THE WIDOW

CHAPTER 1 ALPHA FEMALE

 Layla was happily married with two, so she thought with two kids when one day her happy life was shattered. When her husband of 16 years was in a car accident with the woman, he was having an affair with.  His mistress died on impact.  Layla’s husband Chris died days later in the hospital. Leaving Layla to raise two children alone her daughter Lena eight and her son CJ nine. She had to be strong for them. She was their Alpha female at least that’s what her husband called her even though she’s human.

Six years later

Layla’s children CJ and Lena were straight-A students and

 joined school activities with their friends just to give their 

mom space so she wouldn't hover them so much or intimidate 

their friends. Layla was proud of her kids they were her pride

 and joy, she knew they needed their space now that they 

practically teenagers and she trusted their judgment.

Layla spent a lot of time at work so much, so her 

friends/co-workers wanted her to go to their 

company’s fundraising banquet.

Angelina: hey Layla do you have plans Friday night?

Layla: No why?

Lily: Ooh yay that means your free

Layla: For what?

Angelina: The banquet

Layla: Nope not happening, end of story you know I don't do fancy dress up bullshit especially for a bunch of snooty rich folks.

Angelina: Come on please I need help decorating and only you know how to put that asshole Marcus in check please I’m begging you.

Lily: Come on the whole office knows about you making him your bitch

Layla: (laughs) No seriously he got too handsy and wouldn't take no for an answer, so I had to show him who’s boss

Angelina: More like Alpha Female (laughs)

Lily: You mean Boss Ass b***h!

All three girls laugh

Layla: Ugg fine I’ll go but I don't know what to wear to these things and I don't only dress anymore.

Lily: You know what that means right?

Both Angelina and lily say at the same time

Angelina: Shopping!

Lily: Shopping!

Angelina: Spa day too we need waxing and facials, manicure and pedicures the works 

Lily: Yes, definitely but Layla u really need to disconnect your eyebrows they’re starting to unite 

Layla: (laughs) So I’m guessing you don't find it sexy 

Angelina: (laughs) Definitely not but since you mention sex...

Layla interrupts

Layla: You mean sexy I said sexy not s*x.

Angelina: Same thing but when was the last time you even got some?

Lily: Now that you mentioned it, I don't think I’ve ever seen you go on dates let alone with a man or woman for that matter in general.

Layla: So why does it matter?

Angelina: Well because your gonna shrivel up and die if you don't get some. It’s been six years since he passed come on your thirty-eight, you’re not getting any younger.

Angelina: I’m not telling you to get married just saying you need to get laid is all

Lily: Ang seriously you don't have to say it like that.

Layla: No, it’s ok she’s being honest I can’t fault her for that but it’s not easy for me I’ve only ever been with him and everyone knows me as THE WIDOW and Man Eater and lord knows what else.

Lily: Let’s just go to the spa today then shopping tomorrow and get you some dresses to get you feeling sexy again and take it from there 

Layla: Ok fine let’s go to the spa now 

Angelina: Yay but wait what about work

Lily: Don’t worry it's a slow day the staff here can finish up they'll call if they need us. 

Angelina: Yea true 

The girls go to the spa get manicures and pedicures 

and facials but Layla was not expecting Ang to

 sign her up for a European wax

Layla: You f*****g asshole I can’t believe you set me up. My v****a hurts and everywhere else too

Angelina: (Laughs) I knew you wouldn't back down

Layla: You just like to challenge me. I hate you 

Angelina: I love you and hey at least your silky smooth 

Lily: You’ll get used to it eventually

All three girls laughing

Lily: Ok now see you tomorrow after work. I have to go jess is waiting for me she’s mad I went to the spa without her 

Angelina: (Giggles) Oh you’re in trouble

Lily: (Laughs) Don't worry I can make her happy again (flicking her tongue up and down between her fingers)

Angelina: TMI bye 

Layla: TMI Later