"Here drink this" Leila said as she put the large glass of whiskey in front of Brax.
Brax took a big mouthful and swallowed it. Leila sat beside him at the table they were now at. Leila had poured herself a large drink as well.
"I'm sorry you had to see me like that" Brax apologized as he had another mouthful.
"No it's fine, Geoffrey told me about Charlie…is it?" Leila said softly. She still wasn't really sure how to deal with this situation.
"Yeh, she was my everything and he took her from me" Leila put her hand gently on Brax's arm. She wanted him to know she was listening. "It's all my fault" he added as he looked up and into Leila's eyes.
"Hey don't say that. It's not your fault you fell in love" Leila was trying to comfort Brax the best way she could. Leila felt a bit sorry for this man. He had lost everything and there she was plotting with her husband to take whatever was left.
Leila felt a flutter when she felt Brax put his hand open hers "Thank you" he said as he moved closer to her. Leila wanted desperately to pull away but something inside her made her stay put. Leila could feel her heart beat faster as Brax moved even closer to her. Their lips almost touched before they were suddenly interrupted by a ringing noise coming from Brax's packet. Which caused them both to jump back "That's my phone" Leila exclaimed as she looked at Brax.
"Oh yeah sorry I found it earlier" he replied as he handed it back to her. Leila quickly answered it, she got up and walked away from the table. Brax was straining to her the conversation "Hello darling, yes I've found it" Leila said as she looked back a Brax.
"Yes I'm on my way home now, I'll see you soon. Don't go to bed without me" she smiled before pulling the phone away from her ear and hanging up. Leila made her way back to the table she had been sat at with Brax.
"I'd better go back; Geoffrey's waiting up for me. Will you be ok?" Leila asked him.
"Yeah" Brax nodded "You get back home to your husband" Brax didn't mean for it to sound as bitter as it did. As he looked up he noticed Leila take a business card out of her handbag.
"Here, my mobile numbers on there. If you need to talk call me" Leila suggested as she handed Brax the card, before turning on her heels and walking out of the door. Brax looked at the card marked Leila King Dance School. He put the card into his pocket and finally pulled himself together enough to start and clear up his mess.
-X-
Leila was pleased to be home, she was even more grateful to find her husband sat on the sofa in the lounge waiting for her. Leila slipped off her shoes and dropped her bag at the door before climbing on the sofa next to him. Geoffrey kissed his wife on the head "Did you give him your number" Geoffrey wondered.
Leila looked at her husband with a cheeky smile "Have I ever let you down before?" she said as she kissed him seductively. Geoffrey smiled before he allowed Leila to take him towards the bedroom.
-X-
Leila was woken suddenly by a text message. She looked over her shoulder and saw Geoffrey was still asleep, so she picked up her phone and read the message Hey it's Brax (Darryl) thought I'd just text and apologise again for earlier. Also want to thank you as well. I have stored your number in my phone I hope that's ok with you? DB
Leila quickly wrote a reply Hi Brax, yeah that's fine; don't forget to call if you need to talk, Leila. She took a deep breath as she hit the send button, before turning over and putting her arm around her husband. She felt him grab her hand in his. Leila couldn't sleep, she couldn't help thinking about the moment her and Brax had shared earlier that night. If Geoffrey hadn't contacted her when he did who knows what would have happened. As much as Leila wanted to help her husband, she couldn't help worrying what could happen the next time her and Brax were alone together.
Leila loved Geoffrey more than anything, regardless of what people thought. She knew their age gap was frowned upon, but Leila didn't care. This man worshiped her and she felt the same about him. A lot of people thought Leila married Geoffrey for his money but the truth was, Leila was also wealthy, her dad owned a number of extremely successful businesses and her mum was a property developer. Leila had also made a lot of money from her dancing school.
Leila was a classically trained dancer; she was the best in her class. But unfortunately a car accident ended her career before it began.
Leila didn't intentionally set out to break up Geoffrey's marriage but the more time she spent with this man the more she realised she couldn't be without him. So why in gods name was she feeling like this about Brax? She thought to herself.
It was probably about 4.29am when Leila finally drifted off to sleep. Geoffrey woke up few hours later but decided to leave his wife in bed; he had felt her tossing a turning a few times in the night, as he got up her heard her phone vibrate, Geoffrey picked it up off the table and read the message she had received Thanks, DB. Geoffrey smiled to himself as he put the phone back on the table next to Leila's side of the bed. He kissed her gently on the cheek before heading into the bathroom for a shower.
-X-
Brax also didn't sleep much that night. He couldn't shake the feeling that something nearly happened between him and Leila. He knew he wouldn't be able to let it lie until her had spoken to Leila about it.
He quickly grabbed his phone from under the quilt and text her.
-X-
Leila woke quickly to the sound of her blackberry vibrating on the table next to the bed. She reached out and grabbed her phone before reading the message she had received with sleepy eyes I kind of need that chat! DB. Leila was shocked by this message. She hadn't expected her plan to work so quickly. She was also a little worried about what would happen if she and Brax were alone together again. Leila grabbed her phone and headed into the lounge in search of her husband. She slipped on his white shirt she had found draped over the chair in the bedroom, and went straight to the lounge. She found him sat on the sofa reading a newspaper.
"Morning" he smiled as he saw how attractive his wife looked in his shirt.
Leila sat herself down beside him and kissed him gently "He's been in touch already" She grinned as she showed Geoffrey her messages from Brax. She was a little confused by one she hadn't read but Geoffrey explained she had received it earlier that morning and she was asleep so he read it.
"Shall I arrange to meet him?" She asked her husband curiously.
"I think that would be a good idea" he smiled as he watched Leila dial Brax's number and make arrangements to meet up. Geoffrey was a little concerned by a message he had received on his own mobile from and unknown number telling him to meet them on the wharf at 10.30am. He shrugged before continuing to read the paper.
Leila sat beside Geoffrey again and informed him of her plans to meet Brax at Angelo's later that night. He seemed satisfied with the arrangements.
-X-
Geoffrey waited curiously on the wharf for this mystery text person. He was a little startled when he saw a young woman approach him. He recognized the woman instantly as Ruby Buckton. Brax's dead girlfriend's, daughter. Geoffrey was now intrigued to find out why this girl had contacted him. He didn't have to wait long because she basically announced to him why she was there "I want to help you bring down Darryl Braxton. I want him to pay for what he did to my mum" she informed him firmly.
Geoffrey grinned evilly "Is that right?"
-X-
Leila pulled up slowly outside Angelo's she still had Geoffrey's instructions fresh in. He told her to stay for 30 minutes, then leave. Leila was concerned when her husband made it clear that it was extremely important she left after 30 minutes.
She took a deep breath as she walked towards the bar. Brax as always was blown away by her arrival. Leila was wearing a red flowing dress and red sandals her straight her was down with half of it pulled back. Leila nervously walked closer to Brax. She was worried about the way she felt right now, she had these kinds of meeting with Geoffrey's clients all the time, why was Brax any different?
Thank you for the reviews guys. As promised here is my next chapter enjoy!
Spoilers-
Geoffrey wonders if he asking too much of his wife!
Leila bonds with Victoria during a dance lesson!
Leila is caught up in Ruby's revenge, will Brax be able to save her?