After the two attempts failed to get a response, he gave him a call. Now, the ringtone, which he wished would be a call from Olivia,, turned out to be from Eri, c, woke him up from sleep. He looked at the wall clock before he picked up his phone and discovered that it was 5 PM.
Then, he spoke, “Hello, Eric.”
“Good day, Boss. I am at your door. Just want to check on you.”
“Oh! That is good. Please wait.”
Eric was glad when he said, ‘Please wait’ because he believed that his plans would work. Then, Louis got out of his bed and put on his bathrobe before he walked to the door and opened it.
When he saw him, he smiled and invited him in, “Come in, Eric.”
“Thank you, Boss.”
Eric responded as he followed him into his suite. When they got in, Louis was not comfortable with the bathrobe that he was putting on, and he announced.
“Please have a seat. I will be back.”
“It is all right, Boss,” Eric said and took his seat on one of the couches.
He looked around the parlor of his suite while he walked to the bedroom to dress properly before joining him.
Eric, who was busy admiring the suite, was jolted by Louis’s voice, “How did the Exhibition go?”
“It went well, Boss. We were able to meet with two potential companies that are willing to invest in Kent. You will meet with them when they are ready.”
“That’s great. Thank you, Eric.”
“You are welcome, Boss.”
Now, it was time for Eric to make his intentions known and he was lost for words, but Louis gave him a soft landing when he asked, “Is there any other thing you would like me to know?”
Eric grabbed the opportunity with his two hands and made his request in a rush, “Yes, Boss. We wish to invite you for a dinner.”
The depressed Louis’s mood lightened up. He smiled and inquired, “That is lovely. But why dinner together?”
“We wish to feel your presence. You have been far away from us, and it may affect the team members.”
“You are right, Eric. In that case, we can have our dinner in my suite. I will get the hotel to serve the dinner here.”
“I got it, Boss.”
“Inform the other team members.”
“It is It is all right, Boss. I will take my leave.”
“Okay. See you later.”
He took his leave immediately after he achieved his aim, and it was a big relief to him. He informed the other team members who were happy too. When Eric walked out, Louis was reinvigorated.
“Wow! I am blessed with good staff members. Fred and Tony had been calling to check on me daily. Now, this team members.”
Subsequently, he called the kitchen and instructed them on what to do concerning the dinner. Then, he got to the bathroom and took his bath. He was revitalized. At 6 PM, the team members converged at his suite. He was in the bedroom when Eric led them in. Afterward, he joined them.
“Good evening, Mr. Bailey.”
“Good evening, Boss,” they greeted him one by one.
“Good evening to you all. I am happy to see you. Shall we go to the dining table at once?” He suggested and motioned them to the table. The team members quietly walked to the dining table and took their seats accordingly.
At the Bailey Native Home.
The jubilant Julie could not help but scream out her name, “Olivia.”
“Yes, School mother.”
She opened her arms and Olivia ran into them for an embrace.
“You are truly an Angel. I’m happy you will not be far from me anymore. You are my brother’s wife now.”
The family was happy with the reunion, especially Arthur. Then, they began to do the selection of the wedding gowns and accessories. They were all looking out for the best for Olivia, while she was looking out for the best for her husband and his Best Man. Her chief bride’s maid and little bride were her cousin and little niece, who would be coming a day to the wedding day with her parents. After three hours of selection and trials, they came up with the best.
Later, Denise came around and Olivia informed him of the relationship between her and Julie.
“Sweetie, guess what?”
Denise looked around and nodded his head in surrender.
“Help me out, please. I am afraid that I may not guess correctly.”
“Good, I will help you. You remember I told you that I came to Dover to look for my school mother.”
“Yes. You said so. What happened?”
“It is, indeed, a small world after all. That my school mother is Julie.”
Denise gave her a stern look before he asked, “Julie?”
“Yes, your sister.”
“Wow! That is too good to know. What a coincidence?”
“Yes. I was shocked when I saw her.”
In a low tone, Denise asked, “I hope you did not discuss anything with her?”
“No dear. Should I have done that? ”
“Please don’t. Your past had passed. Did you get it?”
“I got it.”
“Good. Where is the stuff? I want to see them.”
Olivia showed him the suitcase of the stuff, and he inspected the wedding gown and the accessories she had chosen.
“They are beautiful. I am aware that Julie has eyes for fashion.”
“Yes. I am happy you love them. Look at yours …”
Denise was not just admiring the wedding gown and accessories, but also admiring his beautiful wife-to-be. Olivia was not expecting what would happen when Denise came in a different mood and could not wait anymore. So, he grabbed her and gave her a passionate long kiss. Olivia was startled but played along.
Then, he slipped his right hand into her turtleneck top and tried to touch her breast, but Olivia stopped him.
She released her mouth from his and cautioned him, “Denise, please, we have just one week left.”
He was not bugged by her explanation and continued to search for her breast but explained, “I know. But I can’t hold on again. I need you.”
“I need you too, but…”
Denise kissed her again and released her before he took his seat.
“Ok, I will wait. Where are the suites? Can I see them, please?”
“Okay, dear.”
Olivia brought the hanging garment bag that she had kept in the wardrobe and handed it over to him.
“The suits are here,” she said before she took her seat far away from him. Denise unzipped the garment bag and carefully removed the suits from the bag before inspecting them.
“Are they the same size?”
“Yes,” Olivia, who was watching from afar, responded.
Denise noticed that she was avoiding him and smiled while he continued with the inspection of the suits.
When he was done, he neatly arranged them back into the garment bag and looked at Olivia, who was apprehensive and asked, “Did I scare you?”
She could not give a reply to the question, she only looked at him. Then, he urged her, “Come. I won’t go against your wish.”
“Promise?”
“I promise.”
“Pinky swear.”