Loving Layla

Chapter 6

          *Layla's POV*
"Come on..." I whispered to Zanny as she walked sluggishly down the corridor.

It's 5:00pm and we were trying to slip away from work. The boss wasn't around but we had a lot of work to do. The producer insisted that we stayed until 6– well we didn't plan for that.

"He's not going to see us. I'm sure he left too" she replied.

"I pray so"

ring! ring!  went my phone and I almost fell. I ran into the bathroom to pick the call.

'I pray Mr Philips didnt hear that'

I checked the caller ID, it wa wonder who it is.
"Hello" I whisper.
"Hi...is this Layla?" The person asks.
"Yes..who am I speaking with?"
"It's Shahid..." He replies.
"Ooh Shahid...how are you?"
"I'm fine..you?"
"I'm good too..How is work and Javier?" I ask...eager to know if he even asked of me.
"Fine...Javier is fine too,Sorry I didn't call since. I saw your message but I have been so damn busy!"
"I thought as much..No problem."
"Javier wants your number...he just asked for it!"
"What?" I yell out of surprise.
"Yea..should I give it to him?"
"Yes of course! Do you need to ask?" I say in a rush.
He chuckles. I bit my lip in regret. "Sorry for my being rude...I'm just so happy. Did he say why?"
"No..he asked me about you...and then asked if I have your number!"
Oh god!!! Things are working out. I smile. "Okay,give it to him."
"Okay..take care" he says and cut the call.
I wonder what Teejay told Shahid that makes him so eager to help me out. I quickly dial Teejay's number.
"Hey..Tee!" I say cheerfully.
"Laylee...what's going on?" He asks with a groan.
"Ooh..Teejay! Javier asked for my number!" I scream.
"So?"
I pout in anger.."what do you mean by 'so'?"
"I mean so,what happened next?"
"Nothing yet but I can smell something good."
He hummed. "Hhmn..don't be too sure..it's possible he just want to ask about something."
"What...it will be something about me..so that means he's curios to know me more" I argue on.
"Keep dreaming princess!"
I pout again." So you are not happy for me?"
"Of course I am,but I don't want you to raise your hopes too high!"
"Ooh!..Teejay,let me. I know things will work out...I can feel it..in here" I say hitting my chest.
He laughs. "Okay...I will believe that too"
"So what did you tell Teejay that makes him so eager to help me out?" I ask him.
"I told him you have a serious crush on Javier and you really wants to meet him. It's just a harmless crush. He had a crush before so he knows how that feels!"
"Eyarh...poor Shahid,I'm gonna be his boss wife one day" I say in between giggles.
"At least you will keep respecting him right?"
"Of course..I'm not a bad person,you know."
"I do..hang up now..I have work to do." He snarls.
I frown. "So I'm disturbing you right? Don't worry you will beg for my calls one day"
"Haha..you hope so!" He laughs and hangs up.
Jerk! I say and slip out of the bathroom.
I see Zanny standing besides Mr Philips.. I guess our plan is ruined but it's worth it.
I walk up to them quietly, with my hands behind my back. Mr Philips look at me sternly but I smile at him.
"So you girls were planning to sneak out?"
"No sir..we just wanted to get something to eat" I say and Zanny nod her head in approval.
It seems like you don't need these jobs anymore right?" He peer into my eyes.
I shrug.. "Of course we do but I'm getting married soon.. I don't know about that!" I said with a smile.
Zanny hit me with her leg but I wink at her..I am not scared of Mr Philips, if it was the head executive, my head might be bent low but Mr Philips doesn't deserve that..he's too wide-headed.
"Married..how is that my business?" He snarls,getting angry.
Let me...after all he has no right to fire me...I have tolerated him too much.
"Not if I'm getting married to Javier Sheraz!"
He stare at me like he can't believe it,then burst out in laughter. "Now I know you are sick...Sheraz??" He burst out laughing.
I laugh out too.."you don't believe it right...I don't too but it's gonna shock us both."
I can see Zanny tumbling over in laughter..she knows I'm playing around with him. Mr Philips stop laughing..I guess he realized it too.
"Go back to work" he gestures with his hand.
I smile and salute him "yessir!"
Zanny and I run back to our cubicles laughing. I narrated the bathroom incident to her and we highfived.
"Seems things are working out for you...God's on your side." Zanny comments.
"Yes oo..I think so too".
My phone rings again and I pick it up...I really pray it's Javier.
" hello" I say quietly.
"Hello..am I speaking with Layla?" Javier smooth voice came up on the phone.
Oh my God! It's finally happening.
"Yes..who's on the line?"I pretend.
" it's Javier Sheraz...do you remember me?"
Of course..can I ever forget you?. "Yes I do..Shahid's boss right?" I say instead.
"Yes..it's me..how are you?" He asks.
"I'm normal..you?" I ask casually.
"I'm good too,I'm wondering if we can meet?"
Yes!!! I know it..
"Hope no problem?" I ask..eager to hear what he have to say!
"Not at all..just have a few things to discuss with you!" He answers.
"Okay..let me know when you're ready" I tell him.
"Okay...thanks. I will text you the address and time.." He says.
"Alright.take care"
"Bye" he hangs up.

#TBC
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