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's mind was in a hassle as Nolan lifted her off the ground."Let me go.." she yelled throwing a tantrum as she struggled with him."Leave me alone!!" She screamed in a very loud voice, her voice was so loud that Maddox sprang up from the ground alerted."Keep quiet or you will only worsen your punishment.." he warned in a calm demeanor not dropping her on the ground."Please let me go!!" Layla struggled as she punched his shoulders repeatedly but he didn't budge, not even once.What had she done to him to warrant this kind of treatment? She was just five minutes late for Christ's sake.He continued walking as he stopped in front of his room."What are you doing!?" Layla asked in an alert. Why was he taking her to his room? She asked herself."Please, I will do whatever you want, just let me go…" She tried bargaining with him but it seemed as if he wasn't in for that.Not even once did he pay attention to her.He got into his room and dropped her on the ground."What do you want w
Layla walked slowly to her room as helpless tears flowed down her cheeks.What Nolan had done was just the height of it all. He purposely left her in cold water for more than thirty minutes and when he finally let her out. He didn't show any remorse for it. But instead treated her like a nobody.She got into her room and closed the door behind her. Dragging her feet to her bed, she slumped on the bed."Why?.." A sob slipped her lips as she clenched her fist on the bed sheets.She was soaking wet and was cold. It felt as if her whole strength had left her. She felt disgusted.Not only did he toss her out like trash, but he sent her out completely naked not caring about her feelings or whatsoever.Her phone which was lying a few meters away from her chimed and she weakly reached out for it to check it out.Written on the screen was a text from Regan asking her if she reached home safely.' Hey shortie, did you reach home safely? ' the text read.Layla sniffled, wiping a tear off from he
Layla sucked in a deep breath as she stood on the porch of Nolan's apartment. She was about to go to work. Nolan was long gone.Well he went to work alone in his car while she had to board a taxi.She would get a car once she learnt how to drive.She began to walk towards the road, so that she could catch a taxi and she wanted to visit the pharmacy also to get some drugs.Layla had still not forgotten what Nolan had done to get, after that day, she made sure never to break any of his rules and stayed away from him as far as possible."Taxi.." she waved down a taxi which was passing by.Luckily for her, she found one early. Before she had to wait for ages."Take me to Raleigh company and please drop by any nearest pharmacy.." she informed the driver who shook his head in agreement.…..Layla got down from her taxi after paying for her fare. She safely tucked the drugs she bought into her purse before heading inside."Good morning Bertha…" She greeted Bertha as she walked away from her
After Carla had successfully made sure no one had seen her. She headed for Nolan's office as she had originally come to see him.She couldn't but admire him as he sat behind his mighty table, working as if his whole life depended on it. He was definitely a workaholic."Hey Nolan, what's up…" she waved, walking closer to him.He looked up from his work and to see who it was. "Hey, Carla." He said, focusing his attention back on his work."What's up?" His tone was a little friendly today, but he still seemed a bit distant. Carla sat down in the chair across from him and sighed. "I just wanted to talk to you about something. Is that okay?" She asked, trying to gauge his reaction. Nolan looked a little wary, but he nodded. "Sure, what's on your mind?". "I've kind of noticed that you've not been yourself lately" she uttered, picking her words carefully. She has known Nolan for a long time now so she could easily tell if something was up with him.Nolan's face remained impassive, but hi