“Yes. Dreams often occur, Hubby,” she educated him.
Now, Olivia got out of the bed, walked to the fridge, and got a glass of water for him.
“Kindly take this. You will be fine,” she advised him and handed the glass of water to him.
He collected and was still looking at her in astonishment. However, he was considering whether he was still dreaming and drank the water before handing the glass back to her. She dropped it on the center table and concentrated on him.
However, she pulled him closer and consoled him, “Hubby, don’t be shocked. It was a mere dream.”
Denise nodded in agreement before he got up and said, “Excuse me, my Angel.”
“It is all right, Hubby,” she answered and watched him walking to the restroom. He got in, eased himself and observed himself in the mirror.
“What kind of dream is this? And why my wife?” he mumbled.
Subsequently, he put himself together and returned to his wife. Then, he cupped her face with his two hands and kissed her before he laid on the bed and apologized, “I apologize, my Angel. I disturbed your sleep.”
Meanwhile, Olivia laid down too, kissed his temple, and showed compassion, “It is nothing, dear.”
Then, Denise reciprocated and urged her, “You can go back to sleep, my dear.”
Now, Olivia went back to sleep while Denise pondered on the dream. He could not make any sense out of it. When he looked at Olivia, he concluded that it could be as a result of the indigent residents’ presence around the Tourist Center. Then, he sent a message to the Chief of Security at once.
(Cancel all movies at the cinema until I leave and beef up security at the Tourist Center.)
The Chief of Security responded immediately.
(It is noted, Boss.)
However, the Chief of Security was aware that the indigent residents will not be happy with the changes but there was nothing he could do. Then, he called the Cinema Section and canceled all their shows for the next five days. He also beefed up security at the center.
Meanwhile, Denise had arranged for lunch before Olivia woke up at lunch hour. Nevertheless, she was starving and announced, “I’m starving, Hubby.”
Denise, who had put himself together, teased her, “Oh! That is good. If I may ask, hungry for what, please? Food or me?”
Olivia smiled at his joke and responded, “Both.”
“I see. Which do you want to have first?”
Now, Olivia was already sitting on the bed. She laid back beside him and kissed his nose.
“With food like you around me, I don’t need another food,” she pointed out and ate him. They had maximum satisfaction before they proceeded to the parlor.
At Seven Oaks.
Arthur and Nichole walked back to their sweet hand in hand after they saw Louis drive off. Nichole could not believe that Arthur, who she had called some ignoble names, could be so romantic. Now, he opened the door and lifted her off the floor before he carried her into the parlor and kissed her.
Then, he looked into her eyes and said, “I love you so much, Nichole. You have ignited the love in me.”
Meanwhile, Nichole sat comfortably on his thighs and reciprocated, “I can’t ask for anything more than your love, Arthur.”
Arthur kissed her again and informed her, “Let us inform the children that we are officially together.”
“Do you think they will be happy with it?”
“No problem. Let us see who would not be happy with our union. At least, Louis will not be that person.”
“Certainly.”
He posted the pictures on the family platform and announced.
(Hello, children. This is to officially inform you that as your parents, we have agreed to seal the love between us officially. Thank you for being wonderful children. Love from Mom and Father.)
Louis was on his bed nursing his wound when he saw the post. He cheered up temporarily and posted.
(I was the first witness. Congratulations to Mom and Father.)
Freya, who had already gone to sleep, did not comment, but Julie whose time zone was day commented.
(This is an answered prayer. Mom and Father, you are the best. Congratulations.)
(Thank you, Louis, for representing us.)
(You are welcome, Sister.)
Now, Arthur and Nichole were on the couch while monitoring the chat. Arthur smiled as he watched Nichole. She was pulling his legs that were resting on her thighs and announced, “Julie had commented in the positive.”
“Wow!” She exclaimed and gave him a romantic look.
Julie could not contain her joy and called Freya at once. Her husband who was about to join her in the bed after putting Daniel to sleep, woke her up, “Baby, wake up. It is your sister, Julie.”
Freya woke up on hearing Julie’s name and collected her phone from her husband.
“Thank you, Hubby,” she thanked him before speaking with Julie.
“Hello Julie. How are you?”
“I’m fine, Big sister. And you?”
She yawned before she answered, “I’m fine.”
“Oh! I apologize if I disturbed your sleep.”
“It is all right. Is anything the matter?”
“Yes. Something spectacular is the matter,” she informed her enthusiastically.
Freya got up from the bed and rested on the headboard. Then, she asked anxiously, “Really?”
“Yes. There is a big story. I will like you to find out for yourself.”
“How!” She exclaimed.
“Yes, Big sister. Please, check the family platform and call me back.”
“It is all right, dear,” she said and looked at her husband, who was listening to their conversation.
“Go on. Check the platform as she said,” he urged her,
She did as her husband said by punching on the pictures and videos. Instantly, her eyes sparkled with excitement when she saw her parents. She hugged her husband before handing the phone to him.
“Hubby, it worked. Our tricks worked out,” she declared.
“What? What worked?”
“Just take a look,” she encouraged him.
Now, Phil anxiously looked at the video and pictures and exclaimed, “Wow! Look how handsome and young Father looked.”
“Mom’s love is the magic wand that had transformed him into a younger man,” Freya declared and forgot about calling Julie back.
Instantly she began to chat on the family platform.
(Mom and Father, congratulations on making my expectations come to fruition. I love you.)
After Freya’s post, Arthur pointed out.
“Wow! Freya has commented. She had been expecting us to get married.”
“I’m glad we did not disappoint her,” Nichole responded, and he nodded in the affirmative.
Now, Phil wished to hear from the horse’s mouth and called Arthur at once.
He picked up the call and greeted him, “Hello, Phil. How are you?”
“I am good, Father-in-law.”
“I’m delighted to hear from you.”
“I’m excited to hear from you too. Congratulations to you and Mom. This had been our wish.”
“Really? Thank you so much for the compliment. Speak with Mom,” he said and handed the phone to Nichole.
“Hello, Phil. How are you?” she greeted him cheerfully.
“I am fine, Mom. Congratulations to you. I am so happy that things worked out between the two of you.”
“Thank you for your wishes, my dear. I appreciate your compliment. Can I speak with Freya, please?”
“Okay, Mom.”
She spoke with Freya for a few minutes. Later, she spoke with her father too. Julie and her husband called and tendered their best wishes too.
When the calls ended, Arthur looked at Nichole and appreciated her again, “Thank you once more for being patient with me. Just like you said, the children would have been disappointed if we had not come together.”
Nichole grinned cheerfully as Arthur beamed with satisfaction beside her, and she demanded, “Would you have married another woman?”
“Never. I had never thought of getting married again. But when the thought came on that marriage ceremony day, I thought of you and that was the reason I sent that message to take you to the registry by myself.”
She grinned again and Arthur continued, “That reminds me, why did you not reply to my message that day?”