Chapter 72: Action Speaks Louder Than Word

Oliver's POV

Declan and I are already inside our classroom, and since Victoria told us to go ahead, I was looking at the door waiting for her to get inside our classroom. When Lana got inside without her, I suddenly felt worried about what was going on, and when I got up to talk with Victoria's best friend, our teacher got inside the classroom, and I didn't have a choice but to return to my seat.

"Lana, where is Victoria?" I asked her right away after our teacher left our room, and I could see it on her face that something was off.

"She suddenly felt ill, Oliver; she went home." She replied, and I could tell Lana was lying.

"Come on, Lana, please, tell me what exactly happened?" I begged her, and she smiled weakly at me.

"Oliver, do you think I will attend class if something is wrong with my best friend? I will be the first one to be there for her. You need to relax, okay? Victoria is fine, she has a headache, and I accompanied her to the infirmary, but she texted me she had gone home and decided not to attend the entire afternoon class." She responded, and I released a sigh of relief.

"Are you sure about that, Lana?" I asked again, and she laughed.

"Oh, I know it; you are so crazy about my best friend, don't you?" She asked while she was still giggling.

"Yeah, I am, and I don't want anything to happen with her, Lan," I replied, and she smiled widely at me.

"Nothing will happen to her, Oliver. Victoria is safe, besides she is a big girl, she is almost eighteen, and she will be an adult soon." She replied, and Lana had no idea who her best friend was and how I wished she would know the real identity of Victoria.

"Okay, thank you, Lan," I said, and I felt disappointed when I looked at my phone. I haven't received any messages from her, and I couldn't stop myself from feeling hurt since she could have texted me because I can get out of this school any time since I don't need good grades; I am just a dummy student after all.

"Welcome, don't worry; I will text you if something happens with my best friend." She said, and I nodded at her, and we walked together towards our next subject. I ended up scribbling on my notes the entire class.

"Are you okay?"Declan asked as we made our way to the Academy exit, and I was looking under the big tree hoping Victoria would be there.

"I don't know, Lana said; Victoria was okay; I texted her so many times, but she didn't reply, and I couldn't stop from worrying," I responded.

"Hey, you don't need to worry about her, Oliver. If she went home, it means she was safe. Nicklaus is home, so I don't think something will happen to your girlfriend. Don't be too clingy, okay?" He declared, and I laughed.

Declan and I ended up at my house since we both skipped class, and it feels like we are undoubtedly high school students. We talked about our plans for Victoria's birthday, and just thinking about that day made my entire body feels so hot as I remembered the gift she asked from me; it was so cute of her to implore me such a thing, and I couldn't wait to give Victoria what she wants on her birthday.

"Are you blushing?" Declan asked as he looked at my face before he drank his soda.

"Nope, I am not," I responded as I tried to look around my place.

"I think I should head back to the Winner estate now, and I think my girlfriend will no longer think I am clingy, right, Declan?" I asked, and he chuckled.

"Yeah, you can go home now; I am sure your girlfriend will not know you missed class this afternoon," Declan responded.

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"As if Lana and Victoria don't talk every night," I said.

"Well, tell her the truth that we spent the afternoon together; I am sure Victoria will understand." She responded.

"Of course, I know she will," I replied as I got up from the sofa.

I drove straight to Victoria's house after dropping Declan at his apartment. When I arrived at the Winner mansion, I knew right away that Niklaus and Zafirah were not around since I hadn't seen anyone in the living room, not even the maids, and I didn't see Art too. I ascended the stairs, and then I ran towards her room, and I knocked until my knuckles hurt, but there was no reply. I slowly turned the knob on her door, and I smiled when I realized she didn't lock her door.

I got frustrated when I saw Victoria's bed was empty, and I wondered where she went. And I am so tempted to text or call her father, but I don't want to bother Nick. I smiled as I realized she was with her parents, and I knew she needed time to be alone with her mom and dad since she hadn't seen them for a long time.

I got out of Victoria's room feeling so down, and I had never felt this way before, and I couldn't believe there would be a time that I would miss someone this way. We have been together this morning, and it feels like it has been a long time since I've seen her, and I realized what I felt for Victoria is something I can't fight, and I am just glad I conceded, or else I will end up miserable.

I was leaning on the headboard of my bed while I was browsing on my laptop the Financial Report sent to me by my accountant, and I smiled as I realized even if I wasn't there, my staff is reliable. And I couldn't believe the increase of our revenue for the second quarter, and I am so pleased, and if I am in Gallant; I am sure I have already thrown a party for my staff, but it could wait.

I realized I couldn't come back to my place without taking Victoria with me, and I am so excited for that day to come. I am sure that would be one of the best days of my life, and I couldn't wait to tell her who I am. I shut down my laptop, and when I looked at my watch, it was already time for dinner. I got out of my room, hoping they were already home, but I became disappointed when I found the maid waiting for me to serve my meal. 

"Oliver, please come to my house and get your girlfriend." My pulse quickened as I read Lana's message, and I realized Victoria was with her and not with her parents, and I am sure something was going on.

"Lan, please tell me honestly what is going on? She won't answer my text and call, and now you are the one texting me and not her. She is my girlfriend, and I am so worried about her, about us." I quickly typed my response, and I could feel my heart racing as I waited for her reply.

"She loves you, Oliver, and you don't need to worry about her feelings for you since I am sure my best friend is crazy about you; all you can do is be honest with her." She said, and I suddenly felt worried if she found out I am no longer an eighteen-year-old High School student but the CEO of my own company.

"Tell Victoria nothing is going on with Keisha and you," Lana added, and it dawned on me, it is all about Keisha, and I combed my hair with my fingers. I know from the very start that Keisha would make my relationship with Victoria difficult, and I am sure she will do her best to ruin what we have. I got up and left the dining hall at once. 

I took a quick shower since I wanted to look fresh in front of Victoria, and I jogged towards the parking lot and fled the house immediately, and I drove almost exceeding the maximum speed limit. 

I parked in front of Lana's main door, and I could see the surprised look on Victoria's face the moment she saw me, and I knew she didn't expect I would be there to take her home. I could see the sadness on her face that she was trying to hide. And she said goodbye to Lana, and I met her halfway, and I took her hand, and I helped her settle on my car before I sat on the driver's seat. She was silent the entire ride, and it was killing me, and I didn't know what to do to make her feel better.

"Are you okay, Victoria?" I asked her when we got inside the house, and I could tell her parents were back since I saw their car in the garage, and I felt glad they were not in the vicinity.

"I don't know, Oliver." She softly said, and I was speechless since I didn't know how to soothe her until we reached the second floor, and I felt glad she ceased walking in front of her bedroom door.

"Do you want to talk about it?" I asked, and she shook her head.

"Not yet. I want to be alone for now, Oliver." She said, and I could tell she was hurting.

"Victoria, please, believe me when I say I never believed in love until the day I met you. I have never felt this way. I love you." I said, and I couldn't take it anymore. I took her into my arms even if she tried to push me away, but I didn't budge. And I kissed her passionately on the lips, and I felt glad Victoria kissed me back hungrily.. And one thing, I am certain action speaks louder than a word.

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