Layla’s POV I had a meeting with Ethan today, and I dropped Aria off at Annabeth's. Walking into Ethan’s office, I didn’t see him anywhere around. “Is he running late?” I said to myself I waited in his office for about an hour, and as I was about to leave. He walked in, looking surprised to see me. I should have called to remind him of the meeting. Ethan looked tired, and I knew something was wrong. I asked what was wrong, and Ethan explained that his father was ill. Going ahead, I informed him I was sorry and I hoped his Father would get well soon. I left the office bothered. I knew I couldn’t care less about Ethan, but I did. I went home and buried myself in work. Then proceeded to call Annabeth to check up on Aria. I needed to be sure Aria was okay. I called the bodyguard company to ask when they would resume, and they said they would resume the following day. Picking up my phone, I dialed Ethan’s line. It rang, but there was no response. “Maybe he’s busy,” I thought to

Nicole’s POVI was inside the house when I heard Violet come.I wondered why she came by, and I knew they were not on good terms. I went towards them and tried to hear everything. I couldn’t believe my ears. If their father was that sick, why would he not tell anyone of them? I saw Ethan struggle to keep his cool. He walked in to pick up his keys and they both left. I picked up my phone to ask my mother for some money.“Hello, mummy,” I said over the phone“My darling daughter, how are you doing?” She asked“I need some money,” I said, going straight to the point“How much?” she asked“I’ll send the amount I need to you,” I told her and ended the callI dialed the investigator line and asked him to send his account and begin immediately.I needed to send some money to sedar. I sent the amount I needed to my mum and received an alert almost immediately.I took a nap and woke up by midnight. I came out to check if Ethan had returned and realized he hadn’t returned home to sleep. I use

  Nicole’s POV  I waited for the driver to pick me up. The horn made me realize the driver had arrived. I entered the car and told him to take me to my hospital. I wasn’t going to check or stop myself from getting pregnant. I wanted to check what was wrong with my body system. I had called the doctor ahead and went in for the appointment. The doctor did a series of tests and came back with a smile on his face. “Why are you smiling, doctor?” I asked “Congratulations,” the doctor said “Congratulations for what? I don’t understand,” I said “You are pregnant ma, two weeks gone now,” the doctor said “Wait, are you sure?” I asked “Of course, here is your test result,” the doct

Layla’s POV I was quiet throughout the ride in Ethan’s car. My mind kept drifting towards the kiss we had in his office. I wanted more when I shouldn’t. “Should I take you home?” Ethan asked “No, I want to pick Layla up at Annabeth; please drop me there”, I said Ethan asked if it was the same place he knew, and I told him it was. The rest of the drive was silent. Ethan arrived at Annabeth's and dropped me off. I waited till he left before entering the house. I knocked on the door, and the door swung open almost immediately. I met Annabeth, looking at me with accusations in her eyes. “What is it?” I asked “Is that not Ethan’s car?” Annabeth said, pointing at the road “Yes, it is”, I replied “Why did he drop you off?” Annabeth asked “Can I at least come in?” I said “Hmm… make yourself at home”, Annabeth said, making way for me to pass “Thank you,” I said and went in I sat on the couch and looked around for Aria. “Aria is upstairs with Cho”, Annabeth said, answering the qu

Layla POVI explained everything that happened to Richard and Bridget. I was grateful for their support. Time had gone, and Richard had to spend the night at mine.I had three rooms and suddenly had an idea. “What do you think about moving in with us?” I asked Richard“You want me to move here,” Richard asked “yes, if you don’t mind. I think it would help us communicate better,” I said“I don’t even know what to say,” Richard said, looking at Bridget “Just say yes,” Bridget said, still eating her ice cream “Okay, if that is what you want,” Richard said“Do you want me to pick you up with your luggage?” I asked excitedly“No, I can manage on my own”, Richard said“Please pass the ice cream, Bridget, it’s not for only you”, I said “Okay ma, take everything off”, Bridget said, pouting“I just want to have a taste, Bridget. I didn’t ask for everything”, I said and took a spoonful “How about we watch a movie before going to bed?” I suggested “I’m not watching horror o,” Bridget said