I Hope You Will Never Regret

On Friday after work, Xavier drove his wife to the new Martins mansion. His father-in-law and Aunt Caia were over the moon when they saw them. Pastor Basil, the Shelton family, the King family, and the Evans family were already there.

The atmosphere was lively. Xavier and Avery were hugged and kissed. Aunt Rose was cooking in the kitchen. Avery smiled brightly at her and said, “Grandma, the food smells delicious.”

Her grandmother smiled and replied, “I am cooking your favourite food, lamb stew, and steamed bread.” Avery hugged her grandmother and said, “Thank you, Grandma.”

On Saturday morning, Avery walked up early and sat on her balcony. She was thanking the Lord for blessing her with her father. He was her safe harbour.

She also thanked the Lord for blessing her with the Taylor family, especially her loving husband.

She used to read about that kind of love from romance novels. She thought it didn’t exist. Her heart was full of gratitude for what the Lord had done in her life.

Mr Martins had invited the Martins Group senior managers to his daughter’s engagement banquet and her wedding ceremony.

At 7 am, the styling team from the Restoration Group arrived at the Martins mansion. Shortly afterwards, Joy Dube arrived with her two assistants carrying elegant custom-made gowns.© 2024 Nôv/el/Dram/a.Org.

After the styling team finished preparing Avery, she was as stunning as a fairy. Aunt Joy helped her with the elegant off-the-shoulder blush pink gown with a trumpet silhouette. It accentuated her slim figure.

At 9 am, Pastor Basil led the Martins family and friends to prayer, then they walked towards the driveway. They were greeted by ten sleek Koenigsegg Gemera silhouettes.

Ethan and Logan couldn’t contain their excitement. Ethan’s eyes were as big as saucers. He wished he had a driver’s license.

Unfortunately, he was just fourteen years old. Their father opened the car doors, and they sat in the back seat and waited for their parents.

Siyabonga was in the same boat. He circled the car with a grin on his face. It was the most beautiful car he had ever seen.

He opened the doors for Pastor Basil. The luxurious interior was a sight to behold. Then he walked to the driver’s side. He looked at Pastor Basil and said, “I trust the Lord that one day He will bless me with this car.”

Pastor Basil smiled and replied, “Nothing is impossible with the Lord if you believe.” Siyabonga nodded his head and said, “I will put a seed on the ground and I will name it ‘Koenigsegg Gemera seed’.

Pastor Basil looked at the young man smiling and said, “The Lord will come through for you, Son, because He watches over His word to perform it.”

Everyone was sitting in their cars waiting for Mr Martins to lead the way. However, he was standing outside the car calling his son, Aiden. He tried several times, but it went straight to voicemail.

Mr Martins walked to Eric’s car and said, “Portia, please drive the car that was supposed to be driven by Aiden. It is clear to me that he went straight to the venue.”

Portia got out of the car smiling from ear to ear. She went to the Stone family car and said, “Gabriella, let’s go together.” Gabriella smiled at her parents, then she got out of the car.

The convoy of ten sleek Koenigsegg Gemera luxury cars drove to His Glory Hotel. They arrived at the hotel at 9:15.

The Taylor family and friends were already there waiting for them in the parking lot. They were sitting in their luxurious Maybach cars. They couldn’t believe their eyes when they saw the Martins’ family convoy.

Xavier got out of his car and walked towards his wife’s car. He was handsome in a custom-made three-piece olive green suit, white shirt and blush pink tie.

Avery looked at him in a daze. Her husband took her breath away. She got out of the car and walked towards him. She flashed him a dazzling smile and said, “You took my breath away with your handsomeness, my love.”

Xavier took her in his arms, grinning from ear to ear and replied, “Thank you, my stunning wife. You are so gorgeous. Wow, your cars are a work of art.” Then he kissed her on top of her head.

Ross and Hunter also got out of their cars to look for their girlfriends. Hunter took his lovely girlfriend, Portia, in his arms and said, “You are so beautiful, Sweetheart. This car suits you a lot.” Portia smiled sweetly and thanked him.

Hunter had already introduced Portia to his grandfather. Grandpa Woods was satisfied with his granddaughter-in-law. As a greeting gift, he gave her a heirloom blue diamond necklace with a matching pair of earrings.

August and Caia greeted Mr Taylor Senior and his friends, then they greeted the Ford family.

They arrived on Thursday to attend their grandson’s engagement banquet. Also, they were looking forward to meeting their brand-new son-in-law.

A few minutes later, August ushered everyone into the hotel. The venue was lavishly decorated. Outside the venue, there was Xavier and Avery’s photo.

August and his wife, Caia, stood by the door to greet the guests. They were joined by John and his wife, Caroline.

The guests started coming in their tuxedos and stunning dresses. They were beaming with joy. They handed their gifts to them.

Among them, there was Avery’s friend, the Australian photographer, Sydney. He was carrying his camera to capture stunning photos of Avery and her handsome husband. Ben, the reporter, was there as well. He was invited by Mr Taylor senior.

The Taylor Group and the Restoration Group senior managers were invited to the engagement banquet and the wedding ceremony. Xavier also invited the Everlasting Group Founder, Mr Moss, and his wife.

Reece Ford was standing on the stage with the microphone in his hand. He was so happy for his nephew and his niece. The DJ was playing romantic music softly.

He smiled brightly and said, “Welcome to the engagement banquet of the most important people in my life, my precious nephew, Xavier, and my gorgeous niece, Avery.” Then he invited Pastor Basil to the stage.

At that moment, the Pop singer, Isaac Lewis and Ethan started singing a love song. Then Xavier and Avery entered the venue hand in hand. They stood in front of Pastor Basil beaming with joy.

Pastor Basil prayed over them and blessed them. They went to the Taylor family table. They toasted their grandfather and their parents. Then they went to each table and toasted the guests.

Avery was surprised to see her brother, Aiden, sitting at the back because their father had reserved a place for him at the family table.

She looked at him and asked, “Big brother, why are you sitting at the back? I thought you wouldn’t come.”

Aiden shrugged his shoulders and replied, “I was waiting for our mother. I thought it would be awkward for her since she had divorced Dad.

It is clear to me that she is no longer coming. Maybe her beloved niece, Lily, forbade her to come.”

Avery had a faint smile on her face and said, “I think this has nothing to do with Lily. Aunt Elizabeth indicated that whether I live or die had nothing to do with her. I think it was going to be a bitter pill to swallow to see me and Xavier happy.”

Unbeknownst to them, Aunt Elizabeth didn’t attend Avery’s engagement banquet because Lily tore up the wedding invitation card before she read it. She wasn’t aware that today was her daughter’s engagement banquet.