When Layla gets left behind after losing her husband, she decides the place she's at can no longer bring her the peace and comfort she needs. Together, with her young daughter, she decides its time to start somewhere new and pursue the life she's al...
It's finally time for Tali to fly out!!! I'm so excited, I've missed her so much. We've FaceTimed loads but the real thing is always better.
I still haven't heard back from any of my interviews but I'm still holding out hope. I found us an amazing house in a really good neighbourhood and I had enough for a deposit and furniture! I hope she loves it as much as I do.
Our house is beautiful. It's white on the outside with a stunning wooden door. It's 2 stories with small windows which I'm glad about because I like my privacy.
The house next door was even more stunning. It was huge compared to ours but it wasn't an eye sore so I'm glad about that. I'm yet to meet the neighbours though but one of them keeps parking in my space and it's getting annoying. It's my parking space. Not theirs. Whoever they may be and when I meet them they will be told.
I walked out the door to find a man coming out from next door.
"Hey!" I shouted over. I quickly ran to him before he could leave. "Hey! I'm talking to you!" I tapped his shoulder and he turned around, invading my personal space. My breath caught in my throat. He realised and took a step back.
Wow he's beautiful.
"Sorry. How can I help?" He asked and looked me in the eyes. Wow his eyes were beautiful, I could get lost in them. Wow focus Layla.
"Oh erm.. I.. well..." I stuttered. Snap out of it Layla. He laughed, wow his voice is so deep when he laughs. I blushed at my thoughts.
"Well if that's all, I have a meeting to get to so I'm gonna go." I started at the man walking away from me.
"Parking spot!" I shouted at him.
He stopped in his tracks and turned around. He raised an eyebrow. "Excuse me?" He questioned.
"You keep parking in my spot. I have to park up the road. Why should I park up there when you have so much space?" He took a few steps toward me.
"That would be due to 7 people living here and 7 separate cars." He stood in front of me now. I gulped, loudly. He heard because he smirked.
Cocky bastard I thought.
"Look I'm sorry okay? I'll try and park elsewhere but I do have to go. I'm late." He said and before I knew it he was gone and I was standing there dumbfounded at the fact I was so hot and bothered over this man. I didn't even get his name. I shook my head and walked to my car.
7 people live there?!
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I drove to the airport to pick them up. My brother tagging along in the passenger seat. He let me keep his spare car and I've never been more thankful as the money I have left over will have to cover me until I get a job.
As we arrived at the airport, my phone rang.
"Hello?" I answered.
"Hello, is this Mrs Anderson?" They asked me?
"Yes. Can I help you?"
"Mrs Anderson this is Lucy from Lucy's hair. I'm just ringing to unfortunately say we have decided to give the spot to someone else. We appreciate you coming in and wowing us, we've just went in another direction. Please don't hesistate to apply for other positions in our salon. Thank you." She said and hung up the phone.
I sighed and put my phone away.
"What's wrong shithead?" My brother asked as he poked my side.
"I didn't get a job" I got our the car and slammed the door shut. My brother walked next to me and slung his arm around my shoulders as we walked into the airport.
"Don't worry little sister, something even better will come along just when you need it to." He smiled at me and I nodded at him as we walked.
He's right. I hate admitting it but sometimes (99% of the time) he makes a point which I can't fault. I'll never tell him that to his face though.
"Mam!!! Mam!!!" I hear Tali scream and I see her come running to me. I bent down and held out my arms to her. She ran into me and I hugged her and some tears rolled down my cheeks. I didn't even realise how much I'd missed her until I seen her pretty little face.
"Ah my peach. I've missed you. I hope you've been good for grandma and grandad." Before Tali could answer, my parents appeared.
"Ah mam! Dad! I've missed yous too! I can't belive we won't be seeing you as much" I smiled sadly at them.
"Actually sweetie, we've been meaning to tell you something"
"What is it?"
"Well..." My mam looked at my dad. "We've decided to move here too! We closed a deal on our house in England and we have enough to buy a house here!!" She exclaimed!
They're moving here?! I squealed and ran to them both and hugged them. I felt a pair of tiny arms around my legs. I picked Tali up so she could be in the hug too.
Mikey stood there awkwardly.
"Oh cmon big brother." He ran to us and joined in. I can't wait for my whole family to be here with us. It's what we need.
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The drive home was lovely, we sang, acted weird and just had a great time. I've missed family moments so much.
After we dropped my parents off with Mikey at his apartment, they'd be staying there until they found a house, I took Tali to our new home.
Two hours later and she's all unpacked. Her room is full of her BTS merch and she's super excited about the house. She loves it thankfully. I knew she would.
In those two hours I had received an email and a text to say I had not gotten another 2 of my interviews. To say I'm not upset or worried would be wrong of me so I won't.
I'm currently relaxing in the sitting room with a glass off wine as Tali's in bed finally. She crashed about an hour ago after eating too much sugar. She was so hyper I thought she'd never sleep.
I finished my glass of wine and went upstairs to my room. I quickly peaked into Tali's room to see if she was definitely sleeping. I smiled at the young girl sleeping peacefully. I went into my room and got into bed. Floating off to dreamland.
Tomorrow is a new day.
———— A/N: the picture at the top is of Layla's new house :))
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