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Chapter two : His Niece

"I'm his niece, Dr. Layla Davis" she smiled at Delia.

"Oh Hi , I'm Delia Taylor . We met last night at Stage Seattle" she smiled and held his arm . He looked at the girl , praying in his head that she will back off but instead she brushed her nose with the male , completely ignoring the doctor's presence . But before he could do anything further Mr. Davis lean back a bit .

"Actually , I was here for the monthly check up."

"I'm sorry , I totally forgot--

"It's okay Mr. Davis " she smiled at her Father .

"Oh no , That reminds me of my breakfast date with my Grandma . I'll be get going" she said and place a kiss on his cheek before walking inside the house.

They all were in an awkward environment now with a pin drop silence.

"Baby , listen t-

"Uncle Steve , please get my bag in living room . I'll get fresh and be right back " without spearing a single glance , she went to her room .

"You'll get me murdered someday , Steve"

"B-but Master I did call her-

"At least you could have remind me about her arrival for routine check-up. I lied to Layla just to get her home once . And what did she saw huh? Her dad getting lai--

"Master Ms. Delia is asking for you at--

"LEAVE"

the new maid startled at his rage of voice. But it was nothing new for the butler . He knows him more than anyone else .

"Do your work Maria, go" the maid bowed and left in hurried steps .

"Master , what happened , did happened . Don't think about them so much . Please come quickly and do the check-up . I already asked the head chef to make Ms. Layla's favorite breakfast."

He looked at the blank space sideways . She doesn't deserve a terrible father like him . The butler takes care of her more than her own father . Money , fame , power is nothing for her . That's why sometimes he wished she should have born in Steve's house , not his.

*

"Keep it touch " Delia said placing her business card inside of his shirt pocket as she placed a chaste kiss on his lips . Layla was sitting on the couch , taking out her stethoscope . She stole a glance at her father and the girl but quickly look down .

"Let me know if your check-up went well okay ? By the way Doctor?"

She said the last sentence while still holding the male .

"You're really beautiful , I must say" The doctor smiled back at the compliment . Mr. Davis couldn't help but smiled at the genuine smile of her daughter. From the moment she came here , she was giving really tight lip smile cause of formality but now she actually smiled which melt his heart.

"Thanks , you too"

Delia walked out from the mansion and Mr. Davis went to the couch . The doctor checked her father's blood pressure , Insulin level and body temperature .

"How's work?" He tried to make a conversation.

"It's fine" she replied while writing down , eyes fixed on notepad.

"So any boyfriend-

"I don't date , Dad" she said as she pumped the inflation blub of blood pressure machine.

"Y-yeah , I know but don't you think you should go out and meet people ? It's high time , just go out and get to know them . Let me know if you like someone or if someone wants to court you "

"You already met who is courting me " her eyes met his .

"I did?"

"It's my Job , Once I become a doctor , He'll be my Husband" a genuine smile appeared on her lips . Mr. Davis couldn't help but smiled back . How much he is blessed to have such beautiful and lovely daughter . But it's another thing that he is a non believer .

But Layla believes in God . Although she wasn't like this always. There was a time when she used to be a wild teenager . A tomboy with E-girl haircut and deep blue hair color , nose and multiple ears piercing , leather jacket, smoking weeds and partying . Drinking non stop until she wasted. Her mom always try to make her understand and make her disciplined but she never listened to her.

Her dad doesn't say anything, then why does her mom always stops her to do things she wants to? Like every rebellious teenager she started thinking her mom as her enemy .

Things got changed when Her mom left them forever . She took off her piercings and stopped wearing those clothes . She kept her hair longer in her original color and wear long dresses like her mom used to wear. Sometimes Mr. Davis wishes that her wife was alive to see her daughter now , just exactly how she wanted her to be .

But again he doesn't cause he was never an ideal husband to her . Not when she was here and even after her farewell .

"Baby , I didn't wanted you to notice all these , that you saw few moments back. You-

"It's your Life Dad , you know what's good and what's not good . I am no one to force you . If you want to be like that , so be it . I can only suggest you , give you guideline and pray for you . But it's all up to you whether you wanna change your lifestyle or not ."

He only sighed at her statement , getting up from the couch when he heard her ,

"Its high time Dad , you need a partner , who can stay by your side till the end of life"

"No one will be like your Mother , Layla . I know I didn't do any justice to her in our relationship . I only made her cry ,every night , every day , every single seconds. Thinking that she deserves this . But she was helpless like me . Without being her shield , I always taunt her and kept her unhappy . She will never forgive me "

He looked at her daughter . "I fell for your mother but failed to confess . I was not a good husband and I never will be one in the future"

"Dad , Mom always loved you and she still does . She wants you to be happy. I want you to be happy. You were like this when mom came right , now you're this again , love is yet to come again in your life. You need to welcome that . " She smiled As she stood up.

"I should not invade and talk about your peronal life . So this is the last time we are talking about this" and she went upstairs at her room , leaving her Dad and the butler behind .

"Can't believe my daughter is so sensible , where is my old Little firecracker , even though she wasn't so patient and calm like this but ,I kind of miss her sometimes Steve. "

"Indeed Master"

*

"What my wife is doing?" Layla heard the deep voice when she was placing her towel on the couch . Is this guy eeven serious?

"Cody , I told you not to call me that . It's embarrassing"

"And why is that . You're my wife after all"

"Seriously , I'm your cousin, not your wife okay" she gave him a warning tone

"Really? Then who got married with me saying 'I Do' 3 times huh? It's not me who forced you , it's the total opposite and you gave two $hit about me crying my eyes out on the wedding"

"That's when I was 3 . And It was just a game"

"Yeah right and you even packed your bags, ready to go home with me ." He was still teasing her.

"I swear Cody , if you don't stop I'll punch you"

"You can't do that cause you're out of town. And that reminds me why did I call you ? Layla , You didn't bother to tell me that you're going to Madrid . What the heck girl ?"

"I asked Dad, he said you're with him in Mexico for some work . I didn't want to disturb you. And totally not want you to sent an army of bodyguards with me . I'm not a Kid okay , I can take care of myself"

"You're not a kid but you're still my responsibility . Wife or not , you're my life okay ."

"I know that . But I'm taking care of your life here , don't worry . I miss you though" she said pouting.

"I miss you too Pumpkin . Take care okay , stop pouting. Call me later . Bye " she smiled and he cut the call . He knows her habit of making pout when she misses someone.

Cody Jones, her aunt's only son . She is her father's sister . When they were younger she claimed him as her husband . She trusted her the most . And you only marry the person , who you can love and trust and the one who loves and respects you . That's how this friendship / love story started.

Even though they talk like they are serious or something , all of their family members and friend knows they are just joking and teasing around .

Well for her , it's just teasing . But for him . No one knows.

Cody used to think her as a childish teenager , well that's what she was when he left her for further studies in abroad . They used to hangout , cuddle with each other , hug or kiss on the cheeks . It was pretty common . He never thought of her as in special interest but Gosh , he still can't forget the day when he came back and saw the tomboy turned into a beautiful lady.

She totally changed but the change was amazing .

After his arrival, there is no unnecessary touching , let alone hugs and cuddles. And gradually he knew why .

She completely changed herself after her mother's death. She started distancing herself from people and she doesn't like unnecessary touches, except from few persons like her dad , best friend. She flinches if anyone holds her , even for a mare seconds .

Did this happened cause of her mother's death or is it something else which she is hiding from him and everyone?

*

"Do you Sierra Adams take Felix Miller to be your lawfully wedded husband ,to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, until death do you part."

"I do"

"I pronounce you two as husband and wife , you may now kiss the bride"

Encircling his hand around her waist gently , Felix pulled her close . With another hand, he lifted her veil . It was feeling like every dream of her coming true at this point . She got married with the love of her life . She doesn't want anything more now .

Leaning forward Felix placed her lips gently on her . Sierra smiled through the kiss but her eyes teared up in happiness .

Claps were heard and everyone started cheering the newly wedded couple . The parents of Sierra were crying with holding hands of their new partner . The weird thing , was Felix's parents are missing.

Layla couldn't think any further when Sierra called the girls to catch the wedding flower . And with her request the doctor had to stand there .

The bride threw flower and everyone jumped to catch it when the flower bouquet came in Layla's direction . She couldn't help but held it from being hit on her face . Sierra screamed in joy that her friend will be the one marrying the next . But Layla just brushed it off , she still smiled and hugged her best friend.

*

Wedding cake was cut and the speeches were delivered from the parents, friends - family and of course from both bride and groom . Sierra can't help but cried in happiness . She is feeling like a queen when her parents and the step parents shared their most memorable moments with her in life while Felix was kissed on her temple , whispering sweet words .

It was 11, but the wedding party was still going on . Layla sipped on her orange juice when she looked at the newly wed couple dancing in front of her . A guy approached to her and she politely declined him .

She looked back at the stage , Felix was not there . Only Sierra was there taking to one of her classmate . She didn't bother to look for the guy. Cause clearly she was overthinking . Sierra is happy and Felix is the reason . What could she ask more for her best friend?

She got a call from her father and now she was walking outside of the reception hall cause it was filled with music .

"Hey Dad?"

"How's my Baby munchkin doing?"

"I'm good , how are you ? When are you coming back from Mexico ?"

"Soon baby , I've still some work left .but I already Sent Cody back to Seattle . He needs some work done there . When are you coming? "

"Maybe Day after tomorrow Dad . Did you have dinner ?"

"It's still 4 here Baby ! But I just had some snacks , I'll have my lunch in few minutes. I hope you're done with dinner"

"I did , Dad . I forgot the time difference. Okay I'll call you later . I'm going back to party . Sierra must be looking for me!"

"Okay , have fan . Give my best wishes to your friend . I miss you okay" .

"I miss you too Dadda , bye"