The Loverboys
(Arrested)
Grand finale #Season_2
Episode 29
By: Faith Lucky.
Kim’s Pov:
I exchanged a confused glance with mum as what Anna said seemed to confuse us.
Why’s she talking about the loverboys?
“The…The Loverboys?” Mum asked, perplexed.
“Yeah. Those popular musicians. I noticed she had some dealings with them. Although, I didn’t really care, but…she went missing after some time and I figured they probably took her away to help her or something” she replied and my anxiety increa-sed.
What’s she trying to say? That my supposed sister had something to do with the lover boys? That’s not possible.
“Are…Are you sure? I mean, this lady, she had a scar, right?” I asked.
“Oh! Seems you know about that alre-ady. Well, yeah. She had a scar and it kind of made her ugly.” She replied and sh0t mum a stare.
Then, it’s not possible she’s with the loverboys because I haven’t seen anyone with a scar around them.
“Which of the loverboys are you talking about, Anna?” Mum asked.
“I don’t really remember. plea-se, Grace, I’m sorry for what happened to your daughter; you never should’ve dumped her with me in the first place. I couldn’t even take care of myself, not to mention taking care of someone else. plea-se, just let me. I don’t want any more trouble.
“I don’t have a single idea of Olivia’s whereabouts, but you can go on and ask some the loverboys some questions. So plea-se, stay away from me” Anna said and entered into the house, shutting the door immediately.
I turned and looked at mum who also stared at me with perplexity.
What’s going on?
Why’s Anna referring us to the loverboys?
How can she say my supposed sister had something with the loverboys?
“Come on, Kim” Mum said and hurriedly turned around, headed back to the car.
Jeanne’s Pov:
(In coma)
I was just a poor ugly girl who was always mocked and ridiculed by my peer mates because of the scar on my face.
I grew up in the hands of an abusive woman – Anna – who always told me I was dumped by my mother who was a murderer.
Not for once, did she ever show a single affection towards me, or something similar to
affection.
If not for the fact I had been smart enough to pas-s the scholarsh!pexams, I wouldn’t have had the opportunity of going to school at all.
I was treated like a slave – I barley ate, moved around in tattered clothes and ba-refooted.
I was a laughing stock and everyb©dy derived plea-sure in bullying me.
To me, love was a strange thing as I had no idea what it felt like. I had no idea what it meant to be loved.
The only thing that gave me a reason to be happy back then was music.
I sang whenever I was alone and one day, I had met with the popular leader of the loverboys – Theo.
I always saw him on TV and enjoyed all his songs together with the rest of the boys. And I felt they were all gods.
But that day, I had been alone, singing in the garden where I had gone to pick up trash. Theo showed up and to my greatest surprise, he told me he liked my voice.
I got scared and ran away.
But few weeks later, we met again.
He had knocked me down with his car and had taken me to the hospital.
He was so friendly and I couldn’t comprehend it because that was the first time someone was being that way to me.
Why was he different? I was poor, ugly and dirty. So, why was his attitude towards me different?
He asked me to be his friend, but I refused. I had no idea what that meant and I was so scared.
I was always scared.
He made me come visiting most of the time and at a point, I preferred spending the whole of my time with him because he was the only one who made me felt human. The only one who made me know what affection was all about.
I was still surprised to why he acted that way towards me, but I also bec@m£ so fond of him.
I don’t know if I’d say I fell in love with him because back then, I had no idea what love was all about.
But one thing was for sure, I liked him and always wanted to be around him.
He had wanted to take me away from Anna, but I declined because I wanted to wait for my mum. I always had a feeling she’d return someday for me. And even Anna said she dumped me, I still wanted to see her because I wanted to know what it felt like calling someone “mum”.
One day, Theo confessed his feelings to me.
He told me he loved me and that was the biggest shock of my life.
At that moment, I got a little feeling of what being in love meant.
At that moment, I felt I was in love because he was the only one I liked. He was so good to me and it struck me to the guts because I was just too ugly for someone like him.
Despite my appearance and background, he still cared for me and told me he loved me.
I had wanted to accept him, but was.was scared to. It was the first time someone was saying such thing to me and I had no idea how it should be done.
I told him to give me sometime because I didn’t want to make a wrong decision; or let me just say I was scared.
Yes, I really was.
It got to a point that I felt I was also in love with him, but I was just scared and naive.
Things were going on fine, but not until something happened.
It was Alex;
Yes, it was him.
My Alex.
He kidnapped me; uncannily, he did.
I still have no idea what his reasons were because I was sure I didn’t do anything to him.
I pleaded with him that night as he struggled to sed@t£ me.
He turned deaf ears to my plea-s and ended up abducting me and handing me over to some strange people.
The last thing I remembered was a woman – Megan’s mum – injecting me with something and ma-king me go into a de-ep sleep.
That was all and the next time my eyes went open, I found myself in an hospital with Mr Raymond beside me.
I couldn’t remember a thing from my past and I had no idea who I was.
But after that night at the bridge, when I heard alex say I was Olivia, the memories c@m£ flashing back. Everything.
Theo was my first crush; the only person that ever cared for me when everyb©dy else saw me as dirt. The only person that overlooked my ugly nature and made me feel human.
I’m the reason he bec@m£ monster, because Alex took me away from him. I’m the reason he went too de-ep into revenge and did lots of crazy things which also affected me.
He turned that way because of me.
Oh, God!
He’s In love with me; I’m his Olivia.
But Alex…I’m his Jeanne.
I’m in love with him.
I care about him – the same way I had cared for Theo.
The baby – my baby with Alex – it means a lot to me.
I’ve always wanted to train him with Alex by my side.
But, why does it seem so complicated now?
I can’t deny the fact that I liked Theo – and he also loved me.
Nor, Alex…I also love him as well and don’t want to lose him.
Theo was my first love – the guy I loved as Olivia.
But, Alex is my pres£nt love – the guy I love as Jeanne.
Why does this have to happen to me?.
What’s going on?
And this de-ep slumber that I’m in, I feel so scared coming out of it.
I’m scared of what the circu-mtance would be.
But, my baby…I don’t want to lose it. I just nee-d to be strong for it.
But, the whole thing’s so complicated.
I’m Theo’s Olivia.
And Alex’s Jeanne.
How do I explain it?
How do I get out of this?
Pen’s Pov:
I was so twitchy as I hurriedly folded the rest of the clothes into the bag.
I really hope Megan’s done packing up alre-ady.
We nee-d to get out of here.
I can’t believe the whole thing’s busted.
I tried so much to prevent this from happening. That was why I had taken her to a far away city and dumped her by the roadside.
But, that man – Mr Raymond – had picked her and adopted her, which would’ve been a good thing, but he brou-ght her back here instead and that was when I started feeling insecured.
Although, she had lost her memories, I was scared they might return if she got in contact with the lover boys. And now, it’s all happening.
I nee-d to go far away from here before something else happens.
I’m pretty sure the client must’ve known the truth has been spilled and he might be looking for me by now.
Although, I no longer work with the agency, I was the one who has handled the case and I’m sure he must be angrily searching for me.
He wanted a clean job.
He didn’t want Olivia dead. No; he just wanted me to take her away, erase the scar on her face and make her lose her memories so there wouldn’t be any link between her and the loverboys.
He wanted everything done neatly and warned me never to expo-se his identify.
But, now I’m scared that’s un-der probability, because if I get caught, I might have to reveal his identify.
Gosh! The whole thing’s a complete mess alre-ady.
I locked up the luggage and started rolling it down the stairs to the sitting room.
I found Megan there alre-ady, but she wasn’t with her bags.
“Are you done parking?” I asked and she folded her hands and sighed.
“Mum, we really nee-d to talk about this. What’s going on? Why’re we moving out?” She asked and I di-pped my hand into my hair, trying to control my anger.
Is this kid serious?
“Megan, for God’s sake! I’ve got no time to spend on aimless questions. I’ve told you I’d explain everything to you, but for now, we just nee-d to move” I snapped.
“But mum…”
“Megan, quit talking and go get your things!” I cut her off angrily and she huffed.
She slowly turned around and was about taking the stairs when we heard a knock on the door and she st©pped and looked at me.
“Are you expecting someone?” I asked and she shook her head.
I wasn’t expecting anyone as well.
Who could it be?
She left the stairs and went to the door to check it out and when she opened it, surprisingly, it were policemen.
Whaaat?
They were three in number and two had guns with them.
Megan flin-ched and moved back as they c@m£ into the house.
“Good day, ma’am. I’m inspector Clark and we have an arrest warrant for you. plea-se ma’am, we’d like you to follow us to the station” one of them brou-ght out his ID and said and my feet wo-bbled.
Oh, my God!
“I…You…You can’t do that. I…I haven’t done anything wrong” I stuttered nervously.
“plea-se ma’am, we’d want you to remain silent” another said as he brou-ght out a handcuff and c@m£ towards me.
“M…Mum?” Megan called in shock, staring at me.
My heart was beating so fast.
Who did this to me?
Alex…He promised he wouldn’t involve me with the police.
How can this happen?
Oh, God!
This cannot be.
What do I do?
The Loverboys
(She’s my sister?)
Grand finale #Season_2
Episode 30
By: Faith Lucky.
Alex’s Pov:
I couldn’t hold it anymore. I really wanted to see Jeanne at all cost.
After much pleadings, mum finally spoke to the doctor to free me of the handcuffs and they did.
Even if I told her I could walk on my own, she still supported me to the room where Jeanne was.
I walked in and found her lying quietly on the be-d, looking like someone who was in a de-ep slumber – so innocent.
Mum stood behind by the door, while I proceeded to the be-d so I could be close to Jeanne.
I stared at her as she looked so beautiful even in her sleep. Who would ever believe she was that same girl? So ugly and naive?
How did she get to change this much?
I took her hand into mine and k!$$£d it.
The doctor had said the baby was still intact.
But, for how long will it be safe if she remains in this condition?
Oh Jeanne!
What will her reaction be when she wakes up?
Will she hate me or still love me?
I know what I did to her was wrong, but I never wanted to. My hands were tied.
My mum’s life was at stake. I just wanted to save her.
But, that was why I kept looking for Pen after the incidence. I never gave up in looking for her cause I had a feeling she wouldn’t be dead.
I knew if they had wanted to kill her, they wouldn’t had gone throu-gh the stress and risk of ma-king me abduct her before handing her to them. They would’ve simply sp©tted her and killed her instead having my involved. I knew they had different plans for her.
That was why I felt she wasn’t dead and kept looking for her.
But, why does she have to turn out to be Jeanne? My Jeanne?
I have so many plans for her.
why does it have to be my Jeanne? The same girl I’ve been wishing to find and give back to Theo.
I placed her palm on my cheek and stared into her face.
I love you, Jeanne and I don’t ever want to lose you. plea-se, don’t hate me when the truth finally gets known to you. Just remember everything I’ve said to you and what you mean to me.
Mum c@m£ and tapped me from behind and that was when I noticed the tears that were soa-ked on her palms. I had actually been crying.
I cleaned off the tears from her palm and looked at mum who signalled me to stand so we could return to my room. She had told me she wouldn’t want me to stay long over here.
I looked back at Jeanne and planted a k!sson her forehead and mum supported me to stand afterwards.
I stood up and we left the room together and right outside the room, we met Carl, Daniel and Malcolm, who seemed to be waiting for us.
“Alex” Malcolm called as mum and I st©pped walking.
“How’re you feeling now?” Daniel asked and I t©uçhed my forehead.
“I’m better now.” I replied perfunctorily.
But really, I felt better. The only thing ma-king me feel weak was Jeanne.
“Um…We got a call from the police. They’ve gotten hold of the woman – Pen” Carl said and it gave me a little relief.
Finally, we might get to the bo-ttomof all these.
Why did she request for Olivia in exchange for my mum?
That bit-ch; she’s the reason all these is happening.
I can’t wait to l@ymy hands on her.
Immediately, I saw someone coming from behind and it made my heart leap. It was Theo.
He c@m£ in quietly with a brood look and the rest of the boys turned to have a look at him.
“Theo?” Malcolm called in surprise as he got to where we were.
I felt a slight pain in my heart as he stood in front of us. I never thought of seeing him anytime soon. I didn’t want to see him…I just wasn’t re-ady to.
Why’s he here?
“What re you doing here, Theo?” Carl asked with a huff, but Theo maintained a straight face.
He looked really pale and sick; I’ve never seen such look in his eyes before.
“I can’t believe you still have the guts to show up here after everything you’ve done, Theo” Malcolm also said angrily.
I just kept staring at him.
“plea-se…” he started with a crack in his voice.
“I just want to see Jeanne”
Carl scoffed and went ahead to hold him by his collars.
“Really? After pushing her off the bridge?!” He asked raucously but Theo didn’t react.
They had no idea Jeanne was Olivia yet.
I still haven’t told them about It.
“Let him go” I suddenly said and they all turned to look at me.
This time around, I was staring at the floor.
“He’s free to see her” I added and Carl let go of his collars to take a proper look at me.
“Are you serious, Alex? If I’m not mistaken, this guy actually…”
“plea-se Carl, just let him be” I interrupted him and he shook his head and walked out.
I looked at Theo who also stared back at me and slowly, he opened the door and went into the room.
Theo’s Pov:
I walked into the room and stood at a distance from the be-d, staring at Jeanne on the be-d.
hold on; that’s Olivia.
My Olivia.
I scoffed and took a step closer. Somehow, I actually felt scared being close to her.
I finally stood by the be-d and stared into her face as she sle-pt so soundly.
Oh, God!
Is this for real?
She’s Olivia?
How…How did this happen?
I t©uçhed her face and wept. I had almost given up when Alex told me about it.
What happened to her scar?
Why did they erase it?
Why did they make it so difficult for me to recognise her?
No wonder I found it difficult killing her when I returned.
I couldn’t explain it, I just never wanted to kill her. But since I wanted to get back at Alex, I decided to make her suffer.
Oh, God!
I hurt her so baldy. I almost killed her.
I made her go throu-gh excruciating pains.
How could I be so stupid? How could I do that to my Olivia? The only girl I ever loved?
I bent my head and wept bitterly and the tears dr!pp£dfrom my eyes to her shi-t.
So, she was alive the whole time? I searched for her, but couldn’t find her because she had a different look.
But, I shouldve searched dee-per. Why did I get so carried away by revenge?
Love turned me into a monster, but I never shouldve poured out my anger on her. I had no idea.
What have I done?
I placed her palm on my cheeks and wept uncontrollably.
This feeling…it’s worst than what I felt when Alex took her away from me.
I feel like giving up.
I’ll never forgive myself if something happens to her.
“plea-se Jeanne…” I found myself whimpering.
“I’m sorry”.
I’ve always been a good boy – a simple guy who was scared to love.
But, everything changed when I met her.
She was ugly, but I still liked her. I wanted her.
How did things get to change so drastically?
I almost killed the same lady I’ve been crazy about.
How could I do?
Why was I so dumb?
I cried bitterly for a long time. I wouldn’t know what to do if I lost her. She’s the only girl that’s ever been able to capture my heart.
What will she think about me when she wakes up? Will she ever forgive me?
Will her memories return? And will she remember I was her first love?
But…she’s pregnant for Alex.
Oh, God!
How did this happen?
Why does such misfortune have to be fall me?
Oh, God!
Jeanne!
Alex’s Pov:
I stood outside by the window and watch Theo as he kept crying in the room and I felt so weak.
What could possibly be running throu-gh his mind?
I know he must have a lot of regrets, but what else could he have in mind?
My greatest fear was there, but I didn’t want to think about it. I just didn’t want to. I couldn’t ba-re it.
I felt a hand t©uçh me and I sniffed.
“Come on, Alex, we nee-d to go back to the room” mum said, but I kept quiet and continued staring at the window.
I was so troubled and scared – scared of what might happen; cause one thing is for sure- I didn’t want to lose Jeanne.
Suddenly, I saw Kim and her mum coming in and her mum actually looked like someone who was being chased.
I turned away from the window to take a proper look at them as they walked in hurriedly and st©pped in front of me.
“Good day, Mrs Per…” mum tried greeting, but she cut her off.
“Alex, we nee-d to talk” she said in a de-ep breath and it got me curious.
I looked at Kim and she was staring back at me.
Does she have something to do with this?
“I’m looking for my daughter” Mrs Percival said and I flin-ched.
What daughter?
“Your daughter?” Mum asked, equally confused.
“It’s…It’s a long story, but, Alex, what do you know about a young girl with aa scar four years ago?” She asked, ma-king me more bemused.
A scar???
Four years ago?
“What…What re you talking about?” I asked, wondering if it was just a coincidence.
“I had left her in the care of a friend of mine when I had given birth to her and for years now, I’ve been searching for her.
“But today, I finally got to meet this friend of mine and she told me she went missing four years ago. And she also told me you guys had something to do with it” she explained anxiously.
No; this is not possible.
Could it be…
“Her name is Olivia” Kim ch!pped in and my eyes beamed.
What?
“Olivia?” I repeated with disbelieve and Mrs Percival nodded desperately.
I looked back at the window where she la-id and looked back at them.
“But, that’s…that’s Jeanne” I said and Kim’s jaws dropped.
This is unbelievable.
“What?” She skrie-ked.
Tbc
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