Chapter 563 - So, do you have a better idea? (4)

2 June, Matthew's Villa, City K

Seeing the look on Matthew's face Lexi laughed and said quietly "You created this problem for yourself, so do not look to me to save you."

"Meanie Mummy. You should be working for it to happen as soon as it can," came Dominic's petulant response.

Matthew lightly chuckled, and said "Seriously Dominic, we have gotten slightly distracted from our original conversation."

"Not my fault, and not Mummy's fault either."

"True, but I am guessing your Mummy would like to get out of bed soon."

Lexi stunned opened her mouth, but nothing came out. How did Matthew know that she was not only uncomfortable sitting in bed but needed to use the bathroom. However, that was an inappropriate question to ask while Dominic was here. Matthew was right the sooner the conversation ended the quicker she could get to the bathroom.

"As I said, there were lots of changes because what happened. But your Mummy's parents could not move from the position they had adopted in the aftermath of what happened. They blamed the military and decided that everything to do with the military was evil and needed to be destroyed. As children that did not bother any of us, because we were unaware of everything behind their hatred."

"But things changed when, just before High School graduation. Your Mummy's and my parents, along with your Uncle John and Aunty Sally, Uncle Paul and Uncle Steven's parents had arranged a joint party to celebrate all our graduations. I told everyone of my enlistment in the military, which created a negative reaction. Before I escaped the party, your Mummy's parents cornered me and told me that I was dead to them, and I should stay away from their family. Being only eighteen, I was worried about them making a scene and even though I did not actually report to the base to commence my training until after our graduation I got permission to wear a military uniform to prevent a big problem."

"That stopped most people reacting badly, but afterwards your Mummy's parents cornered me before I could leave. As I was wearing my uniform, I had to be respectful and not cause a problem, but their anger had only increased to the extent that they threatened me. I should have reported that threat, but I knew they were angry about the military for some reason. It was only a few months later, that I found out all the reasons why. Other than what I have told you, and a few other things, everything else remains classified, not because the military want to hide things, but because a few of the families of those who died asked that the details be kept secret for sixty years."

"I could understand why they were angry, as they believed I had betrayed them by joining the thing they, understandable hated the most. But it was what I wanted. Your Mummy and I were lucky after my basic training. We have a few weeks that we could spend time together. Your Mummy's parents were overseas on a business trip, so your Uncle's Andrew and Chester, as they were legally a.d.u.l.ts were watching over your Mummy."

"Things became messy when your Mummy's parents found out about an incident at your Mummy's Final school dance when I accompanied her. Four boys angry about how another classmate of your Mummy's had treated them took hostages at the dance. It was lucky for your Mummy and everyone else …"

"Aunty Monica, Aunty Jessica and Uncles Ben, David and Joseph told me about that last night," interrupted Dominic.

Relieved he did not have to talk about what happened at the dance, Matthew said "Your Mummy's parents when they found out about it, came back early from their trip for your Mummy. That was the right thing for them to do. What your Mummy does not know, because I have not told her until now, is that her parents were angry. This was despite the police telling them that what happened was not related to the military and everyone was lucky that your Uncles Ben, Joseph and David along with myself were there as we were able to end the situation without any problems. That was because of our training. Once they checked on your Mummy being safe, they came and found me. I thought when they wanted to talk to me it was about thanking me for making sure your Mummy was safe. But that was not it."

Lexi stunned saw Matthew look at her. What in the world had her parents done? Did they make sure that Matthew had been chased away completely, to prevent any potential that she would have married him at an early age? She saw that Matthew looked directly at her, and with his glance got the understanding that there was much more to the story than Matthew was telling Dominic.

Matthew continued "Your Mummy's parent, threatened to kill me. I get it, they were concerned about your Mummy, their daughter and wanted to protect you. Just like your Mummy and I will do for you, and I suspect your Daddy would do for you if he were alive. Unlike what happened the year before this time I warned them about the consequences of doing what they were doing, but that did not matter to them. When I left them their last words to me was that it would be over their dead bodies that they would allow me anywhere near your Mummy while they were alive."

Lexi, shocked opened her eyes wide. She always wondered why her parents were so intent on forcing her to marry Richard. It explained a lot, as in their minds having her connected to Richard and by extension Warren Gong would prevent future relationship for her and Matthew. How little did they know.

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