After a while, everything was finally done. They were making the last bits of preparations when the doorbell rang and soon they heard the voice of a middle aged man..
"Honey.. Where are you? Look, I'm already back.." The man almost shouted to let his wife know about the presence of him.
Mrs. Jones who was in the dining room, setting the table along with Lisa acknowledged the voice in a mere second and an instant smile bloomed on her lips.
Just by seeing the glow on Mrs. Jones' face, Lisa understood who was the person calling her mother-in-law from the living room.
Especially, the endearment he had used, had already confirmed the person's identity who was none other that both Andrew and Amelia's father..
More importantly, the person was the loving husband of Mrs. Jones and the head of the family, Lisa's father-in-law, Mr. Jones.
"Mom, you go and meet Dad. Meanwhile, I'll hide in our room along with Drew till everyone arrive here." Lisa said smilingly, holding her mother-in-law's hand.
Mrs. Jones smiled brightly and walked out of the dining room with a beaming face.
Lisa too smiled and left for her room very quietly without making any kind of noise...
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Living room..
As soon as Mrs. Jones entered the hall, Mr. Jones' eyes shone like some glittering stars.
"You are back, honey!" Mrs. Jones exclaimed excitedly as she hugged him tightly.
Mr. Jones too hugged her back and said, "Yes. I'm finally back. Where is my princess by the way?"
Hearing about Amelia, Mrs. Jones' mood became sour and she replied, "She's in her room. You can talk to her later but first go and get freshen up. The kids and our friends will be here anytime soon."
Mr. Jones could analyse that there was something wrong with his wife but he quickly shrugged it away and replied, "Okay.. Then, I'm going to our room. I just can't believe that I'm going to meet those little kids who are now a.d.u.l.ts after so many years...
I really missed them a lot in country M. And how can I forget about my friends! They must be here anytime. We're going to have lots of chatting and fun tonight."
Mrs. Jones smiled and replied, "Those kids are now so big that they have already got engaged and two of them are dating. I'm so happy for them.."
Mr. Jones too smiled and said, "Hmm.. Seems like I have lots of things to catch up. Give me few minutes and I'll be back."
After that both Mr. and Mrs. Jones left for their bedroom as the husband needed to take a bath while the wife needed to arrange his clothes..
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Andrew's room...
Lisa entered the room to notice that Andrew was sitting on the bed with wet eyes.
He had already heard his father's voice which he had missed for years and couldn't able to control his tears.
Walking towards him, Lisa cupped his face in her soft palms and said, "Dad is finally here, Drew! Now all of our family will be together as we wished and dreamt from years."
Andrew stared at her beautiful eyes and replied after kissing her palms, "I know, Lisa. And I'm feeling so much happy write now that I can't even express it just by mere words.
Finally we'll all be together, spending our time with only happiness. I think, our child is the lucky star for us. Our baby is the one who has brought back all the happiness and joy in our life."
Lisa kissed his forehead and replied, "Yes, you're right about that. Okay, now get up and change into the jeans and shirt which I had kept on the bed. They'll be here anytime now."
Andrew nodded his head and left for the washroom after kissing her belly and then her lips lightly.
Lisa chuckled at him and stood in front of the mirror while applying a light makeup.
Caressing her baby bump, she muttered, "You are the source of our contentment. Come soon baby. Both Mumma and Dadda love you a lot..
Now not only us actually, but you uncle, aunt's and grandparents also love you. We're waiting for you baby…EAGERLY.."
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Living room...
Mr. Jones was sitting in the living room with his wife talking about everything and everyone.
"I saw the pictures of Reuben and Veronica's engagement. They were looking so much good together. I had never imagined in my life that they'd be couple as they always loved to bicker with each other..
But yeah.. I always had a feeling that Henry and Lucy can be a great couple as they have many similarities in them. However the most shocking one was Neil and Myra who had never talked to each other properly ever.." Mr. Jones said while laughing.
Mrs. Jones to smiled and said, "Not only them, even Jack and Louis had also found two pretty girlfriends firy themselves. And trust me...they look equally compatible."
"Woah! Now I just can't wait to meet them. By the way, why you have called me here urgently? You told me it's something serious about Amy. What is it? Did she again created any trouble here like she always do?" Mr. Jones asked suspiciously.
Sighing deeply, Mrs. Jones replied, "Well, before she could do something, she had been stopped by her friends. I'll tell you about it in front of everyone..
The kids already are aware about it. It's just the other elders also need to know about it. I hope you won't have any problem with me sharing this in front of them."
Although Mr. Jones didn't know what kind of new drama his daughter had created but he still shook his head in denial as he said, "Why would I have any problems with them? After they are also our friends who are nothing less than our family..
If Amy had really done something bad then she needed to get the right punishment for it. And this time, even I won't stop you….."