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 that the woman he’s

Nyla tried not to care, but seeing them together felt like a hand tightening around

How dare she flaunt her affair

quickly grabbed

would only

could finish, she saw Nyla’s near–tearful expression and felt a pang in her heart. “Don’t cry. He’s not

took

after loving him for eight years, it was impossible for her to simply

looking back, Nyla turned and walked

him, but when he looked up, he saw

to

rid of it, I have ways to make sure you don’t carry it

term.”

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Chapter 8

Jordyn had always used protection, so either she

for Clark.

directly. “Where are you

a pang of bitterness when she heard the anger in his voice. “Clark, I’m

cold laugh. “Are

only man I’ve ever been with. Wouldn’t you know better

accusatory, with a hint of

“Get rid of it.”

was Nyla. Women like Jordyn, who threw themselves at him, were

our child. I’m keeping

he wouldn’t have touched her.

silence before Jordyn’s tearful voice came through.

reply, his silence

child, I’ll raise it on my own. I won’t let it know

up and instructed his secretary