CEO Leo’s Baby Mama Is Back

Chapter 58 Old flames

D’RAVE CLUB, LOS ANGELES.

“Darby.”

Darby staggered back a bit, “Leo.” She called out softly this time. “What are you doing here?”

Leo exhaled in relief that she was the one. “I thought I saw someone who looked like you and thought to affirm myself.”

She scoffed feeling her head heavy as she rolled her eyes. “Why would you do such thing? What if it’s somebody else? Do you know you can be sued for trespassing.”

He found himself laughing at the look on her face. “Calm down, at least it wasn’t someone else after all. What are you doing in the club?”

“You shouldn’t be here, Leo. This is a restroom made for ladies.”

“I will leave if you agree to talk to me for a few minutes. I’m bored out of my mind.” He said.

She shook her head, washing her hand under the faucet. “Why would you be bored in a club?”

“Because I didn’t want to come and Aaron said it’s necessary that I get out of the house.” Leo replied making his way out when she was done.

“Since when did you start keeping indoors? I thought this lifestyle is for you.”

“That was years ago.”

“I guess becoming a husband did change you.” She teased.

Leo snorted. “That isn’t the case at all. I have my reasons. Where can we sit to talk?”

“Do we really have to? I’m enjoying my time here.” Darby said as her eyes lingered on the crowd.

“Did you come here with someone?” He asked hoping her response would be no.

“Can’t a lady go clubbing on her own?”

“I didn’t mean it like that. I was just asking. Please, Darby we haven’t been able to converse since you let Sinclair meet with me. Can’t you just spare me few minutes of your time?” He asked again, he could tell from her leg movement that she was drunk. Leaving her all by herself in the club unchaperoned can lead to a messy situation. He felt the urge to protect her.

“Fine.” She agreed reluctantly. In her drunken state, a part of her feels excited meeting Leo in the most unexpected space.

Leo took the lead outside the club and unlocked the car for them to sit in. “Don’t you think this is much better than the noise?” He asked as they settled.

Darby scoffed, “I knew what I was going in for. Don’t try to patronize me.”

“I didn’t think you are the type to attend spots like this. Alone at that.”

“I just wanted to feel like the youth that I truly am. I am only a mother not married.” She replied, yawning as the alcoholic she had begin to set in.

“I thought you are dating Zac. Shouldn’t he be here with you?”

“I’m not with Zac. That introduction was just a front.”

“You two seem quite close.”

“That is because he is the one who took me in when I was stranded and homeless and he has been with me since then. Unlike you and everyone else who tossed me away like I was a piece of trash.” She hissed.

“Darby…”

“Stop!” She cut him short hiccuping. “Don’t do that, Leo. I loved you so much and it breaks my heart anytime I think about it. I agree that you didn’t think me worthy of your affection, but you were the one who made me feel like there was something in your heart for me. Now the said pregnancy has become a child and you have your son now. What about me? Don’t I deserve to be loved and accepted too? Why do I have to give up on everything I want? I am not asking too much from life except to be wanted. Sometimes I wish I took the pregnancy out. But then I don’t have any regret. I love my son endlessly. I just wish things turned out different for us, Leo. Was I that hard to love?”

Leo blinked slowly, this was the first time he got to hear of Darby’s feelings towards him. The sad look in her drunken eyes made his heart rip apart.

“You deserve every love, baby. I wanted you so bad, Darby. I knew about the crush you had on me and how you constantly lose your footing in a bid to catch a glimpse of me. I noticed how shy you were and I didn’t want you to become a laughing stock in school if I approached you out of the blue and you get flustered. That night at the party was the happiest night for me, Darby. The moment I saw you, I knew I wasn’t going to let you go ever again. It was an unexplainable attraction for me. I wanted you on the spot, I was ready to leave every girl that came my way just to be with you. That night marked a new beginning for me.”

Tears rolled down her face as she stared at him. “What happened then? I was so hopeful that I finally found my man? Why didn’t you just trust me back then, Leo?”

“I was stupid.” He sniffed, his eyes was heavy with tears too. “I acted foolish. I should have asked, but I felt heartbroken at the thought that you probably didn’t love me and it was all just fun for you. I needed you so bad then, I wanted to lean into you and feel at peace. The words I heard that day made me stone hearted and I just wanted to stick to the believe that the guys were right. And I regret it, baby. I yearn for you everyday, Darby.”

She wiped off her tears and chuckled lightly. “You don’t have to confess things you don’t mean. I know you love someone else now and you both would be getting married soon.”

“I don’t love, Chloe. No other woman has made me feel the way you did. And I don’t want anything to change that.” He said with conviction.

Darby’s heart thumped as they locked eyes. It felt like that night when the truth and dare game was played and Leo kept his eyes on her unflinching. He leaned forward cupping her face with his large palm. She rubbed her cheeks on his palm.

“What are you doing?” She whispered.

Not saying a word, Leo pressed the button that eases down the car seat and in a second he was on her kissing her passionately. Darby moaned against him as she gripped his hair. Several nights she woke up horny from the dreams she had about him. Having him with her after so many years feels so surreal. His kiss felt different and it was more possessive and wanting. His touches lingered like they had truly missed her.

Leo’s hand caressed her exposed thighs while he kissed her, their body synced like it was made for each other. He felt himself melt just by being this close to her. He didn’t want the night to end, even though he knows Darby isn’t clearly in her right frame of mind. But he wanted to charge up the old flame to know if she wants him just as much as he does. As if she read his mind, Darby pushed him all of a sudden.

She gasped for breath. “What do you think you are doing, Leo? Your marriage is practically in twenty-four hours. Oh my God! I can’t believe I just did this with you. Forget this ever happened.” Darby stated with a stern look before getting off the car.

Leo got down from the car in a hurry but she had already flagged down a taxi and gotten into it. He couldn’t find it in himself to feel guilty. Instead a wide grin appeared on his face. Darby still wants him, just like she did five years ago.