Promise

chapter 16 - chairman Lorenzo

There was no other choice. Zayne agreed and followed Leo out to his car. Eli had calmed down a little already when Zayne put him down in the passenger's seat.

Zayne wiped away his tears again and buckled him in. "Don't cry anymore okay?" Zayne said to Eli who sniffled a few times before nodded.

Zayne got into the backseat and Leo drove off. The new environment of the car and the scenery that was going by outside intrigued Eli. His spirits were up when they finally reached Leo's house.

Zayne got out the car and took a while to take the place in. This place was about the same size as Adrian's place. Leo must be rich, Eli got lucky.

Leo had gotten out of the car and opened the door for Eli. After he unbuckled him, Eli ran up the steps to the house and stopped at the door.

Leo caught up with him and unlocked it. Eli ran in before running back a while later. "Is this where I'm staying?" He asked, full of excitement.

"Yea. I'll show you your room." Leo said as he led the way up the stairs. Zayne and Eli followed behind him.

Leo stopped in front of a room and opened the door. He moved to the side and let the two enter. Eli walked to the middle of the room and spun around a few times, taking everything in.

"It's so big." He breathed out after a while. Zayne chuckled as he approached him. "Do you like it? It's your new home now." He said as he squatted in front of Eli.

Eli nodded eagerly. "You have to behave, okay? And listen to him too." Zayne said as he motioned to Leo. Eli would enjoy it here, he was happy for him.

Eli nodded before he walked over to his new, big bed and put his things down. "Eli, are you hungry? There's some food downstairs, come on. " Leo said as he stepped out of the room.

Leo got the two of them to follow him to the dining room downstairs where the maids were putting some food out.

Leo helped Eli up onto one of the seats before he turned to Zayne. "Stay for tea?" He offered as he pulled out another chair for Zayne. Zayne thought about it for a while.

It was still relatively early and Eli was looking at him with pleading eyes. Zayne sighed and gave in. He thanked Leo for his hospitality as he took a seat.

"Are you going to come visit?" Eli asked at the door after Zayne pulled away. He was seeing Zayne off together with Leo. Of course Zayne would come visit Eli, if he could.

Zayne hesitated and looked up at Leo. "Of course he'll come visit. Anytime he likes." Leo answered for Zayne. Eli was satisfied with the answer and he bid Zayne goodbye.

Leo got Eli to go back into the house before he turned to Zayne. "I think you have my number from last time. Just give me a call anytime you want to come over." Leo said as he smiled.

"You mean when you wrote it on my hand in permanent ink? That thing didn't come off for days." Zayne chuckled as he thought about it.

"That's the one. Do you want a ride back?" Leo offered, after realising he had dragged Zayne all the way over in the middle of his job.

"It's fine, I'll just get a taxi. Thanks for the food." Zayne said as he walked off. Leo waved before turning to go back into the house.

Zayne walked out to the street and looked around. It was quiet, there wasn't a lot of cars, much less taxis. He started strolling around and found a café.

He was in the mood for coffee anyway. Zayne walked in and ordered himself an expresso before he took a seat by the window. He could call Noah to come pick him up, or he could just walk and probably get lost then call Noah.