The colourful lights shone brightly in the garden adding to its beauty.
The stars in the sky were shining to their brightest making the garden more beautiful.
Evie sat at the end of the garden with her legs crossed and sipping the glass of smoothie in her hand.
She watched as different staff troop in and out of the garden with Alexa acting as the manager, directing them where to put certain things.
The extremely large table was placed at the centre of the garden with different dishes, both local and Continental dishes were prepared.
The chefs were in all white attire also arranging the table and putting everything in order.
The chairs were decorated with flowers and the scent of the garden smelt like flowers with honey.
"Do you need anything, ma'am?" Alexa asked as she approached her with a smile on her face.
"Not really, this smoothie would be okay for me," Evie replied.
"What do you think about the setting?" Alexa asked.
"It is beautiful but it looks like a feast rather than a family dinner," Evie replied.
"It was the order from my master, I have to go now before the invitees arrive," Alexa stated before leaving.
Evie smiled as she watched Alexa run here and there just to make the family diner superb.
"Won't you change into something nice before the family dinner commences?" She heard Ezekiel's voice from behind and she could swear that she did not see him when he entered the garden, so how come he was behind her?
"Go change" he whispered into her ears and she felt hot instantly.
His hot breath against her ear was making her feel some sensation she did not want to feel.
"I would change soon" Evie managed to say something without stammering.
"Now!" He whispered into her ears and Evie tilted her head to the side her gaze connected with his and she felt cold chills run down her spine.
Evie immediately stood up and left the garden to her room.
Evie changed into a pair of grey shorts and a white shirt, she packed her red hair in a messy bun before she left for the garden.
By the time Evie got to the garden, Ezekiel's parents had arrived and were seated.
"My goodness! Evie! I have missed you so much!" Alice said, engulfing her in a bone-crushing hug.
Evie tried to free herself from Alice's grip but the woman was too strong and she did not even bulge a bit
"I guess you do not want your daughter-in-law to die due to lack of oxygen," Alaska, Alice's husband asked.
Immediately, Alice released her tightened grip on Evie before she cupped her face with her palms.
"You look more beautiful now," Alice said grinning like a little kid.
"Good evening sir," Evie greeted and the man only nodded his head.
Ezekiel joined as they all got seated. Alice kept the whole place lively by narrating different events of her life.
The next person to arrive was Xander, he exchanged pleasantries with Ezekiel's parents before taking a seat beside Ezekiel.
Not long after Xander arrived Juicy came in, Evie had invited her as well.
"Juicy!!" Evie exclaimed as they both hugged each other, anyone watching this would think it was some kind of a reunion party.
Their hug lasted for a few minutes before Juicy broke away.
"Missed you so much," Juicy said as she pecked her on her forehead in front of everyone.
"Alright ladies, I think that is enough for now. Gosh! You both are acting like lesbians now," Alice had to stop them from continuing their heartwarming acts.
Juicy only chuckled as she sat beside Evie, she lifted her gaze and it connected with Xander's and Juicy felt goosebumps all over her body.
Fuck! She was sitting directly opposite Xander and she felt like the ground should open and swallow her.
She did not bargain for this, for goodness' sake, Evie should have informed her that Xander was coming.
Evie noticed the tension between her best friend and her husband's cousin and she was tempted to ask what was going on between them but refrained because she did not want to embarrass her friend in front of everyone. That would be a discussion for another day.
Her parents were the next to arrive, they had smiles on their faces as they exchanged pleasantries with Ezekiel's parents. Paul was the last to arrive.
As soon as everyone was seated, the chefs dished their meals for them according to their choice.
Everyone ate quietly until Richard broke the silence.
"Evie, I wanted to ask you when you are joining Ezekiel in his company?" Richard's question made Evie freeze, she knew exactly what he was implying by that question.
She ignored the question as she chewed the piece of meat in her mouth.
"I don't want to join the company," Evie finally replied after a long silence.
"What do you mean that you don't want to join the company, as a wife you need to help your husband in all aspects of life," Richard added.
"She says that she does not want to join the company, then so be it," Alice said, she was oblivious of the real intentions of Richard wanting his daughter to join the company.
"She has to," Richard argued further.
"There is no vacant position for her to occupy even if she wants to join the company" Ezekiel stated.
"Then what of Mega Tan Company? If the companies are merged it would be easier for the both of you," Richard continued.
"As the heiress of the Tan corporations, I can appoint anyone to work as the CEO and he accounts back to me, there is no point in merging the two companies, besides I love healthy competition," Evie's statement caused Richard to glare at her hard.
"Dad, you knew I was not good in accounting back then in college, don't worry dad, when maybe your grandchildren would be interested in the company," Evie said with a smile but her smile died immediately after she heard.
"Speaking of grandchildren, when are we expecting them?" Alice asked
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