Chapter 49Layla’s POV I must say Michael’s mom is so nice and fun to be with. Michael finally interrupted saying, “Sorry Mom, I will need to show Layla a few things I promised her.”“Okay son, you are so lucky, She is not just beautiful but she has a good heart, she even got me a birthday present as well.”“That’s Layla for you.”“Okay you two enjoy the party, I need to join my friends now.” She said and gave me a wink before leaving.“I am sorry, my mom was just over-excited seeing me with a lady and she thinks we are dating.”“You don’t need to say sorry, your mum is fun to be with anyway, nice party.”“I am glad you are having so much fun here.”“So, what were you planning to show me?” I asked looking a bit nervous.“Oh that, I just made it up so I can take you from Mom, I thought you might be getting uncomfortable.” He said and I laughed out loud without being able to control myself.“Are you seriously laughing, wow, such a beautiful sight.”“I am sorry, I haven’t laughed this w
Chapter 50Layla’s POV“Layla! Layla! Are you crying?”“Layla!!” She tapped me on my shoulder and I looked at her, “Are you okay? Why are you crying? Did I say something wrong?”“No, you didn’t, I am just feeling sad,” I said wiping off the tears.“You can talk to me, what happened? Is it about what I just said?”“I am sorry Nurse Ella, can you cover up for me, I need to be at a place now.”“Okay no problem but let me know if you wish to share anything with me, I am a good listener and I am also good at giving advice as well.”“Thank you so much, Nurse Ella, I will always come to you when I need one but I need to go now.” I rushed to the office to get my things and saw Daisy at the entrance when I was about to exit the place.“Where are you off to?”“Nowhere, I mean somewhere,” I replied not even knowing what I was saying because I was a little disturbed about Nate, he was all alone in the house and what if something bad happened to him? He needs me now and it is my duty as his wife t
CHAPTER 51Layla’s POVI left him and walked angrily to the car, I hate everything, I should just have remained at the hospital, probably having lunch with Doctor Michael and having a stroll with Daisy then I would have returned home happy and not having such a fight with Nate, he is not reasonable at all, he doesn't care.He walked to the car and didn’t say a word to me at all and he thinks he is good at this, I will show him I am better at this than he thinks. He turned on the music in the car and zoomed off, I hated the fact the radio played a love song and talked about love as well, it was really weird I must say, I just can’t wait to get home and get out of his car, stay in my room all night and forget about today.We got home and I tried to step out of the car but he locked it, “Nate please open the door, I am done with our argument.”“Layla, are you in love with him?”Oh my goodness, is he supposed to be asking this now? Why is he so interested in Michael?“And who cares if I a
CHAPTER 52Layla’s POV“I don’t think I will be available tomorrow night, I might be on night shift.” I lied to them.“Oh come, don’t say no, look for someone to help you cover up,” Chloe added like she just wanted me to come by all means to make me feel jealous about her being with Nate.“Layla, you are not on night duty tomorrow, Your night shifts start from next week and not this week.”“Oh, you are right Doctor Michael, what was I even thinking?” I started laughing to cover up, guess there is no way to avoid it and Michael will not want to go by himself so I will go, it’s just for a few hours.“I will come.” I finally gave in and Chloe hugged me saying, “Yes, I am so happy, Don’t worry when Nate finally proposes to me, I will make you my chief bridesmaid, You know I rarely keep friends but I think we are good friends already.” She said just to annoy me.“I don’t think Nate will want to propose to you,” I said just to break her eagle because Nate refused to sign the divorce papers
Chapter 53Layla’s POV“Let’s see a movie, I believe that should cheer you up a bit.” He said when I finally got a hold of myself...“I don’t want to trouble you again like I already did, I am sorry I cried in your presence.” I pleaded and he held my hands saying, “I don’t like it when you keep saying sorry to me, every breath you take you always end up saying sorry to me, I am not cool with it.”I didn’t know what to say to him but used the words again, “I am sorry, I mean, I..I…”“Get your things and wait for me in my car, I am taking you to see something before we go see the movie together.” He said and I nodded taking my leave.“Hey lover girl,” Daisy said, placing her hands on the wall close to me.“Can you not call me that?”“I saw the romantic scene you know, you hugged him and he caressed your back, I guess if this wasn’t a hospital or you two hugged that way in a room, I am certain chemistry would flow and then we both know what will happen immediately.” “I can’t believe you
Chapter 54Layla’s POVHe moved closer and….and..and…… I had to stop him, this is wrong, I need to leave now, I don’t think I can do this, I suddenly felt guilty like I was about to do something wrong against my husband.“I am sorry but I need to go home.” I hastened my movement and he begged me to wait to say, “I am sincerely sorry, I don’t know what came over me for a second.” He said and I told myself, after the double date tomorrow, I won’t be having any more dates with him, this is for the best, what if something like this happens again? I will never forgive myself.“It’s okay, I am not upset with you, I just need to go home,” I said to him and he begged me to drive me home.I knew if I refused him, he would still have the mindset that I was angry with him and I didn’t want that, I caused the whole thing and I should be asking for his forgiveness because I wanted to make use of him to get the divorce I needed from Nate and he Is not aware but I am glad he didn't do what he wante
CHAPTER 55Layla’s POV*WEEKS LATER*Well, it was just like yesterday and I found more reasons to fix my marriage, though there are some lapses. what more can I do since he doesn’t wish to accept the divorce, I don’t want to cheat either because my father never cheated on my mother and I refused to walk in my mother’s footsteps as well, she left us for money, I hate her with passion and I hope I never cross path with her again, she hurt my father so deeply.“Layla, are you not hungry? Layla!!”“Layla!”“Oh yes, sorry I was thinking about something else,” I said to Kyle and Daisy, we actually came to the mall to carry out some research with our laptop and some needed materials as well, I actually forgot I was with them because I can’t stop thinking about Nate. He travelled that night after he brought me home and told me vial a note he left behind that he would be out of the country to carry out his duty and would be back soon and in the meantime, I should take good care of myself. I re
Chapter 56Layla’s POVI took a taxi and headed home immediately and my phone started ringing, who could be calling? I wondered. I brought out my phone from my handbag and saw Nate’s name, why is he calling me? I picked up the call saying, “Yes.”“Where are you?” he asked.“I am already on my way home, why are you asking?”“I thought we would be going home together.” He said acting all cool.“I changed my mind, you were so busy so why should I interrupt you.” I indirectly expressed myself to him because he knew what I was discussing.“Yes, I was busy, you take care, I will see you at home then, be..” I ended the call not wanting to hear what he has to say because everything he was doing right now was making me unhappy.I got to the house and went directly to my room, I had to freshen up and wore my nightwear to sleep immediately, I didn’t have time to start talking to Nate once he returned and talk of the devil, laying on my bed to sleep, he knocked at my door.“Can I come in?” he ask
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