I Fell For The Boy His Daddy Was A Bonus

Chapter 7: Kaleb Wright 

“So, Mister Wright? Will you allow Liam to be friends with Scarlett, despite what you have learned about her?” Boris asked, his brow raised with curiosity.

“With the time I have spent observing her at the restaurant, Boris, I sensed she has a noble character. Maybe she made a mistake. Maybe her mistake was that she tried to fight for her past relationship. We don‘t know for sure. Until I get her side of the story, I won‘t judge her,” Kaleb sighed and suggested.

“Still, a single or a few mistakes do not define us. For those who learn from mistakes, it molds them into a better person.” Kaleb’s eyes narrowed, thinking about the words that Scarlett said in the car.

She mentioned how Luca and Courtney were part of her past that she wished she had never had. He concluded how she regretted whatever happened or regretted getting involved with them.

“I made many mistakes, Boris, but my mother and father never stopped being my parents. If there is some truth, even for a little to the accusations toward Scarlett, don‘t you think they should have done more to help guide her to the right path?” Kaleb shook his head and hinted, “I hate to make assumptions of Cindy and Philip Barnes, but something is not adding up.” 

Boris was very impressed by Kaleb. He heard many stories about the youngest of Ethan Wright, the former king of the Wright Diamond Corporation. They said Kaleb was the less serious and less responsible amongst the siblings of the Wrights, but the Kaleb before him was far different. 

“Mister Wright, I’m sorry to comment, but your father often mentioned how you have changed for the better since Liam‘s arrival... despite, you know… his mother. Hearing you now, I finally understand why… Perhaps your past magnified your wisdom,” Boris remarked. 

“Yes, Boris. You see, my involvement with Liam‘s mother was a mistake, my mistake. Since then, I have learned my lesson, but I have had no regrets. Because of Liam‘s mother, I have my son,” Kaleb acknowledged. “It was because of Liam that I have learned to appreciate many of my father‘s legacies. I have also become patient, and I have learned to be selfless... I have become a better father for him.” 

Thinking back, Kaleb hissed. It was a trap set by Liam‘s mother. A trap that failed. It was somewhat traumatic that Kaleb warded women off. 

For many years, Kaleb was very selective about the women he befriended. A few times, he gave dating a chance, hoping to give Liam a mother. However, whenever he did, the women failed miserably with Liam. I t was either Liam hated them, or the women did not like the idea of having to care for someone else’s child. To sum it up, Liam was Kaleb‘s priority, and it had been very difficult to find a good match for Liam. 

Thus, this sudden arrival of Scarlett was refreshing to Kaleb. Not only was he attracted to her at first sight, but it also appeared destiny had its own way of sculpting his future. His son liked Scarlett too! 

Were the heavens finally on his side? Will he finally get married to someone that he earnestly like? Kaleb Wright was already thirty–two years old. Even if he had a son, his parents, Ethan and Samantha Wright, worried about his love life, too. 

Furthermore, Ethan Wright wanted a soccer team of grandchildren! Being the last single child of his parents, Kaleb was left with the burden of completing the number of members of the Wrights Kiddie Soccer Team. Call it crazy, but his parents wanted a big family. 

Dead air fell upon them, with Boris and Kaleb thinking intensely. Eventually, Kaleb added, “You know what impressed me most about Scarlett, Boris? I asked her if she needed anything from me. Despite returning Liam home, she did not ask me to return the favor.”

A smirk formed on his face when he added, “At least, not yet.”

“So what are you going to do now, Mister Wright?” Boris asked.

soon,” Kaleb replied, his mind constantly thinking about Scarlett’s beautiful face. “I want to get to know

had passed since

to leave for work. He easily found Liam waiting for him in the

for school, buddy?” Kaleb

good, daddy if you share with me the photos of my Beauty,

his son‘s stubbornness he agreed, “Fine,

those stolen shots you took of her,”

his son knew?’ Kaleb had to admit it, Liam was quite a sharp

I won‘t go to school without her

realize how it was getting late, he surrendered, saying, “Fine, as long as you

“There, but you can‘t bring your iPad inside the school. Leave your valuables with uncle Boris. Remember? Don‘t tell Scarlett

daddy!” He then pleaded with puppy eyes, “Can we

already?” Kaleb sought. He made a mess of Liam‘s hair and

do, daddy. I do. I really like her,” Liam answered with

we

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company after seven in the evening. He called Scarlett a few times, but she did not answer. Kaleb wasn’t sure if he could still

the restaurant, and upon reaching there, he parked closest to the building. He frowned, seeing the downpour, and as he puffed, his eyes wandered to the

seize the umbrella from behind the car, but just as he opened the door to his

tell she was in distress. He quickly got off the car and called for

him, and it was clear to him that she felt relieved. He

to do now, Mister

mind constantly thinking about Scarlett’s beautiful face.” want to get

***

since learning about

He easily found Liam waiting for him in

for school, buddy?” Kaleb asked. “Be good.”

share with me the photos of my Beauty, the ones you took of her from the car,” Liam reminded.