Chapter 195 - A Favor In Return

''You may now kiss the bride'' the officiator said and Matt wrapped his arm around Lucy, giving her a passionate kiss that got the crowd hailing.

''He is so passionate'' Natalie turned to Mikael and said to him.

''More passionate than me?'' Mikael asked and kissed her.

''That is so gross. I'm sitting here, guys'' Alice said to them.

''Where is your boyfriend?'' Xia turned and asked.

''He is getting ready for our trip. We will leave after the wedding. So… if it is nothing important, please don't bother us for the next four weeks''

''Don't just go and get married in the island without informing us'' Mikael commented.

''Oops, how did you know that? We were totally planning to do that''

Natalie turned and looked at her, ''tell me you are kidding?''

''I'm kidding. No, I'm not. I'm planning to propose to Josh while we are there. It's a secret for now. Don't blow it up''

''That is great''

''Ladies, you can chat after the wedding'' Mikael reminded them.

…

''Congratulations, Matt and Lucy. I wish you a lot of happiness'' Natalie said as she hugged the newly wedded couple.

''Thanks for coming. Thanks to you, my wedding was honored by celebrities'' Matt replied.

''Congratulations in your marriage journey'' Mikael shook hands with them.

''Lucy, I am so happy for you'' Xia also congratulated them.

''Lucy, I wish you happiness always'' Alice said and hugged Lucy.

''Thank you all for coming. I didn't think you would have time to be here. It means a lot to me'' Lucy said with tears of joy.

''We still have to greet a few other people so we will go now'' Matt said as he held Lucy's hand.

''Sure, go ahead. We will see ourselves out'' Natalie smiled and turned to Mikael.

''I have to pick Karl up from the academy because his father is busy''

''I still have a trip to get ready for''

''Go already, busy bodies. Mikael and I are going shopping. We are visiting my mom's new apartment after here''

''Bye, sis. Bye, brother in law'' Alice kissed Natalie's cheek before going to her car.

''We will see ourselves later, I guess''

''Sure, my regards to Connor and Karl''

….

Bird nest Apartments.

Mimi walked out of the apartment with a bag of trash to throw away. She was wearing a grey dress which reached to her knees.

''Is aunt there?'' Wales asked and Mimi turned at once. She hit her hand against the trashcan and almost fell.

''Be careful'' Wales reached out for her hand and pulled her closer to himself.

Mimi's body tensed when she looked at Wales' hand that was stack to her butt. He held her buttocks as if he was intentionally squeezing it. because her buttocks were naturally soft, Wales' hands held them tightly.

''Can… can you take your hands off first?'' Mimi stuttered as she looked at Wales with a flushed face.

''I'm sorry'' Wales came back to his senses and stepped back. 'I'm sorry, I didn't mean to do that. I was trying to save you''

''I know'' Mimi said and lowered her gaze.

''Is aunt inside?''

''No, she went out to get some things. You can wait for her inside'' Mimi said and turned towards the door. As she walked away, she felt embarrassed.

Wales' face turned red and he looked at his hand that touched her buttocks. His hand could still feel the softness of it.

''You are crazy, Wales'' Wales muttered and shook his head before going inside.

''Do you want water?'' Mimi asked when Wales sat in the hall.

''Yes, I will have some water'' Wales felt that he really needed a cup of water to cool off after what happened outside. His mind was starting to play tricks on him again. It started that night when he rescued her at the club. Seeing her in a desperate situation that time made him fell so enraged.

Mimi returned to the hall with a cup of water. She placed it in front of him on the table and stepped back saying, 'that is the water. I will be in the kitchen if you need anything''

''Mm, thank you''

Mimi returned to the kitchen. She stood by the sink and sighed. She turned and looked at Wales who was still sitting in the hall.

After a while, Mimi went back to the hall and spoke to Wales.

''Thank you''

''Huh? Why are you suddenly thanking me?''

''You saved me multiple times. I never got the chance to thank you. Thank you for what you did for me that night. I owe my life to you''

''Are you saying that I am your life savior?''

''Let's put it that way. You did save me. I don't have anything to give you in return but I just want to say that I am grateful''

''You can help me with something. Let's say, you can repay my kindness in another way''

''Huh? How?'' Mimi sat across him.

''This is between the two of us. We are having a police training competition and each senior Team leader is supposed to bring a celebrity to boast our ratings. Can you go with me?''

''But I am no longer a celebrity. Besides, my record isn't that great with everything that has happened to me recently''

''Your record is clean. I cleaned your record and aunt also pulled some strings to let the reporters that were on your tail to curl back. Reporter Xia's podcast about you also helped to maintain your image as an angelic actress in the public's eyes''

''I didn't know about this''

''Well, that is because aunt forbade you from using social media. You can be rest assured, everyone sees only the good in you. Even I only see the good in you''

''Huh?''

''Well, will you go with me tomorrow? You can take the chance to breath in fresh air''

''Mom will not let me go. She feels it's unsafe for me since a lot of my father's enemies are looking out for me''

''I will protect you. You just have to agree to it. I will talk to aunt about it''

''Okay'' Mimi smiled and stood up. They both turned to the door when they heard chattering.

''Mom, elder sister, Mikael'' Mimi went to meet them on the hall.

''Cousin, brother in law, I didn't know you two were coming here?''

''We came to see the place my mom and sister are staying. This place isn't bad, right Mikael?''

''Mm, it's cozy and simple'' Mikael said as he followed Solace to the kitchen to put the things down.

''It's good to have you all here. I have to prepare something. I will make dinner'' Solace said as she opened the fridge.

''I will help you'' Natalie said and went to join them.

''Then, let's allow the men to have fun chatting while we make dinner'' Solace suggested.

''Yes'' Mimi replied and smiled.

''Mom, what are we making?'' Natalie asked.

''Green salad with lemon dressing, sheet pan Teriyaki Chicken and roast broccoli, green eggs and ham frittata''

''You really know good food'' Natalie gave her mother a thumbs up.

''That's a given'' Solace said proudly.

…..

''Who is Susan?'' Wales asked and Mikael frowned.

''Susan is my senior at school and in the industry. Why are you asking me that when it is already over?''

''I'm just worried that she will make my cousin worried. Natalie is pregnant and her emotional state is crucial at this point''

''I know. Susan and I have nothing doing. She is barking up the wrong tree''

''That's good''

….

''When do you plan to go back to school?'' Natalie asked Mimi as they cut the vegetables.

''Next semester, it will be the beginning of the academic year. I've started looking at various courses to choose from. I want to start with the online degree programme. I don't want to be in the public eye for now. I will only go to the University when it's time to write exams''

''That's a bold step to take. I hope you are able to maintain the passion till the end'' Natalie looked at Mimi and smiled.

''I will. Mom, can I go out this weekend for a breather?''

''Where are you going?''

''Detective Wales asked me to accompany him to their training programme this weekend. He said I could help boast their ratings. Since he saved me multiple times, I want to also do something for him''

Solace and Natalie turned and looked at Mimi with a curious gaze.

''Why are you looking at me like that?'' Mimi asked with a confused gaze.

''I will be right back'' Natalie said and left the kitchen.

''Mom, where is sister going to?''

''Relax, she just wants to confirm something. She will be back soon''

Natalie walked to the hall and stood in front of Wales. She leaned closer and pushed him on the couch, ''confess up. What exactly do you plan to do with my sister?''

''What do you mean? I haven't been in touch with Alice for a while now''

''I don't mean Alice.. Mimi said you invited her to a programme and she wants to go with you. Tell me, what exactly is going on in that head of yours?''