As they were busy eating their meals Fred broke the silence and said
"Olivia," said Fred gently
"Yes Fred!" replied Olivia looking at him perplexed
"I'm sorry Olivia that I didn't trust you enough can you please forgive me the way I acted towards you." said Fred apologetic
"It's alright Fred and I have forgiven you!" replied Olivia cheerfully
"Thank you!" said Fred happily
"You're welcome." said Olivia
"I love you Olivia and I'm very serious about it!" said Fred softly, he finally said his mind out.
Olivia was silent for awhile, she already knew that Fred will confessed his feeling to her one day but she wasn't prepared to tell him anything now
"I have waited long for your reply Olly, do you love me too?" asked Fred patiently
"Fred! I'm scared. We're from different world. You know!" said Olivia finally speak up
"I don't understand you Olivia. Do you love me too?" asked Fred confused
"Yes I do Fred. I love you!" replied Olivia softly
"You do?" shouted Fred excitedly
"Yes Fred, but I don't think this relationship will work." said Olivia worried
"I'm so excited Olly. You don't have to be scared. My mom likes you likewise my siblings too, no one will disapprove of our relationship." said Fred happily
"You think so. I don't want to cause any trouble for my grandma, please try and understand me Fred." said Olivia unconvinced
"Okay! I understand you Olly. We're not going to make the relationship obvious for now. I think when it's the right time we can just come out and tell everyone. What about that Olly?" asked Fred anticipated
"I think that's a good idea." replied Olivia pleased with the suggestion
Fred holds Olivia's hands softly and was glad within himself that Olivia didn't let go of his hands.
"Shall we go to another nice place Olivia? I need to show you something." exclaimed Fred passionately
"Really?" asked Olivia thrilled
"Yes!" replied Fred happily to see her smiling face
"Okay let's go!" said Olivia happily
Fred hold Olivia's hands softly and they both left the restaurant.
Examinations was fast approaching, students were busy preparing for the upcoming examinations. Olivia had been coming home late due to the preparation for exams. Both Olivia and Peter had been reading together for the exams.
"Welcome Olivia." said the housekeeper, she welcome them inside
"Thanks ma'am," replied Olivia politely
"Olivia give me five minutes I'll be back shortly." said Peter softly, he climbed the staircase to his room hurriedly
"Alright." replied Olivia and sat down on the cushion chair
"What can I give you?" asked the housekeeper
"Just water please." replied Olivia
"I'll be back shortly." said the house keeper and rushed inside
After some minutes Olivia was served a chilled cold water. "Thanks ma'am." she said immediately
"You're welcome." said the house keeper
"You're drinking only water Olly, what about snacks?" asked Peter shortly, re-entering from the room
"I'm okay for now." replied Olivia
"Alright." he sat down gently beside her
After a while they both sat down on the floor, they were busy solving works from their school sheets.
The housekeeper reentered the sitting room and broke the silence
"Here's it mister!" said the housekeeper, she dropped the corn flakes she was carrying carefully to Peter side. And she left immediately
"Okay thanks." replied Peter abruptly and turned to Olivia "Olivia would you like some cereals?" asked Peter softly
"Yes Peter!" replied Olivia salivating at the mention of cornflakes and Peter noticed her facial expressions and he chuckled.
"What Peter?" asked Olivia, she was surprised Peter laughed all of a sudden
"You of course," replied Peter smiled
"What did I do?" asked Olivia confused
"Didn't you say you are okay for now. Now I could see you're really hungry." said Peter grinning
"Ooh, how did you know that?" asked Olivia amazed
"I could see it plainly on your face!" chuckled Peter
"Really?" laughed Olivia
"Yes dear!" replied Peter smiled
Peter poured the corn flakes into two glasses of cup and he added milk and sugar into it.
"This yours Olivia!" said Peter softly. Olivia collected the cornflakes eagerly to taste it and Peter shouted all of a sudden to stop Olivia from tasting the cornflakes
"Wait Olivia, I forgot to add milk to your cornflakes." he said pretending
"Really?" asked Olivia, she quickly checked the cornflakes and noticed there was milk inside it
"Duh, I got you." said Peter teasingly
"Naughty boy." replied Olivia chuckled and she continued with her cornflakes delighted
Olivia noticed her phone was beeping and she saw Fred incoming message "Come home soon dear, I'm missing you. Love you with kiss emoji." Olivia read the message inwardly and she was blushing.
"What's that?" asked Peter, he noticed her demeanor
"Nothing, what's says the time?" said Olivia softly
"I think it's past six already." replied Peter and he added "Was it grandma that messaged you just now?" asked Peter inquiring
"Yes. No!" replied Olivia, she never wanted to lied to her best friend but she's not ready to tell Peter about Fred yet
"What's no?" asked Peter confusedly
"I think we're done for today Peter." Olivia quickly changed the topic and said to Peter hastily "I need to start going home now, it's getting late." said Olivia gently
"Okay." replied Peter, he quickly helped Olivia to packed her books inside her bag "Let's go." said Peter softly and they both left the house.
Outside the gate, Peter ordered a cab, for Olivia to take Olivia home safely "Call me when you get home Olly." said Peter concerned
I will, thank you!" replied Olivia heartily
On getting at Mrs Smith's house. Olivia met the kids watching a TV show and Mrs Smith was not yet back from work.
"Hey guys." said Olivia brightly
"Welcome Olivia." replied Ben smiling face
"How was school today?" asked Anita cheerfully
"It was good." replied Olivia softly, she looked over to where Fred was sitting and she smiled cheerfully at him. Fred smiled back at her warmly.
"Food's ready." announced the housekeeper