Babysitter for the CEO

Vanessa sighed and carried Lisa back to the bed and made her sit on her lap.

“Baby, please tell me what really happened between you two.”

Lisa took her phone from under her pillow and went to YouTube. She then played her last Livestream.

Vanessa watched how harmonious the two kids were until Lisa left her seat to tickle the boy which he didn’t like.

Then the boy lost the game miserably.

Vanessa sighed and put down the phone. She patted the little one’s shoulders.

“You were indeed wrong. You, as a friend to him, knew he hated tickles. Maybe it brings him a terrible memory of something in his past.”

“Mum, I think it’s because I humiliated him live that’s why he hates me.” she said tearfully.

“No, don’t cry dear. I can assure you it isn’t because of that. How about this? Let’s go to his home and talk? This matter is really eating you up. I just visited Evelyn for a day and look how thin you became. We need to get you back to that super Lisa.” Vanessa carried her on one arm with her purse hung on her other shoulder.

She helped the baby wipe her tears and pecked her forehead.

“It will be fine soon, mummy promises.” she whispered.

“Okay!” Lisa nodded and buried her face in Vanessa’s shoulder.

When they got downstairs, Jack had just arrived and was taking off his gray tie after removing his navy blue jacket.

“Welcome home, Lisa’s father!” Vanessa greeted him with a smile.

“Thanks. Where are you two ladies off to?” he asked.

“Have fun.” Lisa replied but didn’t look at her dad.

“Is she okay?” Jack asked Vanessa.

“She just wants to let out some steam and have fun.” she replied.

“Can I tag along?” he asked.

“Nope! This is girls’ only stuff. Maybe next time. Right Lisa?” Vanessa asked.

“Yeah.” the little one mumbled.

“How about you give daddy a hug first, then we leave?”

“Okay mommy!” Lisa flew out of Vanessa’s hands into Jack’s hold. He saw her face was lusterless.

“Baby girl, are you sure you don’t want daddy to tag along?” he asked, while setting some stray strands of her hair back in place.

“I want to go with mummy for now. But I promise to return home all smiles.” Lisa kissed her daddy’s right cheek, and he kissed her forehead.

She then flew back to Vanessa’s hands, and they left the home.

As they headed to the garage, Lisa spoke:

“Mummy, I think daddy is quite pitiful.”

“Why do you think that way?” Vanessa asked with raised eyebrows.

“Well, he has no wife. Mommy, do you mind being my father’s wife? I really like you. I want to play with my future siblings from you and daddy.” Lisa said seriously.

Vanessa almost choked and tripped.

Luckily, she held on to the black jeep that Jack had permitted her to drive!

“Lisa, this is not a joke. You can’t casually make comments or decide your father’s life. I’m sorry, but I really can’t be with your dad.” Vanessa managed to say.

“Okay! I take that as your rain check. You are welcome to solicit my assistance in winning daddy over later.” Lisa spoke like she hadn’t heard Vanessa’s speech.

“Eh? Weren’t you listening earlier?”

“I was, mommy. But you were stuttering. So it’s a rain check.” Lisa said and blinked her eyes thrice.

Vanessa sighed.

It was no use arguing with a baby. For now, it’s best to solve the other problem on ground. They were going to visit Leonard-Lisa’s ex-friend/gaming partner.

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Blue sky villa, Y city.

Vanessa carried Lisa on her laps as they sat in the first living room, awaiting the host’s arrival.

5 minutes later, Leo came to them garbed in matching blue tennis sportswear. He wore white converse, held a red racket and sported a Windswept Hairstyle.

Seeing him, Lisa left Her laps and ran to him. She stared at him for 10 seconds and bowed her head.

“I’m sorry, Leo. Please forgive me.” she said in a low voice.

“I don’t wish to see you. How many times have I told you, huh?” he barked and turned around to leave.

Lisa immediately went on her knees and held his right leg.

“Please don’t leave, Leo. I know you are mad at me and rightly so. But please give me a chance to correct my mistakes.” she said tearfully.

Vanessa walked to them and carried Lisa.

“Leo, let me talk to you in private. Alright?”

Leo reluctantly agreed and took Vanessa to a corner where both discussed inaudibly for a while.

“I’ll forgive her if she plays football with me.” Leo said in resolution.

Vanessa’s mouth twitched.

“Eh… You seriously want her to play football with you? Can’t it be something else?” she asked.

Leo raised his left eyebrow.

“Why, are you afraid that she’ll lose? Look, it’s a friendly match. If she can at least score one goal, I’ll forgive her. But… if she can’t do such a simple thing, she’ll have give up gaming and live streaming all together. She won’t be allowed to cross my path ever.”

Leo never planned on forgiving Lisa in the first place. It wasn’t that he looked down on ladies, he viewed himself as the hardest to beat. He was very flexible and does many stunts when playing. Never merciful with the ball.

Vanessa sighed and shook her head in pity. He should have chosen something else, Lisa would make him super embarrassed. Only her dad can beat her in football. This boy…. Sigh!

But it’s good. It means Lisa will be forgiven, hehe!

They left the secluded corner and went back to Lisa in the living room. Seeing them, she got off the chair and ran to Vanessa.

She carried the little bun and patted her head.

“Good girl, he’s agreed to give you a chance because you are a very cute girl. He doesn’t want you to be sad forever. He said you’d play a friendly match with him… In football! What do you think?”

“…?” Lisa stared at Leo then back at Vanessa in surprise.

“What? Want to back out?” Leo taunted.

“I won’t. We’ll be live streaming the match right?” Lisa asked.

“We’re of the same mind. If you can score just one goal, I’ll forgive you.”

“If I lose… What then?” Lisa asked uncertainly.

“Your mum knows the consequences.” Leo said. “Let’s go play at the yard. My assistant will record us.” he said impatiently.

“Okay!” Lisa said with a smile.

Vanessa sighed internally. This Leo is about to get schooled.