Olivia, a 22-year-old MA psychology student, considers herself a failure and an introvert, despite her lively and outspoken nature. Born into a family where her grandmother was disappointed at her birth because she was a girl, Olivia was the apple of her grandfather’s eye. He showered her with love, and she cherished the time spent with him. However, when he passed away when she was just five, her life took a darker turn.
Growing up, Olivia had three younger brothers—Isaac (18), Edward (17), and Billy (15). Each had distinct personalities: Isaac was calm but dangerously furious when angry, Edward was the most intelligent and dedicated, and Billy was the most detached, always glued to his phone. Despite their differences, Olivia had a strong bond with them, constantly fighting yet loving them deeply.
However, Olivia’s childhood was marred by disturbing experiences. From a very young age, she was subjected to inappropriate behavior by relatives and even neighbors. Initially unaware of what was happening, she later blamed herself and struggled with self-loathing. School did not offer an escape, as she faced similar harassment there. With strict parents who never allowed her to go out, Olivia gradually became an introvert, losing the vibrant personality she once had.
There was also some slight lightening during school years when best friends Kat and Lily became present in her life. Kat is like Olivia - lazy, but fun. The energetic but shy Lily grew up to become outgoing. These are the only persons who ever stayed with Olivia. But these also didn't do much in letting her out of her tormented past until Crystal entered Olivia's life. Encouraged by Crystal, Olivia explored online friendships and relationships, trying to interact with new people. She started dating online without fully understanding relationships, simply enjoying the attention.
In 10th grade, Olivia met Eric online, and they were together for two years, never meeting in person. However, in 12th grade, she experienced love at first sight with someone in real life. She broke up with Eric without knowing the after-effects. She was hurt and betrayed, but Eric threatened to leak some of her inappropriate pictures. Her friends intervened and stopped him. Although the issue didn't escalate further, Olivia had to live with the fear of what could happen.
Her first real-life relationship turned out to be toxic. Initially, she was happy, but after two months, her boyfriend started insulting her, flirting with other girls, and emotionally manipulating her. He isolated her from her friends and family, making her believe he was the only one who mattered. Trapped in a year-long toxic relationship, Olivia finally gathered the strength to leave him, though it left her heartbroken and deeply depressed.
Seeking an escape, she turned back to online friendships and found solace in a new platform. Here, she could be herself without anyone judging her past. She became quite popular, embracing the freedom of anonymity. She swore off relationships but soon met Dain, an online guy who seemed like a gentleman. However, a misunderstanding ended their relationship, revealing his true colors—he spread false rumors about her and flirted with multiple girls behind her back.
Despite these setbacks, Olivia had good online friends like Mana, Bella, and Zarah. Mana was fiercely protective of her, Bella was similar in personality and swore a lot, while Zarah never hesitated to put people in their place if they disrespected Olivia. They supported her through her emotional ups and downs.
Olivia had been in love with Dexter for three years before she met Duke. She confessed to him three times, but he rejected her each time. Eventually, she accepted his disinterest and they remained friends.
Finally, she met Duke-a smart, intelligent, and uniquely fascinating guy who would intrigue her with his facts and weird discussions. They began dating, and they are still together. Olivia suffers from deep insecurities. She feels worthless and unsure about herself. She really wants to do something worthwhile in life so that her parents and Duke are proud of her.
Through all her experiences—pain, love, betrayal, friendships, and self-doubt—Olivia continues searching for her identity, hoping to overcome her fears and find success in life.
