Unwanted Love

Chapter 16

Laylas Pov

As we all say down at Mikis huge dinner table servants started placing our dishes in front of us.  Everyone started digging into their food and having random conversations. I on the other hand was just thinking about the finals. I am beyond ready to leave and start over new in a new state back in the United States.

" Layla is everything ok?" Nala asked bringing me out of my thoughts.

I looked up from my plate to see everyone looking up from my untouched food to me. I put a smile on my face. " Yes, just thinking about us going back to the states and starting over."

"I understand but I hate that we have to go back. I love it here." Nala sounds a little upset.

" You know you all do not have to leave Italy. Italy maybe a small place but there are plenty of things to do here along with plenty of opportunities. " Miki decided to put his opinion in.

" See Lay..."Nala started.

"No," I cut her off. "We are only here for the competition then we will be heading back to the states." I directed towards Nala. I looked at Miki. "I appreciate your gratitude but I do not wish for you to get her hopes up of staying here. We have lives and family back home."

"I'm an adult." Nala almost whispered. " I'm old enough to make my own decisions. I can stay here if I want."

"What?" I turned to her Kace quickly grabbing my hand and gave me a look I read quite quickly. I took a deep breath. "Fine." I stated directing towards Nala.

"What?" She asked in shock.

"You're right Nala. You are an adult. You can make your own decisions. If staying here is what you want then I will not stop you."

"Are you serious?"

"Yes all I ask of you is to call everyday and let me know you're ok and if you need anything I'm only a call away."

"Thank you so much!" She almost screamed and side hugged me.

All of a sudden our phones stated getting notifications.

" Omg! They moved the competition forward! It's two days from now!" Raven shouted.

"They moved it to Paris!" Storm sounded nervous.

"Its going to be ok guys. We will pack tonight and book a flight for tomorrow." I stated trying to keep everybody calm.

"I have a private jet you can use. It will help save time." Miki stated.

"Thank you but," I was cut off by sighs. " Thank you we really appreciate your help."

"You're welcome." Miki replied with a smile.

The rest of the dinner went well then it was time for us to go back to pack. Miki walked us all to the doors as a servant came up with two bottles of wine handing them to him.

"This is a gift for you." he said handing it to me.

"You have already done so much we can't take this."

"Please," he insisted " for I may have overstepped earlier. It's my apology. You all have a early flight tomorrow. Take your time, pack, have a glass and relax."

"Ok, thank you so much."

"Will you be coming to see us in Paris?" Nala asked him.

"As much as I would love to I will not be able to see the competition. We will be heading home tomorrow."

" I thought this was your home." She sounded upset.

"Can I let you in on a secret?" She nodded to his question. " I have many homes. Some much bigger than this. This is just a vacation home."