Chapter 237 - A Las Vegas Wedding (1)

16 March, Las Vegas, United States

Matthew carefully disentangled himself from Lexi's arms and slipped out of their bed. Last night's bachelor party had run quite late, and they were lucky that the Bellagio staff had been able to organise childcare for Dominic so they both could enjoy the night. Unlike Lexi, Sally, Steven, Paul, John and Andrew who had seriously indulged themselves with alcohol, Matthew like the grooms was cautious in what he consumed.

Matthew remembering last night realised that the lot of them were lightweights in the alcohol consumption. He would have been able to keep up with the lot of them, and not suffer today, but then his tolerance was less than some of the special forces' soldiers from around the world he had interacted with. For some reason that made him think of the time his small group, undertook a mission with US Seals, and the Australian and British SAS. All great operators, but after the mission debrief, they decided to head to an on-base pub. It was obvious even to him that he could not keep up with the Australian and American's who went quickly drink for drink. One British soldier told him, seeing his confusion, 'Why waste good alcohol on childish games. Those idiots have a standing bet about who can drink more than the other, with the loser having to pay the bar tab. Why not use that to our advantage and drink expensive stuff while they pay.'

Rather than thinking about the drinking exploits of soldiers, Matthew quietly opened the door on the bedroom Dominic was in and noticed that he was stirring. Matthew moved over to the bed and when Dominic noticed him, Matthew quietly said "Be quiet Dominic, your mummy is really tired, and I do not want to wake her up."

Having heard the a.d.u.l.t conversations before they all left last night, Dominic knew that his mummy had been dared by his Uncles Steven and Paul into joining them in drinking to celebrate Uncles Chester and Philip's last night being single. "Daddy Matthew, I though you would not lie to me. Uncle's Steven and Paul dared her into joining in drinking last night. I have seen the two of them when they drink, and Uncle John says they are blind drunk, whatever that means."

Matthew paused, and knew he had to have words with his friends. They needed to be careful what they said when they were around Dominic.

"Mummy has a headache, and I want to let her sleep as late as possible before getting ready for the wedding. Now, let us get you showered and changed into some clothes to head to your Uncles Chester and Phillip's room. As the only person in their wedding party you need to be there with them, plus I understand that your suit, which your mummy had made specially for you, is there."

"Mummy designed it you mean and had someone on her staff make it."

"Yes, Dominic but stop talking too loud. We need to let your mummy sleep as long as she can."

A drowsy voice came from the door, "That is too late. Dominic you have a loud voice at times."

Dominic looked over and saw that Lexi had come into his room, and he jumped out of bed, and flew over flinging himself at Lexi calling out "Mummy"

Matthew, sensing what was about to happen quickly moved to steady Lexi the moment Dominic crashed into her. She did not look the best and needed to shower. Once she was steady Matthew bent down and said to Dominic "Come on young man. You need to shower, and I will take you to your Uncles Chester and Phillip's room, before coming back. Your mummy and I will join you later."

Seeing the seriousness in Matthew face Dominic pulled back, and said "Yes Daddy Matthew," before hurrying into the en-suite bathroom.

Matthew turned to Lexi and said "Head back to bed. I will get him ready and change myself before taking him to Chester and Phillip's room."

"Fine. But remember to remind me I need to kill Steven and Paul. What in the world made them do that dare last night?"

"Do not worry, remember I was sober, and I have the blackmail photos of their behaviour by the end of the night…"

"What did they do?"

"Let me just say, it was hilarious to watch them and their karaoke antics. But the less you know, the harder it is for them to target you when I decide to use what I have."

"It will be guilt by association you know."

"Absolutely not, given what I have…"

"You are scaring me."

Leaning down and giving Lexi a kiss Matthew said "There is no need to be concerned. Now go get some more sleep. I will wake you in an hour or so, so you can get ready."

Feeling as is an argument would make her head spin more than it was Lexi allowed herself to be led back into the bedroom by Matthew who immediately slipped into the en-suite to quickly change. When he came out, Lexi was already in bed. He quietly slipped into Dominic's room, and gathered the clothes for him change into. As he finished Dominic came out of the en-suite and he said "Keep quiet Dominic. Now hurry and get changed, and I will take you to your Uncles' Chester and Phillip's room."

Seeing that his Mummy had not looked the best before, Dominic kept as quiet as he could while e changed. He looked at Matthew and said as quietly as he could "I am ready Daddy Matthew."

As they headed out, Matthew quickly checked on Lexi before picking up a room key and escorting Dominic three doors down, before knocking on it. A few seconds later, as the door opened Dominic called out "Uncle Phillip," before running into the room calling out "Uncle Chester."

Matthew, looking at Phillip said, "How are you?"

"Nervous brother, but happy at the same time. This is the day that I have waited for so long, and I soon can call Chester my husband, and have our marriage legally recognised." Phillip paused, and added "How is Lexi?"

"Still feeling the effects of last night. Will they two of you be alright with Dominic for about two hours. Lexi still needs a little sleep, and once we are ready, we will come back, in case something is needed."

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