Nolan's car pulled up in front of Aurora's apartment and Layla found herself breathing in relief. "Thanks Nolan.." she thanked him and she stepped out from the car."Xander will come pick you up tomorrow morning.." he informed as he drove away."Jerk…" Layla sneered walking to her apartment as she knocked on the door."Who's it?" She heard Aurora's voice from Inside.How much she's missed her friend."It's me.." Layla whimpered with a breaking voice.She felt like crying right at that moment."Fuck you!!" Aurora cursed as she ran to the door to Open it.Immediately she opened the door, both friends broke into a tight hug."Oh my god! Are you crying?" Aurora asked feeling Layla's hot tears on her back."I've missed you so much.." Layla cried. It felt so sad that she would be leaving her best friend and she couldn't tell her the reason that she would be leaving."Oh my, oh my.." Aurora muttered patting Layla's back. Why was she acting so emotional?"Come on,let's go in.." she led Layl
"Please endeavor to take your medicines and have some rest also, hmm.." Aurora advised as she stepped out of the pharmacy together with Layla."I will, thanks for your concern.." Layla flashed a smile at Aurora as they walked to where Aurora's car was parked."By the way, I'll be taking driving lessons during the weekend.." Layla informed Aurora happily."I see, are you getting a car?""Nahh, my boss told me to learn, I think he is going to get me one.." Layla reasoned. It would be so much better to get a car, sometimes public transportations was so tiring."Wow, that's great, I can teach you if you want to learn, or better still we can ask Regan.." Aurora suggested."No need, I'm not sure yet, I think he's probably going to arrange for someone to teach me..""Alright babe, make sure you take good care of yourself..""I will…" Layla chuckled at her friend's overprotectiveness; she couldn't count how many times Aurora had told her to take care of herself today."Good and I'm always her
"You shouldn't have done that.." Layla voiced out the moment they got into Aurora's car. "Done what?" Aurora scoffed in disbelief. "What you did, you're only going to anger Scarlet.." Layla Stated. She didn't want someone to come for her. Because Scarlet would definitely not sit back. "And so f*cking what!!!" Aurora's voice thundered in the car. "Let her get angry for all I care, she can kill herself if she wants, I don't care!!" Aurora emphasized. Layla took it so lightly with people. That was why she was always the victim. She did not know how to stand up for herself. Aurora and Regan always did that for her back in high school. Then there was Rosalie, the evil stepmother. Who was also out to make Layla's life miserable but never did Layla once complained. She just suffered silently. "Enough is enough Layla!!" "You need to stop being like this, you're going to be a mother soon, if you can't stand up for yourself, how are you going to stand up for your child?" Aurora drilled
"Thanks for the ride Xander.." Layla thanked Xander as he pulled up in front of Nolan's place."Anytime.." he smiled at her."Do take care, hmmm. See you some other time.." he waved as Layla stepped out of the car."You too bye.." she watched as he drove away. She inhaled sharply walking towards Nolan's apartment.She wondered why he decided to live in a penthouse when he was filthy rich.She stopped at the door hesitating if she should go in. Her last visit here was not so pleasant as she had not forgotten about Maddox, how she passed out and how Nolan lashed out on her.Maddox was one scary dog that she couldn't help but to be scared of.Taking in deep breaths, she brought out the key which Xander had given her earlier. Opening the door slowly, she placed one of her legs into the house cautiously, in fear that Maddox might sprang up on her.She was about to take another step when she heard a loud bark."Oh god!!" She yelled, slamming the door."There's no way I'm going in there.."
Layla sat opposite Nolan as she waited for him to state out the rules he had for her.She kept her gaze on the ground as she felt very uneasy around him."Hmm…" he cleared his throat, gaining Layla's attention and she looked up."I know none of us want to be in this situation where we have found ourselves but since it has already happened, we just have to adapt to it.." he began in a deep monotone."You already know what is going on and the responsibility you have to bear now.." he added and Layla shook her head before raising her hand timidly in the air, as she wanted to ask a question."Go on.." he motioned for her to speak."Is there nothing we can do about this?" She questioned. She really wanted to go very far away from him but that would not be possible if she beared his so called mark.The mark was still visible on her neck and she saw it whenever she was having her bath.Also she had a hard time trying to hide the mark so she usually applied make-up as her short hair couldn't
"Yes, Aurora. Bye. Take care" Layla said, stepping out of the taxi which stopped in front of Nolan's office.She disconnected the car before walking in. Nolan had specifically said that the people in the company should not know that they lived together or whatsoever.So she had to come to work all by herself every morning. That was very stressful for her as she had to walk a few miles away from Nolan's place before she could find a taxi."Good morning Bertha.." She walked past Bertha waving to her."Hello, Layla…" Bertha waved back with a smile."Layla.." Bertha called softly before Layla could walk away."Yes.." Layla responded as she stopped in her tracks."Can I ask you a question?" Bertha asked in almost a whisper beckoning for Layla to come closer."Do you need anything?" Layla queried, stepping closer to Bertha."Well…" Bertha began as she chuckled sheepishly."How was your trip with the president?" She asked, tucking her hair behind her ear."What trip?" Layla creased her brows
Layla lay on her bed as she stared quietly at the ceiling. Nolan's place was like a hellhole for her.She was not free to do whatever she wanted. The only time she left the house was when she was going out to work as she was scared to go elsewhere for fear that she might not meet the curfew time he had set for her.So she thought it would be best if she just stayed at home whenever she was free.Her driving lessons took place right in Nolan's compound, as he arranged for someone to teach her how to drive. She started the day before and just finished taking driving lessons. So far she's good, things were going well from that perspective.As for work, it seemed as if she had become the talk of the office because of her expensive dressing. Something she couldn't help.If she refuses to wear the clothes Nolan had bought for her then she would be moving around naked. So she had no choice but to wear whatever he bought for her and there were super expensive clothes.She tossed around the be
"Thanks for today Regan.." Layla appreciated as they walked towards Regan's car. "You've really made my day" she added."Anytime shortie.." he grinned."I have to get going now…" she announced as it was already 6 pm."Yeah, it's getting late. Come on I'll drop you off.." he offered, but Layla quickly waved him off.There was no way she would allow Regan to drop her off, especially in front of Nolan's apartment.Nolan was equivalent to a madman and would give her an earful if he saw them together. He had literally done that before."No thanks, I'll take it from here..""I insist. Besides I should know where you live now" he reasoned but Layla shook her head."It's okay Regan. I'm fine.." she said in an assuring tone."I have to go now. Take care.." she waved walking away quickly with her stuffed animal in her hand.….."Oh shit!" Layla cursed gritting her teeth. She was always unfortunate even time it came to her getting a taxi. She'd been standing here for thirty minutes now but yet n
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