Embrace Love's
Ch 127's. Decisions

Catalina looked at Claude with wide eyes. The man came to her and told her about Vincent finally getting married to Joanna.

"When did they do it?" ask Catalina.

"Yesterday night."

"God ... Although I'm not really surprised. Vincent loves Yoan very much. And vice versa."

"Yes .. they haven't been home till tonight,"

"Let them enjoy their honeymoon" Catalina said with a laugh. Then he remembered another wedding that would take place tomorrow.

"Are you busy tomorrow, Claude?"

"No. What's up?"

"You wanna accompany me?"

"Where?"

"Mmc ... Mary's getting married."

Claude fell silent, looking towards Mary's closed door.

"He's restless. Confined to a room after announcing his decision to accept Alric's proposal."

Claude took a deep breath, then reached out to hold Catalina's hand.

"He'll be fine, Alric will be nice to him. I'm sure of it."

"I know ... it's just .. The cruel impression on her was somehow not easily erased from my mind."

"You remember our first meeting? You also felt I was cruel and cold back then didn't you? Now you're getting married to this cold, cruel man. Let the same thing happen to Mary. Let time give him the answer. I'm sure Alric will look after and love Mary and the baby."

"I hope so ...."

"Cat .. are you aware of it? We are the first couple to announce we are getting married. It looks like it will be the last one to get married. Joanna .. and now Mary ...."

Catalina smiled, pinching her finger link on Claude's hand.

"You're right ..." said Catalina, leaning her head against Claude's shoulder.

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"You promised to live it with a clear mind and a calm heart. Give him a chance ..." Serge whispered into Marylin's ear. A loving hug he gave to his recently married friend.

Marylin nodded her head. He twirled restlessly a single diamond ring that was now coiled around his ring finger.

Then Catalina arrived before her brother. Hugging and encouraging.

"I'll visit you. The Lucca Mansion isn't far away." whispered Catalina, knowing her brother urgently needed support. Mary's heart still felt a little afraid of the new life she had to live with her status as a wife.

"I'll drive her to Lucca's mansion often" Claude, who was standing next to the two brothers, said a line that made Mary smile thankfully.

"thank you. I'd appreciate it."

"No problem, Mary ... Serge will often be outside the apartment because of his work. You're also married and will be living with Annete in Lucca's mansion. So Catty's gonna come back to live with us at Bernard's mansion. I won't let him live alone in the apartment. So, I can take her to your place anytime when I'm not working."

Catalina raised both eyebrows.

" Claude .. since when did you make that decision?"

Claude smiled broadly. "Since Mary and Alric's marriage was declared legal, Catty dear."

Alric glanced at Mary who was standing with Claude, Catalina and Serge. They're still in the civil records office. At Mary's request, their marriage was finally held there. Despite the objections, Alric could not refuse. She did not want Mary to cancel their marriage just because she did not agree to the venue of the wedding.

"Mom .. You're coming with us right now, aren't you?" whispered Alric quietly. Annete stood beside him.

"Get used to call me Ann from now on, Alric!" hissing Annete.

Diego smiled slightly at Annete's words. Made Annete squint at him.

"You're also Diego Baldassare! Call me Ann, not Madam!"

"Don't do anything that makes him uncomfortable, Alric. I will watch over you" whispered Annete with a big smile.

Alric looked at Mary who was wearing a knee-length black dress. If he had not asked Serge to force Mary to wear a set of jewelry that he had prepared, then Mary would have looked like she was going to the funeral, not to her own wedding. Then suddenly Mary glanced and stared at Alric. An instant smile Alric sungged his lips for the woman. But as quickly as lightning Mary averted her gaze. Alric took a deep breath and exhaled slowly.

Diego who noticed that finally commented.

"Your life will be colorful after this, sir."

"You're absolutely right, Diego. Not only is it colorful, this guy's life will be turned upside down after this." Annete covered his mouth with a palm, trying to muffle the sound of his stifled laughter. Annete felt happy for his son, also feeling happy because he would be able to be with his future grandchildren from now on.

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"Come, sweetie." Annete guides Mary, taking Mary through the spacious hall of the Lucca mansion and up to the top floor.

"Ann .. You know the direction. You ever lived here?"

"Yes .. for some time ...."

They arrive in a room, Annete opens and invites Mary in. Spacious room shades of white and blue, a king-size bed is in the middle of the room, then leads to the balcony outside, there is a set of sofas to relax. Mary continued walking and arrived to the sliding door on the balcony. He pushed the door open, then went out and stood on the balcony.

"Mary .. take a break," Annete suggested.

"Ann ... Where's your room?"

"I'm downstairs Mary. My old legs will be miserable if I go up and down stairs too often."

"Then ... I'm moving downstairs too."

"Darling .. where can it be. Whatever happens between you, you still have to keep your husband's authority in front of his workers. Especially the servants in this house. They'll gossip if they know you're sleeping downstairs and Alric's upstairs. If it's in this room, because it's side by side with Alric's room, they'll understand. Because it was common for their Master and Madam to have their own rooms before. Adjoining room." Annete makes excuses. Though all the servants in this mansion are new servants. But he had made sure, they knew and obeyed the strict rules of the Lion mansion, to always avoid gossiping. Especially regarding their Master and Madam. If caught, they will soon be fired by Gray, the butler of the Lion mansion who has served the Lucca family for a long time.

"Can't my room be in the other hallway ...."

"Mary, it's the same as asking you to move downstairs .. What are you worried about? Alric promised to do anything for your convenience. He won't do anything you don't want."

Mary smiled wryly. No he denied his heart was still a bit afraid of living all this.

"I'm right here. Be rested. You need power for tonight."

"Does he have to do the party?"

" Just a little party, honey. Invite some of his employees and important people who are often related and related to Lucca family and company. Alric doesn't want his wife to go unrecognized. This shows that she's really Mary, announcing that she's married, introducing that you're her."

"Not much, is it?"

"Until I don't. Just a few people. And of course tonight Serge will be there, Catalina and Claude. Joanna won't be there, because she still hasn't come home with Vincent. Simon ... Alric refused to invite her, ", Annete said with a big grin.

Mary was heard exhaling deeply, then she turned around, walked towards the sofa and sat down.

"I want to see my room first, can I go?" ask Annete. Mary nodded, then stared as Annete passed her and went towards the door. The woman came out and shut the door.

Mary stroked her stomach. The bulge under his navel was palpable when he stroked that part of his stomach. Soon the pretty dress like the black dress she was wearing now would no longer be able to wear. If you remember her pregnancy when Leon first, then her body will be widened and large.

I'll look like a big, shapeless water barrel. I hope that by then, I can make that guy uncomfortable being at home and doing his job outside the house for days. I'd rather just be with Annete here.

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