Olivia's P.O.V.

"LEAVE ME- NOOOOO LEAVE MEE-" I scream at the top of my lungs, scratching the face of an asshole.

That asshole narrows his eyes at me as he glares at me.

"STOP FUCKING GLARING AT ME AND LEAVE ME YOU FUCKING ASSH-mmmmm" I squirm against his hold as another asshole kept his palm on my mouth.

"God, you are making me feel like I am the kidnapper." That another asshole mumble.

I glare at him, struggling in first asshole's arms.

"Jack, let's go otherwise she will kill us with her glares." Michael gasps looking at me.

I bit his hands that's on my mouth.

"AHH OWWW WHAT THE FUCK- Olivia" He glares at me shaking his hands.

"WHAT THE FUCK IS WRONG WITH YOU BOTH- LEAVE ME-"

I yell on them again as Jack takes me towards home theatre.

"I DON'T WANT TO WATCH ANY MOVIE WITH YOU GUYS" I shut my eyes in frustration as Jack gently places me down on one of the plush seats. Michael’s already there, making sure I’m comfortable, adjusting the cushion behind my back as if I’m some fragile thing.

It’s almost irritating how careful they are with me right now, like I’ll break apart any second.

He bend down and made my legs comfortable on another seat, while Michael gives me a remote.

I know they’re trying to be nice, trying to make me feel better. But I don't want this. I don’t want to sit here and pretend everything’s okay.

"Please Olivia- we are getting bored and I know you are too. Let's watch movie, please" Michael shows his puppy dog eyes as I look at him in disgust.

While, Jack settles beside me comfortably, keeping his legs in same position like me.

"No, I fucking don't want to watch anything with anyone. I am happy in my room. You guys can watch any movie you want." I say, picking my phone to call my nurse so that she could take me from here.

But before I could call anyone, Jack snatches my phone.

"HEYYY GIVE IT TO ME-" I yell on him but he holds my hand in his hand and stare in my eyes.

"Michael bring snacks" He orders, still staring at me. I again struggle in his hold.

"Wait, I will call-" before he could say anything, Jack cuts him off with a stern glare, "You go and bring snacks for us."

His tone is firm, daring Michael to disobey it.

"Fucker" Michael scoffs and left from there.

Jack again turns his eyes towards me. His eyes soften.

"I'm not going to apologize to you cause I know what I did—or rather, what we did—w-we don't deserve your forgiveness. Heck, I won't even ask you to forgive me."

"That's good, because I'm not going to forgive any of you anytime soon," I scoff, looking away.

"I know, and I'm okay with it. It's not just Will's and Ethan's fault that they left you. It's mine too. I left you. I left you alone. I promised I'd protect you from everything, but I failed." He clenches his jaw, his eyes glistening slightly with tears.

I raise my eyebrow at him. Suddenly, what happened ?

He looks down and sighs, "I know you can't forgive us. But, I want to earn your forgiveness. Please let me do that."

I stare at him blankly.

"So, you think forcing me to watch a movie with you guys will make me forgive you?" I chuckle dryly. "Don't be so delusional."

"Don't worry, I'm not delusional. I know this won't earn me forgiveness, and trust me, I don't even want you to forgive me like this," he says, squeezing my hand a little.

I look at him.

That's Jack Hernandez. He never shows any emotion to us. When I was a child, I always thought Jack was the strongest of all because he never showed his pain. I always believed he didn't love us because he never expressed his feelings to any of us. He's the hot-headed one in our family, which is why he never got into a relationship—he just doesn't know how to express his feelings. So, hearing him saying these words literally made me feel overwhelmed.

But, I don't care. Yet.

"I am going to kill that fucker, tomorrow." I flinch slightly hearing harsh tone.

Michael comes in with a lot of snacks, but his expression is serious.

Needless to say, Michael followed in Jack's footsteps when it comes to anger. After Jack, Michael is the angriest in our family.

He slips his phone into his pocket, settles beside me on the other side, and looks at us with a grin.

"Movie decided, guys ?"

I look at another side. I am not at all in mood to watch anything. I already watched everything in these two months.

"Olivia decide something nice. We will watch that." He says, again handling me the remote.

Suddenly, an idea strikes me, and I smirk slightly.

"Sure," I say, taking the remote from his hands.

Scrolling through the movies, I click on the one I know they'll hate.

"Barbie ?" Michael frowns, looking at me, but I just shrug my shoulders.

For a moment, I expect them to change their minds, to leave me alone like I intended. But to my surprise, they both settle in their seats and say nothing more.

You want to watch a movie with me, right ? Fine, Then, let's watch it.

Smirking, I press play, waiting for them to break, to roll their eyes and walk out. But they don’t. They keep watching, even when the opening credits roll with bright pink sparkles and cheery music.

Michael slightly frown while Jack crosses his arms and leans back.

Glaring at them, I clench my jaw.

Let's see how long they can last.

Minute by minute, I watch them, waiting for signs of discomfort or annoyance.

Fuck, where is their male ego ?

If Ethan or William were in his place I would have accepted it, but Jack ? Michael ? They are watching Barbie with me ?

I can't believe they’re still sitting through this. They’re supposed to leave by now, but they just… don’t.

I glance over at them, seeing how they’re actually focused on the movie. A small sigh escapes Jack’s lips, but he stays put. Michael seems amused, probably by how ridiculous the plot is, but he doesn’t say a word. I’m stunned by their patience. He even hums a tone of barbie.

The movie is still going on but I just can't focus on the movie. My gaze drifts from the screen to their faces. Jack looks a bit bored but still glued to the screen, while Michael's lips curve into a slight smile at a funny scene. I almost forget about the movie entirely, lost in this unexpected sight.

" 'Every day is a big day when you’re Barbie.' Well, I guess we’ve been doing life wrong, Jack !" He says this with exaggerated seriousness, making Jack chuckle.

I watch them. Those are the brothers I missed. The brothers who will do everything with me forgetting their male ego.

I missed these things in these years. I was craving for this. I was craving for their attention. For their love. But I never get it.

I stare at them as an old memory cross my mind.

💭 Flashback 💭

I am sitting in the middle of the living room, with a big pout on my face and my arms crossed tightly over my chest. I look at my brothers, all three of them, sitting around me but not really with me.

Jack is on the chair, his nose buried in his phone, looking all serious. Noah is slouched on the couch next to me, his thumbs moving so fast across the screen like he’s trying to beat some high score. And Michael…well, Michael is sitting on the floor with his back against the sofa, grinning at whatever’s on his phone.

Meanies.

I huff loudly, trying to get their attention.

But, nothing.

They are not even looking at me. Not cool.

I feel a little storm brewing in my tummy.

Why aren’t they looking at me ?

They’re my brothers; they should always look at me!

I try again, huffing even louder this time, my cheeks puffing up.

Noah let out a chuckle as while Jack has a small smile on his face. I narrow my eyes at them.

They are smiling at their phones but not even looking at me.

So not cool.

That's it. I’ve had enough.

I stand up quickly and stomp over to Michael. Without thinking, I smack him on the head. Not too hard, but just enough to make him notice me. He looks up instantly, his eyes narrowing at me like I’ve done something terribly naughty. He glares at me.

"I am sad," I declare, with the most serious face I can make. I hope my big eyes are all sparkly and sad-looking like in the movies.

Michael just squints at me, like he's trying to figure out if I'm serious. Noah and Jack both start laughing at me, which makes me huff again, crossing my arms tighter. "And I am angry too," I add, sticking my chin up.

Noah, still chuckling, pulls me into his lap and kisses the top of my head, "So desparate for attention, huh little girl ?" He says kissing my cheeks again and again.

I huff looking at another side.

“Why are you sad ?” he asks, smiling down at me.

I poke my bottom lip out even more. “I want to watch a movie !” I say, my voice a little whiny, but they have to know I’m serious about this !

Jack reaches over and squeezes my nose, ruffling my hair. “Then go and watch, little one,” he says in his deep voice.

But that’s not what I want !

I jump up from Noah's lap and cup Jack's cheeks in my tiny hands. I stretch up on my tippy toes so he can see my eyes better. “I want to watch with you guys !” I say, giving him my best puppy dog look.

Jack stares at my face. His eyes softens, and he kisses me right on my nose, making me giggle a little. “Okay then…let's watch,” he agrees. I feel my heart do a little happy dance inside my chest.

Suddenly, Michael yells, “Yes ! We will watch Power Rangers !” and I scrunch my nose.

Ew, no. I don’t want to watch that !

Noah laughs again and pulls me back onto his lap, peppering my face with lots of tickly kisses. I can’t help but giggle, my giggles turning into full-blown laughter. “You’re adorable, Baby,” he says, making me feel all warm inside.

Once I calm down, I take a deep breath and say, “No, can we watch Frozen…please ?” I try to make my eyes look as big and shiny as I can, hoping it works.

Their eyes widen comically. I giggle seeing Michael's expression.

“No! That's too girly… I am not going to watch that.” He crosses his arms and shakes his head like he’s made the biggest decision in the world.

I huff. Crazy boy don't know about Elsa.

Jack looks at me and says, "Frozen will be lil bit boring, princess... Let's watch something more interesting like Jumanji ?"

I look at him with wide eyes. My lips turned down and my eyes starting to water just a tiny bit.

Jack groans, “Oh God, you’re a little rascal,” he mutters, but I can see his face softening again.

I giggle at that.

"She can make all of us agree just by looking at us with those doe eyes of her." Noah chuckles as I giggle more.

He finally shuts his eyes like he’s been defeated. “We are going to watch Frozen, and that’s decided.” He opens one eye and points at Michael. “Even you too.”

"Not fair... Last time, when I looked at you like that, you called me dolphin." Michael glares at Jack, to which he rolls his eyes.

I laugh at that.

"Let's go and watch the movie, darling." Noah smiles, ruffling my already messy hair.

I bounce back onto the couch between Noah and Jack as Michael grumbles and flops onto the other side.

💭 Flashback Ends 💭

"Olivia" Jack’s voice breaks through my thoughts, and I realize he’s waving his hand in front of my face, concern etched on his face.

I look at him with slight tears in my eyes as I mutter, "I always craved for your attention. Since childhood, I always wanted your attention to me only."

Jack stares at me with some emotions in his eyes, "I know"

"You know, I lose that game with Meloni because I want you to comfort me the same way you did to Meloni. B-But- you didn't. You celebrated her victory with her. Do you know, I felt so worthless at that time ?" I mumble, looking at the screen infront of me.

I could see Michael looking at us seriously from my peripheral vision.

"I don't want to spoil your mood but isn't it the truth ? After William and Ethan left, I was closest to you and y-you promised me that you will always p-protect me, Jack. But eventually, y-you left me too." I leans a little and close my eyes.

"Tell me, Jack, how am I going to believe you that you are not going to leave me again ?" I mumble as a lone tear escapes from my closed eye.

I felt him pulling me towards himself as I let him. Too tired to fight. I felt his hand on my cheek that wiped my tear.

I felt his hands in my hair as he gently massages my scalp lulling me to sleep.

"I will win your trust" I heard him whisper as I felt a kiss on my head and I am out like a light.

<<°>>~<<°>>

"They are looking cute... Let them sleep for sometime, Hazel"

"As much as I want them to sleep, Mike, I can't. It's time for dinner. They need to eat something."

"Jack....wake up" I felt a movement beside me as I buried my face deeper.

"What ?" I heard a groggy voice beneath me.

"It's time for dinner. Wake up."

I felt someone shake me slightly. I whinn and look at another side. I felt a hand, stroking my hair softly.

"Wake up, Olivia, it's time for dinner. Eat something then you can sleep." I groan and open my half eyes, annoyingly.

"I don't want to eat" I sigh, closing my eyes again. My face again buried to a hard pillow. I frown when I suddenly felt my pillow shake slightly and I heard a deep laugh too close.

In an instant, I look up only to realise that I slept on Jack's chest.

What is he doing here ?

All the thoughts of movie time come crashing to me as I immediately look around only to see Hazel, Michael and Mason are standing around us, watching the scene infront of them, more specifically watching me.

"No Olivia, you have to eat. You have to take medicines too." Hazel says.

"I will eat later. I want to sleep now." I mutter looking for my phone.

"You can sleep later, after eating, dear." She says softly.

"Hazel please, don't pressurize me. I don't want to eat anything right now. Please." I told her, calmly.

"Olivia don't make me repeat myself. You have to take medicines and for that you need to eat-"

"To hell with the medicines. I already told you I won't eat anything." I say, slightly frustrated.

"Olivia, calm down" Jack says, gently, "Eat atleast some bites then you can sleep"

I glare at him.

It's so fucking irritating.

"I don't fucking want anything." I grit my teeth.

"Olivia if you want us to leave you alone then you have to eat." Michael looks at me blankly.

I stare at him annoyed and then look at everyone, "Ugghh... You'all are so annoying..."

They chuckle, making me more annoyed than I already am !

"Olivia umm" Mason clears his throat and says, "Let's eat together"

I narrow my eyes at him, "No"

"Please Olivia, like old-"

"No. Please. I want to eat in my bedroom." I say, coldly.

"But-" Before Mason could say anything, Hazel interrupts, "Mason"

He sighs and stay quiet.

"Can we go to your room now ?" Hazel asks me. I nod.

Before she could help me to sit on the wheelchair, Jack interrupts, "Hazel, you go and bring her food. I will take her to her room."

I narrow my eyes at him, "No. No need. I can go by myself."

He sighs, "I know you can go by yourself but I just want to help. Can I, please ?"

I roll my eyes at that, "Like you ever asked my permission for anything. Anyways, like I said, I can go by myself. I don't need your help."

Jack narrows his eyes at me, "Actually, you are right. I never asked your permission for anything, so-" he says and lifts me up in his muscular arms.

"HEYY HEYY- LET ME DOWN-" I squirm against his hold, as he walks towards my room. He rolls his eyes.

"Sshhh ... Princess... Is it necessary to scream everytime, I pick you up, huh ?" He whispers kissing my head.

"Uggghhhh... You are so fucking irritating" I grit my teeth, pinching his bicep.

"Feels like an ant bite" He smirks down at me, before placing me down on the bed gently.

"Now leave" I spat.

"Not even a simple thank you, princess ?" He looks at me, blinking his eyes innocently.

I look at him in disgust.

"I already told you that I can go by myself. I don't need your help." I scoff looking at other side.

"I am just joking. Chill." He suddenly says softly, ruffling my hair and left. I glare at his back.

"UGGGHHH WHY THE FUCK THESE PEOPLE ARE TREATING ME LIKE THIS ?" I yell in frustration as I throw my pillow in anger against the wall.

<<°>>~<<°>>

Author's P.O.V.

Each and every eye watching closely. William, Ethan, Noah, Sophia. Their eyes glued to Olivia as the doctor conducts his daily check-up.

He carefully examines Olivia’s chart first, nodding to himself before looking up at her with a reassuring smile.

“Okay, Olivia,” the doctor begins softly, “let’s see how you’re doing today.”

He takes her hand in his and gently feels her pulse, then checks her reflexes by tapping lightly on her knees. Olivia just sits there, her face calm, but there’s a glimmer of hope in her eyes.

The doctor moves on to her legs. He takes one of her feet and gently bends her toes upward, testing for any signs of movement or discomfort. Olivia doesn’t flinch or react at all—she just watches his every move carefully.

The doctor’s face remains composed and calm, but the lack of response from her legs doesn’t go unnoticed by him or anyone else in the room. He glances up at her, giving her an encouraging smile. "You’re doing well, Olivia," he says softly, "everything looks fine."

Olivia’s face lights up a little, her lips twitching into a small smile. “Are my legs okay ?” she asks, her voice barely above a whisper, but filled with hope that almost makes everyone else in the room hold their breath.

The doctor’s smile doesn’t falter, but there’s a gentleness in his eyes as he looks at her. “Your legs are in good shape, physically,” he reassures her. Olivia's hope blooms a little more.

She pauses, her fingers twisting nervously in her lap before she asks, more quietly, “Can I ever… will I ever walk again ?”

The hope in her eyes doesn't go unnoticed by anyone in the room.

William feels a sharp, painful twist in his chest, his heart clenching so tight he can barely breathe. He looks down, his jaw tightening, unable to meet Olivia's hopeful gaze.

Ethan sighs looking at another side. Seeing her like this physically pains him.

Sophia swallows hard, her eyes already misting with tears, while Noah’s hands grip the chair he’s leaning on, his knuckles white.

The doctor pauses for a moment, choosing his words carefully. Even his heart aches seeing the 16 year old girl like this.

He offers Olivia a warm smile, one filled with kindness but also caution. "I’m going to write down some medicines for you,” he says softly, his tone calm. “Don’t worry, Olivia. We are doing everything we can.”

His words are gentle, but everyone can sense the underlying truth—he doesn’t want to raise her hopes too high.

Olivia nods slowly, her smile fading a bit, but she tries to keep her composure. The doctor then turns towards William and says, "Mr. Hernandez, I need to speak with you outside for a moment."

Ethan and Sophia exchange worried glances, while Olivia and Noah frown slightly, sensing something isn’t right.

William gives her a reassuring nod before following the doctor out of the room, his heart pounding in his chest.

Once they’re outside, William’s concern spills out immediately, “Doctor, is she…is she okay ?”

The doctor gives a small nod. “Yes, she is okay…at least physically she is,” he replies, but there’s a weight to his words that makes William’s heart sink further.

Ethan steps out, joining them. “What do you mean, doctor ?” he asks, his voice tinged with worry.

The doctor sighs, his face turning a bit more serious. “When you first brought Olivia in, you mentioned that she often seems irritated, frustrated, or upset. That's understandable, given her situation. But what you’re seeing is more than just physical exhaustion—she's mentally exhausted. She is tired, not just of being physically constrained but of thinking too much, of worrying and feeling trapped.”

William frowns, "Mentally Exhausted ?"

"Yes Mr.Hernandez" Doctor nods, "It's not easy to know that you can't walk for the rest of the life-"

"What the hell are you saying, doctor ?" William interrupts her with a cold and dangerous glare, "You just told her that she is fine and you will provide medicines and then now you are saying she can't walk. Are you out of your mind-" Before he could say anything, Ethan interrupts him.

"Will, Calm down" he says gently, "Let him speak"

"I am sorry, Mr. Hernandez. I don't mean that. I want to say that, she is really very strong that she can endure all these things. I am not a psychiatrists, I don't know what's going on in her mind. But I am a doctor, I know very well what types of thoughts these patients can have. She might be having constant feeling of being burden on her family. She might be thinking that her career ruined. Many types of destructive thinkings can going on in her mind."

Doctor chooses his words carefully this time.

William and Ethan's heart race in their chest.

Destructive Thinkings ?

"I don't want to scare you but sometimes these patients can have a suicidal thoughts too. You are very lucky that she is enduring all these things bravely."

William's breath hitches.

She was going to stab herself, Will.

Noah's voice booms in his mind. His heart clenches remembering the vulnerable sight of his sister.

Ethan gulps slightly as he digest the information, "What can we do ?” he asks, his voice low but desperate.

The doctor continues, “How many times has she been out of the house since the accident ?”

Ethan exchanges a quick glance with William. “Only once or twice,” he admits.

"And what about before the accident ? Did she go out of the house before the accident ?" 

They nod.

The doctor nods knowingly. “That’s part of the problem,” he explains. “Her mind is stuck in the same environment, dealing with the same thoughts over and over. Staying indoors all the time is only adding to her mental fatigue. She needs to experience new surroundings, new stimuli. Take her out somewhere, even if just for a short trip. It will help her mind to relax and distract her from her current situation.”

They listen each and every thing carefully.

"Staying indoor for 24/7... Staying Constantly in same place is increasing her overthinking. That's why, she is easily getting irritated by everything or anything. She is frustrated because of her overthinking. She maybe feels like she is going to live like this her whole life. She maybe thinks like she is constraint to bed and wheelchair her whole life now. Change her thinking, Mr. Hernandez. Show her even if she can't walk, she is not bined with wheelchair, bed or her room only."

Ethan and William look at each other and nod. Their eyes hold concern, fear and a hope.

"Try to change her environment otherwise she can fall into depression, Mr. Hernandez" Doctor says, sympathetically.

William takes a sharp breath but nod his head.

"And also," Doctor adds, "I would also suggest contacting a physiotherapist. A physiotherapist will help her maintain muscle tone and strength, even if she isn’t walking yet. Regular exercises will prevent muscle atrophy and joint stiffness, which are common when someone is immobilized for a long period. It also helps in maintaining blood circulation, reducing pain, and improving overall well-being.”

"Ohk... We will take care of it." William says, calmly this time.

He knows they need to do more to help Olivia, and hearing it from the doctor makes it clear what their next steps should be.

The doctor smiles kindly. “Remember, it’s not just about her legs. It’s about her spirit, too,” he says before turning to leave. “If you need any more guidance, feel free to reach out to me anytime.”

Ethan smiles back, "Thank you, Doctor."

"It's my duty, Mr. Hernandez." Doctor smiles and walks away.

As the doctor walks away, William takes a deep breath, trying to steady his emotions. He knows they have a long road ahead, but he also knows they need to start helping Olivia in every way possible, both physically and mentally.

Ethan squeezes his shoulder gently.

"We will do everything in us. Don't worry, she will walk again." He gently says, comforting his elder brother.

They know , they have to be strong for Olivia, for her healing journey that lies ahead.

"Hmm. Plan a trip, Ethan."

To Be Continued...

There is not much in this chapter, so for that, I am sorry, guys... 💖.

From next chapter, we will see family time... Their bonds with each other and maybe some new bonds formation too.

Stay tuned for it 😉.

Again sorry for this boring chapter, My Princesses 🌹.

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Published : 2nd September 2024.

Total words : 4490 words 😁.