CEO Leo’s Baby Mama Is Back

Chapter 52 The Bromance

LEO’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 things too quickly. Heading down the stairs in a rush, he headed out of the house refusing to have coffee presented by his chef, saying he would have it at the office. Scarlett has made it a point of duty to buy him coffee every morning from Starbucks. He wouldn’t want to fill himself up before reaching the office. Getting into the car, a call came in from Chloe. Clearing his throat he picked up.

‘How are you, my love?’ She cooed into the receiver.

Adjusting the AirPods in his ears, Leo sat up holding onto the steering wheel tightly. ‘I’m fine, baby. How are you doing?’

‘I am very fine. I wanted to affirm if we are still attending Grace’s party tomorrow.’

‘Sure, we would. Have you met with your friends and gotten your dresses ready?’ He inquired keeping his eyes on the road.

‘Yes, they have all gotten their dresses. I had the intention to shop for a gift for your mom, it’s why I called.’

‘That’s thoughtful of you. Alright baby, I need to go now I am driving.’

‘Okay, love. Bye, I love you.’

‘Love you too.’ He muttered before disconnecting the call.Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive © material.

Leo grinned at the thought of Darby meeting up with all of Chloe’s dress demands without any glitch. The strain between them didn’t stop Darby from being professional. For some reason he wants to see her face badly. Every time he goes to pick up Sinclair, she is always absent. And probably it’s just her way of ignoring him. But it hurts all the same that she keeps away from him that much. Parking the car in the office garage, Kingston as usual was waiting in front of the elevator. Leo groaned inwardly.

“You can’t keep doing this.” He mumbled begrudgingly at his secretary.

Kingston cleared his throat awkwardly. “Actually I came downstairs to warn you before hand, your sister and friend are both waiting for you upstairs.”

Leo let out a tightened gasp. “Why would they chose to come at me so early in the morning?”

He shrugged, “I wouldn’t know sir. I couldn’t ask them to leave.”

“Here comes the man of the hour!” Aaron bellowed the moment Leo walked in. “Take a good look at him, Scar. Doesn’t he look radiant?” He teased.

Scarlett nodded at her brother with a teasing smile on her face. “He is practically glowing.”

Leo rolled his eyes as he made his way to the chair. “You both are insufferable, shouldn’t you be working or getting yourself busy?” He asked reaching out for the coffee placed on the table.

“I guess that is my cue to leave. I only stayed to keep Aaron’s company. Have a nice day, you two.” Scarlett said taking her leave.

Aaron smiled at her receding back. “She has grown so much.”

Her brother nodded in agreement, “It feels like a while ago when she was always being the pest begging for us to take her along with us to anywhere we were headed at the time. How have you been man?”

“Great! It’s been an interesting season and I am glad to have taken part of it. All I have to do now is rest up for a while before we start training again.” He replied.

Tilting his head to the side, Leo observed his friend closely. “Are you okay, though? Did you get to talk to your parents again?”

“They think I am not happy with the coaching job and advice that I work hard on my body and return to the court.” Aaron mumbled staring at the wall.

“How do you feel about it?”

“I don’t feel any other kind of way except for the fact that they are being insensitive to my feelings. They refuse to understand that it’s hard to pull back into the crowd after your body has been made redundant. It was a hard time for me to even heal. And they want me to get back into it. I have tried hard, Leo. Basketball is the only thing I have known as a career, I felt useless without it when I was on the hospital bed. But then I learnt in life that a single fall shouldn’t be the entire end of your life. It dawned on me that I have defined my entire life with basketball. This is an opportunity to prove to myself that I can be anything else I want to be. And that is exactly what I would do. And if I would get the chance to be on court again, I will gladly take it.”

Leo grinned proudly. “I am so proud of the man you have become, Aaron. Despite the lack of support, you have been able to pull through this trouble all on your own without worry. I’m happy for you.”

“Thanks man.” He smiled back sitting up. “Now back to you, what changed within this past weeks? You look extremely relaxed and delighted.”

Smiling shyly, Leo leaned into he chair. “Well, I must say, Sinclair’s presence in my life makes me feel complete.”

“You can imagine how better you would feel when you get together with his mother.” Aaron wiggled his brows.

Leo’s face fell. “Do you always have to ruin a moment? I am getting married in the next few days and you still have to bring up Darby. We have already made a different path for each other. But I will forever be grateful for the presence of Sinclair in my life. Please let’s change the topic, I am pleading with you for real. Why are you here again?”

Aaron snickered. “Weren’t you the one who said we are going suit shopping today? I don’t know why you didn’t order for different suits to be brought for you to check.”

“Why are you so immune to bromance? Can’t I want some moments with you?”

He made a scarred expression. “Eww, please stop trying to mess with me. I don’t want to spend anytime close to you. I will rather be locked in an elevator with a woman.”

Leo laughed lightly, “I hate you.”

“The feeling is very mutual.”

“Whatever. I will work for about two hours and then we can head out. Is that okay by you?”

“Yup! Just do your thing. I will be right there chilling.” Aaron said pointing at the couches.

“Suit yourself.” Leo replied as he tried hard to hide his smile knowing his work would be limited for the coming hours. Aaron would ensure to make his presence known without trying to hard. The day is officially play day, no doubt.