"So… what did YOU and DANIEL did to HIS apartment?" Leo asked with a big smug look on his face, but his expression can't hide the shade of his jealousy.
"First it wasn't Daniel who brought me there it was Oliver his alter, second Daniel appeared because the apartment is a dump. I helped him clean it." Olivia explained in a straightforward manner.
"Oh, really? That's new. None of the alters invited their P.A to the apartment. And if some did, they'll violently push the P.A away." Leo said carefully then wonders silently while staring at Daniel who is busy scratching dirt off his car.
Olivia remembered what she is going to say, "So? And you lied about my job." she harshly placed the keys of her locker on Leo's chest, indicating that she quits.
Leo's teasing phase ended when Olivia handed him the keys, Daniel on the side was smirking when he knew that Olivia is going to quit. Her expression says no one can force her to stay. "You wouldn't agree for sure if I tell you about your real job."
"Still that doesn't give you the right to lie, that's against the law," Olivia took a deep breath, "I know he is your friend but he needs help. You can't just go around tricking people, what if his dangerous alter suddenly came out?"
"I have my reasons, okay?! What can I do to make it up to you? Just don't quit your job!" Leo begged in the binge of desperation, but that is not the sincere answer Olivia is looking for. But she has an idea on how to make Leo suffer with her.
"I'll tell you tomorrow, just ready your hiking attire." she smirked at her idea, Leo needs to know what it feels like to be played. He can nurse Jace and his alters, but he keeps on reasoning his way out of it.
"Sure?" Leo answered in confusion, he didn't know that it'll be a hellish day tomorrow.
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"Hey, mom! I'm home." Olivia shouted, her voice echoed around the dimmed house.
"Over here!" Her mother Layla yelled from the kitchen-dining area.
Olivia walked to where her mom is. She saw her preparing dinner, and her attire indicates that her mother just recently came home.
"We should've ordered pizza, mom."
"Pizza taste gross if you eat it every day." Layla smiled as she handed Oliver her food.
"So, how's your first day?" Layla asked after serving Olivia the food and went to the counter to get her food. "You look exhausted, like dry dried."
"Is that even a word? But, my first day is very hectic. You don't know how weird my boss is. Feels like I have two boss, so meh..."
Her mom nodded as both of them continued eating, "That's the reason first day is the best day at work, it's just like you're in school again."
Olivia raised a finger to her mom's face,
"Don't drop any wisdom words today, just don't."
"Alright shawty." Layla laughed.
After their quiet dinner, Olivia asked something her mother will probably have mo answer on. "Hey mom do you have any idea on how to handle people with DID?" She asked out of the blue.
Her mom shooked her head, "No, why is that?"
"Oh, nothing..." She smiled while washing the dishes. Her mom's gaze is piercing on her back. "I told you it's nothing mom."
"Make sure. We recently moved here, don't give me a reason to move again." Layla warned while walking away from the kitchen.
"Yeah, I'll make sure."
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It's already 5 AM, and Olivia is packing things she'll need for hiking if Oliver comes out today. "Why are you packing weird things?"
"It's for the company hiking."
"Hiking already? You only started working for them recently." Her mother said in a confused tone.
"It's weird, but I am getting the hang of it."
"Sure, Just be safe. And maybe find a boyfriend, yeah?"
"Don't talk to me about boys mom." Olivia murmured, then frowned.
"I want a grandkid already." Layla whispers while pouting.
"I don't," Olivia voiced, her mind is fully made up. She took a deep breath before heading out.
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Olivis entered the staff's lounge with a big bag resting on her back. She literally pulled this thing all over the place. Not to mention that she needs to wake up two hours early just to arrive at this hotel in time.
She's thinking of getting an apartment, but fancy, pricey apartments surround this place. She can't afford that yet.
Maybe she'll ask Leo later on.
I hope Oliver shows up today. She thought.
She walked out of the lounge with a bright smile plastered on her face. While walking there, she saw Leo chatting with Ruby and the others.
"Which is better, black or gray?" Leo asked as he lifted both of his hands with a set of Tux on his grip. "I prefer gray." Ruby said.
"Black it is." Leo nodded,
Ruby flashed a frowning face. "Don't worry love, we all know he sucks when it comes to fashion." Casey whispered, making sure their boss, Leo, heard it.
Leo flicked his tongue, "You should be like Lianne and Tala, they know when to keep their opinion for themselves."
"Lianne is quiet because she recently got her wisdom tooth removed and Tala is quiet when she sees disgusting things." Ruby sassed then all four girls nodded.
"Hey guys!" Olivia entered awkwardly hoping she didn't interrupted their bickering.
"Oh, hey mina! Just in time. Pick which is the best, Black or gray?" Leo asked enthusiastically as he lift the black tux purposely.
"Gray suites you better." Olivia said as she squinted her eyes as she pretends to think more about the gray suit. She earning a loud cheer from Casey, Ruby, and Tala while Lianne released some soft cheering.
"You all suck." Leo walked away with a soft 'hmph.'
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After an hour of chatting with the girls, someone entered the door entrance. Olivia turned her head and saw that her prayers has been answered.
"Cutie Oliver is here.." Lianne whispered.
"Damn, look at that dirt trail." Tala pointed the mud trails behind Oliver.
"Hey girls!" He said loudly with a big bright smile.
"I brought you sushi!" He exclaimed as he handed the paper bag full of sushi to Ruby, who gladly accepted it with a big smile.
"Wow, Thank you Oliver!" They cheered in unison, the other girls thanked him too.
"Enjoy!"
After giving the four girls some treats, he skipped towards Olivia. "And you! I remembered inviting you to hike."
She smirked. "I have my things packed, and do you mind if I invited someone?"
"Oh! A plus one?!" He clapped excitedly.
Olivia nodded. "Speaking of plus one..."
Leo appeared from out of nowhere with two black suits on both of his hands. "Now, tell me which is better!"
"Brother Leo!" Oliver exclaimed as he startled Leo. "Hey, I didn't see you there..." He eyes Olivia to ask what is happening, Olivia only winked at him.
"Oli, let's go!" Oliver said excitedly as he pulled Olivia around the desk again and Leo to his side.
"Woah, where are we going?" Leo asked in panic.
"Hiking!"
Leo's eyes widened. He turned his gaze to Olivia, who's smirking hard at him. "Hey, Oliver we still need to get our stuffs."
"Oh, right."
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"I didn't even agree!" Leo wailed.
"You still prepared the things I asked you for," She pointed at Leo's things resting on the floor as he was pulling it on his way to the staff room. "what's the hold up?" Olivia asked slowly crossing her arms, quickly outsmarting Leo in every possible way.
"I have a business party to attend to!" He whispered shouted to Olivia as he tries to wiggle out of the sticky situation in short he is avoiding adventures with Olivia and Jace's alter. Someone will kill him if they are seen together, but this is not the right time to tell Olivia.
"Sure, next you you know I am not Jace or his alter's P.A any more." She threatens with a sweet smiled so Oliver is not suspiscious on both of them
Leo straightened up to brace himself because this is obviously not what he planned for. "I'm starting to hate you." he whispered to Olivia, his voice is low enough for Oliver not to hear it.
Olivia glared at him with a fake small smile, "Likewise."
"So, where's your car Oliver?" Olivia asked as she tiptoed to take a glimpse on the front of the hotel but she found nothing. "maybe your car is on the parking basement." she said.
"I don't have one, we were supposed to commute all the way there but since brother Leo is here..." Oliver turned his gaze to Leo then popped his eye with a puppy smile. It looked horrible, Olivia only laughed by what Oliver did.
"That won't work on me child, Oliver." Leo said as he avoided Oliver's desperate eyes.
"What? Leo will let us use his car?! Wow!" Olivia exclaimed, purposely hyping Oliver up. Both Olivia and Oliver jumped up and down as they celebrate on successfully trapping Leo with their plans. Leo never saw someone who can quickly change their attitude based on who they are talking to.
"This is straight up abduction, assault, and robbery." Leo whispered, rolling his eyes next. He massaged his temples when he realized what kind of childish mess he is in right now.
"Hiking with Oliver and friends!!!"