Mated to the Alpha triplets novel Chapter 9

Olivia

Ring! Ring!! Ring!!!

The sound of my alarm woke me up. I yawned and rolled over on the bed, my eyes shooting open when I saw the time on my alarm clock.

Oh my God, it’s 8:30 a.m., and I’m late for school. I cursed inwardly at the triplets as I jumped off my bed and headed to the bathroom. 

I brushed my teeth, had a quick shower and ran back to put on my clothes. I carried my bag and rushed down the stairs.

My parents were in the kitchen, my mom was placing plates on the table while my dad was sitting with his plate piled high in front of him.

Morning Mom, morning Dad, " I said as I breezed into the kitchen.

"Good morning, sweetheart," my mom replied, planting a kiss on my forehead. My dad gave me a warm smile as he chewed a mouthful of pancakes.

"Good morning, Olivia, how was your night?" he said, his mouth half full. I chuckled at his morning enthusiasm, knowing he was always a bit more cheerful after a good breakfast.

As I quickly grabbed a granola bar from the pantry and a banana from the fruit bowl, my dad looked at me with a teasing grin.

"Honey, aren't you going to join us for breakfast?" he asked, his eyes twinkling.

I sighed, "I wish I could, Dad, but I'm running late. Maybe tomorrow."

My mom handed me a packed lunch and patted my back. "Don't forget to eat this during lunch, dear. We don't want you going hungry."

"Thanks, Mom," I replied, grabbing my backpack and giving her a quick peck on the cheek.

Just then my phone rang, it was Josh calling

"Josh's here. Gotta go, bye!” I yelled as I ran out.

“Say hello to Josh for me!" My mum called out as I left the house.

Josh was waiting at the end of the driveway.

“Good morning, Josh,” I said as I approached him and we began walking to school together.

“Hey, Olivia. How are you doing?” He replied.

“Fine, you are late today.” 

“Yeah, I had to help my dad out with something and it took longer than we expected.” 

I nodded and we fell silent.

“You look a bit tired. Is everything okay?” He asked, breaking the silence a few minutes later.

“I’m good,” I replied curtly, as I thought about everything that happened the last couple of days.

He raised an eyebrow, giving me a look that I knew meant he didn't buy what I was saying.

As he opened his mouth to speak, I cut in and promised to tell him everything that had happened over the weekend, but we had to walk faster as we were already late.

After a couple of minutes, we were at the school entrance and the last person I wanted to see at that moment was standing in front of the school doors, seemingly waiting for someone. She started walking towards us when she saw me, a suspicious bright smile on her face.

“Olivia, good morning darling,” Helen said sweetly.

Before I could reply to her, she turned to Josh. “Hey Josh, good morning. It’s been a while.”

It was obvious Josh also felt uncomfortable with her presence but he still managed to reply to her.

“Good morning, Helen. Please, Helen, you don't have to pretend. It's not necessary, just treat me the way you always do.” I said and walked off before she could respond.

I was satisfied with the look she had on her face but I didn’t care. Josh ran after me and we both tried to enter the school building.

We couldn't as a barrage of students came rushing at us. Josh pulled me aside and we watched with open mouths as they all rushed over to a car that had just pulled into the parking lot. 

“It’s the triplets.” One of the ladies screamed.

I knew it was only those three devils that could have caused such an uproar.

Why show off when we all know you are rich?

I tossed my hair over my shoulder and headed into the building.