Four Brothers and a Bride

Chapter 33

Chapter 33: Chapter 33

ASHTON

It feels eerie being here without my brothers, especially Ashal. Today however, I have no intention of playing anybody but myself. I am here on personal business and I really don’t care if word spreads to Ashal. I notice the new security detail at the penthouse. They barely let me through the gate without proper identification. After satisfying their curiosity, I am allowed to drive into the premises.

I shouldn’t be surprised. A lot has happened behind these thick walls recently that even caused the loss of a life. Ashal is on edge right now. He has made massive staff cuts. I agree with his decision. I’d probably do worse if I was in his shoes.

"Welcome sir." The new chief of security greets me.

"Thank you. It’s Ashton."

"I know. I saw your ID."

"I know my way inside. I don’t need an escort."

"It’s protocol, sir. We can’t leave Mrs. Olivia alone with any guest. Please cooperate with us."

Sighing, I follow his brisk steps into the house while he mutters instructions through his two-way radio. My own phone buzzes in my side pocket. I pull it out and give a half smile.

"That was fast. Your new team is a delight to watch."

"Why are you at my penthouse?" Ashal fires at me.

"Woah. Calm down, hulk. When did I ever need your permission to visit my sister-in-law?"

"I’m serious, Ash. Things have changed around there. The least you could have done was inform me you were visiting. I don’t think Olivia is ready to see my face just yet."

"Well, I understand your anxiety but I need to speak with her. It’s about her contacting Demi. That’s the reason you got so mad and hit her, right? I need to know what else she has done and who else she has told. Then, I plan on giving her some advice to avoid triggering your anger. You know you’re not in a position to order her around right now. Let me do this for you."

Ashal heaves a breath over the phone. "Go easy on her. She’s been through a lot."

"Got it."

"And Ash?"

"Yes?"

"If she mistakes you for Asher, please correct her. I don’t know why but she keeps mistaking me for him ever since he came in to help her when I hit her weeks back. I think she believes he’s the only one who actually cares about her."

"Alright. I’ll see you soon." I hang up and continue following the officer.

I don’t know what to make of Olivia’s confusion. I know she has history with Asher. They met first and had a one night stand that didn’t end so well. Typically, Asher couldn’t handle the dent on his reputation so he easily dumped the blame on his sick brother. I overhead Asher and Olivia talking about that night once. I got mad for my poor brother, Ashal. Asher didn’t deny it when I confronted him but he assured me that Olivia will always be Ashal’s.

Now, I don’t get why Olivia is mistaking everyone for Asher. Have they been in contact? Is he helping her or did he ask her to reach out to Demi? I wouldn’t put it past him. He has been trying to find a smoking gun to kick Demi out. Why not create the evidence if you can’t find any?

"Mrs. Olivia, Mr. Ashton Rollins is here to see you." The security officer announces.

Olivia sits by the piano, running her fingers smoothly over the keys but doesn’t play anything. When she rises to face me, she is thinner than I remember. Her eyes are weak but there’s still some fight left in them. She stares hard at me as though somehow, she would decipher the truth of my identity.

It’s been a while." She only continues to

you just stand right outside the door? This will only take five minutes." The security officer trades a quick glance with Olivia and only obliges after he

this

your child." The color drains from the skin of her face as she staggers backward, bumping into the piano

tell you that? About my

I am the only one privy to Olivia’s miscarriage. If Asher knows, then Ashal didn’t tell him. It only means he has been in contact with Olivia all this time. Was that

to rectify the mistake I think I

she straightens up. "He didn’t tell Ashal, did

still very heartbroken over the state he put you in due to his condition. He is choosing to give you enough time

and looks away. "Did Asher

two steps forward. I really can’t believe it. Asher has been cheating with Ashal’s wife? The baby Ashal has been mourning all this time wasn’t even his? How low can Asher stoop? Anger bubbles hot within me but I remind myself to keep calm and accomplish the business that brought

with a serious look on her face, I proceed, "Have you been trying to contact Ashley’s new wife, Demi Branson?" The shock on her face is all the

"You signed an NDA."

wanted to be friends. I wasn’t going to introduce myself as related

lying through her teeth, "YOU TOLD HER TO COME TO THE PENTHOUSE! What were you hoping

when Olivia cowers in fright. I ignore

know the

haven’t broken my NDA." She

friend Eliana trying to hook you up with some Mr. Fantasy guy because you’re in an abusive relationship? Why would she say that if

is at a loss for

best she can do is speak to my mother on your behalf. If you were smart enough to behave and convince my family that you’re not

known as

denied you, Ashal accepted you and your lover’s first baby despite knowing the truth. He has been working hard to get better so he can be deserving of your

last. "Say all you want. I love Asher and that will never change." Then she looks down somberly. "I’m sorry about Demi. It happened at a time when I was fearful for my life here. I still am. Please, don’t tell your parents. Your father will actually kill me this time. I promise not to do anything rash ever again. I’ll keep a low profile as long as you find a way to keep your crazy brother away from me. When he isn’t trying

can promise is to talk him into giving you enough time to heal. YOU also have a part to play in all this. Don’t try to act smart and reach out to people you shouldn’t be contacting or telling people things you shouldn’t be talking about. I have eyes and ears everywhere. You try it one more time

door and pause just in

enough because of your lies. If you defy me and continue entertaining and fucking Asher, I’ll personally inform the entire family about your escapades, from breaking your NDA to cheating on Ashal. Asher will

the face till he becomes unrecognizable. The bastard. How could he still continue to hurt Ashal so? Who the hell does he think he is? He already has enough women vying for his attention. Even Mila’s dad has given his stamp of approval for the prick. Why does it have to be Olivia when he knows how hard Ashal is working to

is a conversation best had in person so that if

"How did it go?"

loss of her baby

"And the Demi thing?"

when she made the poor decision to reach Demi. She

be hurt no doubt but wouldn’t it be better if he suffers through it now along with every other pain he’s already feeling? If he

lose his mind and bray for Asher’s and Olivia’s blood. There could be a literal bloodbath and I can’t live with that.

"For not ratting Olivia

advice. I don’t know what I’ll do if

phone. It’s been a while since I got a message in there. After I continuously ignored the rest given the way my date with Mila turned out, fewer texts and calls have been trickling in. I even

pranks to get me to go on a date with her as Will? It must be. I call her by my other contact just to verify. She denies being behind such

indulge this stranger?" She asks.

were a stranger once, weren’t

thought you were done being

am not done being

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255