"Eat up already, our parents will be here soon, and we can't afford to be late. By the way, I got you help to assist you dress up and wear your makeup correctly. Remember, no fuss tonight, no negative energy, no crying or throwing tantrums, no secret telling. All you have to do is smile, laugh and agree to everything I say, your quite aware of the consequences if you fail to obey, right baby doll?" Cameron said.
"You really don't have to bother, by the way I have been dressing up and wearing my makeup just fine ever since you let Nanny Dianne go, so I really don't think all of this is necessary" Lexa replied rolling her eyes.
"Drop the shenanigans darling, I want you to look extra tonight, remember our families are coming over, there have to be an impression that I'm taking good care of you" Cameron smirked.
Lexa had no choice than to let the girls Cameron had brought assist her. She was dressed in a beautiful black dinner gown,a black six inches long heels. Her hair was packed in a messy ponytail with hair clips that looked like flowers.
A sad smile appeared on her face as she stared at her pretty self in the mirror the minute the makeup artist was done with her finishing touches. She looked at her reflection in the large mirror and wondered how someone can be blessed with such a very pretty face, and not a pretty heart but cursed with a very heavy and burdened heart.
DINNER...
The servants kept tropping in and out of the large dinning hall with trays of various dishes of foods, fruits, vegetables, snacks and juices. They arranged the dishes on the table as their guests arrive, laughing and discussing as they waited for the couples to arrive.
Cameron and Lexa are seen walking down hand in hand from the long curvy staircase with bright smiles as they approach the dinning hall where their parents are seated.
Lady Hazel and Mrs Edwardo both share satisfactory smiles as they see their children walking hands in hands.
Cameron wore a black suit over a pair of black pants and a white shirt with a black bow tie, matching with Lexa.
They both seperated as they got to the seats of their parents, smiling broadly as they french kissed, hugging their parents and in-laws whilst exchanging greetings and pleasantries. They sit side by side at the long table facing their families who couldn't help but gush on how lovely and beautiful they looked, congratulating them on looking so beautiful as couples and living together happily. They continued chattering as they began to dig into their meals.
"Uhhmmm...." Cameron began clearing his throat loudly to subside he noise.
"I honestly want to appreciate everyone for adhering to my last minute impromptu call. It means a whole lot to us.
Mom, dad..Uncle, Aunt... I'm sure you have seen Lexa here is doing just fine, so you guys don't have to bother, I'm taking very good care of her." Cameron said as he turned to Lexa who let out a slight warm smile.
"Well tonight, I want us to talk about something I have been pondering over for a while. When Lexa and I got married 5 months ago, we couldn't go for our honeymoon due to different emergency meetings and businesses we had to attend to, and for that reason it was suspended. I really don't want my wife and I to grow cold and distant from each other, and that is the reason I want to take her on a vacation outside the country, so we can be together, no business, no busy schedules, just the two of us alone in a private excluded place, in a form of honey moon to get to know each other more intimately and bond as husband and wife. I deeply want to know what you all think about this idea and know if I have a go ahead." Cameron concluded, looking at his guests.
"Well said Cameron, this is indeed a lovely idea. Your mom and I were also discussing about this few days back. I give my hundred percent support. No.., I will sponsor this trip. You are my first and only heir and I'm proud of ya, just think of this as my post-wedding gift to you guys" My EDWARDO said smiling beaminly.
"I agree you Edwardo, I think this is a wonderful idea especially as new couples. It will really help you both bond alot and have a common understanding. I encourage this idea and I'm pretty sure my wife is also in full support..right?" Don Raynolds asked turning to Lady Hazel who nodded I'm acknowledgment.
"I'm very sure it will be a great idea and help you guys grow in harmony and improve in your marriage. It will also benefit Lexa alot, to know how to be a better wife to her husband. So yes, I give my full consent" Lady Hazel said.
"So it is settled then Cameron and our bride. I know for a fact this will benefit you guys a whole lot, just travel, visit places, have fun and bond as young couples. Now Cameron, just get the total cost of everything you will spend, and update me on them. I will personally sponsor this trip, anything for the happiness of this two" Mr Edwardo said smiling.
"Thank you all so much for your consent and great support to us, My wife and I are highly grateful and we really appreciate your nice words and advice. Thank you dad for lifting this responsibility, I will make sure to send across the costs to you soonest, I'm really grateful." Cameron concluded as they continued eating and dinning.
... Meanwhile, Jace's allies disguised as Cameron's workers were secretly hanging around, taking notes of everything being said. They made sure to listen to every vital detail of Cameron's plan to go on a trip with Lexa. Their aim was to monitor this planned trip and prepare to abduct Lexaon their way to the airport. This might be the only chance they have, so they treasured it leaving no stone unturned and no information left out.