Layla“Hhhmmm.” I sighed deeply as I ran my hands through my hair. It was so early in the morning, and I feel as if I get up earlier and earlier every day to get ready. I needed to make time to doll myself up and be able to get Zoey ready for school as well. But this morning was worse. I am so sleepy. Danny kept tossing and turning last night. I doubt he had any sleep as well, and this morning when I finally woke up, he was already up, working out at our home gym.I got off the vanity and placed the top back on my mascara before I forgot and left it open again. I've been forgetful lately, and I'm tired and sleepy all the time. I don't know if it's part of my pregnancy or if I'm just low in iron or something. This is something I definitely need to talk to my doctor about in our next visit.I made my way to Zoey’s room and opened the door slowly. Ruth had slept in Zoey’s room again. I can't blame her, we had gotten Zoey a huge beanbag that looked like a giant dog bed. It was so incred
LaylaI sat across from Heather at a small cafe, just a few blocks away from work. I won't lie. There are hundreds of questions surging through my noggin, and it's making me go crazy-nervous. Why the hell was she here? What could she possibly want to talk to me about, and Why the hell now? Did she not make Danny and Zoey suffer enough by lying to them? She made him believe she was Zoet]y was his daughter, and then, just took off. It tore Danny apart, and I don't even want to imagine how it may have affected Zoey. She was so little but she still got so attached to Danny. To have been yanked away from him and taken away. God, it makes my heart ache for them."Ok. So? What did you want to talk about, Heather? Why are you here? And, how do you even know who I am? We have never met, other than the day you and Daniel announced you were getting married." I said, making her sit with a silent stare. She looked deadly mad, but I don't think she was as pissed off as I was now, nor how mad Dann
LaylaI had no desire on going back to work, but I dragged myself anyway. “Control yourself, Layla. God- what am I going to do?” I couldn't keep myself together, no matter how hard I tried. I walked slower than usual, not wanting to do a thing. My damn tears kept pouring out, and people kept looking at me weirdly. ‘Yes, people- I'm crying.’ I rolled my eyes, not carrying what they were thinking. I mean, have they never seen a girl cry while walking back to work before? Come on now. The worse thing is, I think a damn paparazzi took pictures of Heather and me back at the cafe. I swear I saw flashes go off, but I could be wrong. Maybe it was just the sun reflecting off of cars passing by. I wiped my face as best as possible and took a deep breath, holding onto my stomach. “Everything is going to be fine, right baby? It has to be. Your sister is going nowhere. I promise if it's the last thing I do.” need to stay positive, I can't let anyone know what's going on, and give myself off by
Layla✨✨The Next day✨✨I was too overwhelmed, so Danny thought it was best for me to take the day off. I woke up extremely early today, unable to sleep, but I stayed in bed, feeling much more tired than usual. Danny had even gotten up extra early to fix breakfast f0r me and had Bryce help him feed Zoey.I dreaded getting out of bed feeling myself heavy. I did anyway soon as I was feeling pressure under my tongue. I knew what was coming as my chest felt heavy, making me sprint toward the bathroom feeling the morning sickness sneak up on me. I dreaded the vile rising in me, making my stomach and chest hurt as I continued to vomit. When I finally finished, I was left with a huge pulsing headache. I sat with my back against the sink cabinet, massaging my temple as the throbbing continued. Riley is usually around and checks on me, but today she left to take Logan to his pediatric appointment. Poor little one came crying last doctor visit after getting shots. He enjoyed a nice warm chamom
Danny"Yes, I will be there. Don't let her out of your sight, I don't care what you have to do. Stop her if you must." I gave Bryce commands as I spoke with him on the phone. I have been swampy with work, and I was trying to finish a damn order for the restaurant online as I talked with Bryce at the same time. "Damn it," I grunted, realizing I had marked the wrong damn brand of the chocolate we use for Layla's favorite dessert in my restaurant. I closed my eyes, p9nching the curve of my nose in frustration. "Everything alright, boss?" Bryce anticipated asking. He knew I have been in an ominous mood lately. "No, I- I'm fine, Bryce. Do what I asked, I will be there soon as I can." I said, clicking the phone to end the call. I saw and made the directions on my order, clicked away, and then pressed send. I approved the order immediately, grabbed my keys and coat, placing on me as soon as I possibly could, and made my way out the door. "Jen, I'll be out of the office for a few hours. If
Layla"I hate to think you've replaced me with someone else in that office, because if that is the case, you are in deep trouble, sir," I say as I stand before Danny's office. I've held out of the office for almost a week, but I had had enough. I can't keep myself cooped up in that house while everyone is running around like a headless chicken in the office.I had come to work, just to find that my office was gone. In place stood a bigger, fancier office with a whole living room space, filled with plants, flowers, books and so much more. The office was pretty, in warm tones of grey, gold, and blush pink. It had a few black pieces here and there giving it the final touch. But there were workers still there, fixing the electrical from what it seemed.Danny sits in his office with a pile of papers, samples of fabric, and a cup of coffee. God knows what number of coffee cups that is. He can drink two whole kettles of coffee while consumed in his work. He stands, obviously surprised to see
Third Person POVAs Danny finishes up with the paperwork he had in front of him, he makes a beeline to join Layla for lunch.His smile widens as he sees Layla laughing away as she talks with his secretary, Jenny. It was one of the only things that could content his heart in the middle of all the troubles that had been laid out before him. He still doesn't understand why his grandfather had left him ahead of everything in his place. He never felt like an adequate person for the job, despite his best friend Shawn telling him otherwise. He goes over, kisses Layla on her lips, and smiles when he sees that she had already picked out something for him to eat. He sits next to her and begins to wat, talking away and laughing with his wife and secretary.But little did he know that while he enjoyed a meal with his wife, someone was about to add more to his plate. He is always careful of his actions, knowing quite well there are dire consequences for everything you do. He had exited the off
Daniel"Gids. Hey, it's Daniel. I think you were right about who was helping him. I got Bryce to put a tracker on her car. If all works out, you may be able to catch him soon. Where can we meet to work out the rest of our plan?" I said, fearing the worst. A few days ago, I got a call from Gideon. If things were bad right now, things got even worse the moment I took that phone call. Trevor had somehow gotten out of prison thanks to some guards that were paid off. I'm not clear as of yet who paid them off, but it has to be someone who obviously wants to mess with me and Layla. But little did those guards know that they would lose, their job for doing such a thing. I know damn well Tasha doesn't have the money to pay them off, so someone else has to be working with them. But... Who?The guards are now under custody and awaiting trial. I'm sure they'll enjoy a little jail time. I promised Trevor that he'd rot in jail, and I am a man of my word. I don't care if I have to spend the rest