16 New Love at Dover 6

The scream alerted his staff members, who ran to his door and knocked, even though they knew it was not locked.

“The Boss.”

The janitor called out. Louis responded to the knock and assuaged their fears.

“I'm fine, Fred. Thank you.”

“Okay boss, good night.”

“Good night.”

He continued nursing his wound as he thought aloud.

“Could she be dead? Is the man on white apparel God who had come to take her to heaven?”

So many thoughts about Olivia tormented him, but he was able to get some sleep. He woke up in the morning and got ready for his trip. Though he looked worn out, but the trip was important to him. He addressed his staff members before leaving.

“Fred, thank you for your meal and concern last night. Please take care of the house. I will keep in touch.”

“You are welcome, boss. Please be careful. Fair trip.”

“Thank you.”

Before 7 am, he was at the Heathrow Airport with all his team members. At 8 am, they were airborne to Cairo.

At the Bailey Native Home.

Nichole left for work as usual, leaving Olivia and her staff members at home.

“Have a nice day, Mom.”

“And you too. Take care of yourself. Remember, no stressing activities.”

“I got it, Mom.”

When Nichole got into her car, she stole a brief look at Olivia, who was standing on the veranda to see her drive off. She turned on her ignition and waved at her.

'Is this girl truly pregnant? What was Freya talking about?'

She thought as she drove off. She could not do otherwise since her son had not mentioned that his would be wife was pregnant, and she respected his privacy.

As Olivia and Denise had agreed, he set out to meet her before lunch, which he did intentionally. He wanted to maintain his principle of intimacy only after wedding. Olivia, who had been expecting him, jumped to her feet when she heard the doorbell sound.

(Ding.)

She opened the door and ran into his embrace.

“Welcome, honey. I have been expecting you?”

She said after she released him.

“Thank you, my Angel. I'm here.”

They walked back to the parlor and sat on the couch, and Olivia sat beside him.

“Welcome. I prepared lunch for you by myself.”

Denise turned and gave her an affectionate look and appreciated.

“That is wonderful. Thank you so much.”

He drew her closer and whispered.

“I will appreciate you properly after our wedding.”

She laughed loudly and said shyly.

“I can't wait. It is like the day is standing still?”

“Don't worry. Just fourteen days from now, the world will hear our wedding bell.”

“All right dear.”

“Can we call your parents now?”

“Yes. They are waiting. I spoke with them a few minutes before your arrival.”

“That is good. Call them.”

Denise said, looking agitated. Olivia noticed it and asked.

“You look flustered.”

Denise admitted.

“Yes. I think my Mom and father should do that.”

Olivia showed concern and urged him.

“I understand. But it is nothing serious. You will only introduce yourself and wait for their reactions.”

With her was, Denise became encouraged, and he requested.

“Go ahead and call them. I will do just as you said.”

Olivia called her parents while Denise looked on. The call connected at once, and Olivia spoke.

“Hello, Mom.”

“Olivia, how are you? Is your husband to be around?”

Denise smiled when he knew he was recognized by her family.

“Yes, Mom. Speak with him.”

Olivia handed the phone over to Denise, who collected it and looked at her.

“Hello, Mrs. McGregor. Nice to meet you.”

“Hello son, how are you?”

“I am fine, Mom. And you?”

“I'm fine. Olivia had told me about you. Thank you for being by her side when she had crisis. And thank your mother for harboring her.”

“Don't mention Mom. I'm glad to be of assistance. The wedding is in two weeks time, we hope to see you.”

“Certainty. Speak with my husband, please.”

Denise spoke with Mr. McGregor for a few minutes and the call ended. Olivia, who was exhilarated, gave him a hug after the call ended.

“You are my hero. My parents accepted you without meeting you, you have a good heart.”

“You are my Angel. You cleared and lit up the path for me. That was why I did not stumble. Thank you, my Angel.”

Olivia smiled and announced.

“It is time for lunch, wait for me.”

“All right.”

Olivia walked to the kitchen and walked back to the dinner table after some time, and she announced.

“You can come over. Lunch is ready.”

Denise walked over to the dinner table. He looked at the beautiful food before him and smiled before he commended.

“I'm honored to have you. Thank you so much.”

“You are welcome.”

They ate and chatted over many things.

“What about your wedding accessories, have they arrived?”

“Not yet. Auntie Freya said they would arrive tomorrow.”

“That is good.”

“What about you? Are your wears ready?”

“Almost.”

“Okay. By the way, what color of suit do you like?”

“Do you have any color in mind. Left for me, I will love white. It had always been my idea of a wedding suit.”

“That is my favorite color, too. We will appear on white that day.”

“Yeah. It will be astonishing.”

Then, he got Louis's call.

At Cairo, Egypt.

Louis and his team arrived at Cairo after five hours for the International Property Exhibition, which would commence the next day. He ensured that all his team members were comfortable before, he began to send messages to his family members informing them that he arrived safely. Denise got his message while he was with Olivia.

(Hello big brother. Our trip was fine. I will call you later.)

(Good to hear that. I'm with Angel, would you like to speak with her?)

(No. I need to settle some issues right away. I will speak with her later.)

(It is OK. Take care of yourself.)

The next day, the exhibition began. He was at the opening ceremony, where they met with investors and buyers of properties. During the break, he excused himself and set out to look for Olivia's parents at the Missionary Camps, but his search for them was futile.

“I will continue tomorrow. Nothing is too much for my Olivia.”

He said to himself.

The Following Week. The Bailey Native Home.

Mrs. Julie Bailey Winston, Louis senior sister, had returned from her base to Dover for the Wedding ceremony of his cousin, Denise, one week to the wedding. She came back with wedding accessories of different sizes. Arthur, her father, went to the airport to pick her.

“Father.”

She screamed when she saw her father, who opened her arms to her for an embrace.

“Welcome back, Julie. I hope your trip was not stressful?”

“Not at all, father. My trip was fine.”

“That is good. Let's go.”

“All right, father. How is mom?”

“Your Mom is fine.”

They got back to the Bailey Native Home after an hour drive.

At Nichole's Apartment.

When the news of Julie's arrival got to Freya, she came around to see her with her son, Daniel. She visited her mother's apartment to say hello, but the mother had some issues to discuss with her. She called her to her bedroom before she began to interrogate her.

“Freya.”

“Yes Mom.”

“How did you get the notion that Angel is pregnant?”

Freya explained all that she knew about the story. She reminisced the words of her doctor;

(Mrs. Anderson, there is no cause for alarm. Everything is under control. She needs a lot of rest and make sure she takes her drugs. Let her eat more of fruits and vegetables. When you get home now, give her a hot beverage and let her take a warm bath. Please collect her….)