Layla sighed heavily, switching her laptop off, she just remembered she had to visit the hospital today to see her father.The doctor called the previous day to inform her that they found the donor for his kidney transplant.Her father, Markos, her joy and pride were one of the reasons she was still living, she had to live for him, and he was the only reason she was still in this house. She would have moved out the moment she finished college, but her father had pleaded with her to stay.Layla quickly changed into comfortable clothes as she dashed out of her room."Layla, where are you off to?" Her stepsister Scarlet asked as she alighted from the stairs."The hospital, the doctor called last night, he said they found a donor" Layla responded with joy in her heart as they both squealed happily."And what's the cause of all that noise?" Rosalie, her stepmother asked in annoyance, stepping out from the kitchen."Mother" Layla muttered softly, tucking her hair behind her ear, intimidated
It's been two days now since Layla was locked up in her room. She even tried to escape through her window but Rosalie warned her sternly not to leave the house.She was obviously trying to get Scarlet in her father's good shoes and talk badly of her to him.This was Rosalie's perfect chance to do that because her father would be very devastated if she didn't come to visit and that was the last thing she would want to happen.So she plotted on how to escape regardless of what Rosalie would say to her.She would go to Mike's house and beg him for a ride, Mike would help her since he's always with her and supports her all the time.Layla skillfully dashed out of the window, before leaving the compound premises like a sneaky cat.Layla arrived at Mike's house as the guards around opened the gates to let her in, they already knew that she was Mike's girlfriend, so she was always welcomed.Mike came from a rich home, so he lived comfortably.Layla walked enthusiastically into the house only
Layla strode into the open-air bar filled with lots of people that it was easy to get lost amongst the crowd of people.Layla walked to the bar stand where she ordered drinks.The bar attendant served her and immediately she gulped a glass down, she scrunched her face immediately the taste hit her throat.This was the first time she's tasted alcohol but Layla was hesitant as the memories of Mike and Scarlett kept surfacing in her mind.She looked around the bar and found ladies dressed in perfume clothes and body-revealing clothes chatting gingerlyAs they all enjoyed themselves and all looked like they were having fun.However none of this excitement mattered to Layla, she was already good as dead.She gulped down another shot, gasping heavily, why's life this cruel to her?"Hey there" a husky intimidating voice rang in her ears as she swayed her eyes toward the direction the voice came from."Hi," she waved in a melancholic voice, anyone who will see her in her current state now wou
Layla's eyes opened slowly as she was welcomed with a splitting headache, she looked around the room, before noticing the man from last night was still in the room.The man remained in tranquil as Layla screamed her lungs out.'What the hell am I doing here?' Layla gasped, covering her mouth in shock.He remained calm as he gazed at Layla, his Cold wicked eyes sending chills down her spine. only resulting in Layla screaming more, yet he didn't blink, he just kept staring at her with those icy Blue eyes."You ... how did we, how did I end up here? Layla stammered before biting her lips in regret, she clearly remembered all that happened the previous night, it was all her idea. She wanted to get back at Mike, so she chose to spend the night with a gorgeous man."Really!!" The man raised a brow at her, she obviously was the one who suggested a one-night stand after telling him one hell of an emotional life story."Oh sorry, then we are done here" Layla hurriedly said as she slid out of t
The whole place became damn quiet as Layla fumed In anger."How dare you…""Oh shut up you cheat, you spent a night with a man all night, when your father is sick and you when you're not even married. you're just as worthless as your mother" Scarlet yelled so loudly attracting other people in the hospital ward, Layla knew at once what she was trying to do, downgrade her of course."Father loved and protected you" Scarlet waved her hand yelling at the top of her voice, gesticulating how much her father loved her."I can't believe this came from you Scarlet '' Layla murmured to herself, unable to accept it."How could you do that to me, I cared for you," Mike asked, faking a sob."What the hell!!" Layla exclaimed, completely baffled by their pretense.Layla could not fathom what was going on, it felt as if her whole world came crashing on her all over again. She could not comprehend why her life would go wrong, why was she facing this kind of cursed fate?Layla couldn't help but sob re
"Where the hell is Regan? I swear I'm going to kill him once I get my hands on him," Aurora grunted angrily. Both she and Layla sat on one of the benches at the airport, supposedly waiting for Regan, who was meant to come pick them up."Why didn't you bring your car?" Layla asked. It would have been better that way, at least to save them some trouble."I would have done that if not for a certain someone who insisted on coming to pick you up," she said sarcastically as Layla chuckled."Maybe he's busy; I know it can never be his intention to keep me waiting.""Busy with what? Who in the world keeps women waiting?" she scoffed, picking up her phone to call her brother once again."No need, let's just wait a little longer," Layla said, putting Aurora's phone aside."I can't believe you told him already that I was coming.""I was so happy, Layla when I got your text. You need to see the way I ran to the airport like a mad woman," Aurora said as they both laughed."Thanks, Aurora.""You're
"So let's get this straight," Aurora began after listening to one hell of an explanation from Layla."You're pregnant, right?" She asked as Layla shook her head."But Mike is not the father?""How many times am I going to tell you that?" Layla pointed out."You caught Mike cheating with Scarlet, so because of that, you got yourself drunk and ended up having a one-night stand?""Precisely.""Now you have no idea about the father?""Yes, I've never met him before; we just met by accident," Layla responded."So you left home because you think Rosalie is a threat?""I don't think she is a threat, Aurora, she is," Layla said. She had experienced the most painful heartbreak; her boyfriend cheated on her with no other woman than her stepsister, who she always thought had her back but had no idea that she was a bitch."I might wake up one morning and see that she has drilled the baby out of me," Layla said in a single breath. Rosalie was very hostile and was capable of doing something like th
Regan pulled up in front of a tall and big company. According to what Aurora had told Layla, Raleigh company was located in different parts of the world, but the headquarters were right here in New York."Here we are, shortie," Regan said as Layla stared at the company."Thanks for everything," Layla appreciated, alighting from the car."You're welcome. Enjoy your first day at work," he waved as Layla closed the door shut."I will. Bye," she waved as she watched him drive away.Regan had told her everything she needed to know when they were driving here. She had been appointed as a secretary. According to him, she was very lucky she got the job."All right," Layla took in a deep breath, taking a look at herself."Here I come," she whispered to herself, walking towards the entrance of the company.Entering the company, she met a woman with blonde straight hair in the reception area. Beside her was another lady who was on the phone."Hi," Layla muttered nervously."Hi, how can I help yo
Layla was seated on the hospital bed as she watched Nolan walk in, with a baby in his arms. Noelle was standing beside her mother. Layla's eyes widened as she took in the sight of her son, who was only a month old. He was a chubby, happy baby, with a thatch of dark red hair and bright blue eyes, all the kids took after their father. "Oh, my baby" she exclaimed, reaching out her arms to him. Nolan placed a sleeping Noah in Layla's arms and he snuggled as his mother carried him. “How are you doing, my love?" Nolan asked, tucking a strand of her hair that was lying on her forehead, behind her ear. She woke up a week ago and was going to be discharged that day. Nolan was the happiest person when Keisha called him, telling him that Layla had woken up from her coma. He couldn't be more grateful for he had missed her so very much. Layla looked up at Nolan, her eyes shining with love. "I'm doing better than I ever thought possible," she said, gazing down at Noah, who was sleepi
“Nolan.. “ Darren called as she approached Nolan who was sitting on one of the chairs near Layla's room." I think you should go back to the palace… '' Darren suggested, as Nolan had not stepped foot out of the hospital since Layla was brought in. She was still in a coma.“And a nanny has been assigned to take care of the baby.." he added as Nolan shook his head slowly.Nolan hadn't even had the time to have a look at his son. As he was worried about Layla. Nolan was so conflicted. He wanted to be by Layla's side, but he also felt an urgent need to hold his son. It was as if his heart was being pulled in two different directions. He knew that Layla would want him to spend time with their baby, but he couldn't bear the thought of leaving her alone.“And you should be with Noelle also.." Darren continued as it seemed like Nolan had no plans of wanting to leave.“She's been crying nonstop. I heard from Keisha that she had refused to eat her meals and locked herself up.." he informed and
“Is she still crying!" Aurora asked Keisha who stood outside the door of Noelle's room.“Yes.." Keisha muttered softly. "I feel so bad for her," Aurora said, her voice heavy with sympathy. "To be separated from her mother like that, it must be so hard for her.""I know," Keisha said, a worried frown on her face. "I wish there was something we could do to make her feel better."“f*ck!" Aurora cursed as her eyes darted to Kira who was holding her mother's hand, then it dawned on her that she was not supposed to curse in front of a small kid.But the situation they were in now was so complicated.Layla was still in a Coma and her child was just brought out from the incubator and then brought him. Noelle on the other hand has not stopped crying since the day she was brought back from the hospital. She refused to eat or even talk to anyone and Noelle was very stubborn, it was very hard to persuade her.“What should we do now? We have to make her eat" Aurora asked, but she knew that was a
Nolan stood unmoving as it seemed that his world came to an abrupt stop. He felt like he had lost everything that very moment, as his wife and daughter lay unconscious on the ground.He could still hear Noelle's heartbeat but the same couldn't be said for Layla whose heartbeats were very faint. She was literally half dead.“This is what you get… “ Carla never got to finish her statement as a blow came flying towards her.Nolan hit her so hard that she lost three of her teeth and she began to bleed.Carla staggered back, clutching her mouth and groaning in pain. She looked up at Nolan, her eyes wide with shock and fear. Carla knew it was over, Nolan was never going to spare Jet, not from the look he had on his faceBut she won at least, Layla would never get Nolan and she made sure of that and turned out victorious. Nolan would not also lose Layla but the unborn child she was carrying.A cold satisfaction settled over Carla as she realized that, even though she had been defeated, she
“You must be joking.." Layla blurted out as she couldn't believe her ears.Carla had lost her mind, what she was requesting was totally out of it. There was no way Nolan was going to do that. "I'm serious, Layla," Carla said, her voice firm. "Nolan has to give me a child, and then you'll be free to leave with Noelle. It's the only way to protect everyone.""You can't be serious!" Layla said, shaking her head in disbelief. "Nolan would never agree to this. You're delusional."Carla's face turned dark, her eyes flashing with anger. "I'm not delusional, and I'm not going to give up until I get what I want. You'd be wise to cooperate, or things could get very ugly."" You must be silly Carla... “ Layla snapped in anger. “Do I seem like I'm joking with you?" Carla raised a brow at her and then she laughed. "Nolan is going to have sex with me.. “ she spelled out word by word for them to hear. “And then I'm going to get pregnant and bear his child.." she said proudly for them t
“Car…la.. you…” Layla stuttered short of words as she pointed at Carla who was standing in front of her. Alive. The last time she heard about her, was her death and a funeral was held for her.Then how come Carla was standing in front of her? Was Carla the one who took Noelle away? It couldn't be… But then Layla remembered that Carla was her only enemy in the past. The one that wanted her dead!!"Carla?" Layla called again, her voice barely above a whisper. "But... I thought... you were..."She trailed off, unable to finish the sentence. Everyone had always thought that Carla had died in a car accident, but now she was standing right in front of her. Layla felt like she was in a dream or a nightmare.“Carla.." Nolan called with uncertainty in his voice. He was going to kill her for real this time if she had something to do with the abduction of his daughter.“Hi, baby. Missed me?" She blew a kiss at Nolan who held a disgusted look on his face.“Enough of all this Carla!!!” Layla sna
“I think you should talk to her yourself, she refused to eat anything," Keisha said to Nolan as they both stood by the door to Layla's room.It just marked 24 hours since Noelle was taken away from them.The whole pack was in turmoil as everyone was trying to find the little princess but it seemed like she just disappeared into thin air.Nolan has set out a huge cash prize for anyone who could provide for his child, while he did all he could to find her by searching the nook and cranny of the pack.Each time a guard came to give him reports, he hoped it was good news. “F*ck'' Nolan ran his hands through his hair as he exhaled sharply. He hadn't gotten sleep neither had he eaten, not that he was planning to, as he didn't mind starving as long as his little angel was brought back to him hale and hearty but the same couldn't be said for Layla. She was human and was also pregnant.“I'll talk to her.." Nolan voiced out.“Please do.." Keisha said as Nolan walked into the room. No one has
Layla was in great shock as she couldn't believe that someone would actually try to kidnap her daughter. It all happened so far and now Noelle is gone.It was like a nightmare come true. And now, her daughter was gone, and she had no idea where she was or what was happening to her. It was a parent's worst nightmare, and Layla felt like she was going to go crazy with worry.“Layla where were.." Nolan, who seemed to be waiting for her, asked the moment he saw her walk in.He couldn't find Layla and Noelle and they seemed to be taking long to arrive. She entered just when he was about to send out guards to look for them.Layla, who felt lifeless, fell into Nolan's arms as she didn't even know where to begin in telling him that his daughter was missing.“What happened to you and where the f*ck is Noelle?" He asked, alarmed as he couldn't shake off that foreboding feeling that something was wrong.“I… I… “ Layla began stammering as fresh tears flowed down from her eyes.“I seriously have
Noelle ran happily to her parents' room and she opened the door, barging into the room.“Mommy!!" She squealed happily as she jumped in the bed. Layla was asleep. “Yes, dear…” Layla groaned her eyes stuttering. She just finished serving Noelle her lunch a few minutes ago and decided to have some rest. What on earth did she want again? Layla thought as she slowly sat up from the bed." Baby mommy needs to sleep.. “ she yawned as Noelle immediately sat in her lap, wrapping her little hands around her neck. " You know mommy is pregnant with a little brother, so I need maximum rest. What do you want? “ Layla asked knowing the only reason Noelle would come was because she wanted something from her.She was taking some lessons with her governess before Layla left her." I want to go the the park!” Noelle announced her face beaming with smiles and Layla groaned tiredly." Come on Elle. Not today..* she pointed out.“Please, Mommy. Take me to the park, you need and daddy.." she requested p