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The Contract Usurper
Layla"Mr. Halloway, sir, Mr. Thompson is here to see you. He's in your office." Danny's secretary, Jenny, says, making us stop as she eyes him worried. "Thanks, Jenny," Danny replies, pulling me closer by my shoulders and kissing my temple. "Ladybug, I'll see you in a bit. Let Felix know I'm in a meeting and to start the meeting without me. If I'm done before you guys are over, I will join you, ok?" he smiles, caressing my cheek before he turns and leaves. I can't help but feel like this meeting will be a disaster without him.I hurry toward my office, grab my portfolio and notepad with my designs and go on over to the meeting room. Everyone is already seated; I glance around for an empty seat, and to my dismay, the only set I see besides the CEO's chair is the one next to Sasha. I groan inwardly, closing my eyes and begging for a miracle. My sister sees me, smiling and gesturing for me. "Layla, over here," she says, making the girls move a seat and making room for me. "Thanks," I
The Contract Playing The Victim
LaylaSasha and I exchanged murderous looks. The competition and bickering between us were getting out of hand, and the new level of her pettiness was, well... Too petty, if you ask me."Now, guys! Let's not get ahead of ourselves. Girls... Please, let's all calm down. Layla, sweetie, are you sure these are your designs? I mean, you've been overworking yourself lately, and perhaps you've mistaken your designs for Sasha's." my dad says, making me annoyed. How can he even think she had the brains to come up with ideas like mine? Does he not know me? He knows well that his late partner, Mr. Logan Halloway, and Hugo, were the ones who taught me how to design. How can he even question such a thing?"Are you kidding me?" I said, tilting my head towards him. My sister quickly placed her hand on my shoulder, trying to calm me. "Dad?" Karla says, making dad shrug his shoulders, raising his hands in defense. "I'm just saying. This is a huge accusation, perhaps... It's possible; I don't know.
The Contract Baby Logan
Layla"Oh my God, Layla... Congratulations!" I was smothered by all the girls in the conference room, including Hugo and dad. Danny couldn't help but smile from ear to ear as dad engulfed him with big bear hugs. Dad cried for like an hour. He hugged me and couldn't get enough of patting Danny on his shoulder. He continued to thank him for finally making him a grandpa. Which I thought was ironic, given we already have Zoey. I know dad loves Zoey, but I guess it finally dawned on him that he was old and had become a grandpa. Of course, Karla took this as a free pass to pick on him, pointing to his gray hairs and pointing out how he was becoming slower at their morning jogs."You guys made my entire life better than it was before. Just wait until your mom hears about this. She's going to be thrilled." he says as he grabs the phone out of his pocket and dials her number."Dad, wait." I stopped him, grabbed the phone away from him, and hung up the phone call."But, ladybug? Don't you wan
The Contract Welcome Baby
LaylaI sat at the edge of the bed next to Riley, holding baby Logan. He made cute noises, sticking his little tongue out now and then since he had just finished nursing. He looked at me, blinking his tiny green eyes from time to time and smiling.He was so vivid. Just a few hours had passed by since he was born, and he was already lifting his little head and had his little eyes wide opened, making his bright green eyes glisten. Gosh, he's just so adorable. He looked so much like Danny's grandpa. "You look so beautiful, Riles. And little Logan is so adorable. Aren't you, baby Logan? Yeah, baby, you are the most handsome little man I've ever met." I coode him, making Danny pout. "Hey, I thought I was the most handsome." Danny says, pouting, and making me giggle. He stands from his chair and goes to stand in back of me, placing his hand on my shoulder. Ruth, Riley and I couldn't help but chuckle. Charles had been up all night with Riley. She had been having contractions since yeste
The Contract Strangers
LaylaThe party went on perfectly. But I was so tired by the end of it. "Ugh, this is the part when I wish I had a magic wand," I say as I continue to pick up empty cups and toss them inside the trash bag that Danny held for me. He chuckles, grabs a few I've missed, and throws them inside the bag. "I'd wave that little wand and poof! Everything would be nice and clean. I'm so exhausted." I say through a yawn. "Ladybug, why don't you go and rest? I'll finish cleaning up here," he says, taking the cups from my hand and wrapping his arm around my waist."No, I can do it. I can't leave all this to you." "Why not? There's not much left. Besides, you already did a lot. Bryce and I can finish up." he says, leaning down and kissing my forehead."Are you sure?" "Positive. You go and rest." "Mommy?" Zoey's little voice sounds in the kitchen, making us turn. She had fallen asleep on the sofa while we cleaned. I didn't want her to get startled; she can get scared if we are not upstairs with
The Contract Actions Speak Louder Than Words
✨✨✨Flashback continued✨✨✨Daniel"Look at you! You're such a handsome young man. I can't believe you're so tall. And Riley, and Ruth. They are so beautiful. My girls are so beautiful. I can't believe I'm a grandma. I never... In my wildest dreams did I think I would see you three ever again." she says with tears in her eyes making me chuckle.I scuffed at her claim. "How dare you say you're my mother? Where were you when I needed you? Where were you when I fell off my skateboard and broke my arm? When I'd get sick? When Ruth got her tonsils out? Where were you each time Riley came home crying because she fought with a friend? Got her heart broken the first time? Where the hell were you? Do you dare come back now claiming to be my mother? You're pathetic." her eyes filled with tears. I felt my blood boil with anger as I clenched my jaw and my hands fisted. "And a grandma? What makes you think you have the privilege to claim baby Logan as your grandchild? If you ask me, my mother died
The Contract You're The Gomez To My Morticia
LaylaI stood looking at Danny as he drifted off in thought. Should I ask him what is going on? I have never seen him this mad, what could have possibly happened out there? Who the hell did he see out there? "Danny, are you ok?" I asked but got no answer in return. He was too lost in thought. "Danny?" I asked again, making him look back at me. "Uh... Yeah, everything's fine, ladybug. Don't worry about me." he says giving me a big smile. I knew he was just saying that to not get me worried, but I wasn't going to push the subject until he was ready to tell me. He trailed his hands around my waist and hugged me tightly. He kissed my stomach, placing his forehead delicately on my stomach and sighing. "Ladybug, promise me something." "What is it?" "Promise me that you will never leave us. I'd die if you and my little one's ever left me." his words concerned me. There was something he was not telling me, but until he was comfortable talking, I'd have to live with curiosity."Danny, I c
The Contract Who Is She?
LaylaIt's just about time for the grand opening of the daycare, and neither my dad nor Danny are here. "Where are they?" I whispered to myself, getting nervous. I was a little anxious, tapping my foot nervously and hitting my lip as I looked toward the door, hoping that they would come in any moment."Layla, we're ready for you, honey." mom says, as she and my sister Karla walk up to me. Mom had Zoey in her arms. She had helped me dress her in a cute princess dress in a light blush pink color. The dress was long and puffy, just like she liked it. She loved dressing like a princess."Ok. Hey...Have you guys seen Danny or dad?" I say as my hormones got the best of me making my stomach flutter from how nervous I was feeling."No, sweetie, I'm afraid not." mom answers, holding Zoey's back as she stretches backward. "They should be here soon, don't worry," Karly adds, placing her hand on my shoulder. "Looks like these things are not as important to them as you thought. But I mean, they
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