A Son for A Billionaire novel Chapter 50

EPISODE FIFTY ONE

Theme: A Bedtime Story

LOS ANGELES

IVY RIVERA APARTMENT

“Can I get you something to drink? I have lemonade, soda, cola and white wine.” Ivy asked while Ace glanced around as if it was his first time in the apartment.

Ace shook his head slowly. “Can I have wine please?” He asked.

“Sure.” Ivy replied.

“Thank you but where is your sister? I haven’t seen her in a while now.” Ace Clark questioned.

“She went back to our hometown, mom isn't feeling well.” Ivy responded before she dashed off to the kitchen to get a bottle of wine.

Ace Clark stood up from the couch and went over to a part where Leroy’s frames was hanging on the wall. Ivy came back to see Ace trailing his finger on Leroy’s toddler frame.

Ivy cleared her throat. “The wine is here.” She announced.

Ace turned to look at her and then he nodded. “Seriously Ivy, I am impressed by what you did with Leroy.” He complimented.

Ivy poured the wine into a glass. “Its not a big deal. I just did what I had to do for my child.” She replied.

Ace Clark took the glass from her. “It is a big-“ Leroy chose that moment to appear in the room.

“Mom...the teddy bear dad got for me looks great sleeping on my bed. I am going -“ Leroy’s voice trailed off as he realized his father was in the sitting room. “Dad! You are here!” He exclaimed.

Ace Clark grinned at his son.

“Now Leroy it's late you need to take a quick shower and get all the dirt off you and then go to bed.” Ivy’s voice stopped him from going further to meet his dad.

“But moooooommm...” Leroy grumbled.

“No but mom tonight. If you take a quick shower, then we can read a chapter from your book before going to bed.” Ivy said.

“A whole chapter?” Leroy asked with a raised eyebrows.

“Yes.” Ivy replied as she headed to the kitchen.

“Can dad read it for me?” Ivy stopped walking as she tried to cover up the shock the request generated. “Mom let dad read me a bed time story because he has never seen my room and he has never read a book to me. I thought it would be fun just this once mom.” Leroy pleaded.

“Leroy I don’t think that's okay and I will head out now. I don't want to mess with anyone's routine. I will see you the day after tomorrow to meet up with grandma.” Ace Clark blabbed.

Ace would love to read his son a bed time story but he was also considering Ivy. He didn’t want to make her feel pressured or uncomfortable.

“Good night.” Ace headed for the door and then Leroy’s face fell.

Leroy’s chest raised and his expression told Ivy that he was trying hard not to cry. Ivy didn’t want to see her son getting hurt in anyway.

“Don't be silly Ace...I mean..You can stay if you want to.” She pursed her lips. “But..If you have somewhere to go, I am sure Leroy would understand. I mean if you really want to stay and read him a book it’s totally fine by me.” Ivy stopped talking and let out a huge sigh. “Stay Ace.” She said.

“All right, I will read you a bedtime story.” Ace Clark smiled.

“Come on dad!” Leroy was delighted as his father headed up the stairs with him. “So what book are a reading?” Ace asked his son.

“Dad it's super cool! It is called super book! It’s about Jesus!” Leroy briefed his dad how far they have gone with the story of Jesus. “We haven't gotten that far.” He said.