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Crystal OduwaA/N: Sorry guys, I forgot to upload the chapter before going to bed. Hope you enjoyed it, let me know what you think in the comment section. (◍•ᴗ•◍)
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LAYLA 38/60MONDAY. "I'm so pathetic."She jerked her head. Further words silenced as she sobbed.I didn't foresee this turnout after a surprise visit."Don't. I'm glad you opened up. Penelope, this is marriage. If you felt this way, why didn't you say something?"Because of the agreement, decisions had already been made. Then we fell in love and everyone kept coming to conclusions. It's mainly my fault. I delayed the wedding announcement for months. His parents yearned for more, and I didn't. I couldn't...""Pen..."I knelt underneath her. "Do you love him?" She nodded her head in affirmation. "I know I do. Sometimes the lines blur between commitment and love, but when it's just us. There's no doubt.""What do you want to do?""Be with him. Not with millions watching our actions, waiting for either of us to make a mistake, Just us together."I sighed, reaching out for her hand.Aiden and I needed to talk. The wedding was in roughly 2½ weeks and we missed out on the crucial part. T
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AIDEN 38/60"She is sober." I acknowledged as I huddled her back against the door, skipping her waist and reaching behind to cup her ass instead. I propelled her against my chest, provoking her to moan out loud. Was I a sociopath for delighting in my father being down the hall? Chances of his hearing were low, but still. I tended less to his judgment. Damn his perfectionist expectations. This makes me feel alive.My unrestrained hand drove through her belly, gliding over her chest and circling her neck. I thought back to the whimper I obtained the last time as a reward. It was even better when she rubbed herself against my thighs, moving at a stable pace, taking pleasure in herself without help from me. I moaned against her lips, thrusting my hips into her. She sighed, implying I was doing right. Slowly, we pulled away from the door and reached the desk. I released her neck to grasp both legs, tossing the paperwork on my desk to make room for her in the middle. Then we pulled away
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LAYLA 38/60 MONDAY I took off from Bella's late and spent most of the night making a list for the "wedding" In the end, I couldn't decide whether to hold it until Saturday, otherwise it will be almost a week before the actual wedding. Then I thought of letting them elope for their honeymoon, since it would be almost a week before the wedding. God knows the actual one was pre-planned, most likely to a country of the family's choosing. It all comes down to Quentin and Penelope conspiring to have a secret wedding. I mean, they both want it, but I can't bet on their defiance of their parents' wishes. Ugh. I can't even do it all alone. Even if I got up early enough to catch Penelope at her place, it'd take some persuading. There's not enough time to head to Quentin and plan an impromptu wedding. Bella would talk to Drew about being a witness once they'd both agreed. That leaves... Aiden. I turned over, flicking the desk lamp on. I should text him. Smooth. I'm designing a weddin
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LAYLA 39/60 TUESDAY Aiden recognizes photography. I thwacked myself across the face for overlooking Penelope's desire for pictures. The priest was about to leave for another wedding, and I didn't have anyone to the pictures until golden boy offered to. With a camera. "I can take a few, then set it up for one general take." He raised his thumb. The newlyweds were with the priest. Both of them were alone. Drew and Bella moved in. Aiden and I left. "Come." He gestured. I trailed over to him. His hands enclosed my waist. "Ten seconds." He spoke, tucking my hair away with a smile on display. "Thank you." I'd never known more gratitude. "Always." I focused my gaze on him. The flash creased my eyes and the picture printed out almost immediately. "That's it." Aiden relinquished his grip, leaping to retrieve the pictures we'd taken. "I'd like a copy of this." Penelope giggled, displaying the picture on my face. Oh, shit. Can we retake that last one? My eyes aren't on th
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LAYLA39/60TUESDAYI couldn't recall the exact moment when I fell asleep. I remember his arms circling my waist. His soft breathing behind my ear and a free hand slowly creeping over my boobs.I drowned my feelings and regret and savored the contentment the position brought.My eyes closed slowly, and I saw nothing. As soon as it reopened, I was wearing the shirt he had on before. His scent became mine, and I stole a moment to treasure it.Aiden was not in the room. Someone neatly spread the bed, safe for me, folded my clothes and kept at the edge. I believe that he committed these specific acts. Stepping down from his bed, my bare feet hit the ground, and I listened to sounds from the bathroom. It was silent. Meaning Aiden must have left. What if I'm left alone in this penthouse?Would it be creepy to peek into his bathroom? I thumped my lower lip.Maybe just a little. His bathroom was half the size of his large bedroom. A medium cubicle at the edge with a shower head. Guess he didn'
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LAYLA 40/60 WEDNESDAY The weather was sunny, so I had to set aside the blazer when I stepped into the office for my first meeting. I used my calendar and meetings to excuse the guilt of leaving Freya's message on read. How would I respond to the said message? "Hey, babes! Can't wait to see you. You'd never believe the weekend I had. Quick hint: It ended with me being tangled in a bed with the man who hurt you the most." I sighed, flipping through the book pages without paying much attention. Had my life been this boring without Penelope's wedding bringing some excitement into it? Let's see: Occasional girls' night with Bella. Meeting random college friends. Hooking up with guys rarely happens unless hormones kick in. Following my dad's wishes? That sums up my existence. It's pitiful. I opened the folder, pulling out my laptop. No video games. Really? Maybe I'm avoiding the inevitable. Contact Aiden. In my defense, he didn't text or call this morning, which means my suspicion
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AIDEN 40/60 WEDNESDAY "Fucking hell!" Drew flinched, his back against my apartment wall, my hand squeezing into his neck. He would choke. "Did you call me here to kill me? How original. Very much Jeffery Dahmer." I exercised more pressure, and he choked. "Okay! Okay! No serial killer jokes." I hauled away, glaring at him. "Really? Not the way I'd like to proceed." He's passing sarcastic remarks and not arguing back because he knows exactly why I'd beat his ass until an ambulance takes him. "I was planning on telling you." He broke the room's silence, and I jerked back at him. "Were you now?" "Well, Bella wanted me to. I suggested we fuck with you longer." He shrugged indifferently. I may kill him after all. "Well, if you were planning on hiding the relationship, don't give her a track shirt. Especially with your initials on them." I hissed. "Hiding? Layla knew. I would never hide her from anyone." He snapped back. I cocked my head. Well played. And Layla knows? Just grea
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LAYLA 41/60 THURSDAY He didn't mince words when he said I couldn't evade his grip. The morning light shone past the blindfold and I turned, moaning tiredly, jerking to get out of Aiden's grip. I specifically needed to pee. This was also my house. I couldn't run away. "Aiden." I pushed his hair back, rumpled from the position we slept in. He grumbled and freed his grip. "I need to pee," I admitted. Can't recall why I needed to reassure him. When I got out of bed, I looked down at my thighs and reached for the wardrobe in search of underwear. Then I slipped into the bathroom. I brushed my teeth, sprayed water on my face, and peed. I didn't leave immediately after. Staring at my cheeks and tracing the hickeys along my neck. The previous ones healed, but he gave more last night. I threw my head back, a sigh leaving my lips at the memory. He was amazing. There's no struggle anymore. I relished it to the fullest, and we didn't even have sex. The guilt only grew stronger after we fi
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AIDENI've completely lost my mind. It's an oval room with seats circulated round it, each seat occupied by men and women who could collaborate and turn against me, take away what I've worked half my life for, destroy my professional career, yet in this moment I find it all insignificant. I can't bring myself to express anger or beg them not to turn to the enemies. I had a dossier from my father on the hotspots. Howard Keller, Sarah Conner and Rivera Marine, they had turned, or were on the brink. That leaves 7 share holders. It's not so much the numbers, but they key players. Two of them will stand with my father, they're too terrified to do otherwise, those two would have one each on their team that makes four slightly guaranteed support from whatever gets thrown at me.The remaining three could swing either way, but if two of them swing towards Tristan, the other will most definitely follow. There isn't a tie breaker here, it's win or lose. Their eager eyes bore into mine, but I
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LAYLA WEDNESDAY"Come back to bed.""Don't check your phone."I spun and straddled him, looking around to see where it was. Most likely huddled somewhere in his pants. "Why?"He arched forward, his lips meeting my neck and aiming higher. "Uh nothing.""Is it about Ella?"I bet those lips had curved in a knowing smirk. It was almost noon, I hadn't slept that good in a while and he didn't wake us up, so the news hit tabloids around ten. He could've gotten up and read them at anytime. "I haven't seen the headlines."Mind reading Aiden. "So how...""If I was an obsessed wannabe sociopath. That's exactly what I'll do."He shrugged and lifted us. "Fun's over. I need to call my mom, we should freshen up and...""It could take an hour to drive home and come back, maybe we should meet..."He tossed the covers off, sliding to the edge of the bed and pulling me with him. "Who said anything about you driving home?"I could squeal and protest, but he was a man with a mission, hauling me to the b
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LAYLA TUESDAY"Hey, movies are about to start. Are you okay in there?"Drew. I squeezed the knob, twitching it to open then hesitating.If we both disappear, Freya would know something's up. I need to stay calm. It's the only way.No more springing into action. "Just nothing sad. I think I plugged the toilet, I'll be out in a minute."I cringed visibly, flushing the toilet for added measure."Oh, if you need any help. Just let me know""I will."Once he was out of earshot, I dialed his number. What I should've done so long ago. "Hey."I palmed my face, the back of my head hitting the door as I listened to the soft sigh leaving his lips."Where are you?""Penthouse."I heard a strain, something that sounded awfully like zips."Oh. Have you spoken with Bella?""Not necessarily. You're with her?""Uh, yeah. Drew's here too.""That's good."I couldn't mention Freya either. I didn't miss the edge of the tone. The one that believes there's no one with him."Aiden.""I'm going to Californi
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AIDEN “Let’s call a meeting with some shareholders. I want to know who’s behind this before…”“Drop. The. Call.”I expected more outrage, but this solemn tone would have to do. I anticipate my father’s smug replies will tip me off rather soon. He was on the phone, talking business. My mother was on a hospital bed somewhere and he busied himself with Smith Industries. “Aiden.” He kept the cell in his hand, the call still ongoing but whoever was on the other side hung up instead. “The next few words coming out of your mouth should be an explanation for everything. You leaked the news to the press.”His eyes went wide, but the composure didn’t falter. “You’re not stupid son. Don’t start now.”“You’re in this office discussing what? Ways to secure your asset so they’re not affected by this scandal.”“I have dealt with this news for months. I apologize for not being as distraught as you for hearing it for the first time.”“Why didn’t you tell me!”“To avoid this. We thought it could b
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LAYLAReporters. News vans. I came to him. I started driving, taking turns, and here I was. Smith industries.I wasn't the only one. The news was spreading quickly. It was merely 4 p.m. and the whole place was still buzzing. Security was handling the situation but Aiden wasn't out. Neither was just father.I had clearance to go in, up to his office, and glance at Giselle at her desk who paid no attention to my movements engrossed in her world.Now I was at his door, listening for sounds at the other side. Silence. Did he go home? Pacing in the office? Sleeping? Was he on the phone with her?Making flight arrangements?I wouldn't know until I got behind those doors, so I did.He left it open, one push and it bulged.His name hung in my throat as I slid inside, softly edging the door shut.And there he was. Hands plopped on each side of his face, head nestled between his legs. Either he was deep in thoughts, or too unbothered to check who had walked in.Then there was a scuffle, he adjus
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AIDENMONDAYI dipped everything. Files. Contracts. My cell phone while scouring for my keys. I wasn’t the organized and detailed fellow. I was frantic and topping over things. My senses went haywire, a term I hadn’t understood until this very moment. It’s like thinking about everything all at once. Allotting your brain with so much information that it’s unable to process any of it.How long had she been there? My father knew, but he said nothing. Was it chronic? My chest tensed. She called me herself, but how about Bella? Last I knew, my mother was investing and traveling around the world. She should not be in New York.I nearly stumbled to grab my phone off the desk as it rang. The call had been cut off before, and I would resort to other strategies if I didn't have an answer. Soon.“Aiden. I’m not in New York.”I waited.“What? Where are you? I’ll drive down now, or I’ll book the next flight there. How long have you been?”“Aiden.”She couldn’t berate correctly. Her voice was raspy,
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LAYLA SATURDAY The blinds are down. Thank fuck. My room light burns, surely the sun will be scorching. There’s a piece of paper on my bedside table, my phone holds it down and it falls to the floor while I grab my cell. Hopefully, it’s not important. I have a few missed calls, messages, and emails. I can use the weekend excuse to shove them all away. I need a hot bath, and coffee, then I intend to sleep some more. My other hand is clamped on something, so when I turn around and see a plain shirt, I’m hit with nausea. I recall the night before, most of it. Bella left, and I heard the door close in the middle of the night. Disgusting behavior. All on my end. With the alcohol worn off, my feelings are bare. But it's at the brim, and now I feel nothing. Completely numb. There’s a war raging within me, but on the outside, I’m a mask of an enigma. Just a regular Saturday here. **** FREYA “I pay you too much to have these for updates.” Giselle looked around, conscious of where we
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AIDEN FRIDAY “Would you like to talk about it?” Drew leaves his face unguarded and I jam my fist into it, connecting with his cheeks. He recoils, wincing in pain before landing on the floor. I moved from regular gym machines like the treadmill and punching bag to sparring with people, today being my best friend. His left cheek is bruised, a shade of bright red glaring without narrowing your gaze. “I doubt your sister will be pleased with attempted murder.” He groaned, I pulled a hand out and tugged him off the floor. “We spent more time talking than sparring. Did you come here to waste my time?” “Annoyance is a good look on you.” I let go and he fell back to the ground. “Hey! And I would not be here if you hadn’t called me, sounding like a godamn broken record.” I glared as he dusts himself back up, without my aid. I called him. Sure. But I needed someone on short notice. A mail came in from Harold. He sent over the signed agreement as a courtesy. Today was my girl’s big d
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FREYA “You’re bitter.” He points out, ambling aside while I stride violently inside. “No shit. Where’s the bar?” He nudges to the end of the room, hands tucked away, a mocking smirk smearing the corners of his face. Grunting, I keep walking until I reach my destination, hiking my toes to grab a bottle from the top. “Meeting with Aiden faltered?” I pop the cork and gulp directly from the bottle. Of course, he knew I had met Aiden. “I keep a close watch on all my assets.” Scoffing, I disposed the rest of it down the drain, wiping my mouth with the back of my palm before heading to where he stood. “Asset? That’s cute.” I slurred, my words burning at the tip of my tongue, mixing with the alcohol. “Did he say something to hurt your feelings? I apologize.” Ticking his tongue in bland mockery, I balled my fists and held back an urge to smack him. “What’s your end game? We’ve met. In the flesh. Why did you involve me?” His eyes slowly took me in. Drawing from the top of my head,
