And this is wha

started it, and I had to

ttier than her, but the honest truth is that you're both ugly as fuck. I

d her eyes. "Oh no, yo

rkling with mischief. "Let's just drop the argument for now because Olivia has a plane to catch," she said, her

e airport, I can’t promise I won’t abduct you and take you back home with me. Bu

didn’t promise; I only said I’d think about

g to reassure her fr

her face. "Alright. And about the p

weight of the world visible on h

You can’t keep it. You don’t even know the father. Besides

move it. What are you going to tell your parents? And the fathe

essed and I have a lot on my mind. I just want to forget about that for now. But yo

gs, the wheels clattering and rolling across the shiny floor. In no time, they reached the entrance where a sleek black SUV awaited outside their

ffered, taking the bags and placi

bye. They embraced tightly, exchanging heartfel

s engrossed in her phone in the back seat. Attempting to lighten the mood, he asked, "I h

e. The driver’s further attempts at small talk fell on deaf ears as Olivi

s arrival. Stepping out of the SUV, Olivia made her way towards the jet. The driver h

, ready for the journey ahead. In no time, the crew comp

highway, her surroundings unfamiliar. She pulled out her earphones and addressed the

re's been a change in destination. I’m not taking you to your residence in Manh

shot back, "Washington? W

d. "Your dad, ma'am. There’s a huge business summit currently going on

hed, "Why didn’t anyone tell m

"I’m sure it wasn’t intentional

ologize. You’re just doing your job. But it’s funny—I spok

ed, "Maybe it s

supprised her mom will leav

phone. "For fuck's sake, why is the cell service so terrible?

arview mirror, tried to reassure her, "It’ll g

iver stepped out, opening the door for Olivia. "Follow

joyful reunion with her family, especially her mother’s warm embrace. They exited the elevator and

furnished suite. But instead of her family, she was met with an empty

unning to the door and trying to open it. It was locked tight. "What

no signal. The reality of her situation began to sink in, a creeping fear

ntered, exuding an aura of menace. Olivia backed against the wall, her

calm, "I am very aware of

retorted, "Then you know you’re

fiery confidence; I must commend that. But you have nothing to

th confusion. "Bride? Wh

. But you’re free to go now. I’m sure there is already a search party looking for you, so I have peo