Chapter 138 - Mummy, I hate arguments (1)

17 January, Matthew's Villa, City K

Given that Dominic had been avoiding her since Matthew had gone off doing whatever he was doing with the military, Lexi finished her work at the studio early enough to ensure that she was back at the Villa before Dominic arrived back at school. Dominic's avoidance of her was unusual, as he always had to talk to her daily whether she was with him or away. Whatever was wrong, she needed to determine what the problem was and address it before Matthew arrived back because if he was still acting like this when Matthew returned it would only cause more problems.

While she hated that she was living at Matthew's villa and this marriage, Dominic had to remain her priority as in the end he was a child that did not deserve to be hurt. As she reached the villa door, it was open and she spotted who was opening it.

Old habits kicked in and she said "Uncle Adam, please have Dominic come and see me in the informal lounge when he gets home from school.: After a pause, Lexi realised that Dominic would want an after school snack, so she continued "Could you please arrange for some snacks for us."

"Yes Miss Lexi. Myself along with the rest of the staff have already figured out what Master Dominic likes, and before you say anything he seem to like snacking on different fruits. I will make sure a fruit platter and a drink for him is brought out when he arrives home. I will bring a pot of tea our for you as soon as it is brewing."

Lexi nodded and headed to the informal family lounge at the back of the villa, sitting down to relax before Dominic arrived home. Less than five minutes later Uncle Adam arrived with the promised pot of tea for her. As he sat it down, the smell wafting from the teapot indicated that it was her favourite green tea.

As she started to sip on the cup she had poured herself, Lexi knew that without Matthews constant presence she had time to breathe and think. That time had allowed her to clarify to herself how intolerable the current situation was. Getting out of this sham of a marriage as quickly as possible had to be her priority for herself, let alone ensuring that her secret was not exposed, risking Dominic.

But the problem was Matthew was being stubborn, not accepting her position. The problem was yesterday she had seen the family lawyer to discuss the situation. When she had provided him with the doc.u.ments she had, the news delivered was devastating. Matthew controlled a divorce. The scary thing, that her lawyer explained was that in asking questions she could, if Matthew wanted, be prosecuted herself for interfering with a Military marriage.

It was interesting that he had not leveled that threat at her presently but wondered if that was part of the consequences he had spoken about Sunday before he left. The question she had, was what she did she do. The only time she had any control in her life since she knew she was pregnant with Dominic, was when she was in Paris, but even then Chester had some control as he was caring for Dominic and could refuse to continue that at any time forcing her to return when she was not ready to cope back here.

She was shaken out of her thoughts when her mobile rang. Quickly answering is she said "Hello."

"Lexi, Monica Wang here."

Lexi was surprised. Despite having given Sarah, Monica and Jessica her mobile number before they left on Sunday, she wondered what she could do.

"Monica, what can I do for you?"

"Both a favour and a heads up."

That sounded ominous. "Yes," she responded with some concern.

"Nothing to be worried about. As a new military wife, you would not be aware, each military base has its annual ball. The ball here is the end of January, but it is not what we thought of a ball growing up."

"Hence the favour, you want a dress?"

"Not for that. Jessica, Saran and I all thought for that we would take you shopping so we can give you an idea what would be suitable. Our husbands will be in their dress uniforms, so they do not have to worry about it. The favour is society driven. Jessica has gotten some invitations to society events over the next few months for the three of us. But none of us have anything suitable. Would you be able to help out?"

That was a challenge Lexi wanted. She loved designing clothes for people, and despite their connections to Matthew, Sarah Jessica and Monica had shown her already that they wanted to be friends. It might be fun designing clothes for the three of them, not only to fit in with society but consider their husband's occupation as military officers. A light turned on, a new possible line, and she could make the three of them her test bed.

"That I can do. How about the three of you meet me at my studio say Monday morning. I have a few things on tomorrow and try and leave my weekends free."

"Spending time with the family. You realise that our husbands have no control on when they are working, so thinking you can dedicate weekends to family time is a fallacy Lexi. You have to grab what family time that you can."

"Monica, I have a son who attends school. Weekends are Dominic's time to do what he wants, provided that he has done all his homework and is not in trouble."

"True, all our children control the house…" Monica was continuing to talk, and Lexi could hear that Dominic had arrived home.

"Monica, I will text you the details of the studio and when to arrive. Dominic has arrived home and I need to talk to him," said Lexi ending the call to wait for Dominic to come in.

Dominic, as he walked in spotted his mother, and decided that he needed to tell her what had been worrying him for days, "Mummy, I hate arguments."

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