《Enough For Him》


 Chapter 1

    ¡°Found it ¡± Jessica said running into the room with a bottle of our favourite wine.


    I had just gotten Jayson to sleep in his bed after the rough day we had. Jayson is only 16 months old and just like any young boy he loves his father. But Leon has a demanding job and most of the timees home just in time to y with his son.


    Me and Leon met 6 years ago at a wedding and we instantly fell in love you could say. I promised myself that I wouldn¡¯t get in a rtionship however when Leon was at the same school as me it was hard to stay away. A baby wasn¡¯t really in his ns.


    The thing that most attracted me to him was that he had this n, had his future all mapped out. He wasn¡¯t messing around he knew what he wanted and was hungry for sess. You try and tell me that isn¡¯t attractive.


    Last night me and leon were arguing about how he never spent time with his son. I wanted him to create a bond with Jayson but he is too focused on his growingpany rather than his fast growing son.


    I screamed and hit him and I ended up in our bed alone after he shoved a nights worth of clothes in a bag and left. He had the money to go anywhere, where he would sleep tonight didn¡¯t worry me.


    All couples argue I know that, but there¡¯s only so much I can take. It¡¯s either about him not being home or the countless times i use him of prioritising other women over me. After all I was just the woman who stayed at home taking care of our son.


    I stay home most days with taking shifts at my brothers shop as his co-owner. He doesn¡¯t like how i am in charge of taking care of jayson but he was helpful in providing me with a job that i didn¡¯t have to leave the house for.


    ¡± you can¡¯t seriously be happy with Leon ¡± Jess, my best friend says as we watched a tv show in the lounge. I had invited her over to stay the night after telling her the fight we hadst night.


    This was a usual event for us, every week we fought.


    I looked at her ¡± I can¡¯t just be selfish Jess, I have my son to think about and he deserves to have a life with his parents, both of them¡± I tell her.


    She doesn¡¯t have children so she can¡¯t understand that you just have to sacrifice for your child.


    ¡± Jayson may only be a baby but he would never want you to suffer. Leon doesn¡¯t deserve you and you¡¯re sacrificing way too much for him ¡± As you can tell Jess isn¡¯t Leon¡¯s fan. At the beginning of our rtionship she adored him but recently He has been given her reasons to despise him.


    ¡± just think about it at least ¡± she added on as she turned to face the screen again.


    I nodded ¡± I will ¡± I replied to her, my eyes falling to my phone. It was depressing that I kept looking at my phone waiting for him to message me. We watched tv for the rest of the night until both of us fell asleep.


    I woke up at 5 am when I heard my son crying. He was screaming my name from his room, like he always does when he wakes up from his sleep.


    I grabbed my jumper and rushed to meet Jayson who was sat up in his bed.


    ¡± oh my sweet baby mummy¡¯s here¡± I said picking his up and bringing him into my chest.


    His head rested on my chest as I rubbed his back. His cries we calming down now as he leant on my chest, he could probably feel my beating heart.


    Jess joined me in the room with a bottle of milk for him. I knew he needed to be changed and probably was wondering where his father was.N?velDrama.Org is the owner.


    I ced him down and grabbed a brand-new nappy and started to change him as Jess made funny faces at him to distract him.


    ¡± you think we can get him into this¡± Jess said pulling out a ck and white outfit from around her back.


    Iughed because she always loved dressing him up in cute outfits. When she came to visit me at the hospital after delivering Jayson she already had his going home outfit ready.


    She loved Jay just like her own and I knew as soon as I found out I was pregnant that she was going to be his god mother. I didn¡¯t really have a choice though.


    Her face when I asked her was something of a surprised one because I had only found out a few days before that she had sex with my brother. Neither of them wanted anything more but I was annoyed that they wouldn¡¯t tell me.


    When I called them to the house they thought I was going to be angry and possibly hate them but I actually invited them over to tell them I was pregnant and for them to be my sons god parents.


    At the time my brother thought I was having a girl.


    ¡± here you try and get him in there¡± I passed over Jayson.


    She happily started to change him. She asionally tickled him to get him to break out into giggles.


    I decided to have a shower before I needed to make him breakfast. My phone was vibrating with different notifications before I could even open therge ss doors.


    I found a few images fromst night with Leon and his business partner at an event.


    Jealousy overcame my mind as I noticed how he was smiling around Emily he was happy. His arm was around her waist.


    There was a video of them talking that random people were tagging me in. Leaving all types ofments that were implying a lot of different things.


    I had received a lot of messages from friends with advice and support. This is the first time that they had been seen together in the media but for me, I have seen this many times.


    I ced my phone down and jumped into the shower. I let the water drip down my body I tried not to be too bothered about it but my eyes were trailing down my body.


    He used to love my curves, he would admire my body and he would worship me like I was some one in a million woman.


    These days I don¡¯t get any of that attention. Now it¡¯s on a different woman, maybe my post baby body was unattractive for him now.


    Pushing my new found insecurities to the side I finished showering and got dressed.


    I found Jay and Jess in the lounge sitting watching a show on the tv.


    I smiled. I don¡¯t know what I would do without Jayson.


    Another vibrate brought me back to my phone.


    Rtionship on the rocks? Leon appears to enjoy a night away from his family with Emily. See pictures.


    It read.


    Someone had mentioned me on instagram with numerous pictures showing Leon with that same woman.


    As I scrolled through my heart broke when I saw the picture.


    ¡± babe? ¡± Jess said standing in front of me as I stared at my phone.


    She took the phone from me and gasped. Clearly she hadn¡¯t expected him to do that to me.


    Why would he cheat on me. He didn¡¯t even have the decency to break up with me before he goes and kisses another woman.


    He¡¯s lucky we¡¯re only engaged, it makes me wonder why he bothered to propose when he would just do this to me.


    ¡± Stay with Jayson I¡¯m going to find this son of a bitch¡± I said walking back into my room and grabbing my boots and jacket. This was the final straw, I was not going to be made a joke by Leon.

 Chapter 2

    She cradled Jayson as she watched me. ¡± I¡¯m sorry babe, you Sure you don¡¯t want to calm down first¡± I could tell that she was nervous of what I was going to do.


    ¡± no, can¡¯t you see he¡¯s taken advantage of me, sitting back and being the perfect girlfriend. I won¡¯t let my kind heart let him get away with this¡± I said grabbing random things and shoving them into a bag.


    At this point I didn¡¯t even know what I was shoving into my bag.


    I messaged my brother quickly telling him toe and bring threerge suitcases.


    This is him home I don¡¯t want to be here. Not where we created this life together.


    ¡± I know. Call me if you need anything¡± she said watching me run around the room.


    I nodded before walking out the door and running over to my car. Thank god I bought this car myself and not relied on Leon to provide everything.


    It was already 10 in the morning so I knew he would be at the office. I drove to the address and pulled up to the entrance. Not caring I was blocking the door with my car.


    I smiled at the doorman. ¡± don¡¯t worry I won¡¯t be long ¡± I said throwing him the keys. He gulped as he ran towards the car, probably to move it out of the way.


    As soon as I walked inside, I noticed that people were staring at me. Some with serious faces and others were probably itching to make fun of me. It truly hurts knowing how many restless nights I spent here at the beginning when there were just 5 employees here.


    I walked up to his floor and noticed the rming look that his assistant was giving me. She jumped out her seat.


    ¡± Charlize, he¡¯s in a meeting can I get you a drink maybe, coffee¡± she smiles at me stopping me from bursting through his dark brown doors, leading to his multimillion-pound office.


    Didn¡¯t know we were on first name basis if I¡¯m being honest. Kelly is one example of a woman who tried to steal my man.


    I stared her down ¡± No I¡¯m fine. If he¡¯s in a meeting, I¡¯ll just wait for him here¡± I said walking over and sitting on the sofa. I crossed my legs and leant back. My mind was clouded with fury I didn¡¯t even feel like crying.


    I crossed my legs and waited patiently.     Iughed when I found Jess sharing a video of her trashing his office at the house. My brother could be seen in the background trying to notugh.


    The view count was crazy.


    It wasn¡¯t long before I saw her walk out his office.


    You have got to be kidding.


    She didn¡¯t make eye contact with me she tried to escape but I stepped up to her. Her rmed and scared eyes were amusing. I was itching to smile.


    ¡± I know you hate me but please don¡¯t make a scene here. We are running a business here ¡± she tells me looking around.


    Her staff were poking their heads out their offices trying to get a good look.


    ¡± Of course, sorry I¡¯m just a dumb housewife so I don¡¯t know anything about business¡± her smile soon disappeared. Even she knows what I did at the beginning of thispany.


    I made the motion like I was about to leave but instead of just walking away I brought my hand up and pped her right across the face.


    The p echoed and people gasped, probably didn¡¯t believe that would dare touch her. Security were already heading my way, speaking into their . She held her hand up to them. They stopped walking.


    ¡± men don¡¯t know how to keep their dicks in their pants. Leon didn¡¯t have a single


    Bone in his body that thought about my family or his son. But I hoped that you would have¡± I said to her.


    She looked slightly guilty but she didn¡¯t say anything. Probably lost for words.


    I turned around and found Leon standing at the door of his office his eyes showing guilt, sadness, regret and pain.


    ¡± you want to do this here or inside¡± I said standing in front of him. He wasn¡¯t making any room for me to go inside.


    As soon as we got inside, he reached for me. I pped his hands away.


    ¡± Don¡¯t fucking touch me¡± I shouted at him pointing my finger at him. He didn¡¯t look surprised at my reaction.


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    ¡± Liz please, I can exin¡± I groaned. Why do they always start like that.


    I¡¯m not that difficult, if he wanted another woman we could easily break up and he would still see his son without a problem.


    ¡± I¡¯ve sat back for way too fucking long. Watched you be this man with an office, nice cars a beautiful son and you still want more¡± Iughed thinking at how stupid I had been. Blind, I was blind.


    He leant back against the wall. His hands moving to loosen his tie.


    Stressed are we.


    ¡± she¡¯s not you, I fucked up baby, but I would never choose her over you¡± he says stepping forward anding towards me.


    I felt sick. Is that supposed to make it all okay.


    ¡± Fucked up, tell me something was she just in here, her lips around you huh? I saiding face to face with him.


    I needed to vent, scream.


    My words surprised him. He red at me ¡± don¡¯t be so vulgar Of course not¡± he tried to defend himself. Key word, tried.


    Probably didn¡¯t think I¡¯d go and find out for myself.


    I grabbed his belt and dropped my hand underneath his pants.


    He stiffened. This proved nothing for me but it was fun to see him squirm.


    ¡± you have ruined everything we built and if you think I¡¯m to going to forgive you because you im to have fucked-up you will need some serious help Leon¡± I screamed at him.     I had tough. Now he wants to remember we are a family, that he has a son.

 Chapter 3

    Makes me sick. Where were these thoughtsst night.


    My hands pushed him back, I had no control over my anger, my frustration.


    ¡± Don¡¯t forget your ce¡± he said lifting up my chin and staring down at me. Last year I would have fallen weak to his charms.


    My fingers moved to the over exaggerated diamond ring on my finger.


    I knew he was watching. ¡± don¡¯t¡± he said, reaching for my hands.


    I turned around and continued sliding the ring off my finger. Once it was off, I threw it at his chest. It dropped to the floor right between his legs.


    ¡± I won¡¯t sit back and let you treat me like shit Leon. I will never take you away from your son because I¡¯m not a monster but you¡¯re going to have to fight for his time. He deserved your time and love but you¡¯d rather cheat on us¡±


    I moved around his body reaching for the door.


    ¡± I can provide for him more than enough. What makes you think the judge will let you have full rights to our son¡± he said just before I opened the door.


    His words made me stop.


    ¡± you¡¯re a intelligent man Leon but that was honestly the most stupidest thing you could have ever said¡±


    With those words registering in his brain I walked out the office. My head held high and my future to look forward to now.


    My brother George, helped me move into my mother¡¯s house all day. When mum saw her two children together helping each other out she was happy. From many problems growing up I guess this was a miracle.


    Myself and George used to butt heads all the time and the main reason for this was because of our parent¡¯s divorce. It wasn¡¯t easy but when we matured and understood more about the problems they were having we started to appreciate each other a bit more.


    We split up to live with one of our parents and that meant we lost ourmunication but when we got older we tried better to be in each other¡¯s lives.


    ¡°Are you staying for dinner ?¡± Mum asked George as he fixed my mirror to the wall. Mum stood at the door with an apron on. She smelt like garlic.


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    He turned to her ¡± of course ma, I have to leave at 7 though I have a date¡± he said.


    Even I was surprised at this. Since when does my brother go on dates?


    ¡°Oh, lovely okay well I will just set the table up and you bothe down¡± I smiled at her as she turned and left.


    The happiness she had because we were both here was something I missed seeing on my mom¡¯s face.


    She left soon after and walked down to the kitchen.


    ¡± what are you going to do about Jayson,¡± George asked me after finishing up the mirror.


    Jayson was downstairs napping.


    I sighed ¡± I¡¯m not sure I guess if he really wants him in his life I will let him see Jayson, I¡¯m not going to stop Leon from seeing his son. Maybe I can let Leon have him on weekend¡¯s but I would want to be sure that Jay is safe¡±


    Leon doesn¡¯t have much experience with being a father so I knew that I had to be 100% that he can handle a baby.


    ¡°He doesn¡¯t deserve that. If only he wore a condom like a real man you wouldn¡¯t be put in this situation¡±


    I red at him.


    ¡± don¡¯t talk like it was an ident. Jay is my son and he is the greatest gift so keep your thoughts to yourself ¡± I said angrily at him.


    ¡± you¡¯re right I¡¯m sorry,¡± he saysing over to me and wrapping his arms around my shoulders.


    The faint call of my mum from downstairs tore us apart and we headed down to eat as a family.


    ¡± you can¡¯t me yourself, honey, Leon was never the family man you wanted he was your first true love so it¡¯s going to be hard¡± Mum says as I spoon feed my baby his favourite, mashed vegetables.


    I ignored George¡¯s sarcastic cough.


    ¡°That man only thinks about money and sex¡± Mom whacked George for saying that.


    He just continued to eat.


    ¡°It¡¯s true, at least now you can finally start enjoying life and living for you,¡± he said.


    Mums eyes perked up. ¡± oh darling that¡¯s true you don¡¯t have to worry about little jay it¡¯ll give me the chance to spend time with my first grandbaby¡±


    I instantly felt guilty because I didn¡¯t let mum see jay that often.


    ¡± don¡¯t look at me like that ¡± George says to mum. Since George is 5 years older than me we all expected him to be the first one with a baby.


    But the boy is picky.


    ¡± speaking of babies, who¡¯s this date with tonight,¡± I asked him.


    ¡± how the hell is that rted¡± he blurted as he took a drink.


    I smiled ¡± well son¡± my mum starts to say only to be red at by her son.


    ¡± it¡¯s one date. I¡¯m not thinking about babies till muchter¡± he says which doesn¡¯t go down well with mom.


    The woman wants 4 grandchildren by the time she¡¯s 60. Call it desperate.


    ¡± you don¡¯t want to be like my brother George, being old with children isn¡¯t all great¡± mum exins to him. We¡¯ve only heard this story ten times.


    Great.


    ¡± well would you look at the time,¡± he said looking at his phone showing that it was nearly seven.


    Time for his hot date.


    Mum reluctant said goodbye, holding onto George for extra long. She came back down and sat with me. My boy showed her his gums andughed which instantly cheered her up.

 Chapter 4

    He seems to always lighten the mood. Even when Leon woulde home tired and pissed off Jayson would recognise this.


    Leon didn¡¯t hate him but he just wasn¡¯t home long enough to create a real bond with him.


    ¡± have you started writing again¡± mum asked me when we were left alone.


    I hadn¡¯t really thought about my writing not since Jay was born.


    I wrote my first book in university after working at an event and meeting a old man who had an amazing story that needed to be told.


    I never wanted to be a big writer I just wanted to share this man¡¯s story.


    ¡± honestly I haven¡¯t had the time¡±


    She must understand that. She sighed ¡± from a young age you had such high expectations big dreams I struggle to believe that one man could stop all of this¡±Content rights by N?velDr//ama.Org.


    It was more that she had dreams for me. My first sessful book brought in a lot of money and that only influenced my passion for my future career.


    ¡± I won¡¯t me it all on Leon if we¡¯re being honest, he was probably the one who wanted me to do more. But he was so busy with his own sess he didn¡¯t have the time to worry about me¡± I told her.


    My hatred for him is strong because of what he¡¯s done to our family but i won¡¯t stoop low and me him. It¡¯s not his job to create opportunities for me.


    ¡± he was always hungry for sess¡± she said picking up our tes and headed to the kitchen.


    Don¡¯t I know it.


    I busied myself with Jayson feeding him and preparing him for the evening.


    ¡°Can I¡± mum saiding up to us. I had just lifted him in my arms to take him over to the bath.


    I smiled. ¡°Of course, just be careful he¡¯s a mover¡± I said handing him over.


    She rolled her eyes at me. ¡± I bathed both you and your brother for years I can handle this little guy¡± well don¡¯t say I didn¡¯t warn you.


    This gave me some time to rx. I poured myself a ss of wine from mums special cab.


    My phone was still blowing up. The countless messages and calls from Leon.


    15 missed calls from Leon


    Liz answer the fucking phone


    Baby you have to listen to me hear me out.


    I need you, I need Jayson


    Charlize


    Looks like I¡¯m going to have to change my number.


    The next morning, I decided to head to the park with Jayson. I believe that some fresh air would do him just right.


    Mum was taking a long sleep and I knew she had a dinner party with her best friends tonight.


    ¡± c¡¯mon jay jay lets go out, ¡°I said strapping him into his pushchair.


    He found the roof of the pram to be very interesting to him.


    I walked for ten minutes to the nearest park. As soon as I arrived little girls came running over instantly recognising Jayson.


    He¡¯s a hit what can I say.


    ¡± Oh, Lizzy look at him he¡¯s holding my pinky,¡± a girl saysughing. I looked over and rightly so Jayson was tightly holding onto this girls finger for dear life.


    ¡± clearly he misses you,¡± I said to her.


    A group of young girls were all looking at Jayson. They loved him and I knew when they were older they would be great candidates for babysitters. Maybe I should start getting contacts numbers.


    I sat back and watched as they fussed around with Jayson. Jay being thedies man weed the attention and loved it.


    He¡¯s going to be trouble when he¡¯s older I swear.


    I thought that I would be at peace her in the park surrounded by children. The only problems they would have is wondering who¡¯s turn it was on the slide.


    If only my life was that simple.


    My eyes narrowed in on an oddly familiar figure. Standing leaning against a ck Mercedes. When he knew that I saw him he made his way over. The mothers of the other kids watched him as he marched across the park.


    ¡± how did you find me, ¡± I said as Leon sat beside me, a little too close for my liking.


    Jayson was already wiggling around in his seat when his eyes met Leon¡¯s. Clearly, he missed his dad.


    ¡°Go ahead,¡± I said motioning for Leon to hold his son.


    I watched him pick up Leon and hold him in his arms. He waved Jayson¡¯s arms around and made funny faces.


    It hurt to see them like that. Knowing that we can never be that once happy family again.


    ¡± what are you doing here,¡± I asked him as he ced Jayson back down.


    He nces at me. ¡± well if you¡¯re not going to answer me calls I¡¯m going to have to find another way to get to see my family¡±


    He¡¯s using this family word a lot recently. Seemed to have slipped his mind when he was cheating on me.


    ¡± well, you¡¯ve seen him. We will work an agreement on when you can see him¡± I said to him bluntly.


    I know he wasn¡¯t happy with that oue.


    ¡± it¡¯s not just him I¡¯m here to see,¡± he said turning to me. I moved away when he made a motion to touch me.

 Chapter 5

    Don¡¯t give In I almost said to myself.


    ¡± Leon it¡¯s over. Now you¡¯re a free man you can do whatever you want¡± surely he would wee that opportunity because now that I¡¯m out of the picture he can do as he pleases.


    ¡± you think I want that. If I didn¡¯t want you I would have ended this.¡± he blurted, grabbing my arm. not in a hurtful way but more like a way to just keep me there.


    Oh, this is too good.


    Now I turned to him finally facing the man.


    ¡± you didn¡¯t want me Leon. That¡¯s why you fucked her. That¡¯s why you flirted with her at all your functions. Feeding this bullshit that I didn¡¯t need toe. Oh I wouldn¡¯t enjoy it, it¡¯s too long and tiring¡±


    He was now ring at me.


    ¡± lower your voice,¡± he said watching Jayson carefully.


    He was right I shouldn¡¯t be shouting in public like this. Not in front of our son.


    ¡± what would we tell him when he¡¯s older. That we didn¡¯t fight for our family¡± that¡¯s it guilt trip me into it. That¡¯s all he ever did. Make it seem like it¡¯s my fault.


    I moved to get up and start getting ready to go. I only wanted to be out for a little while.


    If Leon is here his followers aren¡¯t far behind. We¡¯re bound to be pictured together pretty soon.


    ¡± I¡¯ll tell him you ruined us. That you didn¡¯t have the decency to leave me before getting in bed with another woman. That you didn¡¯t think about your sons wellbeing¡±


    I turned Jayson head to face to the front instead of at his father.


    ¡± First you threaten me by trying to take my baby away. Next, you make me feel guilty even though you¡¯re the one at fault. What kind of man are you¡± I said ring at him.


    The pain in his eyes didn¡¯t make me feel sorry for him. He deserved this because it was all his fault.


    I walked away from him. Wiping the stupid tear that had fallen in my moment on weakness.


    I loved that man and this is what he does to me.


    When I arrived at home I unpacked everything and sat Jayson down to y with his toys.


    I let my tears fall as I registered how my life had changed drastically. Maybe I should get back to writing. it was kind of my outlet even before I met Leon.


    Deciding to have the rest of the day to spend the time with my son and rx and enjoy a book that I had bought quite a long time ago. It took a lot of self-motivation to transfer my mind away from Leon.Belongs ? to N?velDrama.Org.


    I even sent a few emails to mywyer. we originally had a familywyer but that was mainly for Leon with any problems he had with the business.


    Thinking about it an old friend of mine was awyer. Maybe I could confide in her and get her to help me out with payment of course.


    I posted on my social media and liked a few pictures on Instagram to make the time pass by. It wasn¡¯t long before it was time to feed Jayson and I would also need to get out of mums way since she was preparing for her friends around.


    I do love mum¡¯s best friends but they do have a habit of getting involved in my life just too much. There are only certain things I want to share and I just know that they are going to want to know all about me and Leon.


    I decided to have a sleepover with Jess. Jess was never one toin about having both me and Jayson over. she didn¡¯t have a boyfriend, husband or anything she lived alone.


    After resting Jayson down on his bed I proceeded to pack a small bag with everything we would both need.


    I said a quick hello to my mum¡¯s closest friend before packing everything into a car and leaving mum to have a fun night with her girlfriends.


    Driving to her house didn¡¯t take that much time. Now living at moms I was actually closer to her which I¡¯m sure she enjoyed inparison to the horrible hour drive it takes to get there from Leon¡¯s ce.


    As soon as the engine was cut off it was my job to carry in the bags from the back as my son was carried inside by his auntie Jess.


    That boy gets way too much attention for his own good I swear.


    As I was carrying everything into the house I all of the sudden received a phone call from Leon. I had tried to ignore his calls all through the day since seeing him earlier but the guy was persistent.


    ¡°stop calling me Leon, I¡¯m busy,¡± I said before immediately hanging up and probably leaving him fuming. if there¡¯s one thing I know about my ex is that you should never hang up on him.


    As well as it being rude altogether he just finds it disrespectful and if I were anything else he would be Absolutely livid.


    He didn¡¯t call back.


    But there were constant vibrationsing from the phone as I ced it face down on the table and went to go check up on my son.


    Leon¡¯s POV


    I stood there staring at my phone. I was surprised she even picked up so the fact that she hung up on me didn¡¯t catch me off guard at all.


    Louise my assistant was staring at me through the ss door attempting to look like she was working but I knew for a fact that she was trying to see what I was doing and maybe even hear.


    The mood in the office has dropped and there is an intense atmosphere going around in all areas. whether it be the office, canteen or the lobby.


    I had seriously fucked up big time. Not only did i go behind her back i had lied to her about it and one thing i learnt from the many years shared with Charlize.


    she hates lying with the passion.


    I mmed my office doors shut and locked it means I didn¡¯t want to be disturbed unless it was an emergency.


    Emily had been keeping her distance from me ever since Liz came in and humiliated her in front of her staff.


    Emily was my partner. when I be the CFO of thispany two years ago I was looking for someone to help me run it, keep it sessful and bring fresh new ideas. That¡¯s what I liked about her she had real confidence about her, motivation and most importantly talent.


    Her flirting was always something i was used to but i had managed to keep my distance. Or so I thought.


    That was until Jayson was born. Liz was constantly caring for the baby and i loved her for that but that also meant that there was less time for me and i already was working long days nearly every night of the week.


    Those long nights I spent with Emily in the office, at bars and fancy restaurants I felt extreme guilt knowing that Charlize was alone at home waiting for me.


    But now I¡¯ve lost her and i have ruined everything i worked so hard for. when i was younger and i had just met Liz her father wasn¡¯t a big fan of me. He called me a yboy and we just didn¡¯t get along.


    Over the next year, we worked hard to be together to prove to her father that we loved and cherished each other. That we weren¡¯t throwing our life away. I guess you could say my brand new promotion was like the icing on the cake.

 Chapter 6

    He loved that shit.


    But as I stared at the photo frame of me and Liz as I held her hand in the hospital room right before she gave birth to my very first child. I knew that letting her go was out of the option.


    That would be the biggest mistake of my life and even if it killed me I would do everything in my power to get my Charlize and Jayson back.


    whatever it takes.


    Charlize POV


    ¡°HOLY FUCKING SHIT¡± Jessica shouts as she sees me standing in the mirror fluffing my hair trying to bring some volume into it.


    Months after living with my mother I was finally moved into a beautiful studio that I managed to rent.


    I removed all connections with Leon, with my brother being the one to drop off Jayson with him when it was his time with our son.


    Leon has been quiet recently, he¡¯s submerged himself in business, no women surprisingly.


    Sold 2 of his cars almost like he¡¯s trying to prove himself to me.


    I smirked at her through the mirror which only caused her to start jumping up and down wildly and screaming. ¡°yes, yes I approve I love love love¡± screamed, pping her hands.


    ¡°Jess your dress¡± I saidughing worried that she would somehow rip it. We were both going to a very popr event which I still was invited to, Leon didn¡¯t remove me from the guest list.


    I was initially very surprised since I imagined that he would be going with another woman. Possibly Emily.


    I didn¡¯t know what made me want to go their but parts of me wanted him to see what he cheated on.


    ¡°omg I can¡¯t believe you literally had a baby in January you look unreal¡± Jessicamented as she walked up behind me.


    I won¡¯t disagree with her I did look amazing in this dress. Over thest few months I have been training with my personal trainer trying to get in shape. I tried to tell myself that I wasn¡¯t doing this for him but all I ever thought when I stared at myself in the gym mirrors was what he would think.


    When I told my friend, I was going she gave me the idea of having a white dress so that Leon could think about me on our wedding day if he hadn¡¯t decided to think with his penis.


    I loved that idea.


    Myself and Jessica got into a car and made our way to the venue. It was like this ball type of event which was celebrating some powerful people in the music industry.


    I loved music and often went to these events with Leon before. I knew people expected me there and I wasn¡¯t blind to the media. They were counting on me being there.


    The moment we stepped out we were immediately in the eyes of the public. Jessica smirked. I linked my fingers with hers and walked my way to the entrance only stopping twice for pictures.


    ¡°He¡¯s here already¡± she whispered into my ear as we finally stepped into the venue. It was very Grande with high ceilings, big chandeliers and beautiful music ying.


    The chords matched the rapid beating of my heart.


    ¡°The queen has arrived¡± we heard a loud voice say as we walked through. A close friend of Leon stood before us wearing a navy-blue suit and he held a champagne ss in his hand.


    It felt weird to want to hate him, but I had to remember he probably knew about what Leon was doing. Knowing at what a flirt Trevor was I couldn¡¯t imagine him not having anything to do with it.


    ¡°she sure has¡± Jessica said walking up and shoving him to the side. I briefly cast my eyes down before following behind her. I didn¡¯t expect him to roughly grab my arm.


    I paused. ¡°I didn¡¯t know Liz, please forgive my brother¡± he said into my ear.


    ¡°Fuck off Trevor¡± I snapped at him ripping my arm out from his hold.


    How dare he think he can just grab me like that. I stepped forward, meeting a proud best friend not far from me.


    I continued to walk around and greet people who gave me their sympathy. I was d they weren¡¯t being weird with me they were just being honest.


    We made our rounds before watching the first performance of a young boy who yed a beautiful song on the piano as a girl from Broadway who was a famous pop singer now, sung.


    We swayed along with the music. I was recording the performance on my hone when my eyes caught sight of him.


    How could I miss him?


    Wearing an all-ck Hugo boss suit with his hair shorter than before just how I liked it. He stood with another man who was talking with him, but Leon had his eyes dead set on me.


    Can you me him.


    The pure hunger in his eyes as he looked at me would bring any woman to her knees and don¡¯t get me wrong it¡¯s having a real impact on my body right now, but he can¡¯t know that.


    I need to show him I¡¯ve moved on and I don¡¯t need him, but that doesn¡¯t mean I can¡¯t have my own little fun if you catch my drift.


    I felt a nudge at my side.


    ¡°you look beautiful Charlize ¡°the young man said before dropping a note into my hand. I nced at it with curiosity. A note I thought, how old fashioned.


    Jess peered over my shoulder and read it.


    ¡°Dance¡­ man¡¯s got balls¡± shements annoyed with the nerve of the guy.


    I smirked ¡°but mine are bigger¡± I said cing the note in her hand. I heard the faint voice of her saying ¡°fuck yeah¡±


    I stepped forward and walking towards the centre the same moment Leon did, cing his ss on the nearest table, not giving a shit about it anymore.


    I felt his hand slide around my waist and grip my skin through the dress. I ced my arm around his shoulder and my other in his hand.


    People started to catch on and it wasn¡¯t long before others joined us.


    I continued to stare into the depths of his eyes as we moved together in sync. One thing you need to know about me, and Leon is that we loved dancing. At these events we were normally the first to be dancing.


    ¡°No date?¡± I said smirking at him. He returned it gripping me harder. He decided to just dance with me not saying a single word.


    I found it very hypnotising.N?velDrama.Org is the owner.


    My fingers slipped down his neck and rubbed his sensitive skin there. I would do that often when I was feeling extra good.


    He loved it.

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    ¡°Estas preciosa¡± he whispered moving his lips towards my ear. My eyes widened hearing the endearment from his lips.


    I decided that saying anything more wouldnd me in dangerous waters. Too deep that I would struggle to surface.


    ¡°This is fooling everyone but me Charlize. I will spend each day trying to win you back, I made the biggest mistake letting you slip from my fingers¡± he said moving his face closer to mine. With his words I felt his lips moving against my cheek.


    ¡°you say slipping through your fingers but surely Leonardo that would suggest that you were even holding on¡± I managed to reply not forgetting to whisper into his ear my lips teasing him.


    I definitely got the reaction out of him.


    ¡°sell all the cars you want, but you¡¯ve lost me and you¡¯re going to have to live with that¡± I said before removing my hold on him and turning around.


    Jessica was dancing with another man as I walked past her.


    She shook her head with disbelief that I even had the guts to that in the first ce. Honestly, I think I surprised myself more than anyone.


    Trevor POV


    ¡°Oh boy¡± I muttered watching Leon¡¯s eyes follow after Liz as she walked seductively away leaving Leon to only watch his first ever love leave him.


    I wasn¡¯t lying when I said I had nothing to do with Leon¡¯s affair. Yes, I may have had my moments in the past but with the way Liz loved that man I just never could imagine him doing that to her.


    I followed after Leon going into a private room far away from the room where everyone was. He was pouring himself another ss and downing it like a shot of vodka.


    ¡°Mate, drinking isn¡¯t going to get her back¡± I said grabbing the bottle from him. My words seemed to really piss him off.


    ¡°Get who back, Liz¡± heughed ¡°I¡¯ll be lucky if she even looks at me again, have you met Charlize you just don¡¯t get away with shit like that¡± he spat at me with anger. Well I¡¯m d he understood that.


    If anyone knew Liz it would be this guy. High school sweethearts, Liz has never loved any man other than her father. She knows Leon and Leon only.


    ¡°it¡¯s not about getting away with it, its about making it right. Women like Liz don¡¯t juste around everyday¡± I said. Initially I thought it was a good thing to say but from the murderous look Leon gave me and the way he held me by my throat against the wall I regretted it instantly.


    Abort mission Trev.Content rights by N?velDr//ama.Org.


    ¡°so, what now, you going to take her for yourself now, do you want my Liz all to your fucking self¡± well since you asked.


    I¡¯m kidding.


    Liz is cute or whatever but Jessica, now that¡¯s my kind of girl.


    ¡°Lee man you know it¡¯s not like that¡± I said pushing him away from me. he¡¯s strong but not as strong as me I do double time at the gym whilst he¡¯s working on more ways to fuck up his life, just saying.


    He let go of me quite easily actually I was surprised.


    Leon suddenly was darting to the door peeking out. I faintly heard the musicing through, as soon as I stood behind Leon I heard her voice.


    Fuck fuck fuck, I thought as we both stared at Liz looking so fucking elegant sitting on a seat next to the orchestra with a young boy.


    She was singing, she hasn¡¯t done that since high school I mean that¡¯s how she caught the eyes of my wing man over here.


    If you listen to the words you could rally feel the emotion in them, she meant the words and there was no guessing who those words were for.


    But do you know me at all, someone told me love controls everything but only if you know¡­.


    I don¡¯t want to fall in love if you don¡¯t want to try. Is all that I¡¯ve been thinking of ¡­ is maybe that you might.


    If you don¡¯t want to try


    Baby it looks as though were running out of words to say and love is floating away.


    wont you staaaay, won¡¯t you saaaay


    she made sure to look directly at Leon. She needed no words. Her eyes told it all. She meant every fucking word.


    Leon¡¯s POV


    I smiled as I passed people in my office as they couldn¡¯t help but stare at the little guy as waddled around their desks being the curious little guy that he is. I spent thest two days with Jason, my boy since my mother inw suggested that Liz have a few days off.


    Something about her getting her book published.


    ¡°He looks so much like you¡± Lucy who was the oldest of my employees says as she stands by the printer.


    I look down with pride. I made the mistake of not spending enough time with him but I¡¯m not going to mess it up now. I knew that if I wanted to even have Liz by my side again, I would need to start with our son.


    I made a huge mistake and I want to be the husband and father she was looking for. Seeing the way men looked at her the other night was not something I took pride in. It only fuelled the fire that was within me.


    ¡°Make sure to book me in for a viewing tomorrow¡± I told Gerald who was my personal estate agent. He was just finishing up editing one of his videos on the camera I bought for him.


    Gerald was my newest edition to my life; straight out of university he wanted a job in marketing to help with my various campaigns. It took him 3 months toe up and tell me what he really wanted. He was working to get his real estate license.


    ¡°Already done Leon, you¡¯ve got one at 11. 30 at ndford avenue¡± he told me typing away at hisptop.


    Can always rely on him.


    After a brief meeting with marketing we decided to get Gerald a camera that would improve the quality of his videos because it would not only help him but also help us with more exposure. It¡¯s a win win.


    I waited by the door as Jason continued to bathe in the attention from the women inside.


    Soak it in son.


    Once he slipped through the doors, I picked him up and ced him into my range rover with his car seat as we got ready to head home in time for Liz to pick him up.


    She tried to keep her distance, but she watched all of the videos I had sent her.


    When I was driving through the streets, I decided to stop at Liz¡¯s favourite doughnut shop. She probably wouldn¡¯t take any but I¡¯m more than sure that if I left them on the table, she would grab one.


    In our early stages of our rtionship I would always get her doughnuts because I knew she loved them, it was only right that she craved them when she was pregnant.


    I really don¡¯t know why I even stopped.

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    I knew I couldn¡¯t leave Jayson in the car, so I held him as we walked inside the shop. Jayson although he was tired, he was well awake as soon as he smelt the doughy goodness.


    ¡°mama¡± he said staring at the selection before pointing to a line of brownie covered ring doughnuts.


    ¡°alright buddy we will get these for mama. You want one¡± I said crouching down so that he could get a better view of the selection.


    His big eyes focused on the ss and eventually he picked out some chocte ones with sprinkles on top. I ordered a bunch of each and went to go pay. The guy serving us put 3 of Jayson¡¯s in a little box and gave them to him.


    People watched in amusement as he tried his best to carry it but seeded in the end.


    ¡°excuse me sir could I have a picture with you I really admire your work¡± a young girl askeding up to me. she didn¡¯t look a day over the age of 16.


    She had her phone out.


    ¡°of course¡±I said bending down slightly to pose with this girl.


    ¡°I¡¯ve started an online business after that talk you did, you really helped me get started¡± she said as we both walked outside behind Jayson who was waddling in front.


    She seemed quiet at first but got morefortable when she realised, I wasn¡¯t annoyed at her.


    Before I would hate talking to people and taking pictures, but Liz would always force me to be nice and thank my fans or followers.


    ¡°that¡¯s amazing, what do you sell?¡± I asked her. I think she was surprised that I was interested.


    She stuttered slightly before telling me ¡°It¡¯s my own apparel brand that I started with my brother¡± she says showing me her page on Instagram.


    I was impressed she had over 10, 000 followers and the products were good.


    ¡°it was nice to meet you¡± I said finally letting her leave to do whatever she needed to do. I followed Jayson as he walked over to the car only for him to stop suddenly.


    He was looking between his doughnuts and a homeless man sitting on the pavement. I tried to divert Jayson¡¯s attention, but he put up a fight and shoved my hand away.


    Wonder where he got that from?


    Jayson stepped closer to the man holding out one of the doughnuts. The man smiled at Jayson and took one of the doughnuts which seem to ignite a giggle from the toddler¡¯s mouth.


    I watched the man slightly moan as he bit into the soft choctey doughnut. My eyes moved over to the side of him. He had a collection of old baseball memorabilia. I bent down and grabbed an old baseball.


    ¡°you¡¯re selling these¡± I asked turning the ball over. My predictions were right they were signed.


    ¡°yeah what¡¯s it to you¡± he said snatching the ball from my hands. I could tell he was hostile he probably saw me try and get my child away from him.


    I stepped back. ¡°Jeter? As in Derek Jeter¡± I asked him to know the signature from my uncle¡¯s old collection of collection t-shirts. He was very good back in 1950 and was a legend.


    The guy seemed to be surprised that I knew. ¡°yeah my dad got this signed ¡°he told me finally letting me in a little bit. I listened carefully to him as he went through his whole collection with pride.     I knew that the price was slightly generous, but I wanted to be generous. I¡¯ve had experiences with homeless people who took my kindness to their advantage but from the look of it this guy was really in need.


    The guy knew better than to argue with me, he was truly a business man when you just take the money no questions asked.Content ? N?velDrama.Org 2024.


    I came back from the cash machine after withdrawing 500 and handed it to him as he handed me the baseball. This would be a great present for my uncle on his 65th birthday.


    ¡°Thank you, sir,¡± he said shaking my hand. As I shook his hand something didn¡¯t feel right, was I just going to walk away for this guy?


    ¡°Look, I think you could really make a lot of money, but you¡¯d better your chances selling online would you let me help you out¡± I said giving him my full attention.


    I don¡¯t think he expected it. Little jay was watching with curiosity as we stared back at each other.


    There was no immediate response I could see him debating with himself, but I think we both knew he needed this.


    Not even 10 minutester we were loading his stuff into the back of my car before driving down to my apartment. I would get him in my guest room for the meantime.


    When we arrived, I told him he could use my shower. I called my assistant to grab me some clothes from town and bring them to my ce. She asked no questions, that¡¯s why I kept her around she always did what I told her and rarelyined.


    ¡°Jayson huh, my best friend was called Jayson¡± I heard the man say, I guess he was talking to Jayson now finished with the shower.


    I went over to the door and took the clothes from Jte. ¡°do you think this a good idea Leon?¡± she asked me to hand them over.


    I sighed.


    I knew it was risky, but I knew that Liz would support my actionspletely.


    ¡°since when did you start questioning me¡± I said to her walking through to the room. She stood back and didn¡¯t say anything.


    I walked in and found the guy standing looking at the room as Jayson yed with his toy car on the carpet.


    ¡°here I got you some clothes¡± I told him giving him the bags.


    Heughed to himself ¡°you didn¡¯t have to do that¡± I didn¡¯t say anything. I know I didn¡¯t have to, but I wanted to.


    ¡°there¡¯s also a shaver in there if you wanted to clean up a little bit¡± Jete said which only made all of us smile. Way to put it nicely Jete.


    I told Jete to keep himpany as I grabbed Jayson and his stuff since I was due at Liz¡¯s to take Jayson back.


    I packed him his bag and transferred him back to the car. I had to put in a new address since apparently Liz had gotten a new ce recently.


    I slowly drove through the streets and tried to locate her new ce.


    I didn¡¯t know what I expected but as soon as I arrived and was about to knock on the door it was opened and instead of seeing Liz, I was met with her best friend Jessica.


    Great.


    ¡°doughnuts won¡¯t get her back Leon¡± she snapped at me seeing the box of doughnuts in my other hand as I carried Jayson on my hip.


    Her attitude towards me only pissed me off.


    ¡°I don¡¯t have time for your bitchiness today¡± I said walked past her and going inside. The ce that Liz had bought was a small 2-bedroom house which I¡¯m pretty sure she is renting.

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    The design was basic so I¡¯m guessing she hasn¡¯t properly added her touch just yet.


    ¡°she¡¯s just getting ready you can either wait here or leave¡± Jess said from the doorway holding Jayson in her arms.


    I thought about it. But i wanted to talk to her so I will stay.


    I made my way upstairs and heard the faint sound of music ying in the room at the end. The door was slightly open, and I could instantly see her figure as she stood there in high waisted shorts that showed off her toned thighs.


    ¡°Liz¡± I said making her know that I was here. I didn¡¯t want her to catch me staring at her naked back like some creep.


    No matter how much I wanted to stare for a while longer. As soon as she heard my voice, she grabbed a t shirt quickly putting it on.


    ¡°you shouldn¡¯t be up here¡± she said walking out.


    Tough shit princess


    ¡°I know¡± I said watching her as she searched for something on her bed.


    I turned and looked into the bathroom and found her phone sitting on the table next to the small speaker where music was ying from.


    I grabbed it and walked towards her ¡°here¡± I gave her, her phone which she grabbed.


    She always would lose that phone.


    I followed behind her as she went to find our son. I smiled to myself when I saw her stare at the doughnuts that sat on the kitchen counter.


    I felt proud when I saw a ghost of a smile grace her lips before walking away and crouching down to grab Jayson.


    I stood against the door as she cradled the little guy in her arms kissing his little face everywhere.


    ¡°Did you have fun with your daddy jay jay¡± she asked him to ce him down on the ground. I tried not to get to affected by her saying ¡°daddy¡± but being a man, it was very hard.


    Pun intended


    ¡°see you next week Jay¡± I said kissing him slightly on his cheek as he sat on the counter with Liz feeding him strawberries.


    I let myself out not wanting to intrude in her time. I had business to attend do and I knew that for me to get Liz back I would need to be slow and calcting.


    Giving up was not on the cards.


    What was he ying at?


    How the fuck does he have time to be taking in homeless people off the streets when his family is falling apart. I¡¯ll admit it was something that I found to be very heart warming and kind but just not something I imagined him doing which is saying a lot.


    It¡¯s all over the news, Instagram and twitter where everyone is talking about the hero he is for taking in a homeless man. Is he stupid for letting a stranger in his house when our son is there.


    I will have to go over and assess the safety for my son to be staying over at his dads. But right now, I¡¯m at a meeting with boss.


    Raquel was working me hard ever since I started work again, It¡¯s stressful but worth it, if I can improve mine and Jayson¡¯s life.


    I have been asked to go on many podcasts and interviews on behalf of the magazine as well. It¡¯s not even that surprising that they all just found it as an excuse to bombard me with questions regarding my personal life. About Leon.


    I love speaking about my baby but having to talk about Leon, I have to be really careful what I say and I¡¯m already not very good at that.


    Co-parenting isn¡¯t as easy as you¡¯d think. Not when I still have feelings for him, and I have to walk inside a house that used to be my own home. But for Jason I needed to just put up with the pain so that he doesn¡¯t feel any.


    ¡°jay jay c¡¯mon why are you so difficult today¡± I said to him as I go full Usain bolt and sprint to catch him. He only had his nappy on as he ran around the house.


    I heard his giggles from inside the kitchen.


    ¡°don¡¯t you want to go see daddy¡± I said standing in front of him with my arms crossed.


    As per usual his eyes lit up when I said daddy. Leon has made a big change in his attitude towards his son which I am grateful for but in my dreams, I would¡¯ve wished that he did the same when we were together, and didn¡¯t cheat on me.


    He finally let me carry him back to the room to get him changed into one of Leon¡¯s outfits that he sent over. He¡¯s trying to turn my boy into one of those cool babies. Even bought him some tiny vans the other day.


    Once I finally got him dressed, I gave him a sweet, since that seems to calm him down and actually follow my instructions.


    30 minutester I was just pulling up to Leon¡¯s. Jayson was sleeping in the car seat.


    As soon as I cut off the engine the door to Leon¡¯s house swung open and Leon who was dressed in grey sweats and a thin ck t-shirt walked out.


    I pretended to be busy with my phone whilst he opened the door and started to unbuckle Jayson.


    ¡°can I speak to you¡± I asked Leon when he had Jayson in his arms.Content rights by N?velDr//ama.Org.


    Leon turned to me ¡°yeah suree in¡± he said slowly turning and walking into the house. I grabbed Jayson¡¯s night stuff and followed him inside.


    I saw Jayson sat in the living room already ying with his toys. Leon waited in the office for me, the door wide open as he stood by it.


    ¡°what was it you needed to talk about ¡°Leon said rounding the table and cing his phone face down on the table. One thing I liked about Leon, well above many other things is that he would give me attention when I needed it. If I wanted to discuss something with him, he would remove all distractions. I just wish he did that with Emma. That way, maybe we would still be together.


    When we were together, he rarely had his phone on him, it wasn¡¯t like me where I would always be posting on social media. There are many videos of Leon still on there where I would catch him eating, thinking, working and being a great boyfriend.


    His moments of poor judgement were never caught by me personally.


    ¡°when were you going to tell me about your new roommate?¡± I asked him. I left a whole week since the news broke out and I hoped he would at least tell me.


    ¡°didn¡¯t think you would want to know¡± he replies back. I could sense some attitude in the way he spoke.


    There he is again making me feel guilty.


    ¡°Of course, I would want to know, especially with Jayson staying over. Are you punishing me by intentionally putting our son in harm¡¯s way¡± I snapped back, he was really testing my patience today?


    Leon rolled his eyes before standing up instead of leaning on his desk.


    ¡°is this your way of telling me I can¡¯t see my own son, Liz¡± he may be a business schr but sometimes he can be fucking stupid.


    He¡¯s lucky I love him too much to take away his first born son.

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    ¡°I never said that Leon, I¡¯m just worried about Jayson and the fact that you didn¡¯t think it was important to tell me. That has me worried at what scheme your trying to pull here¡± by now we were close enough that I could push at his chest lightly.


    He suddenly grabbed my hand holding it at his chest. ¡°Jayson¡¯s safety is always my top priority Liz, Jayson and Harry get along really well¡± this was the first time that I had heard the guys name.


    All the news reporters were just calling him homeless man.


    I dropped my eyes and stepped back. Why was I never his top priority?


    ¡°I want to meet him¡± I spoke up after a few silent minutes.


    I would be the judge. I¡¯m not ignorant I know that homeless people are just like me and Leon but with different lives.


    Leon seemed more than happy as he pushed me out of his office. I tried not to be too affected by the heat that came across my chest at the touch of his hand on my back.


    I felt his finger slip through one of the straps on my dress. What was he ying at?


    ¡°Leon¡± I whispered only for him to move his fingers further.


    He didn¡¯t say anything. We finally made it into the dining area after looking around for Jayson.


    We found Jayson sitting on the table with harry sitting behind him on a chair as they did a puzzle on therge marble table.


    Leon¡¯s fingers left my back.


    ¡°harry, I want you to meet Charlize. She¡¯s my¡­ Jayson¡¯s mother¡± I picked up on the slip up Leon made but I ignored it and moved towards them.


    ¡°nice to meet you¡± I said sticking out my hand. He ced down a few puzzle pieces and took my hand.


    ¡°pleasure is mine, your little boy here is the reason I¡¯m even here so I should thank you¡± this made both me and Leon look over at our son who was watching our interaction with interest.


    ¡°doughnuts aye?¡± Imented when harry was telling about what happened.


    Iughed, doughnuts seemed to be the family favourite. Must run in the family.


    After a few minutes talking to harry and seeing how he was with Jayson my worries soon vanished as I was no longer thinking that any harm coulde to Jayson.


    I stood in the hallway putting on my shoes and jacket. Leon came over with Jayson in his arms.


    ¡°you could stay for dinner you know¡± Leon said staring over at me.


    Stay for dinner? Does he know it¡¯s 2. 30.


    I tried to not let it bother me. ¡°I have to go¡± I said simply. Knowing that the longer I stay here with him. The worse it will get.


    9 for effort though.


    ¡°Be a good boy okay, I will see you soon baby¡± I said kissing him on the cheek as I zipped up my coat.


    I tried to not let his hot gaze affect me too much, but it was difficult.


    I waved at the door as I got into my car. I wish the circumstances were different, but I couldn¡¯t forgive him this easy. He can fool the public but deep inside I¡¯m not sure that he¡¯s even changed.


    What¡¯s to say he won¡¯t cheat on me again once he gets bored.


    It¡¯s what they say isn¡¯t it, once a cheater always a cheater.


    From then our schedule was the same pretty much. We only really saw each other when dropping off Jayson and that was fine, I guess. As more time passes, I begin to miss him in ways I don¡¯t know if I can handle.Content ? N?velDrama.Org 2024.


    It hurts. Knowing that the man I love is so close yet he¡¯s still so far away.


    ¡°you bought him a car!!!¡± I practically shout at my brother as I leave Jayson in the living room. Somehow my brother decided to go shopping and not only buy himself clothes, shy jewellery and a Gi belt.


    He shouldn¡¯t be spoiling Jayson like this, he has to think of himself.


    ¡°he¡¯s my nephew, can¡¯t I treat him,¡± he asks, giving me that puppy eye look he perfected very early on when we were just kids.


    Now, what am I supposed to say.


    ¡°treating him is buying him a cuddly toy not a full electronic car and all of this,¡± I said going through the numerous bags he had brought back after his day out with Jayson. I had an early meeting this morning and he offered to babysit.


    I knew that he was only people kind and caring for us, but he really didn¡¯t need to spend all this money on us it just wasn¡¯t a great move on his part.


    ¡°you don¡¯t like the new purse I got you,¡± he says waving around the ck long purse that he bought from chanel.


    Of course, I fucking like it.


    ¡°You¡¯re impossible¡± I mutter walking through to the bathroom.


    All I heard was his stupidugh as he made his way back downstairs. Probably to go teach my baby how to drive his miniature car.


    I decided to take advantage of having my brother here, so I decided to take a well-deserved shower after the exhausting day I¡¯ve had.


    I let the water run for a bit as I removed my ne and rings and put them safely in a box on my table. I smiled to myself in the mirror as I heard the distantughter of my two boys.


    I must admit I wished Leon was there in the ce of my brother, but I knew that was just for dreams not for reality.


    I just began to unzip my skirt when suddenly I felt a hard rubber hand cover my mouth and I was instantly pulled back into a chest. A few months back I would have expected Leon to be behind some sick prank but this was way too real.


    I tried to elbow him, but it was toote.


    ¡°let¡¯s go see your little boyfriend downstairs shall we¡± he grinned ear to ear as he pushed me to walk out.


    My eyes suddenly widened realising what danger we were all in and most importantly Jayson. He was too young to be involved in all this. I could not put him in danger.


    ¡°No no please no don¡¯t hurt them¡± I cried struggling out of his hold. By the time we had gotten to the top of the staircase, George was standing at the bottom looking up to obviously see what was going on.


    God no.


    The original cheeky George I knew, was reced with anger and most importantly fear as he watched me being dragged by this man. He made a move to help me, but my scream stopped him.

 Chapter 11

    ¡°one more step lover boy and I¡¯ll drive a knife right through her ribs,¡± the attacker said pressing something sharp into my skin which caused me to scream.


    ¡°either we can alle to an agreement or my buddies join me, and we hurt your precious little boy¡± he added on. At the sound of my babying into this, I suddenly felt the need to see him. Was he okay, was he hurt?N?velDrama.Org is the owner.


    Not Jayson.


    ¡°save my boy¡± I mouthed down at George. I knew that the man behind me wouldn¡¯t see my mouthing to George, so I gathered this was my opportunity.


    I needed to save Jayson. I couldn¡¯t live with myself if I caused my baby boy harm, that could easily have been avoided. The pressure of the knife against my skin only reminded me of how serious this is.


    I could see the hesitation in my brother¡¯s eyes. George loved Jayson like his own, but I was his sister. No matter what issues we had as we grew up we were family.


    ¡°GO GEORGE!¡± I finally shouted. Fearing the othersing and hurting my family, not when I have to wait and watch. To see the light leave their eyes at my stupid behaviour.


    When George acted on my words the attacker pushed me down on the floor, knocking my head into the wall, hard. I scrambled for any type of weapon to hit him with, but he was already running down the stairs after my brother and Jayson.


    Luckily, I managed to grab onto his ankle dying in the time he got to my brother. The man fell t to the ground. Hitting his chin against the side of a table. His eyes shot back to me but instead of fear. I was relieved knowing that George and Jayson may have gotten away safely.


    I had to watch with tears as George ran out of the house with my boy in his arms. His eyes searching for mine. I had wondered if that was thest time I was ever going to see those precious green eyes.


    The sound of the car skidding out of the driveway was reced with the sound of my main door mming shut.


    The hallway filled up with the attacker¡¯s body, A royally pissed off face recing his previous sinister smile. I really didn¡¯t know what would happen to me but I had just hoped that Jayson was safe.


    If this was thest minute of my short life I would pray that both of them are okay.


    George point of view


    The minute I was on the road and I was bing more convinced that the man wasn¡¯t following me. I pulled up into my friend¡¯s house. I grabbed Jayson from the seat and ran to the door of my college friend¡¯s house. He lived not far from my sister¡¯s apartment.


    He opened the door and looked at me rmed as I anxiously held my nephew in my arms.


    ¡°please just take him for one hour, my sister is being attacked, I can¡¯t really exin it now,¡± I said running over and handing over Jayson to the man I¡¯ve known for years.


    He waspliant and there were no questions asked which relieved me because I didn¡¯t have time to exin and I think he knew that.


    When I was back in the car I drove back to her. I knew that she wanted us both out of there but I wasn¡¯t going to hide away and hope that those men don¡¯t kill my sister.  She wanted me to get her baby out of the house and now that he is safe I was about to make sure hose men pay for inflicting this fear into her.


    When I knew of the situation, I couldn¡¯t help but feel instantly guilty. There was me buying luxury gifts and unting it that I didn¡¯t think of the consequences of showing off our wealth. It was lesson I was taught by Leon. I should have known better.


    Leon may have cheated but he sure knows how to protect his family.


    By the time I got to the house, I didn¡¯t know what to expect. Seeing 3 ck cars sitting outside her driveway and the curtains closed in her house I knew it was a suicide mission walking in there.


    I had already called the police and god knows how long they would take to get here, hopefully, it¡¯s very soon.


    ¡°yes, I¡¯m outside, please hurry,¡± I said tapping my leg frantically as I was back on the phone with the police.


    Police sirens suddenly filled the street and even though they told me to wait I couldn¡¯t bear to watch.


    Why wouldn¡¯t they let me inside?


    I watched the policemen kick down the main door to the house and barge in. They ran inside shouting words forcing the attackers to stand down.


    At least they¡¯re not stupid to fight the police who are pointing their guns at them. Knowing that a single move could end their life.


    I gave the police a good 30 seconds before I was inside the house searching the rooms for my sister. I was surprised in myself when I passed the attackers who were being handcuffed by the police. I was pissed but my main focus was on Liz.


    ¡°Oh Lizzy,¡± I said falling to my knees and wrapping my arms around a tied-up Liz in the bathroom. She had her clothes torn and red bruises all over her arms, legs and neck.


    My worst fear.


    ¡°They didn¡¯t rape me, they didn¡¯t do it¡± she kept repeating as she rocked back and forth.


    I felt a sensation of relief at her words.


    I grabbed scissors from her bathroom drawer and cut the ties off and released her. As soon as her wrists were free she wrapped her arms around me. ¡°please tell me he¡¯s safe where is he¡± she was talking about Jayson.


    ¡°he¡¯s safe, c¡¯mon let¡¯s go, ¡°I said lifting her up and holding her waist as we walked out. We needed to get out of that apartment.


    Before we could leave, one of the policemen stopped us.


    e to this address if you want to ask us questions, we need to find her son first,¡± I told one of them writing down an address.


    One of the police officers hesitated butplied.


    I knew my sister better than anyone and I knew that the one person she needed right now was not here. Hate to admit it but I couldn¡¯t even be the one. It was him, it would always and forever be him no matter how much I hated him.


    Charlize POV


    As soon as George slowed to a stop I practically jumped out of the car and raced over to Mike, who stood at his entrance with Jayson by his legs.


    His big green eyes locked onto mine and I was overjoyed when he ran up to me. I bent down and picked him up cradling him to me. The smell of his scent was like a drug to me, one that I wanted to smell forever.


    ¡°mama,¡± he said into my neck. Poor baby probably didn¡¯t know what just happened.


    I didn¡¯t care that he was pressing his tiny fingers into my neck where I knew bruises were. I knew that this was worth the pain. Every sacrifice was worth the pain.


    ¡°Oh, honey I¡¯m so sorry. Please let me make you some tea¡± Helen saiding towards us. Helen was Mike¡¯s dear mother who has been a joy to have around when I need to concentrate on work and can¡¯t watch over Jayson.


    George stepped up, stopping her. ¡°maybe tomorrow Helen, I really should take her to see Leon,¡± he said thanking Helen for the kind gesture.


    I rolled my eyes. Pathetic I know, but he was right I needed him right now. No matter how much I resented the idea.


    When we got into his car, I directed George to the address of where he would be.


    ¡°I really don¡¯t want to talk about it,¡± I said well basically snapped at George as he asked me exactly what happened. I was not in the right mind to think about what just happened.


    There was only one thing I could think of. How weak I would feel if they had the chance to take advantage of me.

 Chapter 12

    They raided my jewellery selection, my high-end tech after punishing me for what I had done. But above all, they weren¡¯t here to rape me or sexually abuse me. They had some sort of morals about that.


    ¡°Just know I love you, Lizzy,¡± he said facing me.


    I sighed, cing my hand over his. ¡°I know George, and I love you,¡± I said to him thinking of how he saved me. Took my boy to safety and called the police.


    I know that most brothers would do that for their sisters but even though, I was thankful.


    I waited a few minutes after knocking, suddenly I was doubtinging here. What audacity do I haveing here when we¡¯re not even together.


    I turned around the same moment that the door swung open.


    ¡°Liz?¡± I heard his husky voice. From the sound of his voice, I gathered that he had just woke him up from a nap. I knew it too well.


    I tucked my hair behind my ear and faced him. I watched his eyes take in all of me. He stalled on Jayson in my arms before they narrowed harshly at my neck.


    Knowing him all too well, I ced Jayson down letting him run between Leon¡¯s legs and inside his house.


    ¡°Please, just hold me¡± I whispered looking up at him. I hated how I sounded so weak but there was nothing I wanted more than his arms around me. Even though I was now begging the man that cheated on me, used me and ruined me mentally.


    But I didn¡¯t have to ask this man twice.


    I instantly was pulled tightly into his embrace, feeling his arms tighten around my body. He brought me inside the house closing the door behind us with the simple push with his fingertips.


    ¡°I¡¯ll kill however did this to you¡± he whispered into my ear, his hand stroking up and down my back.


    ¡°don¡¯t you fucking worry, baby¡±


    I had no doubt in my mind.


    He cheated on me I know but that doesn¡¯t mean he doesn¡¯t still care for me. I¡¯d be stupid to ignore that factor. Because our love ran so deep that it would take a lot more than what we have been through to break us apart.


    The police were finally done questioning me about the attack. They wanted to know everything that I could remember. I think we all knew that they knew we had money and my brother unting it wasn¡¯t good timing.


    But it wasn¡¯t his fault, I guess I had iting.


    Leon walking them out as I sat down with Jayson. Heid his head on my chest and slowly was weing sleep with his light snores.


    The sound of the door closing and the steps of Leon getting louder made me look up.


    ¡°I¡¯ll fix you the guest room,¡± he said before disappearing again. All I could hear was the sound of him banging cupboards and walking around upstairs.


    I slowly made my way upstairs, taking Jayson to his room. His room which hasn¡¯t changed a bit ever since I left. The only thing that was different was the different pictures of me on Jayson¡¯s bedside table.


    I noticed that there was a new one, a picture I had taken with Jayson and posted online, I think it was one of my favourites.


    Jayson opened his eyes when I ced him on the chair. ¡°time to get ready for bed little guy¡± Leon said walking into the room with a change of clothes for Jayson.


    ¡°go shower, I¡¯ll do it,¡± Leon said not even looking at me. Jayson could only smile up at his dad, so I knew I didn¡¯t have to worry.


    My brother had dropped off a change of clothes and some random stuff that I would need. I was impressed that he remembered to bring all my skincare stuff. I just knew that it would all burn when touching my cuts.


    I walked into the shower room with my change of clothes. When the hot water hit my body, I instantly flinched as it washed over my bruises and cuts I has to turn it down.


    I still had shampoo in here that I could use, I¡¯m surprised he kept it. In terms of body wash however all there was left was lynx body shower that he would always use.


    I didn¡¯t mind using it. As soon as the manly aroma hit my nose I was hit with memories of Leon. The smell of Leon after he would shower with his hair still wet and his dark hair still wet from the shower.


    He was always the most handsome when he just finished the shower.


    The smell of him as he walked past me in the school hallway after showering before his next ss.


    Even the smell of Leon as he embraced my body lovingly. His soft hands running all over my body.


    This is wrong. He cheated on me, he ruined our family and yet here I am thinking of him as I stand naked in his shower using his stuff.


    I moved my fingers over the slight bruising on my neck and chest. How am I supposed to breastfeed with ugly scars all over me?


    I realised that I was spending way too much time in here, so I quickly finished up and got dressed.


    I put on the cropped jumper and shorts that my brother so kindly gave me and walked out. I was too busy towel drying my hair I bumped straight into Leon¡¯s back.


    Well done Liz.


    ¡°Sorry,¡± I said quietly before walking around him and going over to Jayson. He looked so peacefulying down in bed, with hisfy pyjamas.


    I walked out of the room and headed downstairs. Not much has changed since I was here.


    I made myself busy downstairs when Leon went in for his shower. He didn¡¯t try to push me to talk which was something I really appreciated right now.


    I walked around the house, everything seemed to have stayed the same. As I walked further into the lounge I smiled when I saw his zer and work shoes. Often, I would have to go around cleaning after Leon as he would leave things everywhere.


    I picked up his zer and brought it close to my chest, the strong scent came through and it was like smelling him. I quickly put it down when I realised that I probably looked crazy. Bat shit crazy.


    I walked around the kitchen before finally getting tired. Leon hadn¡¯te down yet, so I decided to just head to the guest room and sleep.


    The guest room was somewhere that we set up when we had guests over. I went over to the cupboard and grabbed the pillowcases and started making the bed.


    It would be so easy to just sleep in our old room, but I couldn¡¯t, my heart is too weak for that.


    I sat in bed with my phone trying to wee sleep, but I wasn¡¯t even surprised when I just couldn¡¯t close my eyes.


    I ended up turning my phone after telling mom I would go see her tomorrow. No doubt my brother filled her in on everything.Belongs ? to N?velDrama.Org.


    Iid on the bed just staring up at the ceiling. That was until I heard a loud bang.


    I shot up from my bed and walked out in the hall, firstly I checked Jayson and luckily, he was still sleeping silently. Next, I peeked inside Leon¡¯s room.


    I found Leon leant over his vanity, everything had been swiped off the table and all grouped up on the floor.

 Chapter 13

    ¡°Leon,¡± I saiding up behind him and putting my hand on his back.


    He flinched at my touch. ¡°what kind of man am I, Liz. If I hadn¡¯t fucked up, I could¡¯ve protected you¡± I sighed, I knew this would happen.


    I bent down and started to pick up the frames that had fallen on the ground. ¡°it¡¯s not your fault Leon, they were going to hurt Jayson it wouldn¡¯t have changed even if you were there¡± I said to him. It was true.


    From the look in his eyes, I could tell he wanted to ask a lot more questions and I wished I could find the courage to talk but right now it didn¡¯t seem that way.


    ¡°I¡¯m here, Jayson¡¯s still here there¡¯s nothing to worry about any more,¡± I told him. Leon looked at me like I was crazy.


    Before I could move, he pulled at my arm bringing me close. ¡°nothing to worry about¡± hew wrapped his arms around my waist. ¡°I could have lost you, both of you¡± he whispers.¡± Don¡¯t say I already have I don¡¯t need this bullshit I just need to know you¡¯re okay¡± he said ncing down at me.


    My heart was beating hard against my chest.


    ¡°Tell me you¡¯re okay so I don¡¯t have the urge to kill someone tonight¡± he whispers brushing his finger against my lips.


    ¡°I¡¯m okay¡± I finally said. He breathes deeply before finally releasing me. I stepped back slowly before disappearing out and back int the guest room. My heart racing and my breaths heavy.


    I heard another bang before I closed my eyes tightly and wished for sleep.


    I always wondered how girls got back with their husbands but now I¡¯m starting to realise that when you love someone that much its easy to forgive.


    I couldn¡¯t wait to get there, I had imagined it for so many weeks and finally, today was the day that I would get to see Leon. 6 months ago, Leon had me crying when he told me his parents were moving and that he would be going with them.


    We were both finishing college and trying to have a long distant rtionship, it was challenging but we loved each other.


    Leon has no idea that I¡¯ming today, and I n to give him one hell of a surprise.


    I arrived at the usual hangout space that him and his friends would stay. Kaleb, who was Leon¡¯s best friend and captain of the ice hockey team nned everything.


    I walked inside the diner and searched for him. Kaleb saw me first and winked over at me. I looked and recognised the dark hair and normal baseball cap of Leon. He even wore sses which was a change, but he looked even better.


    ¡°Hey, boys,¡± I said walking up to the group. Kaleb nudged Leon. He took one look at me and smiled but instead of being excited he just turned away.


    Uh what.


    ¡°Hello gorgeous, Leon¡¯s taken but I¡¯ll dly have you¡± one of the other guys reached for my hand pulling me to him.


    What was going on? Didn¡¯t any of them recognise me.


    I just stared at Leon. He must have felt my eyes on him because he stared back. Kaleb was sat next to him practically banging his head on the table with annoyance. I must admit I did go on facetime with him this morning. I did change my hair a bit, instead of my hair dyed blonde I changed back to my naturally dark brown hair.


    I also wore sses.


    ¡°Look you¡¯re cute, but I do have a girlfriend,¡± Leon said lifting his eyes from his phone. Good that you know that.


    At least he is loyal Liz, cut him some ck.


    I pulled away from the others walking close enough to stand between his parted thighs.


    He leaned back giving me a view of his fit body. He was actually here, after 6 months I could actually touch him. And boy is that what I did.


    I brought my hand up to grab the back of his head moving down to grip his neck. Finally, I got him where I wanted. His eyes took in my face, moving from my eyes and moving down.


    ¡°surprise baby,¡± I said as I felt his hands finally move to my waist.


    His eyes widened before he gripped my hips and pulled me straight onto hisp.


    ¡°Lizzy, you¡¯re actually fucking here shit,¡± he said pulling me tightly to his chest. My dark curls were gripped by his strong hands and he quickly imed my lips in abandon as his friends hollered.


    ¡°You fucking sly shit¡± he punched Kaleb on the shoulder.


    Leon kissed me hard and frantic. ¡°fuck I¡¯ve missed you,¡± he said wrapping me in a tight hug that made me smile wildly. God, do I fucking love this man.


    I woke up to the sound of crying, realising that I was dreaming of a past memory I quickly woke the fuck up and realised that I wasn¡¯t some girl in high school, I was a mother and my baby needed me.


    I through the nket off my legs and rushed into the room. I found Jayson quietly crying as he was being lifted into Leon¡¯s arms. His chest was bare, with a pair of shorts hanging low on his hips.


    ¡°I¡¯ve got you jay, daddy¡¯s here,¡± he said as lightly rubbed our sons back.


    Why couldn¡¯t we just be happy.


    Leon had agreed to stay with Jayson as I needed to calm my own mothers heart. What was supposed to be a quiet visit to my moms turned into a full-blown media frenzy.


    ¡°It¡¯s like they don¡¯t have a life¡± George says as he peeks outside from the window at mom¡¯s house. I didn¡¯t think it would be this bad but seems like they wanted to know what happened so they could be the first to report on it. A lot of people wanted to know why I was with Leon and I get that 100%


    This is why it¡¯s already the evening and I am still here.


    ¡°This is fucking rich¡± I mutter scrolling through Instagram and finding a video. George quickly ran over grabbing my phone.


    It was a video of Emilymenting on what she thought about everything. Her usual ck zer with her high ponytail as she walked from her car and into a restaurant.


    ¡°I only wish the best for Leon and his family in this time. Nobody deserves that and I hope Charlize gets all the support, but I think we all know she is one strong woman¡± I scoffed hearing her voice. Like she¡¯s a fucking saint.


    She seemed to finally use her brain over thest few months and stayed away from Leon, not like I cared anyway we were over he could have her. But she was clever enough to realise she was only a side piece to Leon.


    There¡¯s been lots of spection to whether they actually had sex, I even had no idea and frankly I don¡¯t want to know. Does cheating only count if you¡¯ve had sex or is it the flirting, the texts and the kissing because they definitely did that.


    ¡°Are you still working with Leon?¡± someone asked her. From my space on the sofa my ears perked up. ¡°Yes, but I haven¡¯t had directmunication with him and that¡¯s understandable. He loves his family and wants to build that again. That¡¯s all I will say, thank you¡± I can see why people liked her.


    She had a way with words I¡¯ll give her that and if she hadn¡¯t gone after Leon when she knew he was engaged I would have probably tried being friends with her.


    ¡°what a bitch¡± I heard mom mutter as she painted her nails at the table.


    ¡°mom!¡± Both me and George shouted at her. She just rolled her eyes and carried on.Belongs ? to N?velDrama.Org.


    I can see that it hurt her, it¡¯s clear that she wanted Leon all to herself and she had that for a little time, but Leon truly had distanced himself and I¡¯m proud that he is spending a lot of time with jay and its clear to a lot of people that he¡¯s creating a rtionship with him.


    I would like to get out of the house but at the same time I think it¡¯s good that Leon and jay spend as much time together.

 Chapter 14

    ¡°I don¡¯t care what time it is, you call me okay¡± Mom said wrapping her arms around me. I smiled knowing that mom would more than likely be worrying about me forever now.


    ¡°I love you mom¡± I said cing a small kiss to her cheek.


    I left with George as he agreed to drop me off at the house on his way home.


    When we arrived at home, I noticed a few of the lights were on. George dropped me off before heading home as well.


    I walked up to the door and pushed my key through. As soon as I walked inside, I was instantly met with the smell of cooking. It smelt like pasta and I would be lying if I said I want salivating right now.


    Leon had a few recipe¡¯s that he learnt from his family. I may have hated his father, but the man was a great cook. I still remember the time I met his parents for the first time.


    His mother was lovely, but Leon¡¯s dad obviously didn¡¯t think I was good for his son and made that obvious from our first meeting.


    Leon was a clever boy growing up, he had confidence, talent and he was destined for greatness and with that destiny I was not included ording to his father. I was a distraction and wasn¡¯t worth it. But Leon didn¡¯t care, he showed his interest in me from the very beginning and even though it started as a friends thing it transformed intote night talks, hanging out and even spending nights together.


    When Leon moved that really tested our rtionship. Its sad to know that we went through all of that and then now is when things fall apart.


    I walked into the house and found Leon in the kitchen sipping from a ss of wine, he normally did this when he was stressed that along with cooking. It was kind of his therapy.


    ¡°hi¡± I said standing by the door. The sound of my voice made him turn around, seeing him in sweats reminded me of a young Leon. One that hated wearing fancy suits and hated the mere sight of a tie.


    He nodded over at me before turning back to the stove.


    I would be lying if I said it didn¡¯t hurt.


    Deciding that he wasn¡¯t in the mood to talk and carried myself upstairs to check on Jayson. It was only 8 so he wasn¡¯t asleep yet, he was in his room ying with some toys. Jean who was our added help when jay was born was sitting quietly on her phone in the corner.


    ¡°no trouble I hope¡± I saiding over and kissing little Jayson on the cheek. Jean sat up noticing me.Content rights by N?velDr//ama.Org.


    I felt bad, I haven¡¯t really spoken to her since everything happened.


    ¡°A breeze¡± she said smiling at Jayson who was ying with his toy cars whilst a movie yed on the tv screen. Jean was a lovely Asiandy who previously was a nurse, now she helps out a lot with Jayson. Leon pays her so its obvious she would stay here with Leon.


    We sat down for a while before she was hugging me.


    ¡°how are you honey¡± she asked me pulling away. I sighed, I honestly don¡¯t know how I am. I actually feel empty and I haven¡¯t felt like this is a long time.


    When I was younger, I was a quiet girl and often found myself depressed. Leon¡¯s interest In me helped a lot and he brought me into a space that built my confidence and brought me many friends.


    ¡°I feel lost ¡°I told her simply.


    She held onto my hand ¡°that¡¯s understandable honey, you¡¯ve gone through a lot these past few weeks and nobody expects you to bepletely strong and move past it. Just know you have me; your family and Leon and we all love and want you to be happy¡±


    I nced at her when she said Leon. ¡°that man loves you Liz, you have to realise that. I know how hard it is to be betrayed like that, but he¡¯s worked hard to gain your trust again¡± she tells me.


    Jean was always a mother figure to me, and I respected her. I knew she wasn¡¯t siding with anyone she was merely speaking from her heart.


    ¡°I just think about it all the time, wondering if I was never enough for him¡± I even let a tear go at those words. A man can make you feel so special but then he can make you feel worthless.


    Jean wrapped me in her arms again. ¡°now wipe those tears and go talk to him. You two aren¡¯t in school anymore you need to talk it through and stop avoiding the obvious¡± she says as she goes to pick up Jayson as a yawn made its way through. Poor baby.


    ¡°the obvious being?¡± I asked her. She smiled facing me ¡°you two love each other of course¡± she said it so simply.


    Is that what people saw.


    Jean offered to get Jayson ready for bed so after removing my shoes and coat I made my way downstairs. When I walked into the kitchen, I found Leon sat at the kitchen bar with a te of pasta. He wasn¡¯t eating though he was kind of just staring at his phone, mindlessly scrolling through.


    I spotted a te of pasta on the seat next to him. My heart started to pump rapidly in my chest. Mustering up the courage I decided to pull out the seat and eat with him.


    I slightly brushed his shoulder as I got inside. I pushed his te closer to him.¡± It¡¯s getting cold¡± I said referring to his untouched food.


    My heart beats fast when I saw the smile on his lips. That smile could melt any girl.


    He slowly twirled the pasta and started to eat. There wasn¡¯t any talking, but it was peaceful.


    ¡°I¡¯ve missed this¡± he said after taking a sip off his wine. I stopped eating altogether. I didn¡¯t have the courage to look at him because those eyes are my weakness. If he missed this why the hell did, he fuck it up in the first ce.


    ¡°just don¡¯t¡± I warned him.


    Things were going so well.


    ¡°no, I will. I fucked up Liz I know that. I ruined everything and I will forever deal with that guilt, but I have missed this, and I won¡¯t stop telling you how much I fucking miss you¡± now hepletely abandoned his food and turned to face me.


    So much for the peaceful night.


    ¡°what¡¯s to say you won¡¯t do it again, when you realise, I¡¯m too boring, in not like them¡± I wouldn¡¯t normally refer to myself as boring, but this is what he does to me. he lifted my spirits up for many years only to knock me down in one go.


    He¡¯s ruined me. Where is my confidence.


    ¡°I never thought that Liz, do you know how fucking amazing you are. None of this was your fault it was all my doing and I¡¯m an idiot for not showing you that¡± yes you¡¯re a fucking idiot.


    I can¡¯t cry in front of him he will take my weakness and use it against me.


    Now I had lost all my appetite.


    ¡°I can¡¯t do this¡± I said finally making a move, I stood up from my seat moving around him. I wasn¡¯t even surprised when he grabbed my arm and brought me close.


    His eyes pierced into mine. ¡°I¡¯m not giving up on us Liz¡± he whispers gently in my ear. I took one look at regretted it. I knew that look in his eyes. He was determined and I knew that when he is determined he normally gets it. But this isn¡¯t some business deal this is something more than that.


    He knows that.


    The next week i had more meetings with work and more work to get done. It was a blessing in disguise to have a responsibility that didn¡¯t concern Leon or Jayson because every minute I spent at home. It was a constant reminder of what danger we were in.


    There was way too much evidence that leaked the guys to the crime which made it easy for the suspects to be charged with the crime which was also an additional blessing and it made me feel slight better knowing that they were going to be locked away.


    One weekter, George found me apany that fitted security in my studio. The owner of this studio came to see me personally and increased all security in the area. The old man was lovely and made sure that I was okay.


    Leon offered to help me out but with me trying my best by ignoring him and having George drop off Jayson. We barely had the chance to speak.

 Chapter 15

    I couldn¡¯t just let him back in my life so easily. Leon needed to earn my trust again and it wouldn¡¯t just happen overnight and he knew that.


    But ignoring him was going to be very difficult as an old friend from school was having a pregnancy reveal party.


    Kaleb and Hailey were my closest friends. Kaleb and Leon were inseparable when we all were at school together but ever since Leon focused on work with his new partnership, our old traditions seemed to have died out.


    I feel bad for not keeping in touch but luckily they were very understandable and still wanted both of us to be present when they reveal the gender to all of their friends.


    I finished getting changed and went to grab jayson from the lounge where he was sleeping. He woke up extremely early this morning so he was taking a short nap now before we had to leave.


    I walked out to the car and put him into the car seat before heading our one hour journey to the venue. Hailey owned a really beautiful beach house out of the city. Near the coast.


    Every so often I would check on Jayson but thankfully throughout the whole ride he just slept. Ironically like a baby.


    When we started to hit the coast he started to move more and finally wake up as the roads were less seamless and smooth and causing the car seat to press against his skin.


    I managed to park outside the house before getting out grabbing my gift and Jayson who¡¯s head was resting on my shoulder peacefully. I bnced him on my hip and walked up to the house. I could faintly hear music ying from inside and smell what I guess was a barbecue.


    I poked my head around the back and saw that a lot of people were already here.


    ¡°lizzy¡± I heard a voice say from behind me. I turned around and saw the beauty that is Hailey. She wore an A line dress and little converses as her bulging stomach took centre stage as she waddled over to me.


    I hugged her gently with jayson still on my hip.


    She returned the hug and kissed little jay on the cheek which had him shying away.


    I instantly felt guilty. ¡± that¡¯s what happens when you be a stranger¡± a much deeper voice said making its way over to us. Kaleb stood next to us with his charming smile.


    He looked handsome as always, he seemed to be sporting a beard recently.


    Proper dad look.


    ¡± you¡¯re here now though¡± hailey says as she seemed to notice my guilty expression as I looked at Kaleb. The 4 of us were the closest in the past, I didn¡¯t know what to do with everything going on. I wondered if Kaleb would take sides but now that Kaleb is staring at me I knew that Kaleb was prepared to maintain the same rtionship has had for many years. I felt blessed to have a friend like him.


    e I want to show you the room we made, I want your mothers expertise¡± she said pulling me along with her.


    This obviously wouldn¡¯t be their main home but I guess it would be right to have a room her when they visit. I guess they could benefit from a quiet ce away from the city and busy life of Kaleb with his popr bar right in the middle of the city thanks to Leon¡¯s great connections.


    She led me up the stairs and into a room. I noticed the bright walls and nice open windows along with a beige carpet. One of those extremely soft ones that felt like heaven under your bare feet..


    ¡± I can¡¯t wait to finally start decorating once I know the gender¡± she says walking around the room admiring her work. I can understand that, I was the same when I was waiting.


    ¡°you not doing a gender neutral room, you know that¡¯s the trend now¡± I said as I traced my fingers along the cot she had in here.


    She scoffed ¡± nope, my baby will either be a girl or boy nothing else. When they get older I will let them choose whatever they want to be or do but I¡¯m not confusing the poor child straight out the womb¡± I smiled at her words.


    Of course.


    A few seconds passed and I instantly knew that the conversation was going to change to me. I have only really spoken to Jess about mine and Leon¡¯s problems. After experiencing first hand back in school. I didn¡¯t want to stress out a heavily pregnant best friend of mine. ¡± how are you ?¡± she suddenly asked.


    I smiled, of course she didn¡¯t just drag me up here to show me this empty room.


    ¡± managing¡± I answered. ¡± I still love him which makes it impossible but he really did a number on me, all I ever wanted was to be happy with him and our son and he ruined that¡± Hailey obviously sensed me getting all emotional she rushed over hugging me tight.


    She rubbed my back ¡± whatever your decision is Liz I support you, you deserve everything you dreamed about don¡¯t ever settle for less and I mean that¡± she whispered into my ear.


    I breathed a sigh of relief as we pulled apart. Mostly because herrge belly was pressed against my stomach and I was scared that it was painful for her.


    I linked my arm with hers as we went back down to the party. People continued to file in, some of them I recognised as people from school.


    As I recognised more people I felt a dark cloud wash over the room, My mood plummeted instantly when I realised why.


    Many things changed since school and even though I was happy to see so many familiar faces I couldn¡¯t but think about Luke.


    Luke was the funny guy back in school, he was earning a lot of money selling designer sneakers in school, he was like our very own business guru and Leon and him often worked together. Leon often liked to contribute his wealth and sess to Luke.


    A year into uni, Luke got involved in a car crash travelling back from a trip to new York. He collided with a motorcycle on the motorway andter died in hospital after losing too much blood. It really hit all of us in school especially Leon who spent hours crying alone in his room.


    I made a mental note to visit the cemeteryter just so that I could visit him. Pay my respects.


    It wasn¡¯t long before Leon arrived. I was leaning against the dinner table talking with an old friend when he finally entered. Just like a ma everyone¡¯s eyes moved with him. Mine followed him with every step.


    I watched as guys called out to him but instead of stopping to speak to them, Leon rushed straight to Jayson who was enjoying a fresh bottle of milk that I brought with me. Once Jayson spotted his father who bent down to his level he grinned enthusiastically which had Leon mirroring his expression.


    I physically had to turn away at how painful it was to see.


    But thankfully Kaleb entered with his father and brought all our attention to him.


    ¡± reveal time¡± Kaleb¡¯s dad shouted gathering everyone around. At his words we all crowded around a bunch of huge balloons near the cake and waited patiently.


    I watched Kaleb wrap his arms around Hailey as they waited patiently to learn more about their baby. My mind instantly drifted to the moment I find out the gender of my own baby. It was just the two of us out in the city but I preferred it like that. The intimacy is what made it so special.


    Leon would always try to surprise me and do the little things yet it meant so much to me.


    I watched with a smile as the balloons all popped revealing a beautiful bright pink powder that covered the couple entirely. It surrounded them both and had us all pping.


    Hailey screamed as the guys patted poor kaleb on the back. Good luck with that, I thought.


    I¡¯m sure he will enjoy every second but I can imagine that this girl is going to have a very strict daddy. I¡¯ll be lucky if he lets my boy y with her.


    The rest of the party we all socialised and spoke about so many different things. Sooner orter everyone was having pictures taken with the photographer. I was more than happy to take pictures with the two uing parents.


    But my mood soon shifted when I realised what was happening next. The family pictures.


    ¡± it¡¯s one picture liz¡± Kaleb whispered into my ear as he obviously saw the worry and dread on my face at the prospect of being close to Leon.


    Finding the courage I followed after Jayson and Leon as we all walked up to get into frame for the photographer.


    ¡± you have a beautiful family ¡± the photographer said urging us to stand closer. I currently had jay on my hip but had to shift him since my arm was getting tired from holding him for long as the photography suggested that he changed his lens.N?velDrama.Org is the owner.

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    ¡°let me¡± Leon said turning his body, he was already reaching out to grab Jayson before I could even realise what he meant.


    I decided to let him, I knew we had eyes on us and I didn¡¯t need everyone knowing our business and having an opinion.


    When Jayson was securedfortable with Leon, Leon brought his hand around my waist pulling me in softly. I smiled for this moment like we weren¡¯t broken, like we were the picture perfect family.


    Click


    Click


    Click


    ¡°send that to be bro¡± I heard Leon say as I walked away. I refused to look behind me. To see the look on his face.


    A part of me wants that picture as well but at the same time I feel like I¡¯m just punishing myself by doing that.


    I moved into the lounge and sat with some people who I knew vaguely. They were friendly enough to involve me in their conversation. I was enjoying it until Leon stepped inside. I trusted the people around me. That was until I saw each of them excuse themselves and leave me alone with him.


    When they were all gone Leon wasted no time at all.


    ¡± why are you avoiding me¡± He asked like the question wasn¡¯t obvious in the slightest.


    I honestly couldn¡¯t believe that, that wasing out of his mouth. I shifted in my seat I really didn¡¯t want him to do this here, no fucking way.


    ¡± I¡¯ve been busy¡± now he was the one scoffing. Telling Leon I¡¯m busy is a stupid move because we all know who works harder out of the two of us.


    Him


    Every single time.


    I just wished he worked as hard on our rtionship.


    I stood up abruptly ¡°not the ce or time Leon ¡± I said moving past him only to be pulled back.


    He bent down ¡°when is the time then¡± I thought for a moment. If I knew trust me I¡¯d tell him.


    ¡± I don¡¯t know¡± with that I ripped my arm out of his hold and made my way over to the girls who watched everything with their curious eyes.


    ¡°To Liz and her sess,¡± Jessica said raising her ss. I watched my beautiful best friend stand with her eyes bright and proud.


    I had just finished listening to thetest review of our magazine and I was personally sang high praises for the turn out of the magazine.


    ¡°To Liz¡± the girls cheered for me.Content rights by N?velDr//ama.Org.


    Jessica had organised a break in Italy for all of us. she was adamant that I needed some time away from all the stress of Leon. I really appreciated the effort and I loved her for looking out for me however I desperately wanted to be back with my son.


    He¡¯s growing up so fast and I¡¯m struggling to keep up with him. Leon was strict on having him while I was away. originally, he was going to stay with my mom, but he was adamant on having him.


    Jessica had the act for organising things like this for me. How she managed to fit it in along with her work was beyond me. I was thankful that Jessica and Hailey got on so well. They were my friends from different times in my life and I loved them equally as much.


    ¡°who knew that the Book worm would be editing a whole damn magazine¡± Hailey said taking a sip from her ss.


    The girlsughed; I was instantly brought back to the old memories of being in school. I¡¯ve always loved books and writing; it was only when I met Leon, that he said that I should start writing.


    Those were the times when Leon looked out for me. life was simple and he was always looking out for my future.


    ¡°Thanks, girls, it¡¯s been amazing here I¡¯m really thankful,¡± I said to them honestly feeling grateful to have them supporting me. They just smiled back at me.


    ¡°I bet you can¡¯t wait to see Jayson tomorrow¡± Jessicamented as she took a sip from her wine ss.


    Of course, I think this is the longest I¡¯ve been away from Jason and it sucks that I still have to wait till tomorrow.


    This whole trip I¡¯ve managed to keep my thoughts away from Leon, Haley had a strict rule of no social media so I wouldn¡¯t see anything. I guess that was a good idea although I missed any posts or videos of Jason.


    One thing I¡¯ve noticed recently is that Leon likes to capture Jayson with pictures and videos. I don¡¯t mind Jayson being online just as long as its nothing too private.


    ¡°I just want to see him now¡± I groaned annoyed.


    ¡°well let¡¯s go back now. Once you get to sleep it¡¯ll be time to see him¡± she has a good point. Even when I wake up, I still have to wait a few hours while we travel back.


    We all got up thanking the waiter as we passed and walked back to the hotel. The hotel wasn¡¯t far from here, so we were able to just walk.


    When we arrived, I went straight to the bathroom to take my final bath.


    After spending a good 10 minutes soaking in there I finished up and joined the girls in the room.


    ¡°I¡¯ll never get tired of that bath, how you managed to afford this ce Hailey is astounding,¡± I told her towel drying my hair and joining her.


    ¡°yeah me either,¡± she said hesitantly.


    Her hesitant tone piqued my interest ¡°what?¡± I asked her.


    She closed her eyes muttering something. ¡°you¡¯re going to hate me¡± she said a bit louder this time.     ¡°originally we were going to stay in a hotel that I found since all the nice ones were gone but Kaleb the big baboon spilt to Leon and the next thing, I know we have a reservation at this hotel¡±  She rushed out nervously. I closed my eyes.


    Brilliant. Just when I thought this trip was free of Leon.


    ¡°I thought this was a trip to forget about Leon, now you¡¯re telling me he paid for all of this¡± a deadly silence filled the room at my outburst.


    She stood up ¡°I¡¯m sorry okay, it was toote to cancel or change ¡°she defended herself.


    ¡°Is that what he told you¡± Iughed sarcastically.


    I know I was being ridiculous but how the hell am I supposed to move on with my life when like always he has a hold over me my life.


    ¡°Liz calm down honey,¡± Jessica saiding to my aid.

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    When jess took a protective stance between me and Hailey mymon sense appeared.


    How could I be so stupid to argue with Hailey when first of all she¡¯s pregnant and this could definitely stress her and the baby.


    It¡¯s not her fault, these are my issues.


    ¡°Hayles I¡¯m sorry,¡± I said holding onto her arms rubbing them gently. She breathed out a sigh of relief.


    ¡°it just hurts Liz¡± she let her emotions out ¡°I¡¯ve been with you and Leon through everything. I hate to see you hurt and I just want you to be happy¡± even jess was shocked to see Hailey suddenly break down in tears.


    ¡°I know,e here I really am sorry¡± I brought her in for a hug rubbing her back soothing her little cries.


    ¡°I hate being so damn emotional,¡± she said as she hupped. Giggles filled the room.


    ¡°group hug¡± Jen, my friend from work sang out running over.


    Jen was always great at lifting up the mood. Sooner orter we all started to settle down getting into the big king-sized bed and chatting about random things. Nonsense really.Content ? N?velDrama.Org 2024.


    Mostly about Hailey and her pregnancy. I listened along with them and gave her advice on what I had learnt with Jayson.


    ¡°I can¡¯t really exin it, but you think about how scary and real delivering a baby is, but you start to have a really strong connection with her. It¡¯s your duty to deliver her into the world and that fear is reced with a mothering strength¡± I exined to her as I turned to her stroking her belly.


    Her eyes lightened up ¡°is that how you felt with Jayson¡± I nodded.


    Delivering Jason matured me up pretty quickly and the same for Leon he rose to the asion pretty well and I expected nothing less from him.


    It¡¯s just a shame he had to ruin it.


    My nerves were up to the roof as we waited to collect our bags so that we could get out of here.


    ¡°what are you doing jen¡± Jessicaughed whilst watching Jen open up her suitcase, digging through it.


    On her hands and knees and everything.


    ¡°have you seen the weather I need my raincoat,¡± she said briefly looking up at jess, her hands still working inside her suitcase.


    I looked out one of therge window¡¯s and she was right. It was a reality check from the beautiful sunny days we spent in Italy.


    ¡°you¡¯re ridiculous¡± Jessica retorted.


    Once Jen had her coat on and was ready to go, we all wheeled out cases to the exit. Kaleb wasing to pick us all up dropping us off one by one.


    Kaleb was originally excited to have some time for himself but as the days progressed, he soon realised he needed to have Hailey at his side.


    Which is why he was adamant on picking us up.


    When I saw Kaleb waiting for us, I excused myself to use the toilet. ¡°Jessica sent me a brief nod as I walked away.


    She¡¯s not stupid she knows I didn¡¯t want to be there and when Hailey and Kaleb reunited. Every time it¡¯s like a stab to the heart knowing that would have been me and Leon.


    I won¡¯t admit it to anyone but day by day I was bing weaker. Seeing him with Jayson was everything I ever wanted.


    I joined them in the car soon after ¡°Hey Kaleb¡± I said kissing him lightly on the cheek. His hand was linked with Hailey over the middle console.


    ¡°shall we n more long trips away from the boys,¡± I said smirking at Hailey who just shook her head in amusement.


    Riling up Kaleb was always my favourite pass time.


    ¡°if away from the boys you mean in the next room, go for it,¡± he said shrugging his shoulders.


    He started up the car ¡°Thand sounds nice girls¡± I turned to jen and Jessica with a evil grin.


    Kaleb groaned ¡°don¡¯t make me kick you out of my car Lizzy,¡± he said staring at me through the rear-view mirror.


    I just giggled finally sitting back and securing my seatbelt.


    After dropping off Jen it was my turn. Instead of dropping me off at home we were at Leon¡¯s ce since I was desperately needing to see Jayson.


    ¡°Go get em,¡± Kaleb said pulling up to Leon¡¯s drive.


    I smiled before exiting to car grabbing my suitcase. I sent them a little wave as I walked up to the door. My heart was beating so fucking fast.


    I rang the doorbell waiting for someone to open the door.


    My eyes lifted when the door opened expecting to see Leon or Jean someone but came with nothing.


    ¡°Mama!¡± the small adorable voice of my son said.


    When my eyes drifted down to him my hand pping over my mouth. I leave for a week and this is what happens.


    I saw Leon in the distance standing there proud.


    ¡°go to mama jay¡± he called. Jayson looked back at Leon and fully broke into a smile. What my son did next was beyond all my expectations.


    Jason stuck his hand down to his sides before taking small yet monumental steps forward. He stumbled slightly forcing me to drop my bags and reach for him.


    He even went as far as sticking his hand out and motioning me to stop.


    ¡°Mama no¡± he shouted in that adorable voice of his. I physically couldn¡¯t believe that my body was speaking and walking at the same time.


    I couldn¡¯t contain the smile. This is onemitted baby.


    After a few little steps, he reached me. I instantly picked him up bringing him toy chest. His tiny hand ced itself on my chest.


    I¡¯m sure he could feel my heart beating rapidly.


    ¡°You surprise me every day,¡± I said kissing his head. He giggled as I ticked him lightly. His giggles had both me and Leonughing. Loving the sound of our son happy andughing.


    I pushed my pride to side looking over at Leon, looking handsome as always. He looked ready for work. I guess I came at the right time.

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    ¡°thank you,¡± I said. He nodded at me but kept his lips together and continued to watch us.


    I pulled Jayson in hugging him again. He has no idea what he does to me, he really is my everything.


    I sat down with Jason as we watched Leon get ready to leave with me.


    I was brushing Jayson¡¯s hair when I caught sight of Leon shrugging on his zer and doing his tie.


    I sighed, watching him get ready for work was something I enjoyed. I quickly looked away when his piercing eyes connected with mine in the mirror. Almost like he felt me watching him or rather hoped that I was.


    He joined me and Jayson after. I was still here because Leon had offered to take us back home.


    ¡°congrattions Liz¡± I looked up and Leon stood before me with a box all wrapped up with a gold ribbon tied over it.Belongs ? to N?velDrama.Org.


    I looked at him confused. ¡°your magazine, it¡¯s just a little something ¡°he exined to me.


    I shook my head ¡°I don¡¯t need this, don¡¯t waste your money on me¡±


    His intense gaze was enough to make me give in. ¡°thank you¡± I said taking it from him.


    ¡°want to help me open it, Jayson,¡± I said cing the box on myp. Jayson smiled proudly and started to help me open it.


    Leon left us to continue privately.


    When the wrapping was off, I opened the box expecting some sort of jewellery but was pleasantly surprised at what was inside.


    Inside was a beautiful ck monochrome pen that looked expensive.


    Attached was a little card.


    Your sess should be celebrated. I want you to know how proud I am of you for reaching your goals Charlize. You were destined to be a writer and bing an editor for a well established magazine is a step in the right direction and I hope you continue on with your passion.


    Love, Leonardo


    ¡°Daddy,¡± Jayson said his fingers tracing over Leon¡¯s name at the bottom of the card.


    ¡°Yes Jayson, daddy¡±


    As the word left my lips, My eyes lifted and locked onto Leon¡¯s piercing gaze from afar.


    Weaker.


    Every day I be weaker to his ways.


    This is the first time I¡¯m going shopping for such a long time it actually feels weird. Normally I shop for Jayson buying him clothes since the boy never seems to stop growing.


    I will do shopping online when there¡¯s sales but for going out and actually going shopping this is the first time in long time.


    Jayson was with my mom today. I took the train into the city to do my shopping ill probably end up getting a taxi on the way back depending on how much I ended up buying.


    I passed one of the stores which had a pair of sandals disyed. I checked the price tag and since I didn¡¯t have a problem with that price range, I picked it up heading straight to the cashier.


    ¡°would you like a loyalty card¡± the cashier woman said. She showed me one of their cards, but I shook my head. I doubt ill need it I won¡¯t be shopping here that much.


    I exited that store going onto the next.


    I walked into Selfridges. I had seen online that there was a new fragrance by Chanel. I used to wear a lot of perfume when I was with Leon but weirdly stopped.


    I grabbed one spraying some on my wrist and smelling it. ¡°That¡¯s our newest one, it¡¯s very popr with women your age at the moment¡± she spaced off for a few seconds ¡°well some young girl bought one earlier¡±


    I don¡¯t think there is any limit on what age you can buy and wear perfume. I think it brings you a whole identity.


    ¡°I¡¯ll take it, actually ill have 3 of them¡± I said thinking of the girls. This is just the start of my way of thanking them for the past few days.


    She walked away going to do just that. I waited at the checkout to pay for them. She ced them in a small Selfridges bag handing them over to me. ¡°pleasee again¡± she called as I took it from her.


    I smiled weakly at her.


    I walked around for a while, before arriving where the handbags were. My eyes instantly drifted to this beige signature Gi bag. My fingers grazed over the front peaking inside. It was quite spacious, and it had little sections which I could use.


    I love it already.


    ¡°are you interested in this bag¡± one of the workers saiding over to me. I looked down at my Zara bag. I needed a change and I think this would be a great way to treat myself for my sess.


    I took one look before nodding my head ¡°does ite in ck?¡± I asked. I¡¯ve always liked ck bags since you can pretty much wear them with everything.


    ¡°yes, it alsoes in a bigger size if you¡¯re looking for that¡± she showed me a slightly bigger version of the same bag.


    It was a lot more spacious, but I think I preferred the smaller size.


    ¡°I will go and bring one to the till, please feel free to look around we have a lot of new products in store today¡± she pointed over to the stand with many wallets and shoes.


    I don¡¯t think I should be spending this much at Gi. The bag itself is far too expensive not something id normally buy.


    You¡¯d think that being with a sessful man I would be used to having these luxuries but, in all honesty, I met Leon when we were both studying. He was saving up for his business and didn¡¯t have the time to shop like that.


    I think the most expensive thing he ever got when we were together was the ring.


    I had a quick look around to satisfy them. As I looked around, I spotted a ck belt. I had seen this many time on influencers online and always liked them.


    I picked a ck one up which had a gold buckle in the middle.


    ¡°still using your ex¡¯s millions, how embarrassing¡± I turned to the voice, I spotted two women looking at me with disgust.


    They stared at the belt in my hands and no doubt saw me get a bag.


    ¡°you don¡¯t know anything¡± I said turning away. I¡¯m not going to talk with these ignorant people.


    I¡¯m having a good day shopping I don¡¯t want this mood to drop just because of some few words.

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    ¡°were not stupid. Probably don¡¯t know how to survive for yourself. Without him you would have ever been able to afford such luxuries¡± they retorted. Seems as though they weren¡¯t nearly done with me.


    I stood my ground sighing deeply.


    I turned to face them so I could give them a piece of my mind, but I was interrupted before I even had chance to open my mouth.


    ¡°if you weren¡¯t stupid, you would know that she has a sessful published book. Can¡¯t women treat themselves when they seed or do, they have to rely on their husbands¡± the words were not as vulgar as the ones I was about to spit.


    There was ss in the way they were said.


    I followed the voice and met the piercing eyes of Emily. ¡°we didn¡¯t mean it like that, we¡¯re sorry¡± I scoffed. So, what did they mean by that?


    ¡°think its best if you leave¡± Emily said. The two women quickly walked past us leaving the storepletely.


    I stood there registering what just happened.


    ¡°Thank you¡± I said moving past her and heading to pay for my shopping.


    ¡°Charlize I would really like to talk with you, privately¡± Emily said from beside me as the woman kindly packaged my shopping.


    I closed my eyes briefly. ¡°just because you helped me out back there doesn¡¯t mean were fine¡± I said turning to her. Making it clear I was not ready.


    ¡°I know, I don¡¯t expect us to be close I would just really like to talk with you, over coffee perhaps?¡± with the feeling of peoples eyes watching the wholemotion I gave in.     As soon as we sat down someone came to ask for our orders.


    ¡°I¡¯ll have a Caffette with soya milk¡± I said as Emily gave her order as well.


    I noticed that Emily always spoke with ss and grace, I just wished she would act that way as well.


    ¡°congrats on your book, I¡¯ve heard its sold out online¡± she says cing her phone in her bag. At least I know she¡¯s going to give me her full attention.


    I smiled lightly. My publisher called me this morning to tell me the great news. She advised me to have my book avable online saying I would get the most sales from that method. She was right.


    ¡°what did you want to talk about, I know its not about my book¡± I said cutting straight to the chase.


    I was not nning on staying here long.


    ¡°you¡¯re right, I¡¯ve been meaning to talk o you for a while, but I also wanted to give you space¡± how kind I thought.     She stared at me; I could see the guilt in her eyes, but I wasn¡¯t going to be weak in front of her.


    ¡°I personally want to apologise for everything. I¡¯m not stupid I knew of your rtionship with Leonardo. We have been in business together for a while and I misread everything¡± I fidgeted underneath the table.


    This would be the first real time I¡¯ve really spoken about it this deeply.


    ¡°did you not think it was serious, did Leon tell you that¡± I snapped at her, I wanted to know what she meant by that.


    Our drinks came interrupted what could have been a heated discussion. As my drink was ced before me, I realised here is not the time to be acting like this.


    She took a little sip of her drink. ¡°Leonardo was a great friend to me. this is no excuse, but I was going through a hard time with my family and he made me forgot about my problems. We flirted asionally and it was often fabricated to be more than what it really was with the media¡±


    I clenched my fists against the chair I didn¡¯t need the media to add intriguing titles, I saw it with my own eyes.


    ¡°I was the one who kissed him, and even when he stopped me and said no, I carried on and that is totally my fault¡± I listened to her carefully.


    I feel sad that she thinks its all her fault, she¡¯s taking in all the me. Parts of my wonder if Leon put her up to this.


    ¡°what else has Leon told you to say. No matter what Emily don¡¯t let him force you to lie, it isn¡¯t good for you ¡°I have no idea why I was being nice.


    I should be furious¡±


    ¡°NO!¡± she blurted ¡°I haven¡¯t spoken to him since you confronted us¡± this made my look at her.


    She took another sip leaning forward ¡°as you know we spent a lot of time together and I can say 80% of that time we were talking about you¡±


    Probably talking about how much of an idiot I am.


    ¡°Leon felt lonely. he spentte hours in the office working because you barely had time for him, I don¡¯t think he was ready for a family then¡± ready? Did he think I was ready? To do it all on my own like that is he fucking crazy.


    I didn¡¯t know what to think of this.


    ¡°I¡¯m not here to cause any more problems, it actually pains me to see the impact I had on your family Charlize¡± she went as far as reaching over the table and grabbing my hand.


    I stiffened. ¡°I truly am sorry for everything Charlize, but you have to know we never got intimate like that. I know you think we had sex but that never happened¡± she dered to me.


    Thosest few words made my whole-body freeze. I actually feel sick to my stomach. If they didn¡¯t do anything why didn¡¯t he just say so instead of me thinking he fucked her.


    The sound of her phone ringing brought us out from our little moment.


    She reached into her bag and pulled out her phone.


    ¡°Hello¡± she said pressing her phone against her ear.


    ¡°what did you mean did you send him the contract¡­ did he have a reason why he didn¡¯t like it¡± she briefly looked at me after those words.


    ¡°he is being ridiculous, no don¡¯t do anything yet we will have to re-evaluate the terms¡± she said a few other things before hanging up.Belongs ? to N?velDrama.Org.


    She slowly ced the phone down staring out.


    ¡°this won¡¯t work¡± she rubbed her forehead like she was trying to get rid of a headache, I¡¯m more than sure that¡¯s exactly what she was doing.


    A part of me felt sorry for her.


    ¡°he won¡¯t agree to anything I put forward and he just shoves all my ns and ideas t the side, he is being extremely reckless, and our sales are a result of that¡± I stared at her.

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    I knew who she was talking about.


    Leon isn¡¯t someone to let business and his personal life get involved, or that¡¯s what I thought.


    There was me thinking of having a rxing shopping day all to myself.Belongs ? to N?velDrama.Org.


    ¡°where are you going?¡± she asked seeing me stand up from the table. I bent down to grab my bags.


    ¡°To Leon, at this rate I¡¯m your only hope¡± I stared to walk away from the table but once I realised, she wasn¡¯t following me I turned on my heel.


    I spared her a look ¡°Are youing or what?¡± at my words she quickly grabbed her things and following me.


    ¡°where¡¯s Leonardo,¡± Emily says walking up to Leon¡¯s assistant who looks like shit I can see the bags under her eyes and she just looks exhausted.


    Makes me wonder what Leo is doing, is he the cause of his staff looking so dead.


    ¡°His office, he hasn¡¯t had lunch yet either,¡± she tells Emily. I checked my watch; it was already 4 in the afternoon has he really not eaten at all. Surely, he¡¯s had breakfast. He is a good cook after all I had hoped he had a healthy breakfast.


    Just because I hate him at the minute doesn¡¯t mean I don¡¯t care for him, after all, he was my Leon and still is the father to my baby.


    ¡°Tell catering to fix him up something, maybe he will eat after we¡¯ve spoken to him¡± Emily carries on talking to the assistant.


    Even though I should be furious that this woman is caring for him like that I¡¯m just happy that someone else is looking out for him, because honestly, I do care for that idiot of a man.


    It wasn¡¯t long before they had brought up food for him to eat. It was a sub sandwich with all the good stuff inside.


    ¡°I¡¯ll go in first; he might get pissed if he sees you¡± Emily nods her head in understanding telling me to go inside.


    I grabbed the food and pushed his office doors open.


    I wasn¡¯t surprised to see him behind his desk flicking through a pile of documents, a pair of eyesses covering his eyes and his zer jacked removed from his shoulders.


    ¡°Liz, what are you doing here¡± he quickly got up pushing his chair back and walking towards me. before he could even reach me, I pushed his lunch into his chest.


    Any closer and ill crumble.


    ¡°you came to bring me lunch?¡± he asks confused. I don¡¯t me him it¡¯s probably been 2 years since I¡¯vee and done this for him.


    I shook my hand ¡°I came here to knock some sense into you¡± he stared at me for a few moments before sighing. ¡°she¡¯s got some nerve; she shouldn¡¯t have even spoken to you I¡¯m sorry ¡°he starts to apologise. I guess he knew that Emily spoke to me.


    I held my hand up ¡°Don¡¯t me her, this doesn¡¯t mean I forgive you or anything I just don¡¯t want you fucking up your business¡± I said taking a step back.


    His eyes snapped up to meet mine. A pissed look crossed his features ¡°you¡¯re my business Liz, I don¡¯t want to work with her because it reminds me every single damn day how much I¡¯ve fucked up¡± I wanted to snap this after his first few words.


    If I was his business, he wouldn¡¯t have fucked up in the first ce.


    ¡°even I can see that you two are great for business, she¡¯s clever and knows what she¡¯s doing you have to work together otherwise your business will¡± a deafening bang broke throughout the office. Leon had mmed his hand down onto his desk.


    He was pissed


    ¡°my business will what. I don¡¯t care what happens to this fuckingpany if by stopping working with her I have the smallest chance of getting you back I will do it¡± I stood still registering his words.


    His passion was always something I found attractive. He is really willing to risk his business for me.


    ¡°are you fucking stupid, don¡¯t risk this just for me¡± I snapped at him. How can he be so fucking reckless?


    He stepped towards me ¡°I can find another partner, why are you sticking up for her anyways¡± he asks confused.


    I breathe a deep breath ¡°I¡¯m not but she¡¯s good for thispany, she ruined my family, but I can clearly see she cares for you and knows the opportunity of working with you. So, stop being stubborn and work it out¡± now I was a few centimetres away from him.


    I finished my pointing at his chest.


    ¡°this is your future. I don¡¯t want to start telling our son that his dad gave up easily ¡±


    He suddenly grabbed my fingers pulling me closer ¡°maybe it¡¯s time you listen to your own words, are you ready to give up on me?¡± his words were like there were pinching at my heart.


    He was right, I was the one giving up, but he can expect me to forgive him this easily.


    I pushed him away. ¡°I didn¡¯te here to speak about us. I came here to tell you that you need to be mature and do what¡¯s right. Your staff look like they need a serious rest your actions are taking a toll on them¡± as you can see, I moved the conversation alone swiftly.


    Things will only get worse if we continue speaking about us. whatever we are.


    ¡°I¡¯ll drop jay off at your house tomorrow after you¡¯ve eaten properly and gotten some rest, you look like shit Leon¡± I turned to grab my bag from the table.


    ¡°you still care about me¡± I heard him say quietly. I paused at the door my d=fingers just touching the door.


    ¡°you¡¯re not just the father of our son, I loved you so it will take a lot more for me to not care about you Leon¡±


    I felt the thick tension in the air as I pushed at the door.


    I stood outside of that door, wondering if I had just given him false hope. Why is it so hard for me to stop with him?


    Emily stood waiting ¡°Make sure he eats, maybe now he will be professional, and you can work¡±


    ¡°Charlize wait¡± she called after me, but I was already through the double doors and heading to the lift.


    A few stray tears made their way down my cheeks. I swiftly wiped them away, how many times am I going to cry for this fucker.


    On my way home I tried to listen to music that would get my mind off him and everything that we said to each other but as you know sometimes music can only make it worse.


    As soon as I got home, I dumped my bags in my room before heading to the bathroom and starting a bath.


    Maybe a pamper session will do me good and help me take my mind of him.


    As I soaked in the bubbles my mind kept thinking about what Emily told me. she said nothing happened between them only a kiss.


    But a part of me wonders if she lied just to make me feel better. I used him of fucking her and he didn¡¯t defend himself, why would he do that.


    Did he really feel that lonely to the point he had to find attention in another woman? Nobody ever prepares you for having a child. I wanted my baby to grow up feeling loved, so I spent all my time with him.

 Chapter 21

    Many of our arguments were down to Leon suggesting we get a nanny to help at home, but I didn¡¯t want that. I wanted to take care of my boy by myself. I wanted to know what makes him smile, what¡¯s the reason for his tears.


    I admit I spent most of my time with Jayson and mine and Leon¡¯s date nights reduced majorly.     My mind goes back to the first night we spent together.


    shback


    I walked down the steps from my building, the cold wind made my cheeks feel hot and cold at the same time as I was burning up.


    ¡°wait, don¡¯t move¡± I heard Leon shout at me from his position by his car at the bottom of these stairs. I stood rooted on the step.


    I watched him grab his phone and holding at me. I guessed he was taking a picture. Leon is obsessed with these candid pictures of me, for my birthday he made me a small album full of them.


    ¡°surely my girlfriend can¡¯t look beautiful in this horrible weather, I must be really fucking lucky,¡± he said snapping a few pictures.


    Even though I just got a bad grade on the exam, his charismatic attitude was enough to make me smile and forget about my bad grade for a while.


    He met me on the steps. ¡°are you ready for tonight?¡± he asked wrapping his arm around my shoulder.


    I stared over at him confused. ¡°you didn¡¯t forget, did you?¡± he looks genuinely hurt. My mind raced to remember if we had nned anything.


    You¡¯re staying at mine tonight since it¡¯s our 6-month anniversary but seems as though it¡¯s only me that¡¯s excited¡± he pretended to sulk even though I knew he wasn¡¯t really mad.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry Leon, I¡¯m just so stressed, exams were never this hard I used to be really good with them¡± I bowed my head. Not only am I a bad student but an even worse girlfriend.


    He grabbed my waist spinning me around. ¡°I know baby, but lucky for you, you have an amazing tutor as your boyfriend. From you I will take kisses as payment¡± he stared at him watching that smirk appear over that handsome face.


    How did I deserve this man?


    I grabbed his handsome face and ced a light kiss on his lips. He stood there surprised ¡°what was that for,¡± he asked me. we had only really be public with our rtionship since we had to hide it from our parents for so long.


    It was rare that I would kiss him in public.


    ¡°take it as my deposit, if your services are good, I expect to get my deposit back after our sessions¡± a boisterousugh left his lips.


    He picked me up bridal style running down the rest of the steps and putting me into his car.


    ¡°seems like I¡¯m rubbing off on you¡±


    He says making sure I was safely inside and had my seatbelt on.


    My face heated up at his words. He knew exactly what he¡¯d done by saying that.Content rights by N?velDr//ama.Org.


    ¡°I love that you still get nervous around me, I never want you to get bored of me Lizzy, never,¡± he said linking our fingers together over the middle console.


    How could I get bored of him, I¡¯m worried he¡¯s the one that will get bored of me?


    When we arrived at his house I stood in the hallway with my overnight bag. All thoughts about exams were gone and now I was just nervous about tonight.


    We¡¯ve been going out for a while, but I¡¯ve never stayed with him in his house in his room.


    ¡°why don¡¯t you drop your stuff in my room and then meet me down, I¡¯ll start cooking,¡± he said peering around the corner.


    I nodded turning around and heading upstairs. I knew where his room was, many times I¡¯ve been here to watch movies and study with him before he would drive me home.


    I opened the door and headed towards his bed and dropped my bags down.


    I smoothed my hand down the bed. He must have changed his sheets they still smelt fresh. His room smelt exactly like him.


    I removed my shoes. Realising I hadn¡¯t brought any warm jumpers I decided to use one of his.


    I opened the wardrobe.


    I found a big white hoodie and put it on. Instantly I was enveloped in warmth and it even smelled like him.


    I made my way back downstairs and headed for the kitchen.


    I found Leon chopping up tomatoes as he had music ying from his speaker as he danced to the music.


    I couldn¡¯t help butugh at his dancing.


    His eyes met mine quickly. A joke was probably about to leave his lips until he spotted what I was wearing.


    ¡°I love seeing you in my clothes,e here give your handsome boyfriend a kiss¡± I rolled my eyes, but I walked towards him. He ced the knife down wrapping his arms around my waist pulling me close.


    We hugged at first, I noticed his neck showing the tattoo he recently got. I ced a light kiss on the top of the tattoo.


    He stilled, tightening his hold on me. ¡°do that again¡± he groaned. I smiled loving that I could make him feel good.


    ¡°what ¡­ this?¡± I said as I lowered my lips kissing his neck letting my tongue wet his skin slightly.


    I smirked hearing his moan.


    He released me pushing me away ¡°you little minx, get over there before I punish you¡± he pointed to the other side of the kitchen ind.


    His tone was humorous, but his eyes were piercing at mine.


    I could tell he was serious as well.


    Over thest few months, I¡¯ve learnt to love Leon and his wicked humour even though at school he can be serious and one of the popr guys.


    He was my everything growing up. A part of me wishes I made sure to spend time with Leon even though we had a baby, why did I neglect the only man that ever really loved me for who I was.


    I stared at my phone looking at the missed calls all from Leon, my brother and Hailey. I¡¯ve distanced myself from that day in the office. The media got pictures of me walking into his office with Emily right behind me.


    I needed to distance myself and gather my thoughts. Leon has actually been travelling quite a lot which meant that Jayson spent most of thest two weeks with me and my family.

 Chapter 22

    I locked my car and walked up to my mom¡¯s house. she was taking care of Jason whilst I went to some important meetings about my book.


    I just wanted to see my boy.


    ¡± is that you Lizzy¡± I heard moms voice from the lounge. I kicked off my shoes and ced my bag on the table before heading towards her voice.


    I expected to see Jason babbling on, seeing him running around the house but it was like he wasn¡¯t here.


    Mom sat next to Jayson on the carpet as he stared at the Tv as a cartoon was ying.


    ¡± have you tired him out, is that why youre so quiet¡± I said jokingly as I bent down to kiss my moms cheek and then I bent further to reach jay but instead of him leaning into my touch he actually moved away.


    I nced at mom but she just sighed.


    ¡± He wont eat or y I haven¡¯t had a word from him since your brother left¡± I nced at jayson seeing him staring at the screen. His face wasn¡¯t his usual adorable smile.


    Is my baby already going through mood swings, is he maturing quickly or something.


    I crawled over to him kneeling before him.


    ¡± Hey baby, whats wrong my little man¡± I said stroking his hair, hoping that I get some kind of interaction from him. He moved his eyes over to mine.


    My eyes widened when I saw the faint movement of his lip before it shook. This was the most obvious sign that my baby was going to burst into tears.


    ¡± I don¡¯t know¡± mom says just as confused as I am.


    Jay finally broke letting his tears fall as he screamed. I instantly picked him up bringing him close. I gently rubbed his tiny back letting his head rest onto me.


    ¡± whats wrong buddy, tell mommy so I can make you better. Did you miss mommy sorry I couldn¡¯t spend all day with you¡± I said hoping that the problem would be as easy as that and I wouldn¡¯t have to worry.


    But he just continued to cry.


    I went back to what mom said earlier that he was like this when my brother left. Maybe he misses some boy time. Ive noticed that jayson loves to y with boys. Whether its boys his age, my brother or¡­


    ¡± is it daddy, do you miss daddy¡± I said leaning back and watching his eyes.


    I wasn¡¯t overly surprised when his cries suddenly stopped.


    ¡± that¡¯s it isn¡¯t baby, you miss daddy. You haven¡¯t seen him in a longtime¡± I patted his back as he tried his best to calm down the sobs.


    I sighed sparing a look at my mom who could only look at me sympathetically.


    ¡± okay buddy, we will go see daddy today. Will you calm down now¡± he didn¡¯t give me a real answer he just ced his head on my shoulder.


    I didn¡¯t even know if he was back from travelling, but right now saying that is the only way to calm my baby down.


    When I ced him back down he wasn¡¯t back to his usual self but he was much better.


    I joined mom on the sofa. ¡± if only I knew that I would¡¯ve taken him to Leon or at least called him¡± mom said as we stared at jayson on the carpet. He was ying with one of his favourite toys.


    I shook my head ¡± its hard to know what jayson feels. He¡¯s reserved and doesn¡¯t show his feelings¡± I told her. She stared at me.


    ¡°wonder where he gets that from¡± shemented giving me a sly look.


    Shes right he defily gets that from me. the cheeky fun side was definitely from his father.


    shback


    ¡°I¡¯m studying Leonnnnn¡± I yelped as I was carried out of the library by Leon. We both had examsing up but obviously I had to actually do work since Leon over here is a genius.Belongs ? to N?velDrama.Org.


    He jumped down the steps of school making my body hit against his not that I wasining.


    ¡± you¡¯ve been studying all week, I haven¡¯t spent time with you at all¡± he sulked finally dropping me down back onto my two feet.


    I was kind of dizzy so he slipped his hand around my waist.


    ¡°Thats because nobody knows we¡¯re a couple Leon, people are going to start talking now¡± I hit him. Only then did I start looking around praying that nobody saw Leon get real hansy with me.


    He crashed his forehead to meet mine. ¡± let them talk lizzy, I¡¯m not embrassed at all¡± he pinched at my sides making me scream. I had to m my hand down on my mouth shutting me up.


    Damon, who was walking out of the gym stared over. I pushed away from Leon. I watched Leon re over at me but he just waved damon off as he grabbed my arm pulling me behind a wall.


    It would conceal us from people outside but if anyone was the ssroom next to us they would see us.


    ¡± cmon just one kiss. Do you know how frustrating it is to wait till after school for a simple kiss when I see you all day, you don¡¯t know how much I would I love to kiss those rosy lips¡± I ced my finger on his lips stopping him from doing anything.


    He smiled through my finger.


    ¡± you better stop otherwise you¡¯ll be waiting much longer¡± I said turning my head.


    He grabbed my neck bringing me close ¡± did Mrs Charlize just roll her eyes at me¡± he wagged his finger infornt of my face. ¡°that¡¯s not very nice at all¡±


    I pped his hand away. even though I was trying to stay mad at him I couldn¡¯t help the smile that appeared. Leon saw it instantly.


    ¡± Fine, don¡¯t kiss me¡± he instantly switched personalitites walking away towards the school.


    I watched him from behind as he walked confidently. He even went as far as saying hello to some girls who swooned waving at him.


    He saw a girl who we both knew from English. He angled his head towards her. Don¡¯t you dare Leonardo.


    He send her a flirty wink.


    I rolled my lips into my mouth. The nerve of this guy.


    I ran after him as he disappeared inside. Luckily the hallway was clear of students.


    I heard him whistling as he leisurely walking through the halls.


    Ii finally caught up to him, I grabbed his hood pulling him back. He spun on his converse heel.

 Chapter 23

    ¡± sorry miss, did you lose something in my ¡± I stopped him before another word escaped his pretty mouth.


    I pulled at his neck kissing him smack on the lips. My eyes were closed tight as I pressed my lips on his. Just like always he took control moving his lips against mine.


    ¡± I don¡¯t usually let girls aggressively kiss me¡± he said as he grabbed my waist ¡± but since it¡¯s a beautiful day I¡¯ll let you be an exception¡± he finished showing me that cocky smile.


    When I heard the sound of peopleing I quickly turned around and walked away from him.


    I pressed my finger to my lips as I walked away. cheeky bastard.


    End of shback


    Leon could always make light of a situation and he never failed to bring a smile to my face. Just like jayson does.


    ¡± Maybe you should think about spending a few days with them both. Since he paid for your getaway why don¡¯t you go ona family holiday¡± mom said an hourter as she chopped onions since she was having guests overter.


    A holiday, a family holiday. This would be our first one and were not even together.


    Well I guess if jourtney and scott can do it so can we.Belongs ? to N?velDrama.Org.


    I thought about it for the rest of the day as I drove us to Leon¡¯s ce. I don¡¯t think jay would bepletely happy if we waited until tomorrow he wanted to see his dad today.


    As Leons house came into view I cast a nce back at jay in the car seat to see him smiling.


    I spotted his car in the driveway which thankfully meant that he was home.


    ¡± hey hey jay just wait¡± he wriggled as I started to take him out of the seat.


    He slipped down the seat and through my legs. With my back still towards his house I heard the sound of his voice.


    ¡± Jayson my boye here¡± I breathed in a deep sigh, their moment was just too sweet I didn¡¯t want to watch.


    It would just tear my heart in two.


    I closed the door and finally turned around. Leon stood in his suit with jayson ced on his hip. Seeing them two together continues to send me to a nearly grave. Jayson starts to show more features each day.


    God must have wanted to punish me as he literally made a mini Leonardo.


    ¡± your son was moody all day because he wanted to see you, I thought I needed to¡± he raised his hand stopping me from speaking.


    ¡± I get it, jayson wanted to see me but you didn¡¯t. spare me the torture¡± I stood outside gaping at his back as he turned and walked into the house.


    I groaned. Now it was my fault.


    ¡± you¡¯ve got to see where hesing from girly¡± I looked up and saw harry standing at the door. He had a ss of coke in his hand.


    If im being honest Ipletely forgot he was still here.


    Leon judged harry well, there has been no issues at all. I sighed as I walked up the steps to the door.


    ¡± I know harry I know¡± I patted him on the shoulder slipping inside.


    ¡± how have you been harry, I¡¯ve seen your online store its looking good¡± he stared at me.


    I felt like he was trying to decipher whether I was being real or fake but in all honesty I did know about his small business, no doubt that Leon had helped him.


    He pulled out a chair in the living room ¡± its good, thanks to Leon I¡¯m out of stock I¡¯ve had to start selling other things now¡± I smiled.


    ¡± are you staying or just dropping him off¡± Leon came into the room he walked around me looking around for something. Looking for a bag.


    I noticed how harry stood up and slipped out ¡± im just going to y with jayson¡± nice one harry.


    I took harry¡¯s chair.


    ¡± we will stay for a bit¡± I said, as soon as my words left my mouth he nodded turning around.


    I made the mistake of grabbing onto his arm. I watched his freezepletely. He angled his head watching my hold on him.


    I brought my hand back realising what I just did. Are you trying to get yourself in trouble liz. Lets not give him mixed signals now.


    Thinking about it im about to give him some more mixed signals.


    ¡± I actually wanted to ask you something¡± I raised my eyes hoping to see his own but it was like he couldn¡¯t even look at me.


    I groaned mentally ¡± can you look at me Leon, I cant speak to the back of your head¡± I snapped. When his eyes snapped to mine I instantly regretted it.


    ¡± I¡¯ll respect your distance liz but that means you have to respect me when I say I cant look at you when I so desperately want to hold you, feel you, kiss you¡± he spoke in a dark tone advancing towards me. I stepped back once.


    He stopped atogether. He closed his eyes ¡± what did you have to ask?¡± he said impatiently.


    ¡± I think it would be good for jayson if we did a trip together. It would give you some more time with him and even though we arent together I really want you to create some good memories with him¡± how I said that with him looking at me like that was already difficult.


    I watched his hande and run through his hair. ¡± do you mean just me and jayson¡±


    ¡°NOOO!!!¡± I stood back realising that I just screamed that.


    ¡± I mean the three of us if you have time. I understand if its not great timing and I¡¯m not forcing you but I think¡­¡±


    ¡± I¡¯m in ¡±


    I stopped when I heard him. I also stopped when I saw the smirk on his lips.


    ¡± I agree with you Charlize, it would be the perfect way for me to spend quality time with jayson¡± I nodded my head pleased he understood that, it wasn¡¯t for me and him but for our son.


    ¡°but¡±


    Spoke too soon. Too fucking soon.


    He stepped towards me. He grabbed my chin tipping it up so I was forced to stare up at him. ¡± it also gives me the perfect opportunity to make things right. Me, my beautiful queen and our son. theres no other ce I¡¯d rather be¡±

 Chapter 24

    He released my chin, he smiled or rather smirked before turning and heading into the other room where i could hear the giggles made by jayson.


    ¡°thats not what i had in mind¡± i muttered quietly.


    ¡°one more please, this is too cute. I¡¯m going to post this and watch everyonement at how cute my little nephew is¡± I rolled my eyes at my brother¡¯s antics as he took photos of Jayson.


    I will not deny the fact that my son looks extra adorable today. I dressed him in a Nike onesie and pair of the tiniest Adidas trainers that Leon bought himst week.


    I practically had to drag Jayson away from his uncle. Does he have no shame when he¡¯s getting likes just by posting my son.


    I grabbed my suitcase and wheeled it outside to the car. George was driving me to the airport where we would meet Leon. I barely had any sleepst night since I was nervous about this trip.


    We were deciding on where we would go the other night and after not being able to agree on a ce Leon decided to write a bunch of ced down on pieces of paper and et Jayson pick out where we would go.


    I didn¡¯t tell him, but I wish I thought of that idea because it was actually brilliant.


    ¡°Don¡¯t you think you¡¯re letting him off easy ¡°George says as he drives towards Heathrow. He turned down the music.     He rested his hand over mine ¡°I¡¯m just saying, what¡¯s to say he won¡¯t do it again¡± my fears exactly.


    Emily might be telling me the truth, but do I really want to stay with a man who will look for other women without having the decency to end one rtionship first.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know, all I know is that I want him to spend as much time with Jayson as he can. Jayson might grow up to hate me for not letting him see his father¡± I can just imagine it now. I wouldn¡¯t be surprised if Jayson left me to live with his dad.


    Leon will always be the more sessful and richer one of us, what boy wouldn¡¯t want that life where his dad can buy him the car he wants, get the job he wants and have endless amounts of cash in the bank.


    ¡°He would never hate you; he would understand that you couldn¡¯t be with a man that didn¡¯t love her unconditionally¡± I knew he was right, but I still struggle with dealing with the potential.


    I nce at Jayson sat in the back ying with his toy penguin.


    ¡°I¡¯ll do anything for him, George,¡± I say smiling as Jayson noticed me staring.


    It will either get me heart broken again or it will be the best decision I ever make.


    We arrived at the airport. After saying goodbye to George who got onest photo of Jayson, I grabbed Jayson¡¯s hand and headed over to Starbucks where we had agreed to meet. Looking around I spotted him instantly.


    With his phone against his ear, he brought the cup to his lips sipping from his coffee. Jayson was the one pulling me towards Leon who quickly ended his call and sliding the phone into his back pocket.


    Leon lifted Leon into the air and ced him on his hip. ¡°you ready for an adventure buddy¡± Jay nodded his head his smile contagious. I felt people staring, smiling even at the two.


    I reached in my bag to grab my wallet so I could get a coffee since I didn¡¯t have time for breakfast at home. I only had time to get Jayson in for a quick feed before we left.Content ? N?velDrama.Org 2024.


    I¡¯m not about to feed Jayson out in public. The women that do that are my heroes, but I just can¡¯t see me doing that.


    ¡°Soya milk Caffette for Lizzy¡± I looked at the barista, he held out a medium sized mug to me.


    I stepped towards him. ¡°thank you¡± I said taking it from him. I brought it over to the table with Leon. I could feel his gaze on me.


    ¡°you didn¡¯t have to do that but thank you,¡± I said starting to add sugar into it.


    ¡°saves time, we need to get to the gates in about 15 minutes,¡± he says checking his watch for the time. I noticed his apple watch on his wrist.


    I just nodded taking the first sip of my coffee. I hummed in admiration for the drink. I haven¡¯t had to deal with Leon this early in the morning in a long time, so this was definitely needed.


    On one side I was really fucking nervous about this trip but on the other hand, I was also really excited. I have always wanted to visit Bali and watching the Kardashian go has only made me want to go even more. I spent the whole day yesterday searching for things on Pinterest.


    We would be flying to Doha first and staying for a few hours before flying straight to Bali. It was going to be a long fight and a part of me was worried at how jay was going to handle it but on a trip he¡¯s generally very calm and tends to sleep mostly.


    But since Leon is here, he might want to stay awake. I¡¯ve only just noticed it but sometimes when jay closes his eyes, he looks around frantically and immediately calms down once seeing Leon.


    I just know that their bond is just going to continue to grow so beautifully I¡¯m just happy that I can watch it first-hand.


    ¡°shall we go,¡± I said standing up from my chair. ¡°can you hold onto jay,¡± he asks me standing up as well. I was about to say something but when he grabbed my suitcase I understood.


    I didn¡¯t want to start any arguments not today.


    We went towards the check-in together.


    After we had checked in, we were led inside towards the security checks. My hands were full of Jayson I panicked when asked for my passport.


    ¡°where is it?¡± Leon asks me. I look down to the belt bag around my waist. He let go of his bag and moved towards me. to anyone else, it would just look normal but for me, I was having a panic attack. I felt him apply pressure onto my stomach and unzip the bag pulling out my passport.


    He handed over to the guy who checked it and let us through.


    I walked ahead of Leon heading inside duty-free where we would wait to be called.


    Why didn¡¯t I just put Jayson down and get it myself? Why am I making this difficult for myself?


    Leon POV


    I watched her walk ahead with Jayson in her arms. Liz looked beautiful and ssy just like always. A part of me wants to fly business ss or even privately just so men won¡¯t check her out. I¡¯ve already seen countless wondering eyes.


    Jayson turned in his mother¡¯s arms. He faced me and shouted my name when he saw that I wasn¡¯t following.


    Don¡¯t worry jay I¡¯ming. I kind of feel like Jayson is on my side trying everything in his power to fix his family.


    He mists have noticed how he doesn¡¯t live with both of us anymore. Doesn¡¯t see his dad kissing his mom, hugging her or making herugh.


    He shouldn¡¯t have to see that he shouldn¡¯t have to be the one fixing it.


    When our gate opened, we all walked towards it getting in the front of the line. It wasn¡¯t long before we were on the ne finding our seats.


    We got settled not our seats. Liz worked her magic and cheered up Jayson who was showing that he was nervous and slightly scared.


    Minutes go by of people getting into their seats. The cabin crew did their work ensuring everyone was happy, and that they knew of all the guidelines. Ones that I¡¯ve heard many times since I fly a tonne.


    Seeing Liz with Jayson was bringing me back to my first ever flight which was actually with her.

 Chapter 25

    ¡°Bro you alright, you don¡¯t look good,¡± Kaleb says nudging me. Fuck I thought these pathetic attacks were gone. This is what happens to you when you nearly die when you¡¯re 8 years old.


    I spent 4 years in therapy after that near-death experience when I was flying to China for my mom¡¯s wedding. Turbulence at a whole new level let me tell you.


    ¡°I¡¯m fine give me a few minutes¡± I whispered rubbing my heard hoping the pounding headache would stop soon. This is not what you want when there¡¯s a bunch of hot girls on this ne.


    Leon did you really have to look like a pussy on the school trip.


    I noticed Kaleb getting out of his seat as an air hostess came over to me with a ss of water. She handed it over to me checking If I was okay.


    ¡°it will pass, I just had a bad experience before,¡± I said to her hoping she would just leave me. I felt her presence disappear thankfully.


    The pressure of someone sitting next to me made me groan. Can¡¯t they get the message?


    Instead of hearing the annoying voice of another member of the cabin crew I felt the warm fingers being ced on my shoulder.


    ¡°you¡¯re giving Kaleb an unfair advantage on the girls Leon¡± Liz whispered her hand rubbing my shoulder.


    Her familiar scent and her tanned skin were a great distraction I could almost feel the migraine disappearing.


    Liz thinks I care about those girls probably plotting a way to get into my hotel room tonight when really, I would rather have Lizzy. The quiet yet feisty girl I¡¯ve had to be friends with if I want to spend time with her.


    She likes her friends who are girls and doesn¡¯t really reach out to guys which I can understand. We can be disgusting.


    ¡°how can I say that when you¡¯re here,¡± I said just loud enough for her to hear. After she heard me, she turned to hit my shoulder instead of rubbing it.


    ¡°Thank you I needed that,¡± I said finally looking at her. I was no longer panicking thanks to her.


    ¡°the shoulder rub or me boosting your ego¡± I smiled hearing her. From a distance, you wouldn¡¯t think she would have balls to makements like this but the more I get to know her the more I see more of her.


    ¡°I¡¯m being honest here Liz, nes scare the shit out of me, and you helped distract me instead of ignoring me and I¡± I was stopped as I felt her finger being ced against my lips. Damn, I wanted to kiss it desperately.


    ¡°your wee Leon. Side note can you get back into you¡¯re a game because my friend Haley really likes Kaleb and he¡¯s working the girls like it¡¯s his fulltime job¡± she peeks over her shoulder where I see Kaleb making moves.


    Is she telling me to openly flirt with girls? That must mean she doesn¡¯t like me. fuck that I don¡¯t want those girls.


    ¡°He hasn¡¯t tried it on you has he,¡± I ask her. I watch her nose scrunch up as she shakes her head.


    ¡°I don¡¯t think I¡¯m his type Leon,¡± she says it like it¡¯s the most obvious thing in the world. Does she not know how beautiful she is? Long dark hair, tanned skin and those dreamy long legs are every mans dream.


    Most importantly mine.N?velDrama.Org is the owner.


    I was able to convince Kaleb to swap seats.


    ¡°thanks for convincing Kaleb Haley is going to love it,¡± she says sneaking a smile. She can think that I did if for Kaleb and Haley to get to talk but between you and me I definitely did it for myself.


    I met Liz for the first time at a wedding and I thought things were going well only to return back to school where she acted like I never existed. A real bruise to my ego.


    Instead of putting a girl in the friend zone I had to insert myself into the friend zone with her since that¡¯s the only way with Liz.


    I convinced her to help me on an assignment at school when in actual fact I¡¯ve already finished it. I managed to take her out on three dates without her even knowing it.


    End of shback


    I felt the ne start moving down the runway. I was too busy living in my memories I hadn¡¯t noticed Liz staring at me with a hint of a smile on her face.


    Could she read me that well? I wonder if she knew what I was thinking and was she remembering the moment as well.


    When we finally arrived in Bali, I noticed that we were all feeling tired from the long haul flight. We were all exhausted, mostly due to the waiting time in between our flights. Leon had Jayson resting on hisp as we drove to the vi that Leon organised for us in record time.


    I opened up the door to the vi letting Leon carry a sleeping Jayson inside and straight to one of the rooms.


    With the help from one of the workers, we brought all the bags inside. I handed him a tip and closed the door on his way out after he expressed his gratitude.


    Even though I was tired from the flight I decided to have a look around the vi. Leon managed to find us a Vi where we would stay together as a family. Opposed to a hotel in which I would most likely suggest we have different rooms. I didn¡¯t object because I knew Leon wanted to make this trip memorable and it¡¯s about time I stopining and think positively for my son¡¯s future.


    I walked outside, sliding therge patio doors open. The second I lifted my eyes, It brought my lips to a close. My breaths slowing with every movement of my eyes as I took in the breath taking view in front of me.


    ¡°you did good Leon¡± I whispered taking my phone out and taking a few pictures of the view.     ¡°Jayson is down did you want to get a few hours of sleep before dinner¡± I heard Leon say walking in behind me.


    I weighed up the options and realised that I would most likely need some rest now so that I have the energy forter when Jayson is also well rested.


    ¡°only a few hours,¡± I said walking towards another room. I wanted to enjoy our first night together. I stopped next to Leon.


    He nced at me with his straight smile. The smile that was refusing to show anymore emotion. ¡°This vi is beautiful, thank you for making it special for Jayson¡± I said as I brushed past him. I had expected him to reply however I heard nothing from him as I disappeared into the hallway to search for Jayson.


    I soon found Jayson lying peacefully in one of the smaller rooms. His favourite toy was tucked into his neck as he was cacooned in a light nket.


    I removed my cardigan from my shoulders and shoes andid down beside Jayson making sure that I didn¡¯t wake him up.


    I woke up a few hourster and prepared myself to wake up Jay only to be pleasantly surprised, Jayson was beside me his eyes open wide as he stared up at the ceiling.


    I quickly sat up in the bed ¡°Shall we go see daddy?¡± I said reaching my hand out for him to hold. He ced his small hand in mine and walked with me outside the room.


    I looked around searching for Leon.


    I saw from the corner of my eye Jayson start running. I quickly grabbed him before he woke up Le-on who wasying on one of therge sofas, his arm over his eyes as he rested quietly. I wasn¡¯t sure that he was sleeping but I did know that he needed to rest after all the work he has done.


    ¡°Let Daddy sleep jay, you can y with himter¡± I whispered softly as I pulled a sulking Jay to the next room. I turned on the tv and upied his mind with cartoons for the time being which seemed to work like a charm.


    Our n was to go out and eat for dinner tonight, so I hoped Leon wasn¡¯t too tired for that. For the time being I busied myself as I grabbed our suitcases and started to unpack. I picked out clothes for Jayson andid them on the bed as I took out a dress from my suitcase.


    When it came to 6 o¡¯clock I could hear Leon talking with Jayson, so I took this opportunity to shower and get ready for tonight.


    The shower room was huge, a stone shower with frosted ss. I stood underneath and let the wa-ter wash my body, getting rid of all the dirt and sweat umted from travelling for so long.

 Chapter 26

    I grabbed a robe and wrapped it around my body and grabbed the dress. It was a summer dress that reached my thighs. The perfect dress for a evening meal with Leon and Jay.


    I then went onto my makeup and hair. Since my hair was naturally wavy, I decided to just apply some oil and let it dry naturally i did the same with my makeup and brought my natural features out with gloss and mascara.


    I grabbed my phone and took a picture of myself using one of the mirrors in the room.


    I was adding a few hashtags as I left the bathroom. I had noticed where I was going and Leon¡¯s voice startled me.


    ¡°You look beautiful Liz¡± I nced up and found Leon standing before me. his eyes moving down my body as heplimented me.


    I locked my phone ¡°Thank you, I¡¯m just going to get jay ready you can use the shower now¡± I said as I walked past him. I wished I hadn¡¯t heard it, but Leon sighed as I walked by him.


    I know he is trying hard and it must be painful but what did he expect. I won¡¯t pretend that I got ready without Leon in my mind. Don¡¯t ask me to fall out of love with him because no matter how hard I try to. I don¡¯t think I will ever not love Leon. My father always warned me about my first love and now I¡¯m only just realising what he meant by those words.


    Right now, he hasn¡¯t done one thing wrong since our initial break up so I will give him the benefit of doubt for now.


    I felt like I was breaking a sweat when I finally got Jayson ready. He was definitely hungry; he couldn¡¯t stay still for one second and was very close to throwing tantrums as I tied his shoces.


    ¡°are you giving mommy a hard time,¡± Leon said walking into the room.


    At the sound of his father¡¯s voice, Jayson bowed his head ashamed. ¡°it¡¯s okay jay, it¡¯s been a long day lets go eat shall we¡± I said finishing quickly. It wasn¡¯t long before Jay was instantly back in a good mood.


    We all exited the vi and were driven to the restaurant. I honestly didn¡¯t know how I was going to get through this trip without messing up. I have to remember that this is for Jayson.


    When we arrived at the restaurant we walked inside, and we were instantly led to a small table. As we walked through the restaurant, I could see the wandering eyes of many girls and older women.Belongs ? to N?velDrama.Org.


    It annoyed me to the point that I was squeezing onto Jay¡¯s hand. I quickly released my hold when I realised that I may actually bring Jay pain.


    I don¡¯t know whether it was because they recognised him. But I couldn¡¯t hide the fact that Leon looked really handsome tonight.


    He dressed to impress. Wearing abination of ck and white in his white crisp shirt where he left the first few buttons open revealing his defined chest. I prayed that he was trying to impress me and not the beautiful women of Bali.


    I held onto the wine ss as I watched Leon go through the menu with Jayson. I had already de-cided on what I was having but watching them two brought me joy. With the way that Leon man-aged to exin the food to a toddler it was fascinating to see the 16 month old boy try to under-stand what his father was telling him. But even though he most likely didn¡¯t understand he still gave all his attention to Leon.


    The waiter came over and took our orders.


    ¡°Great choices, I¡¯ll get them for you now,¡± the waiter said taking the menu¡¯s from us and leaving to attend other tables.


    I had no other choice than to speak with Leon now but I had mentally prepared myself for this.


    ¡°I nned for us to visit the ind tomorrow,¡± Leon tells me his attention was fully on me. I tried not to feel intimidated, but it was proving to be very difficult. Try not getting intimidated by this man.


    ¡°sounds good, I want to do a lot of sight-seeing whilst we¡¯re here¡± I replied to him to which he nodded pleased with my answer. It must have coordinated well with his ns.


    I grabbed my ss bringing it to my lips.


    Luckily for me, our food had arrived giving me somewhat of a distraction from Leon who made it his mission to make me feel ufortable.


    ¡°this looks amazing,¡± I said eying my te. I don¡¯t think I¡¯ve had this type of food before it was re-freshing to have this type of food.


    I rarely branch out to other cuisines, so this is good.


    We continued to eat our meals with small talk here and there. I know that I should¡¯ve made more of an effort in the conversation, but I don¡¯t want to get toofortable in case Leon gets the wrong idea.


    Leon walked ahead with Jayson as we decided to walk along the boulevard. I stepped in line with them both only for Jayson to walk ahead.


    ¡°Avoiding talking to me isn¡¯t going to make this trip memorable Lizzy¡± Leon said his tone slightly annoyed at me.


    I sighed ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I just don¡¯t know what to say¡± I admitted to him. In the past we never failed to have something to talk about, I¡¯ll admit it was Leon that was doing most of the talking but back then I was more than happy to chat excitedly with him about various different topics.


    ¡°you do know what to say, I think you¡¯re just scared to give me more than you want to. I just want you to give us one more chance that¡¯s all I ever want¡± he pleads, there was clear desperation in his voice, and it annoyed me.


    It¡¯s not that easy.


    ¡°You don¡¯t deserve another chance¡± I whispered ¡°ever since I met you, I was scared that you would get bored of me. you were the guy all the girls wanted and back then you made me feel special knowing that you wanted me. But my fears came true when you betrayed me Leon¡± I said my eyes staring into those warm ones.


    The eyes that loved me for years.


    ¡°can¡¯t you just ept that it was a mistake¡± he mumbled bowing his head.


    ¡°why didn¡¯t you defend yourself, I thought you had sex with her, and you led me to believe that. I know you wanted my attention so why didn¡¯t you just tell me instead of looking forfort in an-other woman¡± by now we had stopped walking, my chest was rising rapidly.


    I felt Jayson tugging on my dress.


    I didn¡¯t want a rtionship in school, I didn¡¯t care for it. All I wanted was to get my degree and live my life with my friends. Leon took over my mind, my body and that¡¯s why this hurts more than any-thing. I put all my trust in one man. Which clearly was the biggest mistake in my life.


    ¡°I already hurt you Liz, I saw the look in your eyes, and I felt disgusting knowing that I had betrayed you in so many ways¡± that still doesn¡¯t make it okay to leave me thinking the worst.


    I watched his eyes lower, his body no longer the confident one. I could clearly see that this was eating away at him. As well as my heart being so fragile to seeing this man, my man feels so empty and looks incredibly annoyed at himself.


    I also knew that my past was catching up to me. why hasn¡¯t he brought it up, it would be the per-fect argument to get me to shut up.


    I surprised myself as I walked forward lifting up his chin with my fingers ¡°why haven¡¯t you said it, what¡¯s holding you back Leon¡± Leon stared into my eyes his eyes searching for the answer.


    He shook out of my hold. ¡°I don¡¯t dwell on the past Liz you should know that. That has no signifi-cance now¡±


    But it does.


    I searched everywhere for him. I missed all my morning sses because I was desperate to speak to him and exin to him what happened.


    It was also hard asking people to tell me where he was when barely anyone knew about up.


    Waking up this morning on a sofa with another guy was not how I wanted to start this day. Last night was a night I wanted to forget.


    The fact that Leon hasn¡¯t called me sincest night made me realise that he already knew.


    To everyone, it was just normal. My friends were excited that I did something with a guy. They thought I hadn¡¯t had my first kiss. But Leon gave me my first kiss 2 months ago.


    I had no control over my actionsst night but when Tyler kissed me, I was sober and fully aware of my actions. Seeing Leonughing and smiling with another girl who made it clear that Leon and she had a past. It annoyed me.

 Chapter 27

    To the point where I made the biggest mistake. I kissed a boy that wasn¡¯t Leon and found myself on that boy¡¯s sofa the next morning.


    I was so close to giving up on my search for him when I spotted him walking towards his uncle¡¯s car.


    I ran over to him, shouting his name hoping he would wait for me.


    I grabbed his arm ¡°wait, please let me exin Leon¡± I said forcing him to look at me.


    His uncle who I had met once before looked at us and quietly walked over to a bench outside giving us some privacy.


    Leon used his strength and snatched his arm back ¡°and say what, I have spent weeks trying to work with you Charlize¡± I winced when he said my whole name. He hasn¡¯t done that in forever.


    ¡°you wanted to keep us a secret and I did that for you because I care about you. But you have no prob-lem in kissing that prick, how could you¡± he snarled at me. he stepped back wanting to create distance between us.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry Leon, I didn¡¯t know what I was thinking. I saw you with Le and that¡¯s no excuse, but I was jealous and the next thing I knew he was kissing me¡± I tried to defend myself.


    I had hoped that he would believe me.


    ¡°Le is my ex, you¡¯re my fucking girlfriend. I didn¡¯t know you were so fucking pathetic¡± he shouted. I closed my eyes hating his tone.


    I had heard his shout at people before but never at me.


    ¡°son calm down¡± Leon¡¯s uncle ran to my side. When his uncle grasped my arm pulling me back Leon¡¯s eyes were furious.


    ¡°I wouldn¡¯t hurt her; I would nevery my hands on her,¡± he told his uncle.


    He wouldn¡¯t.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry Leon. I am pathetic I should have trusted you since you¡¯ve done so much for me, I regret it I¡¯m so sorry¡± I leapt forward wrapping my arms around Leon.


    His body was frigid and cold.


    ¡°I¡¯m not good enough for you Leon, I¡¯ve tried to tell you that. I¡¯m not ideal girlfriend material and you deserve someone stronger than me¡± I cried into his shoulder letting all my insecurities spill out.


    I wish I could be strong but I¡¯m anything but strong.


    Slowly I felt Leon¡¯s arms wrap around me. ¡°Shh, baby don¡¯t cry. I¡¯m sorry for shouting. You¡¯re not pathet-ic you¡¯re amazing it¡¯s okay¡± he spoke slowly into my ear his hands rubbing my back.


    Am I a hypocrite for being so mad at him for doing exactly what I did all those years ago?


    Leon has always had the kindest and most loving heart especially when ites to me.


    My attention broke away from Leon when I realised Jayson was tugging on my dress. I leaned down stroking his cheek. ¡°Hey, baby, did you want some ice cream¡± at the words ice cream he smiled jumping up and down.


    ¡°yes, mama please,¡± he said excitedly. Leonughed from beside me and that instantly made me forget about what I was thinking.


    After a few minutes walking around, we ended up at a stall that was selling ice cream. Jayson picked out his vours and watched with interest as thedy made his ice cream. When I saw the amount, she was putting in the cone I was rmed.


    It was alreadyte, and that ice cream was going to keep Jayson up for the rest of the night and I wasn¡¯t sure whether I would be able to handle that.


    Leon grasped my arm before I could stop her ¡°Let him have it, it¡¯s a holiday anyways¡± I watched at Jayson¡¯s happy smiling face and I knew he was right.


    ¡°alright, but it¡¯s your job to get him to sleep tonight¡± I said nudging him, wanting to create a positive atmosphere. We still haven¡¯t spoken about our conversation, but I think we can wait to get back home until we do.


    He grinned at me ¡°You make it sound like it¡¯s a challenge, the boy loves me¡± he said paying the woman.


    Don¡¯t I know it. A total daddy¡¯s boy.


    We continued our walk. I was at a total loss for words at the scenery here. The evenings were definitely the most beautiful.


    I was staring out in the distance when I turned to find Leon with his phone up. He mouthed smile, to me and took a picture of me.


    I smiled letting him take the picture of me. this reminded me of back in school on that trip.


    ¡°My turn, your Instagram is full of business posts you need them to know that you¡¯re actually capable of having fun¡± I said standing back to get a good picture of him.


    he red over at me, but I could see the smile starting to appear. I took the perfect shot of him smirking over at me.


    I stared down at the picture with a smile. ¡°send that to me¡± he saiding over. I sent it to him through messenger.


    ¡°I¡¯ll race you home daddy¡± Jayson screamed when the vi came into view. Jayson sprinted down the path his father hot on his tails.


    I watched them both with happiness. Jayson¡¯sughter was infectious.


    When we arrived back, we yed out in the pool for a bit. I wasying down reading a blog post when I watched Leon carrying a sleepy Jayson.


    I started to get up, but he put his hand up ¡°It¡¯s okay, I¡¯ll get him down you rx here¡± I nodded as he turned around heading inside.


    He¡¯s really proving to be an amazing father. Its making it extremely difficult for me toe up with any reason to not let him back in. to not only Jayson¡¯s life but also mine.


    The cool breeze and fresh night air were making me feel sleepy. I couldn¡¯t help but close my eyes and catch maybe a few minutes.


    Hailey will you tell everyone I¡¯m heading back to the hotel¡± I said standing up from the booth. The school trip was proving to be very hectic, I barely had time to rx.


    ¡°sure, text me when you¡¯re in the room¡± she said before turning to the others. I grabbed my bag and made my way out of the restaurant that we were in.


    As soon as I closed the door to the room, I kicked off my shoes and peeled off the t shirt I was wearing leaving me in my bikini top and shorts.Belongs ? to N?velDrama.Org.


    A gentle knock made me turn around. Maybe Hailey decided to join me instead. I wouldn¡¯t me her she¡¯s spent most of her time flirting with Kaleb.


    Its proving to be much harder than she originally thought.


    I went over to the door and opened it.


    ¡°Leon? What are you doing here?¡± I asked staring at Leon who stood innocently outside my door.


    I opened the door letting hime inside. I haven¡¯t seen much of him since arriving mainly because the girls and boys split up.


    ¡°I saw you leave the group, I wanted to make sure you¡¯re okay¡± he said turning to me. I suddenly realised what I was wearing.

 Chapter 28

    I turned to go fetch my shirt ¡°I¡¯m fine I just got tired that¡¯s all. You can let the teachers know I¡¯m fine¡± it was probably the teachers worrying about me.


    I finally got my t shirt on when I opened my eyes surprised to see Leon so close to me.


    ¡°They didn¡¯t ask me toe here Liz, I was worried about you¡± he spoke so gently his handing up to press my shoulder.


    I smiled ¡°Worried? I just felt a bit tired. Didn¡¯t Hailey let you know?¡± I said moving back letting his hand drop back to his side.


    That reminds me I need to let her know I¡¯m safe. I grabbed my phone typing a message.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t stay long enough for her to tell me¡± he said. He isn¡¯t that close to Hailey so there¡¯s no reason really its not like me and Leon are close either.


    ¡°unless you want to watch me sleep you can go now¡± I don¡¯t know if that was rude, but I wasn¡¯t quite sure why he was so bothered about me leaving.


    He had this habit of running his hand through his hair when he was annoyed.


    ¡°you don¡¯t get it do you, you don¡¯t realise how much I like you Liz¡±


    Excuse me


    Liz Lizzy, Charlize wake up baby¡± my eyes snapped open hearing my name. I woke up inside. Leon knelt beside the sofa his hand caressing my cheek.


    I realised that I was soaking wet, my clothes sticking to me and my face all wet. I looked outside and it was raining hard.


    ¡°how long was I out there¡± I said sitting up only to have a pounding headache.


    Leon ran his hand through his hair. ¡°I donk know It took longer than expected to get jay to sleep, I didn¡¯t realise it was raining¡±


    I stared at him before smiling. He leant back. ¡°don¡¯t, this is serious you need to get out of these clothes before you get sick¡± he said irritated. He stood up taking my arm.


    ¡°I¡¯m fine¡± I said removing his hand, only for him to grab me harder.


    He led me to the room with our bags in. I watched him go into the bathrooming out with a robe and towel.


    ¡°change into these¡± he instructed me before walking out leaving me alone.


    Instead of doing what I told I just stood there smiling.


    When I heard hising back, I quickly ran into the bathroom locking it and leaning against it.


    ¡°stubborn woman¡± I heard him mutter before leaving. I had to cover my mouth so he wouldn¡¯t hear meugh.


    If he knew what I was dreaming about when I managed to sleep whilst it was raining.


    Back to the day when I got my first kiss from the renowned bachelor of our school.


    I peeled off my dress and ran a bath hoping that this would cure any sign of illness, thest thing I want is to be sick on this trip.


    After soaking for about 15 minutes I climbed out and wrapped the robe around my waist and changed into sweats for the night.


    I walked out the room looking for Jayson. He was sleeping quietly in the next room a panda bear between his arms.


    I walked over to the kitchen and opened the fridge. ¡°did you want a drink Leon¡± I called over to where I saw him sitting with his phone.


    He mumbled a ¡°no thanks¡±


    I decided to just bring him a ss of water cing it on the table beside him.


    I was minding my own business, but I was also sneaking a look at what he was doing seeing him posting that picture on Instagram.


    It wasn¡¯t long before it was getting likes andments.


    ¡°where¡¯s my photo credit ¡°I said nudging his shoulder with mine. Obviously, I didn¡¯t care but I just wanted to cheer him up. I didn¡¯t know why he was so bothered about what happened. I was probably there for 10 minutes tops.


    Still nothing.


    ¡°you haven¡¯t posted in years you probably don¡¯t know how to do it¡± I said grabbing his phone and doing it myself.


    ¡°Charlize¡± he barked reaching over to get it back, but I shoved it behind my back.


    ¡°get it then¡± I raised my eyes at his seeing him ring it me.


    He mumbled something and stood up and walking out.


    I sat there stuck on what to do. Here was me thinking we could act normal until getting back home. But I know that Leon wants so much more from this trip.


    And the shittiest thing about it is that I want the exact same thing.


    He was acting like a child mming cupboard in the kitchen.


    I stood up and watched him lean against the counter his back tense, his neck bend forward.


    ¡°Leon¡± I called to him.Belongs ? to N?velDrama.Org.


    If it was even possible, he tensed even more.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t bring it up because it could neverpare to what I did to you. You carried our baby for 9 months in so much pain. You couldn¡¯t do what you loved. I was pathetic enough to be jealous of my own kid¡± he mmed the wine ss down onto the counter.


    ¡°Leon¡± I shouted watching the ss shatter his fingers covered in the ss. I raced towards him grabbing his hand.


    I immediately washed the blood away under the cold water. Is he insane?


    ¡°I¡¯m crazy to think that you will ever let me back into your life. I don¡¯t deserve you Liz not in a million years. A real man would treat you way better than I ever could. I know that you can move on and find someone else, you¡¯re beautiful and intelligent¡± his voice cracked just like that ss.


    His voice so fragile I struggled to breathe.


    ¡°You call me stubborn¡± I whispered grabbing the first aid kit and grabbing a few sters.


    I covered his cuts careful not to hurt his even more. When I was done, I left the kitchen. How could he even say that? like it would be so easy for me to forget him and move on.

 Chapter 29

    I grabbed my phone and turned back. Only to see him leaving to go to his room for the night.


    What an idiot, I¡¯m not done with you yet.


    I barged straight it. I caught him in the bathroom shirtless, possibly about to shower.


    ¡°Move on? Are you insane Leon? You were my first love, first kiss first everything and you think I can just forget about you¡± I stood in front of him.


    I looked up at him, his eyes too fragile. ¡°You hurt me yes but that¡¯s doesn¡¯t mean I n to stop loving you. I miss your smiles, your jokes. The way you make me smile,ugh like I¡¯m on crack. I miss you even if I want to kill you half the time. Fuck Leon you¡¯ve owned my heart for way too long¡± by now I was beating at his naked chest in fury.


    Tears were close to falling, breaking me in front of the man that shouldn¡¯t have the luxury of seeing me break like this.


    ¡°Lizzy¡± he whispered stepping closer.


    I ced my head on his chest letting the tears finally fall.


    ¡°why did you have to break me Leon, I gave you all I had. Why¡± I said through the quiet sobs that were breaking through.


    ¡°Lizzy I¡¯m so sorry¡± he whispered his arms wrapping around my body. Feeling his arms around me were the final tier.


    Slowly I lifted my head seeing the pain in his eyes. Realizing that he hurt me and seeing it before his eyes.


    The look in those eyes were what made me do what I did next.


    I moved my hand up to the back of his neck.


    ¡°Don¡¯t. Please don¡¯t do that if you¡¯re going to regret this tomorrow morning, I can¡¯t take it¡± oh my poor baby.


    I hovered my lips over his ¡°how could I ever regret kissing you¡± and just like that I finally gave in to the man that built so much love for me the moment heid his eyes on me and knocked it down with one mistake.


    I pressed my lips against his giving into the want. He didn¡¯t respond which annoyed me. I had to take matters into my own hands, literally.


    I moved my hands down his back, letting my nails run down his toned back. It seemed to do the trick as he finally parted his lips and kissed me back.


    He finally took control pushing his lips hard against mine. This feels like the first time I kissed him in that hotel room. Back then I didn¡¯t know what I wanted but right now at this moment knew exactly what I was doing.


    He grabbed onto my waist lifting me up. I wrapped my legs around his waist giving me an advantage to him. I angled my lips and deeply kissed him.


    ¡°I forgot how dominant you were¡± he whispered as he grabbed onto my ass pressing me further into him, like that was even possible.


    ¡°when can I say I do like my control¡± I replied kissing him down his neck.


    ¡°speaking of which, don¡¯t ever walk away from me like you just did¡± he leaned back staring at me.


    He looked confused ¡°but you walked away from me¡±


    Idiot.


    ¡°I wasn¡¯t done with you yet¡± I replied smirking to which heughed, a heartyugh that made my lips twitch.


    He slowly let me down and led me to the bed. We sat down next to each other.


    His hand was stroking my back as I leant on his shoulder. ¡°I really hope you don¡¯t regret this tomorrow¡± he whispered just loud enough for me to hear.


    I wouldn¡¯t. I know I wouldn¡¯t.


    As Leon slept peacefully on the bed I managed to wash, feed and y with Jayson without waking Leon up. I soon realised that Leon may not just be exhausted from the flying. He was working a lot and finding the emotional strength to keep away from me. To fight with the strong desire he had for me.


    As I helped the maid set up the table for our lunch I couldn¡¯t help but smile as I brought my mind back tost night. The way Leon held me, scared that I would disappear any second. We kissed all night and reminisced about our past.


    I realised that Leon was the one that made me feel at home. It wasn¡¯t the building that we made look like a home it was the man and little boy of mine that made me feel at home.


    I peeked inside to the room and spotted Leon on his front, lightly snoring as he had a pillow tucked into his arm. I crept inside and stood beside him.


    I took this time to just stare at him, noticing the rxed face as he slept, wondering if this was the first good sleep he has had in months.


    This morning I facetimed my mother as she was missing her grandson dearly. I was scared to tell her about me and Leon but when I did, she burst into tears. George ran to our mum¡¯s side and gave me a look. The look that said are you sure?


    It¡¯s crazy a week ago I would haveughed at anyone saying that me and Leon would be back together. Now I love the idea.


    I slowly lifted up the covers. My eyes widened when I saw a minimal amount of clothing. He was just in his boxers which left nothing for my imagination.


    ¡°I wouldn¡¯t do that if I were you Liz¡± he mumbled his eyes still closed. I paused trying to hide the smile.


    ¡°why not?¡± I said.


    He slowly moved toy on his back. He blinked quickly and finally looked over at me. I probably had the most innocent smile on my face right now.


    ¡°what time is it, shit why didn¡¯t you wake me up¡± he sat up ncing at his phone realising he slept all morning.


    I sat on the edge of the bed. ¡°It¡¯s only 11 Leon it¡¯s not thatte¡± he red at me pushing the nket off him. I watched him with a smile seeing him rush into the bathroom. The sound of the door to the showers opening.


    ¡°Hurry up, breakfast is downstairs,¡± I called through the door before leaving and heading back to the kitchen with a giant grin on my face.


    I lifted Jayson up and brought him to the table. He stared at the food that was in front of him with interest. The cook came this morning and prepared some special pancakes for Jayson which was extremely nice of them.


    The people that owned this vi were super lovely and weing.


    5 minutester I heard Leon enter the kitchen.


    ¡°Morning jay, wow you got pancakes,¡± he said leaning down to kiss Jayson¡¯s head. Jayson beamed up at his father.


    ¡°mommy¡¯s turn,¡± he said staring at Leon with his big eyes. I choked on my fruit bowl. Leon looked over at me. I straightened up and stared back.


    Leon walked over to me. I watched as he bent down and kissed me on the cheek. I tried not to look so disappointed but afterst night I had expected something more.


    Jayson seemed satisfied as he pped with joy before carrying on and eating.N?velDrama.Org is the owner.


    Leon finally pulled out a chair and sat down. I could tell that he was being careful.

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    He was being extra cautious around me.


    We ate quietly when Jayson finished, he ran over to his toys and started ying. I sneaked Leon a nce seeing him shovelling gran into his mouth.N?velDrama.Org is the owner.


    I decided not to push it; I was thinking too much aboutst night I needed to give him his space to gather his thoughts. From months of not letting him touch me, I am positive thatst night came as a great surprise.


    I finished grabbing my drink and heading outside. Iid down on the chair starting to scroll through my Instagram as a distraction. I saw that many people were questioning us about being on the same holiday together.


    I scrolled through the many pictures I had of Leon yesterday. I found one where he was smiling as he walked down the boulevard. I posted a few that Leon took of me leaving his photost.


    When I posted it, I tagged him. It didn¡¯t take long for people to start attacking in thements.


    Aw Adorable


    Are they back together???


    Goals


    I love them, they¡¯re so cute together


    I smiled at thements, I only cared about the positive ones.


    ¡°Charlize¡± Leon shouted from inside.


    I giggled standing up meeting him inside. He was staring at his phone with annoyance.


    ¡°You¡¯re trying to give me a stroke I swear¡± he ran his fingers through his hair.


    ¡°what¡¯s so bad about sharing some pictures of our trip¡± I asked innocently even though I knew exactly what effect this would have on us. He shoved his phone into his pocket.


    I crossed my arms, why was he being so angry this morning, I would have thought he would be happy maybe jumping up and down with glee. Isn¡¯t this what he wanted.


    ¡°perfect, now I feel like an idiot¡± I mumbled. ¡°you don¡¯t want this anymore right was the chase just fun for you, well fine ill just delete all these stupid pictures ¡°I went straight to my profile ready to delete them and erase these memories from my mind.


    Leon suddenly grabbed my arm pulling me against his body. ¡°don¡¯t be stubborn, nothing has changed I still want you Liz, but shouldn¡¯t we sort this out privately and not involve the public¡± he said tucking my hair behind my ear.


    I closed my eyes feeling him gently touch my face. ¡°I¡¯m holding back so much right now, it¡¯s impossible for me to act normal¡± he whispered. This sparked my interest.


    ¡°why are you holding back you idiot¡± I smacked his chest. He stared at me a small smile creeping up to his lips.


    He moved his hands to wrap around my waist.


    ¡°Do you still think I will regret it?¡± I asked him. He lowered his head not making eye contact with me. that was my answer.


    ¡°that train has passed Leon, you would know if I regretted it and believe me, I don¡¯t n on changing my mind¡± I¡¯ve been able to sleep on it and my mind hasn¡¯t changed I know exactly what I want.


    Leon brought me closer angling his head. ¡°I won¡¯t stop proving myself to you Liz, I want to work for your love again,¡± he said making me roll my eyes.


    What else is there to prove. He¡¯s been an amazing father to Jayson ever since he even risked his business and not work with Emily to get me back.


    ¡°did Miss Charlize just roll her eyes at me¡± he whispered. I stopped breathing for a few seconds. I remember him saying that to me in the past.


    ¡°That¡¯s not very nice¡± he added. I sighed cing my head on his chest.


    He chuckled deeply as I did so. I guess I¡¯m not the only one who keeps remembering our past. Like it was easy to forget.


    ¡°don¡¯t, you¡¯re going to make me cry,¡± I said into his chest. He just rubbed my back soothing me and calming me down.


    ¡°please don¡¯t cry Liz,¡± he said lifting my head. ¡°not only do I hate to see you cry but a certain boy might kill me for making his mother cry¡± my eyes shot open. Shit, where¡¯s Jayson. I turned in Leon¡¯s arms relieved to see Jayson still ying.


    ¡°scared of a toddler are you,¡± I said turning back to him.


    I watched as he nodded his head not even denying it.


    I¡¯ve got to admit Jayson character is starting toe through. If I¡¯m not careful he¡¯s going to be the one bossing me around and that¡¯s not something I really want happening anytime soon.


    We decided to get ready and head out, our n was to go and explore the ind. When we exited the car that was provided for us, I felt Leon grab my hand.


    I looked down and watched as held my hand tightly. ¡°Don¡¯t let go ¡°he whispered.


    We walked together following a tour guide. I couldn¡¯t help but smile as we did so, Jayson was swinging my hand as we walked. He was happy too.


    This was it; this was all I ever wanted.


    Leon


    Am I dreaming?


    Liz held my hand tightly as she looked at everything we were passing. Bali was honestly the most beautiful ce I¡¯ve ever been to.


    Being here with Liz and Jayson is just making it even better, I honestly thought that I would be living in hell on this trip. I imagined that Liz would make it ufortable for me, but she¡¯s actually made it the easiest.


    She actually wanted me to kiss her, touch her, hold her hand like this.


    What the hell did I do in my past life to deserve this?


    Liz wanted me to bring up her pastst night. She thought that what she did years ago measured up to what I did to her. It didn¡¯t evene close.


    She kissed a guy out of jealousy for another woman but what I did was much worse. I betrayed her. How she had managed to forgive me is beyond me.


    When she posted online earlier, I was angry not because of her posting but to read thements that people were leaving. Calling her all sorts of vulgar names.


    Thest time anybody called her those names was back when we became public.


    ¡°I¡¯ve never had so many girls try to talk to me,¡± Luke said joining our table.


    We were all having lunch. Last night I walked into a party holding hands with my beautiful girlfriend. I grinned, saying that will never get boring. So many months of sneaking around was worth it now.


    Now everyone knew, and I was officially unavable for anyone who wasn¡¯t Charlize.

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    ¡°Soak it in man¡± Kaleb pped Luke on the back joining us.


    ¡°you¡¯re seriously whipped man, I don¡¯t think I¡¯ve seen you smile this much ever,¡± Kaleb said amused staring at me.


    I didn¡¯t even care I was too fucking happy right now.


    All I needed now was to have her with me. show her off just like an imagined.


    Where is she anyway?


    ¡°um, Kaleb, why the hell does your girlfriend look so fucking angry,¡± Luke said with an rmed tone. Kaleb twisted around and spotted Haley, Lizzy¡¯s best friend.


    Even I was scared.


    ¡°babe, what¡¯s wrong,¡± Kaleb said pulling Haley into his chest. But it wasn¡¯t Kaleb who she was ring daggers at.


    It was me.


    She pped a piece of paper down on the table. ¡°this is on you asshole, sort this shit out before I shove my foot so far up your ass¡± she screamed at me. Kaleb was struggling to keep her still. She looked like she wanted to rip my face off and probably take my balls with her.


    My eyesnded on the piece of paper. There was a picture of me and Liz huggingst night. What caught my eyes was the number of words surrounding her.


    g


    Whore


    Attention seeking bitch


    Cock sucker


    Cheap hoe


    Gold digger


    What the fuck is this.


    ¡°where is she¡± how I managed to say that calmly was beyond me, I wanted to murder someone.


    Hailey rolled her eyes, ¡°you don¡¯t deserve to know ¡°she said looking away. I looked at Kaleb. I¡¯m not about to manhandle his girlfriend but her response was not helping my rage.


    Kaleb grabbed her ¡°babe, she needs him¡± yeah, she fucking does.     I grabbed the paper and ran out of the hall, desperate to get to my girl. From behind, I heard Hailey mumble to Kaleb.


    ¡°Oh, by the way, I¡¯m probably going to be expelled, I fucked tiffany up¡±     I ran inside and knelt in front of her.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry baby,¡± I said wrapping my arm around her waist pulling her close. She let her emotions go as she cried into my shoulder.


    I promised to myself that I would never let anyone hurt her like that so seeing all thosements about her being money hungry and being called those names again.


    I couldn¡¯t take it.


    I held her hand tightly. She looked up at me with confusion.


    e here baby¡± I whispered pulling her into me. she fell into my chest. I lifted her head up staring at those beautiful lips.N?velDrama.Org is the owner.


    I leant down and pressed onto her lips.


    She moaned into my mouth which made me wish we weren¡¯t outside at the moment.     She fed Jayson his food as I watched her.


    ¡°I¡¯ve got a question,¡± I said catching her attention.


    Without looking she told me to ask away.


    ¡°why hasn¡¯t Hailey murdered me yet ¡°Jayson coughed harshly when Liz missed his mouth letting his food drip down his mouth.


    ¡°sorry baby¡± she wiped Jayson¡¯s face before turning to me.


    I was serious.


    Hailey has always scared the shit out of me. now that she¡¯s pregnant her rage has probably increased a tonne.


    ¡°because I told her not to,¡± she says suddenly smirking.


    2 years ago


    ¡°son, I¡¯m tired,¡± my father said leaning back in his office chair. Mom suggested I bring dinner to his office tonight since he was working on a really important project.


    ¡°have a rest then dad, I¡¯m sure you can carry on in the morning¡± I said standing up.


    My father grabbed my arm ¡°no, that¡¯s not what I meant Leon. I¡¯m tired with fighting you on this.¡± my eyes moved up to stare at his expression. Did he really mean what I think he did.


    ¡°ever since you told me about her, I have fought you in every turn, but I see how happy you are with Charlize and I can no longer gather the strength to fight you¡± I listened carefully, scared that I would miss anything.


    For years dad has hated my rtionship with Charlize. He refused to allow me to have a girlfriend and when I got with Liz he would try and get me to go on dates with women that weren¡¯t Liz.


    He wanted a career driven woman by my side.


    ¡°I really love her dad¡± I said sitting down. He rounded his desk cing a hand on my shoulder. ¡°I know Leon¡±

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    I walked out his office with a giant smile on my face. How could I not when my dad gave his full blessing for me to be with her.


    Perfect timing too since it¡¯s our anniversary tonight. Waking up this morning I was surprised to see that she had already left for work.


    She probably was nning something forter.


    I went into the office and worked on a project. My father owned thispany, but I was one of the managers and had a good team.


    I spotted a coffee already on my desk.


    ¡°extra sugar this morning, we¡¯ve got a big day ahead¡± Emily said walking into the room. Emily was a new partner for thepany, and she was a favourite of my father.


    ¡°you know I have an assistant to do this for me ¡°I said smiling. I took a few sips groaning at the sweet taste.


    I felt her hand on my shoulder ¡°I know but I like doing things for you¡± she smiles sweetly at me.


    Oh boy.


    I wasn¡¯t blind to what she wanted. Emily liked me she made that clear. She was a gorgeous blonde that had ss, brains and beauty. Her confidence was something I wasn¡¯t used to.


    But she knew I was off limits and even though she flirted I had a woman at home.


    I spent the day at the office working on my ns, my eyes kept going for my phone waiting for a text or call from Liz, but I didn¡¯t get anything.


    Surely, she hadn¡¯t forgotten.


    I decided to keep my mind focused and wait until I was back home.


    On my way home I bought flowers and choctes from the store as well as her present. I knew she had her eyes on this beautiful pair of earrings.


    I parked in the driveway and headed inside.


    ¡°Liz, baby you home¡± I called out into the hall. No answer.


    What was she nning I thought as I walked around the house.


    ¡°it¡¯s me Leon¡± I stepped back seeing my mother sitting with Jayson, our son.


    I walked over kissing him on his head.


    ¡°where Liz?¡± I asked her. She kept staring at Jayson avoiding my eyes. Slowly she moved her attention to my arms. The choctes and flowers tightly in my grasp.


    ¡°She had other ns¡± mom said quickly. I could tell she was not happy at all, but mom has a weak spot for Liz.


    Other ns.


    ¡°I was going to tell her, but I honestly thought she was nning something for today¡±


    I stared back at mom and Jayson with a nk expression.


    Yeah, me too.


    Present


    I opened up my jewellery collection staring at the pair of earrings. Guilt was what I thought every time I saw these earrings.


    I was rubbish at anniversaries. Leon had a habit of remembering every single one. From 1 month, 6months, 1 year to 5 years.


    I on the other hand barely remembered and on our 4-year anniversary I came back from an event to see these earrings alongside a small card.


    To, My Love Charlize


    Happy Anniversary baby


    Love Leon


    I cried all night.


    Normally he would write along card with humour, wit and the kindest words but that day it was the shortest he has ever written for me.


    We were reaching thest day that we would be here in Bali. Work was calling both of us and we needed to get back.


    Hailey called mest night. You can just imagine how much fun that was. when I told her what Leon askedst night, she full onughed like someone on crack.


    Hailey isn¡¯t as crazy as she used to be, but she won¡¯t hesitate to put Leon in his ce any chance she gets.


    When I stepped out to meet Leon and Jayson as they were waiting for me, I noticed how his eyes went straight to my ears. I brought my hand up to them.


    ¡°you brought them with you¡± he whispered walking towards me. he pushed my hair back as he stared at the diamonds. A range of emotions was shown in his eyes.


    ¡°they¡¯re my favourite pair¡± I replied to which he smiled brightly.


    Leon grabbed my hand and walked to the bus that would take us to the ind which we would spend ourst day together in Bali. The original n was to stay at least another two days, but I noticed Leon was getting calls and emails from his office.


    He needed to get back.


    Leon knelt down before Jayson as we were about to enter. ¡°Now Jayson. I want you to be very careful in there. Its going to be very exciting but you have to hold either mine or mummy¡¯s hand okay¡± Jayson who couldn¡¯t stop looking around nodded.


    He grabbed onto Leon¡¯s hand as we walked into the Ubud monkey forest.Content rights by N?velDr//ama.Org.


    When we walked in you could immediately hear the sound of all the monkeys shouting. I saw a pair of them sitting by the trees.


    ¡°look look there¡¯s two there¡± I said calling Jayson who was hiding behind Leon¡¯s leg.


    e say hello¡± I said reaching my hand out to Jayson. He stared at my hand looking up at Leon for support. He slowly moved out and walked towards me. I lifted him in my arms.


    I grabbed a small fruit from the basket that they gave us on entering and held it out.


    One of the monkeys climbed up on the tree right next to us.

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    I have never seen or met a monkey in my life, so this was all new to me.


    ¡°Here hold this, the monkey is hungry ¡°I said handing him the fruit. Jayson grabbed it and held it out. He closed his eyes leaning back like he was scared at what the monkey would do.


    I smiled as the monkey reached out and took the fruit.


    After that moment Jayson warmed up to the monkeys. He would sneak up on them and try and speak to them.


    I stepped back in line with Leon who was capturing pictures on Jayson with his camera.


    ¡°Jayson don¡¯t scare them, just be nice¡± Leon called over to Jayson who just nodded. This ce was a temple, so we did have to be respectfuling into these monkeys homes.


    We watched from a short distance as Jayson yed around. ¡°what do you think people will say when we get back¡± Leon said after a while.


    ¡°I don¡¯t really know but I hope people will be happy for us¡± I said honestly. I know that some of my friends will have serious doubts, but I know that eventually, they will trust me.


    That I am doing the right thing.


    ¡°you have to ignore the badments from people Leon, you can¡¯t make them be happy for us¡± Leon stayed silent, he knew I was right, but he¡¯s always hated people saying things about either him or me.


    ¡°I have to defend my corner. Its not just me anymore I have you and Jayson to protect from all these haters¡± my eyes moved to Jayson seeing that pure innocent smile as he yed.


    He was right.Belongs ? to N?velDrama.Org.


    ¡°it¡¯s not them who I¡¯m worried about anyways. Our families. I was worried about Hailey, but I can¡¯t imagine the punishment I¡¯m going to get from your dad¡± he said it like he was reminding himself of a past memory.


    I smiled.


    ¡°why are you smiling?¡± he said turning me around a clear sign of fear in his eyes.


    Its been a long time since dad finally started to ept Leon, he works as an engineer overseas, so he doesn¡¯t know much about what happened.


    Dad was actually the one who warned me about Leon in terms of me losing him because I wasn¡¯t focused on our rtionship.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry about anything Leon, just focus on us¡± I said kissing his cheek. Since when  did Leon became such a worrier.


    His confidence was almost like a shield back in school now I start to see for who he really is.


    He grabbed my hand cing a kiss against my knuckles.


    After a good two hours of walking around we ended up at the eating area that was away from the monkeys.


    Leon left to take a call from his office. When I saw her name sh on his phone, I was instantly thinking the worst, but I had to have faith. Emily was an amazing businesswoman I¡¯ll give her that.


    One of these days I¡¯ll have to really find out what happened. Leon is way too stressed about it and that leads me to believe that something more than just a kiss happened.


    Leon isn¡¯t someone to lie to me, he hates liars with the passion. Since he is not lying, he just isn¡¯t telling me the full truth.


    The truth might hurt me even more and I don¡¯t know whether I am prepared for that but I¡¯m going to have to be especially when this is my family I have to think about.


    Jayson has two loving parents who love him and love each other. Its just a shame that Leon had to break hismitment to me and Jayson.


    When I became pregnant with Jayson it wasn¡¯t nned. Even though people thought it was my way of keeping Leon with me I had never imagined I would be with a child at such a young age.


    When I told Leon he didn¡¯t cry, jump for joy he simply was shocked at the idea of having a baby.


    I spend the 2 weeks after taking a test crying and stressing out because in all honesty, I was nowhere near prepared to have a baby.


    It wasn¡¯t an easy experience for any of us but when Jayson was born there was this look in both of our eyes that said we would try our best to make sure that this baby grows up with two loving parents.


    So, you can only imagine the pain Leon has been feeling ever since he started acting up and going against everything that was our family.


    I really hope that Leon manages to forgive himself because I¡¯m already halfway there to forgive him and that¡¯s a huge step for me when I thought I would never be able to forgive him ever again.


    shback


    Leon¡¯s POV


    mming the door I got in my car and drove anywhere. I just needed to get out of that house before I say something I really regret.


    Liz has made it clear she wasn¡¯t to argue on every tiny thing. I expected her to be well into work now finally going for what she wants and apparently, that means I don¡¯t care about my own child.


    What¡¯s the problem with having a nanny whilst she works instead of being stuck at home all day. Of course, I care about my son but that doesn¡¯t have to stop her from getting what she wants.


    Every single day she finds something to argue about.


    ¡°Woah Woah bro chill on the ¡­¡± I finished the ss sliding it forward so that the bartender could fill it up. I don¡¯t n on going home tonight so I can drink whatever I want.


    After the night I¡¯ve had I deserve a break.


    ¡± did you fight with wifey again¡± I red at Trevor.


    ¡± wifey¡± Iughed ¡± who am I kidding Liz will never marry me¡± even though I proposed she has no motive to even start thinking about wedding ns.


    I thought girls were dying for that opportunity where they can n their wedding.


    ¡± give me that, you guys have turned me into a raging alcoholic¡± Trevor grabbed the bottle from the bartender pouring himself his own ss.


    I don¡¯t remember when it all changed. It wasn¡¯t Jayson fault I don¡¯t regret having a son but I think the stress of a new-born wasn¡¯t helpful towards our rtionship.


    ¡± nobody¡¯s forcing you to get involved,¡± I said tracing the rim of my ss.


    Trevor scoffed ¡± I¡¯m here voluntary, you know that¡± that¡¯s why he is my best friend. I was already with Liz when I met Trevor and at first, they weren¡¯t fans of each other but they soon warmed up to each other.


    ¡± thanks, man, I need to clear my head I¡¯m going to go to the office ¡± I didn¡¯t even give him time to reply I just left.


    No doubt he will keep himself entertained her.


    I knew I couldn¡¯t drive so I ended up walking to the office, it was only a 20-minute walk and it was a good way to clear my head.

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    I walked into the office seeing a few people moping about. A few people tried to cover up the fact that they weren¡¯t actually doing any productive work but right now I couldn¡¯t care.


    I sat in my office chair breathing deeply. A picture of me and Liz was staring at me. from a time when our problems were simpler.


    A soft knock came at my door. Emily peeked her head in. she had her sses on meaning that she was workingte too. She often did this when we had deadlinesing up.


    ¡± you look terrible¡± shemented closing the door behind her. She walked in cing a pile of folders on my desk.


    I stared at the pile with disgust knowing that was my next job.


    ¡°thanks¡± I mutteredying my head on the table. I wasn¡¯t in the mood to joke around like we normally do.


    I froze when I felt her hand on my shoulders. She started to rub them. It was slightly ufortable with her long nails.


    ¡± Emily, please stop,¡± I said rotating my shoulder to hopefully get her hands off me.


    ¡± Leon, just rx, ¡± she said next to my ear I could feel her lips on my skin and I was ming the alcohol for my reaction towards it.


    This is wrong but I haven¡¯t felt intimacy in a while.


    I guessed that a simple shoulder massage was harmless.


    It was soothing that I felt myself drifting off into sleep. This wouldn¡¯t be the first time I¡¯ve fallen asleep at the office.


    I jerked when I felt a heavy pressure on my thighs.


    When I opened my eyes I was facing the other direction. Emily had her hands on my thighs her shirt slightly unbuttoned to the point where I could see most of her cleavage.


    ¡± Emily, I have Liz,¡± I said loud and clear grabbing her hands and removing them. There have been times where I have flirted with Emily, possibly been to handsy with her.


    I¡¯m not surprised she¡¯s tried going this far.


    She stood up in front of me. ¡± Do you? Why are you ignoring the fact that we have a connection? You¡¯ve been with her basically all your life don¡¯t you think its time for a change¡± Emily moved I between my legs bending down.


    The next thing I know her lips were on mine.


    They were soft and frantic. I hate to admit this but I gave in. I let my frustration out onto her. It was sick and twisted I know but I was imagining Liz.


    Her hands slowly flew to my chest pulling at the buttons. Once I was fully aware of her intentions I grabbed her wrists pinning them behind her on the desk.


    She smirked.N?velDrama.Org is the owner.


    She ground her hips into mine as I leant over her.


    ¡± that¡¯s enough Emily, you¡¯ve gone too far,¡± I said looking at her letting her know what I said was serious.


    She slowly looked down regret in her eyes.


    ¡± how can you love her this much Leon, she doesn¡¯t treat you well¡± she whispered raising her head slightly.


    I pushed up her chin ¡± you don¡¯t know anything Emily, we will not speak of this again¡± I snapped at her moving to the side and walking towards the exit.


    I called my driver toe to pick me up.


    ¡± please, Leon give me a chance. Highschool sweethearts are sweet but with me, we can build an empire, live the life you want¡± Emily saiding out she pulled at my arm.


    I sighed, the life I want must involve one woman and that woman isn¡¯t Emily.


    I shook my head stepping away from her, only for Emily to grab my neck and m her lips back on mine.


    I moan from the intensity, my hands moving to her throat.


    To anyone else, it might seem like I¡¯m enjoying this but I wrapped my fingers around her throat pushing her back.


    ¡± don¡¯t make me angry Emily, you¡¯re lucky we have a contract otherwise id end this partnership right now,¡± I said my eyes furious at her actions.


    ¡± Our partnership won¡¯t be the only thing that¡¯s ending¡± she whispered as she stared past me.


    I turned and found a guy holding a camera. I saw the sh.


    Emily simply left and walked back into the office leaving me out here alone.


    ¡± where do you need to go, sir,¡± one of my drivers asked me finally getting here.


    I loosened my tie slightly. ¡± take me to Trevor¡¯s¡± I said before sliding into the backseat of the car.


    Emily stared out the window watching me.


    10 more minutes and I was at Trevor¡¯s moping around like some teenage idiot as I listen to Trevor¡¯s countless ns on how I save my rtionship.


    Moral of the story, I was fucked.


    Charlize


    Fear


    That¡¯s what I felt when I read his message.


    We had arrived home and were getting back into our routine but something felt off. Leon didn¡¯t text or call for thest few days and that had me worried.


    I told Jessica to watch Jayson for a few hours whilst I go to the house and talk with Leon. On my way over there I listened to music to help and calm my anxiety.


    I knocked on the door gently waiting for Leon to open up. I was slightly confused since Trevor¡¯s car was here. Trevor has been travelling in Asia for a few weeks and I had no idea he was back.


    Leon opened the door. Even with the smile on his face at seeing me, I caught an unknown emotion in his eyes.


    FEAR


    ¡± Hey stranger,¡± I said stepping forward to get inside the house. Leon looked at me, he rubbed his neck.

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    Something was definitely going on and I¡¯m getting the feeling that I¡¯m about to find out.


    ¡± would you like a drink,¡± he said as we walked through the house.


    I didn¡¯t see Harry anywhere, maybe he didn¡¯t want him getting involved but that doesn¡¯t really exin why Trevor is here.


    ¡± sure, I¡¯ll have some lemonade if you have some¡± it was hot out today so I needed something cold and refreshing.Belongs ? to N?velDrama.Org.


    Leon walked over to the fridge and started making me my drink. I looked around hoping t see Trevor. Even though Trevor is a pain in the ass I do actually miss him. He reminds me of Leon back in high school with the way he behaves.


    ¡± looking for me?¡± I heard him call from behind me. I turned around and he was standing behind me in a hoodie and shorts.


    He gave me no choice as he wrapped his arms around me hugging me tightly.


    ¡± okay that¡¯s enough¡± we heard Leon say but Trevor kept his hold on me going against Leon¡¯s wishes.


    ¡± Trevor¡± Leon warned. Iughed pulling away and stepping back.


    Trevor folded his arms ¡°still so possessive, well call me if you need me¡± I had thought Trevor was leaving but he grabbed an apple from the table and went into the lounge.


    Well, I guess he is staying then.


    I turned around to Leon, he had my drink in his hand.


    ¡°we need to talk about that night¡± I stilled.


    Leon grabbed my hand and walked towards the lounge. Trevor was no longer there which gave us the privacy that we needed.


    I sat down crossing one leg over another. He could barely look me in the eyes.


    ¡°that night we had that fight don¡¯t you remember¡± how could I forget, a simple question turned into one of our biggest arguments.


    ¡°of course I remember, you mmed the door and didn¡¯te back that night¡± he closed his eyes like it was painful to hear about his own actions.


    I would listen but I didn¡¯t say it was going to be easy.


    ¡°right well that night I got drunk with Trevor¡± that exins why Trevor is here. Is Trevor his alibi for the night.


    Leon rarely gets drunk he likes to remember, being shit faced drunk isn¡¯t ideal.


    I went to the office to maybe serve as a distraction¡± d to know he needed a distraction from me, but I guess it¡¯s better than fighting with me more and getting nowhere.


    I could only hope my expressions weren¡¯t so loud, but I have no control over my face.


    ¡°Emily was there, and she made it her mission to seduce me. now before you say anything im not ming Emily for everything, but she definitely couldn¡¯t take rejection lightly¡± he said his fingers moving to his hair.


    Desperate to run his hands through them.


    ¡°what did she do, she led me to believe it was a simple kiss. Did more happen?¡± I asked him. My mind already racing with thoughts on what could¡¯ve happened.


    Leon moved closer to me grabbing my hand. ¡°she just got too physical and like I said just couldn¡¯t take rejection easily¡± why can¡¯t he juste out with it.


    Knowing her she¡¯s probably never faced rejection in her life.


    ¡°it was my fault for sending her wrong signals like there was hope but she knew that I was invested in you Liz¡± I know that if he had been strict with their partnership whatever they want to call it. Things would¡¯ve been different.


    Leon brought my hand to his lips ¡°you were always my first choice¡± he tried to reassure me. I say tried because surely, I should¡¯ve been the only choice.


    ¡°a part of you must¡¯ve liked the idea of being with Emily. Maybe she wasn¡¯t your first choice, but she still was a choice Leon¡± I said to him bringing my hand back and cing it on myp.


    I could see that he was hurt by my actions.


    I tried not to act on it.


    ¡°it¡¯s not new information that I wanted more of your attention Liz and im embarrassed, really¡± you definitely should be.


    ¡± she was a distraction and ¡± I had to stop him.


    I stood up ¡± you keep talking about distractions, Leon. What¡¯s so bad wit facing your problems head-on instead of needing a distraction¡± Leon looked up at me.


    ¡± it¡¯s the only way I know Liz¡± he defended himself.


    ¡± That was a goodeback, really snappy Leon but you have to start facing your problems. We had one of the pettiest fights and you ruined something special by making a few stupid decisions¡±


    Leon smiled at my response. ¡± why are you smiling¡± I said slightly confused.


    He grabbed my hand again ¡± because I hear hope in your words, Liz. I honestly thought this, us was over¡± he smiled kept getting wider.


    ¡± you can start being hopeful when you tell me what exactly happened and don¡¯t skip over the details this time,¡± I said leaning back crossing my arms over my chest.


    Yes, I technically have already forgiven him but I need the details. Emily can think she can walk away just like that but im about to give her a reality check.


    If she thinks I will let her work with Leon where she can try and seduce him shes got another thinging.


    ¡± hey hey Liz calm down¡± Leon ran after me as I practically ran towards the door.


    ¡± calm down? You were drunk and practically sleeping and she was on route to having your cock down her throat¡±


    Leon pressed his fingers on my arm ¡± Lizzy, let¡¯s not bring any fuel to the fire¡± I ripped my arm out of his grasp.


    ¡± what if it was me. what if some guy took advantage of my drunk self and started feeling me up how would that make you feel¡±


    He was silent.


    ¡± exactly Leon, so don¡¯t tell me to calm down I won¡¯t kill the woman but I sure as hell won¡¯t stand back at let her do this¡±


    The main door was fully opened. A smiling Trevor standing there with the door opened. At least he wasn¡¯t going to stop me.


    I drove over to the office, I knew that Leon wouldn¡¯t be far behind.

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    ¡± go get lunch or something,¡± I said staring at Emily¡¯s assistant as I walked into the offices. She nced behind me at a nervous Leon.


    ¡°it¡¯s fine, go have a break¡± she rushed past us with her bag.


    I pushed open her office door seeing the woman standing behind her desk admiring herself in her hand mirror.


    ¡± outside Leon¡± I warned Leon as I felt his presence behind me.


    He stood there not moving. Eventually, he sighed and stepped out.Content rights by N?velDr//ama.Org.


    ¡± I don¡¯t know what he told you but it¡¯s a lie. The feeling was mutual¡± she tried to defend herself walking towards me.


    I watched with a smile as his head whipped back as Inded a hard p on her face.


    Her face showed that she really couldn¡¯t believe I had just pped her.


    ¡± if it was mutual he wouldn¡¯t be begging me to take him back would he Emily. Learn to take rejection and keep your hands off my man¡± I said stepping forward and pointing at her shocked face.


    ¡°Does this mean I¡¯m forgiven?¡± Leon asked as we rode the elevator down to the ground floor.


    I simply stared forward not giving him anything.


    He poked my cheek ¡± Lizzy, hello answer me¡±


    I tried my best not to smile.


    ¡± I need some time to think Leon, now stop poking me¡± I swatted his hand away from me. I breathed a sigh of relief when we arrived at the ground floor.


    As the doors opened I cast Leon a look. I regretted it instantly seeing the broken look in his eyes.


    ¡± I didn¡¯t say no, just not now Leon,¡± I said reaching up to touch his jaw. The rough stubble was a clear indication of his tired state.


    ¡± take care of yourself Leon¡± I whispered as I stepped out into the busy lobby.


    ¡°just the two we were looking for¡± I stopped in my tracks lifting my head at the familiar voice.


    I probably looked stunned I mean how else am I supposed to react when my father and Leons father are stood in front of me.


    I didn¡¯t remember thest time these two men were in the same room. Let alone on speaking terms.


    Looks like I won¡¯t be going anywhere just yet.


    presence of.


    Leon¡¯s dad, simon was the founder of thispany but since retiring he hasn¡¯t been in the uk in more than 2 years. Leon¡¯s dad hasn¡¯t met Jayson yet either.


    ¡± follow me¡± Simon said sharply turning around. My father walked with him not even sparing a nce.


    As for my dad, since he divorced my mom he has been working in oman at this big engineeringpany. He also hasn¡¯t met Jayson.


    ¡°Did you¡± Leon shook his head grabbing my hand and following them.


    When we arrived outside the entrance one big car pulled up. We all got inside and sat down waiting patiently.


    The silence was actually deadly. Thest time I was in the presence of Leon¡¯s father he basically used me of using his son and kicked me out of his home so you could say that I felt somewhat ufortable.


    ¡± Hi dad¡± I broke the silence turning to my father who haven¡¯t seen in a long time. He was aging well at 60.


    I¡¯m surprised that these two are actually fine with being in the presence of eachother.


    ¡± Hi princess ¡± he smiled at me. well at least I know he wasn¡¯t mad at me which is a good sign. I wanted to be sure that I wasn¡¯t setting myself up.


    He cocked his head to his left. Leons father was staring directly at me with his eyebrow raised. For years that look has intimidated me.


    Past


    Baby cmon, its either don¡¯t tell them or they find out and hate you either more¡± Leon said practically dragging me from the bed.


    Is that supposed to make me feel better, not quite sure if that¡¯s the right way to go about it.


    ¡± fine, but you¡¯re speaking¡± I grunted finally getting out of bed and heading towards the bathroom. My belly was not at a point where it was noticeable.


    Leons father had just arrived in the uk and Leon thought it was a good idea for us to announce my pregnancy to him.


    The moment we stepped into Leons home one of his cousins came running upto me. He was the nicest little kid in the family. 19 years old hes quite mature for his age.


    ¡± Lizzzzzy¡­ woah baby¡± he stopped when he got close enough to see me. I didn¡¯t really try and hide it that much.


    Leon rubbed my back ¡± yeah, keep it quite alright¡± Leon said to his cousin patting his back. We walked past him. I quicklytched my hand onto his arm and brought him.


    If I¡¯m going to face Leons angry father I need some moral support.


    We stepped into the main part of the house. Leon¡¯s mother Lorraine was busy preparing food in the kitchen. Lorraine was a nice woman, we didn¡¯t get along that much but she was decent enough to not say bad things to my face.


    Behind my back she doesn¡¯t care but at least not in my face.


    One look at my belly as she turned around ¡± I¡¯m going to need something stronger¡± Leon rolled his eyes and greeted his mother.


    ¡± I changed my mind, we¡¯re not doing this ¡± I said turning around to exit this horrible house. how people can stand for this is beyond me. what did I ever do to deserve this.


    ¡± not doing what¡± I froze when I heard his voice.


    Leon gently took my arm bringing me back to his side. Leon¡¯s dad stood in his suit, obviously he had just gotten back leaving him no time change.


    ¡± hi dad, we have something to tell you¡± Leon spoke staring at his dad. When the words left his mouth he angled his head to look at me. fuck sake, why does he have to look so scary.


    ¡± do tell Elizabeth¡± he said a scary smile on his lips. I grabbed onto lepns hand. He knows full well that my name is not Elizabeth.


    Jesus take the wheel.

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    ¡± stop it dad¡± Leon¡¯s barked from my side seeing how ufortable I was bing. I didn¡¯t want to make it too obvious but till this day he still managed to intimidate me like that.


    Upon seeing my nervous state Leons dad softened his stare and leant back. ¡± alright , I¡¯ll get straight to the point. Me and your father have never seen eye to eye its not new news to anyone¡± I swallowed my spit. That must be the understatement of my whole entire life.


    They really aren¡¯t that different I never quite understood why they didn¡¯t get along.


    ¡± But we didn¡¯t go through all that shit for you two to ruin your rtionship in a few days. You my son, begged me for years to finally ept Charlize and now that I have you fuck it up¡± I was slightly relieved that the attention was no longer on me.


    Leon was taking it on like a champ. I doubt he expected anything less.


    ¡± Dad we didn¡¯t really have to have this conversation infront of liz too¡± Leon groaned from beside me.


    Both our fathers looked at eachother sharing a private moment.


    ¡± why shouldn¡¯t we. We¡¯re family after all¡± now this is where I draw the line.


    Iughed, and didn¡¯t feel ashamed about it at all. We were never a family, me and Leon ight have been but our dads made it impossible for us.


    So for him to say this now is beyond me.


    ¡± you never thought of me as family simon. I was not fit to be with Leon. Emily was probably your desired daughter inw so really this little speech is pointless and a waste of my time¡± I too leant back crossing my arms.


    ¡± lizzy¡± Leon objected not liking my words at all.


    I shrugged turning to simon again. For once it looked like I made him ufortable but not for long.


    ¡± Emily maybe be the suitable fit for someone like Leon but I think we can all agree she is not fit for my son I made your life very difficult growing up and I regret it because I know it was the foundation for many of the issues that you are facing now¡± shocked would be putting it mildly.


    I had assumed Emily was the perfect candidate for their family, he can be sure that his family image will be secure with her.


    ¡°Over time I noticed how much Leon loved you. I realised that the more I rejected the idea of you two Leon would only try harder. I was the fault as to why Leon was distracted and not focused on his career. It was never you liz¡±


    My eyes lifted, for once I could see a real emotion swimming in his eyes. He never stayed long enough to have a real serious conversation with me.


    He never spend time getting to know me which hurt because from I heard from Leon and the guys Simon was an inspirational man.


    Leon slowly reached over tightening his fingers around my own. I felt at peace when did this knowing that ever since I met Leon he constantly had my back.


    Constantly defended me, protected me and most importantly loved me.


    My own dad saw the movement and smiled to himself ¡± we¡¯re sorry that it took us this long to figure this out. But you have our full support now. You made a mistake son, and you¡¯ve paid for it but now its time to forgive eachther and Leon, you need to forgive yourself¡± dad said speaking up.


    He held out his hand. Leon nced at it coughing to clear his throat and reaching out and shaking my fathers hand firmly.


    When Leon leaned back he stared at me, seeing the sadness in my eyes. I had waited for this moment for years. When I graduated top of my course, got a really good job, even when I was pregnant, all I wanted was for our families to unite.


    Leon slowly ran a hand through his hair. ¡± Thank you but this is not my decision anymore. Liz needs some time and I have to give it to her¡± I closed my eyes. The pain in his voice was too much for me.


    I sighed with relief when I felt the care to a stop. Simon wa the forst one to exit. When we stepped out  recognised Leons family home instantly.


    ¡°I¡±ll take you home if you want ¡± Leon whispered into my ear as he joined me.


    I was about to agree when simon spoke up ¡± Not so fast kids, I want to show you both something ¡± he didn¡¯t leave us any choice as he walked inside his home with my father following closely behind.


    ¡± any ideas¡± I asked Leon as we walked inside. He stood away from me shaking his head.


    Fair enough. I followed their voices to the office. I haven¡¯t been inside this house in so long. When I reached the office simon reached up on the shelf pulling down a box wrapped in a big red ribbon. He opened it up bringing out a few books and papers before a cream envelope was handed to me.


    ¡± My wife wrote this a month before passing. She wanted me to give it to you. Its your decision if you want to read it or¡­¡± I didn¡¯t wait for him to finish. I slid my nail across the opening and pulled out the letter.


    Dear Charlize


    I know you¡¯re probably wondering why you¡¯re reading a letter from me, as I¡¯m writing this i¡¯m starting to wonder this as well. The fact that you are reading this means that my stubborn husband has finally reached out to you. Knowing him its probably not a method i would have agreed with. I know we were never close and whatever you read here has no elevance to you but i cant leave this world without getting this off my chest.


    when i told Leon i was diagnosed with cancer he spend days by side taking care of me. if we can agree on anything it has to be that Leon is the most kindest soul. when he was by my side he only really had one wish and that was to talk to you. I procrastinated the idea for way too long and in the end it was toote as the cancer really started to fight me. If i had the chance to speak with you i would let you know how much i appreciate you for loving my son. The men in our family are strong willed and passionate men who fight for what they want and Leon fought for you with every fiber in his being i know that.


    I would watch both of you from a far and see the love you had for eachother. The way you wouldfort Leon when he felt sad, depressed, angry and even hungry. Leon never let his eyes stray when he was with you and behind closed doors many arguments were based on Leon fighting for you. Now that the cancer has nearly taken me i now realise that i shouldve defended you, supported you and loved you like my own but instead i wasted precious time and now all i can do is regret that time i wasted.


    I need you to know that I think you and Leon are prefect for eachother. Leon changed when he met you. Not in the way I predicted. He was more independent, driven and confident but most importantly he started to be responsible and he took a lead role in caring for everyone close to him. I have to thank you for that because you influenced him in a way I couldn¡¯t imagine any of those other girls he told me about. The news about your pregnancy was a wake up call. Leons reaction to the news was th biggest wake up call fro me and for simon aswell but he never liked to show it. As long as Leon and you are together I can leave this world knowing that my son is happy. If you ever get the chance to please watch for my husband. He wont tell you but he has a soft spot for you.


    I never was able to give you any advice but please Lizzy follow your heart.


    I smiled seeing that she underlined thest three words multiple times. I hadn¡¯t rised it but when Leon brough a tissue to my eyes I rised that I had cried. Leon¡¯s mom never really spoke to me much but I knew that she watched me, assessed me.


    Without this letter I would never had known that she felt this way. My father and simon stood with the letter reading it. They didn¡¯t give me much choice and I wasn¡¯t too bothered that they were reading something addressed to me.Content ? N?velDrama.Org 2024.


    ¡± you have my blessing liz, take the time you need but please give Leon a chance because that boy loves you¡± simon said at the door as we waited for Leon to bring the car to the door.


    I ced my hand on his shoulder ¡± Take care simon¡± I said before walking down the steps and getting into the passenger seat.


    Leon wasted no time in pulling away and heading home.


    When I realised he was taking me home, my home my mind drifted back to those words.


    Follow your heart


    If I follow my heart all I have to do is not let this man to left out of my sight. But then again am I I rushing into this shouldn¡¯t I at peast go home and think this through before making any crazy decisions.


    I felt my phone vibrate in my coat pocket. I grabbed it and opened up the messenger app. George ad sent me a picture of jayson sleeping peacefully on his chest as they watched a movie.


    ¡± Easy peasy sis, don¡¯t worry about your boys¡± he said in his message.


    I looked over at Leon, I watched him rub his hands on his jeans like he was swating even though it was cold out today. We even had the air conditioning on.


    I locked my phone.


    ¡± Take me home Leon¡± I said quietly but just loud enough that he could hear me over the music ying throough the speakers.

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    He shifted gears ¡± yeah, that¡¯s where im taking you¡± he replied his eyes stauing on the road, not even ncing at me wonce.


    Typical.


    ¡± No¡± I said grabbing his jaw as we stopped at a red light.


    He pursed his lips staring at me.


    ¡°Take me home Leon¡± I said louder this time hoping he got the message. Leon breathed out his eyes searching for a sigh.


    Why was he looking for aomething that Wasnt there when clearly he can see that I want this.


    Leon shifted into gear speeding off down the road. I ced my hand on the side of my seat smiling to myself.


    Eager much.


    Leon took a u-turn and headed in the direction of his home which technically is mine too. Surprinsingly I wasn¡¯t nervous not like I needed to be.


    We reached the drive and I stepped out closing the door as I waited for Leon to get put of the car aswell. He took his time, I feel like he was torturing me now.


    ¡± Youing¡± he called over at me. I smiled heading inside already giddy. My first reaction was to look around the house. I wonder if Harry was in or did he leave for a few hours.


    I heard the door click shut. I turned around and Leon looked unbelievably hot as he leaned against the door staring at me.


    He arched his eyebrow ¡± looking for something?¡± he asked kicking off the door and heading towards me. I watched that sinful look cross his face and that¡¯s when the nerves suddenly kicked in.


    He wasted no time in grabbing my hips pulling me towards him.


    ¡± what do you want liz, this is all on you now whatever you say goes¡± he said bringing his hands up my back. He grabbed a hold of my hair pulling my head back.


    forcing me to stare up at those deep pools.


    I said nothing and simply just showed him. I moved in kissing him lightly.


    I was about to pull away when he grabbed me.


    ¡± not a achance in hell im letting you go¡± he whispered seductively as he goes in kissing me deeply this time.


    I lost my bnce which forced him to bend grabbing my legs and wrapping them around his waist.


    I took advantage of my positions and ran my fingers through his hair as we kissed. His tongue meeting mine.


    This was filled with passion for what we felt for each other.


    ¡± Make me yours Leon ¡± I whispered pulling back so that I could actually catch my breath for once.


    He peered up at me.


    ¡± you won¡¯t regret this in the morning? ¡± he asked hesitant to go further with me.


    Iughed tilting my head back.


    ¡± you¡¯re gonna regret it tomorrow of you don¡¯t fuck me right now Leon ¡± I said bringing my fingers to the back of his neck.


    He squeezed my hips. ¡± fine, if you don¡¯t make love to em¡± I said smirking at him.


    He smiled ¡± much better¡± he said already making his way.


    He headed straight to his room. The sheets were bringing back memories of many nights spend in this bed.


    ¡± Thabk you for fighting for me ¡± I whispered as he lowered me down onto the bed.


    He let go looking over me, surveying me.


    ¡± it¡¯s going to cost you ¡± he suddenly said smirking.


    Excuse me.


    ¡°How much¡± I answered back to which he just smiled.


    ¡± I want all of you, all night in this bed with no interruptions ¡± he said pulling out my phone and throwing it onto the table.


    I grimaced at the loud sounds it made hopefully it¡¯s not broken.


    I nodded as o reached to pull the sheet off his body.


    I hummed in appreciation for the delicious sight of Leon with his muscles on disy.


    He meant over me kissing me passionately like he was starving for my lips.


    ¡°Say your mine liz ¡± he whispered against my neck. I moaned the words.


    He smiled against my skin pleased with my answer.


    ¡± I¡¯ve always been yours Leon don¡¯t you know that¡± his kisses became even more frantic and passionate.


    ¡± god, I fucking love you ¡± he said moving down my jaw, neck andnding on my chest.


    His jaw went still when he pushed my shirt up over my head.


    SilenceContent ? N?velDrama.Org 2024.


    For a chatty charismatic guy, this is definitely new.


    I instantly felt self-conscious. I grabbed a pillow and ced it over my chest covering myself from his eyes. All my confidence was now gone after that look.


    I have only ever been with Leon so seeing him look at me like that is like a stab to the heart.


    ¡°you¡¯re beautiful¡±

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    Wait what.


    I looked up and saw Leon meet my eyes a secret smile ying on his lips. He grabbed hold of the cushion ripping it away from my body.Belongs ? to N?velDrama.Org.


    ¡°why are you hiding something I already know so well. I could draw your body with my eyes closed Liz¡± he smirked up at me. he traced the line down my stomach that I had spent long hours in the gym perfecting.


    ¡°Don¡¯t ever hide from me Liz, I love your body any shape any size¡± isn¡¯t that what all guys say but we all know they have a preference.


    Leon tapped my forehead ¡°Naughty naughty, I know exactly what you¡¯re thinking and you should stop. You know I loved you before seeing any of this¡± he said sliding his hand down my stomach stopping at my hips. He pulled my leg up to wrap around his waist.


    ¡°Now I¡¯m going to love every inch of your body¡± he whispered peppering kisses down my jaw.


    I was so lost in his touching that I without noticing brought my hand up to rest on the back of his neck like I would always do.


    ¡°Lizzy¡± he warned. Now I was the one with the upper hand. I yed with the hair at the back of his neck which forced him to kiss me harder. He pressed his mouth against mine, searching for my tongue. When he found it he took control which caused my hands to let go.


    Leon paused.


    I sat up on my elbows ¡± what?¡± I asked him. He shook his head going to lean down again but I stopped him.


    He sighed. Sitting up on his knees.


    ¡± I¡¯ve missed you,¡± he said quietly. My eyes rolled back at his stupidment. I¡¯ve missed him too but I thought we were getting into it just now.


    ¡°you¡¯ve ruined the moment now. We were about to get dirty I know you want to be sweet¡± I shuffled out the bed walking to the dresser in the room.


    I heard him get up wrapping his arms around me.


    ¡°this reminds me of our first night when you said that. you could never talk dirty with me ¡± he said reminiscing.


    Its true I never talked dirty I kind of left that to Leon since he loved to do it just to tease me.


    ¡°what else can you remember about our first night together?¡± I asked him turning around and leaning on the dresser.


    A raw emotion swam in his eyes.


    ¡± how nervous you were ¡± he smiled to himself. He took my hand bringing me back to the bed.


    ¡± I hadn¡¯t imagined we would do it that night all I wanted was to have you next to me in the morning but you surprised me¡± he winked at me. I felt hot just thinking about it.


    Leon made dirty jokes he ever went as far as touching me so intimately but he stopped. He turned me on so much that I had to ask him to pleasure me.


    I wanted it.


    ¡± you can¡¯t just go and tease a girl like that, ¡± I told him wrapping my arms around his neck and straddling him on the bed.


    He knew exactly what he was doing.


    I grabbed his hands and moved them to grab my ass. I wanted to feel his warm hands on my skin.


    He grabbed them roughly and pressed his lips to mine again. Heid back on the bed holding the back of my neck as he kissed me.


    I had missed this so much. His scent, his everything.


    I concentrated on kissing him that I hadn¡¯t noticed how his fingers had moved down my stomach now at the edge of my panties.


    I grinded on his hand. ¡± Lizzy¡± he moaned in my mouth as I moved so his fingers would cover me. he traced down the centre.


    ¡± did you ever touch yourself ¡± he mumbled against my neck.


    ¡± I did more than that Leon¡± I whispered causing him to groan and rub me faster.


    I gasped as he slid my panties to the side and slid one finger inside. He groaned feeling how wet I was and I was slightly embarrassed so I grabbed his hand wanting him to remove it but he was reluctant.


    ¡± there¡¯s nothing embarrassing about being turned on Lizzy, now hands off,¡± he said with a threatening tone.


    I slowly let go and moved my hands to his strong arms.


    ¡°good girl, now just enjoy it,¡± he said moving his fingers inside me. I sealed my lips shut when he went deeper.


    When he wasfortable he started to move, fucking me with his fingers and I was moaning at just his fingers how much more when he really fucks me.


    Its been so long.


    I was so close and I knew that he could tell. In a sh, he flipped us over and spread my legs as he positioned himself.


    This was a love-hate rtionship for sure.


    ¡± nothing beats the look you give me when I do this¡± he smiled wickedly as he pulled down my panties.


    He blew lightly as I became bare to him. I writhed ¡± stoop that tickles¡± I giggled.


    The bloody devil.


    My hand flew to my mouth as he covered me with his mouth. I felt his tongue flick and soak me. I was a moaning mess.


    The cheeky grin as he pressed his finger into me again was the final straw for me.


    I grabbed his shirt pulling him up to me with all my strength. It was obvious that he left me.


    ¡± do you ever let me finish¡± he groaned when lied down beside me. I was breathing heavily.


    It was just too much, I was way too sensitive.


    I shut him up by kissing him slowly.


    My hands soon travelled down to his trousers. I pulled down his zip letting him know I wanted him right now.


    He removed his pants and positioned himself. I could sense the hesitation and I hated that he was always checking to see if I would back out.

 Chapter 40

    Not this time.


    Leon grabbed my legs pulling me closer so that I was at an angle. I feltpletely open to him.


    His fingers slid up to intertwine with my own. I tightened my hold as he pushed inside me. he brought his other hand cing it against my cheek.


    ¡± so beautiful¡± he mumbles slowly moving inside me.


    He expected nothing less when a tear spilt from my eye. He swiped it away and continued to move in me. I moved with him letting him enjoy this as much as I am. My nails scratched at his back.


    Leon didn¡¯t disappoint he made me feel loved. He wasn¡¯t whispering dirty words this time more loving words that made me feel like the luckiest girl in the world.


    We gravitated towards the shower to clean ourselves off. I felt his eyes piercing at the back of my head as I washed away everything.


    I knew it.


    ¡± stop worrying Leon,¡± I said spinning around. He tried not to show any emotion but I could see it very clearly.


    He ced his arms either side of me as he leant on the wall.


    ¡± im not going to run out of here saying it was a mistake. I love you Leon can¡¯t you tell ¡± I said running my fingers through his hair.


    Since when did he be so concerned.


    I slid my hand down to feel him ¡± or do I need to show you again¡± he shook his head even though I could see in his eyes he 100 percent wanted me to show him again.


    After our long shower, we headed to the bedroom. Leonid on his side-scrolling through his phone as I proceeded to do my skin care.


    I slipped into the sheets not long after. I sighed blissfully when he wrapped his arms around me.


    ¡°Good night baby¡± he whispered his mouth just next to my ear.


    I tightened my hold on his hand ¡± Goodnight Leon¡±


    Next Morning


    Leon POV


    After everything, she saidst night I had expected Liz to be still sleeping next to me. but when I opened my eyes I saw an empty bed and her phone missing from the table.


    I rubbed my eyes getting out of bed.


    She wouldn¡¯t have left already.


    I pulled on a t-shirt and some shorts heading out of the room. I was still sleepy but I know for a fact that I could hear talking. Not just talking but full-onughter.


    The view in the kitchen had me at a loss for words.


    There in my kitchen was Liz behind the stove talking to Kaleb, George and Trevor as my son sat on the counter ying with Lego pieces.


    Kaleb was the first to notice me. ¡± morning princess, want some pancakes¡± he pointed at the stack of pancakes in front of him. I red at him for calling me a princess.


    ¡± why are you here,¡± I said annoyed. I ignored the hard look Liz sent my way.


    Kaleb smiled to himself ¡± well I thought we were meeting here before our trip to Belfast but I was pleasantly surprised to find Liz here ving away for you¡± fuck. I had forgotten about Belfast.


    Trevor¡¯s birthday bash was over there.


    Before I coulde up with an excuse my son locked eyes on me ¡± Daddyyyyy¡± he screamed. Liz looked on fondly as Jayson reached out to me.


    I walked over picking him up ¡± Hey kiddo, did you have fun with your uncle¡± he nodded happily which made George look pleased with himself.


    George and I have our differences but he¡¯s genuinely a nice guy and looks out for Liz always has.


    ¡± so you¡¯re leaving to go out clubbing,¡± Liz said walked over to both me and Jayson. From the corner of my eye, I watched all three guys slowly slide off the bar stools trying to escape.


    Liz grabbed a towel whipping it across kaleb¡¯s chest. ¡± Not so fast boys¡± Trevor groaned and sat back down.


    ¡± does Hailey know about this¡± she turned to Kaleb.


    rm bells rang inside kalebs mind.


    Trevor nudged Kaleb who very unconvincingly nodded his head. When Liz stepped back with a sweet smile Kaleb breathed finally.


    But I knew that smile all too well and when she reached for her phone I knew that he was doomed.


    ¡± Bro, she¡¯s calling Haley now,¡± I said snapping Kaleb out from his little celebration thinking that he was off the hook.


    ¡± hey hales. Yeah, Kaleb is here now yeah yeah yeah ill exin it allter. Just wondered if you knew about the guys going to Belfast for a guys night¡± no doubt Hailey wanted to know why she was with me.


    Girls will be girls.


    ¡± They¡¯re what!!!¡± she yelled into the phone. I patted Jason¡¯s back as Iughed at the pure rage her voice.


    Liz handed over the phone to Kaleb who looked like he wanted to shit his pants.


    Liz slowly walked over to us. I ced a kiss against her cheek. She leaned into my pinching jaysons cheek lightly.


    The boy just grinned at his mother.


    ¡± KALEB IM DUE ANY DAAAAY¡± Kaleb practically ran out of the kitchen knowing full well that a bunch of vulgar words were going toe out of Haley anytime soon.N?velDrama.Org is the owner.


    Iughed at his misfortune. There is nothing worse than a raging pregnant woman.


    ¡± One night Daddy, one night¡± Liz whispered before walking away making sure to sway her hips as she left.


    I looked around hoping the guys didn¡¯t hear her.


    Trevor locked eyes with me ¡°Daddy aye¡± he said quietly, causing George to smack him.

 Chapter 41

    ¡°dude, that¡¯s my sister¡±


    ¡°This is beyond pathetic girls¡± Jenny walked into the Lounge sitting in between a very pregnant Haley and Jess.


    It had been a whole day since the guys left for Trevor¡¯s birthday celebration and to make for time, we all decided to camp out at Leon¡¯s big house. Yes, technically its mine too but I just don¡¯t feel right saying it just yet.


    ¡°What, the woman is about to go intobour, her nails need to be polished and ready¡± Jess said lifting her head from painting Haley¡¯s toes a lovely Pink inspired by the gender of the baby.


    Jess is obviously exaggerating Haley isn¡¯t due for another 2 weeks.


    I have to give credit to Haley if I was heavily pregnant and my man decided to go on a guy¡¯s trip, I would lose my shit.Content ? N?velDrama.Org 2024.


    We just needed to wait a few more hours until they returned. Jess and I had seen a few pictures of the guys in a club and having drinks and made the right decision on not letting Haleye anywhere near those pictures.


    ¡°why don¡¯t we go to the cinema room and watch a movie¡± Jenny announced. Jenny was just bored; she wasn¡¯t worrying about her man in a different country probably surrounded by beautiful women because she didn¡¯t have anyone.


    She¡¯s bathing in that single life.


    ¡°that sounds good actually Jenny, girls help me up¡± Haley said suddenly snapping her eyes open. I thought she was asleep. Moving this woman is the hardest type of manualbour I¡¯ve ever endured in my life.


    I grabbed her right side whereas Jess took the other side. Jenny the skinny girl could only make sure we didn¡¯t trip over anything.


    We had sessfully arrived in the cinema room. I went onto Leon¡¯s Netflix and decided on the movie we all loved. The other woman. Leslie is my actual hero in this movie.


    ¡°stop checking your phone ¡°Haley whispered over to me. For the first half of the movie I was constantly checking my phone for updates from Leon. He said he would text me on his way home, yet I haven¡¯t received a single message.


    He must be really having fun.


    Hasn¡¯t he learnt his lesson.


    ¡°how can I not, what if ¡°she pped my shoulder before the words could even leave my mouth. This is what they say about when people cheat on their partner. The lose all trust in their other half and it bes mental battle.


    I know that I have to trust Leon.


    ¡°Fine, I¡¯ll stop¡± I threw my phone on the seat next to me and cuddled up with my pillow my eyes watching the big screen as Leslie sat crying in her wedding dress. Oh, how we can rte.


    This morning I was being a literally freak when I was walking around Leon¡¯s room, the master bedroom. I soon became too nosey and I was now looking through his collection on the nightstand.


    My fingers ran over a very familiar box. A box that I opened on a very warm winters night.  Leon had just treated me to a dinner at our favourite restaurant. I arrived home to find My driveway covered in beautiful red and white roses.


    He led me into the house my hands now full of red roses. Everywhere I looked there was pictures of us. From school to now. I cringed at some the hideous pictures that he had of us. But it was a sweet gesture.


    Turning around I never expected Leon to be kneeling on one knee as he held out that ck box with a deep red ribbon around it.


    Thinking back to that day I realised that Leon loved me with every fibre in his body.


    I grabbed the box from the table and opened it to find the engagement ring sat in the white cushion inside the box.


    I had an image in my mind of Leon going to find the ring I threw at him in his office that day. What was going through his mind? He could either let me go and continue with Emily or fight for me fight for our son.


    He chose thetter.


    ¡°Liz were heading off, we love you¡± I heard Jess whisper. I felt a warm nket being draped over me.


    I peeked and saw Haley being helped up by Kaleb. He turned to look at me. ¡°Love you¡± he mouthed before leading Haley out. I guess I must have fallen asleep watching the movie.


    I tried to sit up, but I felt sleep trying to tug me back down. ¡°Sleep Liz, I¡¯ll be here when you wake up ¡°I heard Leon¡¯s voice very faintly as fingertips traced my arm.


    I woke up a few hourster, I didn¡¯t quite understand where I was but as I saw the beige walls and the familiar room as the master bedroom I knew exactly where I was.


    I turned around only to stop immediately seeing hisrge formying beside me. Leon looked tired as he slept with his arm over his eyes.


    He still had jeans on which has got to be ufortable in bed.


    I sat up pushing my hair out of my face. I headed towards the shower and removed my makeup and took a quick shower to get rid of the sleep.


    When I emerged from the bedroom Leon was rolled over onto my side of the bed. Hmm, my side I do like that.


    I leant over him to get a closer look only for his arm to wrap around my waist. He tugged me harshly onto the bed causing me toy on top of him. I could feel his warm breaths down the side of my neck.


    ¡°Enjoyed your girly sleepover at our house did you¡± he said cing a little peck on my neck.


    Leon had to actually open his eyes when I was silent. He referred to it as our house and it just feels so good hearing it as our house again after so long.


    ¡°I¡¯m not actually mad, I was just kidding, ¡°he said worry etched onto his face. Bless him for thinking I needed permission to have my girls around.


    I¡¯m not the one who forgot to tell me about the guys trip.


    ¡°I know Leon, I just, It feels good to hear our houseing from your lips¡± Leon grabbed my face leaning into me. I pulled away slightly to really look at him.


    ¡°it¡¯s always been our house Liz if it was up to me, I would have been the one to move out. Its mine as much as it is yours¡± I leant down and ced my lips over his.


    I kissed him lightly, not even seconds after did Leon flip us over so now, he was the one hovering over me. he grinned sexily at me when my robe opened revealing my body to him. I only had some ck panties on.


    ¡°well this is a nice surprise¡± he said his hands sliding around my waist. Iughed nervously wanting to get up, but he held me down so that I had no room to move at all.


    ¡°what makes you think you can wear this little thing and just leave¡± he smoothed his hand down my neck moving towards my bare nipple. I arched my back when he pinched my slightly.


    He grinned like a maniac as he saw my reaction to the simple bit of pleasure. I had no other choice but to let him do as he pleases. He soon grabbed me whole his lips leaning down to touch mine or so I thought. He just touched my lips before moving straight to my neck.


    ¡°LEOOOON¡± I groaned. I felt him smile against my skin clearly proud of himself.


    Well two can y at this game. I moved my hand across his back before moving it towards his waist. I felt the hardness of his belt. As soon as my fingers expertly undid the belt and popped open the button to his jeans, I felt Leon freeze above me.


    ¡°I forget how good you were with your fingers ¡°he groaned out slightly raising his waist. He mmed his mouth down on mine when he felt my hand finally slip beneath and feel him for real.


    He was moaning above me using his arms to keep him up so he wouldn¡¯t crush me.


    It wasn¡¯t long before we were flipped again. My hand trailing down his front only for me topletely let go and jump up from the bed.

 Chapter 42

    I didn¡¯t even think about looking back as I sprinted out of the bedroom. Sleep always gives ne a big appetite so I needed to get some food down my system.


    ¡°Charlize!¡± I heard his shout his voice hard and deep, his hormones all over the ce.


    I smiled to myself as I heard the sound of the shower going. A cold shower in particr.


    I headed straight to the fridge picking out some ingredients for a quick chicken melt. I felt my phone buzzing from behind me. when I saw my brothers name across the screen, I swiped it quickly.


    Bright baby brown eyes stared at the screen. ¡°My baby boy hello¡± I cooed into the screen. He heard my phone and squealed nearly knocking over the phone.


    ¡°Mama, where¡¯s papa I made him a drawing look¡± Jayson shoved a drawing of what looked like people one tall and one small, so I guess that was him and Leon.


    Arms slipping around my waist ¡°Hey buddy, d someone¡¯s missed me what you go there¡± he looked closer to the screen and smiled big.


    ¡°Is that me and you son. Do you miss me shall we y today¡± the never of this guy as he took my phone ad walked through the house with it as he spoke to Jason.


    I pulled out a knife from the drawer and cut the sandwich into two halves. I walked into the lounge to see Leon still speaking on the phone.


    I ced the te on the table and sat on hisp so I could also speak to Jayson.


    ¡°wereing to see you soon Jayson. George stop giving my baby sweets¡± I said knowing fully well that George is listening in. George has trouble saying no to his nephew.


    ¡°fine¡± I heard a grumpy George in the background. We waved at the screen as we said goodbye.


    When the line was cut, I picked up a half and handed it to Leon who was leaning back staring at me. clearly, he still hadn¡¯t gotten over the whole bedroom thing which probably left him turned on.


    ¡°don¡¯t be mad,e on I made you your favourite¡± I poked his lips with the bread trying to get him to eat but to no avail.


    I know what will work. I bit of a generous piece and leant forward. I waited for him to take the food from my lips but instead he brought his fingers towards my mouth removing the food before kissing me full on the lips.


    ¡°don¡¯t y with food Liz¡± he mumbled between kisses as his fingers once again trailed down my body. This time I let him.


    His fingers didn¡¯t stop until they slipped beneath my panties. I jumped up slightly from the burning feeling of his fingers against my most delicate skin.


    ¡°Think I¡¯ll show you how much I missed you,¡± he said against my neck as he moved his fingers inside me. I gripped onto his shoulders as he moved his fingers slowly making me feel all kinds of pleasure.


    He can¡¯t possibly think that I didn¡¯t miss him, after finallying back together for him to just leave for nearly two days. I just wanted to act cool but with Leon is nearly impossible to even do that.Content rights by N?velDr//ama.Org.


    I don¡¯t think I have ever been so busy. Doing campaigns and PR for my book can be seriously exhausting and I¡¯ve had trouble to find time even for myself.


    I feel like Leon has taken this as an opportunity to work hard since I don¡¯t really have the time for us at the minute. I don¡¯t want him to jeopardise his work, he loves his job and that¡¯s what he should focus on.


    I don¡¯t know what I expected when he called me 5 minutes ago cancelling on our date.


    I stretched my legs under the table. My eyes nced at the beige heels on my feet, a perfect match for the dress I was wearing for this night.


    I quickly paid for the bill passing my people who knew exactly what I was escaping from.


    I dialled Jessica¡¯s number into my phone. I didn¡¯t even wait for her to pick up when I started talking or rather ranting through the phone.


    ¡± Hold on there liz, are you trying to tell me youre pissed off at your ex for ditching you and that you have no idea what shit Leon is dealing with right now. You guys are going to send me and everyone into an early grave I swear¡± I vaguely heard the sound of  door mming.


    ¡°get your pretty little ass down to his office and meet me there¡± she was the one to hang up on me leaving me confused as hell.


    What the actual fuck is going on right now. I decided to get an uber and I used this time to search Leon¡¯s name to see if there was any news on him.


    My eyes widened when I saw numerous articles focusing on him.


    Sexual misconduct


    Sexual assault


    Who in their right mind would write this. I know Leon hasn¡¯t had a great track record recently with this whole Emily thing,  but Leon would never do this.


    But this wasn¡¯t what I was angry about, not in the slightest. So instead ofmunicating with me like a normal person he decides to keep silent and bail on our date tonight.


    Did he think I would believe these women.


    I walked out the uber and headed straight into the office. Jessica was already at the front desk, she looked angry as she spoke to the man.


    ¡°Good you¡¯re here, get your mans guard dogs to step down will you¡± jess said noticing me presence over her shoulder.


    ¡°actually, he doesn¡¯t want anyoneing up¡± the mans words had both our heads spinning. ¡°what¡± I blurted out appalled.


    He looked down seeming to be slightly anxious with my response.


    ¡± he doesn¡¯t have a choice¡± I said walking around the desk and heading towards the lift only for my vision to be blocked by some bulky man in a suit.


    Is he serious.


    ¡± Look mister, I may not be his girlfriend but I share a son with that boss of yours so unless he doesn¡¯t want to see little jayson you better let me through. I promise not to smack the living shit out of him when I get to him¡± I know it was a bit harsh but I didn¡¯t mean any of it.


    The big man breathed out slightly.


    He pressed a finger to his ear and spoke ¡± Did you hear that sir, I really don¡¯t want to repeat, yes sir¡± jess nudged me wiggling her eyebrows.


    He stepped to the side letting me go though.


    ¡± Do you think its for the money¡± I asked jess as we stood inside the lift waiting for it to arrive at the top floor.


    Jess hit my shoulder in annoyance. ¡°ofcourse it¡¯s because of the money do you really think Leon would be taking advantage of women when hes got girls left right and centre, honestly¡± she groaned at me.


    Well sue me for asking.


    ¡± he didn¡¯t tell me though, do you think hes hiding something¡± this time she really hit me hard.


    She grabbed her phone from her bag. I watched in surprise as she dialled Hailey. The poor girl is going to have a baby any minute we don¡¯t have the time to be bothering her.


    ¡°this better be good jess, I¡¯m having contractions¡± Hailey shouted through to the phone. I winced hearing her angry voice. Id be surprised if Hailey was having any more kids after this. her pregnancy has been a nightmare.

 Chapter 43

    Jess exined the situation to Hailey in a lot of detail. I felt like a total idiot by the end if it.


    ¡± what do you mean not ready kaleb, my vagina does not wait for you and your stupid camera¡± jess pulled the phone away from her ear.


    We tried not tough.


    ¡± don¡¯t you have any belief in that man, what has he done to deserve this lizzy. Don¡¯t push him away¡± Hailey said into the phone. She was right, I shouldn¡¯t jump to conclusions like this it just isn¡¯t right.


    ¡°okay I got to go push a baby out of my vagina, smack Leon for me will you jess¡± she said before abruptly hanging up.


    I¡¯m pretty sure jess had no problems with doing just that.


    ¡± well you go talk to him I need to work with his legal team and clean this shit up¡± jess said pushing me into the direction of his office.


    I made my way int hat direction but seeing the familiar woman standing in his office had mee to aplete  stop. Leon¡¯s assistance watched me nervously probably waiting for some insane reaction.


    I stood back and waited for the next words.


    ¡± exin this to me then, so these aren¡¯t pictures of you meeting up with the women that coincidently are using me. Ive tried to be reasonable but this ispletey out of line.¡± Leon said clearly angry with the situation.


    She is so fucking twisted, how could she stoop this low to try and ruin Leon. If these women got what they wanted this could ruin Leons whole career.


    ¡± you think that of me, really. I love you Leon I would never do that¡± Emily said back, I watched her take steps forward closer to Leon who sat behind his desk.


    Kelly couldn¡¯t even contain herugh at emilys twisted words.


    ¡± is she delusional¡± I said to Kelly who smiled weakly at me.Content rights by N?velDr//ama.Org.


    Kelly and I never really got on mainly because she tried to seduce Leon but I respected her story of working from nothing and getting to this position and I knew that Leon did too.


    ¡± Don¡¯t make this difficult Emily, I will prove my innocence since I know that you and these women are trying to ruin me. The only reason as to why I¡¯m notughing in your face right now is that there is a possibility liz wont believe me¡±


    Oh Leon.


    How badly I¡¯ve treated you.


    ¡± I terminated our contract and you will never step foot in this building again¡±


    Silence took over the whole office. It wasn¡¯t a shock to see people trying to watch what was going on. They have probably seen Emily sauntering around this ce like she owned it.


    ¡± Leon¡± Emily shouted. I watched Leon hold his hand up. ¡± don¡¯t make me get security to drag you out of here¡±


    Now now Liz, now is not the time to be thinking about how hot Leon is at the minute. Focus will you.


    I stood up straight when Emily turned around. I never thought id say pure hate in someones eyes but that all I could describe emily¡¯s eyes as she looked at me.


    She kept silent, keeping her head high as she walked past me without so much of a word.


    I turned to Kelly ¡± No visitors, he needs to rest please forward everything to Jessica and daniels next door¡± instead of arguing with me she nodded and started typing on herputer.


    I slowly made my way inside his big office. He leant over his desk reaching a for a folder when I entered. His eyes met mine at the door. Clearly panicking when he saw me. but he had nothing to worry about.


    ¡°Lizzy, baby let me exin¡± I held my hand up exactly like he did with Emily just seconds ago.


    ¡± theres nothing to exin Leon, I trust you¡± I said walking towards him. I slipped my hands around his neck. i needed him to know that even with my doubts I did trust him.


    he breathed out a sigh of relief.


    ¡± Jessica is working on it, we wont let these woman ruin your career, your reputation, I swear to you¡± I say stroking my thumb against the back of his neck. he closed his eyes something he would often do when I did this. it brought him peace andfort.


    He pulled me swiftly onto hisp and held onto my waist.


    ¡± I should have met someone who wasn¡¯t so handsome, your causing me all kinds of  problems¡± I said in a joking manner. I watched his lips turn up amused.


    ¡± you¡¯ve got some damn good taste tho ¡± he said grinning at me.


    He slowly leant his head down to my chest. I could feel how tired he was lord knows he was exhausted.


    ¡± you owe me some damn good dinner ¡± I said after a few minutes ofnua just sitting there quietly just enjoying our time together.


    People were going crazy outside but we were calm just us two together in his office.


    ¡± god I¡¯m such an idiot. I¡¯m sorry lizzy I¡¯ll take you out when all of this clears alright ¡± I wasn¡¯t really being serious I just enjoy messing with him.


    ¡± I doubt we will have much time to ourselves. If you haven¡¯t forgotten both our best friends are having a baby as we speak¡± it seemed like rm bells were ringing in his head.


    ¡± shit shit shit Haley is going to murder me ¡± he cursed out loud already on the move to push me off hisp.


    I can¡¯t disagree with that statement.


    I watched him amused as he went around the office trying to find his phone. He was moving around papers folders and all kinds of things searching for it.


    When he turned around I spotted the familiar print of his phone in those right ck trousers.


    Those should be banned.


    I walked over to him wrapping my arms around his front.


    He still carried on searc hung even with me guarding him.


    I slowly moved my hand to his trousers slipping my hand to his back pocket.


    ¡± Liz you¡¯re not making this fair¡± he groaned when I felt him up.


    I plucked the phone from his pocket bringing it to him.


    ¡± Leon, before you give yourself a heartattack calm down and just breathe alright¡± I passed my hands down his arms trying to soothe him.


    We weren¡¯t making much progress but it was something.

 Chapter 44

    Suddenly he reached up cradling my jaw. ¡± what would I do without you Lizzy ¡± he whispered.


    That was ourst moment of peace until his legal team barged through to his office.


    ¡± here we go¡± I muttered.


    All through the hour I barely moved. I stood by him giving him all my support. He didn¡¯t need to do this alone.


    Leon¡¯s problems are my problems.


    ¡°what¡¯s going on?¡± I asked  Hailey, we were sitting in the hall waiting for lunch when I saw a group of girls running, they had a big gift bag in their hand as they passed us.


    ¡°Don¡¯t you know? It¡¯s Leon¡¯s birthday today¡± I turned around and saw the girls go up to Leon who sat with his boys. The girl handed Leon the giftbag and giggled when Leon spoke to her.


    I did know that it was his birthday, but I had no idea that it was such a big deal. Ever since that day when he admitted his feelings to me I have kind of been avoiding him. I think he could see that, and he gave me the space that I needed.


    All weekend I was trying to figure out what to do, do I give him a present or just greet him on his birthday. I chose the first option, and with the help from my mom I bought him a board game. When I was at parties with him and his friends saw that he loved ying games.


    The present was weighing me down throughout the day. I took time thinking about my feelings towards Leon. He was a breath of fresh air, making meugh whenever he speaks to me. it also didn¡¯t help that he was really good looking.


    I wanted something with him I knew that, but I think he might have moved on.


    When it came to the end of school I rushed across campus and waited by the gates. 20 minutester I saw him. His friends had left earlier to go get his party ready, leaving him to walk alone.


    He had his head down as he walked towards the exit, he didn¡¯t even see me standing there. Why did he look so low?


    ¡°LEON!¡± I shouted catching his attention. Those bold eyes stared at me, he looked confused as to why I would be there.


    I held the wrapped-up box to my chest and met him. I stood in front of him pressing the box firmly.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry for leaving itte but I got something for you. Happy birthday¡± I said handing him the present. I waited for him to take it, but he just stared at me.


    This was a mistake I shouldn¡¯t have.


    ¡°yeah you might hate it but I¡¯m giving it to you so I¡¯m going to leave it here¡± I bent down and ced in on the ground avoiding his eyespletely.


    When I stood back up I hadn¡¯t expected him to be this close. He kicked the present to the side with his foot and stepped closer to me.


    He lifted my chin up and slowly but surely he smiled at me. ¡°Think its time you gave me my present¡± I looked at him unsure. I lowered my eyes to the gift I got him on the floor.


    ¡°no uh, what present do you think I want right now Charlize¡± I was at a loss for words.


    He couldn¡¯t seriously be implying what I think could he.


    His hand came and rested on my shoulder rubbing the bare skin showing from my top.


    His eyes were almost hypnotising as they stared at me.


    So, I did what I thought he wanted. I leant up onto my tiptoes and ced a small kiss on his cheek. When he realised that I kissed his cheek he groaned and grabbed my waist pulling me against him.


    ¡°No princess, I want these¡± he said and smashed his lips down onto my own. My gasp was silenced as he coaxed me with his soft lips.


    I enjoyed it way too much.


    Present Day


    Today was Leon¡¯s birthday and I didn¡¯t forget; from what I was aware of he had no ns to celebrate but I wasn¡¯t going to let that happen.


    Its been 2 weeks since those usations came out and Jess has been the ultimatewyer and worked hard to keep Leon¡¯s reputation positive. The girls were proved to have been lying with the police finding deleted messages between Emily and them. There were even payments made.


    Me and Leon decided to book Jessica a flight to Miami and hotel to stay in with her boyfriend as a thank you.


    Leon was currently at the office and I had arranged for everyone to be at the house for when he returns to celebrate his birthday.


    People started toe to the house filling up each room. I had cooked a bunch of his favourite foods with some help from jean who made some amazing pasta dishes.


    ¡°c¡¯mon, Jayson let¡¯s get changed for daddy¡± I lifted my boy up and carried him up the stairs. I made sure that I changed Jayson clothes first before turning on the shower and getting myself ready.


    I was anxious, not because of the stress of this birthday but tonight I was going to do something very untraditional and I didn¡¯t know how he was going to take it. Would he love it will he be pissed.


    I picked out a special outfit for his birthday and wore a sexy pair of ck underwear. I wanted to make this day unbelievably special for him because he truly deserves it.


    ¡°He¡¯sing!¡± Kaleb shouted from downstairs. I was able to apply some lip gloss to my lips before I rushed downstairs after Jayson as he was growing impatient with not seeing his father on his birthday.


    ¡°Thank you all foring to Leon¡¯s birthday celebration. Lets all quiet down and give him a surprise of his life when he gets here¡± I said announcing to everyone. They all looked as excited for it to finally happen.


    Mum Looked unbelievably proud and I knew she waited a long time to see me finally treat Leon like the king he was.Belongs ? to N?velDrama.Org.


    I stood next to Leon¡¯s parents with Jayson in my arms as we heard his car arrive into the driveway. As soon as the door opened Leon appeared in the entrance.


    ¡°SURPISE¡±


    We all shouted. Leon looked generally shocked nearly jumping out of his own skin when he saw all of us standing. His eyes jumped to each of us his eyes finallynding on me and Jayson.


    ¡°Happy Birthday son¡± his dad saiding and giving him a hug. Jayson was like a little dog in my arms scratching at me to let him down.


    I ced him down on the ground and watched him sprint over to Leon. ¡°Happy Birthday Daddy I love you¡± people around us cooed at the sweet words from Jayson.


    One by one people greeted him before clearing the room giving space for everyone.


    I walked up to Leon slowly. I grabbed his arm. ¡°Happy Birthday Leon¡± I whispered. He grabbed my arm pulling me tightly into his chest.


    I grinned up at him and kissed his lips gently. ¡°Let¡¯s go get changed¡± I whispered, I pulled him with me and headed towards the staircase, Kaleb stood there smirking.


    ¡°make it quick guys you¡¯re the hosts¡± he said, which earned a small punch from Leon.


    When we were in the master bedroom I felt his handse around my waist as he pressed himself against my back. ¡°you look beautiful Lizzy¡± he whispered. I leant into his back.


    I helped him get changed making sure he looked charming as ever. We both made our way downstairs. I let Leon go talk with the guests whilst I finished preparing the food.

 Chapter 45

    I brought Leon a te an hourter as he sat talking amongst some of his friends. I didn¡¯t mind that he didn¡¯t speak to me I wanted him to enjoy it I¡¯m sure that I will get my time with himter.


    I joined Kaleb in the main room as we set up some music. There was a slideshow ying on the huge tv screen showing old pictures and videos of Leon¡¯s life. I caught onto the section that was when we were finishing school together.


    ¡°feels like a lifetime ago right ¡°Kaleb said looking on as well. I could only agree.


    Kaleb managed to get the music ying and I went to grab Leon.


    ¡°dance with me won¡¯t you¡± I said pulling Leon¡¯s arm. The guys around him hollered and whistled to which he grinned back going so far as reaching out and grabbing my ass.


    I pped his hand away from me ¡°the kids¡± I said referring to Hailey with all the children as she fed her sweet baby.


    We moved into the middle of the room; I wrapped my hand around his neck as he ced his own around my waist.


    ¡°you know you didn¡¯t have to do all this for me¡± he said as we moved to the beautiful voice of Billie eilish.


    ¡°I wanted to. You deserve much more than this Leon, I¡¯m sorry it took me this long to treat you right¡± I said letting him know this was only the beginning.


    He shook his head tilting up my jaw ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter, as long as we work on us now Lizzy it doesn¡¯t matter¡± I smiled kissing him gently.


    Iughed when Leon pulled back and twirled me around.


    ¡°we stan a man that can dance¡± was heard from the crowd. Leon turned towards them winking at them.


    We finally pulled apart as the song ended and went to sit down with Kaleb, jess and everyone.


    Leon pulled me onto hisp.


    ¡°I honestly thought that I was just having a fancy dinner when jean walked in with all that food¡±


    Iughed, I wondered how jean was going to pass Leon this morning. he would have been too busy thinking about work to even really think about it.


    ¡°you little snake¡± he whispered kissing me gently on the cheek. I caught the eyes of Hailey her eyes showing how she was generally happy for us.


    Leon pressed onto my thigh see Hailey staring as well.Belongs ? to N?velDrama.Org.


    We ended up speaking for a few more hours but I could tell people wanted to leave. Some had children they needed to get back to and others were making it obvious that they wanted to leave us for the night.


    Hailey and Kaleb offered to have Jayson over for a sleepover. Jayson is already in love with Hannan¡¯s daughter. Rissa was the sweetest little girl ever.


    When the house was somewhat clean I ran upstairs grabbing the small box from the hidden spot behind the cupboard.


    I was nervous when I sent it and they were having dys in cleaning it. Jean ran in with the boxes this morning which made me extremely happy and relieved.


    ¡°Lizzy are you upstairs¡± I heard his booming voicee from downstairs. ¡°yeah¡± I shouted back taking one look at myself in the mirror.


    ¡°what are you doing up here¡± he paused, I turned raising my eyes ¡°without me¡± there was that cheeky grin of his.


    I turned around and sat on the bed. ¡°waiting for you what else¡± I watched with a secret smile as his eyes widened.


    He took big strides towards me ¡°Don¡¯t start something you can¡¯t finish Liz¡± who said anything about not finishing.


    He pulled me up and turned me around letting my back rest against his front. He grabbed my hands ying with my fingers.


    ¡°do you remember that birthday of yours when we had our first kiss¡± I felt him nod against my shoulder.


    ¡°well since it¡¯s your birthday maybe this time I give you what you truly want¡±


    He stilledpletely.


    ¡°stop talking¡± he said his hand grabbing my hand and bringing it closer to him. I waited patiently for the next words toe out of my mouth.


    ¡°that¡¯s my ring!¡± he eximed. I breathed a sigh of relief; here I was thinking I needed to make it super obvious, but I guess Leon doesn¡¯t miss these kinds of things.


    I pulled away ¡°actually no its miiii¡± Leon covered my mouth with his hand sessfully silencing me from saying anything else.


    ¡°You¡¯ll marry me?¡±


    The slightest movement of my head and Leon picked me up by my legs bringing my head down to meet his lips.


    ¡°I¡¯m meeting our wedding nner tomorrow Leon, let¡¯s not wait anymore I want to call you my husband¡± I feel like Leon was going to have a heart attack any minute.


    ¡°you want to go around telling everyone I¡¯m yours right¡± he quirked his eyebrow smoothing his hand down my back.


    ¡°hell yeah, its about time you understood that you are mine Leon¡± Leon turned us around and ced me on the silk sheets. His hands immediately found my thighs inching my skirt up higher.


    ¡°let me¡± I said sitting up and unbuttoning his shirt all the way down to where it was tucked into his trousers. I removed it from his shoulders and smiled at the pure muscle I was being greeted with.


    Leon pushed my legs apart spreading my legs as he knelt in between them. His fingers found my wetness and I was no longer in control, I could tell hat he wanted to take control and really I had noints.


    He caressed my thigh as he kissed up my next and finished at my lips. His lips were the perfect fit for y own we understood each other lips we knew what each other liked.


    He inserted one finger inside and yed with my clit it was the perfectbination and it had my writhing in pure pleasure as he did so.


    I moaned against his neck my legs now wrapped around his waist half of my body was now off the bed.


    ¡°wait wait¡± I held him at a distance. He looked genuinely confused and worried when I said this, but I knew I needed to get this off my chest.


    ¡°I can¡¯t do this¡± his head instantly bowed his fingers balling my skirt in his hand.


    I lifted his chin up ¡°without telling you this first, I love you Leon I always have, and I don¡¯t think I could ever love anyone as much as I love you¡± his eyes seemed to grow bigger as he stared at me.


    ¡°you think I believed for a second that you didn¡¯t love me. You have never stopped loving me Liz, I needed you to know that with all my mistakes I still love you¡± he said gently caressing my cheek.


    I leaned in wanting to seal it with a kiss. He pinched my lips with his fingers stopping me.


    ¡°Now be quiet and let me show you just how much¡± I nodded with anticipation to what was toe.


    ¡°yes Daddy,¡± I said in a baby voice. I eximed when he quickly flipping me over. Hended one smack to my bare ass and I was giggling into a pillow.

 Chapter 46

    ¡°That mouth of yours¡± he grumbled as I heard the sound of his belt bing undone and the feeling of him sliding my panties down my legs.


    The bright lighting from our window woke me up. I checked the time and it was just past 8 o¡¯clock which gave me 2 hours until I had my first appointment at the wedding bridal shop. I don¡¯t want to wait any longer for us to be married.


    Leon was turned over,ying in his stomach with his arm across my chest. I gently lifted his arm up and moved it to the side so that I could start to get ready. As soon as I started moving he started to wake up.


    He slowly opened his eyes and met mine. I couldn¡¯t contain my mood when I saw his lips turn into a grin.     He grabbed my leg throwing it over his waist and pulling me closer so that we were touching. Skin on skin since we were bothpletely naked. You could say that Leon was wearing his birthday suit.


    ¡± I have to go to an appointment Leon¡± I said when I felt his fingers sliding down my back and going inbetween my legs. I didn¡¯t have the time for this. As much as I wanted to stay here In bed with him we both needed to get up.


    He smacked my ass ¡± leaving me after fucking all night, what am I a one night stand¡± he smirked grabbing onto my ass. I shoved at his chest.


    ¡°seriously I have to go try on wedding dresses¡± I said trying to get out of his hold. Note the word trying. His hold on me was making it close to impossible to leave.


    I finally was able to break free, I jumped up from the bed racing to the bathroom. Leon was hot on my heels, I pulled open the door to the room only for it to be mmed shut by Leon¡¯s hand.


    I could feel his hands now on my waist his fingers trailing down to my stomach before slipping down further.


    ¡± At least give me something for the rest of the day, its going to be a long hard day at work¡± Leon pressed himself to my back.


    I rxed back into his hold. ¡± only because I don¡¯t want your employees seeing your hard erection¡± I said turning back around cing my hands t against his chest.


    He had that wicked grin on his face as he got his own way. He grabbed my hips lifting me up before walking back over to the bed.


    Leon sat back on the bed with me still on hisp. I reached down and started to feel him. I was in bliss watching that look of pure pleasure on his face. Knowing that only I can really satisfy him was very rewarding to me.


    He held onto my hips as i sunk down onto him, moving my hips in circr motions.


    ¡± are you trying to torture me¡± Leon groaned as I was working very slow my eyes staring deeply into his own.


    I just smiled as I raised my hips beforeing back down. He spread his hands over the globes of my ass, his moans were music to my ears.


    ¡± no torture here Leon, I¡¯m just showing you what woman you belong too¡± I said seductively into his ear.


    The grunts of pleasure were still ying in my ear for the rest of the day.


    I decided to go to my first dress appointment on my own, I just wanted to know what dress I personally liked without have all these opinions. For my next one I would bring ofcourse my mother, Hailey and Jess.


    I tried on the first dress it was the traditional princess style dress which I initially thought was what I wanted but now as I stand before the mirror in the dream dress I just didn¡¯t feel like it was for me. it was way too puffy for me and it hid all my bodypletely.


    I knew that Leon wouldn¡¯t like this dress. The next dress was a strapless mermaid style dress. It was a super tight fit and hugged my ass like a glove. I knew from the first time I saw the woman bring it out that it wasn¡¯t for me.


    Throughout the time I was trying the dress I saw a fewdies staring at me and whispering. I had a feeling that recognised me and it was getting really annoying.


    ¡± excuse me, I¡¯m just trying to do wedding dress shopping in peace, I would prefer if you didn¡¯t whisper about me¡± I said stopping by them on the way back.


    The women who looked around about 40-50 years old widened there eyes ¡± Oh we¡¯re sorry. We just were talking about how good you look in every dress¡± the blonde one said her voice sounding nervous.


    I calmed down slightly. ¡± oh thank you, sorry I guess I¡¯m a little on edge and I saw you looking¡± now I was the one apologising.


    They waved me off ¡± no worries, we¡¯re not stupid we know who you are but we weren¡¯t being mean at all¡±


    ¡± I cant help but suggest that dress over there, I think it would really suit you¡± she pointed over to a maneqhin that had a beautiful dress on.


    I chuckled ¡± youe right its beautiful but I cant spent that mich on a dress¡± I wont lie it caught my eye as soon as I walked in but I just know Leon would have my head for sending that much on a dress.


    ¡± where is she, I¡¯ll kill this stupid woman¡±


    My eyes widened hearing the oddly familiar sound of my bestfriends voice.


    Remind me to kill Leonter.


    Storming through the store was no other than Hailey, Jess and my mother.


    ¡± first of all, take that dress off its not you and secondly ARE YOU STUPID¡± my mom had to rub a hand down Hailey¡¯s back to calm her down.


    The workers could onlyugh at my misfortune.


    Obviously her hormones are still not 100%.


    ¡± now this, wow have you tried this one on yet¡± Hailey said making her way over to the dress we were just looking at. I gave the women a look as if to say don¡¯t encourage her but they didn¡¯t catch my drift.


    The blonde pped her hands together ¡± we were just telling her how beautiful she would look in that dress¡± I bowed my head.


    This cant be real.


    I felt a soft hand on my shoulder ¡± are you okay sweetie, you look beautiful¡± mom said in her calm voice. I nodded my head.


    ¡± no Hailey, Its way too much for a dress I cant waste Leon¡¯s hard earned money just for a dress¡± yes, maybe not the right words to say in a wedding dress shop but its true.


    ¡°Leon would want you to get the dress that you want, that you feel beautiful in he gave me this too so theres no budget¡± I stood shocked as jess was waving around one of Leon¡¯s cards.


    Its settled I¡¯m nning Leon¡¯s funeral straight after this wedding.


    ¡°at least try it ¡± Hailey said growing impatient with me. she left me no choice as she conversed with the woman helping me with the dresses.


    This is why I wanted to go alone, here was me thinking that I could entrust in Leon to keep it a secret.


    ¡°oh for the love of god¡± I groaned when I spotted the familiar brooding man walk inside the store.


    ¡± get me Leon on the phone right now¡± I said annoyed. Not only did he call my mother and bestfriends but also go his father here.


    The only think he understood was who I actually wanted to be at my dressing appointments.


    ¡°no can do liz, he¡¯s in meetings all morning and shall not be disturbed¡± Leon¡¯s father sang pulling a very smiley girlfriend of his with him.Content rights by N?velDr//ama.Org.

 Chapter 47

    ¡°okay, lets go try this dress on ¡± Hailey said grabbing my hand and practically dragging me into the dressing room. Her hold on my arm was suspiciously tight.


    I watched them bring the dress inside and start to prepare it. The dress was breathtaking but was I really willing to spend all the money on a dress to marry Leon. I wasn¡¯t doubting Leon at all but to pay that much. I just don¡¯t get it.


    ¡°will you stop looking at me like that¡± I groaned ring at Hailey. She was just standing there with this smug look on her face. Like she knew I was too weak to say no to this dress, we could all clearly see its beauty.


    I can¡¯t deny it. But I could see my beauty in this dress.


    She held her hands up surrendering to me.


    I slowly steeping into the dress and held the front to my chest as they did the back. The seconds waiting for them to do that were agonising. There was a silent moment when the dress waspletely on.


    ¡°its stunning on you¡± thedy behind me said stepping back to give me a moment to look at it in the mirror. When she stepped back I stepped closer to the mirror smoothing my hands down the dress.


    After a staring match with Hailey I revealed the dress to the others outside. The minute I stepped onto that little podium I felt like a bride. I turned around slowly making sure not to stand on the dress.


    ¡± oh baby, its beautiful, you look amazing¡± mum said her hands flying to her mouth in shock. My eyes went around everyone, each of them sharing a look of awe at the dress.


    ¡°its beautiful Charlize¡±  Leon¡¯s father said staring at me. This felt unreal to have them him here. I never thought I would be finally epted into his family.


    Leon¡¯s father jumped up from his seat when I suddenly started to get emotional. He swiped his thumb beneath my eyes.


    ¡± I¡¯m sorry darling, I haven¡¯t made your life easy have I ¡± he chuckled but I could see that he felt guilty.


    It was like he broke away the barrier and my tears just couldn¡¯t stop flowing.


    ¡± I want to make things right, let me buy this dress for you I will split it with your father as our gift and apology how does that sound¡± he gently told me.


    ¡± I couldn¡¯t possibly ¡± I begin to say but he just shakes me off.


    ¡± you¡¯re the perfect wife for my son Liz and I want to do this for you. You¡¯re family now ¡± when he said that I heard the girls swooning in the back.


    ¡± no wonder Leon is so fucking charming¡± Jess whispered from behind us.Content is property ? N?velDrama.Org.


    I watched her out Leon¡¯s card into her wallet.


    Throughout the whole process of buying the dress I felt guilty but at the same time I was really excited.


    On my drive back to the house I picked up a new toy for Jayson and some food to have for tonight.


    The moment I stepped in the house I saw Leon ying around with Jayson on the floor.


    ¡± mummy ¡± Jayson screamed running over to me.


    He hugged my legs. ¡± Hey Jay guess what mummy bought you¡± I said pulling out the stuffed toy from my bag.


    His eyestched onto the toy pumba I bought. Lion king was his favourite. It¡¯s crazy because when I was little it was mine too.


    ¡± mummy I love it¡± he said squeezing poor pumba to death.


    I smiled watching g him run away singing Hakuna Matata.


    ¡± Dont I get anything?¡± Leon said wrapping his arms around me. He ced a kiss to my neck.


    ¡± oh don¡¯t act all innocent with me. How could you¡± I said as I turned around smacking his chest.


    He grabbed my hand before I could do anymore damage.


    ¡± you shouldn¡¯t do this alone Liz it¡¯s supposed to be a fun experience with your family ¡± he said looking into my eyes.


    I knew that but I hadn¡¯t meant to buy today.


    ¡± don¡¯t be mad at me Lizzy I just want you to enjoy your wedding experience, I don¡¯t want you to rush we have our whole life to get married¡± stupid man and his special words.


    He stroked my cheek and leaned in kissing me lightly. Only for him to moan and press his lips harder.


    ¡± I have been waiting for you Liz but I can wait that little bit longer as long as we do it right¡± he said bringing me closer.


    He ran his hands down my back. He didn¡¯t stray and get sexual he just held me close.     He leaned back pretending to look appalled.


    ¡± who are you calling jerk, do I need to remind you again how much I love you lizzy¡± he said his fingers moving up my chest to wrap gently around my throat.


    I felt my eyes widen.


    He took my silence and my look of need and instantly picked me up.


    We were heading upstairs before I could object.


    He arrived in the bedroom pacing me down on the floor. He turned me around forcing me to slightly bend over the big vanity.


    ¡± spread those milky thighs for me ¡± he said seductively. He pushed his leg between my own.


    I watched his hungry eyes from the mirror.


    He lifted my skirt up over my ass and removed my panties. His finger pressed into my slit¡± just perfect¡± he whispered.


    He made me watch as he pleasures me. Moving his finger fast inside me causing me to jerk and writhe against the table.


    ¡± That¡¯s it baby, let it go ¡± he said as he pressed his lips against my back. His hand came and pulled the strap of my top down.


    ¡± reminding myself that this is not a dream every damn day, you are every mans dream¡± he said his mouth close to my ear.


    The feeling of his fingers deep inside me, to his lips on my neck and hot breath of him speaking into my ear.


    I released all my energy into him as let it all go.

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    He slowly stepped back giving me room to move.


    I turned around staring at him.


    I nced at the clock, it was only half 5 I still had time.


    My hands went straight for his sweatpants. I pulled at the string and removed them.


    His fingers held my jaw as I knelt down before him.


    ¡± fuck, not the eyes ¡± he said his eyes mming closed when I looked up at him.


    Iughed as I stroked him before letting my lips cover him.


    Leon was the only man I had been with. I knew his body only and that had a special ce in my heart.Content is property ? N?velDrama.Org.


    I only ever want to pleasure this man. For the rest of my life.


    3 Weekster


    We¡¯re stronger than ever.


    I have finally moved back into the house that me and Leon now call home. Leon had just left for work when I woke up. most mornings when I wake up Ie downstairs to find Jay already for the day, how Leon has the time to wake up and do this before he goes to work is beyond me.


    I¡¯m currently writing a brand-new book. I want to make our wedding special so for Leon¡¯s gift I am going to write this book about him. Leon rarely likes to share with the people that follow him. People see him as this sessful man and now he¡¯s got a bad reputation.


    I poured myself a cold ss of water, watching jay ying with his toys on the carpet. I took my vitamins and my pill for the morning.


    I visited my doctorst week to get me started on the pill, I didn¡¯t tell Leon, but I just thought it was the best decision seeing as though Leon is very busy at work and after everything happening with Jayson we aren¡¯t ready for another baby.


    ¡°Hey Jay, do you want to help mommy make some pizza¡± I said bending down to him. His big bright eyes stared at me.


    He nodded at me pping his hands. Iughed as I picked him up and taking him over to the kitchen. Growing up I always hated when mum would say things like learning to cook for your husband but now I kind of appreciate her words.


    Nothing brings me more joy than making dinner for when Leon gets back.


    I grabbed all the ingredients that we would need and let Jayson help spread flour all over the counter. He waved his hands at me when his hands got covered in the white powder.


    He was so adorable.


    ¡°mommy I want to have a go¡± he said jumping in his seat seeing me rolling out the pizza dough. I smiled moving the dough over to him and getting behind him so that I could guide him.


    There is so much I want to teach Jayson, watching him grow has got to be the most rewarding part about being a parent.


    Me and Jason spent the rest of the day together, the time passes quickly with Jayson. 6. 30 exactly I heard the sound of the main door opening. I lifted my head when I noticed Leon¡¯s shadowe into the living room. He walked over pressing a kiss to Jays head.


    ¡°Daddy¡± Jayson¡¯s small voice said as he opened his eyes. Leon smiled down at him. ¡°you hungry Jay, I heard you made pizza with mummy¡± he said lifting him up and folding down his cor.


    They both made their way into the kitchen. I followed behind them.


    ¡°Go getfortable I¡¯ll put the pizza in the oven¡± I said to him cing my hands t on his back. Leo silently left the kitchen and headed upstairs. I jumped slightly when I hear the door m.


    Am I missing something.


    Maybe he just had a bad day at work. Normally he leaved work away from home but I guess it¡¯s not always that easy to do.


    I put the two pizza¡¯s in the oven whilst he got undressed upstairs. Tonight, is not the night to sneak upstairs and catch him shirtless.


    I yed with Jayson for a little bit when Leon came down the stairs again. His eyes glued to his phone.


    ¡°How was work?¡± I asked him to test the waters.


    ¡°Great, really good actually¡± he said smiling up at me but there was a testing look in his eyes and that just confused me even more.


    I turned to Jayson like he was going to give me the answer to Leon¡¯s weird attitude. Yes, Charlize ask your 3-year-old son to give you the answer to this overlyplicated man.


    ¡°How was yours, anything you want to share?¡± okay Lizzy time to think is there anything that could make Leon annoyed with you.


    My eyes went around the room, but nothing came to mind.


    I shook my head. Leon sighed looking down for a few seconds before giving me that half assed smile again.


    Jay help me out here.


    ¡°The pizza Charlize¡± he sang from the next room; he must have known that I was standing in the kitchen looking lost.


    I ran over to the oven the pizza was just ready the cheese bubbling on the top and the crust browning to perfection.


    Pinterest works wonders I tell you.


    My mind was working overtime as Iid the pizza¡¯s on the cutting board. The distant sound of Leon and Jayson was the only distraction I had.


    He couldn¡¯t know could he. I haven¡¯t told anyone about me starting the pill and I¡¯ve been extra careful to take them around Leon.


    I ced the pizza¡¯s in the middle as the two boys sat at the table. I watched Leon reach for the bottle of white wine that was on the table and pour two sses to go with our meal.


    I sliced up Jayson¡¯s pieces, his hands were already reaching for a slice. I sat down silently.


    ¡°Oh Jay, these pizzas are amazing well done for helping mommy¡± Leon said his teeth sinking into the cheesy goodness. I watched as Leon slowly moved his eyes over to me.


    ¡°are you okay Lizzy, you aren¡¯t eating¡± he says noticing how I haven¡¯t even reached for a slice yet. Suddenly my appetite had disappeared.


    Reluctantly I grabbed a piece and nibbled on the end.


    Should I ask him?


    I mean that may be a good idea but maybe it¡¯s somethingpletely different that is causing this strange behaviour. If I did, then he would definitely know.


    Would it be so bad if he found out?

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    I had been thinking too hard that the boys had gotten through most of the pizza and I was still eating my first one. Leon was staring at me and quickly broke out into a smile when Jayson¡¯s bubblyughter filled the table.


    ¡°Mom, you silly¡± he giggled watching me. most of the toppings on my pizza had fallen onto my te. I nervously smiled; nothing brings me more joy than making my babyugh even if it is at my own ord.


    ¡°Mommy is very silly isn¡¯t she buddy¡± Leonmented.


    I don¡¯t feel very silly at the minute.


    My nerves were broken by the sound of Leon¡¯s phone ringing. I saw his dad¡¯s name pop up on the screen. I waved him off letting him take it even though I generally don¡¯t like us being on our phones at the table. But I think I can let him off.


    Maybe it would give me time to breath a little without him giving me those secretive smiles.


    His dad was taking control of a lot of the wedding ns, somehow buying my dress wasn¡¯t enough and he was working with my parents to make our day pretty special.


    I finished my pizza and cleaned Jayson¡¯s mouth, he had sauce dripping down his little chin. ¡°Mommy is silly, but you baby is messy¡± Iughed wiping his little pink lips.


    He tried dodging the tissue, but I held him in ce cleaning his mouthpletely. ¡°drink you milk baby¡± I said pushing his cup closer to him. I need Jayson to grow tall and strong, so I had to get him addicted to milk very early.


    I didn¡¯t really have concerns for his height me and Leon were both quite tall.


    Leon finally returned to the table, when Jayson had finished his milk he offered to go get him ready for bed. ¡°you want to watch a movie with daddy¡± he asked Jayson as he carried Jayson towards the staircase not saying a word to me.


    This is getting ridiculous now.


    I busied my mind with tidying up, washing all the tes and cleaning the counter from all the mess both me and Jayson had created.


    I quickly face-timeputting Hailey. Hailey wanted to get back to her work, so I had agreed to take her daughter tomorrow for her first day back. She didn¡¯t feelfortable leaving her with nannies just yet and I don¡¯t me her. Kaleb was a very busy man, so they trusted a nanny that their parents know.


    You should¡¯ve seen the face of Hailey when Kaleb suggested a young girl to babysit her new-born. Pretty sure Kaleb slept on the couch that night.


    ¡°Hey baby momma,¡± I said as soon as the call connected. It looked like Hailey had just finished her shower. I heard the distant cries of her daughter in the background.


    ¡°Do you still have new-born nappies at your house I think I¡¯m running out¡± she said, now I know she was packing for tomorrow.


    ¡°yeah I bought extra stock, so I have loads in the storage¡± I exined to her. With the amount of stock, I have you would¡¯ve thought I had another baby.


    She looked relieved ¡°oh thank god, I¡¯m all packed then.¡± She zipped up the bag and rxed on her bed.


    ¡°Are you sure this isn¡¯t too much trouble¡± I rolled my eyes. It¡¯s only the sixth time she¡¯s asked me that in thest 12 hours.


    I could tell she was nervous though.


    ¡°that little bundle of joy is a gift not a burden Hailey, its our pleasure to have her with us. Jayson is looking forward to it too¡± yesterday when we went toy shopping for him he was looking for a brand-new toy for her instead of himself.


    My boy was the kindest.


    She smiled ¡°I¡¯m so happy that Jayson loves her, I¡¯m looking forward to her future knowing she¡¯s got him to look after her¡± I grinned too.


    ¡°if he¡¯s anything like his father he will definitely be very protective of her¡± I said, already noticing the familiar characteristics of Leon in my son.


    Its both good and bad.


    ¡°oh, I know, I¡¯ve got to go but I¡¯ll call you in the morning¡± she said getting up, as she walked with the phone the louder the cries got.


    ¡°At this point I think its Kaleb who¡¯s crying\¡± she joked to me.Belongs ? to N?velDrama.Org.


    I burst outughing.


    ¡°bye Hans, love you¡± I said waving at her through the camera.


    When the call ended I was instantly brought back to the reality of my situation. That reality came in a handsome 6¡¯2 man standing in the hallway with his arms crossed staring at me.


    ¡°Did you call for me?¡± he asked.


    I had to think, did I?


    ¡°No, I was just on the phone to Hailey¡± I said facing him.


    He hummed as he walked towards me. he simply passed me making sure to brush past me. ¡°I swear I heard something, or it could be your conscience speaking to me since you don¡¯t want open those pretty little lips for me¡± he whispered his lips close to my ear.


    Instantly I felt chills at him being so close to me.


    ¡°I¡¯ve given you more than enough chances Liz, I¡¯m seconds away from being mad at you and I really don¡¯t have the energy for that¡± he said his fingers now tracing my back. His fingers lightly slipping into my shorts tracing the skin.


    Oh, drats he knows.


    ¡°why would you hide something so important to me Liz, and why the hell would you do it in the first ce¡± he said once I turned around to face him, he could probably see the nervous look on my face. He pushed my hair back.


    ¡°you were just so busy, and I didn¡¯t want to bother you¡± my words were cut short when he covered my mouth with his hand.


    ¡°well that¡¯s a lie¡± hemented, now his eyes bordering angry.


    He pulled me in further ¡°I cannot me you really, I¡¯m the reason you think I don¡¯t want any more kids isn¡¯t that right¡± oh man, he really can read my mind. Or maybe I¡¯m just stupid and wear everything out in the open.


    I bowed my head ¡°I know you want more, but not right now. After everything that¡¯s happened I don¡¯t want to mess up how good things are with us¡± I told him honestly.


    He tilted my chin up so that I was forced to look at him.


    His smile was now fully reaching his eyes nothing like the bullshit smiles he was sending me earlier.


    Instantly my fingers tugged at the corners of his lips ¡°I¡¯ve missed this smile¡± I said without even realising what I was saying.


    He grabbed my hand cing it against his chest.


    ¡°I want more children with you Lizzy. I work so hard to provide for us and I want to give Jayson a childhood that he will remember forever. So, from tomorrow you will stop taking those pills and we will create more offspring to fill this ridiculouslyrge house, is that understood¡± he pulled me even tighter to his chest.


    As soon as he said the words offspring I wasughing, Leon and his words.


    ¡°I said, is that understood¡± he said much firmer.

 Chapter 50

    I ced my hand to the back of his neck ¡°Yes, I¡¯m sorry for hiding this from you Leon. But not until after the wedding I don¡¯t want to be fat in that expensive wedding dress your dad bought me¡± I said putting my foot down.


    He sighed but he was smiling. ¡°Alright, I¡¯m sure I can work with that¡± he said before cing one little kiss on my forehead.


    Leon started to pull away to leave but I wasn¡¯t remotely satisfied. I pulled him back and leaned in to kiss him on the lips. Leon moaned and started to kiss me back. Leon slowly guided me to the kitchen and lifted me up onto the counter.


    His hands grabbed my waist squeezing. ¡°watching you confused for a straight hour has seriously cheered up evening¡± he whispered his lips moving down to my neck. I grabbed his hair pulling his head back.


    I leant in kissing his lips making sure to tug on his lips.


    ¡°you¡¯re evil¡± Imented.


    He simply pushed the straps of my top off my soldiers kissing my shoulders and down to my breasts before mumbling.


    ¡°I know¡±


    Leon made sure to cover my body in kisses.


    ¡°your doctor dropped off your fresh new batch this morning¡± he told me. I groaned leaning my head on his chest. His chest rumbled withughter.


    I hit him as we sat on the couch together as Jayson was watching storks on the TV. A movie about some birds delivering babies.


    ¡°when were you ever good at keeping secrets from me Lizzy¡± he said rubbing my leg as we watch the movie with Jayson.


    Unfortunately, he was right. I wasn¡¯t very good at keeping secrets.


    I¡¯vee to the conclusion that I can not keep secrets from Leon anymore. I don¡¯t n to from now on.


    Leon POVContent rights by N?velDr//ama.Org.


    ¡°Liz, where are you. You can¡¯t use our son for your own needs¡± I shouted running up the stairs to find this woman of mine. I absolutely despise going to these events mainly because it¡¯s full of gossip-hungry people and the media who don¡¯t know when to shut up.


    I have tried my bed to stay out of the public eye since all the drama, but Liz seems to think that we need to go, and I guess she¡¯s picked tonight seeing as she¡¯s probably bribed Jayson with candy to bring me my clothes for tonight.


    Try saying no to a 3-year-old I dare you.


    I found Liz sitting in her towel drying her hair. If I wasn¡¯t so annoyed I would have taken advantage of this situation. Not only am I annoyed that she is, so hell-bent on going out tonight, but I found out two of my employees were sharing private documents to the dark web. Brilliant.


    e on Leon it will be great, it will be like a date¡± she tries to reason with me as I would even enjoy going tonight. If she wanted a date I can easily take her out with noplications.


    ¡°I¡¯m still not going; I¡¯d rather stay home with you and Jayson than go to this stupid event,¡± I said firmly as I made a beeline for the room door, but Liz had other ns as she pulled at my arm roughly.


    She pulled at me with that much force her towel practically slipped off her body leaving my eyes to trail down her silky skin that she just creamed with some special lotion that she bought. I pulled her close covering her body with my own. She waspletely natural for me with no makeup, no sticky substances in her hair and smelling fresh and fruity.


    I can¡¯t wait for her body to glow when she bes pregnant again, growing a baby is probably one of her favourite experiences and I am fully prepared to make sure that she fully enjoys it this time round. I might even send Jean away when the baby is born so that we can both have a hands-on experience.


    I won¡¯t lie, every time we have sex now I have the urge to push harder and deeper to make our chances increase.


    ¡°I know you are trying your hardest to prove to me what a good man you are but seriously when was thest time you let your guard down. I don¡¯t want to live like this knowing that you¡¯re living for me and not yourself¡± she tenderly stroked my jaw.


    Bloody hell no wonder she¡¯s a good writer her words never fail to stop my beating heart.


    ¡°I¡¯m not just living for myself Lizzy, I¡¯m living for all of us and id rather be here at home with my family¡± I know I was being stubborn, but can¡¯t she just ept it.


    Her annoyance was clear as day. It was almost funny to see her looking at me like that, but I knew I would be in real trouble if I even smiled right now. I¡¯m literally telling my lips to not move a muscle.     All I could do was stand and stare at her as she walks away from me, her beautiful toned body for me to just admire.


    I had not for once second stopped groaning andining since we left the house. Not only was Liz wearing the sexiest dress and her lips painted red just how I liked it. She was also making sure to not even listen to a single word I was saying.


    I swear Hailey is hiding somewhere telling her exactly what to do to get me riled up, she doesn¡¯t normally have this much control over her actions.


    I stood outside our car patiently waiting for her to exit the passenger seat. The cameras zeroed in on her beautiful long legs and went crazy when she finally showed everyone here her face. She was glowing tonight.


    My hand went around her waist as I closed the door and handing my keys to the valet, the young guy looked absolutely excited when he saw the car we arrived in. must be his lucky day.


    ¡°don¡¯t scratch it alright¡± He nodded quickly. I guided Liz inside, she made it her mission to smile at everyone she met. I was proud to have such a great woman by my side but still, I¡¯d rather be home.


    Liz decided to go straight to the wolves after we were pictured, she smiled at the reporter and pulled me to her side.


    The woman who I had seen a number of different times and all types of events hugged Liz and smiled at me. ¡°This is an honest pleasant surprise, I don¡¯t think any of us thought we would see you two again, looking ever so happy¡± ahh, I thought straight to the point.


    I gritted my teeth ¡°He can¡¯t get rid of me that easy¡± Liz joked with her. Liz wrapped her fingers around my own probably sensing my annoyance already.


    ¡°Who would want to Charlize, you look like a million dors tonight,¡± she said to Liz who just smiled back.


    Now thatment I have problems with,pliment my Liz every day I don¡¯t mind, well unless you¡¯re a guy and want her for yourself.


    ¡°Thank you, it¡¯s really nice to get out with Leon for once it feels like its been a long time¡± which has truth to it.


    ¡°I vaguely remember you putting on a show for Leon thest time you were out together¡± oh don¡¯t bloody remind me.


    Torture.


    ¡°Anyways I¡¯ll let you two go inside, enjoy your night,¡± she said after looking behind us, probably someone far more interesting ising up the carpet.


    That¡¯s fine, anything I can do to get away from all these questions.


    I took Liz¡¯s hand and pulled her inside. Liz was an honest pro in those heels, so she didn¡¯t even have to worry to keep up with me.


    But she didn¡¯t have to keep up with me when I stopped suddenly leaving her to nearly trip over my feet.


    Out of all the reasons why id dint wants toe out tonight, this has got to be one of the highest on the list.


    ¡°What is she doing here, isn¡¯t she ashamed¡± Lizmented behind me, as we both stared at Emily across the room.


    ¡°There¡¯s still time to back out,¡± I said pulling at her arm but of course, Liz stood her ground like the powerful woman she is.

 Chapter 51

    I stood up tall when Liz kept walking through, this time I was the one trying to keep up with her. How in the world is she walking so fast with those heels?


    Liz walked up to a few people who I vaguely remember. I decided to talk to some guys to the left of them. ¡°finally left the house for once, sometimes I think you¡¯re a vampire since you hateing out¡± Travis said after shaking my hand.


    I rolled my eyes as I took a ss from a waitress walking around.


    ¡°don¡¯t act like I didn¡¯t just see you in this morning meeting¡± Imented.


    The guys around justughed. ¡°don¡¯t me you for wanting to keep Liz inside¡± Travis bit back his eyes following Liz as she titled her head backughing.


    She even makesughing look sexy.


    ¡°don¡¯t make me drop your promotion Travis,¡± I said my eyes full of warning. He¡¯s been with me for a few years, so he doesn¡¯t really have the same respect for his boss like the newer employees.


    He made the motion of zipping his lips. Good choice.


    I felt her eyes on me before even looking in her direction. Emily stood tall with some other people, her legs sucked into some tight ck leather trousers and an extra top that made her stand out.


    Not as much as my Lizzy though.


    When my eyes met hers she instantly took that as an invitation as she started walking in my direction leaving her friends behind her. All looked equally as nervous as the guys standing around me. Liz was only an arm¡¯s length away, so I was hoping Emily didn¡¯t make any bold moves.


    Liz is all one for keeping the piece but if Emily even puts one finger on me I know she will do something.


    I stepped forward meeting her before she could get closer to Liz, I mean does she have a death wish.


    ¡°Finally stepped out of hiding Leon,¡± she said smiling at me. I sent her an annoyed look.


    ¡°don¡¯t start, Emily ¡°I replied making sure she knew that I was not pleased to even have this conversation with her.


    She nodded her head as she got the message. ¡°I won¡¯t, just old friends saying hi¡± I scoffed, old friends.


    ¡°Make it quick¡±


    That wasn¡¯t me that said that. no, those words came from the sexy red lips of Liz as she stepped to my side. Her arming around to rest on my back. They moved up to grip my neck. I was slightly turned on with this possessive action.


    ¡°oh yeah, Leon always makes it quick don¡¯t you,¡± Emily said this loud enough for the surrounding people to hear. Great now I feel like I¡¯m in some weird movie.


    Is this where Liz reaches out and smashes Emily to the nearest wall or no?.


    ¡°Maybe for you Emily, there¡¯s a difference between fucking and making love to your man, but let¡¯s get one thing straight, Leon didn¡¯t even let you get close to that did he.¡± Oh shit, Liz went in.


    I couldn¡¯t even stop the grin forming on my mouth. It was actually amusing when Emily¡¯s friends stepped in removing her from the equation.


    She¡¯s just going to embarrass herself further.


    When they were gone Liz didn¡¯t even miss a single second as she pulled me down to meet her lips. Her perky breasts were pushing against my chest and her hand gripped my neck like her life depended on it. This was way more PDA than we ever have done but I wasn¡¯t against it.


    ¡°your possessive attitude is a real turn on,¡± I said into her ear as she pulled away blushing from the calls that people around us were doing. She slightly hit my chest ¡°shut up¡± she said between her teeth.


    I stood tall and proud.     It was bing even more difficult to handle her tonight; I just hope she remembers what she did tonight when I have her face buried in the pillows her bodypletely at my disposal.


    Throughout the evening I actually ended up enjoying myself, Liz wasn¡¯t pressuring me to sit with her or keep herpany she was an independent woman in her own right, and she gave me the freedom that I didn¡¯t deserve.


    ¡°I saw that she has her ring back on, what did you do propose again,¡± Francesca said walking over. Fran was a very close friend of mine especially when I started working in the city. She¡¯spletely ignored me over the past few weeks due to my idiotic behaviour.


    ¡°No, she stole it back and put it back on,¡± I told her, yes okay it was blunt but how could one of my closest friends ignore me for that long at least p me or something.


    Her eyes widened ¡°what a queen, I knew I loved her¡± you and me both Fran.


    She sat back with me. ¡°I know you¡¯re mad at me for ignoring you, but I honestly was hurt that you even thought about any other woman when you have the perfect one,¡± she said her tone much calmer and gentler.


    I wrapped my arm around her shoulders. ¡°I get that, I think I let everyone down. I¡¯m genuinely surprised she even gave me another chance¡± I spoke honestly as I watched Liz dance around with some other guests.     ¡°Actually, I should probably tell you guys something¡± now I¡¯m nervous.


    Fran grabbed Liz¡¯s hand and pulled her to sit on the opposite side of her. Liz looked equally as nervous.


    Fran fiddled with her skirt before looking up at me. ¡°Franny what¡¯s up,¡± I said reaching for her hand.


    ¡°I recently just realised something, and I guess it makes a lot of sense to me now that I know but, I think I¡¯m gay, no I am gay. I have had a lot of time to myself to realise that I wasn¡¯t living the life that I truly should be. I found a really good rtionship with this girl in mypany and I can¡¯t even pretend anymore¡± Yes, Fran was rambling.Belongs ? to N?velDrama.Org.


    From our positions, me and Liz could simply look over at each other and slowly our lips turned up into a smile.


    About time.


    ¡°You knew!¡± Fran eximed, jumping up from her seat.


    Liz held her hand. ¡°we obviously didn¡¯t know but we had our suspicions. Fran Leon knows you like no other man in your life and we both could clearly see that you were never happy or satisfied in your previous rtionships¡±


    ¡°Also, you never flirted with me¡± Imented.


    Liz reached over and pinched me ¡°But you don¡¯t have to be nervous, its who you really are, and we would never judge you or like you any different alright¡± Liz spoke gently. Fran was seconds away from crying and Liz¡¯s words may have been the answer to releasing the hidden feelings and emotions.


    ¡°Now you can bring your girlfriend as a plus one to our wedding without being so nervous¡± I pushed Fran slightly, lightening up the conversation.


    She was a blubbering mess.


    ¡°you guys are so cool,¡± she said in between her sobs.


    ¡°there there,¡± I said rubbing her back as she just let it go.


    We had to simply smile off at people passing us, it probably looked really sketchy, but we didn¡¯t care really, I can¡¯t imagine what it was like having to hide who you really are from the world.

 Chapter 52

    ¡°Now you¡¯ve gone and done it,¡± Liz said after Fran calmed down. I paused, what is she angry for now.


    Liz is super confusing sometimes.


    ¡°what,¡± Fran asked.


    ¡°Leon¡¯s ego has doubled in size knowing that there was a reason you guys never, you know¡± damn right beautiful.


    Fran looked at me and saw the bite eating grin.


    ¡°oh please, you¡¯re not even that good looking¡±


    My mouth hung in shock as Fran simply left me there wondering what the hell she meant by that, I am handsome alright.


    ¡°There There¡± Liz mocked me as she patted my back like I did to Fran. Liz couldn¡¯t even be bothered to contain theughtering out of her mouth as she said this.


    Friday 23rd April     Ever since I met Leon all those years ago he was someone I trusted, who I can speak about anything to. Weughed, cried and had fun just like any strong friendship.


    He cheated on me for Christ sake and yet here I am staring at the wedding dress that I spend a ridiculous amount of Money on. I grew up not really excited about a grand wedding, but Leon made me excited.


    We nned to get married at this really beautiful venue and I was staying at a nearby hotel in the penthouse room whilst Leon was at apletely different hotel. Something about there being a chance of bumping into eachother before the wedding.


    ¡°Don¡¯t tell me your doubting him again, he¡¯s made sure to make this day so special for you Liz have a little respect will you¡± My brother practixally shouted at me in frustration.


    Well hello to you too brother.


    Hold on a minute.


    ¡± I never wanted it to be all about me, firstly¡± I¡¯ve known for a long time that Leon has wanted to marry me, to create a bond to finally call me his wife. I want this day to be as much about him than it is me.


    He groaned at my silence ¡± I just knew this was going to happen. How many times do we have to tell you that Leon loves you. He made some mistakes, but I truly believe that he will never make it again and that¡¯s taken me years to finally admit you know¡±


    Hold on a minute. Does he truly think I am doubting. I told mom I was nervous, and this is the result I get, doubt. Theres not a doubting bone in my body when ites to Leon right now.


    How they came to this. Is beyond me.


    ¡°Let me in right now, you¡¯re not stopping me from talking some sense into her¡± my eyes widened hearing my bestfriend from outside. This time it wasn¡¯t even Hailey, I managed to keep her away from me whilst I got ready.


    Jess was let inside and as she held onto a small book of some sorts. Her hair and makeup waspletely done with the only thing left to do was put on her bridesaid dress. I spent hours in a bridal store choosing the perfect dress that me and Leon would want.


    ¡± only you would wait until the morning to start doubting honestly woman are you trying to give me a stroke¡± she huffed as she jumped on my bed setting the purple book down on the bed.


    My eyes fixed on the book. She still had it.


    ¡± since Hailey can¡¯t be here she said that this book might knock some sense into you¡± she didn¡¯t even wait for me until she started turning the pages like a mad woman.


    This was my journal. I had been under the impression this book was buried somewhere in my dad¡¯s attic but low and behold it¡¯s here in front of my eyes.


    ¡± you¡¯ve loved Leon ever since this day. Look you wrote him in here with a bazzilion love hearts surrounding him and you want to tell me youre scared of tying the knot. I honestly don¡¯t know what the man can do to prove to you that he is sorry and most importantly that he loves you and will not fuck up again¡± I sense a lot of angering from her.


    Her eyes looked extremely angry and it takes a lot to make jess this angry which you could tell wasn¡¯t that often. Why would I prefer Hailey here right now, she was normally really good at reading me.


    But not today.


    I was about to end this disaster but hard knocks beating against the door stopped me.


    ¡°Charlize¡±


    Oh,e on.     His knocks became harder, loud enough to wake up the whole floor.


    ¡± you didn¡¯t tell him right? ¡± I cast a very nervous nce to my best friend.


    She shook her head almost violently. ¡± I swear, I think it might have been your mom¡± she answered.Content rights by N?velDr//ama.Org.


    Confirming my own thoughts.


    What else is my own mother saying. She doesn¡¯t even know what I¡¯m stressing about. It¡¯s like I¡¯m not allowed to be nervous on my wedding day.


    ¡± I can¡¯t go out to him like this. Look at me Jess ¡± I almost shouted but I didn¡¯t because I didn¡¯t want Leon to hear me.


    she spoke to him through the door, ¡°he won¡¯t leave if you stay quiet¡± well I know that.


    ¡°Jess what¡¯s going on¡± he spoke through the door.


    I looked at Jess, pleading with her to save me.


    ¡± just some wedding day nerves you know the ones¡± she answered her answer not being very believable.


    Knowing Leon , he would we right through it.


    ¡± and the real reason ¡±


    Told you.


    Jess looked at the door in disbelief.


    ¡°Lizzy, Baby speak to me ¡±


    He said through the door his voice so gentle I think Jess would have melted.


    She gave me one look and I could read it instantly. It said. You¡¯re on your own. I Knew it.

 Chapter 53

    I decided to sit down with my back against the wall. My dress was spread out around me and my corset was squeezing the air out of my lungs.


    I don¡¯t want to force you Liz, if this is too soon and you still have doubts I will call off this wedding right now¡± he spoke through the door. I think he was also in the same position as me leant against the door.


    It was just us two now, all alone. Well that was what I originally through util I heart the little steps of my son. ¡±e here buddy, speak to your mama¡± Leon said. I heard the adorable sound of his voice and the pats on the door separating us.


    ¡± Mama why are you taking so long, grandma said you were crying¡± oh for the love of god.


    ¡°I¡¯m not crying baby, I¡¯m just scared¡± I admitted out loud for the first time. Unlike what my family actually thinks I am not scared about marrying the man on the opposite side of the door.


    What I¡¯m scared for is so much bigger than that.


    I moved my hand to my lower belly.


    ¡°scared of what¡± Leon¡¯s rming voice interrupted us. I almostughed at the reaction from him.


    Slowly I made the decision to tell him. To let him into my mind because its what he deserves. All night I have been tossing and turning literally because of one little test. A test that Im scared of because I wanted to wait.


    I was scared that Leon might fall out of love when I go through with it.


    I slowly opened the door, but Leon grabbed the handle pulling it close. ¡± I don¡¯t want to see you in the dress, not yet¡± he spoke quietly.


    Iughed as I pulled the door openpletely. Leon went as far as covering his eyes so that he wouldn¡¯t see me.


    ¡°Enough with this Leon, I don¡¯t care about this tradition look at me baby¡± I said peeling his fingers away but no surprise there when he had his eyes shut closed.


    I stepped forward pushing my body towards his.


    Slowly but surely he opened his eyes.


    ¡°oh god you¡¯re beautiful, jesus Christ I knew it was a bad decision to look¡± he shook his head his eyes moving down my dress. His eyes were dark and intense.


    ¡± I wasn¡¯t nervous because of marrying you Leon my nerves were influenced by something else, or rather someone¡± as I said this I brought his hand down to rest on my belly.


    It took him a few seconds but when he realised what I was referring too, he stepped back.


    Nearly tripped over Jayson who was confused.


    ¡°you¡¯re pregnant?¡± he asked me, his mouth gaped in shock. All I could do was nod confirming his question. I just had this weird gut feeling that I was pregnant, don¡¯t ask me how I knew but after the 5 tests I took in lobbys bathroom I was more than sure.


    ¡°that¡¯s why you were nervous¡± I nodded again, I couldn¡¯t really find my words.


    ¡°so you¡¯re not ditching me at the altar then¡± Leon said as he pulled me against his chest.


    I smacked him on the chest ¡± no of course not, my mother just got ahead of herself im pretty sure the whole world thinks im second guessing but I¡¯m not, truly¡± Ibed my fingers through his hair.


    ¡°shall we do this then, get married¡± he said deeply looking into my eyes. Like he had to even ask.


    Leon walked ahead and got back into position with Jayson following behind him to get ready to go down the aisle for the second time.


    ¡± gave us all a scar there princess¡± my dad said walking upto me. no doubt he just got earful from my mother who ive personally asked to go sit down.


    ¡± it was her fault for jumping to conclusions¡± I said. He couldn¡¯t even defend her because he knows that I am right.


    All of this could be avoided if she just shut her mouth.


    Dad linked his arm with mine. ¡± ready to marry this boy for real this time¡± he said when the music begun.


    I stared at the double doors in front of me. ¡°hell yeah¡± I said quietly signalling for then to open the doors.


    When they opened them up all the heads in the room turned to look at me. I knew they, were all analysing my dress, hair, makeup and the look on my face but all I could see was Leon at the end of the Aisle standing in that jet ck suit.Content rights by N?velDr//ama.Org.


    He looked handsome just like he always does but he looked different in my eyes because he looked like a man. My husband to be. The father to my son and another babying soon.


    Me and dad slowly walked up passing by all our friends and family. As we reached Leon at the front he reached out and took my hand. His hand slid down my back. A clicked my tongue when he went lower.


    ¡°sorry¡± he mumbled even though he had this massive grin on his face. People around usughed at Leon¡¯s slip up. but I was confident that it wasn¡¯t a slip up.


    The priest started the programme leaving us to wait anxiously for our vows. My mind couldn¡¯t stop thinking about the day I fell in love with Leon and how much to this day I still love him.


    shback.


    He actually did it. Like he said he would, he moved on.


    I told him I wouldn¡¯t mind, he was a free man to do whatever he pleases but now as I see him around the sweet and beautiful girl from his science ss I don¡¯t know whatse over me.


    ¡± balls of steel this guy¡± Hailey said sliding in next to me, handing me a drink. I want normally a fan of alcohol but right now it seemed like a good idea.


    ¡± I¡¯m in trouble Hailey¡± I whispered staring at Leon as he made the girlugh, her head tilted back her perfect blonde waves swaying.


    My fingers were pressing on the ss.


    ¡°He¡¯s just provoking you, you can easily go and get your man you know¡± she told me her eyes watching Leon as well.


    ¡°see look he¡¯s not even touching her¡­ oh shit!¡± Hailey blurted her eyes watching the slick move she just pulled. This girl literally just grabbed his shirt and Leon was forced to kiss her.


    It was like I went crazy, I mmed the ss on the table and stood up. I was barely halfway there when the girl saw my furious face.


    The girls expression was beyond scared but Leon well he didn¡¯t even break a sweat.


    Not even sparing him a nce I grabbed his arm and started walking in theplete different direction. This was the first time I didn¡¯t give a shit about who saw this. I was hiding with Leon for too long.


    Once we finally got into a private room I was breathing in and out so deeply.


    ¡°enjoyed the show¡± he whispered his lips s dangerously close to my ears.


    I spun around my eyes ring at his own.


    ¡°shut the fuck up¡± I said sharply before pulling him towards me. I kissed him with every emotion that I had.

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    ¡± I can¡¯t bare seeing you with another girl¡± I mumbled moving my hands around his back.


    He pulled me against his chest.


    ¡°thank fuck for that, acting is bloody exhausting ¡± he said his lips moved down to move with mine. Our kiss was filled with so much emotion I was scared at how strong my feelings towards him were.


    I never thought I could love a guy when I was this young. I never experienced this type of feelings towards any guy I¡¯ve met.


    Back to reality


    ¡°Charlize, do you take Leonardo to be your husband¡±


    Without a moment of doubt.


    ¡°I DO¡±


    I haven¡¯t stopped staring at my finger since getting into the car after finally bing Leon¡¯s wife.


    The ceremony was beautiful and just perfect.


    Leon sat next to me in the car as we were driven over to the reception for our wedding. We had about an hour before we would join everyone in the reception hall.


    I slipped my hand into Leon¡¯s and kissed his cheek. Leon turned his phone towards me and showed me a picture. Some of the guests were already gettingfortable in the reception area and one of them was an old aquaintence of both me and Leon.


    ¡°is that?¡± I asked leaning in closer, ¡± Did we even invite them¡± Leon asked amused. I do remember inviting one of the teachers from our old school but couldn¡¯t remember asking him.


    ¡± thought he¡¯d be embarrassed to show up since the two things he was admant that would happen to me came true in the space of 5 years¡± Leon wasn¡¯t going to forget it either.


    Back in high school


    Leon POV


    ¡± Charlize is a sweet girl I hope you know what your doing¡± Jte one of the nurses from our school said whilst tending to my bruises. My eyes haven¡¯t moved from the door. She was supposed to be getting back today after taking a week off to visit her family.


    I red at her when she added too much pressure.


    ¡± she won¡¯t even give you the time of day, you¡¯re wasting you time. With her and your stupid dreams¡± I know what youre thinking, what teacher could possibly say these things to a student. Mr morrelist clearly hated my gusts and he wasn¡¯t shy about it either.


    Jate wacked him in the shoulder ¡± don¡¯t listen to him¡± don¡¯t worry I wasn¡¯t nning on it Mrs J.


    I was d to get out of there. My hand slid into my pocket immediately picking out my phone. Still no text from her.


    Ofcourse she chose the week after confessing her feelings for me to leave for a whole week. Basically most of our ss assumed or betted shall we say that I would cheat on her whilst she was gone.


    One of my closest friends betted on it and that earned him a punch to that mouth of his.


    She probably thought the same thing but I wasn¡¯t going to. Why, well no girl that I¡¯ve met does what that pretty girl does for me.


    I opened her messages and started typing away.


    ¡± Looking for someone¡±


    My mind went nk and I turned to see no other than my girl leaning against the lockers. She looked good, different but so good. Like brand new. She wasn¡¯t worn out from me this week.


    I was about to change that.


    My phone slipped back into my pocket and I pulled her to my chest. I brought my hand up to secure her neck as I nted my lips with hers.


    Soft m, just how I imagined.


    ¡± its about time¡± I whispered after as we walked down the hall.Belongs ? to N?velDrama.Org.


    ¡± I¡¯ve heard you¡¯ve been a good boy¡± she said her hand slipping into my own. That¡¯s my girl taking the big steps.


    Soon she¡¯ll be taking advantage of me and I won¡¯t mind one single bit.


    It feels good to finally not be the one that makes every move, i can tell she is gettingfortable with me.


    ¡± her finger slid over my cut on her wrist and it had my flinching. The movement not going unnoticed.


    She stopped walking and started to inspect my hand. ¡± I take it back, what the fuck is this¡± she eximed annoyance and anger in her voice.


    ¡± I told you to stop fighting, do you ever listen to me¡± she groaned as she ced a soft kiss to my hand.


    ¡°yes¡± I replied simply even though she knew I was lying.


    I didn¡¯t want to disappoint her but at the same time guys can be assholes.


    I was a little surprised when she suggested that we stay at mine tingiht. She is bing braver each day. What¡¯s next.


    Now if I could just control myself with her that would be great.


    Iid back in my bed, hands around my head as I waited for her to finish in the shower. I peeked through my eyes as I heard the door lock releasing.


    She stepped out my bathroom in her tshirt and night shorts, her hair stillpletely wet from the shower. She had a pile of clothes in my wardrobe now.


    e here¡± I said to her after she reached over me to plug in her phone next to mine. I really wished she wouldn¡¯t do this when I¡¯m trying so hard to not get aroused but its really hard.


    ¡°Do you think my dreams are stupid¡± she shifted in my arms confused at my question. I¡¯m not known for questioning myself so I am not surprised that she was surprised.


    ¡°which one. The dream of marrying me and having a football team ¡± sheughs ¡± or taking over your dadspany and bing filthy rich¡±


    ¡± both¡± I answered bluntly, my teachersments running through my mind.


    Before we enjoy ourselves I needed to get this off my chest.


    Liz turned to me fully, a full 180 and straddled me. Is she trying to kill me. I¡¯m down for going this way if anyone is asking.


    ¡± I think your dreams are crazy Leon¡± she starts to say, her fingers tracing my v neck shirt. ¡± If you truly believe in them then they wille true. Whats the point in having dreams if they¡¯re not a little crazy¡± she ced a kiss on my chest.

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    My hands found her hips. ¡± Did Mr Morrelist say something again, I told you to not let him get to you¡± she said finally putting the pieces together.


    I bowed my head ¡± You do know he¡¯s just jealous because of your dad. He has 3 businesses and hasn¡¯t even hit a million yet you made your first with selling sneakers¡± she said proudly. That¡¯s what she was, she was proud of me.


    The girls I¡¯ve dated before loved me for the attention and money but Liz only made me inspire to be more and she made me better.


    ¡± youre rich, but not quite filthy babe¡± she smirked at me. oh this girl.


    Back to present


    ¡°so am I filthy yet¡± Leon said showing off his adoable dimples. No doubt remembering the past like he always does. This mans got one hell of a memory, one that I am extremely jealous of.


    ¡°sir, we¡¯ve arrived¡± thank fuck for that. From the corner of my eye I saw Leon roll his eyes as the driver stopped the car.


    ¡°patience baby¡± I said before taking the drivers hand and leaving the car with my mother ready to help me get out with my dress.


    She smiled and kissed me gently on the cheek.


    Leon raced forward and held the door open for me. I walked inside the building and found my bridesmaids all waiting for me with their beautiful dresses.


    ¡°Wait I need to show you something ¡± Leon grabbed my hand pushing me further down the hall.


    ¡°Yeah his dick¡± Hailey mumbled watching us leave.


    As soon as we got somewhere private Leon presses me against the wall his lips finding mine.


    ¡°We have to go¡± I moaned trying to push against his chest but I ended up enjoying it too much.Belongs ? to N?velDrama.Org.


    ¡°We don¡¯t have to do anything, I on the other hand need to do something¡± I felt his hands trailing down my legs underneath my dress.


    I pulled him up kissing him hard. He pressed him mouth onto mine and slid his tongue against mine.


    ¡°Leon look what you¡¯ve done¡± I groaned as I looked down seeing my nipples hard.  How am I supposed to walk out like this.


    He grinned as he leant down licking over my dress.


    ¡± sort this¡± Imanded him.


    ¡°My pleasire¡± he growled as he picked me up off the floor and forced my legs around his waist.


    ¡°15 minutes you two and then I¡¯m dragging you out of there¡± we heard Hailey shouting.


    Leon carries us over to a private room after getting into the lift to the rooms.


    Third person POV


    ¡°Okay settle down everyone its time to wee the love birds¡± Both parties whistled and cheered as I said this.


    ¡± we¡¯re all gathered here to celebrate one hell of a marriage, so everyone put your hands together for Leonardo and Charlize as husband and wife for the first time¡± the doors sted open. Leon stepped out with Liz trailing behind in a slightly lighter dress. Still beautiful though.


    I nced at Leon more closely and groaned. ¡± couldn¡¯t wait could he, horny fucker¡±


    I watched them both walk into the room. Its definitely been a long timeing and I think most of our school friends were relieved to finally see them married. Ive known them for years now and I don¡¯t think I¡¯ve met a stronger pair. Well apart from me and Hailey Ofcourse.


    Hailey grabbed two sses of champayne and handed it to them. Liz stared at the ss before looking nervously at Leon. Yeah wonder¡­ You have got to be fucking joking.


    ¡°what!!!¡± Both of their fathers shouted. That¡¯s exactly what all of us were thinking.


    ¡± well looks like the bride will not be getting royally wasted tonight, congrattions you two¡± I said into the microphone.


    Little Jason started pping wildly. Followed by the whole room. Even though he had no idea or maybe he did.


    I walked over handing them the microphone. Liz surprinsingly took it ¡± Thank you everyone. I¡¯m sorry for the scare this morning¡± she looked directly at her mother who smiled nervously. After all she practically painted the picture that Liz was getting cold feet.


    Not the case though.


    ¡± I found outst night and was nervous about how Leon would react but we are overjoyed with being pregnant¡± Leon rolled his eyes at her.


    Alright mate, try to keep eyes focused around your wife. Women hate when you roll your eyes. Trust me.


    The room stood up pping as they found their way to the front table.


    Lizzy¡¯s POV


    The night was progressing well. Food was being brought out and people were having a good time. I thought that it would be the perfect time to give Leon my present.


    I stood up. Leon grabbed my hand ¡°everything okay¡± I nodded unable to speak just yet.


    I gave Kaleb the signal. He grabbed his knife and tapped his ss. Kaleb and Hailey decided to take over the role of hosts tonight. Bless them.


    ¡°Hello everyone, thank you for being here to share this day with me and Leonardo¡± I started to say.


    ¡°For those who have known me and Leon for a long time you know that we¡¯ve been together since school. We haven¡¯t had it easy actually far from that. I¡¯ve watching people te my husband and discredit his dreams and I wanted to show people the real Leonardo¡±


    I paused and took the First copy of the book I wrote from Jess as she handed it over to me.


    I felt Leon¡¯s eyes follow it.


    I turned to Leon. ¡°what is this¡± he mouthed to me.


    I shook my head ¡°I love you Leon and I want you to have the very first copy of my newest book¡± I ced the book in his palm.


    ¡°you wrote a book about me, just me¡± he questioned.


    ¡°The grooms ego has increased by 10 times everyone¡± Kaleb said into the microphone earning a bunch ofughs to echo around the room.


    ¡°you¡¯re just jealous your wife doesn¡¯t write you a book¡± Leon barked at his best friend with a smirk.


    Kaleb mouthed ¡°fuck you¡± these boys I thought helplessly.

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    ¡± Thank you lizzy, I love you. Will you sign it for me I¡¯m such a fan¡± Leon joked. Thank you Leon said his hand finding mine. I bent down and kissed him on the lips as everyone pped.


    Some cheered.


    We all carried on eating after, Leon was spending too much time sneaking a read every so often in the book.


    ¡± Princess, can I have this dance?¡± I looked up and noticed my father standing in his dark navy suit, his hand stretched out for me.


    I joined him in the middle of the room as the lights dimmed and our father, daughter song came on.


    ¡± I¡¯ve been waiting too long to finally hand you over to your husband¡± I grinned up at him ¡± cant wait to get ride of me huh¡± he pinched my arm.


    ¡± you know that¡¯s not the truth. I was so adamant on not letting Leon be the man but I know that this is love, you two belong together¡± I waited for this moment for years. His blessing even though I know that I don¡¯t really need my fathers blessing but I wanted it.


    ¡°thanks dad, I  have never wanted anyone other than Leon for my whole life¡± I admitted to him.


    He twirled me around. ¡± I know that princess¡± he said finally pulling me closer for a hug. ¡°I know¡±


    ¡± just in time son¡± Dad said as he pulled out of the embrace and Leon¡¯s hand fitted around my waist.


    They hugged before separating and dad soon left the floor.


    ¡± how many secrets did you reveal about me in your book¡± was the first thing that he said when he wrapped me in his arms.


    I tilted my head back,ughing.


    I stood back bringing my fingers pretending to count them on my fingers. He grabbed my waist pulling me in ¡± you little¡±


    I shut him up by pressing my finger to his lips.


    ¡± Leave you filthy words forter honey¡± I said cing my hands around his neck.


    ¡± I love you ¡±


    Gone with the joking he meant that. This came from his heart.


    ¡± I¡¯ve always loved you Leon, I don¡¯t think its possible for me to stop loving you¡± I said speaking from my heart.


    Leon¡¯s eyes seemed to darken and grow stronger with passion. He looked around nervously. ¡± when do you think we can escpae everyone and finally get to our room¡± I hit him in the chest as people grinned seeing his little show.


    The nerve of this man.


    There is never a dull moment with Leon and I don¡¯t think I would have it any other way. I used to think that i was never enough for Leon but now i know that i am the one for Leon, i am enough for him. And i couldnt be more happier and content knowing that.


    6 yearster


    ¡± Dad Is going to be pissed¡±


    ¡°Jay watch yournguage,¡± I scolded Jayson hearing Him moan in the next room to his sister and cousins. I was sat in the kitchen in front of Francesca My youngest daughter feeding her.


    She sealed her lips shut as my spoon went to her lips. I sighed, don¡¯t make this hard on mommy.


    6 years we¡¯ve been married now, and we now have a pretty big family with us having two girls and my brother having twin boys it¡¯s very hard to catch a break.


    Jayson was the eldest of them all and he was everything I expected for a son of Leon. Speaking of my husband he is currently driving back from the airport after staying a week in Germany for some business event.


    He told me the specific details, but I think I was busy changing Francesca¡¯s nappy to remember.


    My heart breaks for Jayson since he¡¯s the only boy and no surprise that Leon loves his two princesses. Jayson has learnt to develop some thick skin.


    One night I found Jayson crying in his room and I can safely say it broke my heart. He made me promise not to tell Leon ashamed to be caught crying.


    Let¡¯s just say I got mad at Leon for making his only son feel that way. The only valuable lesson that Jayson has learnt is that getting his father in trouble is much easier to do.


    I slowly picked up Fran and walked into the living room to find them all gathered around the pizza in the living room that I ordered.


    ¡± your dad will not be pissed,¡± I said to him, rubbing his hair between my fingers.


    He stared at me almost like I was crazy. I honestly couldn¡¯t wait to have him home, taking care of 3 kids is a fulltime job and I don¡¯t know how much longer I can stay awake.


    ¡°Okay, boys let¡¯s get home before Leon beats this boys ass,¡± Kaleb said holding both their backpacks in his hands.


    Kaleb bent down and kissed Fran on the cheek, she smiled up at her uncle Kaleb.


    ¡± hey¡± Jayson eximed annoyed.Content rights by N?velDr//ama.Org.


    I followed the boys out and saw them off. I managed to get Fran to sit down with her sisters and read a book together hopefully then she will get tired and go to bed early.


    I sat down next to Jayson and picked up his report card. He was good in a lot of his subjects, excelling in sports and Art. From an early age, we started to realise that Jay was particrly good at Art and design and he enjoyed it.


    Maths was where he struggled as it showed in his tests.


    ¡± if you just let your dad tutor you¡± Jayson shook his head almost harshly.¡± He will realise how stupid I am, I don¡¯t need that from him¡± I had tried so many times to convince Jay to let Leon teach him but it¡¯s just not going to happen.


    ¡°Look Jay, I know your father can be demanding but he is a really good teacher, I would have failed maths if it wasn¡¯t for him trust me. I¡¯ll speak to him and make sure he goes easy on you¡± not like I haven¡¯t done that already.


    There is a lot of pressure on Jay to do well and set an example for his sister¡¯s, but I don¡¯t want to over work him, that¡¯s thest thing I want.


    He stayed silent, his lips rolling into his mouth, I hope that this was a sign that he was thinking about it.


    ¡°Mom Fran is crying again¡± I rubbed Jay¡¯s arm and stood up heading over to my sweet girl. Her eyes were filled with tears just waiting to fall. ¡°What¡¯s wrong princess¡± I said to her lifting her up in my arms. She pressed her face into my neck.


    ¡°I¡¯m going to give her a bath, Jay watch your sister¡± I called. I heard the faint sound of them both moaning. The Scarlett don¡¯t like to be babysat by their big brother and Jay hates it equally.


    I filled the bath up a little bit and stripped out of my clothes and removed Fran from her onesie that Jess had gifted her for her 1st birthday.


    I started with her hair; I rubbed some baby shampoo all in her hair giving her a little message. Unlike my other kids Fran loved bath time. She neverined, never cried and normally we spent over an hour together. I feel like it was our bonding time.


    When Leon gives her a bath, it¡¯s apletely different story.

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    When I started to wash her arms and legs I heard the sound of the door opening and mming shut, Leon had finally arrived. Fran wiggled in my arms. ¡°I know baby, we will go see daddy soon¡± I said running my finger over her cheeks.


    I honestly think after Fran I am done with having kids. It seems to be that every time I finish the baby stage I get pregnant and have to do it all over again.


    I managed to finish bathing her and put her in her Pyjamas. I quickly changed into a vest top and shorts and carried the little one downstairs. Jean waited at the bottom. ¡°give me one second, think she wants to see her father¡± jean nodded in understanding and left to go to the kitchen.


    Jean is my actual angel; I don¡¯t think I would be able to cope without her. She stays here most nights. It¡¯s not like I sleep all night peacefully when the babies start to cry and leave it to her. But she is just there when I needed that extra help.


    I walked into the lounge to see Leon sat on his knees in front of Jayson. My hand flew to my mouth when I saw Jay sobbing into his fathers chest.


    Fran locked eyes onto her big brother and I knew what wasing next. She actually hated to see him cry.


    Leon rubbed Jayson¡¯s back. ¡°it¡¯s just a little test buddy, it¡¯s not the end of the world¡±


    ¡°but ¡±


    Leon pulled away ¡°no buts Jay, it¡¯s my fault for not being a good dad I should have helped you when you needed I¡¯m sorry¡± I grinned, it¡¯s like he knew that I was going to scold him.


    Maybe he saw thising.


    Something tells me he had an inside source. Kaleb must have given him the heads up. Jayson is eldest of all the kids and we all look out for him knowing the pressure he has.


    Jayson continued to cry into his dad¡¯s chest. Scarlett walked out the kitchen with jean following her, she had a cup of what I assume was hot chocte.


    ¡°I¡¯m not working evenings this week so after school we will go through all the areas that you are struggling with. I promise not to be too hard on you alright¡± Jay nodded as he wiped away some of his tears.


    Scarlett and Jayson sat down and enjoyed their hot choctes. Leon slowly rose up from the floor and came over.


    ¡°Hey Princess¡± He said to his baby girl. I moved her into his arms letting them have their sweet moment. It can¡¯t be easy to leave your kids for a week especially Francesca.


    ¡°time for bed you two. Go get ready and brush your teeth¡± They ran with their cups and put them in the sink before racing up the stairs.


    I saw jean smiling as they disappeared.


    ¡°you look exhausted honey¡± she came over handing me a mug. I smelt the aroma of coffee and I took a sip.


    I sighed resting my feet on the sofa as I sat down, ¡°I am¡±


    Jean abruptly stood up when Leon walked into the lounge, I guess he put Fran into her bed. ¡°I¡¯ll go make sure the kids are ready¡± I sent her a thankful smile as she went upstairs leaving me and my husband.


    Leon loosened his tie and knelt before me. he ced his hands on my legs pressing his thumbs into my muscles.


    ¡°Hey beautiful¡± he said his eyes boring into mine. Once I ced my mug on the table besides me Leon reached to grab my hips and bring me closer.


    Once I was at the edge of the sofa. He lifted me as he stood up with me wrapped around his waist.


    ¡°how was Germany¡± I asked him as he turned around and sat on the sofa with me in hisp.


    ¡°the same. Meetings after meetings I¡¯m just d to finally be home¡± I could see the tiredness in his eyes.


    ¡°and you thoughting home would give you a break, do I need to remind you that we have three children who all carry your gics¡± I said with sass. He grinned at me. ¡°is this where you tell me you want to stop having kids, or were you waiting for the morning¡± I smacked him on the chest for being cocky.


    ¡°Don¡¯t you feel sorry for my poor body, I haven¡¯t been able to get back to my original size since Scarlett¡± there has been countless times where he has caught me staring at myself in the mirror.


    He will always tell me I look beautiful and still sexy with all the imperfections and curves, but I just don¡¯t feel good in my own skin.


    He brought his hand to my neck rubbing the skin there. ¡°of course, I feel sorry for you Liz, I¡¯m more than happy with our three kids. I want you to happy, I don¡¯t like seeing you so stressed¡± he ran his fingers through my hair massaging my head.


    I moaned as he did this. I slowly leaned in and kissed him lightly on the lips. I just waited for him to tug on my hair and bring me closer. Which he did.


    ¡°we don¡¯t have time¡± Leon was the one moaning this time as I moved my hips. He wasn¡¯t normally the one to try and stop me, it was normally the other way around.


    ¡°try and stop me¡± I whispered into his ear as I moved my hands to his pants. I unbuckled his belt and watched with a smirk as he closed his eyes.


    I crawled off hisp and knelt down before him. Oh, how the roles have reversed.


    ¡°I hope you haven¡¯t been flirting with single German women over there¡± I said as I stroked him. He practically growled.


    ¡°I can¡¯t help it if I¡¯m so incredibly handsome Liz¡± I pped his thigh.¡± But no, I didn¡¯t flirt, god damn¡± he moaned as I finally gave him what he wanted. Probably been dreaming about this all week.


    I always enjoyed bringing immense pleasure to Leon. Nothing brings me more pleasure than pleasing my husband. The man I have loved for over 10 years, the man who has given me three beautiful children.


    Leon was breathing heavily ¡°you¡¯re incredible did you know that¡± I¡¯ve only heard that a handful of times.


    I was ready to cuddle up with him on the sofa only to hear a massive bange from directly above us.


    My mother instincts kicked in.Belongs ? to N?velDrama.Org.


    Leon stood up. He brought his hand out to reach for mine.


    e on mommy, back to work. He said as my fingers slide in between his own. He pulled me up and kissed me lightly on the head.


    Once we arrived in the room we saw Scarlett cradling her foot on the bed as Jayson rushed to her side. He tried his best to calm her down and she started to cry.


    Leon rushed over checking for signs of any blood or bruises.


    ¡°daddy it hurts¡± she said in between her small cries.


    He pushed the nket away from her foot. ¡°I know baby girl but you need to let me see it so I can decide if we need to amputate it.


    ¡°Leonardo!¡± I shouted at him appalled that he would even make a joke like that. But instead of Scarlett looking terrified she burst outughing along with Leon and Jay. It was just


    ¡°cheer up mom it was just a joke¡± Jayson said walking over to me.


    I red at Leon. I gave him one look that he hated the one that spoke volumes as he had seen this look countless times.


    ¡°yikes dad, she¡¯s giving you that look again, and she said your full name. Do you want to sleep in my room tonight¡± Jayson jokedughing at his poor father.


    Now I was the one grinning.


    ¡°Looks like you¡¯re going to get a bruise but nothing major¡± Leon made the verdict for Scarlett who was just looking at both me and her father in amusement.


    This was normal. Me and Leon bickering to each other and all our kids just watching in amusement.


    This simple moment was what made our family. I didn¡¯t need anything fancy in my life anymore, I just needed a loving husband and kids who made my life just that more interesting.


    I couldn¡¯t hide the proud smile as I watched Leon tuck the two into their beds.


    ¡°hey, dad she¡¯s having one of those moments maybe if you read us a book she¡¯ll let you into your room tonight¡± I heard the faint sound of Jayson whisper to Leon as they were close.


    I saw Leon smile and nod his head as he climbed into bed with Jayson.


    Jayson POV


    I watched my mom leave the room with a ghost of a smile on her face. Dad watched her leave as well a genuine smile this time, not his funny joking smile but a real one.


    I only remember a little about my past. When it was just me and my parents. I knew that there was a time in my life where we didn¡¯t all live together; it was when my dad made a huge mistake that had mom pack both hers and my bags.


    ¡°Do you ever think that you and mum will break up again?¡± I asked dad inn the middle of him reading me a book.


    He stopped reading and turned to me.


    ¡°I can¡¯t say never but id like to think that me and your mother are strong enough to get through anything¡± he said as he wrapped his arm around me.


    ¡°I don¡¯t want my sisters to experience what I did dad; I don¡¯t remember much of it, but I just don¡¯t want that¡± there are only a few memories I have from that time in my life.


    This time dadpletely closed the book. ¡°I¡¯ll make a promise to you son. I will try my very best to keep you, your sisters and your mother happy. If I think my job is getting in the way of my family I¡¯ll stop. Your mother has been the love of my life since high school and I promise to love her for a lifetime. How does that sound¡± some may think that when their parents speak like this its weird and they want it to end.


    But with me, it brings me hope.


    ¡°who knew you could be so cheesy¡± I grinned up at him. He gasped at me but in the end he hugged me tight. He ced a kiss on my head as he got up to leave.


    ¡°I hope your n worked Jay, I really don¡¯t want to sleep on the sofa tonight¡± He said just before closing the door to my room.


    Me too dad, me too.


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