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 muchher 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 reminiscing on how terrible her life was. It was just too much to bear.The hatred and betrayal and to crown it all, she just gave her virginity to an absolute stranger. It was just too much for Layla to handle."See she's crying because of all the guilt" Scarlet yelled excitedly as a small number of people had already gathered.Layla wanted to refuse Scarlet's claim, but her heart was too heavy at the moment.She wiped her eyes as she ran out of the ward quickly, shutting the door behind her.She can't just take it anymore.*******TWO WEEKS LATER……Weeks passed, and Layla was back to her normal self of locking herself up in her room, writing all the stuff that came to her.Her father's relationship with her has grown from bad to worse, she was like an outcast in the house.Rosalie and Scarlet were still trying to make life a living hell for her though she ignored them, she still found it very difficult to forget about that day.It's not Mike and Scarlet's sinful and treacherous act but because of Mr blue Eyes, she still can't forget his handsome face that she sometimes imagined herself wrapped up in his arms, she even made a drawing of him but with a vague memory of what he looks like the picture was not that perfect but she would recognize him in a heartbeat if she happened to see him again."Get a grip of yourself Layla '' she slapped her cheeks together, breaking out of her reverie, she should stop thinking about a complete stranger.The fact that she has not been feeling too well bothered her."I'm gonna be fine, you're gonna be fine Layla, get a grip of yourself," she told herself for the tenth time, ignoring the flaring nausea in her stomach and focusing on her writing.She has vomited three times today. She tried to resist the nausea building up within her but it grew stronger as Layla scampered to the bathroom to let it all out.'Oh my God, I hope it's not what I am thinking' Layla gasped out as she grabbed some money from her purse, before marching to the nearest pharmacy store to grab a pregnancy strip test and rush back home.In Layla's haste, she bumped into Scarlett while going up the stairs, but she totally ignored her, but Scarlett gave Layla a strange gaze before ignoring her too.*****"Oh my gosh!!" Layla squealed the moment the results came out, as the strip fell from her hands."This is not happening"….....Scarlett found Layla's movement suspicious and decided to sneak up on her. Soon Layla comes out from the bathroom with a terribly shocked expression on her face."I knew it, Layla, you've been seeing another man" Scarlett yelled immediately she saw the pregnancy strip test with Layla."What do you mean?" Layla stuttered hiding the strip behind her."You're pregnant Layla, you're nothing but a disgrace, you're just like your mother, all you know is to go about seducing men, I can't wait to tell my mother and father, Mom would definitely remove that thing from your womb" Scarlett threatened as Layla held her stomach tight in protection."You just wait till Mother comes back, you'll definitely not survive this" Scarlett spat as she dashed out of the room, excitement bubbling up within her, Layla was really in big trouble this time around.Layla breathed in relief the moment Scarlett left, her presence was really suffocating.But Scarlett already knows about the pregnancy and in no time the whole family and neighborhood will find out, then she'll be nothing but a disgrace, a woman who has no idea about the man who impregnated her.Not only that Rosalie can really harm her child, but she can even suggest for a divorce and her father will hastily approve of itShe'll have to do something.This baby was a new hope for her and harming the child was the last thing on her list, it was not even on her list.The only option now was to leave, she'll have to run for her life and save her child's life.Everyone literally hates her and she's as good as dead. If she spends one more hour in this house, things are gonna get bloody once Rosalie comes.The only solution was to leave this place.Layla quickly grabbed a few clothes, putting all her valuables, her laptop, diary, and some cash.Luckily she had enough savings with her that could take her to New York, accommodation would not be a problem. She brought out her phone and she quickly sent a text to someone.'Meet me at the airport 'She threw her luggage off the window and she jumped through the window, running as fast as her legs could carry her, without looking back."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
Everyone's eyes were directed at Layla, who stood frightened. They wondered curiously about what she might have done to the president in the past, or if they had ever crossed paths before, to make him this furious."Xander, who is she, and what is she doing here?" He asked again in a thunderous voice, his icy blue eyes cold as death itself."Nolan, this is your new secretary. Do you know her?" Xander questioned, facing Nolan, who took a step forward."Come with me," he said to Layla, dragging her away towards his office, not giving her any chance to speak."What are you doing here?" He asked immediately he banged the door behind him, pinning her to the wall with his hands around her neck."I…I ..I…." Layla coughed as she struggled with her breath. Never did she expect to meet him here or this way. But why the hell was he overreacting? Did she ever do anything to anger him?"Answer me!!!" He growled, and Layla felt her heart seize. If there was another word for scary, then it should be
"Nolan…" Xander called in a low voice as he walked into Nolan's office."What did you want?" Nolan snapped, anger clearly evident on his face."Chill, man. What's up with all the anger?" Xander teased, taking his seat."So tell me, what was the cause of your behavior earlier today?" Xander questioned curiously."Why did you employ her before telling me?" Nolan gritted his teeth with clenched fists."I thought you said you didn't care, and I can employ anyone," Xander raised a brow at Nolan."What's wrong with her? You never spared a glance at your past secretaries, but it seems this one is getting you all worked up," Xander reasoned. Nolan was the kind of person who never gave a damn; he was fine as long as things went his way. That was one of the main reasons why his secretaries never stayed more than a month because he always found problems with them, and he was not the type to give second chances."She's the one," Nolan said after much hesitation."Which one?" Xander pursed his lip
Layla typed noisily on her computer as she had a lot of work that had been piled up for her; Nolan had instructed that she finish up before he returned back from his meeting.She was still engrossed in her work when she heard some footsteps walking towards her. She lifted her head to see a woman nicely dressed standing before her."Good day, how can I help you?" Layla asked politely, wondering who the woman might be. As far as she was concerned, she was not an employee here."I want to see Nolan," the lady requested, staring intently at Layla, who found her gaze uncomfortable."The President is currently having a meeting, please wait for him," she said, returning to her work. Curious to know about the strange lady, from the way she called Nolan, one would think that they were a thing. She never knew that Nolan had a girlfriend."Okay," the lady flashed a smile at Layla before going to sit down.A few moments later, a male figure walked in, and the lady immediately stood up, rushing to
Layla stood up in haste as she turned to face Nolan."S..ir.." she stammered in surprise. When did he get to where she was?"Who were you speaking to?" He asked as she stumbled backward, facing the ground."No one," she replied shakily. Up till now, this man still scares the living hell out of her."Where are the files I told you to work on?" He requested as she quickly walked to the table."They're here, sir, but I've not finished working on them," she replied."Take this," he handed a key to her as she looked at it curiously."Si..r," she stuttered, collecting the keys from him as she looked at it curiously."Do you have a car?" He asked as she shook her head, indicating a no."That's the key to my penthouse," he began as Layla squinted her eyes. Why was he giving her his house key?"Have this also," he gave her another card which contained an address."That's the address to my penthouse. After closing from work today, take the files you worked on there," he instructed, and Layla no
"Layla, Layla," Nolan called softly as he shook Layla's body gently."Layla," Layla's eyes fluttered open as she blinked them repeatedly. She yelled in fright as she sat up quickly from the ground. She passed out because of the fear of being eaten by a wolf-like dog."Haa!!!!" She yelled, clutching the person behind her tight; the dog was seated right in front of her, with its tongue sticking out as it panted.She slowly looked up to see the person behind her but only screamed in shock when their eyes met. His icy blue eyes pierced through her. She thought he had something important to take care of, what was he doing here?"S..ir," she stammered, still holding him tight, not wanting to let go for fear of being bitten by the dog."Why were you lying on the ground?" He snapped at her as he stood up, leaving her on the ground."Because I fainted," she replied breathlessly. Was he asking her a pointless question? Did he not meet her unconscious?"And why did you faint?" He uttered in a co
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