Chapter 31His lips spread into a smile. It's Layla. " Who's it? " Alec's voice came out and he glanced at him. " She's calling again " He muttered, confusing Alec the more." Who's it? " He asked with his brows slightly raised. Shane realized he hadn't been speaking actual words. " Oh " He muttered. " It's Layla " He added and Alec muttered an * oh *." Hey " Shane said over the phone. " Um.. hi " Layla's voice came in a whisper. It sounded like she was being forced to talk and Shane couldn't help but ask if she was okay." Is everything okay? " Shane asked and he pictured her nodding as she didn't reply for some seconds." Yeah I'm fine " She mumbled. " So?... You called?... " Shane started as he took a glance at Alec who seemed very much interested in their conversation as he listened intently." Yeah, I.. made a mistake... It was unintentional, sorry if that disturbed you " She lied. " No you didn't. It's fine " He said quickly. " Oh, okay then. Bye " She muttered and he nodded. "

Chapter 33They got inside after putting on a cap, they were trying not to attract people. They walked in and headed straight to the counter where some of the servers were." Welcome sires " They greeted with a short bow. The guys returned their greetings with a wave of their hands. " Um, is Layla around? " Shane was the first to ask. The two servers passed themselves glances but the two cared less." No sir. She was only available in the morning " One of them replied and Shane nodded. " When would she be available then? " Shane asked again. " Um, I think you should please see Mr Cyrus for that. He actually decides when the two would come to work since they're a part timer " The guy replied politely. " Alright then. Thanks " Shane thanked and they nodded. They made their way deeper to Mr Cyrus office.They got there and with a little knock, they pushed the door open. The middle aged man who was working on his laptop look up to the two guests before him. His lips widened to a smile im

Chapter 35Instead of replying Alec, Shane looked away instead and Alec let out a scoff. " Really?... " He asked unbelievably." Alright then, suit yourself " He said, and looked sideways hoping Shane would call him but he never did.He gave up and glared angrily at Shane who wasn't looking at his way. " Gosh, you're so annoying... " He groaned. " Let's leave, we've outstayed our stay here " Alec muttered, standing up and Shane did the same without delay." Hey " Mirah tapped Layla whose head was bent on the table she was seated. Layla felt a cold hand on her skin and she raised her head to Mirah's face, she arched her brows." They're leaving " Mirah muttered, her gaze glued at a direction. Layla raised her head and truly she saw the two leaving." Oh " She muttered silently not looking away from the view, watching them walk out of the coffee shop. They were finally out of view and she let out a sigh before looking away." You know, you could have talked things out with him. You can'

Chapter 37" Ok " Shane muttered. Mirah whose brows was still raised was tempted to ask. " Are you?... "" No, I was just curious " Shane replied, cutting off. Mirah nodded with a smile. " Would you like anything then ? " She asked, still retaining that smile but Shane shook his head. " No, we will be leaving soon " Shane replied and Mirah nodded, understanding clearly the reason for that." Alright then. I shall take my leave " She said with a small bow and the duo nodded. With that, she made her way away from them and off to the counter. " So, they rejected you too? " Mitch suddenly asked with a hint of mockery in her voice as she walked over to Mirah.Mirah let out a scoff as she sat on a stool before the counter. " I think you should be focusing more on retaining this job till the end, cause with the look of things, you might get sacked in between " Mirah shot back, sarcastically.Mitch let out a scoff and then followed by a mocking laugh. " You should have said the same thing to

Chapter 39" I love you Layla " He said again while Layla stared on at him in shock. She was never expecting this, not even in her lifetime. She had never believed all those words Mirah spoke about Shane having some sorts of feelings for her.She had thought it was just a way of making her feel better for also liking Shane. But right now,, he's confessing his feelings to her. He said he loves her?Did she really hear him right or is it an hallucination? Shane loves her?" Shane loves me? " She thought, still staring at his face in shock. She felt herself rooted to the spot as she couldn't move, not even a finger. " Layla " Shane called almost in a whisper. Her sudden silence was making him so nervous as he wondered what was going on in her head at that moment." Huh? " Layla asked unconsciously, only moving her brows but really she wasn't in a conscious state at all." Do you feel the same way? " He asked slowly and she shook her head abruptly. " No, I don't " She said, still shookin