Mated to the Alpha triplets

Chapter 44 Back to school

Olivia’s POV

I rolled over on my bed, reluctant to get up from bed, as the sun shone through my windows onto my face.

Just then my stomach grumbled. "Oh, I’m so hungry. I need food,” I muttered.

Still groaning, I covered my face with my pillow and reached out for my phone on the table beside my bed.

What time is it? I should go help Mom with breakfast.

I blearily opened my eyes and croaked in shock when I saw the time. I shoved my covers and jumped off the bed. It was 7:30 a.m.

“Oh, no no no. I’m late for school,” I said as I charged off to the bathroom. I took a quick shower and hurriedly put on my clothes. As I dashed out of my room and hurried down the stairs to the living room, I dialed Josh's number and when he picked up, he was yawning and he was mumbling sleepily like he also had not gotten out of bed.

“Hey, it’s almost 8:00 a.m. Aren't you going to school today?” I shouted at him.

“What? Fuck, it's late. You will have to go to school without me. I will catch up with you later. I don’t want you to get to school late because of me.” He said.

“When you wouldn’t stop talking to Gwen on the phone all night long,” I said teasingly and hung up without waiting for his response.

The two lovebirds must have stayed up all night talking to each other again, even though we just got back from visiting her.

I sniffed appreciatively as I headed into the kitchen.

Hmm, pancakes.

Just as I was about to enter, I bumped into my mom who was leaving the kitchen.

“Morning, Mom,” I said as I gave her a hug while scanning the room for my dad.

“Morning, my love. I guess you must have been really exhausted by your trip. You woke up late.” She said as planted a big kiss on my forehead.

“Why didn’t you wake me up then?” I asked pouting as I walked over to the dining table and began stuffing the pancakes that were laid out on the table into my mouth.

“I didn’t want to disturb my sleeping beauty.” She replied as she walked into the kitchen. She returned with my food packed in a bag and then handed it over to me.

“Thanks, Mom," I muttered absently as I strapped on my backpack. "Where is Dad?” I asked as he was nowhere to be found.

“Oh, he got a call from the office that his attention is urgently needed.” She said.

“Is everything alright? Dad's not in trouble at work, is he?” I asked worriedly.

The company my dad worked for had hit a rough patch the previous year and had laid off some workers. I remembered how anxious my parents had gotten whenever he had to go to work or got a call from the office. Thankfully, the company had eventually recovered and my dad hadn't been laid off.

My dad loved his work and was paid really well, and it was one of the reasons my parents and I remained in our pack despite the discrimination we faced.

“Of course not, honey. Your dad is an easygoing person and also works diligently. I think he only needed to clarify something.”

“Oh okay,” I said with a nod, relieved.

“Oh Mom, I need to run to school. I’m late already,” I said as I checked the time on my wristwatch.

“You are heading to the palace after class, right?” My mom asked with a worried expression written all over her face.

I nodded at her and then she said, “I want you to know that I and your father respect your decision and we are fine with whatever it is you decide and say to the Alpha.”

“I actually had a change of heart, Mom. I’m not going to lose my mates to anyone and I won’t allow Helen to get to me. I will attend her birthday party and see what she is up to. I think it would be best for me to keep my enemy close. I'll be able to study her and also protect myself from her evil machinations," I said.

“That’s the spirit, my girl. I love what you just said and it truly proves that you are my daughter.” My mom said, smiling.

I hugged her and ran out of the house to head to school. I got to school a bit late and I quickly rushed to my classroom. Fortunately, the first class was put on hold due to a meeting the teachers were having. I scanned the classroom for the presence of the triplets and Helen but they were nowhere to be found.

But I saw their car outside, where are they? I thought to myself as I moved to my seat.

I ignored the way the rowdy class immediately became silent as soon as I was noticed. Whispers and giggles followed me as I walked over to my seats.

What did I expect? I am sure that the news about me being flogged in the palace has already been spread throughout the entire school. Once again, I'm the news fodder for the entire school.

I was busying myself with taking out my books and preparing for class when Mrs Claire made an announcement over the speaker. She asked for my presence in her office during lunch. I cursed inwardly as the whispers grew louder and more eyes fixated on me.

Don't you all have better things to do than to stare and gossip? I miss Josh already. Where on earth is he? He should be here by now.

After about ten minutes, I realized that the teacher’s meeting must have been taking longer than expected because our teacher hadn't come in yet and raucous noise could be heard from the other classrooms. I placed my head on my table with the intention of taking a short nap. Just then Tina and Trisha knocked on my table.

“Hello, Olivia," Tina said, giggling mischievously.

I ignored them and pointedly stared at the whiteboard in front of the class.

Fuming that I was ignoring them, Tina yelled at me. “Who the hell do you think you are, Olivia the traitor? Helen was so kind to you and only wanted to keep your company but you slapped her.”

I snorted derisively but still said nothing.

She suddenly grabbed my hair and I winced in shock and pain. I wanted to stand up and retaliate, but I remembered what had happened when we were at the beach, so I calmed myself down, knowing it could be another trap. I wondered if she had one of her minions secretly recording our interactions.

I took a deep breath and asked her, as politely as I could, to release my hair. All the members of our class began laughing, while the others surrounded us as if egging us on to fight there and then.

They called me sort of names while some even brought out their phones to record me. Just then Josh came in.

He ran over to my side and pulled me away from Tina. He was so angry that he raised his hand to slap her. I quickly grabbed onto his hand, stopping him and holding him back. He turned to me and asked if I was alright.

Tina, whose face had paled when Josh raised his hand, soon regained her boldness and spoke up.

“I bet you don’t want to be flogged, Josh Corwan.” She said, smirking. Content is property of NôvelDrama.Org.

I knew she was trying to provoke Josh but I was glad he was able to hold himself back. I would have hated it if he had gotten himself into trouble just because of me. Just then, Helen and the triplets came in with Helen clinging onto Lucien. The two were acting like a newly wedded couple and I almost regretted my decision to go back to the palace.

“Oh, Olivia you are back,” Helen said, as she approached me. Josh pulled me closer to his side as if he was shielding me from her.

I peeped around him to take a look at the triplets who were standing still without saying a word. Helen got to me and when she saw how messy my hair was, she scolded Tina and Trisha which made the two grumble as they walked back to their seats.

I sneered, but that didn't deter her as she pulled me into a hug. “Welcome back, Liv. We all missed you.”

I only pulled away from her, thanking her for her concern.

“Oh, I got your invite and I’m definitely going to show up for your birthday party,” I added.

“Really?” She asked.

“Yes.”

Just then, the whole class turned to her as Tina yelled, “But Helen, you said I will be the first person to get your birthday invite.”

Everyone started talking all at once as well, asking for their invites. Smiling like a queen, Helen told them they would get the invitation soon and the class was silent.

Helen walked back to the triplets who were now sitting but still occasionally glancing back at us. I ignored them and Josh and I also sat down. Not long after we were seated, Logan approached me with a gift bag. It was so neatly wrapped that one would be able to tell what the gift was.

The whole class stared at us in fascination as he stopped in front of me handing out the bag to me.

He said, not bothering to keep his voice down, “We are sorry Liv. We want you back in the palace.”

"What?!" The whole class shouted in unison.