I Hope You Will Never Regret

On Saturday morning, the weather was beautiful. The sky was bright and clear. Avery looked at the cloudless sky and smiled. It melted her heart. It was as if the heavens were congratulating Aunt Hope and Uncle Clayton on their new journey.

She went to her brothers’ bedrooms to wake them up. She walked to Logan’s bedroom and knocked on the door. Then she opened the door. Logan was fast asleep. She called his name and shook him until he opened his eyes.

Logan rubbed his eyes and asked, “What time is it, big sis?” Avery told him that it was 7:30 am. He jumped out of bed and rushed to the bathroom.

Fortunately, Ethan was already up. He was taking a shower in the bathroom. Avery walked to the living room and waited for them.

After 8 am, Avery and her brothers went to the restaurant to eat. Avery greeted everyone politely with a smile. She was about to sit down beside Aunt Bridgette when Aunt Caroline called her.

Avery walked towards her smiling. Aunt Caroline asked her to sit between her and Uncle John. Aunt Caroline wished she had two sons; she would like to have Avery as her daughter-in-law.Content from NôvelDr(a)ma.Org.

She looked at Avery with gentle eyes and said, “I was shocked when your father told me that you were accepted at KZN University for Medicine, I thought you were doing Grade 9.”

Avery smiled sweetly at Aunt Caroline and replied, “I have delayed Aunt Bridge for too long, Auntie. She is an amazing artist and I feel guilty seeing her accompanying me all this time.”

Aunt Caroline smiled and said, “You are such a good child, Avery. I wish you all the best with your studies.” The good Lord had blessed Avery with beauty and brains.

Avery thanked her, and then she took a plate to dish for herself. Chef Ambrose smiled at her and gave her a plate full of her favourite food. She smiled sweetly at him and started eating.

Since the engagement banquet was starting at 10 am, they didn’t spend too much time at the restaurant. They went back to their villas to prepare for the engagement banquet.

Avery walked to the closet, took the dress from its suit cover, and started dressing up. Aunt Joy had prepared an elegant custom-made blue knee-high dress for her. She was showing off her stunning long legs.

Her skin was delicate and flawless, she didn’t need make-up. Her natural beauty was soul-stirring.

Logan whistled when he saw her and said, “You are stunning, big sis. I want to hide you.” Avery giggled and said, “Thank you, my dearest brother. You look handsome as well. Don’t you want to have a handsome brother-in-law?”

Logan was wearing a custom-made navy suit. He shook his head and said, “No one deserves you.” Avery was shocked when she heard Logan’s words, but at the same time, she felt warm in her heart.

Avery pouted her mouth and asked, “Do you want me to stay with Aunt Elizabeth for the rest of my life?” Logan shook his head and replied, “Not really. Are you not moving out next year?”

Avery shook her head and replied, “I am not moving out. I will never leave my father alone with wolves. I will make sure that I spend every university holiday at home.”

At that moment, Ethan walked towards them. He was wearing a wine-red custom-made suit. Avery smiled and said, “You look dashing, my dearest brother.” Ethan smiled broadly and replied, “You are not bad yourself, big sis.”

A few minutes later, they went to Aunt Bridgette’s villa to fetch her. She was waiting for them. She smiled brightly when she saw them and praised them. Aunt Bridgette looked stunning in a long red gown. She had applied light makeup on her face.

Then they went to the venue. It was lavishly decorated with fresh flowers. Mr Martins had invited his senior management and his business partners to attend his cousin’s engagement banquet. The photographer was taking photos of the guests and the venue.

Clayton’s parents and Hope’s parents were at the door receiving the guests. Mrs Hayes and Mrs Kings were dressed elegantly in their custom-made dresses. Mr Hayes and Mr King were wearing black and gray suits respectively.

The DJ was playing soft music. Pastor Basil was standing on the stage waiting for the couple. The couple made their entrance into the venue. Hope was holding Clayton’s arm, smiling sweetly at him.

She was wearing an elegant custom-made champagne gown. It showed her curvaceous body and slim figure. Her make-up was exquisite and impeccable. Clayton was wearing a custom-made beige suit. They were stunning.

They stood before Pastor Basil. He asked the guests to stand, and he smiled at the couple. Then he prayed over them and blessed them. The couple went to the main table.

Mrs Hayes was over the moon. She kissed her future daughter-in-law and hugged her tightly. Mr King was smiling from ear to ear. He shook his son-in-law’s hand and patted his back.

Mr Martins approached them smiling, then he gave them a set of keys. He had promised Clayton that should he win Hope’s heart he would give him a mansion.

He kissed his cousin and shook his cousin-in-law’s hand and said, “Go and start your own family.” They thanked him for his generous gift.

Other guests gave them so many gifts. Mr Martins had hired the famous pianist, Zach Badu, to play at the engagement banquet. The couple danced and the guests had a great time.

Clayton and Hope toasted each table with non-alcoholic wine. A few minutes later, the waiters brought the food in the venue and it was delicious.

The couple thanked their parents, especially their cousin, Mr Martins, for everything he had done for them. Also, they thanked the guests for their generous gifts.

Around 2 pm, the guests started leaving. Aunt Caroline was holding Avery’s hands smiling and said, “Call me should you need anything.” Avery smiled sweetly at her and nodded her head.

Aunt Caroline hugged her tightly, then she walked to the car. Avery waved at her, then Uncle Taylor drove his car away. Caroline looked at her husband and said, “I wish I had two sons.”

John laughed out loud and replied, “Do you want Avery to be your daughter-in-law?” Caroline nodded her head and said, “Bridgette has raised her very well. I like her very much.”

John nodded his head, he felt that Avery was compatible with his son, Xavier Taylor. However, nothing could be done because Xavier had married Valencia Moore.

Even his father, Noah Taylor, wanted Avery to be his granddaughter-in-law, but he stopped himself because he promised his precious grandson that he would never interfere in his love life.