A Son for A Billionaire novel Chapter 31

EPISODE THIRTY TWO

Theme: Aunt Emily Failed Marriage

NEXT DAY: IVY RIVERA APARTMENT

“Mom, why don’t try calling dad to see if he is still going to come around.” Leroy pestered his mom.

“I didn’t remember to get his number.” Ivy face palmed herself.

“Oops...let’s make sure to get it today so we can always call him up on days like this okay?” Leroy said and Ivy nodded her head in agreement.

The door bell jangled. “You think he is here? Do you think my dad is here?” Leroy asked impatiently.

“It is not yet time for the meeting so will you just relax and stop getting worked up.” Ivy rolled her eyes at him.

She wasn’t expecting only Ace Clark to show up at her doorstep, she was expecting someone else from her past today.

“Maybe he decided to be here early, I will get the door!” Leroy walked to the door at a close run only to find a young lady standing on the porch with a box when he opened the door. His eyes widened in surprised.

“Aunt Emily!” He threw his tiny hands around her waist.

Leroy was able to recognize her because of series of pictures his mom had shown him over the years and she also looks a little like his mom. Emily was surprised at Leroy’s warm welcome and embrace. She hadn't expect him to welcome her like this since they haven't met before.

“Mom! Aunt Emily is here!” He held her hand and invited her in.

Ivy who was in the kitchen heard this and rushed into the sitting room. She was just meeting her sister again after ten years of separation. And when her gaze fell on Emily, tears welled up in her eyes.

“Oh my God..Emily..” Ivy whispered as she placed a hand over her mouth.

Emily's left eyes was swollen, deep dark rings was under her right eyes, a band aid on her right cheek and another band aid on her right eyebrow. Ivy eyes catalogued every changes in her sister, she was so different from the seventeen years old girl she knew back then. Emily was putting on a long sleeve turtle neck top and a jean and Ivy was sure she had this outfit on so as to cover up her bruises.

“Ivy,” Emily muttered with a pained smile on her face. She was happy to see her sister looking good.

Ivy walked slowly to Emily and pulled her in gently for a warm embrace as she let her tears roll down her cheeks.

“Why Emily?” Ivy mumbled.

“Good to see you again sis.” Emily replied as she embraced her sister.

With Ivy still embracing her. “Come on don't cry, I am the one who is in problem. And again I hope I won't choke to death with this hug.” Emily joked wanting to make Ivy laugh but she wasn't in the mood.

Emily was really in a bad shape.

Ivy released her sister as she wipe her tears with her fingertips. “You never change Emily, you still have time to make jokes in situation like this.” She sniffed.

“Don’t worry it's over now. I don't have to be depressed because of what happened to my marriage. Believe me, I am over it now...and I mean it’s all in the past.” Emily smiled but she knew Ivy wouldn’t buy her forced smile.

“Come and have a sit. Leroy-“

“Yes mom,” he answered.

“Take your auntie bag into my room and play your video games for a while. I will call you when I am done talking with your auntie okay?” She instructed him.

“Okay mom.” Leroy replied dragging the small box to his mom’s room.

Ivy moved closer to the couch Emily sat on and held her hand. “Did your husband do this to you?” Ivy asked referring to the cuts and bruises on Emily’s face.

“Yes.” Emily whispered.

Ivy furrowed her eyebrows. “But why? Who is this jerk that made you like this?!” She grimaced.

“You don't want to know sis.” Emily sighed.

“Tell me who is he? We have to get him arrested and sue him for battery! Emily, I just need to know who he is!” Ivy bared her teeth.

“Thomas.” Emily said her the name in just one word.

“Thomas?” Ivy frowned deeply not wanting to think Emily’s husband was the same face that popped up in her mind.