Chapter 24Layla’s POVI kept trying my best to tears, “It’s not mine.” He said and I know it was out of guilt, after all I never asked him who it belongs to.“Okay.” I replied, he must not know that I am affected by it.“I will just throw it away.” He said taking it from the spot and he left the car to trash it.I saw him making a phone call and he looks angry with what I was seeing, who could he be talking to in that mood?I imagined him kissing Chloe and all, tears left my eyes and it pained me so much, why does the same man I love makes my heart happy and pained at the same time? Will this ever work? Can we be the best happy couples anyone has ever seen? This is just a facade, I will get over it.I should stop crying, it doesn’t make sense at all, and I wiped off my tears before he entered the car and turned on the ignition. It was a long period of silence till we got home.I came down from the car without saying a word and I rushed to my room locking my door, I expected Nate to
Chapter 25Layla’s POV I closed my eyes for a few seconds and opened them again thinking I will wake up from this beautiful dream but it turns out that I am not dreaming, everything that is happening in real, Nate is wishing me a happy birthday, he didn’t forget but don’t tell me he did everything himself. “Thank you.” I replied still short of words, what should I say right now? This is just too sudden and lastly I never thought a day like this will come. Yes in the past he do wish me a happy birthday but not by himself, he either pays a delivery guy to give me cake or a letter or he just text me the happy birthday words, and I thought he forgot all about my day today and here he is taking me unaware, this is too good to be true. “You can sit here.” He brought out the chair for me and I sat down still trying to process everything happening. “Is your mom present?” I didn’t know when I threw the question, I know it is impossible for him to do this, maybe his mother came around and b
Chapter 26Layla’s POVI got up from Nate’s bed and headed to my room with tears rolling down from my eyes as I walked in anguish.Today was supposed to be the happiest day of my life, it’s my birthday why can’t he just stay till the end? Why must he meet with her? Why can’t he come up with an excuse not to see her? Is he just fulfilling his duty by playing such a true scene to me?I touched the necklace on my neck and took it off as I dropped it, I hate everything about him.I stood facing a mirror and looked at my face, all I could see was a shadow of myself, I am like a crazy hag that is beyond fixing.Why don’t I end this miserable life of mine and join my father at the other side? That will be better for me, there is no point in continuing to live with this pretense and hope that one day he is going to love me, I am done with this, and I am done. I yelled taking the chair from the ground with anger and threw it directly to the mirror and it shattered into pieces.Yes, I am crazy,
Chapter 27Layla’s POV“Layla.” Kyle called again and I got revived from my deep thought.“Oh, it was a mistake, I meant to say Doctor Nate and I also work under him now so I thought since Daisy is coming, I was thinking he will come as well.”“Yeah he should but you know he is a famous surgeon so it will be hard for him to create time to come see you, don’t be angry with him, I gave a weird excuse to be here,” He added.What was I even thinking, there is no way Nate cares that he will come here but I am certain I saw Nate earlier, only one way to find out.I tried standing up but Kyle stopped me saying, “You can’t leave now.”“I know, I am bored of this inside view, I would love to sit at the pack and I am very okay now, it’s just a cut.” I assured him.“But I am coming with you but let me get the nurse first.”“Sure.” He took his leave and I quickly remove the drip connection as I rushed outside, I looked both left and right and found no one, I guess it’s just my imagination.Everyo
Chapter 28Layla’s POV“Kyle,” I called his name and he stopped at once, “Layla, good morning, didn’t know I will meet you here.” I notice he faked his smile and acted like he was all okay.“I decided to make use of the bus, wow, the bus is here already, let’s go in.” I added and we took our seat together at the middle.“I hope you slept well?” I acted like I never saw him getting slapped by the man I assumed to be his father.“Yes I did, what about you?”“Fine, so when will your car be fixed?”“The mechanic told me It will be ready on Friday.” He replied.“That’s great.” I kept mute not knowing what else to say to him so I just kept smiling and I noticed he was sending a text with his phone, it will be weird to ask him what happened with his father, I will give it time for him to get his self then during lunch I will ask him about it.We arrived at work and just Daisy was around and Lisa hasn’t showed up yet, “Good morning Daisy.” I said with a smile and same with Kyle.“Good morning
Chapter 29Layla’s POV“Layla, you are mine.”He sounded so different, I guess I shouldn’t be here now before he does something stupid to me.“Please stop.” I said and he let go off me straightaway.“I will take my leave now.” I said and he called me but I just ignored and rushed out at once, I don’t know why Nate is acting so strange today.I returned to the office and took my sit trying to catch my breath, his words played in my head again, why is he claiming right over me? I tried to understand everything that just happened but I never got a clue but thank God I left his office for now, maybe he will cool off before requesting to see me again.I decided to carry out the task Nurse Ella asked me to do then I saw Melissa being discharged and she was with her aunt, they both waved at me and I smiled while approaching them saying, “I am so happy for you and I will miss you.”“Thank you so much nurse.” She said hugging me and I smiled while playing with her hair then her aunt said to me
Chapter 30Layla’s POVI decided not to interfere, I withdraw my hands from knocking as I walked around the entire place thinking about what to do next, I need to do something to help my friend, what if she is looking for a baby sitter? I can be one for her, though I have never done it before but I am willing to give it a try, I mean is not a big deal and then I heard the toilet being flushed by her then she stepped out.“Layla, you are here?” she acted to be fine.“Yes I am, you never told me you speak Italian?” I just couldn’t hold it back, damn it.“I hate to say it my mom is from Italy, people misjudge me and thinks I am from the mafia famigila.”“Wow, you are so talented like how possible is it for you to switch your accent from Southern American to Italian?”“It’s easy for me, I worked on my accent so no one will know and I don’t bear Italian name as well, my mom is in the country and she is just being so stubborn.”“Well, I am off duty today so I am free to babysit if you don’t
Chapter 31Layla’s POV “Nate, I need to rest, if we want to talk about anything now then why don’t we talk about our divorce hum?”He didn’t say a word and I didn’t even utter another, I waited patiently for his response with tears gathered in my eyes, I should not have mentioned the divorce to him, I love him so much, its too painful to let him go, it hurts so much and I am certain he is not as hurt as me right now.“I need to pick this call.” He said placing his phone in his ear and left the house, I guess he just found a perfect excuse to leave without talking about it. Now that he is gone, I will go get my rest now.I entered my room, took off my shoes and my clothes as I approached the bathroom, stepping in and turning on the shower with my eyes closed letting the water to soak me from my hair downward then I got flashbacks of the short time I got to be so close with Nate and how he called me his, I wish it could be true but he is just doing it to fulfill all righteousness. I di
Chapter 91Andrew's POV Amanda is pregnant and now they are both in danger, I have failed woefully.What am I going to do now?"We have no choice,” Romeo said to me and I felt so bad because it's all over, I don't know where to start again."Just call it off, I will be going home.”"I will do that now but you wait for her, make sure you don't do anything stupid okay.”'"Fine I will watch someone take Mrs Susan home.” I assured him and he took his leave.I sat in my chair like a failure. My wife is pregnant and I have no means to save her, what if he changes his mind and kills her this evening? What am I going to tell Mrs Susan Beets after I promised her, would protect her and her daughter?Father, I tried my best but it turned out that it's not working at all, what should I do? You told me to act smart and I did, maybe I am not smart enough. I don't think I will be able to do what you want. I have failed as a husband and a son and also as a father to my unborn child.Romeo retu
Chapter 90Amanda's POV I opened my eyes and found myself in an empty room, I felt so weak and it took me some seconds to realize that I had been kidnappedI started banging at the door screaming, "Let me out of here, please let me go.” I continued hitting the door but got no response.I fell to the ground in tears wondering what my fate would be. Are they going to kill me or what?A few moments later, the door opened revealing a guy in a mask and he gave me some food, "Eat.” He said and trying to leave I begged him."Please let me go, you got the wrong person, I haven't done wrong to anyone.”"Your fate will be decided by the boss but for now, the boss wants you to eat, I will return soon to check on you.” He added walking away and locking the door from the outside.What if this food is poisoned? I am not going to eat anything from it, I rather remain starving than eat what Is going to make me meet my early death.I noticed I was feeling sick again, and also about to fall asleep ove
Chapter 89Amanda's POV Daddy, I am sorry once more, can you ever forgive me? I suddenly felt sick and passed out after two days.The day I turned on my phone, I got a call from Layla, I never told her what was going on, what if I shared this with her so she could also advise me?Damn, this is so insane, I would say."Hello Layla,” I said feeling so weak."Hey you, you are sounding so weak, are you sick?” She asked of me and I nodded my head."Not at all, I am okay.”"Okay, I want to invite you for dinner and I won't take no for an answer.”"I am sorry, I will pass.” I replied, what if she gets troubled seeing me this way? It's really not good, I love Layla and she is my best friend, can I avoid her forever when she did nothing wrong?"Are you serious right now?” She asked again and I gave a conclusion of coming to have dinner with her and her family.She ended the call when I told her I needed to get a little rest before I started coming. I looked at a few pictures on my phone and
Chapter 88Andrew’s POV“Just tell me why I am here.”“I want us to bring down those guys together and you are the only living witness,” I stated.“You are crazy, I wonder what my daughter sees in you, if you are going to get yourself killed, count me out, I am not interested in dying,my daughter already lost her father, and I don’t want her to lose me.”“That won’t happen, I won’t let you die,” I assured her.“I want to sleep now, I am tired.” She rested on the bed ignoring me, I guess I finally understand where Amanda got her toughness and stubbornness from.I guess it’s time to retreat, at least things are getting better, she knows the truth now and I know she needs time to process everything.I am fully confident she will have to join me in bringing those enemies down, they were the ones who exposed the truth to Amanda knowing it would hurt the most since we never expressed it to her.I returned to my room and ended up being drunk before dozing off.I woke up very late the next mo
Chapter 87Andrew’s POVI never knew I was on the floor for more than ten minutes and even the lady who brought the divorce papers already left.“What happened?” Romeo inquired from me.“She wants to end the marriage,” I replied.“That’s not possible, maybe it’s a prank, where is the camera?” He asked checking around the premises.“It’s not a prank at all, the lady who came in was her lawyer and the painful part of it all, she didn’t bring it herself, does she hate me so much that she is finding it really difficult to face me?” I questioned myself over and over again.“She doesn’t hate you, I guess she is acting based on her emotions, we will look for her and sort everything out.”“I will call her again, give me your phone, if she blocks my number,I believe I will be able to reach her with yours,” I suggested and he gave me his phone immediately.We walked to the living room together, I placed a call to Amanda but it kept disconnecting, don’t tell me she has turned off her phone.I tr
Chapter 86Andrew’s POV“Okay, fine. This is the plan, Plan A. We need to kidnap Mrs. Susan Beets from that mental home,” I said, looking at Romeo with determination.Romeo’s eyes widened in shock. “WHAT?!” he exclaimed, his voice echoing off the walls.I stood my ground, knowing this was the only way. “That’s the only option we have now.”Romeo shook his head, incredulous. “Are you crazy? Do you know what’s required of us to take out Mrs. Susan Beets from that place? Are you on some drugs or what? I’m lost here. I guess Amanda leaving has really made you insane. Just give me some time, and I’ll talk to her so she can give you a chance.”I sighed, frustrated. “I’m perfectly normal, and I’m not on any drugs, okay? This is the only way out. Something tells me they’re going to hurt her. I really don’t want anything to harm my mother-in-law.”Romeo threw up his hands. “Oh, sweet Lord, help my friend, for he is crazy and out of his damn mind! I’m not supporting you in any suicide missions.
Chapter 85Andrew’s POV“Please son, forgive me, don’t hate me as your father and for my lovely wife, if you are still alive please forgive me but if you don’t also make it, I will forever never forgive myself because I brought all these upon us, I miss us so much mostly when we all go on vacation, I will always cherish the good memories, I need to go now, I hope you find this recording soon.”I cried my eyes out when the video finished playing, a hand touched my shoulder to calm me down, it was Romeo.“Stop crying, now we have the truth in front of us and also a prove that your father is not a killer, he just got carried away for some time, he tried to do the right thing but was killed by that bastard, we are going to take him down with the others, now we have the names.” He said clutching his fist.“Yes you are right and I am just crying because I didn’t have much faith in my father, I actually believe he was a killer, yes he is the founder but I am glad he never killed with his han
Chapter 84Writer’s PovYears ago.Andrew's father went inside his secret room to make a video,he set the camera and took a deep breath before he started recording."Hey son,how are you? Confused right? Don’t worry this video will answer everything and I hope you forgive me after watching it. I will possibly be dead by then, I was one of those who actually founded the Dark Circle.“He took a deep breath after saying that and looked at the lens of the camera recording, “I am so sorry, I didn’t mean to leave such a terrible reputation behind, I was carried away with greed without bringing myself to reason like how you would expect your father to act ”Tears left his eyes and he wiped them off, “I have failed you and your mother, I really want to protect you two, that’s my greatest wish so far, will I be alive to do so? My son In case I don’t make it, it’s okay if you can’t forgive me but I need you to promise me you will destroy the evil I created with my hands.” He brought out a file i
Chapter 83Andrew’s POV“Thank you so much, Layla,you are the best, I knew I could count on you.”“That’s why we are family, so eat up and you are going to stay for dinner as well.” She said to me and I nodded.“Your cookies are nice as always.”“I am glad I haven’t lost my touch yet.”I finished having cookies with her and then she told me I could relax in the guest room while she tried to talk to Amanda to cover over for dinner.I was so happy about it, finally I am going to see my wife, I hope she gives me a chance to talk so I can set things right with her.I didn’t know when I dozed off in the room,I was awakened by Nelson telling me mom wanted to see me in the dining.I had to wash up my face immediately then stepped out of the room,” Hey man, how are you feeling? Layla told me everything.” Nate said to me after shaking hands with me.“Thank you for hosting me even if it was impromptu.”“Oh come on, we are one family.”“So you are not going to avoid me since my father is a kill