I Hope You Will Never Regret

On a sunny Saturday morning, the atmosphere at the Martins mansion was lively. The Taylor family was the first guests to arrive. Grandpa Taylor got out of the car and looked at the mansion.

August and Caia walked towards them smiling. She hugged her sister, smiling from ear to ear. Caroline looked at her sister smiling and said, “Your wedding ring is stunning, baby sis. You are glowing, Caia. How is married life?”

Caia smiled brightly and whispered, “Sis, I am loved and pampered. I have been fed thoroughly. Sometimes it becomes difficult even to lift the quilt to cover myself because of exhaustion. I am so happy, big sis.”

Caroline giggled when she heard her baby sister’s words. She was so happy for her. She was praying in her heart for Elizabeth not to interfere in their marriage. Then they walked into the living room, leaving their husbands behind.© 2024 Nôv/el/Dram/a.Org.

Mr Taylor senior patted August back and said, “Your mansion is the epitome of prestige and architectural excellence. I like it a lot. Who designed it?”

August smiled and replied, “Thank you, Uncle Noah. I knew that my marriage with Elizabeth would not last. So, I started designing this house. It has brought nothing but joy to my life. My wife beautifully decorated it.”

Then he ushered Uncle Noah and John to the living room. They were impressed when they saw the interior of the house. The mansion was screaming luxury.

John smiled at his sister-in-law and said, “Sweet Caia, you did a great job. The mansion is beautiful.” Caia smiled sweetly at her brother-in-law and replied, “Thank you, brother-in-law.”

Avery walked to the living room to greet the Taylor family elders. Xavier and Avery slept over to give Aunt Caia support. Gabriella and Portia arrived in the morning.

Avery smiled brightly at Grandpa Taylor and asked, “Grandpa, may I offer you something to drink?” Grandpa Taylor smiled and replied, “Please give me a glass of water, my granddaughter in love.”

Avery went to the kitchen and came back with five bottles of mineral water. Her mother-in-law smiled and said, “The smell from the kitchen makes my mouth salivate. What are you cooking, Sweetheart?”

Avery smiled and replied, “The smell is coming from the entertainment area, Mom. Xavier and others are spit braaiing the pork and the lamb.” Xavier’s friends, Siyabonga and Eric were busy with spit braaiing.

August looked at them and said, “Uncle Noah, let’s go outdoors.” Grandpa nodded his head, then they followed August.

They were greeted by the stunning entertainment area. Overlooking the infinite pool was a large Galvanized steel Gazebo double roof canopy with netting and curtains. It was lavishly decorated with sofas and plants.

There was also a large solid wood dining table in the corner. John whistled; the entertainment area was breathtakingly stunning. They sat on the sofa drinking their water.

When August heard the sound of the car, he took his wife’s hand and walked to the driveway to welcome the guests. Pastor Basil got out of Clayton’s car and started walking towards August and his wife.

August hugged him tightly smiling, “Thank you, Dad, for coming.” Pastor Basil smiled and kissed her daughter-in-law on both cheeks. Clayton and his wife, Hope, greeted the newlyweds with a smile.

August led them to the entertainment area. Hope held Caia’s arm, grinning from ear to ear, and said, “The mansion is beyond beautiful. You have to introduce me to your interior designer.”

Before Caia responded, they heard the sound of the car. Caia excused herself and went outside with August in tow to greet their guests.

Standing beside the red Mercedes-Benz sports car was her best friend, Tammy. She had a big smile on her face. Caia hugged her tightly and said, “Welcome, my dearest friend.”

Then she hugged her beloved husband’s arm and said, “Tammy, this is my husband, August Martins.” She turned to her husband smiling brightly and said, “Hubby, this is my best friend, Tammy. She is like a sister to me.”

August smiled and kissed Tammy on both cheeks. He looked up at her and said, “Nice to finally meet you, Tammy. I heard a lot about you from my lovely wife.”

Tammy smiled brightly and replied, “Pleasure is mine, brother-in-law. When Caia told me that she was married I couldn’t believe my ears. I just came to see the man who had stolen my sister’s heart.”

At that moment, the Evans family, the King family, Keith and his wife, Bridgette, and Xavier’s bodyguard, Wayne, arrive at the new Martins mansion. Xavier had asked him to fetch Mrs Shelton from the hotel.

Suzie got out of the car and walked towards Caia, smiling from ear to ear. She hugged her tightly and said, “When August told us that you have made him a better man, I was overjoyed. May the Lord bless both of you.”

Caia hugged her back and thanked her. Bridgette hugged her and said, “Congratulations, Caia. You are such a beautiful couple.” Caia smiled at Bridgette and replied, “Thank you, Bridgette. How is morning sickness?”

Bridgette brushed her belly and replied smiling, “The morning sickness is gone. I like the meat the most.”

At that moment, Aunt Rose joined them and hugged her niece-in-law. Caia introduced her best friend, Tammy, to them and then ushered them to the house.

When Avery saw her grandmother and the others, she walked towards them grinning from ear to ear. Tammy was stunned by Avery’s beauty.

She took Avery’s hand and said, “You must be Avery. I thought Caia was exaggerating when she told me that you are the most gorgeous girl she had ever seen. You are such a sweet child.

I wish my twelve-year-old stepdaughter was as sweet as you. Thank you for the support you have given my friend.” Caia introduced Tammy to Avery, then they went to the entertainment area.

After lunch, Avery smiled and said, “It’s time for the gifts.” Xavier took the box to his wife. Avery opened the box. Nestled in the box was Le Creuset cookware.

There was a Flame Signature Round Cast Iron Casserole. Avery bought them in different sizes. It was a set of four. People gasped when they saw the gift. It was stunning.

Her mother-in-law stood up, and Xavier placed the box in front of her. Her mother-in-law smiled and said, “When I saw this robot I thought of you, baby sis.”

Then she opened the box. Sitting in the box was a Smart Robot Vacuum Cleaner and Mop.

Aunt Rose and Suzie couldn’t believe their eyes that there was a robot that could vacuum and mop the house. Aunt Rose whispered to Suzie and said, “We are not young anymore, we must buy our own robots to clean the house.

Hope gifted them an 8. 5L Vortex Plus Versazone 8-in-1 Airfryer with Clearcook Window.

Aunt Rose gifted them a set of four white Carrol Boyes Organic Dinner Plates and a set of four white Organic Side Plates.

Xavier placed a box labeled Smeg in front of his Godmother. Sitting quietly in the box were a Red Espresso Coffee Machine, a Red Kettle, and a Red toaster.

Then it was Suzie’s turn, she smiled and said, “When my God granddaughter told me about her father’s housewarming party, I decided to buy bed linen for them.” It was an exquisite and luxurious Frette Bed Linen.

Tammy stood up smiling and said, “When you feel cold, my friend. Just cover my brother-in-law and yourself with this cashmere throw.” Then she gave them the Diptyque Scented candle and a silver picture frame.

Gabriella gifted them with the white dinner plates and a tea set. Portia smiled brightly and said, “Aunt Caia, when I saw these silk satin sheets I thought of you.” Everyone laughed because the silk satin sheets were slippery.

Last but not least, it was Bridgette’s turn. She smiled at them and said, “The first brush, paint, and sketchbook I had was bought by Uncle August.

When Avery told me about the housewarming party, I felt that the befitting gift would be a painting.”

She gave them a painting of the two of them dancing at her wedding ceremony. They were looking at each other with eyes full of love. It was a beautiful painting, evoking the emotions of love.