The Contract.

one wee

t I can't stand to be here anymore. This morning I go

ul, but please consider your job. They are not worth the joy this job brings you, and...think of all the ki

, but I am too hurt and angry to speak with them. "I know... But I can't be here anymore. I need to

s and look down bef

ow it's not easy, but these kids need you. Lay...please consider it. Until then, I will pretend this letter doesn't exist. If by the time you were meant to come back, y

to be here anymore. I wouldn't say I like seeing them, not after

h these kids and knowing we're making a difference. I don't want to leave them, but

port in hand and carrying my luggage to checkin. The th

e doctor's office to let her know I was coming home. She, of course, cur

ree if she hurt Stacy, but what good will that bring? All I wanted

y turn to exit the plane. I grabbed

knew my family would throw something

e with balloons and a huge sign saying welcome home, Layla. They

t like was the sudden flashes of lights from a few cameras. Dad gave the photographer a warning look,

hrough my smile as they lunged a

d mom hugged me, squeezing me and kissing me all ov

Oh, heaven must be happy with me, for God has give

ited to see you? Look at you? You are so beautiful." she adds, smiling. "She gets it from me." dad add

call Danny; he's going to be thrilled." my eye

Daniel has many things to do. He doesn't n

roken. The least I need was to see

ng how you're doing, baby. I'm sure he'll love t

ernly making him giv

s?" dad doesn't know what happened between me and hi

.. I just." I ch

with a new supermodel or something." I said the last part a bit irritated, regretting my tone right aft

e something I

estaurant in Venice? She's going to love it!"

idea. Don't you think, pumpkin? Let me call to make reserva

Cali cuisine is what you need to forget that wretched man and home

, she was so concerned with you. I know it hurts. It's ok if you need to cry, I'm here for you. Talk to me." she al

h gritted teeth calling out my sister's full n

food there. They have such good variety, and they h

vorite dessert of all time. He just h

ed a smile as we left the airpor

not complaining. I had forgotten how bad the weather was

lly arrived. The restaurant was in the middle of

t was a beautiful Italianstyle stone structure. Palm trees and flowers are planted every

ore. I love roses, especially those with mixed colo

us. But he did say he'll come by the house later to say h

w that I was trying to mend my broken heart. So why d

e stuck to it," I said in between my teeth getting a

" I said as I walked in and closed my eyes through a long sigh.

change. Especially Daniel Halloway. He will never c

he day after I had stupidly lost my virginity to him. It was like a dagger to m