Novel Update
DANGER
Nolan’s car pulled up in front of Aurora’s apartment and Layla found herself breathing in relief.
“Thanks Nolan..” she thanked him and she stepped out from the car.
“Xander will come pick you up tomorrow morning..” he informed as he drove away.
“Jerk…” Layla sneered walking to her apartment as she knocked on the door.
“Who’s it?” She heard Aurora’s voice from Inside.
How much she’s missed her friend.
“It’s me..” Layla whimpered with a breaking voice.
She felt like crying right at that moment.
“Fuck you!!” Aurora cursed as she ran to the door to Open it.
Immediately she opened the door, both friends broke into a tight hug.
“Oh my god! Are you crying?” Aurora asked feeling Layla’s hot tears on her back.
“I’ve missed you so much..” Layla cried. It felt so sad that she would be leaving her best friend and she couldn’t tell her the reason that she would be leaving.
“Oh my, oh my..” Aurora muttered patting Layla’s back.
Why was she acting so emotional?
“Come on, let’s go in..” she led Layla into the house.
“What happened?” She asked as she made Layla sit in the couch.
“Where are your bags?” She’s also asked looking around. Layla didn’t return with any bag.
“I did not bring them along” Layla muttered, trying to come up with the perfect lie to tell Aurora.
“Why?” Aurora grilled curiously.
Something seemed off about Layla.
“Actually I have a project with my boss, so I’ll be very busy..” she began.
“So?”
“How does that affect you not bringing your bags..” Aurora pointed out, seeing no reason why she would not bring her bag because she was having a project.
“I’ll be living with him for the time being..” Layla broke the ice as she spoke in whispers.
“I see..” Aurora hummed shaking her head meaningfully.
“Are you being maltreated by your boss?” She suddenly asked and Layla looked up in surprise.
“What!! No, what makes you say that?”
“It seems as if you’re having a hard time working, of you are. You can always quit, we can get you another job instead..” Aurora suggested. Layla was her best friend. They were so close that she could tell when something was wrong with her and right now, it was obvious that something was eating Layla up.
“No.. there’s no need, it’s just the too much work and stuff, you know, I’m not being maltreated..” she quickly said waving Aurora off.
“You’re pregnant Layla..” Aurora voiced out slowly.
“I know..”
“You should be resting, not over working yourself”
“Look I can talk to Regan, he can help you. You can stop working for now. There’s no need to worry about your expenses, my brother and I have got you covered..”
“Or better still, you can tell your boss about your pregnancy, he cam always conduct a DNA test to confirm that the child is his and then he would stop you from working so hard..” Aurora expressed her thoughts. She saw no point in Layla working hard when the father of her child was stinking rich and she had friends who would support her anytime.
“I don’t want that Aurora, I want to save up..” Layla sighed deeply. There was no way she could get away from Nolan now, sooner or later, he would find out about the pregnancy.
“But..”
“Don’t worry Aurora, I’m fine, I’ll move out tomorrow…” she informed as Aurora frowned.
“Look…” she began holding Aurora’s hand as she shifted closer to her.
“I’ll come to visit regularly, I’ll always come, hmm..” she assured.
“You promise..” Aurora pouted.
“Yes, I do…”
“Alright then, I’ll let you go, but remember to call me if anything goes wrong”
“I will..” Layla said and they both hugged each other.
“Can you accompany me to the hospital?” Layla requested breaking out of the hug.
“Now?”
“Yes..”
“You see, I’m moving out tomorrow, I think it would be best if I go for a check up and get some medications if there is need for that..” Layla explained.
“That’s great, I’ll change into something, give me a sec..” Aurora bolted into herr bedroom to have a change of clothes as Layla rested her back against the couch.
She really hated lying to her best friend but what could she do?.
……..
” Layla..” the female doctor called, taking her seat with a piece of paper in her hand.
“Yes ma’am…” Layla muttered nervously as she shifted uncomfortably on the chair she was sitting on.
“It’s okay..” Aurora reassured holding her hand.
“Here’s your report..” The doctor handed over the piece of paper to Layla.
“What does it say?” Layla questioned feeling so nervous. She had been feeling kind of sick so she hoped it wasn’t something bad.
“You just need maximum rest, Layla. It looks as if you’ve been stressing yourself too much which can endanger the life of your child..” the doctor informed Layla who sucked in a sharp breath.
She knew this was bound to happen.
“I will doctor..” Layla stammered.
“Please do..” the doctor smiled warmly at Layla.
“I hope my child is not in any danger?” Layla asked softly.
“For now..” the doctor replied and Layla felt her heart seize.
“Your child will be in danger if you keep on stressing yourself, make sure to take a lot of rest and don’t forget your vitamins also. It helps”
“I will doc, thanks..” Layla appreciated it. Her heart feeling heavy. She needed to do something fast.
“Um…if I may ask..” the doctor began.
“Can I at least speak with your husband, I mean to lay out a few precautions for him..” the doctor requested as Layla froze.
“Um.. I..” she stammered trying to find a way to tell the doctor that she had no husband.
“Her husband is out of town..” Aurora blurted in.
“He’s in the military, so he travels a lot..” she chuckled sheepishly.
“Oh I see..” the doctor shook her head.
“Well..” she sighed, writing on a piece of paper.
“You can get these drugs from the pharmacy..” She gave the paper to Layla who collected it from her.
“Thanks doc..” Layla thanked her as she stood up from the chair together with Aurora.Property of Nô)(velDr(a)ma.Org.
“It’s Karen..” she smiled warmly at her.
“Thanks Karen, we will take our leave now..” Layla uttered leaving the office with Layla.