Chapter 643 - Monster-in-law (4)

11 June, LY Studio, City K

Paul, after being shown towards Lexi's office, knocked on the door and waited until Lexi called out "Come in."

Paul pushed the door open and as he entered, he said "Lexi, you sound distracted.  I can go away, and we can talk later."

Looking up Lexi blushed and realised that she had completely forgotten the appointment Paul had made with her until that moment.  "Apologies."

Paul taking a seat on the sofa calmly said "No need to apologise.  With everything that has gone on in the last couple of months even I forget things."

"When it is an arranged appointment, even with a friend I should not forget it."

Paul laughed and said "True."

Lexi turned and looked at Paul and could see the seriousness on his face.  She calmly asked, "What is the problem?"

"Problem?  Other than my mother-in-law…"

Lexi laughed and said "At least my current one hates my husband for his career choice and my brother-in-law for marrying the love of his life.  Hence, she keeps away from us along with my father-in-law.  All they do is take the occasional shot at us.  I just worry when they learn the truth about Dominic all they will do is try and smother him and manipulate him to follow what they consider as the norms."

Lexi shook her head and said "Not what I want for my son.  He needs to follow his dreams for his career, like Matthew and I have.  Not do what someone else expects for him."

"You know all of us will make sure that happens for Dominic.  In some respect we have all followed what we wanted for our careers.  It just took some of us time to accept the choices others made."

"True.  It did take some of us years to fully accept Matthew's career choice."

Pausing Lexi looked directly at Paul and said "Just sometimes I worry about Matthew's safety, despite having support his choices from the first instance.  I guess it is a question of wanting him with me for years to come, given what it took to get here."

Paul smiled and said "True.  When you have the person, you love beside you all you want is to have them with you for decades to come and to protect them from anything."

Lexi, having sensed that Paul was hiding something said "You are worried?  Tell me about it and I will see what I can do."

"Do?  Are you serious in your condition?" came the mocking response from Paul.

"Idiot," laughed Lexi, which drew Paul into laughter as well.

After a couple of minutes, Paul, finally said "I needed a laugh.  I need your help with a dress for Abigail.  She is in the process of taking her university admission exams."

Lexi opened her eyes wide.  Was it really that time of year?  "Isn't that early?"

"I thought so, but the government over the last five years have moved them forward three weeks to give the markers time to review every exam but to allow students to reconsider their options and seek alternatives before the next education year starts."

Lexi relaxed and said "And the end of year dance …"

"Absolutely," said Paul nodding.  "I picked her up yesterday, given what was happening, and as you can imagine…"

"Some cat-fights between girls."

"I really do not know.  But they were belittling her, and some were saying that she is not worthy of me."

Paul paused, looked at the wedding ring in his finger and looked back at Lexi and said "I know the reason behind our marriage was not right.  It was forcing her to protect her and her siblings trust funds.  A poor reason to start a marriage, but I did not realise how lucky I was."

Paul stopped, smiled and his thoughts drifted off.  Lexi could not help herself and shook her head before saying "Earth to Paul.  You are off with the fairies?"

"Fairies?  No, just thinking about my wife.  That decision made me stop, slow down and realise not only what I wanted but I felt about Abigail.  Ever since then, I have done everything son she is reassured of how I love her.  And I hate people questioning that because it makes her question her worthiness."

"And you want something special for the end of year dance?"

"Yes.  I have no idea what to get for her, so I figured that I would come to you for help."

"No, you decided that you would come to the only person you knew could actually help you.  As I said, idiot!"

"I am not …"

"You did not need to ask.  Do you think I would not realise that Abigail had her final year dance coming up.  I remember how excited I was about this, as was everyone I went to school with.  We wanted it to be as special as we could make it for ourselves as it was the last thing we would do before heading out into the real world.  I just thought I had a couple of more weeks to get the dress finished.  When is it?"

"Saturday."

"Saturday!  You are only telling me this now.  I need her in for a fitting so my staff can get it finished for her.  As I said, Idiot!"

"Fine, I am an idiot.  Can you do it?"

"If she can come in for a fitting."

"It will depend on the exams.  She has two today, two tomorrow and one Thursday and Friday."

Lexi closed her eyes and shook her head before saying "Fine, just do not expect a miracle."

"Miracle.  Never.  Something that works for her, and something that matches for me."

"Matches for you.  All you will get is a tie if you are lucky."

"Did I ask for anything else?  No."

Lexi noticed Paul, reacting as if his mobile was constantly ringing.

"You have your phone on silent?"

"No, I diverted Abigail's phone to mine for the next couple of days.  It constantly rings."

"Check it, as it may be important."

Paul pulled out his mobile, and looked at the call log, before saying "That b*tch.  Does she not get we do not want to talk to her."

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