CEO Leo’s Baby Mama Is Back

Chapter 40 Answered prayers

DS FASHION HOUSE, LOS ANGELES

Sinclair looked so delighted as he kept jumping in his father’s arms as they walked into Darby’s store. Leo didn’t bother to stop him even though his hands could feel his excess movement. It has been a while he went to the gym, he would have to keep making a frequent visit in order to have enough might to carry his hyperactive son. It turned out Darby wasn’t joking when she said, Sinclair being fed excess sugar will cause one heck of a trouble.

A full cup of vanilla flavored ice cream had him hopping all around the parlor with so much energy. Scarlett found it so pleasing that she couldn’t help but record every bit of his acts. To say they had fun was an understatement, it was a complete rollercoaster in Sinclair’s world. He would have loved to take him toy shopping, but Darby had warned for him to not spoil the child with excessive gifts. If it were up to him, he would do just that.

“Daddy.” Sinclair called his attention while hiding his palm in his father’s hair.

“Yes, my boy.” Leo replied in a proud tune.

“Will mommy come with us to Disney park?” He asked innocently.

“You are going to Disney park?” Darby inquired, stretching out her neck from the ball of dress she was working on. “I didn’t know you guys had returned.”

Leo smiled. “We came in just now.”

“Mama!” Sinclair yelled stretching out his hands to his mother.

Darby took him in her hands, throwing him up. “How are you my darling? Did you have fun with daddy?”

He nodded hurriedly, distracted as he sighted Isabella with his tablet. Darby and Leo laughed at the same time.

“His mind is everywhere.” Leo said.

She let him down and he ran off to meet his name. “Oh, pardon me. Hi Scarlett. How was the outing? I hope he wasn’t much of a bother?” Darby asked.

Scarlett laughed as she waved both hands. “Not at all, he is a sweetheart. I hope you wouldn’t mind if I drop by sometimes to play with him.”

Darby gasped lightly. “You would do that? I am sure he would love the company.” She nodded gently.

“Thank you. I would join them there.” Scarlett pointed at Sinclair and his nanny giggling very hard as she tickled him.

“Would you like to sit?” Darby asked him.

Leo thinned his lips. “Not at all. I don’t want to inconvenience you, we would leave now.” He hummed lightly before returning his gaze to her. “Also, I am very sorry about Chloe’s attitude the other day. I hope she apologized appropriately?”

She chuckled lightly. “You have apologized like a hundred times now. You don’t have to worry, I won’t hold anything against her. Trust me. She already apologized and I understand her standpoint, it’s all good.”

“Thank you.” He grinned. Leo wanted to say something but got interrupted by the entrance of Zac.

“Hello family!” Zac bellowed, grinning from ear to ear. “Hey, baby boy!” He motioned towards Sinclair.

Like a flash, the little boy left all that he was doing and ran to meet Zac. Darby hugged him too and Leo suddenly felt invincible, to avoid looking like a stand-in fool he walked out of the space. Scarlett ran after him and he had already started the car when she got in.

Scarlett cleared her throat after a few passing second. “What was all of that attitude for?”

Leo grunted keeping his eyes on the road. “What are you talking about?”

“I saw your expression change the moment that man walk in and you practically stormed out.”

“It was due time to leave anyway.”

“That isn’t the answer.”

Holding onto the steering wheel tightly, Leo kissed his teeth. “I don’t think I like that guy. Did you see how Sinclair ran towards him and totally ignored my existence?”

Scarlett wanted to tell him that he was more hurt to see that his baby mama and the stranger look happy together. But she knows better to keep such thoughts to herself. “It’s okay, he is just a child. Moreover, he is your son. No one can get to take your place.”

He nodded in agreement with a small smile. “That is a truth I will definitely agree to.”

“Where are you headed?”

“I am going to pick Chloe up from her parents house, will you like to come with me?” He asked keeping his eyes on the road.

She made a face like someone who tasted something bitter. “How about you drop me off at a friend’s place instead? Should be along the way.” Scarlett said.

Leo scoffed. “Does Chloe get to you that much? I know there is no friend anywhere. Should I drop you at home instead?”

“If you will do me the honors. I will gladly take it.” She grinned toothily.

“Whatever you wish, my dearest sister.” He taunted.

They both stayed quiet letting the sound of the cars moving on LA’s busy road seep into their thoughts. Scarlett bit down on her lower lip as she glued her face to the window. She can be childish sometimes.

“Did you profess love to Darby while you were together?” She asked out of the blue.

He exhaled. “In actual truth, we didn’t date. It was more of a one night stand.”

“What!” She exclaimed, turning around to look at him. “How is that?”

Leo shrugged. “It’s not a story I am proud to tell and I expect you to keep it to yourself. I feel like we both have always had a crush on each other but things apparently went south when I heard some untrue rumors about her. My foolish self believed them feeling heartbroken. When she told me about the pregnancy, I was totally convinced that it wasn’t mine. I should have been more vigilant.”

“I’m so sorry about that.” Scarlett mumbled. “But Darby seem like an amazing person. Do you think if that didn’t happen things would have worked out between you two?”

“Definitely, I did want her that much. If things had not gone south, I would have definitely asked her to go to prom with me.” He admitted.

“You are such a romantic.” His sister teased.

“Chloe would say otherwise. We are here.” Leo announced, parking the car in front of the house.

“Okay, brother.” Scarlett mumbled, unhooking the seatbelt. She leaned in to kiss his cheek. “Enjoy your time with your lady.”

He laughed, licking his lower lip. “I definitely would. Thanks for today.”Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.

Waving at his sister, Leo drove off on the road with his mind preoccupied. He thought it would be easy for him to deal with Chloe’s absence, but it turns out he has somehow gotten quite used to her presence and it didn’t feel right that he wasn’t hearing anything from her. Driving down to her parents house, he hoped he wouldn’t have to meet her parents especially the mother at home. It’s enough that he has too many things on his plate to worry about. Ana is but a menace to the society.

At the thought of calling his future mother in-law a menace, a snooty laughter escaped his lips. Chloe would have a fit if she heard his thoughts about her mother. His eyes glanced quickly from the road to the screen of his phone. The message was from Chloe, she seem to have left home to her godmother’s instead.

A soft laugh escaped his lips, his silent prayers have been answered after all.