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Chapter 20 Husband To Be

DARBY’S PENTHOUSE, LOS ANGELES

Patting Sinclair gently on the back, Darby moved back and forth to keep him asleep. He can be a big baby sometimes and refuse falling asleep in his bed. Isabella stood by the doorframe to Sinclair’s room with a bright smile on her expression.

“I wonder how you get your strength. Despite having a long day at the fashion house, you still come home to baby your son.” She said.

Darby smiled kissing his hair. “I can’t help but be smitten by the sight of him. He is such an angel.”

“That is so true. You should let him lay down now, you will be late for the dinner.” Isabella reminded her.

“Oh, I almost forgot.” Darby mused, walking stealthily towards her son’s bed.

Desire had invited her to a dinner birthday party for her husband. Knowing it isn’t easy to be in the good books of the renowned, Desire King, Darby couldn’t refuse the invite and had cleared all of her schedules to attend the party.

Placing Sinclair gently in his bed, she covered him up with the duvet. She kissed him lightly on the forehead and she motioned towards Isabella to leave the room. Sinclair is quite sensitive to sounds when he is asleep. Sighing in relief when they got away without any clause, Darby hurried off to her room.

“Why do you seem so nervous?” Isabella inquired as she searched through Darby’s closet.Còntens bel0ngs to Nô(v)elDr/a/ma.Org

Darby chuckled awkwardly. “Aside going to parties with Zac by my side, I have never gone on an occasion all by myself. I don’t know what I am suppose to do or if there is a peculiar way for me to act.”

“Don’t get yourself worked up and realize in the end that you were stressed for nothing. Just head to the party with a relaxed mind. Be yourself, don’t let anyone intimidate you. You are just as rich and influential as any of them.”

Darby giggled. “You always seem to know what to say every time. I should make you my personal assistant and help Sinclair find another nanny.” She suggested.

Isabella shook her head repeatedly. “Hell no, I am not going to let anyone look after my Sinclair. I signed up for this and it’s for life. I can be your remote assistant though.” She said with a wink.

Laughing loudly, Darby shook her head as she began to dress up. “I don’t think Sinclair would appreciate being taken away from you either. You two fit perfectly.”

“Well, thank you for noticing.” She giggled. “So have you thought about what your mom said the other day?”

Her back stiffened at the question, Darby has been avoiding the discussion since she told Isabella briefly about her mother’s visit. It’s hard for her to ignore the emotions that stir up at the thought of her past.

“What would you do if you were in my shoes, Bella? I have been replaying her words from that day and I must say I felt insulted with her referring to me as kindhearted. Isn’t that an underlying word for a fool? 0

“But you are kindhearted, Darby. Everyone who comes across you knows that you are a very considerate and softhearted person. You shouldn’t let your past make you a monster. You should free your mind if that would heal you. Don’t concern yourself about what people might think about you. Just do whatever you feel is right.”

“What would you have done if you were in my shoes?” She repeated.

Isabella sucked her teeth. “Considering the fact that she didn’t have much choice on how to act. Not everyone will come out strong from the punches life unleashes at them. Your mom might have been a witch in the past, but she has done well by coming to you to seek forgiveness. Take your time, but don’t act overboard.”

Darby inhaled and exhaled at once. “I will do just that then. Thanks.”

“Hasten up, please. You don’t want to be late.” She urged.

To avoid getting stuck on the roads of LA, Darby had called for someone to drive her car instead. The party was being held at a small hall in a luxurious restaurant. The ambience perfectly describes who is throwing the party, Desire King would never disappoint. Stepping into the space, she got accosted by Chloe.

“Darby!” Chloe called out excitedly, stretching out her arms to hug her. “How are you?”

Kissing both side of her cheeks, Darby smiled widely. “Hi, Chloe. It’s so nice to see you again. I hope I am not too late?”

“Not at all, you arrived just in time. Also I will like you to meet my fiancé, I have been talking about you to him nonstop. Please come with me.” She invited, pointing towards the long table.

Darby was a bit taken aback at Chloe extreme friendliness towards her and with the way things are going they might become close friends. “Alright, where is Desire?”

Chloe scoffed playfully. “I am guessing this is your first time attending my godmother’s party. She actually loves to arrive when everyone is seated. It’s her own way of letting more eyes feed on her. And she is wearing one of your designs to show off, so am I.” She giggled, showing off her dress.

She laughed sweetly. “I never thought I would one day meet someone who is proud of my works than I am. Thanks.”

“You deserve the accolades, Darby. Your works are topnotch. Oh, my fiancé must have gone to the restroom cause he isn’t here.” She said. “But don’t worry, he would be here soon, make yourself comfortable. Lest I forget, those dress designs you sent me are amazing. I wanted to run it by my man and godmother first before making a main choice but they have both been busy. I promise to get back to you soon.”

“Sure, whenever you are ready.”

“Thank you. Please have your seat. I will be back.” Chloe said.

Nodding her head, Darby sat in the chair pulled out for her and took the champagne a waiter handed to her. Looking around the place the arrangement feels perfect, about six tables with six person each. However, on the long table were different mouthwatering delicacies laid and enough to feed hundreds of people.

Suddenly feeling hungry, she stood up and walked towards the table hoping to get some cake or probably waffles and cream. A childish smirk appeared on her face as her eyes wandered through the colorful edibles.

“You might end up feeding your eyes alone and not your belly if you keep looking at them like that.” Leo said next to her with both of his hands in his pocket.

Darby kissed her teeth and turned her face away in irritation. “I guess LA gathering is doomed with a few number of people. Are you stalking me now?”

Leo made a turn to stand in front of her. “I didn’t think I would bump into you here. I am not stalking you. I did have plans to come around to your fashion house later on though.”

She huffed angrily, sucking in a long breath. “I don’t know you, sir. It will be best if you mind your business and stay away from me.”

“Darby, can’t we just talk like adults? Please?”

“To talk about what exactly? We don’t even know each other. We only met once, please don’t make this harder.”

“What about the kid? How is he not mine when you claimed to be pregnant years ago?” He muttered.

“I told you, he isn’t yours. Stop coming after me because of it. His father is in San Francisco at the moment.” She lied through her teeth.

Leo looked disappointed at the bombshell. “So did you abort my child?”

“You already denied it. Why are you being possessive all of a sudden?” She exhaled in exhaustion. “You know what? I just got here, please leave me to enjoy every bit of it.”

“Oh, Darby. I see you have met my fiancé.” Chloe called out walking towards them.

Leo cursed under his breath as Chloe wrapped her hand around his arm.

Darby looked taken aback. “He is your husband to be?”

She nodded happily. “Yes, this is my fiancé, Leo Robin. Baby, meet Darby Miller, the stylist in charge of my wedding dress.” She announced leaving both parties in daze.