Chapter 3

The time right now was 7 o'clock in the afternoon. I got off work about an hour ago. Neveah was in her high chair eating her oatmeal cereal, watching Mickey Mouse while I was in the kitchen busy making dinner. By the time Liyana arrives it should be done. Tonight I'm going to make chicken carbonara because Liyana have been asking for the past week for me to make this so I decided to make it tonight.

“How was work? I asked when I heard the front door open.

“Uhhmm…….. the usual.” Liyana said, closing the front door behind her, walking towards Neveah.

“Yes it was weird Neveah.” Liyana said when Neveah yelled almost as if she agreed or wanted to say something.

“Come on, let's have dinner and you can tell me everything.” I said, handing Liyana a glass of white wine.

“You made chicken carbonara.” Liyana said, sounding excited, when we got to the kitchen.

“Yes, you have been asking so I decided to make it tonight.” I said sitting down on one of the barstools behind the island.

“You know since I’m his assistant I have to be around him. It requires me to be by his side even though I don’t want to be. I don't have a choice but today was…….different.”  Liyana said , sitting across from me.

“Why was it different?” I asked.

“So you know about him having this demeanour that makes you feel unwelcoming when you are around him?” Liyan asked, taking a sip from her wine.

“Mmm.” I hummed, nodding my head.

“Surprisingly it didn’t feel that way today when I was around him. He seemed distracted in a way, spacing out most of the time.”Liyan said, taking a bite of the carbonara.

“My god, this is good Aaliyah.” Liyana yelled with her mouth full.

“Thank you Liya but you know what, I just realised you never told me your boss name or the company you work at.” I inquired, taking a bite from the carbonara.

“Because you never asked so I thought you already knew.” Liya  explained, taking a sip from her wine.

“Why would you think that?” I asked, pouring wine in my glass.

“Because it’s you Aaliyah, nothing gets passed you.” Liya said with a smile on her face, gesturing with her head towards me.

“Only because I care for your safety and also Neveah’s. That’s why I’m like that, wanting to know the people that are around you or where you are going.” I explained standing up to walk towards Neveah to make sure that Neveah is still fine.

“I know and I appreciate that about you but Aaliyah I have something I need to tell you.” Liyana asked softly, I barely heard her.

“And what is that?” I asked, picking Neveah up.

“A few girls from work invited me to go clubbing with them…..tonight.” Liyana said, standing up walking towards the sink with her plate.

“Where are you meeting them Liyana?” I inquired walking towards the kitchen standing next to Liyana.

“I'm supposed to meet them at this club called Spades.” Liyana said, looking down.

“How many girls is it that you are going with?” I asked, wanting to know everything before she leaves.

“Three or four I think. I'm not sure.” Liyana said looking back up.

“Is the club far from here?” I asked again another question.

“It's a 20 minute drive from here.” Liyana said, fidgeting with her fingers.

“Do you know the girl's name that you are going with?” I asked, holding her hand.

“Uhm….I only know Arianna and Samantha.” Liyana said, taking Neveah in her arms.

“Their last names, Liyana.” I asked to go and do some research on them when she leaves .

“Samantha Miller and Ariana Davis.” Liyana said knowing why I asked their last names.

“Are you going to take your car or what?” I asked because I know she is going to drink and I don't want her to drive when she has alcohol in her system.

“No, I'm going to take a cab.” Liyana said.

“When you get there, send me the location.” I said with a smile to show her that it was fine. She just has to be careful.

“I will, I promise and I won’t accept drinks from men.” Liyan beamed, giving me a hug.

“Now go and get dressed.” I said taking Neveah from her.

““Okay then, I'll go and get change.” Liyana yelled, running towards her room sounding excited.

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It was 11 o'clock already and Liyana was not back yet.I couldn't sleep knowing she was still  outside at a club no less. Grabbing my phone on my bedside desk just then it went off. Seeing who was calling at this hour it was Liyana. I answered it but no one spoke.

“Liyana?” I asked, sitting up against the headboard.

“Aaliyah…” She said and that's all it took for me to jump out of bed getting dressed. It sounded as if she was crying.

Throwing on a black hoodie with a pair of sweatpants and my black air force I walked over to Neveah seeing that she was still fast asleep. I didn't know what to do, I wasn't going to leave her here alone. Should I take her with me but then I had to leave her in the car alone.

Maybe I could ask the neighbours if they could look after her while I was gone. Taking her out of her crib I changed her diaper before wrapping her in a blanket. Taking her diaper bag I placed everything in there that they would possibly need while I was gone.

Grabbing the range rovers key's I quickly walked out of the apartment. Locking the doors and knocking on our neighbours doors. Waiting for about 5 minutes someone came to open the door and it was the husband.  It was an old couple that lived across from us.

“Hey dear, Is something wrong?” Mr.Alberto asked when he opened the door.

“I'm sorry Mr.Alberto to wake you up at this hour but could you look after Neveah while I leave. Liyana called and she sounded like she needed help and I have no one to look after Neveah while I'm gone.” I asked.

“Of course dear, go ahead. Anita would be excited to look after Neveah for you.” Mr.Alberto said.

“Thank you Mr.Alberto,  I really appreciate it.I will try to be quick so that she won't keep you guy's up.” I said handing a sleeping Neveah over to Mr.Alberto.

“It's a pleasure dear, now go and help Liyana.” He said usering me away.

“Thank you, once again.” I said as I walked down the hall.

Getting to the parking lot that was under the hotel we lived at, I unlocked the car as I was walking towards it. Climbing into the car I started the ignition and wasted no time speeding off. Getting to a red light I entered the location of the club into the gps.

The whole drive to the club I couldn’t stop thinking about what could have possibly happened. I kept running scenarios in my head, each one getting horrible. Maybe it isn't as bad as I'm thinking but I couldn't shake the feeling that something had happened to her.