CHAPTER 15  

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Leon was in his private jet. He had a lot on his mind. It's been three years since he last visited home. Back then his family never agreed to his relationship with Rosemary. He loved her so much that he chose her over his family wealth. Leon was really stubborn and a hard nut to crack. After he left his family, he started a new business which was a big success after a year. His grandfather later handed him the J corps guards industry…. since then he ran two businesses. After his grandfather passed away Leon became close to his grandmother.

The memory-filled his head. Thinking about it made him dark and gloomy. Leon hated being with his family…. Being back home…. back to that house he left for good… back to that family he left for good.

He sighed and took a deep breath as his jet landed on the rooftop of the Mavis mansion.

Leon was not happy…..anger was flashing on his face as his cold look threw daggers at everyone's heart.

He entered the house.

"Little brother." Anthony, the eldest son and the current president of the country called out to Leon.

"I thought you wouldn't come." Nathaniel his second elder brother said.

"Good evening Mr and Mrs Mavis….. Mr President and Mr J President… I'm too tired to join in your little chitchat….I'll go shower and rest." he said about to leave when his mother grabbed his sleeve.

"Let me tell the maids to do that son….and oh your room is still how you left it," she said.

"You don't have to do that. I'm not lazy …I'm a human being too…..I can do things on my own….I have two hands and legs like others." he said and dragged his sleeve away from her. The words Leon just said were the same she said years ago to Leon. She felt pain in her heart as she watched him leave.

After showering, Leon went downstairs to grab a cup of water when he saw Grandma.

"Old lady….you made it here!" he said but granny looked around and frowned.

"You didn't come with her?" She asked.

"Who?'

"Gem," she said.

"Oh…..not yet," he said.

"Poor child…you've really suffered enough Leon ….. but now it's time to let go of the past and move on…. You've already ended things with Rose…. but why do you still hate your family so much…Leon…. come back home" she said.

"I can't…..no….. I won't," he said and the old lady was really surprised.

"Why?"

"Nothing…..I'm not comfortable here….I hate it here." he said and granny start coughing. "Gran, you okay? here's some water." Leon said and handed her a cup of water which she drank.

"Son…this old lady is not growing any younger…..each day draws me to my grave….my last wish is to see you happy… again with your family…the boy who would cling onto his mother….. always enjoys his father's back...teases and loves his brothers... Please…. Can't you grant me my last wish?" she said and Leon was in a daze and granny walk away.

Leon sat at the dining table.

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I kept looking at my phone, hoping he'd call.

"Ahhhh…..Gem, what's wrong with you…..he won't call….. useless husband… couldn't even call your wife that you've arrived…..put guards everywhere…I can't even escape...I'm just a prisoner.... Aaaaahhhhhh I'm going crazy....Leon….. you're a pervert…..I hate you….from your head to your legs…..no…..not your head….you have a handsome head but the rest of your body is crab….your cheap muscles and dry abs…" When the maids heard me cursing they ran in.

"Miss, are you okay?"

"No…I'm not okay….I'm stuck in here but Leon perv....." my phone suddenly ring…it was Leon.

I quickly picked up the call.

"HELLO, hmmm sorry," I said after yelling.

"Oh…. Seeing you picking my calls so quickly…do you miss me already?" he teased.

"Get lost…I don't even know that you're gone …I wish you don't come back." I said.

"And here I am, missing my kitten," he said.

"Stop it, I'm not your kitten," I yelled.

"I really want to hug you right now," he said.

"Go away, I'll end the call," I said.

"Don't you dare!" he yelled.

"Let's see… goodbye…."

"Ok… please… please don't end the call….I really miss you and I need someone to talk to and relax," he said.

"Pervert…" I cursed.

We talked and talked for God knows how long.

"Leon, I'm sleepy….can I end the call now?" I asked and yawned lazily.

"No….I want to hear your soft breathing when you sleep," he said.

"Goodnight Leonard!" I said.

"Who is Leonard?" he asked.

"You of course… isn't the full name Leonard and not Leon?" I asked.

"Y…yes…yes it is" he lied. "Kitten….. kitten…are you there….." he paused as he heard a soft breath…. she was sleeping already….she was tired. "Goodnight my love…..I love you," he said on the phone but didn't end the call.

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Early the next morning, Kelvin and Rose were up.

"Sister, I have to tell you….I'd help with whatever involves Gem….I'll keep her away but don't involve me with Leon….if he loves you or not that is none of my business."

"Don't worry Kelvin, I know he loves me too….he still loves me dearly... It's just two years… and everything I did was for him. So he'll be back Thursday, huh?" she said and Kelvin nodded.

"I have a plan… make sure you set a video recorder in my house before Thursday.,….. I want to send a video clip of me and Leonel kissing passionately." Rose smirked.

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