Layla's POVI scoffed lightly at the question. I didn't mean to... fuck I was a grieving wife, but that question was just dumb. Does he have enemies? "He is Noah fucking Reynolds." I gritted. "If he doesn't have enemies, no one can have enemies." "It was just a harmless question." The other officer argued. Harmless question? No! It was a stupid question. I was about to answer him when Jack raised his hand. "Alright enough, both of you.""Look I can... " "Mark I said enough." Jack interrupted him from speaking. Then he turned to me. "That would be all for today. If you remember something else..." He shoved his hand into his pocket and brought out a card. "Don't hesitate to give me a call." I hesitated in collecting his card. There was no way I was calling a cop number. No, never, especially since I knew the cop was someone Elena had conned before. But I couldn't have him suspecting me either. "Thank you," I muttered collecting the card. A doctor walked over, his gaze fixed
Layla's POV It was over. The ruse was done. Elena was gone. The sound of police sirens filled the air; the street was painted in blue and red shiny lights. From the marriage registry, all they could do was stare. Alfonso came through. The plan worked. My lips stretched upwards, and my hands grabbed the hem of my wedding gown. It was over. "Someone help!" "Call the ambulance quickly!" "There's a man in the car!" Sounds of concerned passersby filled my ears. It felt like the wheel of life just paused. Everyone left whatever they were doing just to see the man in the car. I kept staring until the ambulance arrived. "Time to get into my life," I mumbled to myself before running towards the wrecked vehicle. Streams of tears flowed from my eyes and I sobbed. "No! W... What is happening?" I asked incoherently, my body trembling. The police tried to stop me when they saw that I passed through the yellow and black line... but I was too focused on the officers who were trying to
Noah's POV I didn't hesitate with my answer. This was what I wanted. "I do." The clerk nodded, then he turned towards Layla and asked her the same question. Layla just stared at him as if she had been thinking of something else.My heart had already been through much only today. Layla's hesitation was bringing back that awful feeling she had when waiting for her to come back home. That maybe she didn't want this. Maybe she didn't want me. The clerk had to cough to get her attention. "Sorry," Layla mumbled, sounding a little distracted. The clerk was about to repeat the question when I stopped him. Maybe she needed a little motivation to speed up her answer. I shoved my hands into my pockets, bringing out the box I had stuffed into them back at the mansion. I knew I had to give it to her today. We were getting registered as an official couple. Although it was the Reynolds's way to wait until the marriage ceremony before giving the woman the ring... I couldn't wait any lon
Joshua's POVAfter the call I gave to the boss, I instantly got to complete his orders.I picked up my keys and went to my car driving away to Reynold's Industries.This was the first mission that had taken me so long to accomplish.3 years.3 fucking years that bitch had made me seem incompetent.Not she was caught.I finally found her.Okay, maybe it wasn't me.Because Noah also put me in charge of his wedding ceremony, I had to send someone else to continue the search for the Old Master Reynolds mystery woman.That was because Noah prioritized his marriage more than anything. That was confirmed in the last few dews minutes of his call.The woman he had been haunting down for a long time was just here...I stared at the folder.But he picked to be with his woman instead.A smile appeared on my lips.He was an honorable man.My car pulled over at the company garage; I got the file and stepped out, heading towards the inside.It was a huge building with about a hundred or more stories
Noah's POV FEW HOURS AGO. I stood leaning on my car as I waited for Layla to come out. There was no driver, just me and the car as we both waited there. Layla wanted me to drive; she said something about it being romantic. I couldn't object, why would I? I also wanted to be alone with her. Although I didn't want to, I glanced at the watch in my left hand. 10 minutes to 9I didn't take long to dress up, but I understood her. She was a lady. Ladies always loved looking beautiful. Not as if there was ever a time that she wasn't. Layla was the strangest woman I had ever met. She was beautiful, kind... A bit crazy, and the best of all... She wasn't like those other girls. She didn't fawn over me, smiling like that was the only thing they could do in life... She was never going to spread herself on the floor like a rug just because I commanded it. That was just one of the many reasons I loved her, and finally... After all this time, I was getting married to hee. She was official
Elena's POV "Here are your certificates." The clerk said after a while, handing Noah a red...book? We took it from his hand gently, as if it were some kind of treasure. It was. "You both are now legally married." The clerk said to us with a professional smile on his face. It was done. I returned his smile. "Thank you." "Thank you." Noah copied me. He held me in his hands as we walked out of the registry. He had so much joy... His face was bright and filled with smiles. My phone vibrated in the pocket of my gown; yes, I ensured the gown had a pocket... And I stopped walking. Noah turned to face me, puzzled at my sudden act. "What's wrong?" "I need to use the restroom," I answered with a pout. Noah thought for a second before nodding his head. "Alright, let's go then." I blinked. "Let's go where?" I refuted, surprised at his actions. "It's the lady's bathroom. You won't be allowed in there.""I don't want to go in. I'll just wait for you outside." Noah insisted surprising