Chapter 2

After supper Olivia dressed Destiny and then got dressed herself. She put on a knee length red evening dress and wore her long brown hair down.

Olivia peeked into the living room and smiled as she watched her daughter play with a doll. What a precious girl she was. She jumped slightly when the doorbell rang. Nevaeh scrambled to her feet and yelled, "I get it!"

Slipping past her mother she ran to the door. Olivia stopped her just as she reached the door knob. "What have I told you about just opening the door?"

"Alwee wait for mama"

"Correct" Olivia proceeded to open the door to her sharply dressed Captain. "One sec Dad." She put on their coats and shoes.

Dressed in a black tux, he stood and grinned at her. "Ready?"

Standing from tying Vaeh's shoes, Olivia smiled, "yes, all set" She turned and grabbed the coat, "Where is Brian?" she said while locking the door.

"He is with Casey. He needed a night with his wife."

Don noticed that she was trembling slightly. "Are you OK Olivia?

Olivia shook her head, "Yea, everything's fine."

"Then why are you trembling." Don asked, "Are you nervous?"

"A little." She said. But she was really thinking about her love. She always thought about him.

"Don't worry bout it."

"Right..." Olivia tried her best to be convincing. "Can we just get this over with."

"Sure," Don smiled gently, and opened the door and held it while she and Nevaeh walked to his Lexis.

Sitting comfortably in the car, Olivia placed her hand on Don arm and said, "You didn't upset me dad, I'm just a little anxious." She smiled.

Don took her hand and squeezed it, "maybe the party will do you some good then."

"I think so," she smiled.

Arriving at the party, they were escorted inside. After taking Nevaeh to the Daycare room, Olivia and Don joined the party. A collection of New York's Finest and richest men were all drinking champagne, and engaging in conversations.

Music started to play, Don turned to Olivia "Would you like to dance?"

Smiling she said, "Of Course Dad"

"you look so beautiful tonight."

Olivia smiled, "you look pretty terrific yourself dad."

They laughed. As the song neared its end Don noticed someone in particular and waved him over.

"There is someone that I would like you to meet. I think you will find him fascinating. In my book, one of the richest men this state has to offer. I bragged about you and offered him a dance with you, if you're willing" Don grinned with the face she never could deny.

"Great way to win me over," Olivia laughed. "Where is this 'fascinating' man?" Olivia mimicked with a smile.

"Turn around." Don looking at someone behind Olivia's back.

Smiling Olivia turned to meet the man Don was ranting about. Her smiled disappeared, her heart jumped into her throat as she stood frozen in place. Staring at her with those deep brown eyes of a king was nonother than, Odafin Tutuola.

A/N: Sorry for the short chapter. Love to hear your thoughts.