Chapter 4 Layla's plan

Layla grabbed her phone from the table and sat on the bed. She went to her call logs and dialed Alex's number.

It rang for a few seconds before he picked up.

"Why did you take so long to pick my calls, Alex ? "Layla groused and Alex rolled his eyes from the other side of the phone.

"I'm busy, alright? I'm at my working place. So how are you doing? "He responded, calmly and Layla sighed.

"I was doing quite well till Zack brought a freaking bitch home! "She yelled, boiling with anger.

"And Zack likes her? "

"Obviously! He almost hit me because of the bitch "

"Simple! Oh, Layla, l knew you won't be able to handle this on your own. Seriously "He cussed, heading for the restroom.

"And what's that supposed to mean? Are you tryna insult me now? "Layla groused, frowning.

"No, my love. Now, this is what you're going to do "

"What am l supposed to do? Tell me "

"Make friends with her "Alex said and Layla scoffed.

"You've gotta be kidding me. How can l make friends with my rival? "She seethed and he sighed.

"Layla, are you falling for Zack? "He asked, calmly and Layla kept mute.

" No way! I'm not falling for him .. he's a womanizer and there's no way l'll fall for someone like him. I love only you "

"How is the lady he brought home your rival then? "He chipped in and she bit her lips, nervously.

"Huh? Well .. that's because she's capable of ruining our plans "Layla replied after some seconds.

"You're right tho. She can ruin our plans but you have to make friend with else am afraid our plans won't work out "Alex chipped in and she sithed.

"Okay. I will but l don't think she will like to be a friend of mine "

"And why is that? "

"I slapped her "She answered, wearing a boastful facial expression.

"You did what? What did you do that, huh? Why did you slap her? "Alex yelled, enraged.

"Well, l had to. She insulted me calling me a cheap slut "She lied to avoid Alex being suspicious about her so called feelings for Zack.

"Really? Well, she deserved it then but you can still make friends with her "

"I know and l will. We'll be friends within few days, l will go and apologize to her now "

"So how's my baby girl doing? "Alex asked, smiling broadly. This time, he was out of the restroom and sipping coffee.

Layla smiled and rubbed her tummy.

"She's doing all fine and missing her Dad so much "Layla answered and Alex chuckled .

"How l wish l could visit you and her .. l'm sorry "

"It's alright. It will pay off eventually ... someday "

"Alright then. I will hang up now .. take care of yourself and the baby, okay? "

"I will "

Alex hung up.

Phew! That was close. Layla sat on the bed, staring at her phone.

I still can't figure out why Alex would think she has damn feelings for Zack. She doesn't, she only wants his money, that's all.

She sithed.

"I can't believe l have to be friends with that bitch. I feel stabbing her multiple times "She thought with clenched fists.

She sighed and stood up. She adjusted her dress and exited the room. She searched for the room where Zack gave to her before he left.

She found the room cos TV sounds were coming from there and knocked, calmly.

The sounds died down and she heard footsteps approaching. Kira held the door knob.

"Zack, you're .. Layla? "Kira stopped talking and called, flabbergasted.

"Hi, Kira "Layla waved, smiling. She hoped she wasn't putting on an awkward smile cos she felt stupid for trying to make friends with someone she loathes.

Kira stared at her with an arched brow. Isn't she the lady who slapped me few minutes ago? Why is she acting all friendly now?

"What are you waiting for? Come in "Kira smiled back, widening the entrance of the door in the process.

Layla stepped in and looked around. "This room is way bigger than mine. How dare him give this slut a room way larger than mine? "Layla cussed under her breath.

"Sit down, Layla. You don't have to act formal .. we are a family "Kira spoke up and Layla forced another smile out.

"Family? How is that possible? "She thought as she took a sit on the comfy bed.

Kira sat down beside her.

Layla could igure out what Kira was busy doing before she walked in cos there was a big bowl of popcorn on the bed and a movie displaying on the TV screen.

"Care for? "Kira said, proffering the bowl of popcorn to Layla.

"No, thank you. I'm full already "She answered, calmly.

"Alright then "

"Umm, Kira?? "

"Huh? "

"I .. l came to apologize for what l did earlier. I did all that in a fit of rage .. l'm really sorry "Layla stated, pretentiously emotional.

"It's alright , Layla. You don't have to apologize .. it's okay to get angry when your lover comes home with a lady. Especially when she's pregnant for him "Kira responded and Layla furrowed her brows.

"Pregnant?? "Layla asked.

"Yes, I thought you noticed it. Well, l'm pregnant for Zack "Kira asserted and Layla's eyes widened as she spranged up.

"You are pregnant for Zack??? "She yelled, flabbergasted and Kira nodded.

"I am "

"Oh goodness .. she's pregnant for Zack .. she's f*cking pregnant for him. This is bad .. this is really bad. She can't be pregnant for him "

"Are you okay, Layla? You've been standing and looking absentminded for some moments now "Kira said with knitted brows and Layla chuckled.

"I'm fine. I'm fine "She asseverated and sat down on the couch.

"Congratulations, Kira "She stated and shook Kira's hands. She walked away afterwards.

This is bad .. this is so bad. I can't believe someone other than me is carrying Zack's baby.

Damn him for impregnating someone else!

I thought l would have his money all to myself but never knew l'd have a competitor.

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Amy got down from bed, when she heard loud sounds like there was a commotion or something.

"Ouch! "She winced as she felt a sharp abdominal pain. Within seconds, the pain died down and she sighed.

She traced the sound to the living room and Queen Tatiana noticed her and quickly wiped her tears off.

"Amy? "She called to the hearing of the her husband and son.

"What are you doing here? You are supposed to be resting now "She chipped in even begore Amy could greet.

"I heard loud voices like there was a commotion so l came out to check. What's going on? "She asked.

"It was nothing. Go to your room now "

"Amy? "Zack called as he walked towards her. Amy glared at him and Queen Tatiana held his hand to stop him from going further.

"No, Mom. I just want to apologize for what l did, don't stop me "Zack stated and he wriggled his hand out of her grip.

He walked towards Amy who crossed her hands, looking sideways with an annoyed look.

"Come on, Tatiana. Let's leave them "The king whispered, holding her hand.

"But .. "

"Don't argue! Come on "He chipped in and pulled her away with him.

"Amy, l'm so sorry for what l did to you. I apologize earnestly for the pain l caused you, l wasn't in my right state of mind when l did that. I drank too much .. l'm so so sorry. Can you find a place in your heart to forgive me? "Zack pleaded with his hands clasped.

"No. I'm never going to forgive you for what you did to me. It's always going to be here "She said and touched her chest.

"You don't know how much l had to go through all because of you. I got defiled through rape, do you have any idea what that means? . Of course, you don't. You just wanna do what you feel like doing even if it's bad cos you are Prince so just don't bother apologizing cos l'm never going to forgive you "With that, she began walking away.

"Amy, l'm sorry! "

"Ah! "Amy yelled, suddenly and held her tummy.

"Amy, are you okay? "Zack asked as he placed his hands on her shoulders.

"Don't you dare touch me! "She yelled and hit his hand off her shoulder.

"My tummy! "

"Mom! Mom! "Zack yelled, racing towards his parents chambers.

"What is it? Why are you running and yelling like you saw a ghost .. "

"Whatever, Mom. Amy is writhing in pain holding her stomach and she doesn't want to let me touch her "Zack whined and his mom widened her eyes.

"What?! Where is she? "

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