The Unknown

14

Layton Brooks

I watched as Dominic's car pulled out of my driveway. I dialed a number on my phone and put it to my ear while going into my closet and pulling down my suitcase.

"Layton, wassup." The voice on the other end spoke.

"I need a favor."

"Anything."

"Dominic Hayes, you know him. I need you to follow him."

"Anything else?"

"Yeah, kill his ass." I hung up the phone. I texted Rick to have the jet ready then went back to grabbing my stuff. Once I felt like I had enough, I slipped on some clothes. I heard someone come into the room. I knew it was Michael.

"What are you doing?"

"I might be mad at him but I'm not going to be here when they raid the place. I'm not leaving you here Michael. You need to go home and get Kira. Meet at the jet."

"Don't have him killed Lay." He said.

"Why the hell not Michael? You heard everything he said just like me. He fucking lied to us."

"Yeah he did, but also just saved our asses. He didn't have to come back to the house and tell you anything. Think about it. If he really wanted you dead or behind bars then you'll be there but he was here with you every day. He told them nothing about you and we know that's true. He loves you and you know it. The only time we lost money was because of Damon, not Dominic."

"I don't trust him and I don't want him here." He nodded and made his way out. I suddenly felt sick to my stomach. I went to the bathroom and threw up. What the fuck. I cleaned myself up. I just knew it couldn't be. Not now! I grabbed a pregnancy test.

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I sat in my bathroom with my phone in my hand just waiting for that confirmation. As bad as I wanted to call it off I couldn't. It was probably too late anyway, he was probably already gone. Michael said that they haven't raided our warehouse yet. I'm guessing that they're having a hard time getting that warrant.

Finally taking a deep breath I got up and sat my phone on the counter while picking up the 3 sticks that were lying there. My heart fell to my stomach as I fell to my knees and the tears fell.

POSITIVE

POSITIVE

POSITIVE

What the fuck did I do? Pregnant and my child will grow up without a father because I acted out of anger. I should've just forgiven him and told him to run away with me but I was being stupid. Maybe it isn't too late, maybe I can stop this. Wiping my tears I grabbed my phone and dialed Rick's number. I made sure he was aware of everything. Calling: Rick

"Hello." His voice echoed through the phone.

"Rick I need you to stop them! Don't let them kill him please!" He let out a sigh, and knowing what that meant my tears started falling again.

"I'm sorry Lay it's too late." I just held the phone to my ear before hanging up. After some more minutes, I knew I needed to go. I was just going to have to deal with this on my own. I grabbed my bags and went to the car. I got in and drove to the airport. I drove into my private hangar. I got out seeing Michael pull up. Kira got out and walked up to me. She hugged me. I definitely needed that right now.

"How are you feeling?"

"Fucked up." I replied. I grabbed my bags. She nodded.

"Well, you have us. We go get through this shit together." She said as Michael took my bags from my hands. We all walked on the plane. We were in the air as I looked out the window looking over the city. I knew it was probably going to be my last time here. I knew I couldn't take care of this baby by myself but from the looks of it, I have to. I now have to stop this thing I was calling a life and get ready to start a family with my son or daughter.

Rick's POV

I hung up my phone and tossed it in the cup holder.

"Happy now?" Glancing over at Dominic he just stared in front of him.

"She just told me to stop them from killing you and you still want her to think you are dead?"

"If she wouldn't have told her to kill me in the first place we wouldn't even be in this situation. The only good thing about this is I found out about that snake that I worked with for the past 7 years."

"Layton reacted out of anger Dominic."

"I understand that Rick but she didn't even think about it. She made that call. I understand I lied but I love her. I'm pissed yes but I'm not going to act on it." I nodded as I pulled up to the emergency entrance of the hospital.

"Look, I know you pissed at Lay and everything but I still want us to keep in touch even though you a freaking cop, I think you are a cool dude, that's why I killed that hoe ass Captain of yours. You looked out for us." He nodded.

"I'll keep in touch but as for Layton, I don't know honestly. I know your loyalty is with her but man don't tell her the truth."

"I won't man. She was wrong for putting a hit out on you. I'll admit that. Maybe this will teach Layton a lesson. She'll think before she does something."

"Hopefully."

"But go ahead and get yourself patched up. Be safe out here."

"You too man. I appreciate you for what you did." He said as I dapped him up. He climbed out of my truck and managed to get himself inside the doors. I watched as nurses rushed to his side and helped him in a wheelchair, and then I pulled off. I needed to head out to Miami to see Layton.