One last time - Chapter 300

Next day.

Austin mansion.

When Kevin woke up, Silvia was pacing back and forth inside the room, mumbling something.

Rubbing his eyes, Kevin got up and asked, “Babe? What happened?”

When Silvia did not say anything, Kevin frowned and got down from the bed.

“Babe.” Kevin called her out once again but the latter did not say anything.

Walking towards her, Kevin placed her hand on her shoulder and asked, “Sil what happened?”

Clutching onto his shirt, Silvia murmured, “Kev, it’s a big day today. I don’t know what to do. What if I mess things up? What if people don’t like me? What if-”

“Hey, calm down first. What the hell are you thinking early in the morning? What are you panicking about?” Kevin asked.

“I-”

“Come with me.”

Sitting on the edge of the bed, Kevin placed his wife on his lap.

Caressing her back, Kevin asked, “Now tell me what happened?”

Hooking her arms around his neck, Silvia took a deep breath. “I think I’ll mess everything up.”

“Mess up what?” Kevin asked.

“The banquet that you’ve arranged.” Silvia said before groaning in frustration and burying her face in his neck.

She was okay and actually very excited for the banquet until she received a call from Janet which was actually a wake up call for Silvia.

When Janet told her how everyone was going to know that she was the lady boss of Glory Enterprise and Kevin Austin’s wife and how thousands of people were invited for the banquet, reality hit Silvia hard.

How was she going to face them? What if she f.u.c.k.i.e.d up and ruined everything? What if people don’t like her? Silvia’s mind started running wildly forcing her to overthink about the worst consequences.

“What? Where did that come from?” Kevin asked.

Silvia sighed and groaned. “I am scared.”

“What? Are you mad? What are you scared of babe? It’s just a simple banquet.”

“There are more than a thousand people Kev, it’s not simple.” Silvia panicked again.

Appeasing her, Kevin took a deep breath. “Alright, take a few deep breaths and calm down first.”

Silvia nodded her head and started taking deep breaths.

“Better?” Kevin asked.

Silvia nodded her head and sighed.

“I don’t know what happened? Weren’t you fine yesterday? And what are you scared of? We have been married for more than ten months now. This isn’t something new right?” Kevin asked.

“What if I mess up?” Silvia asked.

“So what if you mess up? Did you forget whose banquet this is? It’s your banquet. You can mess it up too.” Kevin said.

Running her fingers through his hair, Silvia asked, “Will I not ruin your image that way?”

Kevin frowned and asked, “Are you out of your mind? Remember one thing Silvia, you are the most important person in my life. I don’t care about my so-called image or status. I am your husband first and Kevin Austin later. Did you understand?” Kevin asked.

When Silvia nodded her head, Kevin added, “And don’t worry about anything because I have you back. If anything happens I am there. Okay?”

Silva smiled and hugged him tightly. “I’ll do my best.”

” I know my wife will rock this.”

…

Jones mansion.

6pm

“Honey are you sure you don’t wanna go?” Grandpa Jones asked.

Grandma Jones shook her head and sighed, “No, I can’t face her.”

Hugging his wife, Grandpa Jones sighed, “Don’t worry, I’ll fix everything.”

“Dad, where are you going?” Sabrina asked.

Grandpa Jones slightly frowned and answered, “Out.”

“But where?” Sabrina asked.

“Sabrina, how many times do you have to tell you not to ask so many questions to someone who is leaving? Will you ever grow up?” Grandma Jones lashed at her daughter.

Sabrina lowered her head and apologised, “I am sorry mom, I was just concerned about dad.”

“Your dad is not a small kid. Go to your room and sit down. You have caused enough trouble for us.” Grandma Jones snapped.

“Your mom is right, go to your room.” Grandpa Jones said before walking out of the mansion.

Sabrina fronwed and pursed her lips. Her father would usually take her side and ask her mother not to scold her but today something different and strange happened.

Frowning deeper, Sabrina started walking towards her room without saying anything.

….

Lisbon hotel.

Dressed a navy blue suit and tie, paired with white shirt and perfectly polished shoes, Kevin was busy checking the security along with Matt.

“I think we are fine but for safety purposes, I have additional 50 men scattered all over.” Matt said.

Kevin nodded his head and said, “Hmm, I want everything to run smoothly.”

“Don’t worry about that.”

Fixing his cuffs, Rocky asked, “Do you think after today, the risk will increase? Will they target us too?”

Kevin shook his head and sighed. “I don’t know.”

No one knew what was going to happen after the banquet but Kevin wanted the people behind SPIRIT to know that Silvia wasn’t someone ordinary whom they could easily bully and drag down. He wanted them to know that Silvia and a backing too.

“Did you call Mr Jones?” Chris asked.

“We couldn’t miss them because we are old business partners.” Though Kevin was reluctant to invite the Jones but he had no other choice.

“The guests are already in, Kevin you should go and get Sil. I’ll go fetch Janet too.”

Kevin nodded his head and left.

….

Inside the banquet Hall.

With her hands wrapped around Richard’s, Emily had a very sweet smile plastered on her face while she greeted Richards colleagues and department heads.

Though she pretended to be talking to other people but her eyes never left the entrance hoping that she would get a glance of Kevin.

“Did you hear that our lady boss is a hospital nurse?” A female employee of Glory asked one of her colleagues.

“Yeah I heard that and I also heard that she is very beautiful.”

“That is so true, I had seen her once in the mall with boss and she was looking so stunning. They look so cute together too.”

Emily’s expression turned sour and she tightened her grip around Richard’s hand making him wince in pain.

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