Chapter 54Layla’s POVHe moved closer and….and..and…… I had to stop him, this is wrong, I need to leave now, I don’t think I can do this, I suddenly felt guilty like I was about to do something wrong against my husband.“I am sorry but I need to go home.” I hastened my movement and he begged me to wait to say, “I am sincerely sorry, I don’t know what came over me for a second.” He said and I told myself, after the double date tomorrow, I won’t be having any more dates with him, this is for the best, what if something like this happens again? I will never forgive myself.“It’s okay, I am not upset with you, I just need to go home,” I said to him and he begged me to drive me home.I knew if I refused him, he would still have the mindset that I was angry with him and I didn’t want that, I caused the whole thing and I should be asking for his forgiveness because I wanted to make use of him to get the divorce I needed from Nate and he Is not aware but I am glad he didn't do what he wante
CHAPTER 55Layla’s POV*WEEKS LATER*Well, it was just like yesterday and I found more reasons to fix my marriage, though there are some lapses. what more can I do since he doesn’t wish to accept the divorce, I don’t want to cheat either because my father never cheated on my mother and I refused to walk in my mother’s footsteps as well, she left us for money, I hate her with passion and I hope I never cross path with her again, she hurt my father so deeply.“Layla, are you not hungry? Layla!!”“Layla!”“Oh yes, sorry I was thinking about something else,” I said to Kyle and Daisy, we actually came to the mall to carry out some research with our laptop and some needed materials as well, I actually forgot I was with them because I can’t stop thinking about Nate. He travelled that night after he brought me home and told me vial a note he left behind that he would be out of the country to carry out his duty and would be back soon and in the meantime, I should take good care of myself. I re
Chapter 56Layla’s POVI took a taxi and headed home immediately and my phone started ringing, who could be calling? I wondered. I brought out my phone from my handbag and saw Nate’s name, why is he calling me? I picked up the call saying, “Yes.”“Where are you?” he asked.“I am already on my way home, why are you asking?”“I thought we would be going home together.” He said acting all cool.“I changed my mind, you were so busy so why should I interrupt you.” I indirectly expressed myself to him because he knew what I was discussing.“Yes, I was busy, you take care, I will see you at home then, be..” I ended the call not wanting to hear what he has to say because everything he was doing right now was making me unhappy.I got to the house and went directly to my room, I had to freshen up and wore my nightwear to sleep immediately, I didn’t have time to start talking to Nate once he returned and talk of the devil, laying on my bed to sleep, he knocked at my door.“Can I come in?” he ask
Chapter 57Layla’s POV“LAYLA!! LOOK AT ME!!” He screamed and grabbed my hands.“Let me go, Nate.” I hit his hands off.“What is wrong with you Layla? You are my wife and I ask you to come with me this minute, so come with me.”“I SAID NO!!!!” I yelled like a crazy woman and I didn’t care if so many eyes were fixed on us, I have had enough of this nonsense.“Layla, okay I am sorry for yelling at you, come with me let us leave, you can’t choose him over me.” He added trying to act all good.“I am not going with you Nate, I will tend to his wounds now and this should be the very last time, you hit any of my friends, I never knew I married a cold beast like you,” I said directing to his face and he staggered back then he took his leave without saying a word to me.I rushed to Michael who was already upstanding, “I will help you.”“You don’t have to, I don’t want any issues, Layla, you should have told me you were Nate’s wife.” He said to me looking so hurt.“I am sorry but please forgive
Chapter 58Layla’s POV“Nate is not aware I am calling you Layla, I know you two might not be on good terms for now but your husband is becoming a drunkard, he might die at this rate, please I beg you, just come and see him, maybe he will feel better when he sees you, he is like a mess right now in my place.”“What? Nate doesn’t drink to get intoxicated, are you lying to make me come there?” I questioned trying so hard not to fall victim again and rush there because of my emotions.“I am not lying Layla, you have to trust me, he keeps calling your name, please come to my place and I believe that when he sets eyes on you, he will be fine.”“Okay, I will be there shortly.” I ended the call and took a deep breath. I think it will be wise to stay back and also it will be heartless to leave him wasted. Okay, Layla, this is what you are going to do, you are going to meet Nate at his cousin’s place and calm him to sleep then I leave immediately without looking back, nothing is ever going to
Chapter 59A FEW MONTHS EARLIERNATE’S POV“So what if it was handmade? I’ll freaking pay for it okay! I’ll pay for her to make another for you.” She yelled and I saw tears rolling down from her eyes and she left in a rush. Why are ladies so complicated? I didn’t know what else to do so I just relaxed back with my eyes closed.I woke up a few moments later, I didn’t know that l would doze off and the first thing that came to my mind was my wife, Layla, maybe she was in her room. I rushed to her room and noticed she wasn’t home, about to call her, I received a call from work saying I had been scheduled to carry out another heart surgery on a patient and it seemed I would have to leave now. I hurried to my room to get changed already and drove to the hospital immediately.I arrived at the hospital and I was told the time for the operation. I said to Nurse Ella, “Get everything ready as usual, I will get ready now.”“Yes, Doc.”“And lastly, you are doing well.”“Thank you, doctor, I am g
Chapter 60Nate’s POVI almost developed a heart attack when I saw another dude caressing my wife's hair, I got so vexed and left angrily, how could she do this to me despite everything I was doing to win her heart?I drove at a high speed and I almost ended up in an accident, I had to pack my car and step out of it taking a walk around even though I had no idea where I drove to. I am a man, I should learn to control my emotions but what if I had approached them, I would have created a scene and remained in regret because I would have ended up beating up that dude.My mind is troubled, damn love, I wish Layla's father was still alive, I could have related everything with him, he knows how much I care for Layla. Wilson's call came in and I rushed to pick up his call, “Hello cousin.”“Where are you? tell me, she loved the flowers right? Tell me your marriage is going to work with both of you having love for each other, that has always been my wish, I mean your wish or is it our wish?” H
Chapter 61Nate’s POV“It’s about your father.”I took a deep breath before asking, “What about father? Are you two having issues?”“No son, you know what I am talking about.”“Mom, if it’s about running the company, I am busy, I don’t have time for that life,” I added.“But he is your father, if something bad happens tomorrow, what will happen to the Daniels Restates and the partners we have along with the other business?”“Mom, I told you already to look for someone suitable at the company and he will take over, I don’t have time for that now.”“Why are you so stubborn? He is still your father, it will not stop you from your other life.”“Mom, I need to go now, I don’t want to talk about Father.” I ended the call at once. I don’t know why my mother is still bothered about my father, I am not ready to work at his company, I love my life as a surgeon and I will continue to save lives.I finished for the day and went home immediately. I didn’t know how to control my anger, I hate to be