Chapter 42

Lyla

"And so now he is requesting full custody. I swear Candy, I could hunt him down, and stuff in a mailbox."

"I'm so sorry Lyla. And on top of that Adrianna is still sick?"

"Yes." I answer, placing the phone to my other ear so I can make my second cup of coffee of the day. "She isn't getting any better and I have to work tonight."

"Well why don't I take your shift?"

"I can't ask that of you honey."

"You're not. I'm your best friend Lyla, or at least I better be. I am, aren't I?" I throw my head back and laugh, something that feels foreign to do. It's been so long so I've been myself that I feel like I'm in a black hole.

"Of course, you are. I hate to do that when I could use the money for this custody battle, but I would love a day where I can just take care of her ya know?"

"Take the day Lyla, you've been covering for me for the last few weeks, so I can do wedding stuff, this is the least I can do."