Hi all…long time no see lol! Finally chapter 4 is here for you to read. I know it’s been a while since the release of the last chapter, so if you feel that you need a recap feel free to use the links (above and below). I hope you enjoy!
It’s been 2 weeks exactly since Layla and Dwayne’s first date; because she has been busy with work and looking after her two kids, their 2nd date had to wait a while until she was free! Though they have been talking on the phone, Dwayne is still unaware about her ‘situation’ at home; Layla has been appreciative of this opportunity as it has given her more time to think about what to say and how to tell him about her two kids.
She likes Dwayne very much and doesn’t want to keep this secret for too long, so on Friday they are going on their 2nd date where she hopes to tell him.
The girls (Leianne, Rachel and Crystal were so excited and happy to hear how the date went when Layla called them; she told them about everything that happened on the date which kept them on the phone until the wee hours of the next morning.
They also hoped that Dwayne will have a positive attitude when Layla tells her about her kids because, if it doesn’t go well…then it would be quite a shame as he genuinely seems like a nice guy!
- Friday 5th August 2011 -
Layla: Crystal, thanks again for being my hero tonight! If she knew she couldn’t watch the kids I don’t know why she had to call at the last minute! She complained.
Crystal: It’s not a problem girl; I love spending time with these two!
Layla: That’s nice; if there are any problems don’t hesitate to call okay?
Crystal: Don’t worry, everything will be okay; just enjoy your date and don’t worry so much.
Layla: I’ll try__see you later! She kissed her babies goodbye and made her way to the car.
For their second date they agreed to meet up at ‘Atlantis Central Park’ to get to know each other more at the Summer Festival; Dwayne is off on Friday’s and Layla finishes at 3, so they got to enjoy the beautiful weather before the sun went down.
They arranged to meet at the part for 4:30 and once again Dwayne was there before Layla was. This didn’t mean that she was late!
Layla: Hey! She called out as she waved to get his attention.
Dwayne: Hey! He got up from his seat and met her halfway to greet her. You look beautiful!
Layla: *blushing* Thank you…and you look_nice also!
Dwayne: Thanks! *brief silence* So what would you like to start off with?
Layla: *thinking* How about we walk around and the first thing that we both find interesting we’ll do it?
Dwayne: Sounds like a plan! They walked together, side by side as they followed the path and looking around viewing what was available to partake in.
It wasn’t long before they found something that they both wanted to do; that was the best thing they did during their time at the summer festival. They spent at least an hour skating around the rink while talking and listening to the summer beats the park were playing; they even spun around a few times in the middle before Layla got a bit dizzy and they went to get a drink to cool off.
After their drinks they continued their stroll around the festival to see what else they had in store for them, which turned out to be a bull riding machine!
Dwayne: What’d ya think? Think I can last?
Layla: Well there’s only one way to find out! *smirking* Dwayne sighed deeply as he hopped up onto the bouncy mat that was placed around the bull, he then managed to get himself on top of the bull; he anxiously waited for the bull to start moving and as the bell rang he held on for his dear life.
Layla cheered him on as she used her phone to film him during the 15 seconds he was on the bull for. While suffering from dizziness, he waddled his way off the mat and Layla gave him a helping hand.
You okay there?
Dwayne: I’m good_*shaking his head*
Layla: You did good! She praised as she patted the back of his shoulder. How ya feeling?
Dwayne: Much better!_That was…fun. *he laughed* Ready for your go?
Layla: Me! I think I’ve gone through enough dizzy spells for one day!
Dwayne: You sure? You can do it on the easy setting!
Layla: *arms folded with a slight lean* And why do you think I can’t handle the setting you went on? I’m sure I could do better!
Dwayne: You just said you went through enough dizzy spells for one day!
Layla: But I felt like you were saying something else when you said that!
Dwayne: Okay, so how are we gonna settle this then?
Layla: Okay, if I stay on the bull on the same setting as what you just did then…you have to win me something from the vending machine over there!
Dwayne: And if you lose…you’ll have to give me a kiss_on the lips! “Of course he would ask for that!” Layla thought to herself, but she was so confident that she was going to win she agreed to the deal.
Layla jumped up onto the mat, climbed up onto the bull and waited for the bull to move.
Layla: Watch and learn!
Dwayne: *takes phone out to record* Oh I’m watching! And as soon as the bull moved she clung to it and never let go until the bull stopped moving. She jumped off the bull and shouted…
Layla: Yes; I did it! *dancing* I did it! I did it! You owe me, a prize! Woop woop!
Dwayne: You did good! He gave her a hi-five before helping her down. I guess I owe you a prize!
Layla: You sure do!
They walked over as slow as possible so she could regain her balance. Once at the machine Dwayne put a few coins in and tried his best to get her a toy, which he managed to do the second time round.
To end their fun day at the summer festival, they had their picture taken in the Photo Booth before departing towards the restaurant.
A new chapter of 'Echo' is on the horizon... Once I have chosen the screenshots, edited them and put them on here (which I will try to do later on today), you guys will be the first to know! 🔜
