Mabel's POV
Wednesday 12 April 2017
Morning 7:30 am ...
"Layla don't sleep on me" I whined, tears falling from my eyes as I sat by Layla's bed.
I stared down at her face , her once so always smiling face looked so pale , white and lifeless.
Her lips were so pink and breaking, it broke my heart to see her like this.
The doctor said she was just in an unconscious state but she looked like she no longer had life in her.
I can't even see a rise and fall in her chest. Tears dropped from my eyes and I wiped it immediately sniffing.
Layla has always been there for me , right from the orphanage until now . But right now I feel like I haven't been there for her enough.
I feel like I wasn't open enough for her to tell me what she's really going through.
We have lived together for more than ten years now. How can I not know she has cancer?
Thinking about it now just makes me feel like a not good enough friend.
Two weeks ago she had an incident, it was then I found out she had secretly been battling cancer and she needed a blood stem transplant.
I just came from the doctor's office and he told me the situation can still be helped .
We needed to perform the surgery as soon as possible and right now I'm down to zero Kobo .
I sighed and placed my head by the edge of her bed.
Where the hell am I to find a hundred thousand dollars? Even five years in advance of my salary at the coffee shop can't even pay close to half of the medical bills.
I stood up and began to pace the room.
Can I ask my boss to lend me the money?!, If he lends me the money I'll probably work for him till the end of my life .
Is that practical?!, I walked to the window and folded my hands as I stared out at the busy road.
I heaved a deep sigh and wrapped my hands around my bosom.
My shift starts by nine this morning, I would still talk to my boss anyways , at least something good should come out of it.
Even if it's a down payment for the surgery to commence at least.
I walked back to Layla's bed ,I picked up my bag, placed a kiss on her forehead and walked slowly out of her room.
If I eventually succeed in getting a loan from my boss ,I should really consider taking up other side jobs .
Immediately I got outside the hospital , I flagged down a taxi and got into it.
"Luigi's" I said to the cab man, he nodded and began to drive.
I was so deep in thought on our way there and the next thing I heard was a loud banging sound.
My head slammed on the window where I was resting up . What a painful way to bring me out of my deep thoughts.
The sudden pain in my head coupled with the frustration of Layla's situation , stirred a certain kind of anger in me.
"Stop the car" I growled at the cab driver.
"It's okay Ma'am let's just go , he looks rich we won't really stand a chance"
"I said stop! the! Car!" I growled.
Immediately he stopped. I came down and walked angrily over to the guy.
Immediately I got to the front of his car , I hit his car angrily.
"Did you leave your eyes at home huh" I yelled.
"Or what sort of driving school did you attend"
The glasses of the car were tinted and I really couldn't see the person in the car.
I still stood akimbo in front of his car.
"Ma'am, let's just go," the cab driver said, stepping out of the car .
"No !!" I replied obstinately ,
"I demand that this asshole apologize or better still pay for the damages" I yelled.
It wasn't a busy road, at the moment there wasn't anyone on the road apart from the both of us, so I'm wondering why he had to bump into us so hard.
As the cab driver was about to say something ,the door of the driver seat went open and the first thing that caught my eyes was the neatly polished shiny shoe that had just stepped out.
I heard the door slam shut and I looked up at the figure that had just stepped out slowly.
Immediately my eyes got to his face, my jaws involuntarily dropped open and I lost my voice immediately.
He seemed like he was molded from a another cast , as he his beauty looked like one she had never seen!.
His blonde hair dropped to his face , he looked dangerously handsome.
His almost clenched jaw line and broad shoulders screamed strength.
I tilted my head to the side and blinked slowly , handsome is in every way an understatement , and cannot encapsulate the extent of this guy's gorgeousness .
"Who is this crazy woman?!" I heard him say and I blinked my eyes immediately.
"Excuse you?!!" I replied immediately , my voice came out hoarse .
Dang it!!.
I cleared my throat and took my fearless pose again.
"Why the hell are you making noise here" he repeated and I moved closer to him.
"How dare you insinuate I'm a nuisance?!"
"Well clearly you are" he retorted.
"You son of a .." I growled as I restricted myself from completing the sentence.
He looked at me from head to toe and rolled his eyes and at that moment I felt really small .
He turned to the cab driver .
"Hey old man , if she's your daughter"
"Get her the hell out of here before I lose my temper" he said.
"Oh really ?!" I growled, moving intimidatingly close to him.
No one can dare make me feel less of myself . Never!.
"We were the one hit and you're the one losing temper?! " I yelled in his face.
"Ma'am please let's just go already" the cab driver said.
"No wait!"
"Let me drive some senses into this just privileged Rich man kid!!" I yelled.
"I'm sure if you worked for this money yourself along the line you should have learn humility"
"You're clearly squandering your father's money, that's why you have no regard for the struggling masses" I yelled .
He scoffed and sneered looking at me with so much contempt as he turned to walk into his car.
I reached for his shirt and pulled him back.
He turned to me, his eyes bloodshot red and I involuntarily flinched and let go of his shirt.
Mabel's POVHe turned to me, his eyes bloodshot red and I involuntarily flinched and let go of his shirt."How dare you touch me with your filthy hands" he thundered as he moved closer to me."Have you gone completely out of your mind?" he added as he held my arm tightly and pushed me away roughly and walked to his car again."Don't you even dare " I growled and he stopped midway."What's that?!""What do you think you were about to do?!""You wouldn't even dare" I scoffed and his hands dropped slowly .I saw the look of defeat cross his face but it disappeared as soon as it came ."I demand an apology right now!" I said ."You're clearly out of your mind" he replied.I looked down at my wrist watch , it read quarter after Eight o'clock, I still have about one hour and even if I get to work late I don't mind paying the lateness fee.I need to teach this dimwit a lesson."Well I guess you must be jobless just like me" "Because I'm not leaving here until you apologize ""Ma'am, it's en
Mabel's POV" Excuse me , Ma- rry y- our what?!!!" I stuttered and scoffed ."I didn't stutter so I'm sure you heard me correctly " he retorted."Are you even listening to yourself?!""An eighty percent interest , that's ridiculously too high!""And what has marrying your boss got to do with taking a loan" "That's what we want, take it or leave it!""Is this how desperate your boss is huh?!""Marry your boss because I want to take a loan" I intoned scoffing."What nonsense!""Deal or no deal?!" He repeated with a smug smile."It's definitely a no deal" I hissed , picked up my bag and stood up ."And I'll advise you stop this foolishness""Well , if you say so," he replied quietly."You have my number though Incase you change your mind""I actually regret coming over to meet with you" I hissed and walked away immediately.Things are really going on in this city, so people now marry each other to take loans?! .I boarded a cab and headed for the hospital.I really have nothing to do at
Mabel's POV"Meet my Boss" he said as I was about to sit and I turned to look at him.My movement stopped half way and I stood up immediately."What ! , the! ..""Is this supposed to be a joke or something" I growled, staring between the both of them but nobody was saying anything."Keep your voice down will you and have your seat" "You will not tell me what to do!" I snapped."What the hell are you up to""Is this why you came to see my boss earlier?!""You made him do this?!" I growled."You want to marry me huh?!, All for what?!""Is this your almighty revenge plan?!" I growled.He turned to me with a huge smirk plastered on his face ."You can as well call it that !" He replied."Xander, she already agreed to our terms right?!" He said turning to the other guy ."Then let's get on with the signing. I do not have much time to waste here" he said , and I had this huge craving to slap that attitude away from him."You definitely are joking," I said and scoffed."Are you ready to sav
Dwayne's POV"I'm very much prepared for you " she replied and my face contorted into a small frown.Even as early as now I'm sure this girl will be a lot of trouble.Now I'm more determined than ever to prove to her that I'm more than she is.I let go of her hands forcefully , she picked up her bag ."Thank you for this though" she said with a small smile raising the cheque before she finally walked away.I heard my phone ring , "Mom" was written boldly on the screen." Good evening" I said immediately I answered the call."Dwayne, we need to talk," she replied immediately, ignoring my greetings."I'm still at work , I'll call you once I'm done"."You're still at work?!, What the hell are you still doing there?" she asked."Work?!""I'll be waiting at your house we really need to talk""There's no need for you to go to my house""I'll come over to yours on my way home" I Said."I won't let you deceive me Dwayne, not anymore""You've made this same promise for the last two weeks and y
Dwayne's POV "Will he be fine?!""He had nose bleed""Sure , he's just stressed and all he needs complete 24 hours bed rest""Alright thank you so much doctor "I slowly opened my eyes and looked around, shit!! .Why did that have to happen in her presence?!."He's awake" I heard mom say to the doctor."Yeah , just make sure he rests""He can't go to work throughout tomorrow""Or do anything work related" the doctor said"Yes doc, thank you so much" I heard mom say and walk the doctor out.I adjusted in my bed and sat up, my head is really banging right now!."How are you feeling son" mom asked immediately she walked into the room."Why haven't you left?" I asked instead."I'll be leaving now , what do you want me to do for you?!""Nothing, just leave!""I already prepared soup for you ,it's in the kitchen" "Or should I call Diane to care of you""No!""You used to be best friends when you were little, what changed ?!" She asked, looking puzzled."You would have known if you stayed
Mabel's POV"This will be your room," he said, opening the door.I walked in slowly and looked around, the room was painted all white all its contents were white also, so peaceful I love it!!."The room opposite is mine""Remember!, You can't trespass," he warned."I don't intend to, you shouldn't trespass also!""It's my house, you don't tell me what to do!""Well this is my room now!""My territory" I added."We'll see about that then" he said"We sure will!""Change your clothes immediately , we're going to the space I found for you""I won't let you embarrass me in public""What's wrong with what I'm putting on!" "Everything!, You can't be seen repeating clothes""Last time I checked it's my body not yours!""Just change the damn thing" she snapped."Do I even really have to come with you?!""It's for you dumb!, Yes! you have to be there""I Don't want you coming off as a jobless peasant to my mom when you finally meet her tomorrow""Atleast it won't be a lie to say you're a busi
Mabel's POV"There was never a line!!" He retorted."I'm just getting started!!""I thought you said you're prepared?!""Then your preparation should come in handy now" he said with a mocking laugh.I huffed and turned to face the window. Jerk!!.After sometime we were back home , he drove straight into the compound, parked at a corner and stepped out.I did the same , I noticed a new car parked in the compound as I stepped out."That's yours " he said as he walked towards the car, he opened the door, brought out the car key and threw it at me.He brought out a small nylon and handed it over to me."That's a better phone , transfer your details there" he said Curtly and walked away.I picked up the keys and walked towards the car.It took all the strength in me to stop myself from screaming.Oh my God, I got a car?! Wonderful!!.Once I was done checking it out , I slammed the door shut and walked inside the house.****"...Overseas from coast to coast to find a place I love the most..
Mabel's POVSame Friday 6:00pm .. - "what is this that I just saw on the news Mabel?!"- The text read. Shit!!-"I'm coming to you right now"- I replied and rushed out.So much stress in one day, I knew this Dwayne guy was nothing but trouble .****"I was stranded , I had no choice" I whisper yelled at Layla.She's quite better now ."Still ... You shouldn't have done it " she retorted ."Okay so tell me what I should have done""If I took loans, how would we pay them back?!!""You were on your deathbed , I had no choice!!""Then you should have told me, I kept on asking you told me not to worry""Was this your plan ?!Getting married to a stranger?!""I had no choice," I whispered."You keep on repeating you had no choice ""You had a choice to tell me but you didn't!!""I had to hear about my best friend's marriage on TV!!" She suddenly burst out."I asked you this morning but you lied!!" She added"Why the hell are you so mad at me huh?!!" I suddenly yelled standing up."Tell me