Chapter 191 - Valentines Day (2)

14 February, Matthew's villa, City K

Matthew wandered out and saw Chester drive off with Dominic. Just as he was about to return inside, Lexi came through the Villa gates. She quickly pulled her car up, and walked over to Matthew asking, "What in the world was my brother doing here?"

"Phillip has had a few down days, and Chester figured that Dominic might be able to cheer him up."

"Well you should have spoken to me first. Dominic is my son, not your son." Lexi had to be firm on this but the lie almost stuck in her throat.

"Lexi, Chester told me he had tried to get a hold of you earlier, but you did not respond. It is just overnight, and if we are realistic, we need some time alone."

"Why would I trust you…"

Matthew shook his head. He was trying to be nice, but Lexi simply had an attitude. At least his plans would not be too difficult to execute. Rather than coming back to the Villa, he had readied his on-base accommodation for them as both General Man and the Commandant of the base had left town, the former for an urgent meeting in the capital, and the latter on scheduled leave.

"Lexi, I did not want to be the one to tell Phillip that something that could improve his mental wellbeing at this point in time could not happen. If you want to be that mean, then you can be the one to tell him."

"Cast me as the villain?"

"No, that would be what the situation was if you refused. The world does not revolve around you. And before you say anything, Dominic has done his homework. I supervised him doing it, and by the way his mannerism reminds me of you and your homework."

Lexi stood there is shock, with her mouth open. Matthew sat and helped Dominic with his homework, that was a surprise.

Matthew paused, to take advantage of Lexi being quiet and said "As Dominic is Chester's tonight, I have arranged for us to go out for dinner before coming home. I know that you have been busy, and figured that you needed a night out…"

"With you, why would I bother?"

"Lexi, I just want to do something nice for a change. The restaurant was able to fit us in in an hour's time, so we need to hurry up. Just stop throwing everything I try and do back in my face and accept it for what it is."

Lexi paused and took a couple of deep breaths. Yes, Matthew was trying to do something nice, and sighing she said "Fine. Give me half an hour."

Lexi quickly moved up the stairs. As she moved out of sight, Matthew pulled out his phone, and quickly called the base gate to let them know he would be arriving later and them TJ's to confirm the arrangements Andrew helped him make earlier in the day. As he finished the second call, Warrant Office Wang, came out and said "Sir, do you need me to drive you back to base tonight after your dinner?"

"No head back to base. Once we are done, I will drive us back there. The gate is alerted that I will be coming in a civilian car. However, I have a couple of bags I need you to take and have placed in my quarters."

Acknowledging the order, Warrant Officer Wang headed out, and Matthew sat in the lounge awaiting Lexi.

Meanwhile on entering their suite, Lexi observed a bouquet of champagne coloured roses, with white tulips, her two favourite flowers and a small box sitting on the bed, along with a card. Lexi wondered what Matthew was up to and moved over to the bed to open the card and read it.

'Dear Lexi. I know you hate that you feel trapped in this marriage. We wanted this when we were younger, and I hope that you will give it and us a chance. That is what I am doing, as who knows what the future may bring? I know you always liked these flowers and I hope you still do. The box, contains a small gift for you, I hope you like it.'

Lexi picked up to box, and carefully opened it to find a pair of diamond stud earrings and a matching pendant. Nothing big or dominating, simple clean lines. Something she liked, not too dramatic and befitting the wife of a military officer.

Given the effort Matthew had already seemed to have gone to. Lrxi decided that wearing the earrings and pendant was the least she could do. After selecting clothes, she headed into the en-suite bathroom.

Standing under the shower, Lexi paused and thought again about how she was feeling about Matthew. Truthfully, thinking about what had happened when they visited Anna, the s*x, despite how it came about was great. Anger had driven them to that point, but feeling Matthew kisses and caresses, which aroused her so much, she had to admit even to herself, that it was an experience that she would repeat again.

However, what still confused her was did she admit that to Matthew? Would it start time ticking for the end of their marriage? Is that truthfully what she wanted, or did she want to really take the second chance circ.u.mstances had given her? Could marriage, be more than what she had experienced with Richard?

Having her troubled thoughts run through her mind, Lexi had to acknowledge, even if it was simply to herself, that she had feelings for Matthew that were more than hate for the situation they were in. It still puzzled her that she could not figure out exactly how she felt, but maybe that was simple a consequence of the situation that they were in.

As she was putting the finishing touches on getting ready, Lexi realised the importance of the day, it was the Western Valentine's Day.

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