Chapter 52 The BromanceLEO’S HOME, LOS ANGELES.Smiling at his phone screen, Leo almost missed a foot at the top of the stairs. He was engrossed with the babbling and show of colors Sinclair was dishing out on the video call. The little boy seems like a tech guru who enjoys spending premium time on his gadgets. Without help Sinclair makes a video and audio call to his father on his own. And he does so every morning whenever he wakes up before his nanny comes to get him.Sinclair makes being a father easy for Leo. Leo had been worried that he might have a hard time playing the role but with the son he has been blessed with, it comes so easy that he feels like he was made to play the role. The both of them have become best pals."You should get ready for school now, boy. Daddy will call you later, okay? Have fun today my champ. I love you." He said."I love you too, daddy!" Sinclair yelled before ending the call.Leo chuckled at the abruptness, Sinclair is so hyper active he does thing
Chapter 53 The diagnosisDA FASHION HOUSE, LOS ANGELES.Maureen gasped loudly as she stared around. “Oh my goodness! You didn't tell me Darby's space was this huge. I am so proud of my girl. She made the right decision running far away from you all. You would have only killed every dream she must have had."Gulping hard, Emma held onto her chest as the pain struck her again. She was trying hard to follow Maureen's discussion, but her body and brain seem to be uncooperative."Are you okay?" Maureen asked holding Emma by the arm when she noticed the paleness on her face. She nodded hurriedly. "I'm very fine, Maureen. I guess I am just tired from the lack of sleep.""I think you are just nervous to see Darby again. I can assure you she would listen to what we have to say now that I am here. She also needs to see you differently. Don't worry it will be fine." She assured.Jenna stood up to greet both women as they walked in. "Good afternoon, ma'am's. What would you like to get from us t
Chapter 54 Is love a crime?DS FASHION HOUSEDarby still couldn't believe that Zac would go behind her back to pay off her family without her consent. She didn't get to address the issue that same day because of Emma's ill health. When Emma was discharged she had offered to drive them back to Maureen's home since it's useless to let her go back to the house where she is being mistreated. For a moment, Darby felt sorry for her mother. She had no idea she was in an abusive relationship.Maureen told her about Noah's exploits of birthing outside their marriage while still trying to guilt trip Emma. It made Darby feel a bit guilty for judging her mother. However, Emma is also to blame for closing herself up from her daughter. She exhaled trying to shake off the thought to concentrate on her work. She has many orders lying around and none has been really attended to. However, no matter how hard she tried her mind keeps racing back to what Zac had done. She has to see and tell him a piece
Chapter 55 Chloe’s LifeCHLOE’S APARTMENT, LOS ANGELES.As the taxi dropped Chloe in front of her apartment, the tears fell rapidly and she felt unconsolable. Who was she fooling to think Leo would be able to give her his full attention? She had been wondering as to why he had asked that she drive herself down to the party or get a taxi instead. Since she didn't feel like driving, she had taken a cab with the hope that Leo would drive them back to his house.To Chloe's shock she got to the party and learnt that Leo had gone to pick up his son instead. It would have been fair if he balanced the show of affection and didn't make her look stupid but Leo did exact opposite and only had his eyes on Sinclair all day. Ever since she has been with Leo, he has never shown such full genuine smile to her before. It made Chloe feel alien to him. It's almost like she doesn't know him at all.It became really weird and uncomfortable when everyone fussed over the boy and the party went from Grace's
Chapter 56 A forgiving spiritMAUREEN’S HOME, LOS ANGELES."Welcome, Darby. I'm so glad you came." Maureen said delightfully as she ushered Darby in.Darby smiled lightly. "I just thought it would be appropriate to come around now. How is she feeling?""Better, I must admit. Thanks so much for paying for her medications." Her aunt said, pointing at a couch for her to sit in."You don't look too happy. Is everything alright?" She asked."Noah came here to create a scene and Emma hasn't been out of the room since then. I think she is panicking at the moment.""Is it that bad?""Noah's bullying is the reason she fell ill in the first place. He knows clearly how much effect he has on her and he doesn't hesitate to prey on that. That useless sister of yours, Abigail, she didn't bother to call or text her mother. As much as one might say Emma probably deserved this, she is also just a person who is a victim of circumstance. She could have chosen to do better by you, but then we can’t say ho
Chapter 57 Best PalsA FASHION BRAND HOUSE, LOS ANGELES.Zac stared closely at the dress in front of him, it was missing something and he can't seem to point at what it is exactly. His mind has been filled with too many unfiltered thoughts in the last few days. First Darby doesn't talk to him and on the other hand is the neighbor he slept with. He finds himself yearning to know how Chloe might be doing. He had expected that she would call him, but it was a surprise when the next day after they had sex she appeared at his door with a bottle of wine. He shamelessly had passionate sex with her despite knowing she would be married in a few days.The both of them seem to find each other irresistible. He hasn't seen her since then and his nights have been plagued with the thoughts of her. But Zac tries to convince himself that the only woman for him is Darby and no one else. It was wrong that he is the one Chloe is cheating with. Darby would be so disappointed when she eventually find out w
Chapter 58 Old flamesD’RAVE CLUB, LOS ANGELES.“Darby.”Darby staggered back a bit, "Leo." She called out softly this time. "What are you doing here?"Leo exhaled in relief that she was the one. "I thought I saw someone who looked like you and thought to affirm myself."She scoffed feeling her head heavy as she rolled her eyes. "Why would you do such thing? What if it's somebody else? Do you know you can be sued for trespassing."He found himself laughing at the look on her face. "Calm down, at least it wasn't someone else after all. What are you doing in the club?""You shouldn't be here, Leo. This is a restroom made for ladies.""I will leave if you agree to talk to me for a few minutes. I'm bored out of my mind." He said.She shook her head, washing her hand under the faucet. "Why would you be bored in a club?""Because I didn't want to come and Aaron said it's necessary that I get out of the house." Leo replied making his way out when she was done."Since when did you start keepi
Chapter 59 Facing the realityLEO’S HOME, LOS ANGELES.Aaron groaned as he shifted on the couch with an ice pack on his head. "I'm never getting drunk again." He mumbled.Leo didn't seem to be listening, the smile still plastered to his face as he crossed his leg on the couch. Darby wants him no doubt. He had been worried that she finally moved on from him and probably hates him. However, that kiss, the way she touched him and moaned into his mouth there was no doubt about how much she still feels for him."Leo!" Aaron called out at his friend. Ever since they got back from the club an hour ago, all he has done is stare out into space and smile. "What the fuck man?" He threw a pillow at him."Why would you do that?" Leo glared at him."What the hell are you thinking about? I am facing my death here and you are seated daydreaming.""I am not the one who asked you to smoke pipe. You don't even smoke.""The girls told me I would be fine. Who was I to say no when those pretty damsels were
Chapter 105 EPILOGUE: Happy EndingsTWO MONTHS LATER —- LEO’S HOMELeo looked around the large dining table and a pleased smile appeared on his face. Darby had insisted on a small wedding where only their family members are in attendance. He would have loved to show her to the world but he had to oblige to her needs. Seeing everyone's familiar happy face made him appreciate her decision. He smiled widely at Sinclair running around the open space stressing out both of his grandfathers."What are you looking at?" Aaron questioned in a taunting voice next to him.His eyes had been on Darby who seem to be having a good time talking to all of the women in attendance. Zac and Chloe were in attendance too, it surprised Leo when Chloe had told him about their new found friendship. It made him delighted that Chloe wasn't doing the pregnancy alone. Something he wished to have done during Darby's pregnancy with Sinclair.Leo grinned cheerfully. "I am staring at my beautiful bride. I can't believe
Chapter 104 Heart to heart confessionDARBY’S HOME, LOS ANGELES."Hey, baby." Leo spread out his arms as Darby rushed towards him. "How was your day?"Darby hummed as she leaned into his embrace inhaling his smell. "Hectic. Thank you for breakfast. It was amazing.""I'm glad you liked it. Are you ready to go home now?""Yes, please." He opened the door for her to get in before rounding the car. Darby looked around the car hurriedly. "Where is Sinclair?"Leo gulped, chuckling nervously. "I dropped him off with your parents. I hope you don't mind.""Why?""It's just for the night. I thought you needed to relax." He seemed worried that she isn't pleased with his decision.A mischievous grin appeared on her face. “Does this mean we would be spending the night alone?" Leo nodded in response. "Sweet!" She bellowed in excitement.He laughed in delight. "I'm glad you aren't angry."Darby reached for his hand. "I'm most delighted, Leo. Thank you. I love my son, but I love you too.""You are so
Chapter 103 The IntruderDARBY’S HOME, LOS ANGELES.Darby giggled into Leo's chest as he tickled her side while placing wet kisses on her face and nape. Her hands roamed his body hungrily. The past three days since he moved into the house, her sexual desire had gotten on a wild increase. Because it has been a long while, she couldn't bring her body to open up just yet. But there is something magical about Leo's touch that makes her want to lose control.Locking lips with her, Leo held her closely to himself moaning at the feel of her delicate skin. Darby grabbed a handful of his hair kissing him passionately. When he flipped her to be on top, his hands squeezed her breasts gently and she felt pleasure juices splatter out of her pussy. Slowly she began to grind against his already hard dick. Her hand found its way into his trouser until she was holding onto the shaft like her life depended on it.Leo moaned as her finger trailed his length. Flipping to change their position again, he p
Chapter 102 Family HangoutDARBY’S HOME, LOS ANGELES.Yawning loudly as she stepped out of her room, Darby scratched at her eyes when she saw Leo doing a pushup in the middle of the living room with Sinclair seated on his back and laughing heartily. Her heart melted at the sight, she was wondering why she got to sleep like a baby all through the night. It had almost skipped her mind that her man was around."I see you two are burning enough calories." She said."Mummy!' Sinclair called out getting off his father's back to meet his mother. She lifted him off the ground and kissed his cheeks.Leo stopped halfway to look at her. "Good morning, baby."Darby walked closer to him, placing Sinclair on the floor and she caressed Leo's hair. "How was your night?""Very fine, thank you." He grinned resting his head on his hand as his eyes trailed her face. "You look so beautiful."She blushed shyly. “Stop trying to appease me. I know I look a mess.""You know one thing I don't do is tell a lie
Chapter 101 Field TripLEO’S HOME, LOS ANGELES.A large smile appeared on his face as he stared at the phone screen talking to Chloe. ‘Pregnancy sure looks good on you. How has it been working in that condition?’ He inquired, pulling his suit over his shoulder.Chloe's laughter sifted through the phone speaker. "It has been nice. My dad and godmother seem to have nothing else to do but fuss over me. It can be too much sometimes but I really can't complain.’He grinned, ‘I'm glad you have them with you.’‘How is Darby and Sinclair? She called to check on me few days ago.’At the mention of his girlfriend and son, he couldn't hide the sheer joy he felt. ‘They are doing really well.’‘I should go now. Work is about to start.’‘I need to leave home now, too. I would call you later. Do take care.’ He said, waving at her as he hung up the call.Whistling a happy tune to himself, Leo typed a quick message and sent it to Darby. Her reply came in almost immediately. It made him feel giddy know
Chapter 100 Apologies acceptedANTHONY’S HOME, LOS ANGELES."Wow!" Maureen exclaimed at the sight of Anthony’s house. It's no surprise that he appears lonely. She feels it's absurd for a single person to live alone in such massive space.Darby nodded alongside her mother, her father is no doubt doing very well for himself. "We should hurry. It's bad enough that we arrived late.""Blame Maureen for using up our time." Emma chuckled.She flipped her hair in response. "I never can tell who I will be meeting here. I want to be prepared just in case.""It a close knitted family gathering, aunt." Isabella chipped in her eyes laughing.As they got to the door Anthony had his arms wide open to welcome them, Sinclair ran towards him not minding that his legs are just healing from the shock of the accident. He lifted the little one up. "I almost thought you wouldn't make it. Everyone is here." He said.They all turned to look at Maureen, she made them forty minutes late to the event. "What? No
Chapter 99 Love historyLEO’S HOME, LOS ANGELES.Scarlett nudged Aaron on the side, motioning towards her brother who sat with his back arched like someone who has lost his chances at life. "He has been like this for more than a week. Not even Sinclair's presence would cheer him up much."Aaron exhaled tiredly, he had only just returned from ending a successful basketball season delighted to share his wins with his friend but instead he met him looking out of the world. "I have been trying to reach him, it's almost like he is far away.""Whenever you ask him, he says nothing is wrong and hold up a very weak smile. But his eyes say something entirely different." She said sounding worried. After getting discharged from the hospital feeling very better, Scarlett had offered to stay with her brother for sometime considering the fact that his supposed wife was no longer with him all in an attempt to keep him company.However Leo didn't seem to notice anything around him as he has been movi
Chapter 98 What she wantsDARBY’S HOME, LOS ANGELES.Breathing heavily as she stared out at the early morning sky, Darby sipped on her black coffee. She didn't know why she chose to subject herself to such uninteresting caffeine but then the heart want what it wants. It was a bit late when she returned to the house with her mother. Leo had waited for her, Sinclair was already asleep by the time they returned. Maureen who had been waiting up anxiously for Emma was forced to retire to bed when the latter didn't say a word to her.She and Leo on the other hand got to act normal with each other. Even though Leo obviously wanted to discuss more on why they had argued in the first place, Darby was over it and she didn't want to be dragged to the past again. It has been a long couple of weeks and all she wants to do is rest and get back to the pile of orders from clients awaiting her at the fashion house. Drumming her nail on the side of the cup, she hummed absentmindedly. Isabella stepped o
Chapter 97 The visitMAUREEN’S HOME, LOS ANGELES.It took a while for Darby to get a hold of her mother. When she stepped out of the restaurant, Emma was nowhere to be seen and she wouldn't pick her calls. The police arrived and whisked Noah away from disrupting the peace of the restaurant. Since their lunch was ruined they had all practically lost their appetite. Unable to leave her mum wandering on the streets of LA, Darby pleaded with the rest to go back to the penthouse while she tries to find Emma.She went to the hospital just incase Emma ran into the arms of Anthony but he didn't see her either and has been trying to reach her. Since Darby didn't come with a car, Anthony drove them to Maureen's house. If Emma isn't there then they would have no other choice but to report her missing to the police. They didn't need to go to the police as she was found curled up on the porch bawling her eyes out.Darby stared at her mother pitifully, wondering how hard it must be for her to take