Chapter 286 - First Official Family Dinner
After the heartfelt words of love and sharing dreams, and then, sealed with passionate kisses… Vince and Hailee went to Dream Castle, where both of their families are waiting for their arrival.
The main hall of Dream Castle is where to hold the family dinner. It is the same hall Hailee threw a grand welcome party for Vince last month, and it will be the venue of their lavish wedding soon.
Tonight, such occasion is exclusive only for the Davies and Shen families, where eight people are already seated at the round table, drinking champagne and red wine.
At this family dinner, Andre was present along with his father, Allen Hillson, and mother, Andrea Hillson.
While they were waiting for the couple, Hilda shared with Jacob about the wedding preparation they've done so far.
As men don't have great ideas to contribute and are less interested in the details, Jacob and Fred are ecstatic about the wedding. Both men were keenly listening to the girl's explanation.
Jacob pondered for a moment. Later on, he told the Shen family that they didn't need to worry about the expenses. He will help to cover as much.
At first, both Hilda and Fred refused. But Jacob explained…
"Hailee is my only child. I want her wedding to be unforgettable. I want my daughter to be happy. How about this… Help me think of what best giveaways we can offer to our guests? Let me know, and I will cover all the expenses."
Hilda and Fred shared a look. Soon, they agreed and started thinking of giveaways ideas.
Not long after, Hailee and Vince had finally arrived.
Hailee hugged her step-grandma Anna and her grandfather, Allen. She then introduces Vince to the elderly.
"Grandpa Allen, meet Vincent, my fiance."
"Good evening, sir, ma'am..." Vincent politely greeted the couple; he quickly raises his arm and offers it to Allen for a handshake.
"Good evening. Call me, grandpa," said the older man. He hugged Vince, patting his back. It displayed in Allen's face how delighted he was to meet Vincent.
Actually, his first mother-in-law is from P Country, and the family is wonderful. It was just sad that his daughter died during her visit to her relatives. While waiting for his granddaughter and Vincent, he had a long talk with Fred and Hilda.
Now he is interested in visiting P Country once again. It's been so long since his last visit. That place is still close to his heart, even the tragedy his daughter had to face.
Allen shrugs his thoughts and accepts Vincent's hand.
"I'm happy to meet you, grandpa Allen," said Vincent afterward. This time, the rapid beating of his heart decreased to see the bright smile in his future grandfather-in-law.
When Hailee told that her mom's father would be present at the family dinner, he racked his head on how he could show the older man a good impression.
"The pleasure is mine to meet you at last," said Allen. They exchanged a few more words, then took a seat and continued a lively conversation.
Hailee sat between his grandfather and Vincent. While waiting for the food to finish setting on the table, Hailee hooked her hand around her grandfather's arm.
"I'm sorry if I hadn't had a chance to visit you when we were in Sydney." She apologized to her grandpa. Her face is a bit pitiful to show her regrets for not paying respect to her elders first. Instead, she meets Bryan and Eva.
Allen patted his granddaughter's hand and coaxed her. "It's alright, princess. I was worried sick when I heard what happened to you. But I was unwell that day, so I wasn't able to come to the hospital."
"That's why I felt so bad. I should visit you first when you are sick."
"You, sweet child. I said, it's alright. I'm happy to see you well."
"Hum! I feel so great now, grandpa! Did dad tell you the good news?" Hailee asked her grandfather, and she went on after he nodded. "You are going to be a great grandfather soon! Then, Andre will be a grandpa!"
She giggled when she said that, and then she curled her lips with an enormous smile. Poor Andre, who drank champagne, was choked with the liquor.
He coughs, then frowns. "You know now how to bully your uncle, huh?"
Hailee was laughing out loud this time. She also teased Andre to get married soon. So then, their kids could play together a few years from now. However, the guy only scowled and avoided this topic.
"Tom and Hansen will get married this year, or maybe the following year. Are you not jealous?" she teases him further.
"Why would I?" Andre soured his face. Now that this princess was getting married, she wasn't pestering them with things to spoil her. Instead, she is bothering them now to get married!
"Like I didn't know about the lady major who you had a crush on," Hailee murmured, enough to reach Andre's ears.
"You… And where did you get that gossip?" Andre tried to deny it. But Hailey's smile didn't recede. Instead, she mouthed further.
"So, have you courted her dad, who is a Corporal Air General?"
Andre widened his eyes. He could not believe this girl had heard about it! "Who told you that, huh?"
"I have my ways!" she winks at him. Andre shook his head, then smiled.
The food has now been set up on the table; they start eating while discussing the other details of the wedding.
They've discussed what best wedding favor they give out. Everyone shared their ideas until, finally, they settled on a few ones. But they prefer what Hailee would love to give away.
"I'm thinking of a limited edition of a DV Gem watch for men and women. There will be my and Vincent's initials on the watch. It will be metallic brown and rose gold colors. How about it?"
"That was actually a marvelous idea, sweetheart!" Jacob approved of it. Like what he said earlier to Fred and Hilda. He is ready to spend a billion dollars for his daughter's wedding.
However, Hailee had another in mind.
"Dad, it will cost you so much. But I have my second option. I'm thinking of a special edition of white wine for men and then skin products for women. However, my team hasn't finished the research to find the right formula for all skin types. The skincare product that I have for now is concentrated on a different skin type. Unless I could make the guests fill up a special form so that I know their skin types."
"Maybe that would work, Hail!" Sheena is actually like this kind of giveaway. Hailee gave them a set of her skin products, and she loves it!
"Both ideas are great," Hilda chimed in. She went on, "Both items are a good promotional front of your business. My cousin, who owns a resort, is using your skincare products in her spa treatment. What I know, she is a major client of yours."
Who would have thought… This girl had actually been a business partner of their family even before they met. Fate knows how to play around, as the world they are living in is just small.
Hailee smiled at her future mother-in-law. "I'm happy that Aunt Christina loves my skincare products."
Christina Lopez is Janise's mom. Her family owns the resort, but Janise has more passion for fashion designers than managing their resort and spa.
Merry dinner continued. Hailee found a perfect time to sneak out with Vince and headed to the third floor of this castle.
Vincent dropped his jaw to the floor. Hailee brought him to the VIP lounge room, where he could see through the other room. It was the room where he officially signed the contract under Davies Group.
He looked at the girl in his arms. She had a bright smile across her face while her eyes gleaming from silliness.
"So… Miss Davies is hiding in this room while I sign those contracts." His voice isn't mad but a tease.
Hailee giggled, then she nodded. She beamed once again, then pulled Vince toward the curtain.
"Stay right there," she told him, then went toward a console table to take the remote control inside the drawer. She pressed a button.
Soon, the curtain opened. Upon realizing it, Vince dropped his jaw to the first floor this time. From where he stood, he could clearly see all the happenings below. He glanced at Hailee with a confounded look on his face.
She was here the entire time! However, he isn't mad but astounded.
Vince need not ask. He guesses already that Hailee was watching him that night. He turned around and said,
"You are so sneaky, Miss Davies!"
After saying this, he pulled Hailee into his arms, then covered those enticing lips that were smiling the entire time playfully.
"Ah… I can't wait for the day that I can spank you again. You need heavy punishment, silly girl... After nine months..." he whispered hoarsely in her ear. His hot breath tickled her neck.
She could only giggle to cover the heat that crept into her skin. The way Vince's gazing at her, intense love peeked into his eyes. She could understand what he means. This time around, they could not have intense and wild lovemaking but have to restrain themselves, because even she is longing with his wild touch.
Vince pushed her to the glass wall. But his movement is too gentle. He placed his right arm above her head to support his weight, then leaned over, reached out his hand to hold her chin.
She lifted her gaze and met Vince's burning eyes. He lowered his mouth to seal her lips with his. She opened her mouth and responded to his kisses.
She could feel his scorching palm sometimes gently touch her waist, stroking her back or squeezing her palm, sending an electrifying sensation throughout her body.
"I want you badly, now…."
Vince's hoarse voice is tickling her skin. She couldn't help but melt inside his arms. She moans and gasps for air.
***
Before they left the room to join their family once again, Hailee brings Vince to the balcony.
From there, they could see the terrace where he has a friendly talk with Bryan.
Now to recall that night of his welcome party, he and Bryan were actually talking about the same woman. He could remember how sad his voice was and full of regrets.
Bryan confessed how much he loves his ex-fiancee, whose girl is Hailee.
After recalling that time, Vince tightens his embrace around her body but is careful not to press her belly. He kisses her hair while carefully rubbing her flat belly. In his mind, he was talking to his children as scenes flashing in his mind he didn't know where it came from.
They stayed standing near the balustrades for a longer time, gazing out at the night skyline, immersing in the beautiful scenery before their eyes.
Tonight had a full moon.? Such a beautiful night they wish not to end.
Or is there actually a storm coming?
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