Page 30 of Saved By A Dark Billionaire
"You already have. I am sorry I had you spill your life's secrets to us. I honestly wasn't expecting it to be that way. You're such a bright person. I assumed you'd tell me these wonderful things about your life. Liv, you're amazing! Considering the things you've been through, I am surprised you’re still able to smile so beautifully. You even care enough to comfort someone you met a week ago. Thank you," he whispered before kissing my forehead, surprising me. His lips were soft and warm, and I could still feel them on my skin when he pulled away.
The rest of our time was spent talking about frivolous things. We laughed at Leo and Lucas' expense as they retold embarrassing stories of one another. They wrestled with each other playfully when they got upset about the very embarrassing stories. I let out a loud laugh at them, making them stop. They both smiled at me with their arms around one another.
"I better head back down. Mom will probably wake up one last time before going to sleep again."
"Can we come?" Lucas asked.
"Yes, I would love to meet your mother before we can't." Leo added, getting a slap to the back of the head by Lucas.
"Idiot, don't word it like that," he scolded him. I laughed again, feeling at peace for once. Maybe it was the alcohol in my system, but I nodded my head.
"Okay, but don't be loud, and remember, she has cancer. She doesn't look her best." I pointed my finger at them in a sort of warning.
"Yes, ma'am." Leo saluted, making me chuckle again.
"Come on, then." I walked them down to her room.
We were all definitely drunk as we stumbled a bit. Lucas and Leo sounded like schoolgirls with their giggling and shushing. They sobered up when we got to my mom's room. They stood straight, clearing their throats and pushing their hair back. The two of them were almost like twins with the same mannerisms.
"Mom?" I called her name softly. I found her sitting up in her bed with a thick book on her lap.
"Hey, Livie, I was wondering where you wandered off to." She smiled sweetly at me.
"Are you feeling up to meeting a couple of my friends?" I asked her shyly.
"Are you sure? You want me to meet them?" She looked so happy, almost as if I had told her she wouldn't be dying this week.
"Yeah, I mean, if you're up for it." I picked at the sides of my fingers as I spoke.
"Of course!" She smiled, sitting up straighter.
"Come on in, guys," I called out to them. "Mom, this is Leo andthisis Lucas." I pointed to each of them.
"Oh, I see." Mom raised a brow, appraising Lucas since she partially knew what he was to me. "It's lovely to meet you handsome young men. I am Abigail Rose, Olive's mother. You can call me Abi." I forget mom's maiden name is Rose. It's funny Lucas calls me Rose.
"The pleasure is all mine, Abi." Lucas gave her a dazzling smile, making my heart skip at the sight.
"It's nice to meet the woman who created Olive," Leo added with his own sweet smile.
"You both seem polite enough, but sadly, I don't have enough time to get to know you better. So, let me just say if either of you hurt my baby girl, I will crawl out from my grave and drag you down to hell with me." Mom scared me for a moment with the casual way she just threatened them.
"I wouldn't dream of hurting her," Leo responded first.
"You have my word. I'll do nothing but please your daughter," Lucas assured her, making me blush deeply.
"Good." Mom nodded at them both. We spent another hour together, the four of us talking. It was nice seeing mom get to know them both. I have to be sure to bring Hailey tomorrow. I need mom to meet my best friend too.
"We should go. It's getting late," I told mom, seeing her yawn for the 5th time now. She didn't want us to go, but I knew she was growing tired.
"Are you sure?" She asked, almost sadly.
"Yeah, but I'll be back in the morning." I kissed her forehead as I told her.
"Are you sure you should be missing so much school?" She was concerned about my studies.
"Yes, mom, it's fine. I've already spoken to my professors," I assured her. "Get some rest. I'll see you tomorrow."
"Okay, Livie. Goodnight."
