All the guests, friends, and colleagues waited patiently for Layla’s reaction.The well-decorated hall with all the food, drinks, and even music did not seem to make any sense or even look attractive to Layla anymore.She looked as if she was in a daze, the silence was interrupted by a roar of laughter.Layla felt as if she had just heard the dumbest thing and she couldn’t even stop laughing. The sweet sound of her laughter was hitting Damian like a hammer in the chest.He couldn’t guess what she was thinking at the moment.Layla looked Justin in the eyes and asked mockingly,“And what makes you think that I, Layla Wilson, will ever believe anything that comes out of your malicious mouth, Justin Smith?”Justin was stunned and his face dulled. Layla looked more confident and brave each time he saw her, sadly, she is and will never be his, and even though he forced himself to accept the painful truth, he still wanted to have her.Damian was saddened with the understanding that was sinki
Damian knew it was going to be hard and painful to recollect everything that happened but there wasn't a pain as unbearable as not sharing a room with his cute wife for three months.It was better to explain everything than to incur her anger and apologize, or gain her sympathy and be forgiven.Layla sat on the bed and he sat beside her but there was no bodily contact. Both couples looked ahead at their large beautiful wedding portrait opposite them when Damian began to tell his story.“ I have been friends with Kelvin and Justin since we were kids. We even went to the same school, and in our academic performance, I was always the first, Kelvin second, and Justin third. We were best of friends and everything was moving on well.However, this didn't sit well with Justin and he was envious. He tried his best to come close to me or even overthrow me in class but he couldn't. Not even his father’s wealth could be measured with mine.I seemed to be ahead of him in every way before I heard r
“ What did Justin do?” Layla asked.Damian was fighting hard to control his tears but he couldn't, he broke down like a baby in Layla’s arms and Layla comforted him.“ It's fine if you don't want to talk about it,” she said and wiped away the tears that were escaping his eyes.“ No. It's fine, I've already started so l have to end the story.” Damian said and wiped his face quickly, he was not ready to take any chance. What if he stopped the whole story and Layla still decides to leave him, he will be devastated for sure.“ Like I said,” he continued.“While I was busy trying to rekindle our love with Ava, Justin did an unspeakable thing. He went for my sister, Kendra.”At this point, Damian was bitter, and thank God Justin was not present there, otherwise, it would be another story.“ And what did he do to Kendra?” Layla asked, anxiously.“ Justin started dating Kendra, and the both of them were all lovey-dovey. Kelvin saw this and tried to warn me about it but I paid less attention
“ I'm sorry Miss but you can't go in there. Mr. Wilson is having a very important meeting” The maid called out as a silhouette walked past ignoring her completely with a straight face.Layla Jones was very upset about the news she heard this morning. Her stepmom had told her she was getting married to Damian Wilson in a few days and although Layla did not have a boyfriend she was not ready to get married at nineteen.Damian is the only son of her late dad’s friend Mr. Wilson. Layla has known Damian since she was a kid, Damian was older than her by six years and back then anytime Layla came around to play with Kendra, Damian’s sister, He usually hides in his room because of his body. Most kids in his school back then do call him “ fatty” Damian was a plus size back then and was always ashamed to associate with others but it all came to a halt when he traveled abroad to further his education. Damian came back looking like a hot celebrity and his physical features were like that of a mo
Layla's head was still lowered and her nails dug into her palm, in an attempt to stop her hands from trembling.Damian glared at her coldly and looked at his board members apologetically, they took the clue that the meeting has automatically come to an end because of Layla's disruptions, and one after the other, they troped out of the beautifully decorated and comfortable sitting room where the meeting was held.Some of the board members ignored Layla on their way out while others stared daggers at her and hissed, but none of them dared to pass a silly comment verbally to her because they all knew Damian, he was the youngest among them but the most feared, most importantly he was so unpredictable.The last to leave the room was his assistant, Amy, she was dressed seductively and swayed her waist trying her possible best to get Damian attention.Layla noticed Amy and felt ashamed on her behalf, “ why will a lady try to make herself noticeable by a man, he should be the one trying to ge
“ Go upstairs and pack your belongings, we don't have much time left,” Her stepmom said not sparing her daughter a glance.“What's going on Mom,” Layla asked with tear-filled eyes, she didn't know where they were going.“ My dear, our company, or better still your late father's company which will soon be yours in a couple of days is bankrupt and we tried to ask the Wilsons to help us again. Mr. Wilson agreed to help us out but gave a condition before his death that you marry his only son, Damian, at first the Wilson had no problem with this arrangement but Karen called me this afternoon to cancel the plans, I don't know why she said that but we do not have much time. Go get your things, we are leaving” Isabella replied, and Layla was lost but grateful that Damian had not told Isabella what transpired earlier today.“ If the company has been going through some challenges why didn't I know before now,” Layla askedIsabella walked close to her and held her hands “ Layla darling, You have
Damian’s cold face expressed warmth, but then again,“ What made you change your mind,” he askedLayla wasn’t expecting such a question and the young man that was with Damian seemed interested as well. If she said it was because she didn’t want to be subjected to a life of hardship because of the challenges they were facing then she was a gold digger, and she couldn’t say it was because she loved him. After all, she didn’t.Her silence was beginning to annoy Damian and make him uncomfortable but he was not going to make it easy for her, he needed an answer to his question. Maybe she didn’t hear him, so he rephrased his question,“. What made you change your mind, why do you want to marry me now,”Layla wasn’t a liar but still couldn’t tell him about her plans.There was something about Damian that made it impossible for her to lie to him even though she was not looking him in the eyes.“ I don’t want to go to the countryside and I want to complete my education,” she said seriously.Da
“ How dare you, Damian!!, how dare you go back on our agreement?” A churlish voice yelled immediately after he picked up the call.Damian rolled his eyes and wiped the sweat on his forehead off. Ava’s dad, Mr Grey was the last person he wanted to talk to today.He summoned courage and replied,“ Mr. Grey?, how may I be of help to you” Damian was trying to divert from the topic and it got Mr Grey irritated.“ Don’t you dare play games with me Damian, you know exactly what I am talking about little boy.Why did you go back on our agreement” Mr Grey asked and Damian could sense the anger in his voice.“ I did not go back on my word Mr. Grey. We had an agreement. I kept my word on my part, you and your daughter didn’t keep yours.” Damian replied, trying his best to sound confident.On the other end of the phone was an angry man pacing to and fro in his study.He was furious and had worry lines All over his face.“ Don’t test me you little brat.You will regret this Damian” he threatened.