Chapter 7
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Normally, Layla had no trouble sleeping but for some reason, the dream train was a little harder to catch at that particular moment. Roman was fast asleep on the pull out sofa and after their slight alcohol fueled night, she wondered if it was her being tipsy that was keeping her awake.
She was sitting replaying the days events when her mind crossed over to Greg. She had mentioned about getting back with him to Roman and he never seemed too keen on the idea. She still hadn't said anything to Karlee and Kaitlyn and she was honestly dreading the day when she had too. She had a meeting with Steph tomorrow and was slightly excited about joining The Shield... If she were allowed that was.
"Godammit woman... Do you ever sleep?" Roman stood up, flexing his arms above his head. Layla stared at him, knowing he wouldn't see her wandering eyes since it was dark.
"Sorry... Did I wake you?" Roman shook his head no and sat on the end of the bed beside her.
"Please tell me you weren't thinking about that asshole again?" He asked, hoping for positive answer.
"I was... I mean, What if we do give t another go and it all works out?" She genuinely thought it could work and with their wedding just two months away, they would not just be starting their relationship again, they would be starting a marriage. She looked at Roman who was now right beside her. He looked concerned for her. Layla squeezed her eyes shut and rooted around for her phone, quickly tapping out a text and sending it.
"I just text him. I want it sorted out as soon as possible but I'm scared." Roman chuckled slightly.
"The worst thing he could do is reject you... But it would be his loss." Layla smiled meekly at his words.
"That's not what I'm worried about... Look at what he did to Karlee last night." Roman was shocked to hear Layla say this but he knew where she was coming from.
"You want me to stand outside?" Layla shook her head.
"No. I have to do this on my own. But could you be here when I come back?" She screwed her face up like a small child then squealed when he agreed with her. Her phone vibrated and she took a deep breath.
"Wish me luck." Roman embraced her slightly before watching her slip a hoodie on and her hair into a ponytail. She left without saying anything else and Roman could tell she was nervous, if not for the fact she was shaking like a leaf.
Layla walked timidly up the stairs towards Greg's room and took a few deep breaths before knocking on the door lightly. At that precise moment she would have loved to just turn back. Sleep wanted to take over her body all of a sudden and she debated going back. But then he answered the door.
"Hi. Come in." Layla walked forward into her old room and stood looking around the room. There was no sign of Rosa being or even staying so she began to think it was a one off kinda thing.
"I'm so sorry baby. I should never have done that to you." Layla was shocked to hear his outright apology and her chest tightened at his words.
"I don't want to just throw what we had away but if we want it to work, Things have to change." Greg took hold of her hand and pulled her onto the green sofa that sat by their window.
"I don't want you seeing Rosa again. Unless it's work related. Got it?" He nodded eagerly, awaiting what else she had to say.
"And you no longer have any say in my career and if you say anything about me being fat again I swear to god I will knock you out quicker than you finish that sentence."
"I'm sorry about that but you have to know I had you in my best interest." She cocked her head to the side, as if to ask him if he realized what he was saying. He quickly apologized.
"And from now on, everything we buy as a couple or has anything to do with my money gets put in my name. No exceptions." Greg was hesitant in agreeing. but he did eventually.
"And you go straight to Karlee tomorrow morning and apologize for hurting her."
"Fuck no! I ain't having nothing to do with that mentalist!" He stood up and started getting angry and Layla gripped her phone tighter, knowing that calling Roman would be her last resort.
"Greg... You know they are like my sisters and you either get on with them or I'm gone." Greg was visibly torn and it hurt Layla to think he was actually deciding between the two options.
"Fine... I'll take you all out out to breakfast... Minus Dean." Layla reluctantly agreed, knowing how intimidating Dean could be and how protective he was over Karlee.
"Soo... What do we do about the wedding?" He asked. Layla shrugged.
"Where have you been sleeping?" His question sounded sarcastic and Layla was afraid her answer was going to make her look bad.
"I was staying with a friend and will be until the end of the week. Then we can look at getting a room together again. She stood up, making it fully aware that she was about to leave but he stood in her way.
"Who were you staying with?" Anger began to flare in his eyes and it slightly scared her.
"I... uh was staying with Roman." Greg flipped and used his hand to throw a flower vase, sending it crashing onto the floor and smashing into a million pieces.
"What the fuck?" He yelled in her face. Layla walked towards the door and opened it.
"I want my apology in the morning." And without another word, she walked away, tears slowly streaming down her face as she listened to Greg smashing up his room.
"I'll fucking kill him!" She heard him scream as she ran down the stairs and straight towards the room she shared with Roman. It may have been midnight, but the first thing she wanted was a nice glass of wine followed by another. And maybe another. She threw the door open in such a haste that Roman jumped onto the bed, Layla frightening the life out of him. She flopped down onto the bed and screamed into the pillow. Roman tapped on her back and she rolled around and sat up.
She blinked a few times before looking at him as he smiled down at her, a glass of wine in his hand, waiting for her to consume.
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Short and crap. I know! Slow chapter and slow updates but I just got back to school and things are kinda hectic.
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