Only If You Know novel Chapter 5

“Livy, Livy.” Olivia heard someone call her name and shaking her a little.

“Livy honey, get up.” A female voice said.

Olivia opened her eyes slowly and saw two figures towering over her. It was a little dizzy at first, but after a few seconds, the picture became clearer. She slowly rose from the bench that had served as her bed the night before and noticed Ella and David kneeling in front of her.

“Good Gracious! You finally woke up, Olivia.” Ella exclaimed.

“Why were you sleeping here, Livy?” David inquired, a worried expression on his face.

Because your son assumed I was already in bed and locked the door without even checking on me. Not that it was my fault, but I was severely beaten up by a stranger who could have been a rapist yesterday.

“I woke up early, so I came here to take a breath of fresh air. But I guess I drifted off to sleep.” She said quietly. She shrugged in order to appear casual and convincing.

“All right!” David was still suspicious, but he accepted her lie.

She's gotten quite good at lying after all this time. She is skilled at concealing her emotions. She took her time removing the hood from her head, but she came to a halt when she heard a loud gasp.

'Oh shoot! I forgot I was beaten up, and I might have a bruise on my forehead.' She thought in her head.

It was normal in her home, so she didn't need to hide her face unless she had to go out and act like a perfect girl with a perfect family.

Only if they know!!

“What happened to your forehead?” Ella cupped Livy’s face, her gaze fixed on her goddaughter’s brow.

“I slipped, and my forehead hit the edge of the bed.” She explained as she lied calmly.

She told you she is a consummate liar.

Ella touched her forehead and didn’t even flinch. This isn’t the first time she’s been beaten. And this minor bruise is insignificant. She has been through a lot worse. Yet, with just a touch of makeup, her face looks as fresh as ever.

“I will just put some ointment on it, and it will be fine,” Olivia reassured them.

They weren’t sure, but they gave her some space. Olivia respected them for it. She stood up and walked towards the house to her room, but she came to a halt when she saw Caleb in front of her. He may have overheard everything. It makes no difference. She took a deep breath and walked right past him into her room as if nothing had happened.

He immediately hid when he thought he was about to get caught and went towards his room.

Caleb was consumed by guilt at first. He should have been more careful with her. He should not have left her alone to attend the party in the first place. But she shouldn't have gone to wherever she was going to get drugs. He could be wrong. But why was she beaten up in the first place?

Olivia couldn't have fallen because she wasn't at home. She used the bed as an excuse. She could have said she fell at the party or something, but she didn't. She gave the excuse of a home, which means she was beaten up, maybe by a drug dealer or something, for not having money.

After a few more minutes, Caleb went downstairs and sat on the couch. He noticed Olivia coming down the stairs. The bruise on her forehead had magically disappeared. She might have put on some makeup. He must admit that she is very good at applying cosmetics and concealing bruises.

Then he realized something. Olivia wasn't high to begin. You have to have a side and after effect from drugs. He had seen it with his own eyes, but he didn't find a single flaw in her eyes and on her face. Except for the purple mark on her forehead, she was as normal as a normal human being in the morning.

There is more to this girl than she lets on.

Olivia, who are you? What's the deal with you?

Caleb suspected that he was overthinking things. He should just leave her alone and let her do her thing. But he must give her fair warning before she hurts anyone. His parents adore her, and it would break their hearts if they discovered she is no better than his good-for-nothing brother.

He needs to talk to her and make things clear.