“ I want to know the truth. I need you to tell me the truth no matter how sad it will make me feel, all I need from you is your honesty.” Damian pleaded before asking her his question.Layla could feel guilt running through her, she knew she had lied to him earlier and thought he had found her out. However, she still played cool and assured him to go ask his question,“Okay, I will be honest, you can ask your question.”“ How do you feel about me?” Damian asked, caressing her hair.Layla didn't want to lie to him again, she had told a lie earlier and was not ready to tell another. “ I think I'm beginning to like you,” she admitted and facepalmed.Damian smiled. She looked so adorable and he was glad she felt something for him. It had only been few days since they both began this journey and he was glad he was already making headway.“Then I am happy. Since when did you start to like me?” He asked seriously, removing her hands that were covering her eyes. She still didn't find his gaz
“ You gave me your word, you promised not to get into my pants until I was ready,” Layla said and doubt was evident in her eyes. Damian's face was crooked with frustration as his eyes caught the sight of condoms on the bed.He began to sweat profusely as he managed to say,“Believe me, it's not what you think,” Damian said trying to sound as honest as possible, truly, he had no idea who was responsible for it.Layla was anguished. He told her not to lie to him but he lied to her. Not to think that she was feeling guilty earlier because she told a little lie about her not to open a part of her life she has been hiding for a long.“ We've been together all these while, so tell me, how were you able to put all these in order? So, you have been pretending all these while you just wanted to get into my pants!” she was upset and yelled, scattering the whole place including the flowers on the bed and condoms.The neatly laid bed and beautifully decorated flowers were a mess now. Damian was
“ You mean Kelvin?” Damian frowned and asked. His body was blocking the doorway so Paula knew the bedroom was off-limits for now.Paula nodded her head. Damian wasn't happy at all, this was supposed to be Layla's time and he was bent on giving her his full attention.He was upset because he didn't like intrusion and Kelvin knows better.“Tell him I'm busy and will see him in their hour, that is if he wants to wait.”“ Okay, I will do just that,” Paula said and turned to leave when Damian stopped her in her tracks.“ Paula, wait. Please, I would not like any form of disturbance. Don't come here for whatever reason,” he said politely but the mature lady deduced that it was a warning.He has a good point after all, why should he be disturbed on his honeymoon?“ Alright,” Paula said and took her leave.When he returned, Layka was upset, remembering what had transpired between her and Kelvin a few hours ago at the office, it would really break her heart if Damian chose to leave her for him
Kelvin sat straight for a moment without saying a word. He only stared at Damian like he was seeing a ghost, this got Damian confused and he said,“ I'm listening, tell me what is it about my wife?” Kelvin did not move or make a sound, he still stared at him carefully like he was searching for something that was missing.Damian was behind to get pissed. Kelvin's attitude was beginning to get annoying. “ Listen, I don't have time for your silly jokes. If you don't mind, I was busy with my wife before you came and would love to go back to what I was doing.” Damian said in an angry tone and was about to head upstairs before Kelvin’s voice stopped him in his tracks,“ Have you considered the relationship between Layla and Justin? Have you bothered to know why Justin is bent on being close to Layla, even if he has to work under you? We both know how much Justin hates your guts but he is ready to stoop so low and work under you, in your company! And it’s because of Layla. Have you bother
Kendra was the CEO of Wilson’s fashion house and her brother was not surprised that Kendra gave him such a huge amount to pay as his bill.Kendra on the other hand knew her brother had found her out but it still didn’t stop her from achieving her aim, besides, the company he was running was swimming in trillions while Wilson’s fashion house was just nearing billions, so of course, he can afford it that’s why she doubled the price.“ You don’t want Wilson’s fashion house to collapse, do you? These items are the best and you know that. Pay up, big bro.” She said and stretched her hands.Layla was curious about how much these items cost, she didn’t doubt Kendra because from mere looking one could tell that they were made of the best brand and fabric.Damian didn’t put up a fuss about it, how much was 7 million that he couldn’t spend on his beloved wife? He picked up his phone and made the transfer to Wilson’s fashion house account.“. Done,” Damian said as soon as he was debited.Kendra
Damian’s last words seemed to hit Justin like a dream and without much waste of time, he retorted,“You can’t do that Damian, you’ve always got what you wanted, why can’t I be friends with your sister anymore? I hurt her before and I am sorry about it, even Kendra has forgiven me, why can’t you do the same?!” Justin was furious because he had already set his plans in motion and now Damian is trying his best to sabotage it, no way! There’s no way he’s going to let that happen.“ Get out this minute before I call the police and place a restraining order against you,” Damian said coldly. He was not going to buy Justin’s lies, he knew Justin did not like Kendra so why was he being all nice to her, it was obvious that Justin would stop at nothing till he won their bet and get Layla to himself but not worry, Damian was equal to the task.Justin refused to move and from his facial expressions, he had no intention to do so. “ Get out!” Damian repeated. He was still sickened by what Justin
From Layla’s demeanor, Damian perceived her question wasn’t going to be good, but how could he refuse to hear her out?“ Ask for anything sugar, and it is all yours,” Damian said, assuring her.Layla took deep breaths. Her nervousness showed clearly on her face as she tried not to stammer,“ Is it possible that I remove my ring when I resume school?” She asked.Damian’s gaze dulled with dismay, they both had their marriage certificate but couldn’t shove it off to people's faces, the ring was the only thing that signified that she was married, and now she wanted to take it off.He didn’t want to show his anger. Damian softened his voice and asked calmly,“ Why sugar, are you ashamed to tell people that I am your husband?” The question Damian asked made Layla feel guilty and she wished she hadn’t asked in the first place.Her voice thinned but she was not able to hold his gaze, “ No love, I’m most honored. I just don’t want to attract unnecessary attention and this ring is very expe
As Damian and Layla descended the stairs, the maids bowed in greetings. Damian joined his hands with Layla’s as he took her around the house, starting from the poolside, the gym, the wine cabinet, and finally the massage room. Of all the places Damian showed her, the garden was the place that interested her the most.She sat there and watched another movie that Damian had downloaded for her on his phone till it was time for dinner.After eating, they retired to bed. This time around, Damian only kissed her on her cheeks and they both slept peacefully. The next day after breakfast, Damain took her to go and visit his mom who had just returned from her vacation. His mom's house was just a street away so they walked hand in hand and chatted along the way.It looked like two people in love. Making people envious, the security at his mom's house opened the gate as soon as they saw Damian.Kendra was sleeping when they arrived, she left Damian’s house earlier to spend time with her mom
The smile on Patricia’s face faded away instantly, the same as Karen's. “what do you mean Damian?” Karen, his mom asked. breaking the silence. Damian sighed and said, “God-mother, first I don’t want you to think that I am trying to cut you or your son off. You have been nothing but a great mom and aunt to me, but the truth is that your son, who is supposed to be like a brother to me has always been envious of me.” He paused. “That’s right.” Kendra chipped in and her mom gave her a warning look, she quickly muttered “I’m sorry” and Damian continued. “I don’t know if you have ever noticed but Justin always wanted everything I have, down to my woman. I appreciate the fact that he helped Layla to contact me while she was abducted but then, if my memory serves me well, a few months ago Justin conspired with this same lady who tried to cause me pain. All of us. He was aware of this, yet he chose to put all of us in danger. My wife made me understand how much of a helper he has be
Never for once did Justin ever think that Ava would point a trigger at him let alone pull it. It all happened so fast but thankfully, the cops came in almost immediately but Justin passed out already.Damian on the other hand could not contain his joy when Layla landed safely on the foam that was spread out for her.“don’t worry love, you are safe now.” He whispered in her ears as he pulled her into his arms. Layla on the other hand was already exhausted from constant crying and torture and pleaded with Damian to help save Justin.“I can't believe you’d plead on his behalf, after everything he put you through,” Damian said, slightly annoyed as they stood aside and watched the cops guide Paula into a black van from the car she was in earlier.“Layla was too exhausted to speak but since she had jumped down before Ava shot him, she was still oblivious to the fact that he was shot. Here she was, pleading with Damian to spare Justin’s life again.“He saved my life, Damian.” She muttered am
“What in heaven’s name happened here? Justin!!!” Ava yelled as soon as she saw her so-called bodyguards lying half-conscious on the floor. Meanwhile, as soon as both Justin and Layla heard her voice downstairs, Justin collected the phone quickly tied Layla’s hand, and put her back in the position Ava had left her, pretending as though nothing happened. The next thing they heard was Ava’s voice, she barged into the room, filled with rage but somehow felt a bit relaxed when she saw Layla still in the same position she had left her, “What happened downstairs Justin, did someone break into the house?” she asked, but this time, her voice was a little bit relaxed. Pretending not to know what she was talking about, Justin replied, looking as though he was just as confused as her, ‘What are you talking about, what is going on where?” Frustrated, Ava said, “Help me untie her.” Both Justin and Layla looked surprised. They didn’t know what Ava was up to and also, they hoped that
“I can't explain how relieved I am that this bitch is here now. At least, nobody’s home to boss me around,Paula, can I get a glass of orange juice,Paula, can you please bring my food upstairs I don’t feel like coming downstairs to eat,Paula this…Paula that….Gosh, I get easily irritated being around those people, not to think that I had to put up with their excesses for what??Twenty-five fucking years.” Layla heard Paula and Ava discussing.At first, she could have sworn that the voices only sounded alike but after hearing the details of the conversation, she didn’t need anybody to tell her that she had been living with the devil. Not to think that Damian trusted Paula with his whole life. She has watched both Damian and Kendra treat Paula as a family since she got married to Damian Damian allowed only Paula to have access to their matrimonial bedroom, that’s the level at which he trusts her.“Enjoying your new place of abode?” Ava asked, jerking Layla out of her thoughts.Layla
“ I am sure you are not deaf, I said WHO THE F**K ARE YOU?” Kelvin yelled for the second time but that did not make Paula respond to him either.Damian was still trying to process the whole situation in his mind. Or, was he just assuming? No, Paula watched him grow and she has always treated him like her own son, and he in return, cared for her like his mom. Trust was an understatement to what Damian has for Paula.“Nanny P, that’s what I used to call you remember? I called you by that name because If truly you are the woman who looked after me since I was born till this stage, I want you to look at this boy whom you raised all by yourself and tell me what the f**k is going on here?” Damian said with a cracky voice and Kelvin felt so sorry for him. The last time Damian was this emotional was when he found out about Ava and Justin, since then, he has always tried to maintain his steeze, regardless of the situation.However, Paula still did not say a word, rather she stood there, her
“Mr. Wilson, Kelvin’s here,” Paula called, alerting Damian upon Kelvin’s arrival.“Tell him I’m busy and I won’t be attending to anyone,” Damian replied coldly, it’s been twenty-four hours since Layla’s abduction, and Damian has not stepped out of his room nor uttered a word to anyone. Paula has begged him severally to at least drink something but Damian refused and even threatened to take her job away from her if she disturbs him again so Paula gave up.Paula headed back to the sitting room where Kelvin was waiting for Damian, “Kelvin, I’m sorry but he won’t see you and might not be coming downstairs either. Maybe you can check up on him tomorrow, or some other time.” Paula said, dismissing Kelvin. But the fellow refused to leave,“ it’s alright then, I will wait. Besides, it's not like I have anything to do at the moment. If it is going to take Damian a whole week before he comes down here to have a word with me, fine, I will wait.” Kelvin said and made himself more comfortable on t
“You made a pact with the devil, what are you talking about?” Damian asked immediately Kelvin turned the car off. Kelvin’s words still did not make any single sense to him.Kelvin, who knew there was no going back for him here, there’s no way Damian will let this slide without hearing the full story.Kelvin knew there was no way he’d get out of the car without giving Damian a detailed explanation and time was not on their side and Layla’s life was in danger. “A few days ago, Ava came to the office. She told me she wanted to make you pay so dearly for choosing Layla over her. At first, I told her that whatever it was that both of you had was none of my business because whatever the issue was, it was supposed to stay between the both of you.Then she mentioned that Layla was pregnant. Shocked right?” he paused, noticing the amusement on Damian’s face.“I felt the same way when I heard the news from her too, man this girl knows so much and I do not know who is feeding her with all of th
“ What’s wrong sugar, Dr Max did not tell me what?” Damian asked impatiently, different thoughts running through his mind. He could handle a lot now but definitely not negative news about his unborn child Indeed, Layla was good at keeping someone in suspense. “ I mean Dr. Max did not tell you that we are expecting twins, right?” she finally said, happiness all evident on her face. Damian could not express the feeling that overwhelmed him, he could not believe he was not only going to be a father of one but two. This is the best news he has ever received all his life. With teary eyes and short of words, he moved closer to Layla and hugged her tightly. “Thank you, sugar, indeed you are my biggest blessing, thank you for this special gift. I love you” He whispered to her ears. He was so overwhelmed with joy and all he wanted was to experience the warmth he usually felt whenever he was inside her, he wanted her so badly but didn’t how to go about it. He did not want to stress her
It's been fourteen days since Layla and Damian shared the same space. This happens to be one of the most crucial moments for Damian, he felt so lost and alone, Kendra checked in most times and tried to keep him company but then, but he still did not feel better.Layla, on the other hand, tried her best to avoid Damian. She would not come down to have her meals nor would she come down to meet the doctor during her appointment days. Damian tried to stay strong but deep down, he missed his wife.It was a beautiful Saturday morning and he decided to take a bold step and talk to her. He was tired of acting strong, he missed his wife and right now he did not care if she wanted to see him or not.Damian knew Layla would not accept seeing him easily, so he opted to take her food to her by himself.Dressed in his ash sweat pants and a black sleeveless shirt to go with it, Damian made his way to the kitchen downstairs. He already asked the cook to prepare Layla’s favorite meal which was French