It felt as if the world faded away for a brief moment."Yes. I love you so much. I will do anything to make you mine, and I mean it."Leila was speechless.What did he truly want from her? Did he want to play her again as he did last time?Would he make her go insane?It's so insane to tell her now he loved her. For someone who had played her, it felt untrue."Do you have to say that to play me again?"Would he have to lie against love now just to sleep with her again?What did he take her for?Did he think he would fall for his words?She laughed."What? Am I just a fool to you?"She would never fall into his trap this time.David was quite shocked to see her laughing. Was he a joke to her? He professed love to her and she was laughing.Was it funny to hear that from him?She stopped laughing."You're a joker."He was a cunning bastard who had set up rules with punishment attached to them so he would have his way with his secretaries.He knew all along she was in love with her, and h
Leila firmly held a wooden spoon in her hand as she stirred a bubbling pot of homemade tomato sauce on the stovetop.The cozy kitchen was surrounded by the comforting aromas of herbs and spices.Leila's nephew James, and her niece Jane, were drawing on colour books in the living room.As Leila jovially cooked, she heard a knock on the door. She was not expecting anyone. She knew Scarlet would not have come back so soon.She had gone to the supermarket to get groceries.Curious, she wiped her hands on her apron and went to answer it.She was surprised at the sight that greeted her. Collins was standing outside.Just then James came outside too to check who had knocked on the door."Come in. Come in."She said excitedly to him with a wide smile on her face.Collins entered."Welcome to our house."Said a tiny voice behind him. He turned around to see the owner of the voice."Yeah thank you little cutie."He smiled at Jane.She returned the smile by flashing him a kind smile, revealing a
Leila adjusted herself. His face looked serious. What did he want to say to her?Was he going to tell her about David?Did something happen to David? Her heart started beating fast."I..I.I have."He stuttered and was almost reaching for Leila's hands. But he stooped when he heard footsteps."I forgot one of my crayons."Jane picked up a crayon from the floor and ran off."What do you want to tell me?"Leila asked him. Her gaze was sharp as nails. It felt like she would die of curiosity."I want to tell you that... I now know the reason why David has changed."He lied. He shut his eyes. He was disappointed in himself. He could not muster enough courage to tell her how he felt about her.He loved her so much, and it was painful he couldn't tell her how he felt. Today was the day he had planned to tell her but now he could not even tell her.He had never had a real connection with anyone as he had had with Leila. He wanted her as his wife. He wanted a relationship that exceeded friend
Leila rolled her eyes."What?"He did not care about her feelings.David walked up to her."Do you think I will not stay faithful to my love for you?"His eyes questioned her."That was my late chef's first daughter, Ariel. She's also a chef. I started sponsoring her education after the demise of her father. She's now back after she's been away from home for a long time. She visited me recently."Collins had assumed Ariel was his lover when he saw her in the kitchen preparing food for David.Leila shut her eyes. She pressed her eyes with the heels of her palm. She had let her emotions overwhelm her. She was disappointed in herself for getting angry at him for nothing."I know it's hard for you to trust me. I understand."She stared deeply into his blue eyes. She had never loved anyone as he loved David.But why was she scared she would get hurt again? What if he broke her heart again?It was as though he could see through her mind from her eyes."I am genuinely sorry for all the pains
The love between Leila and David deepened, and their professional bond grew stronger. Their conversation was always filled with laughter, and shared interests.They drew attention as they arrived at the office locking hands.Eyes widened in surprise. Leila looked up at David as they stepped out of the elevator. They beamed with happiness as their fingers intertwined.The sight of Leila and David holding hands created a buzz of whispers and smiles among staff.They walked confidently side by side. David glanced at her and smiled. There was nothing to hide. They had made their relationship public.Each step they took, revealed their commitment to each other.He held her waist and kissed her softly and passionately as they got into his office.His eyes burned into hers. "I have something for you."Leila smiled brightly. She was ecstatic. He had always made her happy. She loved every moment spent with him.She wondered how her life would have been without him in it. Life was so beautiful
Collins had flared up when he saw them in a romantic position in his office.David stared intently at Leila's face. Did she not know Collins was in love with her?Leila wondered what David was thinking about. What was the silence about? He wasn't answering her question."Collins had just decided to give us space I think."He said to her.He knew Collins needed space too. He was sure of that.Leila thought about it. David had a point. He probably had thought it would be wise to give them space.But he could be here too. She had missed him."I miss him."David chuckled."You did not think that would make me jealous?"Leila wrapped her hands around him."Are you jealous I missed him?""I have always envied your friendship with him for a long time."Leila gasped.She laughed."Since when?"David knew that could have been when he started falling for her.He had always wished he could be in Collins's position. He wanted to laugh with Leila and exchange banter with her as Collins did.He had
Panic thrilled her deepest psyche. The sound of the footsteps became louder than before.Her heart had begun to beat out of rhythm. Would the wolf kill her here, because its mission failed in the forest?The door creaked open and Jane entered.Leila heaved a sigh of relief when she saw that it was Jane.She quickly pulled her in and closed the door. "Why are you not sleeping, sweetheart?"She stroked her hair affectionately."I'm scared."Jane answered."Why are you scared?"She planted a kiss on her forehead.They slid into bed. Leila made her rest her head on her chest, while gently patting her back.She could not believe she had thought a wolf was coming to kill her in her room.This was the second time she had had a terrible dream about a wolf wanting to kill her.Her eyes were opened. She could not sleep.Leila was excited to see Collins when she alighted from the car. He had just alighted from his luxurious car.Leila beamed with happiness."Hey!"Collins smiled at her when he s
Collins knew there was nothing to hide anymore since David had found out."Yes. I love her, I care about her so much."He had fallen in love with Leila ever since he set his eyes on her.Was it a crime he loved her too? He loved her as much as David loved her.He meant the whole world to him as she meant the whole world to David too.David stared at him."I thought you cared about her as your friend. I thought you were protecting her from me just because you thought I would hurt her."Did he have another intention? He had overreacted when he saw them embracing.So it was all because he had feelings for Leila.Collins took his seat."She loves you. I saw her eyes beamed with happiness when you came in."Collins had seen it in her eyes; The spark of love. He knew at that moment it was natural. Nothing was forced as he had thought.She truly loved him. But what about David? Did he love her as much as she did?"Do you truly love her?""Of course, I do. I love her so much beyond measure."
The soft, white sand stretched as far as the eye could see, and the rhythmic sounds of crashing waves provided a soothing backdrop for the joyous occasion.David and Leila would be celebrating their love on a picturesque beach.The beach was beautifully adorned with delicate white and pastel-colored flowers, carefully placed to enhance the natural beauty of the surroundings. A romantic arch, intricately woven with cascading blooms, served as the focal point for the ceremony. Gauzy white curtains billowed gently in the coastal breeze, creating an ethereal atmosphere.Rows of comfortable seating, decorated with flowing ribbons and flower petals, awaited the arrival of their beloved guests.It was a beautiful day for both Leila and David. Leila was adorned in a stunning white gown, gently gliding down the aisle, Scarlet took her arms as they walked side by side.Her eyes were locked on David, the man she cherished and would spend the rest of her life with. It was the best moment, seeing
Leila's heart raced with excitement as she strolled hand-in-hand with David through a romantic park on a cold night.David held her hands and began."You complete me. Your smile awakens me, making me want to burst open...you are my strength and weakness. Without you, my life is meaningless."Tears glistened in Leila's eyes. A warm blush rose to her cheek. She felt a surge of ecstasy washed over her.She loved him so much too. Her eyelids fluttered.She gasped. She wrapped her hands around him and kissed him like it would be her last."I love you so so much."As they walked along a moonlit path, Leila saw a soft glow in the distance. Curiosity lit up her eyes as they reached an open area of the park, revealing a breathtaking sight: a dark sky illuminated with bursts of colorful fireworks dancing in the air which said,'will you marry me?'Leila wasn't sure she had seen it. She wasn't dreaming.She was amazed. Her eyes lit up."Oh my goodness! David, did you see that?"She turned her he
David ran down the stairs."See who's here."Rebecca cringed when she saw David.David sighed and removed his hands from his pocket. He was not expecting to see her.Leila knew Rebecca stayed with Collins and also lost her baby. David had told her all about it."I know you've learned your lesson. I hold no grudges against you."Leila meant what she said. Rebecca just had to start doing the right thing from now on.David furrowed his brows at Rebecca. She should thank her stars she did the right thing. If she had not come to apologize, he would have come for her.Ryan gazed at Rebecca. Her eyes were begging Leila and David. Ryan had intentionally let her in.She had to apologize to Leila for everything she did to her. Leila deserved all the apologies.Now that Ryan gazed intently at her, she was not on her knees. How could she be standing and apologizing?Ryan made her knelt. He pressed her down.He then winked at her. That was the right way to apologize."You can leave now. I will for
Scarlet, Thomas, and James came in with bouquets in their hands and wide smiles on their faces.Leila was ecstatic. Scarlet and Thomas looked like a couple when they stood side by side.They hugged. Scarlet was glad to see Leila. She meant the whole world to her.James had grown tall.They all had a lengthy conversation, giggling and laughing.It was all Leila needed at that moment. Their enemy was no more, it was everything to Leila.Now, she didn't have to sleep in fear. She had always worried herself out, doubting if everything would be alright in the end.She was glad her mind had found peace now.It was over.Thomas and James later took their leave. Scarlet stayed back, she had a lot to discuss with Leila."I know."Scarlet began.Leila did not get her. What did she know?"I know about Collins and David."Leila still did not get her. She wondered what it was she knew about Collins and David."Someone by the name.....Anna. Yes, Anna. She explained everything to me."Leila gazed in
He shoved it inside his mouth."Eat your eye! You evil bastard."He spat it out, moaning.Collins felt the World closing in on him. He muttered,"I hate you."He cackled softly. He would come again for Leila even after death. He would haunt her in her dreams and become her nightmare.David drove a sharp dagger into his mouth. He pulled it out and stabbed him all over the face.After he had destroyed his face, he unsheathed a silver dagger and drove it into Collins's chest.TWO DAYS LATEREverything felt like a dream to Leila. Her eyes snapped open.She didn't feel weak or felt any pain in any part of her body.She easily slid out of bed and made her way through the hallway to the living room. She had no idea what was happening.She was stunned at the sight that greeted her in the living room.She gaped.Anna saw her first."Leila."The rest of the werewolf family were having a discussion, they had not seen Leila quickly.Anna rushed toward her."How do you feel? Is your jaw stretching?
Tears streamed down her face.She had begun to feel nauseous. Something was pulling her from the inside.She wondered if that was her inner wolf. Her eyes widened. She had no idea what it would look like for her to change into a werewolf.She was sure she had been infected by Collins. A bite alone meant something."It's almost getting dark. I will begin the first phase of the honeymoon. The first phase of the honeymoon would be before we wed and the second phase would be after we have wedded. When it's full moon."Leila had not been listening the whole time. Her mind was occupied with the thought of changing into a werewolf.Collins didn't care if she was listening or not. He had come a long way. He could not wait to start the first phase of his honeymoon.He stripped her off.Leila was gobsmacked."What? What are you doing?"She was left only with her undies. She tried to break free from the chair she had been bound to.She was screaming.Collins did not stop. He fondled her breast a
Anna was sure Valerie had seen something."If you had seen the innocent Collins, you would feel pity for him. I thought it was cruel of Valerie to say that. I was angry.""You didn't ask her why she said you could kill if need be?"Anna asked Silas."She said I would know if the time comes."Silas answered and continued."I flared up and told her she shouldn't have adopted him if she could not show him care and love. Our parents didn't raise us to be cruel."David didn't say anything. He was just listening attentively. He knew Silas was going somewhere."I raised Collins. He was a sweet boy, I thought he would be aggressive. It baffled me I didn't see anything strange about his behavior."He paused and continued."My anger at Valerie intensified. I thought she said all those mean things about Collins because she didn't want to take responsibility for him. Some weeks later, Valerie divorced her husband and moved to California with her new lover."David had now become impatient. Silas w
She meant it."If David had not caught us, I would have slapped your dirty face. You have no shame!"She spat. He disgusted her.Collins exhaled deeply."Well, there's nothing you can do about it. If you do not want me, I want you. Jane would not have died if you did what asked you to do.""Get my niece's name out of your decaying mouth.""Should I brief you on how she died?"His lips curved into a smile."I also bound her to the same chair you are currently bound to. She begged me to take her out of this creepy place. She cried for her mummy and Aunt."Leila stared dagger at him. If eyes could kill, hers could have killed Collins by now."She was scared, she hugged me, I had no other choice. When I thought of you and David fucking, it made my heart bleed, and there was no room for mercy."He paused. He bent over Leila. He wanted her to hear what he was about to say clearly."I drove the knife into her left eye first."His breath brushed her face. Leila was shaking. She wanted to brea
They knew they deserved no mercy because they failed to do their job.David opened his eyes. He exhaled deeply."Collins is the devil behind all this. Get your things and disperse. We are hunting him down."He was sure they understood he meant weapons when he told them to get their things.They all looked at themselves with wide eyes. How was that possible?"Collins?"Ryan asked. He was lost. He wanted to be sure David had not mentioned the wrong name."Yes. I found out...he deceived us all."Scarlet was sure she had not misheard him. How could he be spewing nonsense?"What?"She moved closer to him and gazed at his face. Was he sure of what he was saying at all?David knew it would be hard for everyone to believe. Collins had the most innocent face that concealed his darkest heart.He slipped his hand into his back pocket and brought out Jane's journal.He handed it over to her. Scarlet collected it. She wondered where he saw it. Thomas had given the journal to Jane as a birthday gif