Chapter 35Layla’s POVI visited the mall the next day to carry out research again, I am not on duty as well but will be on duty by three o’clock and I am happy for the few hours I have to myself.So many things are affecting me emotionally so this is the best place for me to get the best of myself, not seeing Nate and Chloe either.I watched a video of a kidney transplant and plastic surgery as well, I took down some important details and all of a sudden my mind flashback to the very first day I saw Nate. I was about to get bullied by some senior students back then in school and he came to my rescue, “Thank you so much for saving me.”“You are welcome, I hate it when someone gets bullied, it is wrong, anyway, I think I know you, you are Mr Andrew's daughter right?”“Yes, I am.”“Wow, small world, my name is Nate and you must be...”“Layla, I mean my name is Layla.”“Nice to meet you Layla, I need to go now.” He smiled at me and for the first time, I found someone I had peace of mind
Chapter 36Layla’s POV“SHUT UP CHLOE! JUST SHUT THE HELL UP FOR GOOD BITCH!!!” I didn’t know the time I used the language bitch but I am glad I did because that’s what she is to me.“Layla, is everything okay? You just called me a bitch, can I know why?”“Just get lost, I am done here.” I took my things and left angrily, who the hell does she think she is anyway? Claiming to be the one that Nate loves the most to my face? I mean who does that, I really hate her now and I wish not to see her again, I almost got hit by a car and I stopped to catch my breath when I heard my name, “Miss Layla, is everything okay.”OMG, Doctor Michael is here, I need to carry a happy look, “OH good day doc.”“Good day, you looked like someone pissed some moments ago, I am lucky I could hold my brake when you entered the road without looking.”“I am so sorry, you can punish me for being so careless,” I really don’t want to get on his bad side right now.“I am not angry, you going to the hospital right? I w
Chapter 37Layla’s POV“I will never say sorry to her, never.” The door opened and it revealed Nurse Ella.I had to wipe off my tears so she won’t notice but I guess it’s impossible to hide my red eyes because I know whenever I tears, my eyes become red.“Was I interrupting anything?” she asked looking a bit confused and I get it, if I was in her shoes, I would have felt confused as well.“No, you didn’t, I forgot to carry out the errand doc asked me to and I was about to leave as well,” I said looking at Nate one more time and I saw no pity for me in his eyes except the pity he has for Chloe which I know deep down in my heart.“Layla I..”“I will go get the record doctor, Nurse Ella is here to see you so I will get going,” I said leaving at once and rushing to an empty office to cry out my eyes.I hate Nate so much, come to think of it, my tears don’t melt his heart at all but I guess whenever he sees her cry, he is ready to run extra miles to do everything just to make her happy and
Chapter 38 Layla’s POV “Have some faith girl, you will now be working with Doctor Michael from now on.” “WHAT??” “Are you not happy about the news? I thought you always wanted to be close to Doctor Michael, you should be happy that you finally got an opportunity.” She said and I noticed she was more focused on my expression. “Yes I am so happy, this is good news, I always wanted to work alongside him but is Doctor Nate cool with it?” I asked to be sure of everything. “He knows already and there is nothing he can do to stop it, I thought you will be screaming with joy that your wishes came true but your looks tell me otherwise.” “I am happy, is just that I am a little bit tired but trust me on this, I am so happy about the news.” I faked my smile. “Okay got to go, duty calls and I hope to be expecting a romance between you and Doctor Michael.” She smiled at me and took her leave. Why is everyone expecting me to be with Doctor Michael? Well, I am happy he is not that type of a g
Chapter 39Layla's POV“As long as the paper is not signed, you are still mine and no other man can lay his hands on you.” I don’t understand, why is he doing this. Doesn’t he wish to be with Chloe and be happy? Why is he so possessive all of a sudden? I wish I could read his mind.He looked deep into my eyes and I got lost for about a minute and when I got myself together I summoned the boldness to ask why, "Why are you doing this? Tell me? Why can't you just let me go so we can be happy.” I hate the fact that I am an emotional person and immediatel.y tears left my eyes.He held my jaw and stared deep this time around and he said to me in a possessive and romantic way at the same time,“Dear Wife,you are mine and I will not let you go.” He scoff.“What?”"You heard me and I don't ever want to hear you talk about divorce because I will not allow it " He replied letting go of my jaw.“Nate,I.." He didn't even let me finish when he said,"I need to rest Layla,I had a stressful day." he w
Chapter 40 Layla’s POV I sat on my bed thinking about everything, what if his sudden kindness is a repeat of everything again and I will end up being hurt all over again? I am just too emotional and I forget things easily mostly when I am close to him and my heart starts beating for him, In conclusion my love for him will always make me a fool at the end.I took my clothes off so I could hurry to have my bath, eat with Nate and then get to the hospital to face my duties for the day. I still have so many things to learn from Doctor Michael today. I stepped out from my room and saw Nate standing at the staircase, “I thought you would never step out of your room to have breakfast with me.”“hum….mmmm” I didn’t know what to say at this junction.“If you are still thinking about the divorce you talked about yesterday, just know it’s never happening, let’s go to the dining, breakfast is getting cold.” He finished his statement and walked directly to the direction of the dining room and I
Chapter 41 Layla’s POV Everything that just happened played like a movie to me,I had to pinch myself to make sure I was not imagining things. Like what has come over him? I wish I could meet a goddess that can read minds so I can know what he is thinking right now. Or should I visit a soothsayer? No, that will be a waste of time. I am so confused as hell, I don’t know my husband at all, is like I am working in circles over and over again, are men this complicated to understand? He asked me on a date, thank you heavens for being so kind, God has finally remembered me today, this is awesome and the sweetest part was when he kissed me and wink at me. There is still a problem anyway, his love for Chloe that’s why If I was in his shoes, I will let Chloe know I am married and I don’t want anything to hurt my wife at all, I will show her to the world and be proud of her as well but he is just the opposite but one thing is for sure, he is ashamed of me that’s why he can’t show me off to
Chapter 42Layla’s POVI lied to them saying, “It’s a family date and nothing more, if you don’t mind, Doctor Michael is requesting for me now.”“But no one came here to say that Doc Michael is requesting for you or are you having the date with him?” Daisy questioned, she reads meaning to things quickly.“No, that’s not what I mean, see you guys soon.” I left and stood at a spot for a few minutes to get myself together, That was a bit close but I am glad they didn’t find out. It’s just a matter of time before things hits right, Everyone will know I am married to Doctor Nate and they will stop saying he is perfect with Chloe but more fit with me.I replied to his text letting him know I would not forget about it then I got shocked when he messaged again, “How is your day so far?”“My day is great, I attended to so many patients and you, Are you done with the surgery?”“Not yet but will soon enter the theater in the next hour.”“Okay, good luck to you.” He sent a smiling emoji and 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