Chapter 215 - School Visit (5)

26 February, Military Base, City K

Laughing, Matthew responded "Lexi you have some ideas. All I did was remind them, that they still have a job to do."

Before she could retort, it became Dominic's turn for a few photos at the Tank. Matthew, when it was the opportunity for a family shot, quietly said to the guide something, and before Lexi knew it, she and Dominic were left on the ground while Matthew had climbed up and had positioned himself as if he was a solider exiting the tank. After the photos were taken, and he returned, Lexi said "What was that all about?"

"Lexi, the school will get those photos. While I cannot hide my face to people when in my working uniform, I will not give away my position. But this means we have photos like other families from this but protecting my identity as much as we can. As the next opportunity will be with a helicopter, unlike everyone else it as if I am helping the two of you in."

The tour group continued to wander around the equipment until they reached the helicopters. Mathew could see two Black Hawk helicopters (Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk) out. One off to the side was clearly ready for the photographs to be taken, but he could see two special forces members around the other. That told him what he needed to know about what the special forces would be display. It would be a low-level jump into water, rather than the planned HALO jump that had been originally planned. While it was not what they would use in a tactical situation, it was what they had planned for school group demonstrations as it would not allow much to be given away.

Lexi, meanwhile, was focused solely on Dominic. Since she and Matthew had been taken hostage this was the happiest that she had seen him. He was not only enjoying himself but was proud. Finally, something she could be happy about Matthew doing for Dominic, but he could have done this without the sham of this marriage.

Following the direction of the tour guides, everyone lined up again for photographs and like the last time, they were the last in the line. As they headed up for their turn, Matthew bent down and whispered something to Dominic, who squealed and said, "That sounds so great."

Lexi wondered what the two of them had quickly spoken about, but, as they headed up to the helicopter, Matthew quickly jumped up sitting with his back to the soldier taking the photographs, motioning to Lexi to stand on one side of him, Dominic, taking his hand, allowed him to be pulled partially inside. They heard a few clicks of the camera, and then the words "Done."

Matthew helped Dominic back to the ground and hopped down himself. As they finished the looking at the equipment and headed back to the buses, Lexi heard one parent complaining saying "How come they get to have different photographs taken. That is unfair to our children who would like photographs like that."

Matthew, knowing who had said the words turned and said "Two reasons. As I am serving solider, I am allowed into the equipment, you are not. But it happens on all tours where there is a military parent. We can, ask for something slightly different for our photographs, if we like."

"But that is unfair, why should our children miss out on interesting photos."

Lexi realised exactly who was speaking. This witch had not learnt after her antics at school. She figured that she was above everyone and had a right to complain about everything. But she knew from Andrew that after what happened at school her husband had, in front of him given her a warning over her behaviour telling her if she continued, he would end the marriage.

Lexi said "I thought you knew better than to complain. I only have to make a call, with permission of course, and …"

"Are you threatening me?"

"No, just stating reality. I know your husband told you if you continued with your behaviour that he would divorce you, as he was sick of it. My husband told you the reason, so grow up."

Lexi turned and all she could here behind her was "But, but, but …"

With that Matthew and Lexi moved slightly away from the group to prevent any further problems. The guides sensing that there was the potential for trouble, called some of the soldiers up to explain their work, and took a few children close to the jeeps that they were working on to help them do some work. Matthew could see that the children were enjoying believing that they were helping.

Once the children had their go at helping, the guides moved them back to board the bus. Waiting in line, Lexi was approached by their problem, and she turned and said in a creepy voice "Boo," before moving towards the back of the line.

Taking the hint, Matthew took Dominic's hand and joined her there before quietly saying to Lexi "Vicious?"

"She deserved it. She has to get it through her head that the world does not revolve around her, and if it takes me reminding her time and time again of the consequences of actions, then I will take pleasure in doing it."

"Just remember where you are today?"

"You want me to stop?"

"No, just be careful, because I know if she gets too cornered, she will likely become violent to you, as she will have nothing to lose at that time. I will have to step in, and that will escalate the situation, particularly if certain soldiers are around, as they will take it as a direct threat to me."

"Damn, you want to take away my fun. I could just see her panicking if she was surrounded by soldiers with guns," came the laughing response from Lexi.

Matthew could not stop himself from smirking, before adding "As I said vicious. But I guess I forgot to add manipulative. You definitely have learnt how to manipulate situations my wife."

"What would you expect when I must spend too much time with you, someone who you can walkover. Someone who will not argue with you about situations. You know I give, within the limits of my skills, what comes at me. I cannot win with you, but with her I will cross verbal swords with her as much as she wants. It is her choice to make it physical."

Dominic having heard the exchange said "Mummy, you know that is not nice. You should be nice to everyone." Turning to Matthew he added "And Daddy Matthew you are not helping by giving mummy ideas."

Lexi looked at Matthew, and the two of them burst out in laughter, before boarding the bus.

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