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Chapter 1 : Unexpected 

Unlocking the car door, She sat inside . Taking a deep breath before starting the black Audi. Her shift was over and it was barely 7 in the morning . She is tired , no exhausted . Work can not be neglected. But one thing for sure , she is happy to have an early leave today . 

Driving to her Dad's home , is really tiring from hospital . That's why he gifted her the apartment which is only two blocks away from work. Today she going to meet him. She needs to talk to him face to face . 

The name is Dr. Layla Davis. She has done her graduation and doing her internship in Grace hospital in Seattle. 24, single, the only child of the family . She has natural hazel eyes , waist length chocolate brown hair. 

Yesterday her best friend came with the biggest news ever . It was not only big but also quite shocking. 

*Flashback to yesterday*

Layla opened the door and someone embrace her tightly . Surely she got scared cause she is not really fond of unwanted or unfamiliar touches but the warmth of hug was enough to know that she don't have to be scared . It's her Best friend .

"Layla , Layla ..I'm so happy . I can't describe my happiness in words babe . I feel like a queen , I feel like I'm top of this world " Sierra hugged her tightly and swirl her around the whole living room . Dancing in her own la la land. 

"Oh my gosh , stop I'll fall , what happened to you boo ? Tell me what made you happy like this? Even I wanna know what made my Eiffel tower smile this much " Layla asked breaking the hug and Sierra pouted.

Aww , cute . That lovely pouty lips. 

"Don't call me that okay , I'm only few inches taller than you " she said , sitting on the couch . 

Well few? Layla is 5'5 when Sierra is almost 5'9 . But when they stand together , Sierra looks like a giant . 

"Anyways , come here and sit" she dragged Layla and made her sat beside . 

"Hmm tell me" . 

"So , I told you that I'm going on a date with Felix Right?" She asked Layla. 

Yes, the taller girl did. How can layla forget? To be honest , she never liked this Felix guy . He gives her weird vibes . Everything about him is so mysteries . He never talks to her without glaring like he will eat Layla alive. 

Something about those deep dark orbs of him made her feel scared , it's weird but Layla can't help but felt like this all the time when she is surrounded by her best friend's boyfriend. 

Now please don't think , she saying this cause she is overreacting. that guy never gave her any good gesture . His eyes always darken everytime she comes . He always try to pry on his girlfriend as if Layla stealing her away from him. 

Sierra and Felix, they met in club and started dating after they spend the night together. They often go out for dinner , shopping , movies in weekends . They also went on a few trips, he even took her Paris on her 24th birthday . 

Layla had a little mixed feelings about the relationship cause they didn't move together yet. Sierra told her it's not because of Felix doesn't want to but because he does not stay in the city much . He travels a lot and when he comes in Seattle, he spends most of the time with her. 

Sierra had a heartbreak in high school with her long time boyfriend that she was dating from mid school and from then she never had a serious relationship . It's not like she didn't wanted to but maybe she couldn't find the right one . 

Indeed she is a clingy one , with a happy go lucky bubbly nature. And that's what her makes the polar opposite of Felix . 

If she is the bright summer , he is the cold winter . 

"Yes and what about the date?" Layla said as she held her arm . 

Sierra took a deep breath before showing her left hand. Layla's eyes turn into big saucer when she saw a sapphire ring on Sierra's third finger .

"Babe, did he ...

"He ....proposed" 

Her eyes sparkled with happiness but Layla also noticed the tears forming in the corner . She is engaged, of course she would be emotional . 

And Layla should be Happy right?then why she is not? Sierra is her best friend after all . Her happiness is everything for layla. But still the shorter girl can't digest the fact that her best friend is already Felix Miller's fiancè . 

It's been only one year that they started dating and all of a sudden they decided to marry? The major red flag is , he didn't took her to meet with his parents or any guardian yet. 

"Are you sure you want to get married? All of a sudden? You are yet to graduate and in 2 months ,  it's your finals" 

"Layla , aren't you happy for me ?" 

Sierra's eyes sadden as well as her voice . Her happy teary face turned into sad teary one as she looked down . 

"No ... No that's not what I meant . Oh Gosh , I'm so happy for you believe me ." 

"But you don't seem to be happy-

Layla held her arms and side hugged . 

"it's not like that boo , it's just that I want your wedding to take place when you will be fully concentrate on that , not worry about your exams and stuff . Though I know you never were career oriented and wanted to become a home maker , you still need to get your degree first, right?" Sierra heard her bestie and looked at Layla. 

"Babe , it's just your mother instinct that is kicking in . I'm worried about my degree too , so is Felix . That's why he said, we will have a small destination wedding only few close friends and family . And the question about my career , I never wanted to be like my mom you know . I don't want my husband and kids to think that I only think about myself , not about them . I don't want my kids to feel alone when they need me the most . I will not let them cry like I did . My parents never thought once before separating their ways, leaving me at the Middle . I wanna show them that parenthood doesn't mean to sent me Money and gifts . The child has some needs too . The time , care and love from a parent is a true blessing and life for a child. But they will never understand . I'm glad that they never made any babies with their new partner . Otherwise I won't help but pity on them . I want to give my best to my family"

Layla smiled and kissed her temple .

"You will be a great mother , believe me ." Layla wiped her tears and hugged her tightly 

She hope and prays to God that Sierra gets all the happiness the world . She had really disturbing childhood , hope she don't cry anymore. 

"So when will be the wedding?" The doctor said looking at the ring . Showing her a bit of interest.

"Next week " 

"That's so soon and you need to arrange a lot of things" 

" Don't worry . Felix said, he will theme and decorate everything , whatever and however I want . He also hired an event management team for that . I just need to choose the dress and get my saloon treatment done . He will take care of everything" 

"Oh , I'm glad . Where will be the wedding them as you said it's a Destination one?" 

"Madrid" 

*Back to present*

Driving through the rich neighborhood were never been a stranger thing to her but looks like it has been so long since she came here .

Okay, maybe she is being a little dramatic , it's only been 3 months now ..

3 months till she came home , 3 months she met her Dad . 

She saw some of her neighbors are jogging and some of them are taking Yoga class at park . 

Pulling over in front of the house LPshe saw George , the chief of security . Wearing black suit , sunglasses and Bluetooth attached to his ear. 

He came in front of her opening the door , smiling slightly as she came out of the car and he took the car keys. 

Mr. Parker is the Gardener ,watering the lilies and talking to them . His eyes landed on Layla and he smiled while waving his hand . She waved back and continue walking.

Ringing the bell and waited for someone to open . A maid opened the gate as she bowed down . 

Layla told her not to do that in future and she smiled while taking the doctor's bag. She doesn't know because she is new at work . 

The hallway was silent, only the clock and her shoes are making sound . In the living room all the worker were doing the Daily cleaning and other stuff .

The butler , Mr. Smith is looking after the cleaning works of workers and instructing them . 

"Good morning Uncle Steve" yes , She calls him by his first name . Her Mother used to to call him as her brother , and that's how their relationship was .

He smiled at her while asking for her health and well being , works etc . 

"Where is Mr. Davis , please inform him that his doctor is here for the routine check-up that he asked for" she jokingly called her father by his surname but before he could ans the new maid told her he is in poolside . 

Without any thoughts she started walking to the poolside .

*

"I haven't had a good time like last night in a while Mr. Davis . I didn't thought it was much needed though . " The girl in bikini swimmed across and Mr. Davis chuckles. 

He rested both of his hands on the edge of the pool but not before wiping off his face 

It was the Sunday morning and he still not over with his last night hangover , maybe he will tell the chef to make some hangover soup. 

After working for 3 months on a project without taking any weekend off , the company decided to go on Stage Seattle which is one of the most lavish nightclub in the city , to celebrate the success . 

There he met the tan beauty and offered her a drink . Then what? Made out at club and hooked up at home . 

He is maybe at his late 40's now but didn't lost the charm . Still the same stud from his college days where girls used to die to get laid with him for once . Maybe he did lost practice for a few years cause of marriage but hey , player never forget how to play at field. 

Delia . The tan girl , wearing leopard print bikini . Swim across in front of him and place a delicate kiss on his lips . 

"Another round?" Leaning closer she whispered in his ear , biting her own lips , looking tempting and seducing the CEO . And who is he to say no to the beauty? 

Without replying the girl , he dived in her neck . The water went out from the pool making big splashes . The temperature of the environment rose high , as the almost naked body started tasting each other .

The doctor was walking ignoring the call of Mr. Smith but she froze her steps when she saw the view in front . 

"You h-have a guest Mr.- aaghh Mr. Davis?" Delia was a moaning mess but still manged to eye the girl through his shoulder and He decided to look back . 

The girl in blue maxi dress, looking exactly like his daughter . But to make sure , he wiped water droplets from his lashes one more time .

Oh no , what an embarrassment!!! 

Her face was looking a beetroot and she was looking down . Now what we expect? She just witnessed her Dad making out with a random girl . And that too so young . 

"L-layla , when did you... 

"M-master I tried to call Ms. Davis but she...

Mr. Smith knows that , it's the end for him , like so end . He is doomed . Mr Davis will be locking him inside of the basement cell with the other culprits. Cause the male was throwing daggers at the butler with his burning gaze. 

"That's okay Mr. Smith . I'm just here for the routine check-up" she smiled and looked up , thank God both of them are now out of the pool.

"Mr . Davis , is she your Family Doctor?" Delia asked as she was fixing her robe .

"N-no ... A-actually s-she is..

Mr. Davis was clearly struggling with his words . Now ,he can't say to his casual hookup that it's his 24 year old daughter . It will hamper his Playboy image . Layla sensed the nervousness and decided to speak .