CHAPTER SEVEN

LAYLA'S POV: 

    I was getting ready for office when my aunt said, "Don't go today, There are many things to do at house today." I nodded and replied, "Ok." I don't know what she is up to now. 

I went outside to make breakfast when someone rings the doorbell. I went outside to open the door. I open the door and the person who was standing outside was Brayan and his whole family. "Sir what are you doing here? " I asked in confusion and he smile at me and asked, "You don't call your guest inside? " 

I move away from door and let them in. My aunt said in joy-filled voice, "Oh, mister Brayan, Come in, You guys are finally here?" I look at my aunt in surprise, "You knew they were coming? " She pinched at my arm so hard that tears filled in my eyes and she said, "Go and make some tea." I went in the kitchen rubbing my arm. I start making tea and put cups in the tray. Once the tea was ready I took the tray outside and sat on the floor to pour tea for everyone. 

" I like my daughter in law very much. " Brayan's mother said. I passed the tea to her and his father. I pour the third cup for Brayan when my aunt said, "I think next month is good for Brayan and Layla's engagement? " The cup that I was holding about to fall when Brayan held the cup and winked at me. I sat up on the couch when auntie said, "I also decided my son to get marry. I choose June as my daughter in law." I look at my aunt and then at Derick. He was looking away from me. His mother placed a hand at his leg and said, "He told me that he will marry June because he loves her. " I felt like my heart was sinking. I stood up and went in my room. 

I ran in washroom and put my both hands at my mouth and start crying. He loves her? How can he love her? I washed my face and went out of the washroom. Brayan and his family was still waiting for me. 

I went outside and Brayan's mother called me to her. I sat next to her. She opens her bag and gave Brayan a velvet box. He took it from her and asked for my hand, "I look up at him and then at Derick. He was talking to June and they both smiling. I place my hand in his and Brayan made me wear the ring. They came with engagement preparations. Brayan kissed my cheek and said, "Welcome to my life." 

I look away and wiped the unshed tears. After an hour they left. I went in my room and stay there the whole day. I got a text from Derick that says

     "Meet me at the rooftop. " 

I didn't reply and awaits for the evening. In the evening June was outside for a jog so I went upstairs and saw Derick. I went to him and asked in anger, "What the hell was that? You love my sister? How can you ask for her hand? What were you doing with me? " 

He held me by my shoulders and shook me badly, "I loved you, I loved you whore but you were to busy in whoring around with your boss. You think I would make someone like you my wife who fucked her boss and got expensive things in return? " My mouth left open. "I didn't." I said in a lower voice and he pushed me away saying, "My mother was right about you. Working women like you are whores. " 

My hands starts trembling and I ran downstairs. It was enough. I can't hear anything anymore. I came in my room and went to my bed. It was better to go sleep then to think all those things over and over again. I decided to forget him. He was never mine. He never understood me. 

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  BRAYAN'S POV : 

   I was feeling really good. The way she looked at him when we talk about our marriage and her face was watchable when her aunt announced his and her sister's wedding. She must really love that guy. Well let's see how she will behave tomorrow? 

I went to bed early today because I didn't attend office today. I want to be present at all meetings tomorrow. The next day I get ready and change into my office suit and went downstairs. My parents don't live with me anymore. They live in other house because I wanted some space. So I went downstairs and had breakfast. I think it's good to have full house by myself. I left for office after breakfast. I reached office and everyone greeted me with respect. I look at Laila she was sitting at her desk with her head low. I tap her desk and told her to come in my room. She nodded without any expression. 

I came in my room and she followed after me. I heard her entering in my room when I was taking my coat off. I turned to her and there was a big bandage at her hand. I asked looking at her hand

"What happened here? " She look down and replied, "Nothing. " I went closer to her and her head was bruised as well. I made her look at me and asked, "What happened? " Tears welled up in her eyes but she look away and said, "I fall from the stairs." I move a little bit away and took her to the couch with me. "Did you had breakfast?" She shook her head and I ordered breakfast for her. I sat next to her and held her hand, "It must hurt really badly, Did you fell over your arm?" She just nodded back in reply and I knew something was not right.