Chasing the Unexpected (Nyla)

“A friend of yours?”

A flash of disgust crossed Lucia’s eyes. “No, someone | dislike.”

“Anyone you dislike must not be a good person,” the colleague said, trying to flatter her.

Lucia appreciated it. “Let’s not talk about it. It’s a mood killer.”

When Nyla arrived at the restaurant, Valarie was just getting there too.

Linking arms, they walked in together.

“How did the interview go?”

“It went alright, but I’m not sure if I’ll get the job.”

“If you don’t, just try another company. There are plenty of pharmaceutical companies in the city. Any company would be lucky to have you.”

“Thanks for the confidence, but I haven’t worked in a lab for years.”

Drug research required a lot of experience, and aside from the three years Nyla had spent in the lab during her graduate studies, she didn’t have much professional experience.

“Don’t

worry. Once you start working, you’ll catch up quickly,” Valarie said.

She knew that Nyla had always been dedicated, often working tirelessly for results and data. “Enough about that. Last night on the phone, I heard a man’s voice. What’s going on?”

Valarie blushed, avoiding Nyla’s gaze. “Did you? Are you sure?”

Nyla stared at her. “Valarie, I’m not hard of hearing. I clearly heard a man at your place last night.

Valarie’s cheeks reddened further. She knew she couldn’t avoid it. “Alright, alright. It was my boss… We’re dating.”

Nyla didn’t respond, her eyes fixed on a spot in the restaurant, growing red.

Valarie’s heart sank. Following Nyla’s gaze, Valarie saw Clark sitting with a woman who was crying and occasionally giving him a longing look.

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his mistress to a public place. “Is

them together felt like a hand tightening around her heart.

dare she flaunt

quickly grabbed Valarie’s

only humiliate herself

this…” Before Valarie could finish, she saw Nyla’s near–tearful expression and felt a pang

rubbed her eyes and took a deep breath.

feelings. However, after loving him for eight years, it was impossible for her to simply switch off her emotions. Eventually, she would distance herself from him until he was nothing

Nyla turned

someone staring at him, but when he looked

him, Jordyn continued to sob

get rid of it, I have ways to make sure

term.”

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had always used protection, so either she

for Clark.

called her directly. “Where

she heard the anger in his voice. “Clark, I’m

cold laugh. “Are you sure

the only man I’ve ever been with. Wouldn’t you know better if it’s

was accusatory, with a hint of grievance, but Clark just felt

“Get rid of it.”

he wanted to have children with was Nyla. Women like Jordyn,

our

was so troublesome, he wouldn’t have touched her. “I’m asking one last

came through. “Are you planning to

reply, his

this child, I’ll raise it on my own. I won’t let it know who its father

Clark hung up and instructed his secretary