Chapter 394 - Can we talk (3)

10 May, LY Studio and Matthew's Office at Military Base, City K

Despite the intelligence he had, Matthew was worried for Lexi. Yes, it said City F, but that did not mean that there was not a last-minute change of plans that targeted a different city. For his own peace of mind, he wanted guards with Lexi, just to ensure nothing happened. Plus, her not being protected generally exposed her to the potential of being targeted due to his position.

"Lexi, the guards are not negotiable. Not because I want to interfere with your business but simply be position makes you vulnerable."

"Not going to happen Matthew. This is an emergency, and we were only able to get two seats on the last direct flight to City Y. Whether they can get a connecting flight or flights to get them there …"

"I can always borrow a plane…"

"Screw that Matthew. That is overkill. My retail director Karen has everything organised. When she realised, she could not even get one bodyguard onto the flight, she has arranged for security there, given the issue we are dealing with."

"As I said, not negotiable. How do I know…"

"Now you want to be protective." Matthew could hear Lexi was angry "You do not get it. I needed your care, protection, love and support last night and you totally forgot that. Now you want to demonstrate all of that."

Seeing a photograph of Dominic on her desk, Lexi stopped and though about what Dominic would want. He loved Matthew. Matthew was, more than Chester, Andrew, Phillip, John, Steven, or Paul had ever were, the male role model he looked to, and that had developed in such a short period of time. Was it proximity, Matthew's attitude or as it the biological connection between them calling each other unconsciously?

"Lexi, I do not want to argue, but really should Dominic even be going to Richard's parents given his diagnosis?"

Lexi spat out "Do not question me. Dominic loves them and making him feel safe and secure is the most important thing."

Lexi took a deep breath continuing this time frustrated "Just leave things be, and do not cause me business trouble by insisting on having guards in place. I am not going out from the hotel other than to the shop to deal with the issue. I just need space, and you need to give it to me."

Matthew had realised that he had pushed Lexi too far, and if he continued any further it would be a complete and utter disaster. He paused and said, as frustrated as Lexi sounded, and said as politely as he could, avoiding any dramatic of a reaction before saying "If you promise me that you will take care and that when you come back we will set a time to have the discussion. Avoiding having a discussion…"

"Who avoided it? Not me."

Shocked Matthew said "Not me? Lexi you land that truth on me and expect me to react as you want. I am only human, and you cannot expect me to simply react calmly and as you want. I need to process things because the news shook my world, let alone the losses your decision, yes inflicted by your parents, has caused Dominic and I. I am trying to do that, but I need to be face to face with you to process much of this. That is why I want to talk, and I can promise I will not react like last night. Just think about setting a time to have the discussion we need to, is all I ask."

"Fine," snapped Lexi.

"Lexi," Matthew said exasperated with her. "Fine, by me, but can you please let someone know when you arrive at the hotel. I am just worried about you…"

Sick of Matthew, Lexi ended the call without responding. That controlling b*stard. He does what he did last night and then expects me to be nice. His body language terrified her. It told her that if she did not have Andrew, Chester, and Phillip with her as the truth came out the outcome would have been highly different.

But was he right? Did she need to be more understanding. Lexi shook her head and knew that that was not the case. He failed in what he should have done. Despite her fighting of their marriage initially, he said repeatedly he loved her and trusted her and at the first real hurdle he reacted to scare her and show that he did not trust her at all.

As Lexi looked up, Karen was standing in her door and asked, sounding concerned "Boss are you alright?"

"Alright? That is a matter of perspective." Lexi paused, and looked at the clock. She must have been deep in thought as almost the whole twenty minutes Karen said they had before needing to leave, had passed. Had she just gotten caught up in processing the conversation with Matthew. Trying not to burst into tears?

Seeing the look on her face Karen said "An argument with your husband. Never a good idea to leave things unsettled, Boss."

Lexi looked at Karen, and laughed as if she was trying to show that the situation was not a problem, before saying "He caused it…"

"A piece of advice, before we leave. At least send him a text message and promise him that you will discuss the issues when you get back. Now, come on we need to get going so we do not miss this flight."

Lexi quickly moved, picked up her purse, phone, tablet, spare charger, before quickly placing her laptop into its bag and inserting a sketch pad, pens and the like into the bag in case inspiration hit during the trip.

As she settled into the waiting car, taking the advice, Lexi grabbed her phone and sent a text to Matthew.

'Sorry for being like I was. I do not forgive you for what happened but I have thought for a few minutes and realised you were right we need to talk when I get back. Leaving it for too long will make things worse. But that will not be until at least Monday, as I do not want to ruin Mother's Day with Dominic. Please give me that.'

Less than a minute later Lexi received a text from Matthew 'Fine, Monday night and I will talk to Chester and Phillip, Andrew and Sally and see who will take Dominic for the night so he is not around when we have this out.'

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