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Nathan Layla could be going anywhere right now. It could be the restaurant, home or to even see a friend. There's no way I can be sure she's going to see her boyfriend, but even if that's the case, what right do I have to do this? I look ahead and her car's already out of sight. I'm glad it is, because this isn't how I want things to be. When I saw her for the first time among my new staff, all I wanted to do was get an opportunity to speak to her so I could apologize. I wanted to tell her everything I've been through over the years while thinking about what I put her through. That's all it was supposed to be, so how has it come to this? Why am I so bothered by her new life and her new man? As I think about what I've just done, I slam the steering wheel a few times, then lean back in my seat. This needs to stop. My main goal is still to just have a conversation with her. She obviously hates me even more after seeing me with Miranda, but I don't want her to get the wrong idea. I'm

NathanAs James awaits my response, I look to the side with a scoff."Don't be ridiculous," I say to him."You looked away. That means you're lying to me!" He straightens up.I huff. "I'm telling you the truth. This isn't because of Layla.""You can fool everyone else, but you're definitely not fooling me. It's pretty obvious that she'd be one of the first to go had you been onboard with our decision. That's why you've left it up to her to either stay or resign.""You're just thinking too much. Fine, let's just say you're right. Why would I do this only because of her? It's not like she'd financially suffer."He strokes his chin, slowly pacing. "Hmm...now that I think about it, you make a good point. Driving a car like that, her boyfriend's wealthy and we both know it. That's -""If you're just going to further talk about her boyfriend, then stop right there." I poke my cheek.He chuckles. "The topic really gets on your nerves, huh?""It's not funny." "Alright...alright. I'll give it

LaylaEver since I came home, I wanted to talk to Pamela right away, but I couldn't reach her. Now that she's finally gotten back to me, I just want to talk to her about the setback I experienced today."Oh no. Are you okay?" she asks, her voice laced with concern.I give a half smile, like she can see me, looking at myself in the mirror."Of course I'm okay. I'm just disappointed. I admit that when I first learned about this news, it hit me hard, but not anymore.""I'm glad to hear that. Will you still keep this a secret from your mom?""I'm not telling her anything." I firmly shake my head. "I have an idea of what her reaction might be like. She might even go to extreme lengths for Nathan and I to get together again, but that's not happening.""I don't think that would even happen because you're with Louis now.""Yeah, but she still doesn't know about him." "Are you still hesitant?""Yeah, but I'll introduce him to her later. I feel like it's too soon if I do it now.""You're right

Nathan It's been a while since I attended such a publicized social event and it's because I wanted a break from the public eye. While I finish buttoning my shirt, I have my phone on loudspeaker, telling James all about what happened with Miranda yesterday and I already regret it because he can't stop laughing. "You're starting to make me wonder more each day if you're really my best friend," I say to him, glancing at the phone on the table. "Of course I am. That's why I find it funny, but how are you telling me all this without her listening?" "She's downstairs." "I see, so everything's okay now?" I sigh heavily, not knowing the answer to that myself. "Yes, everything's fine." I try to convince myself of this. "So... she's just going to be cool with Layla being around you?" "I don't think so." "In that case, I hope I get to see it." "See what?" "The moment they meet." "I really wish that I could stop that from happening." "Yeah, your girl's crazy. Hey, i

Nathan The closer James and I get to the table, the more obvious it is that they're really shooting glares at each other. I can't be wrong about this. I know Miranda. I hope she didn't cause any trouble, especially because she's already in a bad mood. "Are you seeing this?" James asks me. "Yeah." I furrow my eyebrows. Taking my seat, I look at both of them and say, "Is everything okay?" "Yeah, we were just getting to know each other," Miranda says with a smile as her gaze softens. It's hard to believe after what James and I just saw. I look over at Stacey and she chuckles. "Yeah... Miranda's quite interesting." James and I glance at each other, then subtly shrug. I don't even dwell on it too much as I glance at Layla and Louis. I look away, determined not to keep staring at them this time, but I fail. In less than a minute of my return to the table, Miranda pulls my arm and whispers, "Where did you go?" "Nowhere," I say to her, clenching my jaw at Layla and Louis as he ki