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Crystal OduwaA/N: You'd notice the chapters getting longer, doing my best to make up for all the breaks in the update. Thank you for being patient this entire time. Please leave a gem and review after reading.
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LAYLA16/60SATURDAY — 12:32 AMBERLIN; HOTEL DE ROME. "Here we are. You should thank me for getting a reservation ahead of time. Ensuring that we'll be attended to."I scowled at what Aiden had said as I drove my luggage behind me. I'm not appreciative of having to walk from the airport down here. It only lasted ten minutes, but it was still ungratifying."You screwed up two flights now. I'm in charge of the trip to Hawaii."I say, fighting back a yawn. My feet hurt. "And that won't be a screwup. Why?"I snorted without a response, still trailing behind Aiden, who followed the lady at the front desk."Here we are."Speaking of her, she motioned to two rooms beside each other and then handed both of us separate keys."You should thank me for not booking a suite. It is what you deserve. A weekend with me. Pure torture."He clicked his tongue, forcing the key into the hole."And what have I done to deserve this vicious punishment of yours?"I nudged my head at the lady, muttering a "Th
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LAYLA18/60MONDAY.BERLIN; CAT CO WORLDWIDE MEDIA.The driver disrupts the lingering silence for over twenty minutes, "Here we are." He announces curtly.Raising my head, I catch the display of a building just about as large as Dean Construction.We got down through the doors and gave it a wedge to close. Aiden spoke with the driver, who would wait at the parking lot or return at the end of the meeting.If the meeting ends at all."Does she know you'll be here?""Nope."Nonchalance. Again."What did Penelope tell her?""She said representatives from her will arrive today to discuss. That's all.""How nice.""Cheer up, love. We won't be asked to leave, fortunately."Scoffing, I murmur underneath my breath, "If we're lucky."****"Guten Morgen."I cast Aiden an amused look. Did he speak German? I hardly stepped out into the city due to language barriers, but he was eloquent. Interesting."What did you say to him?""Good morning."He answers. There was a lady at the front desk. She smil
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AIDEN18/60MONDAY BERLIN; CAT CO WORLDWIDE MEDIA"Mr Smith."Catherine is behind me. Her voice was always so forward, thick, and laced with every emotion she was feeling. Now I'm sensing almost nothing at all. I guess we've both changed. "Catherine."She smiled, unlike in the office where it seemed like she could rip my head off."You age like fine wine Mr Smith."I arch a brow. "Am I missing something here?""Not really. The deal is closed. I believe Layla went to use the restroom. She should be right behind me."On cue, she rotated her head backwards to check. Layla hadn't come out."Thank you.""For what? Not throwing you out or the deal?""Both."I answer truthfully."I can't say I expected a phone call or at least a message, but I did hope. I always hoped." She clicked her tongue, but there was nothing bitter about that tone. Which left me to wonder if she held any resentment at all. "Catherine.""I'm not that woman anymore, I'm not holding grudges or anything.""I'm not that
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AIDEN SMITHTHURSDAY19/60I do crazy things. That's the entire point of life. You aren't living if you don't do something completely out of character once in a while. You're just existing in a body of flesh and bones. Even at that, there's a limit to how much crazy one person can muster. I've been pushing it for a while now. Yelling back at my dad. Tormenting him. Even bargaining with the devil. Pulling Layla into my room, messing with her, It's almost like I had a death wish, so I realised I reached my cliff. The part where I fall off and it's all over. Why?Because holding, touching, and hugging Layla Smith is one of a thousand ways of assured death. I did it still. Why? Because I like to push things.Once it was done, I couldn't take it back. And I'm not sure I want to.Lavender. Layla Dean has a scent like Lavender. I've been close. Just not this close. She's pressed against me like her body was made to mold just like this. Against mine. Nothing feels this good. Nothing can match
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LAYLAFRIDAY20/60A headache and a shitload of work to do. A mixture I thought was the end of the world. Dead wrong. A migraine. An abundance of work to do. An inevitably failed task. A date with the city's most desirable bachelor and interacting with Aiden Smith.All in twenty-four hours. What can a girl do to get some peace?I tugged my hair. I could not. No- I did not cease myself.My father should be lenient. Or perhaps I should get an assistant to do the work. Either way, filling and making investors happy isn't how my Friday should go.I've had two espressos, and I'm about to take the third.After the deal with Maximus, I'd put the rest away from Monday. It's off the to-do list. Half off rather, but a win is a win, and I'd take it.Then on to the next. Thompson. Tristan.I sigh and recline my chair. His presence is refreshing, and with the day-week, I've had, I need the break.Dinner is by 8 pm. That's what we decided. It's one right now. I'd finish up by two, meet up with Aiden
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LAYLA FRIDAY 20/60Tristan lives in a penthouse. Absolutely. I unconsciously distinguished both men. They're both influential and successful. Their accommodation options are quite similar. I could even compare their allure. It's almost a mirror reflection."Penny for your thought?"As we stepped into the elevator, I diverted my gaze from the scenery.Minutes ago, I arrived at his address and Tristan met me in the hall. He could've called the receptionist to let me through, but he choose to walk with me himself. Maybe I underestimated him after all. He's also not clothed in a suit and pants. I selected a casual dinner dress.Tristan Thompson has a T-shirt and something that would not be seen within the walls of an office for pants. He looks informal. I texted Bella before leaving, and she conceded, "Use Protection." I cringe once again. "Nothing. I'm merely appreciating your penthouse. It's quite stunning.""Yes, it is. It's not the only beautiful piece present."I flushed because t
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LAYLA SATURDAY 21/60 “Bella.” I coil my hands, creating a cloth around my chest. I set aside to allow my best friend in. She exhales dramatically before proceeding inside. “I didn't give fashion advice, so I suppose the date wasn't a complete mess?” Eye roll. We spent some time in his room after that make-out session. He mostly did the talking. High school. Business school. I almost fell asleep resting my head over his shoulder, and then he offered to drive me home, but I insisted on going back myself. Part of me thought that was his way of asking for an invitation to come over. I prefer not to dwell on that part. “It went horribly, Bells. I’m hopeless without you.” I head to my kitchen for a cup of coffee, not expecting to be up at eleven in the morning. “As expected, now tell me you at least got what you came from?” I shrug, feigning ignorance. Bella grunts and then lifts both hands. I cover my lips with the edge of the cup, concealing a tiny smirk. “Come on Layla, don’t
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LAYLA MONDAY 23/60 "The glasses might not operate well. It's Layla, not Kendall Jenner." I hissed, endearing him despite an odd curl in my belly. "How do you know I'm acquainted with Kendall Jenner?" His retort was nothing short of cocky. Aiden couldn't have slept with her. Wait a minute—I just realised I don't care. Clearing my throat, I stride aside, and he does the same, taking us back to square one. Him hovering over me and blocking my path. "Aiden." His lids latched slowly as they pressed against the other, spreading a smile across his face. "Perhaps he's drunk. Okay, the chances of that happening are slim, but he's acting like an asshole, so I have to consider it." "Mr. Smith." I clear my throat, and his smile broadens. Dimples. I forgot about those. Again, I shake my head to clear whatever silly thoughts I just had. "We're having a cake testing, love." He murmurs, then opens his eyes. It's almost as if the last two minutes never ensued. I have no clue what just ha
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