London Love

Chapter 19

*Hey readers it has been so long since I have put out a new chapter and I apologise for that although this chapter is a little short I hope you like it.*

As I sat down in my front room, I just watched my parents talking none stop to each other. It was so nice seeing us all together again and I did miss that family bond. Now that my dad's back although he is much more over protective than my mum, I am so glad that he is here.
"Layla?" My dad called out taking me out of my own thoughts.

"Yeah dad?"

"You've just been staring into space are you alright?" He asked giving me the same concerned look as my mum. To tell you the truth I haven't really been okay. Yeah I love the fact that I am reunited with my family but that's not the problem! I can't take it anymore I still haven't spoken to Michael about his brother and I don't think it would be a good idea if I told Jerome but obviously I can't tell my mum and dad all this because first of all they don't know I have a boyfriend and once that comes out well all I'm going to say is my dad will not be happy that his little girl is basically growing up.

And then the second problem I just don't want them to know that I have all these problems. I just need to work out what to do and progress with it, sorting it out by my self.

"I'm fine, I'm just going to go out for a bit okay?" I reluctantly said

"Sure baby..." my mum started to say but didn't get to finish as my dad spoke over.

"Just don't be back too late." He worned sternly.

"I won't."

I had to get out of my house, although I could speak to Chantel about anything I just wanted to just go to the one person that I felt like I haven't seen even though we are together and we speak all the time. Jerome. Just thing about him brings a smile to my face and I couldn't help but just going over to his and just surprising him. I was on a bus going directly to his. As I stared out the window I had to double take, I saw Michael just jamming outside with some other unknown people. I pressed the bell with no hesitation getting off the next stop.

There was a light drizzle of rain which was typical for London weather but I really didn't give two shits tbh.

"Michael!" I called out. The group of boys departed staring directly at me and I saw Michael step forward taking a last inhale of a joint and giving to one of his I'm guessing 'mandem' I rolled my eyes. Lord help me man, this boy has no chill.

"Yoo Laayla." He slurred this boy was high and looking at the bottle well the smashed bottle that scattered across the pavement,he was drunk too.

"Come maaan meet the mandeem." He said coming up to me and placing his arms around my shoulders.

The group of boys laughed. They obviously did not care about the state that he was in.
"Michael no come on, you need to go home." I said looking at the group screwing them all.
"Rahh Michael gwarn...let your girl take you home then..."

Ignoring one guy I tried to grab Michaels arm pulling him away from them.

"Look at her batty bruv. Ayy b..." The fuck I don't understand why Michael needs to hang out with these people. I don't know why he can't hang around his old friends. The ones that were genuine and cared for him.

"Laayla naah let man staay initt. You don't want me anywayy." Michael stated I thought we had this discussion already this boy man.

"I'm just going to take you home, let me..."

"For fuuck sakke man. Just leave me alone. Man don't need you." Michael slightly nudged me. I staggered back but he kept pushing me moving further away from his so called group of friends.

"Michael I'm only trying to help."

"I d-don't need your help maan. Fuuck off!" He stuttered. Why is he being like this... As I looked at him I could not see the true Michael, the one that I met that first day on the bus was gone. I can't keep waiting for him to come back when he realises that I think it could only get worse for him. I guess this is what his brother wanted in the first place but he wasn't the reason for us messing up our friendship, it was Michael.

"You know what Michael fine be a prick act like you're a big man in front of these dick heads..." I was interpret by a few scoffs coming from the group but I carried on.
"If you want to be the one to break this friendship up just remember it's on you yeah!? I can't be arsed to deal with your shit anymore. you're just like your brother..." With that said I walked off, I didn't need this it was just a constant reminder that he was never going to let anything go. But I guess I'm starting to, I have to...

"Layla!" I heard Michael call out "Layla!" As I stepped into the road to cross I turned around to look at him for the last time which was a huge mistake. A car coming full spead towards me honked it's horn trying to get my attention but I was in shock I just stood like a dear in head lights.

A loud scream exited my mouth as I felt my body collide with the black convertible. Was this how I was going to die? My whole body felt numb and as I fell limp to the floor my thoughts only faded into darkness.