Loving Layla

Chapter 15

*Layla's P.O.v*
I step inside quietly and my heart drop in shock when I see Javier sitting down on the sofa.He is busy with his laptop,he turns to look at me and continue with what he is doing.
I walk to where he is sitting. "Hi" I greet with a shrug of my shoulder. I didn't expect him to be home already.
"Hi" he replies back curtly.
I sit down besides him,dropping my bag onto the floor. "I'm so tired" I groaned, resting my back against the arm of the sofa.
"So where are you coming from?" He asks.
I turn to look at him in shock, I'm so sure I told him I would visit my mom today. "I told you I was going to mom's place"
He nods. "But it's so late now"
I grin. "Sorry about that...I lost track of time and the traffic is so bad." I explain.
He nods and continues his work.I rest for a while before I stand up and went into the bedroom. I change my clothes and went back to the sitting room.
I bring out the food I made at my mom's place and serve it. I walk back to where Javier is.
"I brought food from my mom's place, come let's eat"
"Okay" he stands up and we walk to the dining room together. There is so much silence and I don't like it one bit.
"So how was work today?" I ask to lighten things up.
"Well,it is okay,like it is everyday! So you are going back to work tomorrow right?"
I nod,munching. "Yes,I am. Zanny told me they all miss me already"
He nods too. "You've enjoyed enough!"
I laugh along with him.
"So you went shopping today?" He asks looking at me.
"Yes I did,with Zanny. It's fun!" I groaned with excitement.
"Yes,I know. I received the alert,but I can't understand how you spend such amount in a day?" He drops his spoon.
My jaw dropped. What does he mean? "How much did I spend?"
He chuckles. "So you don't even know the amount you spent?"
"Well,I wasn't calculating" I shrug my shoulders.
"You need to,Layla. You spent five million naira buying unnecessary things" he answers.
"Unnecessary? I bought things I need,basic needs."
"Like what?"
"Clothes, bags, shoes and jewelries. And you won't expect me to buy cheap things, I'm your wife for godsake." I complain, my anger rising.
"I know but I'm just telling you to be careful. Don't spend money anyhow buying Gucci,Prada and others" he argues on.
"So you mean I'm wasting your money? How much is five million? Don't ridicule me,Javier."
He stands up. "So you mean five million is nothing... Maybe to you but there are people out there who that amount would make their life. I don't mean you shouldn't spend money..you definitely should. It's yours as well but let's be considerate and use this money for a better course."
I sigh..."alright...I'm sorry for being extravagant and vain"
He comes closer to me. "Don't get me wrong,Layla. If we spend carelessly, how can we care and cater for our children and give those in need?"
I nod slowly, understanding what he means,but it doesn't make it hurt less.
"Okay,I get you" I say quietly.
"Thanks for understanding!" He says pecking my cheek.
I smile sheepishly. " I don't mean to annoy you,Javier. I'm sorry"
"No,I'm not angry at all,I already make it clear that it's your money too,I just want you to be careful." He explains lightly holding my hand.
"Okay,I will be,my husband." I joke and he laughs.
He leaves the dinning room and I pack the dishes to wash them.
I keep thinking about what just transpired between us,I feel ashamed but I'm glad with the way he handled it. He is indeed a good man.
If only he knows, money was a reason I married him and I intend to spend it,at least enjoy my self.

#TBC
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