Layla’s POV I was furious when Nicole called me. I wouldn’t say I liked the fact that she called me like everything was fine. I was very sure Nicole was the mastermind behind the cheating scandal. “What guts,” I said “Who called,” Bridget asked “Layla” I responded “What does she want,” Richard asked, looking serious “ she called to inform me that the next meeting about the partnership is in the next two days,” I said in her defence “I blame Ethan for this. He shouldn’t have allowed her to call you,” Richard said “Don’t go to the meeting. I’ll go instead,” Bridget said “Oh, but” I began “It’s better that way, Layla,” Richard said “Yes, just brief me ahead, and I’ll do well,” Bridget said “Okay, no problem, I’ll brief you ahead instead,” I said “Okay, let’s continue with our movie,” Richard said I sat down back and tried to concentrate on the movie. I thought about the advice Richard and Bridget gave me and realised it might be right to avoid Ethan. The movie ended, and

Nicole POVI continued to see James regularly and asked if he was getting enough information. I received a call from James one day, and he informed me that kidnapping Aria was not going to be easy, but Aria might resume school soon. I was happy that Aria would soon fall into my hands and all of my plans would fall into place. The pregnancy was beginning to make me feel uncomfortable, and I couldn’t wear a tight dress so I would not be caught.I hadn’t been going to work, thanks to the break Ethan took at work. It had helped me rest and avoid being caught, and I avoided Ethan in the house like a plague.I noticed he was sad around the house but didn’t bother to ask him what was wrong, and I was not interested in having a conversation with him.All I wanted was to get the sedar off my back, and I wondered if Ethan knew I had sold my car off already since he didn’t bother asking any questions about the car.I was drained financially and needed to get money as soon as possible. I knew I

 Ethan’s POV I got into the house and went to have my bath when I heard my phone ringing. I rushed towards my phone and checked the caller ID. “Layla,” I said out loud, smiling I picked up the call and heard Layla sobbing. “Where’s my daughter?” Layla asked I was confused; why was Layla asking me for her daughter? Did her daughter go missing? “What happened?” I tried asking “I can’t find my daughter,” Layla said “What?!” I said, and the line went off. Nicole was inside her room, which I was sure of. I wondered if it was a prank, could Layla’s daughter really go missing? I started to make different calls and found out that someone had come to pick Layla's daughter up, claiming to be

Layla’s POV I waited for Ethan to arrive and couldn’t help myself from falling into his arms. I wanted him to tell me everything was a prank, and my daughter was at home. Ethan looked lost at the situation and asked Bridget to stay with me for a while, and I watched him take her to a side and ask her some questions. I couldn’t hear what they were saying, but I knew it was about Aria. Ethan came back and asked me to wait and said that he would be back soon. I watched him head back to his car and drive off. I started to pray he found Aria; I waited for a few hours, and everywhere was dark. Ethan drove in, and I rushed to meet him, looking around to see if he found Aria, but my hopes were crushed. I stools lifeless, looking at my surroundings. I lost track of what was happening and realised I was in Ethan’s car. I looked at the back and saw Bridget drive behind us. Ethan stopped at the pharmacy and got some drugs. I was taken home, and I entered. I looked around for Richard and r

 Layla's POV Annabeth decided to stay with me, and Drake has been showing up regularly. I was beginning to lose it. I didn't get any information about my daughter, no matter how hard I tried  Ethan hadn't called, and I was worried. He promised to find my daughter, and now he was going to MIA on me. I was angry and anxious. I decided to go to his office to see him.  I called Bridget and Annabeth to tell them I was stepping out. “Be careful”, Annabeth said, and I could tell she was scared “Do you need me to go with you?” Bridget asked “No, I can handle myself; I'll be going to Ethan's office” I explained “Alright then,” Annabeth said They walked me to the door and stared at me with concern all over their faces as I drove off.