Chapter 318 - A Rushed Wedding (2)

19 April, Steven's apartment and Fengs Jewellers, City K

After a few more minutes of discussion, Steven ended the call and turned to Abigail saying "Are you certain about this Abigail? You can still say no at any time."

"I have made my decision Steven. I will not let Mummy win, and this is the only way that I can do so to prevent her from doing so."

"Just remember that you can change your mind if you want to at any stage before the ceremony."

"I know, but I will not."

Despite not being the answer that Steven wanted, he nodded before picking up his phone and dialling a number placing it on speaker phone on the table. When it answered he heard "Steven what in the world do you want, when you have not spoken to Matthew or me for a week, let alone checking on how he is."

"Low blow Lexi. I have been speaking to Chester and Phillip on a regular basis this week and they have been keeping me updated, so do not have a go at me."

"Well friends should call…"

"Lexi, friends should, but that is a two-way street. I know you know what has been going on with me due to gossip."

"Gossip? No truth telling is more like it, seeming as you cannot call."

"Do you just want to go around circles Lexi, or know what I called about?"

"How about both. You deserve some trash talking."

"Well I will go else where with my request for something special…"

"You are threatening me with my competition."

"Always Lexi. But I do not have time to waste. There is something I need from you and then something to ask." Steven looked over and could see Abigail was amused at the exchange that she was hearing.

Laughing Lexi said "Steven, go ahead then. I am guessing this will put me on the fast track for gossip."

"I want to bring Abigail, who by the way has been listening to the call so far…"

"Damn it, Steven, you should have told me. Apologies Abigail, you did not need to hear that…"

"Well it was funny listening to…"

"Steven you will pay for this."

"First thing I will be doing is bringing Abigail over for a dress. What for, I will tell you when we get there, but let me just say when I tell you, I want to do so face to face."

"You have something planned?"

"Absolutely, but no early hints. Question Lexi, is Matthew up to coming out tonight?"

"He should be. He dropped me here earlier before heading to the base hospital for a rehabilitation session and a few hours work. He is relieved that he is out of hospital but knows that he has a long period of recovery."

"That is all I need to know. Can we come soon?"

"Give me say forty-five minutes as I have a couple of things to do, and I will arrange for some appropriate dresses to be brought from the flagship store. I have a few new pieces for upcoming collections, but I need to be prepared in case they are not suitable."

Looking at Abigail, Steven said "Say an hour, there is something we have to do before coming in."

"Perfect. I will let reception know you are coming."

Steven ended the call, before turning to Abigail and saying "This might not be what you wanted for your wedding, but I will make sure that I will do everything to ensure that this is the wedding you deserve. I just need to grab a suit, and Lexi can take care of your dress and a matching tie. Nothing spectacular but it seems appropriate. The other thing we need to do is sought out your rings. Your mother is materialistic, and she will look for rings. While they will not be nothing spectacular, they will serve a purpose."

Abigail looked directly at Steven and said "And there will be a ring for you as well Steven. My mother knows me well enough to know that I will want my husband to wear a ring as a sign of commitment."

"Not a chance Abigail. You know why I have reluctantly agreed to this. And I do not even wear a watch so why would I wear a wedding ring."

"Because I am asking. I will be your wife, and regardless of anything else I am entitled to respect and my wishes considered as much as yours are."

"Fine, but I still have the final say." With that Steven picked up his phone and headed into his room, before quickly selecting three suits and placing them in garment bags. As he came out Abigail was waiting in the foyer with her handbag before they headed out.

Fifteen minutes later, they pulled up in a carpark close to the local branch of Fengs Jewellers, before walking in and shown into a VIP room. As the door shut, the staff member said "Mr Gu, Miss Mo. Based on our phone discussion, we have an idea what you are after and my associate will bring them in, but while we are waiting, can we measure your fingers."

Abigail leaned over and said, "No argument Steven, at least have your finger measured."

"Abigail as I said, I do not want to wear a ring."

"Getting measured will not impact that."

Seeing the sense of determination on Abigail's face Steven simply relented on being measured. He was still trying to work out how to convince Abigail for him not to wear a ring.

Within a couple of minutes, they both were measured for rings and two trays were brought in. Steven turned to look at Abigail as they were placed down and observed her scan the trays. In doing that he observed that she repeatedly looked at ring that had small sapphire nestled between two diamonds. No matching wedding band, which surprised him. Simple, understated, and elegant.

Reaching in, he carefully picked up the ring and observed the band was delicate. Maybe her instincts were right about what would work for her. Taking a breath, Steven turned and said "Abigail, is this the ring that you want?"

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