Chapter 479 - Another attack (3)

25 May, Matthew's Villa, City K 

"Dominic!" came the immediate sharp response from Lexi. "You are our child, and while we will always make sure you are safe, there are always reasons for things. Sometimes we cannot tell you those reasons but to do not speak to us like that."

"Mummy!" Dominic responded almost as sharply as Lexi had spoken to him.

In that moment, Lexi observed Matthew shake his head as a signal to her to be calm, before saying "Dominic, what have we told you about speaking to us like that."

Dominic dropped his head and lip before saying quietly "Not to."

"Now, apologise to your mother before telling us what you want to, otherwise you will be banned from coming in here on a Saturday Morning."

"Sorry, Mummy," came Dominic's somewhat quiet apology.

In a quite pitiful tone, Dominic said "While I love Daddy's parents, I want a daddy. I want Daddy Matthew to be my daddy. I want what my friends have, a mummy and a daddy, and I want to be with them all the time. But my daddy is dead. I will never have what my friends have, no matter what you say. No matter what daddy's parents say. That is not fair. Why did my daddy have to die and leave me without him."

Dominic started sobbing, and Matthew pulled him in tightly for a hug ensuring his ears were covered before quietly saying to Lexi, who he could see was devastated by the words "It is up to you."

Nodding Lexi responded "It is time. He is hurting."

Seeing the determination in Lexi, Matthew carefully pulled Dominic back from his embrace before saying "Dominic you need to listen to your mummy and I carefully."

"No," yelled Dominic before pulling away and running out of the room.

Looking at Matthew Lexi despondently asked, "What do we do?"

Closing his eyes Matthew responded "You know there is presently little we can do. Most people would say forget about the civilian court's current orders and risk what might happen with a final ruling in respect to everything. You and I both know how that ruling will go, but that does not mean we should act in anticipation of it. You can tell me where to go, but for me my career is about protecting the people and upholding the rule of law. If I disregard a court order it is an utter disregard for the foundations of my career. That I cannot do, but I will not prevent you from doing you feel you need to do."

With a shake of her head, Lexi said "I cannot do that. In the last couple of weeks, we have worked so hard to get to this point, and if I cave at the first challenge, it not only disrespects you we will be going backwards, hurting our relationship and everyone around us."

After taking a couple of deep breaths, Lexi then continued "But that demonstrates how fragile he is. I worry that the truth might destroy him completely. But if we delay too long, it could hurt him even more. What do we do?"

"I do not know, but whatever we do needs to be done quickly to prevent hurting him too much. We just need to find someone who can help him."

Lexi paused and said "Maybe Rachel knows someone who could help. Maybe I should ask her if she knows…"

Before Lexi could finish speaking there was a knock on the door, and from outside they heard Warrant Officer Wang say "General, can I enter."

Lexi, while frustrated that their conversation was interrupted knew that this may be important, and quickly responded "Enter."

As he entered, Warrant Office Wang observed the two of them still in bed, and quickly said "Apologies Madam Rong, but General there has been an incident in City Q. The National command has issued orders calling all General's back to their bases."

Matthew responded "Noted. Go and ask the staff to make breakfast to go for you and me and give me ten minutes."

With that Warrant Officer Wang retreated before Matthew leant over kissing Lexi briefly before saying "Apologies. I know we need this discussion, but duty calls."

Lexi laughed and said "I knew when I agreed to marry you when I was seventeen that duty would have to come first. Stay safe and promise me that you will call me when you can. I will get Dominic to Richard's parents for the day and I my staff are bringing Joan's dress here for its first fitting."

"I will. Do not get angry with me but with that order I will have Warrant Officer Wang stay to accompany Dominic and arrange for someone to come and be with you. They are not issued unless it is serious and until the risk dissipates…"

"You intend to be overly cautious."

"I do." Matthew gave Lexi another kiss and quickly hurried into the en-suite bathroom.

Within minutes Matthew came running out of the en-suite with wet hair dressed in a normal work uniform, before making his way back to Lexi and giving her another kiss, before leaning his forehead on hers and saying "I love you." 

Before Lexi could respond Matthew was out the door. She wondered what was going on and reached over on the side table and located the remote control for the television in the corner of the room, switching it on to a news station. She saw the banner at the bottom of the screen say, 'Terrorist Attack in City Q'.

Pondering for a couple of seconds Lexi realised an attack like that explained not only why Matthew was called back to base, but his concerns about Dominic and her safety. Did she cancel the visit for Dominic with Richard's parents. Realising that Matthew would not be too far away, Lexi dialled his mobile and said "I just saw on the news that there has been a terrorist attack in City Q. I will call Richard's parents telling them that Dominic cannot go because of security concerns."

"Lexi, there is a court order…"

"You think they will be happy with an armed soldier accompanying them for the visit?"

"No, but…"

"Just leave it with me."

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