Chapter 22" Lottery? " Mrs Brown asked and Mirah nodded." Yeah, we won a million dollars lottery, but Layla was too scared to tell you.. she thinks you might get angry " Mirah said, pretending to have a guilty look on." Ofcourse not, I'm proud of you two,, as long as you didn't steal the money... what's there to get angry at you two " She stated and their eyes brightened." Really? " They asked unbelievably and Mrs Brown nodded in smiles." Aww, we love you mom " The two girls chorused as they walked over to her and pulled her into a hug. Mrs Brown smiled widely and patted their hairs simultaneously." So, you two are resuming work at that restaurant? " Mrs Brown asked as they pulled away from the hug." Yeah " Layla mumbled." You will be fine dear, if Allen tries a thing.. inform the cops, okay?.. we're rich now " Mrs Brown said jokingly and the girls burst into laughter.**** The girl's Apartment *" Gosh, that was so close " Mirah muttered as they both landed their butts on the

Chapter 24" That's enough! " He said angrily and slapped him instead. His lips bursted as a result of the heavy slap and everyone gasped including Layla and Mirah. They turned their heads only to meet with Shane who was standing in front of them with an angry look on.How dare this old dude touch Layla!. He's going to make sure he goes to jail.He couldn't stop thinking of Layla earlier at home and had decided to come pay her a visit here. Just arriving by the door, he was welcomed with this awful scene, he couldn't help the immense anger that rushed through him but he was glad Layla didn't let his words get to her.Not until, Allen gripped her hands and made to hit her, he had to rush to the scene. Claus was with him, he gestured to him and almost immediately two guards rushed in and within the twinkle of an eye, they gripped Allen and bundled him out of the restaurant while he kept struggling to break free.Layla was suprised that Shane came to her rescue as she wondered why he was

Chapter 26" I just couldn't help but pity her " He muttered. " And that's why I said you've changed. This is not you. The old you would sack her immediately without listening to her excuses. Layla really did a great job " Alec said. Shane let out a smile at the mention of Layla." You're even smiling at the mention of her name " Alec teased and Shane smiled more widely." So, how's Ann? " Shane asked. " Well.. she's fine. I'm planning to propose to her soon " He replied and Shane nodded in support. " Yeah, you should do that. You're getting old already " He teased and Alec laughed out so loud." Yeah I am " He muttered.****" Are you okay with the pay? " Mirah asked Layla as they both walked out of the cafe shop. They had just closed in school and branched at the cafe shop near the school to get a job. " Yeah, tho the pay is not as much as our previous job's, but I'm okay with it " She replied as she got into the driver's seat in their mini car while Mirah entered the passenger's se

Chapter 28Shane stared at her and she did the same, they continued staring at each other for minutes before Shane finally broke the stare. He looked away, at least he has seen her now. That's all he wanted." Hey " Mirah tapped Layla slowly. " We should get to work " Was all she said and walked back into the worker's part of the cafe. They put on their working dress and began serving other customers. Layla wouldn't stop stealing glances at Shane and it's the same for him too. He would glance at her every minute." Do you need anything else sires? " Mirah asked with a light smile as she walked over to them. " No, we're fine. Thanks " Alec replied instead. She smiled and glanced at Shane before walking away." You saw her now, so what now? " Alec asked Shane. " So we finish our coffee " He replied rather with a scoff." You are not going to say a thing to her? " Alec asked, glancing at Layla who served other customers along side other workers." I don't have a thing to say to her " He

Chapter 30" Shane? " Mrs Kent called again, breaking Shane out of his trance. He had went mute for some seconds. " You like her right? " Mrs Kent asked again.Shane released a sigh. " Mom, it seems you're taking this the wrong way. I shouldn't have told you anyways. I and Brielle will be fine, like seriously. You don't have to worry about us " Shane assured. Mrs Kent let out a sigh. " I'm not worried about her, I'm worried about you!. It's obviously she doesn't love you but you just don't seem to care. " Mrs Kent said sadly." Mom, you should leave now and go take a rest, it's late in the night " Shane said, trying to change the topic. Mrs Kent understood his plight but played along anyways. " Alright then. Bye baby " Sha bade and Shane let out a forced smile. " Bye " He muttered and hanged up.He sighed shortly. He knows too well his mom wouldn't stop thinking about it and he's regretting now that he had told her. He shouldn't have.It's not really his fault anyways. He's been try