CEO Leo’s Baby Mama Is Back

Chapter 74 Her biological father

DARBY’S HOME, LOS ANGELES.

“Why do you look so excited?” Isabella asked Darby.

Darby tried to hide her blushing face away, she had woken up a little bit too excited probably because of the response on the Robin’s Family post on the LA times. She didn’t expect Leo to mention her name in capital letter. She was tagged the mother to the Robin Motors heir and it felt good. Even though she isn’t concerning herself with the money or inheritance but it just felt good to be recognized.

“Just ignore me. Please pack Sinclair’s things well enough. I don’t want Leo having to worry about getting him things. You know how men can be, they don’t know the difference between wipes and diapers.” She said.

Isabella chuckled as she folded the cloth judiciously into the bag. “There is no need for you to worry. I will be there after all.”

“I feel bad towards you, Bella.”

“Why is that?”

“You keep having to follow Sinclair around whenever he goes visiting his father. Leo has offered to employ another nanny but I don’t feel comfortable with letting my boy off to a stranger like that. It just feels uncomfortable. I’m sorry.”Belonging © NôvelDram/a.Org.

“It’s okay, Darby. I enjoy this job more than you can ever imagine. It’s something that I do for fun. I enjoy being next to Sinclair and looking after him, he is a delight to be with.”

“Thank you.” She reached for her hand.

Her eyes glanced back at a sleepy Sinclair. He had chosen to watch his cartoons all through the night without sleeping. Waking up with raccoon eyes all he did after breakfast was go back to bed. Sometimes, Sinclair acts like a tired adult and it comes up funny to her. The door bell rang.

Darby smiled at Isabella. “Just continue with your work. I will get the door.” She said, stepping out of the room.

She pulled at the dress she had on, hoping it was Leo. Shaking her head, Darby rebuked herself for acting silly and trying to seduce a married man. Opening the door she blinked rapidly surprised that it wasn’t Leo, but her mother, aunt and Doctor Anthony.

“Did someone die or is someone dying?” She blurted.

Maureen let out a small laugh, “I told you she would have a panic attack on seeing all of us.” She told the others. “No one is dying, baby. We just came to see you.”

“Oh ok, pardon my manners. Please come in.” Darby ushered them in.

“So sorry for popping out on you without a fair warning, Darby. But your aunt said it would be best to show up unannounced.” Anthony said fixing his glasses on his nose.

Darby made a face at Maureen. “That is so typical of aunt Maureen. Are you okay, mom? You look quite pale.”

Emma held up a weak smile. “You don’t have to worry about me. I am just fine, thanks.”

“Is he here?” Isabella came out of the room eagerly. She paused in her tracks at the sight of the people. “Oh, sorry.”

Darby laughed. “It’s nothing, Bella. Meet my mom, aunt and you already know Doctor Anthony. Everyone meet Sinclair’s nanny and my very good friend, Isabella.”

They all exchanged pleasantries and Isabella excused herself before returning to the room. Darby made her way to the kitchen to get the guests some chilled lemonade.

“Thank you darling.” Maureen mused taking her cup. “Where is Sinclair?”

“He is asleep. Just checked into bed this morning.” She replied dumping herself into the couch.

Emma chuckled, “I can imagine. He must have stayed up all night.”

“That’s correct. He is going to spend the weekend with his father and in his excitement he slept in early and ended up waking in the middle of the night. Rather than make noise, he got a hold of his tablet and watched his cartoons till this morning.” Darby explained with an adorable smile on her face. It’s always a thing of joy for her whenever she talks about her son. “So, I hope you all will save me the suspense and tell me why you are here. Don’t get me wrong I like that you are here. But I don’t know why the doctor is here too.” She chuckled nervously.

Maureen exchanged a look with the other two, clearing her throat and she exhaled. “What we are about to share with you right now, Darby, it would take quite a toll on you and I had to come with your mother because I wouldn’t want you to go all out on her. I like to believe that when things go out of our control, it’s because we are a fated victim of circumstance. You are one hell of a fighter Darby and I am proud to be your aunt.”

Darby swallowed hard staring at the trio. “I’m really getting scared right now, what’s going on?”

Emma sniffed, clearing her throat. “I know we never had time to talk about this, Darby. Or probably I must have mentioned it to you before. You were a product of a one night stand I had…”

“Mom?” She called out. “I understand you want to plead with me but you don’t have to go all out and expose yourself in front of a guest.” Darby tilted her head to the side towards Anthony.

Her mother waved in assurance, “there is nothing for you to worry about baby. Just hear me out. I didn’t learn about the pregnancy until a month later just at the same period of time Noah returned finally. I knew then that my cheating spell had caught up with me. I promise it wasn’t something that I planned to happen. It was why I tried hard to get rid of you. I couldn’t even remember what really transpired that night. I was that drunk, I remember being in the bar and then the next morning I was next to a total stranger. Also I blamed your existence for the maltreatment I got from Noah which was why I acted like a monster all those years just to please him. Forgive me, Darby.”

“We have talked about this, mom. That’s all in the past now. Like aunt Maureen said, we are all just a victims of circumstance. Let’s move on from that. This is the both of us now. I can comfortably call you mom without worrying. That’s all that matters.” Darby said.

“I know I said I don’t recognize your birth father, but it turned out he still remembers me just as much as I had forgotten him. Well, I don’t know if this would be considered a good news to you.” She paused, “but I found him.”

“How is that?” She inquired.

“Dr Anthony is your father, Darby.” Maureen chipped in seeing that Emma was about to go on a full panic mode.

“What?!” Darby blurted after a long minute of processing her thoughts.

Anthony shifted to the edge of the couch. “Yes, Darby. I know this sounds crazy but I met your mother twenty four years ago. It has plagued my mind for a very long time as I longed for her. I didn’t even realize that night produced a child. I was just mindful of finding Emma.”

“This is unbelievable. How are you certain he is my father? You don’t even have a DNA report.” She countered.

“I already have your medical report, Darby.” Anthony blinked rapidly, after he had discussed with Emma he had gone to check on Darby’s file out of curiosity and just as he had thought she has the same medical status as he does. Including his dehydration episodes.

“It still doesn’t matter.” Darby insisted.

Anthony exhaled, “I have no reason to doubt your mother, Darby. And if you still want a DNA test, it’s all good.”

“Please, Darby. I never planned for things to turn out this way.” Emma wailed.

Darby stood up feeling her knees shake beneath her, she never thought there would be a time when she would have the chance to meet her birth father. It just never came to mind. Now that she is aware it feels like a dream that she would love to not be a part of. The door bell rang again and like a zombie she walked towards it and opened it up.

Her eyes met with Leo’s and her legs turned mush immediately and without any warning she fell limp into his arms.

Everyone rushed towards the duo as Leo lifted Darby into his arms and placed her gently on the couch. Maureen had gone to get her water. Darby drank from it slowly before getting a grip on herself. Leo looked confused at everyone, especially Anthony.

“Is everything alright, Doctor? Why are you here?” He asked.

“It’s a long story. You must be Sinclair’s father. Such a fine man.” Maureen chipped in on Anthony’s behalf.

“Nice to meet you, ma’am. Please check on her pulse.” Leo urged Anthony, but he stayed glued to the spot he stood instead.

Maureen sat next to Darby feeling her temperature. “She is fine. I bet she is in shock.”

Taking in a deep breath, Darby sat up slowly. “I…I don’t know what I am suppose to make of this discussion…but I think it would be best if you leave now. I…I…really need some time to take it all in.” She stuttered.

“Take all the time you need, sweetie. You know where to come whenever you are ready to talk. Love you, baby.” Her aunt said leaning in for a kiss.

Emma was just as confused as Anthony on what to do causing the both of them to nod their heads and walk towards the door. Leo was out in the dark when they all left. He sat next to Darby, like she has been waiting for the right moment and she leaned into him without a word. A small smile played on Leo’s lips as he rubbed at her arm gently.

“Do you need me to get you anything?” He asked in almost a whisper.

She shook her head, “no.”

“Okay, mama. Take your time.” Leo said. After a few seconds passed he could feel something soak his shirt. Bending his head to look at her, his eyes rounded like saucers. “Are you crying? What did those people do to you?”

Darby chuckled lightly against him. “Well…those people are my parents and aunt.”

“Oh, Doctor Anthony is you and Abigail’s father? I didn’t realize he had children.” He said holding her when she attempted to sit up.

Smacking her lips, Darby got up with the glass of water in hand and walked out to the balcony while Leo followed suit too. Staring out at the beautiful city of LA, she stayed quiet and sipping on her water slowly.

“Abigail and I only share the same mother. I always knew Abigail’s father wasn’t my father but I never did get to ask about my real father since I was a product of a one night stand.”

“Hmmm, I see what you and Sinclair have in common now.” He teased.

Darby slapped in playfully on the shoulder. “Stop making such dark jokes.”

Leo laughed, “I just had to. Why are you bothered? Things like this shouldn’t have you disheveled. You are no longer a child who seem to have been waiting for the return of her father.”

“I wouldn’t have had to think about it if they didn’t show up just now. You know something, Leo? I have had a one on one meet up with doctor Anthony and I can assure you…he is a gentleman. Thinking of it now, it makes me wonder how my life would have been if he had been in my life as my true father. It would have been beautiful and my childhood would have been memorable.”

“Does this mean, she was pregnant with you before she got married?”

“She was actually married, but my supposed father was never around and she seem to have found solace at the bar where she eventually got knocked up.”

“That must have been a whole lot to take in.”

A tear streamed down her right cheek. “I never knew what it felt like to be loved. I was always told that I was sore to the eyes. No one wanted to have anything doing with me. And it felt like the plague followed me all the way from home to school. No one seems to like me or want to associate with me. I was just that piece of dirt everybody tries their hardest to avoid.”

“And I was part of those people.” Leo bit on his lower lip in guilt.

“I can’t blame you for that. You were only acting according to what you heard. Anyone else would have acted the same way. I think I am just getting to understand what people can be like now. I’m just glad I made it out alive and I can sincerely love myself and my son without any doubts. I have learned that I can be the only one to give myself the true love I desire. And Sinclair makes my world beautiful…so that is enough.”

Leo’s eyes lingered on her face as she spoke. This is the longest discussion they have ever had aside the time Darby told him Sinclair was his biological son. He felt suddenly guilty for not trying to get to know her better. He had missed his chance at being part of her amazing life.

“I feel so bad, Darby. I wish I had the chance to know you better.”

She grinned while shrugging. “That is all in the past now. We can’t keep dwelling on that. From the look of things I guess I have a new life now. No doubt, this would make a beautiful run. I would love to know more about this father of mine who shows up after two decades.”

“You would love him, he is an amazing man. I think I am beginning to see where you got your warmth from.” He winked.

“Ah, ah, ah! You are so full of jokes.” She said trying to hide her smile.

“I’m glad I could make you smile at least. You deserve such dose each day. Come here.” He gestured for her to come into his outstretched arms. “You deserve a warming hug.”

Without hesitation, Darby fell into his arms and let out a sigh of relief. She needed such affection so bad, the both of them remained like that and it felt like they were both lost in their own worlds.

“Daddy!” Sinclair’s voice jolted them back to reality and it caused them to jump apart like they had been hurt by an electric spark.

“My boy.” Leo quickly got into action spreading his arms to take the boy in his arms. “Tell me who looks handsome like daddy?”

“Me.” Sinclair squealed.

“You two are so proud.” Darby snorted.

“Someone is jealous.” Leo said in a singsong voice.

She waved them off and laughed hard. “I think it’s best you both leave now and let me have the entire house to myself.”

“Just admit that you are going to miss us silly.” He teased.

“Never.” She let out her tongue at him.

Their back and forth joke had Sinclair laughing heartily. Isabella watched from the kitchen at how loving the trio looked. Aside random laughters, this is the first she would see Darby look genuinely happy and it made her heart flutter in delight. The man after her heart is truly no other than Leo. Not even Zac came close. She cleared her throat unintentionally, putting a stop to the happy moment.

“Oh, my. I’m so sorry.” She gasped covering her mouth with her palm.

Leo grinned. “It’s okay, Bella. A certain someone already wants us out of the house anyways.” He teased.

“You won’t let me hear the last of it would you?” Darby retorted.

“I won’t.” He winked.

“Shoo! Off with you all.” She said waving them out. Her laughter rang through the hallway as the other three got into the elevator to leave. When the door closed Darby suddenly felt all alone. She would give anything to be in the elevator with them. However, things don’t just happen because we wish for them to. Keeping that at the back of her mind, she returned to the house to get ready for the day.