Chapter 15:Answered Prayers
Peter ran after her, and he escorted her out. Olivia took a bus going to her grandmother work place. On getting there, Fred was waiting for her at the balcony. He was waiting for her eagerly to delivered the good news to her first.
"Fred." she called him, surprised to see him sitting down alone in a deep thought.
"Olly, you're back?" he asked and quickly stood up to meet her
"Yes Fred." she replied and thought to herself. "I think am used to Fred calling me Olly now." She shrugged the strange feeling away and started moving to the front door before he stopped her halfway.
"Olly guess what?" said Fred, smiling happily at Olivia
"What's that?" Olivia was amazed to see his happy face and sensed something good had happened.
"We won the match!" he screamed joyfully.
"Whoa! Really?" she was excited for the good news
"Yes Olly, God answered my prayers. God is real!" he said excitedly.
"You can say that again." she said happily for him. And suddenly Fred hugged her unexpectedly. She was stunned with the moment, Fred hugged her affectionately
"What's happening here?" entered Ben and he was surprised to see the two of them hugging. He remembered the game and wanted to warn Olivia to be careful with his brother.
"Fred department won the trophy in a match competition!" said Olivia softly
"What match?" asked Ben curiously
"The departmental match." replied Fred smiling
"Your science class won?" asked Ben amazed
"Yes." replied Fred proudly
"Whoa. Am so happy for you guys, most especially the science students, remember I like science class?" said Ben. He turned to his brother Fred, looking at him delighted
"Yeah you'd told me when you get to senior class. You may join science department." replied Fred
"Congratulations to you bro, am happy for you guys this time around!" said Ben finally pleased to heard the good news.
"Thanks kiddo." said Fred smiled happily
"I'm going inside Fred, we'll talk later." said Olivia turned to leave
"Okay Olly, when you're done text me." said Fred softly
"I forgot to tell you, my phone fell inside the water and it has spoiled." she said nonchalantly.
"Really! You mean your old Nokia phone?" asked Fred concerned and Olivia shook her head "You need a new phone Olly!" said Fred gently
"I know. I'll get it when the time comes." said Olivia turned to walk away.
"Alright if you say so. You can go ahead I'll join you guys inside later." said Fred heading to the gate door
"Okay bye." she said and rushed inside.
"Fred! Please wait." shouted Ben at his brother. Fred quickly turned back to his brother .
"What's it?" Fred turned around and faced him
"I wanted to ask you something." said Ben gazing at Fred
"What's that?" asked Fred questionable with his eyes brow
"Are you guys dating now?" asked Ben suddenly. Ben wanted to know what's going on between his brother and Olivia. He wanted to know his brother real intention towards Olivia. Ben didn't want Olivia to get into trouble. He thought Olivia's kind and pretty.
"Who and who?" Fred was surprised with the question, Ben was asking him
"You and Olivia!" said Ben gazing at him intently
"We're friends. Can't you see?" said Fred indifferently.
"I don't think so, aren't you playing games with her?" asked Ben concerned
"I'm not playing games with anyone. We're friends now. I think she's a cool and smart girl." said Fred chuckled and he noticed his brother was not move with the compliment, he made on Olivia and he quickly maintain his posture
"Really?" asked Ben again unsatisfied
"Yes lil bro. I can't harm Olivia. She's good to me and everyone else in this house. Isn't it?" said Fred softly
"Yes she's nice. I like Olivia and I don't want you to hurt her." added Ben lovely
"I like her too and I can't hurt her." replied Fred quickly and was surprised at the first time, Ben could be fond of someone apart from their family "And please don't mention any games again. If you want the wrist watch I can give it to you." said Fred frankly.
"Really! You mean you'll give me the wrist watch?" asked Ben surprised
"You heard me right. I'm going out now please." replied Fred quickly and turned away.
"I hope everything he said is true, if not I'll just go and tell Olivia everything about the game." said Ben, he thought to himself.
Olivia's birthday came up the following day, she was back from school excited and ran inside to greet her grandma firstly.
"Granny, granny are you inside?" Olivia opened the door quietly.
"Yes dear." replied grandma "Happy birthday sweetie wishing you long life and prosperity hip hip hip hurray!" grandma sang happily and hugged Olivia affectionately
"Wow, I love this!" said the housekeeper immediately she stepped inside the room. "Happy birthday Olivia." said the house keeper happily
"Thanks ma." replied Olivia joyfully
At the moment, someone was knocking at the door
"Who's that?" asked the housekeeper and she opened the door gently. Ben was standing at the door and he was beckoning to Olivia to come outside.
"I'm coming Ben, give me five minutes!" said Olivia. Olivia returned to her grandma
"This is for you dear!" said grandma handed Olivia a small parcel
"Wow, thanks grandma I didn't know you had something to give me on my birthday." she said admirably and she was thrilled with the small gift
"No matter how small it's, remember I love you sweetie." said grandma cheerfully. She was happy that Olivia was grateful with the gift. They both hugged themselves joyfully
"Wow! I feel like crying!" said the house keeper smiling happily for Olivia and her grandmother. Olivia giggled and grandma laughed softly
"Granny I'll be right back." said Olivia, she quickly rushed out with Ben to the sitting room.
"You called me Ben, what's it?" asked Olivia instantly she saw him
"Just keep on following me, you'd be thrilled when you see it yourself." replied Ben grinning
"Uhmn." said Olivia dumbfounded
Outside the veranda, it was decorated with beautiful colored ribbons and some set of chairs was arranged. Olivia was thrilled and screamed with excitement, she didn't think anyone would do such a special thing for her on her birthday. She was happy at the moment and was lost of words.
"Birthday girl!" shouted Anita happily and hugged her
"Thanks Anita." said Olivia delighted "Who planned all this?" she added again
"My brother and I." replied Anita. "We thought this is your first time celebrating your birthday outside your grandma house. And we thought of making it in a special way for you. said Anita smiled "So girl, this year birthday is the birthday to be remember for good." she grinned at Olivia.
"Wow! This is so beautiful!" said Olivia emotionally "I love you guys!" she hugged Anita and Ben at the same time. "I don't know how to thank you guys. May God bless you guys." said Olivia gratefully and she was full of excitement
"Amen and you're welcome!" Ben and Anita said in unison.
Fred entered, carrying a tray of soft drinks. He poured the drinks into four glasses and shared it to all of them.
"Before we start, I would like us to make a toast as one happy family." they all shouted with Joy "Cheers to your new age Olly and a new beginning of friendship."
They all make a toast and Henry, Cece entered inside at the moment.
"Wow, this is beautiful." said Henry
"Thanks Henry." said Anita pleased
"Happy birthday Olivia, nice meeting you again." said Henry he turned to Olivia
"Thanks Henry." said Olivia kindly
"Happy birthday to you." said Cece proud ful and enviously
"Thanks Cecilia." replied Olivia, she was surprised to see Cece at her birthday party. "I know it's Fred that invited her. It's my birthday anyway. No one is exempted. I hope Peter come over here too!" Olivia thought to herself happily
"You're welcome." said Cece scornfully. Olivia noticed Cece arrogance towards her and she decided to ignored her.
"You guys should all sit down and let the party begin." said Ben brightly
After a while, the gate man beckoned to Anita to come outside, someone was waiting for at the door
"Any problem sir?" asked Anita immediately, she was out from the group
"Someone's at the door asking for Olivia." said the gateman gently
"Really, who could that be?" surprised Anita. She followed the gateman to the door and saw Peter standing akimbo.
"I think this Olivia's best friend. She always talk about." Anita thought to herself inwardly
"Hello." said Anita politely
"Hi!" Peter was stunned to see Anita, instead of Olivia. He noticed Anita was gorgeous beautiful and was thinking who could she be.
"You're?" asked Anita, looking at Peter. She noticed Peter had a short, curly and blonde hair shirt. It makes him look cute.
"I'm Peter, Olivia's best friend." replied Peter gently. Peter noticed she was disturbed with his appearance
"Oh, you're Peter?" shouted Anita suddenly
"Yes." Peter was surprised she knows his name
"Come inside please! Nice meeting you Peter." Anita extended her hands to him "I'm Anita." she added briefly and smiled brightly
"It's my pleasure." replied Peter delighted
"Olivia had really talked about you. You must be special to her." said Anita chuckled.
"Really?" Peter blushed and was happy to heard that and at the same time he was pleased talking to Anita.
Anita seems pleasant in her personality with Peter and that made Peter attracted by her at first sight.