Babel Novel
His choice
Chapter 42 His choice
AARON’S HOME, LOS ANGELES.
Aaron had a bright smile on his face as he watched the video of Leo and his son Sinclair on the phone. He almost couldn’t believe the similarity between the two. Because of the game, his boys had in Texas for two weeks he had missed some important happenings with Leo.
“I can’t believe I missed all of this.” He huffed.
Leo laughed taking a sip of the soda he had in hand. “You are back after all and that is what matters. I didn’t want to distract you from work, it’s why I didn’t tell you anything whenever we got on call.”
“Does this mean Chloe would leave you alone for good?” Aaron looked excited.
“Can you not start your nonsense? Why would she leave? It’s not like I cheated.”
“But she did overreact by attacking Darby. How does that seem appropriate to you?”
“I didn’t say it was, but she already apologized. And if I leave Chloe because of this what do you think people will say about Darby?”
He shrugged. “That she found her way back to the hands of the man who loves her.”
“I don’t think I am in love with Darby.” Leo mused.
“You still definitely would like something to do with her. Isn’t it?”
“I don’t know what the hell you are talking about. My wedding is in the next two weeks and it will be best if some decorum is maintained up until then.”
Aaron snickered, “I don’t think there would be anything like that in your dictionary. This union is fucked up from the very beginning.”
Leo chortled in an attempt to glare at his friend. “Can you stop being so negative?”
“Tell me, Leo. Will you be happy with Chloe?”
“I definitely would, she is lovable and I have known her for a long time.”
“But your heart says otherwise.”
“It’s just being treacherous. Now answer this, what if Darby didn’t return? Would you have asked me to end things with Chloe?”
Aaron huffed tiredly. “You think it’s about Darby? You and I know I was never satisfied with your decision to throw your life away when you could have whichever girl you set your eyes on. You are the only young billionaire I know who isn’t involved in worldly matters.”
Leo rubbed his forehead tiredly. “It gets really annoying when all you do is talk, Aaron. There is no going back now, I feel guilty for throwing away the opportunity to grow with Darby in the past, but now things have definitely taken a different turn. What I have to do now is care for my fiancée and son. I just want to have some peace around me, please.”
He sighed. Aaron titled his lips to the side as he stared blankly at the wall. “I hope a certain fairy would turn your life upside down and the only person you will need is no other than the mother of your child.”
“Something is wrong with you, man. You don’t even know Darby.”
“I do know she brought back the light you have dimmed in a bid to satisfy everyone around you. Why are you so hellbent on being a people pleaser?”
“No, I am not.”
“Hmmm, before acceptance comes denial. You are so fixed on doing everything your family wants, especially your mother. And it’s obvious Grace doesn’t care about what your heart wants.”
Leo’s phone blared noisily, staring at the screen and a small grin appeared on his face. “Talk of the devil and she appears right in your face. My mom is calling. Give me a minute.” He said answering the call.
‘Hey, mom.’
‘How are you, baby?’ Grace mumbled on the other line.
‘I am fine, mom. Is everything okay, you sound quite down?’
‘I heard the wedding reception would be holding at your father’s home. My place is much more better, at least you have seen how spacious my house is.’ She uttered.
Leo had his mouth agape as he didn’t know how to respond, he shared a look with Aaron. ‘Mom, dad’s house is just as spacious as yours. Arrangements have been made and we can’t change that now.’
‘I want your wedding to hold in my house, or else I will not be attending.’ Grace mused stubbornly.
Biting on his lips in frustration, he kept mute on the phone unsure of what to tell her. Whatever would escape his lips would be more of “fuck off” to such annoying person. But then, the pest is his mother.
‘I don’t have any interest in discussing this with you, mama. It’s out of my hand.’ He replied.
‘It sure isn’t, you are only being stubborn.’
‘Don’t you think you are being unreasonable, mom? It’s your fucking son’s wedding, and you will be spending less hours than you would spend on a movie directing with some actors that you hate so much. If you can endure that, why won’t you endure this?’ Leo was beginning to lose his patience.
Grace scoffed. ‘Have you been listening to Evelyn this days? Is this how she tells you to behave towards your own mother?’
‘Mom! Can you stop acting delusional?’
She gasped. ‘Are you talking back at me right now, Leo?’
‘You know what? Do whatever you want. I am not going to decide for you or involve myself in changing the desired location. Chloe and her parents agreed to hold the reception at dad’s. If you aren’t pleased with it, sort it out yourself. Bye, ma.’ He said before hanging up.
“Wow, that was heated.” Aaron said when the call ended. “I hope you do realize what I was talking about now?”
Leo cursed under his breath. “I’m really tired of her manipulative attitude. It’s almost like she enjoys getting on my nerves so much. It obviously makes her happy to bother me this much.”
“Come on, man. I understand that you felt some kind of guilt towards her, but it’s your fault for allowing her take advantage of you this much. You could have stood your ground many times but you didn’t, so it’s okay if you face the consequence too.”
“You sound like I wanted this for myself.”
Aaron kept quiet, he didn’t want to say anything that would make Leo feel uncomfortable. As much as he can’t help but remind Leo of his decisions to be at the beck and call of his mother. He knows it was out of Leo’s control. Having a mother like Grace can take a lot of toll on whoever is on the receiving end.
“Would you like to go out to club?” He offered.
Leo raised a brow at him, “I have work tomorrow.”
“So?”
“So, I can’t be out drinking.”
“You will regret not listening to me soon enough. I wasn’t really asking for your opinion you have no choice but to come with me. I can’t believe you won’t be holding a bachelor’s party.”
“Why not? You would be attending.” He taunted.
Aaron glared at him. “Do you even know what a bachelor party entails? It means plenty of friends and strippers. But you don’t have friends and I can bet my savings you wouldn’t want any strippers in place. Sometimes I wonder if your dick actually works.”
A sly grin appeared on Leo’s face. “Will you like to try it out?”
His eyes shone in shock. “Ewww, get behind me devil.”
“I sure would.” He winked.This text is property of Nô/velD/rama.Org.
Shaking his head furiously, Aaron did the cross on his face. “You know what? Don’t come with me, do whatever pleases you. Asshole!” He yelled running towards his room.
Leo laughed his head off before standing up to leave. “See you soon, babe.”
“Fuck you, man!” Aaron yelled from behind the closed doors.