CHAPTER 6

“Son, isn't this a little too extravagant?” Mrs Ashford and also Kevin's mother inquired. She was dressed in a deep blue gown which was similar to the one Nancy had on. Her hazel eyes fell on Olivia for a second. “We could have donated the funds to charity instead..”

Her spiteful remark didn't stop the smile from spreading on Olivia's face, in fact she was more than happy that they chose to grace this day with their presence.

“Mum, not now or here, today is a very happy occasion for Olivia and I. We both need your blessings and not sarcastic comments..” Kelvin defended, his hands freely fell on Olivia's shoulder.

“There's nothing to be happy about son! Five years and not a single kid-

“Dad..please talk to mum”

“Well she's right..” Mr Ashford defended his wife's words. He never liked Olivia from the start because she wasn't his choice for his son.

Olivia silently watched them say demeaning things about her, from a corner of her eye she caught Nancy trying to stop herself from giggling.

There was a sudden uproar in the hall which mostly came from the ladies, the gush of screams gained their attention.

Olivia was also curious to know who exactly it was, she craned her neck a little towards the entrance where the media were gathered.

Who could be more special than the couple who were celebrating their anniversary tonight?

She spotted a tall figure heavily guarded by huge men by his side. She couldn't see or tell who he was with the men by his side leading him to a table.

“Is that who I think it is?” Mrs Ashford questioned her son. From the shocked expression on their faces, Olivia could tell that they knew him.

“How the hell did he get an invite?” Kelvin whispered but Olivia caught up his words.

Once he was seated, he looked over to the part of the hall where Olivia and the rest were seated. Specifically to Olivia, she felt a chill run down her spine.

“Who is he?” Olivia inquired, feeling so lost.

“You don't have to worry honey, he's bad news to your ears..” Kelvin remarked.

Olivia patiently waited for all the guests to be present and seated, they all needed to be well relaxed for this news to be blown.

For five years, she has been taunted and lied to. She has been betrayed by the people she once loved and tonight every vein in her body was flowing with a cold blood craving for revenge.

The event kicked off immediately, the couple were introduced and a toast was dedicated to them. Everyone and everywhere was bursting with joy until the MC climbed the podium to make an announcement.

“There's been a little change, the ever so pretty young Madam of the Ashford’s has an announcement to make..”

A round of applause backed up the MC’s words. Everyone was now looking towards Olivia's direction. Olivia smiled in return, she noticed the confusion on the faces of those seated around her.

“Now what is she up to?” Mrs Ashford snorted, picking up her glass of wine.

Olivia rose up, all eyes on her as she walked forward. She picked a glass of champagne from the tray of a waiter passing by her.

Murmurs and chattering was all she heard as she climbed the podium with the help of the MC who extended his hand for her to take, he handed her the mic and stepped aside.

Her smile never dimmed nor did her face lose its shine.

“Good evening, pretty ladies and gorgeous men..” She paused and sighed hard. Looking over to the table where the betrayers were seated, she flashed a wide grin at Kelvin who was doing the same too.

“Five years anniversary, I've loved my husband since we were in college. He's every lady's dream man..”

Everyone cheered, Kelvin however couldn't stop smiling like a fool. His reaction to Olivia's words annoyed Nancy to the moon and back.

She thought that she would finally outshine Olivia today by picking this outfit but the latter had other plans and came fully in red. She also noticed that Kevin's attention has been on Olivia since she made an appearance tonight.

“I've never met anyone like him..and my best friend, she's also the best. We've been friends since childhood..a pair many envied..”

Olivia moved away from the podium and raised the glass of champagne up a little.

“I would like to give a toast to my husband..” she paused for a second meeting Kevin's gaze. “And to his mistress, Nancy Gilbert..I wish them the very best together as a couple..”

There was an uproar in the hall. Kelvin, Nancy and his parents all jerked up to their feet in shock. Behind Olivia, the screen was displaying every intimate photo of Kelvin and Nancy at different meet up points.

“I'm now a free and single lady. Single men are eligible to apply..” she giggled softly and raised the glass to her lips drinking the content in a go.

She climbed down the podium and began heading back to the table, behind her was Mr Miller holding the signed divorce papers.

“You bitch!” Mrs Ashford yelled, out of fury, she raised her hand ready to hit Olivia but her hand was caught midway by the latter.

“Don't you dare!” Olivia warned, almost crushing the older lady's wrist. She let go of her Ex mother-in-law’s hand and turned to Kelvin.

“It's all over Kelvin..” She accepted the papers from Mr Miller and pushed it to Kevin's chest. “My attorney will be in touch..”

“Olivia, I swear it's not what you're thinking-

Nancy's face fell to the other side after a slap from Olivia rendered her speechless. “Not one more word from you!”

“Olivia-

Olivia took a step back refusing to let him touch her. She beamed at them and waved her hand. “I hope you all rot in hell”

She turned around and began walking out of the hall. In less than a minute, she was surrounded by the press throwing different shades of questions at her. She didn't respond to any of the questions.

At a corner of the hall, a figure was calmly seated, he watched with keen interest how everything unfolded. A devilish grin settled on his lips.

“That took a dark turn..” he murmured, he beckoned for one of the men standing behind him to come forward.

“Yes boss?”

“Find out where she's heading to” He ordered. At the other end of the hall, he watched how the family bantered and argued amongst themselves.

A knowing smile spread across his lips when he made eye contact with Kevin.