I Hope You Will Never Regret

Mr Martins went to his son’s villa. He wanted to tell him about Aunt Rose and Hope’s matter. He didn’t want his son to hear the news from anyone else. Even though Aiden was not close to Aunt Rose, she was still his Grandma.

When he arrived at his son’s villa, Aiden was on the phone talking to his mother. Aiden looked at his father. Then he said, “Mom, I have to run. I will talk to you later.” Then they hung up.

He smiled at his father and said, “Dad, Mom indicated that they will be driving back on Sunday morning.”

His father nodded his head and said, “Son, I have good news. Grandma Rose had accepted Hope as her daughter. Please try to show little respect towards them.”

Aiden looked at his father expressionless and asked, “I don’t understand, Daddy. Why now? Does she feel threatened by Lily?” Aunt Rose had nothing to do with him. His mother told him that she was not blood-related to his father.

His father shook his head and replied, “Why would she be threatened by Lily? Is Lily the Martins’ daughter? Hope is about to get married to Clayton. Hence, she wanted to have a mother figure to support her.

We will be having a welcoming banquet for your Aunt Hope on Friday evening. I would be happy if you could support your grandmother. Sleep tight, Son.” Aiden bade his father goodnight. Then his father left.ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

Aiden was fuming with anger; he took his phone and dialed his mother’s number. When it was connected, he said, “Mom, you won’t believe what just happened. Dad told me that Aunt Rose had accepted Hope as her daughter. I think she felt threatened by Lily.”

His mother was so shocked when she heard the news. It was clear that Hope was coveting the Martins’ wealth. She felt that her son’s inheritance was at stake. His mother was fuming with anger and replied, “Aiden, let me talk to your father first.” Then they hung up.

Mrs Martins quickly dialed her husband’s number. When it was connected, she said, “August, is it true that Hope is Aunt Rose’s daughter?” August’s face darkened and replied, “It’s none of your business, Elizabeth.” Then he dropped the phone.

Mrs Martins was fuming with anger. Her husband didn’t consult her before accepting Hope as his cousin. Was she not a member of the Martins family anymore? Her heart was overwhelmed with bitterness. She decided to block her husband’s phone number.

In the meantime, Clayton was at Avery’s villa. He was grinning from ear to ear at Avery and the twins, “I need a favour. Do you mind playing something for me when I’m proposing to the love of my life?”

Avery smiled brightly at Uncle Clayton and replied, “Leave that to us, we will perform well.” Clayton thanked them, and then he left smiling.

The following morning, Butler Bruce and Aunt Rose went to Home Affairs to register their marriage. Hope was over the moon. She hugged Butler Bruce and said, “Congratulations Daddy, I am so happy for you.”

Butler Bruce was grinning from ear to ear, he was really happy. His nephew-in-law, August, invited everyone for lunch to celebrate their marriage.

Suzie was overjoyed. She hugged her best friend and said, “Congratulations, my dearest sister. May the good Lord bless your marriage and may you grow old together.”

Rose smiled brightly and replied, “Thank you so much my dearest sis. The Lord has really surprised me. Yesterday, I didn’t have a husband or a daughter. The Lord really has a sense of humour. I am so grateful to the man above.”

After lunch, Butler Bruce and his wife, Rose, were sitting in the living room with Hope. Her mother looked at her with gentle eyes and said, “My beautiful daughter, which last name do you want to take, Walker or King?”

Hope had a good relationship with Butler Bruce. She smiled and replied, “I love and respect Daddy a lot and I would like to take his last name. He is a good man, and I am proud to be called his daughter.”

Her father walked to her and hugged her tightly. He was very happy. The Lord had blessed him with a wife and a daughter. The family of three hugged each other, grinning from ear to ear.

Hope was thanking the Lord for blessing her with two beautiful souls. Her parents went to the bedroom to rest.

Bridgette had made a booking at His Goodness Resort Beauty Spa for 2 pm. Clayton had told her that he would be proposing to Hope that evening. So, she decided to take her to the Beauty Spa.

Aunt Bridgette walked to Avery’s villa smiling and said, “Sweetheart, let’s go to the Beauty Spa to make ourselves beautiful.”

Avery nodded her head and replied, “I have knots on my shoulders, and maybe the massage will help me to relax. Are we taking Aunt Hope with us?”

Aunt Bridgette nodded her head and replied, “Yes, let’s go and fetch her.” They found Hope sitting on the balcony in a daze. She was reminiscing about the past.

Bridgette smiled brightly and said, “Hope, please come with us to the Beauty Spa. You have to be pretty for Clayton.”

Hope smiled and replied, “That’s a great idea, Bridgette. I am so stressed; Clayton told me that his parents are coming here today. What if they despise me because of my background?”

Avery hugged Aunt Hope and said, “If they looked down on you, it means they don’t deserve you. Also, Uncle Clayton will never allow his parents to hurt you. He loves you so dearly.”

Bridgette nodded her head and said, “I heard that Clayton is coming from a good family. His mother is a kind-hearted woman. Do you think Clayton will allow his family to bully you?” Hope shook her head, then they went to the Beauty Spa.

Clayton left early in the morning to fetch his parents. They arrived at His Goodness Resort just after lunch. After the Hayes family had settled down, Clayton went to his in-laws’ villa.

He greeted his father-in-law and mother-in-law with respect and said, “Dad, Mom, I will bring my parents to meet you after they have rested.

I love your daughter very much and I want her to be my wife. The reason I am here is to ask for her hand in marriage.”

Mr King looked at his son-in-law and replied, “You are a good man, Clayton, and I trust you that you will treat my daughter well. I give you my blessing. My wife, what do you think?”

Mrs King smiled brightly and replied, “I give you my blessing too, my son. When are you going to propose?” Clayton told them that he was planning to propose tonight during dinner.

Mrs King was so happy and asked, “How do you feel about having an engagement banquet this coming weekend?” Clayton smiled broadly and replied, “Wow, that will be great, Mom. Thank you. I will bring my family around 5 pm, Dad.” Then he left.