Liam Storm couldn't help but feel puzzled at the strange woman's behavior. She ran out of the house after collecting her clothes, without any word of argument to defend herself.
She was so different from her, he closed his eyes remembering how his long gone girlfriend was, she was never a calm person, she was more of Isabelle's type. If only the terrible accident hadn't taken her away from him, maybe they would be married, the thought alone made his heart sting. He shook his head, pushing the painful thoughts behind as he focused on the new intriguing woman that seemed to have slowly sneaked into his mind. How he wished she could have access to his life too and be a part of it. Liam smiled as he thought of how composed she looked as she apologized, her calmness or whatever it was piqued his interest in her. His phone rang, pulling him out of his thoughts as he sighed seeing the doctor name on the caller ID. “Hello, doctor? Are there any changes in my results?” Liam asked, a hint of hope in his voice. He had been undergoing treatment to cure his impotence, but there was no good news yet. "Sir, I'm calling about the last IVF procedure we were to perform,” the doctor stated, her voice having a hint of uncertainty. Liam felt tense, praying inwardly that it was still viable as it was his last hope. “Is there anything wrong? We're coming in two days time for the procedure,” he stated, knitting his brows confused. “Well that's why I called Sir, there has been a mix-up somewhere and one of the doctors accidentally…” The rest of the information felt like stories to his ears, mix up? Accident? The two words repeated themselves in his mind. “How could there be such recklessness at the hospital?” His voice boomed through the phone angrily. The doctor hesitantly replied, fear evident in her voice, “we are doing our best to locate the woman who…” Liam could not listen to her explanation anymore, it felt like her every word delivered a hammer blow into his heart. “I'll be there tomorrow! Then you can tell me whatever you're saying,” he replied, his voice lowly and calmly dangerous. Liam slammed his fist on the table before his, scattering all the paperwork that lay on the table. If anything this was Isabelle's fault, if she hadn't canceled the appointment then maybe, just perhaps he could have had the good news in a couple of weeks. He needed a strong drink, if not he felt like he would go crazy. Meanwhile, Kyla dragged her tired and humiliated body towards her aunt's door, as she wiped the last of her tears. Her heart felt divided as she waited for her aunt to open the door. She couldn't help but wonder if Doc Liz was at the hospital because that would be the only explanation as to why she was not opening the door. Kyla quickly searched for her spare key, smiling in triumph as she found it, where her aunt always kept it. She knew Doc Liz would never drive her out being her late mother's sister, she loved her like her daughter. Kyla stepped into the house, feeling her world swirl around at the turn of events. She required a cold shower to numb her, if not make her forget all her troubles. Tears unconsciously rolled down her eyes until there seemed to be no more to be shed. She promised herself not to cry for the negative things in her life. She deserved to be at least happy for herself. As she closed her eyes, a pair of ocean blue eyes clouded her mind enveloping it like a soothing drug. Her mysterious savior, still a puzzle to her. Too lost in thought, she almost jumped in shock as her phone pinged with a text message. Surprisingly, from Amber, they had been talking and had turned out to like each other a lot. Kyla smiled, seeing her new friend inviting her to the club to have fun. “Mmmh, go gal, you deserve this,” Kyla smiled to herself as she picked one of her flowery dresses from the closet. She was grateful that she practically lived at her aunt's from time to time when visiting. Most of her clothes were still there. Dazzling lights hit her face as she stepped into the club, loud music almost deafening her ears. Kyla never experienced this much, as her mother passed away while she was twelve, her father never allowed her to go out when she grew older, and it got worse when he remarried. The only person who had that freedom was Stella, which was clear favoritism as they were about the same age. Amber waved at her excitedly from a distance, looking white exposed in her outfit. “Hey Amber, I guess this is what you guys call fun?” Kyla stated, chuckling softly as she looked around shocked at all types of dancing on the dance floor. Amber chuckled, tapping her shoulder, “yes ma'am, I can't believe you have never been to such a place?” Kyla laughed pushing her hair slightly back, “I've never really had that many chances except when I sneaked out with… “ Kyla paused, remembering how Catherine helped her sneak out and party. But to think she would betray her like that? It was unimaginable. “…but here I am, I'm going to drink all my pain away,” she said, gulping down the tot that Amber was having. “You know, I felt great working for you ma'am, you are the nicest boss ever,” Amber said her voice slurred. It was clear she had had quite some drinks before Kyla arrived. “Drop the ma'am, we're practically besties now,” Kyla stated, chuckling as she felt her mind getting light and worry free. “Can I tell you a secret, Kyla?” Amber asked, her eyes filled with care and concern. “Sure Amber, fire away,” Kyla responded, signaling for more drinks. She needed to drown all her worries and sorrows. “Well… It's just that I actually used to work for you to prove my father right, he always said I can't do anything well, so I needed to prove him wrong, and I got a job,” Amber explained, watching Kyla's face intently. Kyla felt her eyes grow wide in surprise at Amber's words, if she didn't tell her, Kyla would never know. Amber was such a hardworking special lady. “Look if you need anything in this hard time, tell me Kyla, I'll support you,” Amber said, her eyes filled with concern. Kyla nodded, feeling her head losing track of any worrisome thoughts. “I don't know what to say Amber, but thanks for always being there, it looks like now you'll have to employ me, as I just lost my job,” Kyla gisted, chuckling. “Don't put it that way, but I'll make sure I ask dad of any vacancies at the company or my boring strict brother,” Amber said, the last part filled with boredom and a hint of anger. Their conversation went round and round as Amber rumbled nonstop. Kyla looked around at the VIP area where a few men were sitting having their plus one on their arms. However, at a far corner, a man sat silently gulping his drink as if he were drowning his sorrows too. His actions made Kyla feel some kind of connection as she could relate what he might have been going through. “I'll be right back Kyla, enjoy yourself,” Amber excused herself, only for Kyla to turn to the shock of her lifetimeLiam Storm gulped yet another vodka shot down his throat as he tried to make sense of his earlier conversation with the doctor. He thought he felt eyes boring holes into him from a distance for almost the whole night. Liam didn't feel in the mood to entertain any woman, as he kept turning them away. What he had lost was more than he could bear to think of. He kept condemning himself. Maybe this was his punishment for killing his pregnant girlfriend? He felt his heart wrong in pain at the memory.Meanwhile, Kyla's gaze returned to the particular man who, as if he had sensed her gawking at him, he had lifted his head. Their eyes locked, each one of them cursing inwardly, as no words were needed to know they had met more than once before.The familiar set of eyes that had been tormenting her all night long drew her in their warmth. Her breath hitched as he raised his glass at her, making her silently pray that Amber would be back soon.She turned her head, scanning for any sign of her f
Frustration and fatigue ran through her whole body as she received yet another job rejection application. Kyla huffed, trying to relax at the foul mood she woke up to. She didn't think it would be that difficult to secure a job in New York City, considering her qualifications and experience. It seemed that she secured her first job successfully because of having Blake with her. The thought alone rubbed salt in her wounds.It's been two weeks of trying to get a job, but all her efforts had proven futile. Her apartment looked nearly full, thanks to Amber, who seemed to have suddenly turned into a rich girl and insisted on supporting her. Two weeks since she set her eyes on him… “Fantasizing again, I see,” Amber's excited voice came, pulling her out of her thoughts.“I'm not fantasizing about anything,” Kyla denied, quickly shoving a pillow at her.“Mmm is that so, so you want to say you disappeared that night at the club and came back in the morning glowing and blushing for nothing,”
Liam Storm felt his anger dissipate at his sister's presence in the hospital. She looked equally shocked as he was as she moved her mouth with no words coming out. “Are you not feeling well?” Liam asked, turning her around as he inspected her for any wounds.Amber chuckled at her brother's silliness. “Li, I'm alright, I just brought in a friend who fell ill suddenly, do you remember the friend I told you about?” Amber said, smiling at him.Liam sighed in relief at her response, the last thing he wanted was for his little sister to be sick. Though they didn't see eye to eye with their father, Amber was too strong-willed and unruly, but they would always make up later. Ever since she flew back, she seemed to have a mind of her own. He chuckled inwardly as he remembered his father terming it as effects of taking her to study abroad.“Ooh, the one you wanted me to hire? I haven't had an opportunity to go through the details, but I will, I promise,” Liam responded as he realized he had
It had been a week since he left the hospital, but there still wasn't any news on the mysterious woman. Liam clenched his fists feeling angry, he had to take things into his hands. Just as he picked his phone, an incoming call came in from his sister, making him mentally facepalm himself for forgetting yet again about her friend.He had been away for a business trip and hadn't had time to check the details through.“Siz, what's up?” He greeted cockily as he braced himself for the havoc that Amber would release on him.“Li, I heard you're back, my friend's coming in today, I hope you're ready to interview her?” Amber chirped through the phone excitedly.Liam smiled at her jovial mood. “One day you'll kill your brother, you won't even let me breathe New York air in peace? Now I'm curious about this friend,” Liam teased as he opened the drawer, pulling out the folder.“Are you saying you never checked it!” And there was the real Amber, she had nothing to hide when it came to her emotion
Liam closed his eyes, trying to fight his treacherous heart that wanted him to embrace her into his arms.“I see you're trying every way to pave your way back into my life, Kyla?” Liam asked his accusing words full of scorn.Kyla knitted her brows, not recalling any disagreement they might have had. They were both grown-ups and had a one-time thing, why was he acting so childish and rude?“I don't even know what I'm doing here," Kyla said, turning around to get out of the room.“Don't leave so soon, Kyla Leeds,” he said, addressing her with her ex-husband's surname, making her feel bile rise to her throat.“Surprised, I thought the name seemed familiar, so I did a background check on you. Imagine my shock when I found out how you cheated on your husband, seduced your boss and other despicable things,” Liam accused, finally speaking it out. When he first saw her picture, he couldn't believe it. He couldn't blame his sister's nativity for failing to see her for what she really was.“W
She felt anger boil inside her like a volcano as she looked at the man before her in shock. Kyla turned to her aunt, who was looking between them in a queer manner.“Do you two know each other?” Dr. Liz asked as she settled her gaze on her niece.“Doctor, where is the woman I came to meet?” Liam asked, ignoring Kyla's surprised expression. He didn't have time to listen to her words.“Mr. Storm, meet Kyla Anders, the mother of your unborn child,” Dr. Liz announced, making Kyla gasp openly at her statement.Liam thought he had misheard her as he shook his head in disbelief. How could she be the mother of his kid? He felt his heart swell up in a conflicted emotion. This couldn't be happening to him, how would he deal with her?Kyla felt her breath hitch at the realization, just hours ago he had shunned her and now here he was, turning out to be the father of the baby in her womb. She almost chuckled out loud at the turn of events.“What's happening here Kyla? Why are you here, Liam?” Amb
The atmosphere appeared too calm and the surrounding too quiet for her liking. Kyla looked at her image in the mirror as her eyes grew wide in astonishment. In just a few days, she couldn't recognize the woman who stared directly back at her. Her eyes looked distant with a cold expression that shone in them.Kyla never thought she would find herself in such a situation, she had forced Amber to leave, vowing that she was okay.The doorbell rang, pulling her out of her deep thoughts.As the door opened, she saw the last person she expected to be at her doorstep.“Aunt, what are you doing here?” Kyla asked as she noticed the tired look on her face.“I came to check up on you hunnie,” Dr. Liz replied as she forced out a tired smile.Kyla raised her brow at her, “aunt, tell me the truth, you look worried, what happened?” Dr. Liz shrugged her shoulders before chuckling at her niece's concern which reminded her of her mother.“It's nothing much, hunnie, I just got suspended, but don't worr
Silence was what hit her ears as she entered the apartment. “Kyla? Kyla?” She called out, but the sound of her voice echoed back at her, no response coming back.She rushed to the bedroom only to find no one inside except for a piece of paper that lay at the center of the bed. Amber felt her stomach tense at the thought that Kyla had decided to run away. Maybe she found everything too much and walked away, the thought of it making her shiver in anticipation.She quickly unfolded the paper as she breathed out in relief at the note that Kyla left behind.' I'll be at Aunt Liz's you can join if you like' Amber smiled to herself at Kyla's cheeky way of communicating with her. She could have just left a text message instead.Kyla sat still, staring into space as she contemplated how her life had turned out. She knew Amber would find the note left on the bed.As the doorbell rang, it just confirmed to her that Amber couldn't stay away. She opened the door smiling, but what she saw made t