Seto Kaiba's Ray of Light Part 3: Invitations and Namecalling
I sighed as I took a sip of my iced tea. Not long after we all got back, it started getting warmer so Joey made up some of his mom's famous sweet tea.
"Ah, that's awesome, Joey. Your mom's iced tea recipe is tasty."
"Eh, no biggie. I liked it so much as a kid I decided to copy the recipe."
"Hey, man. How are things with your mom, anyway?"
Joey looked at Tristan and smiled.
"They're better than ever. We talk on the phone at least two or three times a week now, and I visit every other weekend. I actually have plans to visit her for her birthday soon."
"Wow, Joey. That's awesome!"
I looked back at the coffee table in front of me, a Duel Monsters game in progress. Since it's been a long time since she played the game, I decided to teach Olivia how to play and help her brush up on her skills. She put down Monster Reborn in order to revive her Dark Magician Girl. After destroying my Kuriboh, my lifepoints got reduced to 1500.
"Yes! I've gotten the lead again!"
I smiled and drew another card.
"You're playing well, Olivia. Unfortunately, I'm just a little bit better than you."
A knock was heard and Tristan went downstairs to answer the door. I sacrificed my monsters and summoned my trusty Dark Magician. Once I used Dark Hole to destroy her Dark Magician Girl, I attacked her lifepoints directly and they fell to zero.
"No! I was so close!"
"You played a good game, Olivia. With a little more practice, you'll be competing in tournaments before you know it."
"Let me guess, Yugi. You'll be her coach?"
I jumped as I heard Kaiba's voice behind me. Olivia smiled and stood to greet him.
"Deja vu, huh? Seems like I just saw you an hour ago."
"Definitely deja vu."
She giggled and looked at Yugi.
"Think I should get him some iced tea?"
"Don't bother. I'm only here to deliver Yugi's invitation to the charity ball."
Olivia's POV:
Joey twitched and approached Seto.
"Listen here, Richboy! Don't go acting all high-and-mighty, got it? I'm getting sick of it!"
"Calm down, mutt, or I'll have to tranquilize you."
"That's it!"
Before Joey could get to Seto, I held out my foot and he tripped over it, falling face first into the couch.
"Olivia, what was that for?"
"Seto wouldn't have said what he did if you hadn't provoked him, Joey. Just act like he's not here. If you decide to provoke him again, just remember I have a black belt and won't be afraid to show it off."
Joey huffed and sat down on the couch. I then turned to Seto and narrowed my eyes.
"As for you, Mr. CEO, what did I say about acting civil toward my friends when I'm around? I understand you're a busy man, but I'd think you can take a few minutes to make sure your ears are working."
Seto's eyes widened, as did everyone else's, at my statement. It seemed like they expected Seto to make a snide remark or walk off without another word, but he did neither. Instead, he smirked and shook his head.
"I see you've toughened up since I last saw you, Olivia. I must say I'm impressed. Maybe you can survive hanging out with me after all."
"Better believe it."
Once Seto was gone, I turned to see everyone looking at me with surprised looks on their faces.
"What?"
Tea smiled big and put an arm around my shoulders.
"You totally stood your ground with Kaiba, Olivia. I haven't really seen a girl do that before."
"Most girls are afraid to stand up to someone like him. I've known him since I was a child, so I know how to talk in a way that captures his attention."
Part 4 will begin in Olivia's POV as she's talking to her adopted father on the telephone...in her new office at Kaiba Corp. Also in part 4, Seto extends an invitation to Olivia for the charity ball. Stay tuned :D
