After Divorce, Billionaire Ex Found Me Pregnant
Chapter 101 Forget-Me-Not.

Chapter 101: Chapter 101 Forget-Me-Not.

The next day, Leonica had taken just about enough time out from her work schedule to have Ashley taken to school by herself.

As they pulled up in the parking lot of his school and Leonica gathered his bag and lunch box, the boy turned to face her.

“Mommy?” He called out to her.

“Yes darling?” Leonica answered all the while trying to ensure that she had packed everything he’d need for the school day, earlier in the morning.

“When can I go and see daddy again?”

She halted at his question and looked at him. “What?”

“I haven’t seen daddy in a long while,” Well, not long, just the last two weeks she had stopped him from visiting Gabriel because she thought his chances of waking up were growing slimmer with each passing day. In short, her intention was to make sure the younger boy wouldn’t be hurt when his father didn’t wake up any longer. And she also hoped that slowly, he’d grown to forget about Gabriel.

But sadly, that wasn’t happening anytime soon and now that Gabriel was awake, with amnesia, she had yet another problem on her hand.

“Ash, you... you can’t visit daddy for now.” She tried to explain or rather sooth the younger boy.

But her words did the opposite of her intention. “Why’s that?” the boy questioned with a frown. “Does daddy hate me and no longer want to see me?”

“No!” Leonica was quick to shush his negative thoughts, especially when she saw the glossy liquid forming in the corners of his eyes. “No, your daddy loves you, a lot. It’s just that, it’s just that for now, you can’t see him, Ash.”

“Why?”

“Doctor’s orders. For now, daddy’s recovering, hence only mommy is allowed to see him.” She lied.

Ashley processed his mother’s words for a few seconds and although he was glad that his father was in recovery stage, he couldn’t help but feel Jealous towards the fact that only his mother was allowed to visit.

This in turn, lead him to pour in an upset manner that Leonica felt cute despite the situation.

“Ash,”

“I also want to see daddy. Why’s only you allowed to see daddy?” He questioned and at his point, had his hand folded across his chest.

“Because adults are working, Ash.”

“Working?” He questioned with a tilt of his head and for the next five seconds, tried to find the closest meaning to his mother’s words. And when it seemed like he had, his eyes visibly brightened up. “Are you and daddy working in making my younger sibling?!”

Leonica chocked, coughing a few times at the unexpected question.

“You promised to go to the hospital with daddy after my birthday and have the doctor help you make my younger siblings. Is that why he doesn’t want me coming around...”

“Ash... Ashley, stop it. That’s enough.” Leonica raised her index finger, indicating he should keep silent for the time being. Thankfully, he remained silent just long enough for Leonica to regain her composure. “Don’t say that anymore and DON’T stare at me so innocently.” She sternly advised.

“Why thought?” He questioned, blinking innocent gray eyed at his mother. “Did I say something wrong? Are you and daddy not making my younger sibling?”

“Ashley!” Leonica shook her head. “That’s enough baby. If you keep talking like this, you’re going to be late for class.” She nudged her head in the direction of the entrance where other children were already rushing in, giggling and interacting with their peers.

“Now come on,” She began, stepping out of the car and rounding it so that she could pull the passenger door open, undo his seat belt and help him out. “Don’t forget to eat your lunch and stay away from rough plays.” She handed him his lunchbox and pecked him on the forehead which was followed by her usual affection filled hug and a final peck on the cheek when they separated. “Now, off you go.”

“Bye Mom.” Ashley said and began running in the direction of the school, but half way there, he stopped and rushed back to his mother.

“Did you forget something?” She questioned.

Ashley nodded and reached into his pocket, pulling a small forget-me-not golden Key chain and putting it in his mother’s hand. “Please give this to daddy when you see him.” He said and closed her hand, kissing her knuckles lightly before he turned around and resumed his journey.

‘That Kid must really love his father.’ Leonica thought as she stared at the keychain in her hand.

Her thought was interrupted at the sound of approaching footsteps from beside her. Looking away from the keychain, stuffing it into her pocket in the process, she watched as Arvan approached, stopping beside her with a smile on his lips.

“Hey.”

His greeting was returned with a smile of a her own and a small wave. “Hey Arvan. Here to drop off Daisy, I assume?"

He nodded, his smile growing bigger as his gaze landed on his daughter who had met up with Ashley and they both chatted feverishly as they walked into the school’s building. "She’s excited about the field trip they’re having today." He explained, earning a nod of understanding from the woman.

"That’s good." She said, only to wonder why Ashley hadn’t been as excited as Daisy, but instead worried about Gabriel.

Did he really love that man that much?

As if seeing her expression and knowing exactly who she was thinking about, Arvan asked. "So how is Gabriel doing?"

"He’s... He’s good." Leonica was quick to answer, only to sigh a second later.

"But?" Arvan pressed on, encouraging her to let out her frustrations, only to feel disappointed when she shook her head, clearly insisting on keeping whatever struggle she was facing to herself.

"If you say so," He muttered, voice just low enough to hide the disappointment that had temporarily washed over him.

’She looks tired.’ He thought as he watched her respond to the message which he was sure had come from her assistant, seeing as she silently groaned and rolled her eyes.

She loved work, but hated it, along with fish, deep water and reading for long periods of time.

At least that’s what she had told him throughout their discussions in the past and that was what he committed into his memory.

Why did he commit all that into his memory? Like the answer wasn’t already clear.

He was attracted towards her, not because she was a fellow single parent or because she was the type of woman a man wanted or because of the uncanny resemblance she had to Irene, but because she was Leonica.

The woman who loves beaches, but feared deep waters. Hated reading for long periods of time but craved to have a book written by her and have fan signs. Hated work but wanted to make sure her father’s company, the company which had now been passed into her, excelled more than anything.

She is the type of woman who had the most beautiful smile and the most mesmerizing voice, along with the most beautiful personality.

That was who she was and that was why he felt that undeniable attraction towards her.

And although, she had made it clear, gesture and situation wise, that she wasn’t interested in being in a relationship and neither was she interested in starting a new relationship, he didn’t care.

He’d wait, as long as she needed, as long as she’d have him waiting, and then, he’d properly court her.

But for now, he was more than content to be a friend.

“Well,” She spoke, pulling him out of his reverie. “I should get going. The company is waiting and my assistant has sent me like a thousand messages, asking me to return. I have to interview a new employee today.” She added.

“Tough.” He said and received a look from her that said it all.

‘Tough, compared to your work it’s nothing.’ Were the words clearly written on her face.

“Anyway,” He said, deciding to end the conversation right then and there, before it even started. “I hope to hear from you again soon, maybe when we’re all free, we could have dinner or something.” He offered, pushing his luck more than he knew he should.

Leonica blinked a couple of times, trying to comprehend his words and when it was clear that she had, a small tired smile graced her features and she nodded. “That sounds nice.”

“Great!”

“I should go now. See you later, Arvan.”

“See ya, Leonica.” He waved her goodbye, and turned around, walking back to his car and watching as the door was pulled open by his driver.

He paused to wave at her one last time before entering. The driver, after closing the door, bowed at her before settling into the driver’s seat and driving away.

And once the black Chevrolet disappeared, Leonica sighed, rubbing the bridge of her nose and making her way back into her car.

She was exhausted.

Her emotions were a mess, her thoughts were all over the place and her heart felt heavy.

Part of it had to do with Gabriel, he was always a menace in her life that it no longer surprised her at this point. The other half of it had to do with the fact that for some reason, she left like she was leading Arvan on.

She wasn’t blind. His attraction towards her was clear.

He was a wonderful man, handsome and all, but Leonica just wasn’t ready for romance.

Not now at least. But what was it that Anastasia had told her a few days ago in her office after seeing the gifts Arvan had once again sent?

Something about it never hurting to keep her options open?

*~*

Leonica arrived at her company immediately after she had left Ashley’s school. As usual, Kennedy was waiting in front of the lift for her.

‘Such a diligent assistant.’ She thought as she walked towards him and he towards her.

“Good morning Ms. Romero. The employees you were meant to interview have arrived.” Kennedy informed as they walked into the elevator.

“Thank you.” Leonica smiled and pulled out her phone, going through the list of candidates and reading their files.

By the time she has finished the list, the lift had arrived at the interview floor and shortly after, was seated in the interview room.

"I’ll have the candidate sent in a minute. In the meantime, please have a cup of coffee." Kennedy offered, gesturing at the table which was covered in a variety of cups of coffee, tea, hot chocolate and milk.

"No thank you. Just bring me some water." She politely declined and watched him bow before walking away, disappearing from her line of sight.

A few minutes later, Kennedy had returned with a cup of cold water and a candidate.

"Candidate 1109." Kennedy said, his eyes briefly meeting Leonica’s as he introduced the candidate. "Leonica Romero, CEO of Romero Empire."

"Hello," Leonica gave a subtle nod in the man’s way.

"Hello Ms. Romero," The man who was tall and had chestnut brown hair greeted with a vague but somewhat unsettling smile on his lips. "Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Stuart Reeds. Pleasure to make your acquaintance."

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