Leroy watches his soon to be wife climb into the car his waiting in, as soon as she's in he leans over and places a soft kiss on her cheek.
'You okay?' He asks tentatively, Shayla nods shooting him a small smile.
'I will be'
'I've packed my things already, Dean won't be home until 9, I should probably get my things before he gets back' Shayla explains
'You heard the woman! Get a move on Lewis' Leroy orders Lewis who's in the driver's seat. Lewis steps on the gas, pulling away from the main entrance of the building, The drive to the house is quiet, when they arrive, Lewis parks up and Shayla gets out, Leroy following in tow.
Shayla fishes her keys out and opens the door, stepping inside the empty house, Shayla can't help but feel empty as she goes inside, Once in the house, Leroy closes the door before swiftly following Shayla, pinning Shayla's body against the nearest wall, kissing her lips softly. Shayla moans lightly as she kisses him back with passion.
This man definitely knows how to treat a woman.
When Shayla is a panting mess Leroy pulls away.
'Just thought you could make a better memory here, with me' Leroy says teasingly. Shayla blushes then runs off to the lounge to get her suitcase.
How could she be so lucky to be chosen by this man, his already doting on her. Picking her up, Making special memories, now he will be taking her home. A home! Like a real couple!
Shayla has definitely upgraded.
She wholeheartedly wants to embrace this upcoming marriage with Leroy, no matter how hard it may be, she wants to try.
It's not long before the pair return to the car.
'You ready to come home' Leroy asks hopefully, his eyes scanning his woman's features.
'Take me home please' Shayla calls to Lewis in the front seat.
She had made the choice to leave Dean, why would she stay with the jerk, when Leroy is clearly a much better option.
Lewis drops the couple home, deposits Shayla's suitcase then swiftly leaves, he needs to make arrangements for the wedding tomorrow. Thankfully Lewis has contacts at the registry office, he called earlier to cancel the appointment today. Now the couple are truly official he will need to make another call. His work never seems to end!
Leroy takes Shayla into his palace style home by the hand, he wraps his arms around her before picking her up and taking her to his bed.
Now their bed!
The things Leroy wants to do with his soon to be wife would make one blush!
The woman had driven him crazy this morning, he wanted to make her crazy with desire before claiming her as his but as soon as Shayla's back hit's the bed, she pulls away.
'What's wrong dear?' Leroy asks confused
'I.. I'm sorry' Shayla mumbles quietly beginning to cry, Leroy immediately picks her up from the bed, he sits down, placing her on his knee, rubbing her back soothingly until she's calm.
'There's no need to rush things between us, I can tell you're not ready for things to go further, it's fine, I'm not judging you' Leroy comforts before patting the bed 'come, lay with me'
Shayla untangles herself, walking around the bed, while Leroy strips into his underwear, causing Shayla to blush brightly at the intimate sight, she had seen many people in less attire but this was her soon to be husband, this way Leroy! This was the SHARK!
'No need to be embarrassed dear, we will be husband and wife in less than 24 hours, still, there's a robe for you in the wardrobe if you're not comfortable with being in your underwear' Leroy informs slightly guiltily, he had thought his soon to be wife would be comfortable with him straight away, maybe after earlier she's a little worried.
'Thanks' Shayla mumbles quietly before grabbing the robe, slipping off her clothes she slips into the robe, tying it tightly around herself. Shayla is a confident woman but after Dean she's not so confident, maybe there's something wrong with her? Maybe that's why Dean had cheated?!
Shayla climbs into the bed, staying as far away from Leroy as possible but Leroy has other ideas as he pulls her body gently, so she rolls to face him. Leroy wraps his arm around Shayla's slim waist before planting a gentle kiss on her lips, comforting his delicate woman.
'I won't hurt you, you're safe here' he whispers huskily, his warm breath skating her lips.
Shayla smiles and pecks Leroy's lips before snuggling her body into his, finding comfort as Leroy cradles his soon to be wife protectively while informing her on what he wants from this marriage.
'I know this will be a contract marriage, but I'm hoping to win your love, if that's something you would like, I want your love, your heart and your body sweetheart'
Shayla smiles while glancing up 'I know this sounds crazy but I want to fall in love with you too, you've already done more for me than you already know Leroy' she says quietly, causing Leroy to smile down at his woman. He then coaxes his soon to be wife to sleep, until he hears her breathing even out, to light snores.
He doesn't complain, how could he? His little firecracker was in need of comfort.
He will always provide a safe place for his woman! Just like in chess, the king will always protect his queen!
And Shayla wants to someday be his queen.
Unfortunately during this night news broke out! Carly had made the decision to show the public Dean and Shayla's break-up. She believed if the public knew then Dean would choose her over Shayla.
If he got back with Shayla he would look like a complete fool and indirectly so would she.
It was the perfect opportunity for Carly. She secured the security footage from the agencies building then leaked the information, attaching the video to the media!
[President Ridge- you'll never leave my company]
[Trouble in paradise- Shayla and Dean]
[The end of an era- Shayla storms out]
Leroy is awoken from his sleep by a phone call. He picks up his phone tiredly and answers quietly 'Give me a minute' as he untangles himself from Shayla's intwined body.
Leroy quietly removes himself from the bed and leaves the bedroom, quickly glancing back before he closes the door too. Leroy flicks the hallway light on then manoeuvres himself down the hallway, stepping into his at home office. He then sits down putting the phone on loud speaker
'It's the middle of the night Lewis! This better be important!' Leroy snaps tiredly.
'It is, you need to check the news president, there's multiple scandals about Shayla'
Leroy opens up his laptop to check the news,
upon seeing the articles about his soon to be wife his eyes narrow as he instructs Lewis sternly
'Utilise our PR I want this off of the hottest topics by the morning! Destroy these companies! Do you understand?'
'Yes president' Lewis says before hanging up the phone, he starts releasing scandals to the media then posts hot news about Scope's artists upcoming work.
How could Leroy let this slide!
These people were much too brave!
They may not know Shayla now has a strong backing but who are they to bully anyone in my industry!
Let alone bully my soon to be wife!
Meanwhile Leroy drinks a glass of whiskey to calm himself down before he crawls back into bed with Shayla. He wraps his arm back around Shayla's waist before placing a kiss on the top of her head. Knowing his woman is safely sleeping in his arms, shielded from the world, Leroy closes his eyes and lets sleep take him.
In life you protect the people you cherish in your heart, no matter what!
Somehow Shayla has already made an indent on this powerful shark!