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Chapter 31In His House.Lyla Atelo.In all the senseless decisions I have ever made, this was the stupidest one. I pumped hard on my accelerator, begging my car to move faster as it tried its best to get me home."You're back." Michael smiled at me once I opened the door.He was seated in the living room, watching the news on the screen. I almost paid no attention to him, giving him a flippant answer as I rushed to the kitchen immediately, washing my hands under the sink.It wasn't long before I started chopping the vegetables that would give me a thick soup when added together. This was going to help with the cold. Not once did I pause to think... to ask myself if what I was doing was right."Are you okay? You seem a little... I don't know? Off? Out of breath?" Michael stood at the doorway as I towelled myself after showering.I could only force a smile as I hurriedly threw some clothes on."I'm fine. I'm just heading out for a bit."*I was able to get the coordinates from one of

Chapter 33His Possession.Lyla Atelo.I wanted to defy him. Everything he said, I wanted him to take it all back. I wanted him to change his mind— I wanted to change him... for me.I was really pathetic, I know."Actually," I sidestepped him and went back to the sofa, relishing the shock on his face. "I didn't just come here to drop the food. There are other pressing matters I would like to discuss with you."His jaw clenched in anger. "The night is getting darker, Lyla. You need to leave and never come here again.""I've noted that part." I waved my hand dismissively. "But since you've kindly given me your driver for the night, then I guess I'm all covered and safe. You needn't worry about that, right?" I smiled sweetly, ignoring the insistent vibrations of my phone.The idea had come immediately, and I thought of the best way to talk about it without raising suspicion. Mrs. Michelle's face flashed in my mind.Sage stared at me for a few seconds after ruminating what I had said befo

Chapter 35Grandma's Savings.Lyla Atelo.It was thirty minutes past ten in the evening that I got home. I thanked Taylor once more and apologised for stressing him because now, he had to call a cab to drive back home.The ride was excruciatingly silent, and I sighed out in relief when the headlights of the car shone on the chipped red house in the neighborhood... my home.I sat for the past thirty minutes, mulling over my visit to Sage's house. I cringed at a lot of memories, beating myself up and asking why I went there in the first place. Not only that, I was behaving like some spoiled teenager whose entire life depended on her boyfriend."Have a good night's rest, Lyla." Taylor took off his hat as he bowed to me and made his way out of the neighborhood.Thankfully, the porch lights of my neighbours were on, illuminating the small path that led to the main road. The door gave way when my hand touched it, and I stepped into the house, taking off my shoes first."Is this how you beha

Chapter 37You Have Nothing.Sage Dominic.The minute Lyla disappeared from the office, I properly faced Michelle."Mr. Dominic, listen..." She was beginning to explain herself, but I couldn't care less.I waved a hand to shut her up immediately as I went towards an empty seat."Why the display of power?" I leaned into the comfy chair as I stared at her.She knew what I was talking about, but her eyes feigned ignorance."What are you talking about?" She made her way back to her seat which only irritated me."Did I ask you to sit?"She froze at the corner of her desk, staring at me with a stiff expression on her face. I knew she was having an internal battle with herself... To defy me or not.The only person that could defy me and partly get away with it was Lyla and no one else. My eyes dared Michelle."You know that you're not the only student we ask our teachers to tag. I sent her to you because both of you seemed close." She said resignedly, still standing and looking at me with a

Chapter 39Just Watch And See.Lyla Atelo.My hands were shaking under the table as the tears fell from my eyes. I felt useless and cheap. The things he said... It was much too hurtful, and I didn't like how I was reacting to his words. I mean, it hasn't even been up to a month of knowing him, and I feel this way. This was really stupid."Trouble in paradise?" There was a sneer up ahead.I wasn't even conscious enough to know that my door had been opened and somebody just stepped in. I recognised her voice instantly as I began wiping the tears from my eyes before raising my head. I was sure my eyes were red, but right now, I was too tired to care."What do you want Miss Constantine?" I asked her in a low voice, trying to distract myself with the books on my table.I didn't try to make eye contact with her because I knew there would be mockery in her eyes."Awwwwn..." She cooed. "Are your eyes red? Did he hurt you? What were you expecting, sweet little Lyla?"My eyes flashed angrily. "