Telling the Family (1)

29 December, Military Hospital, Military Base, City K

Upon Matthew exiting her room, Lexi knew that until the medical staff determined that she ready for discharge she was stuck here in the military hospital. While she wanted to be sent to the public hospital, she was not that stupid to rip out her drip and storm out to take herself to the public hospital. Even if she was that mad, she was aware that she would be unlikely to get far as Matthew would have told people to stop her.

Pondering the past, taking into account what Matthew had said, Lexi had to acknowledge to herself that she had helped create the situation that she was now in with the commitments she made to Matthew. At the time she thought they would come to be quickly. However her pregnancy changed the situation, and despite she now knowing her marriage to Richard was invalid, she had lived through the hell that was that relationship. Matthew could have stopped that and failed to do so, and for that simple fact he deserved to pay.

Pausing, Lexi knew that she wanted to express her displeasure of the whole situation at Matthew when he returned. How dare he allow that marriage ceremony to go ahead without ensuring that she understood the reality of the situation and use that to impose restrictions on her. Looking around, the only thing that she could see that she could throw at him was a pillow. While it would cause no harm, at least it would let her express her displeasure at the situation.

On hearing the door start to open, Lexi pulled a pillow out from behind her and as soon as she saw movement coming in she threw it with as much strength as she could muster at the person walking in, while yelling, "Matthew Rong, you b*stard."

Matthew swatted the pillow with a smile on his face. That action let him know she was processing the reality of their situation. It was not the emotion that he wanted, but at least it was some emotion driven by the situation.

From behind him, John Nang saw Lexi's action, and quickly said "Lexi, Lexi, Lexi. You are a mother and what would my godson think if he heard you."

As soon as they had entered the room and shut the door behind them, Lexi responded "John tell this idiot he is dreaming about us being married. You need to get me out of here as soon as Chester and Phillip arrive."

"Lexi from what I have been informed, and before you ask not just from this idiot," with that John pointed at Matthew, which drew a little bit of laughter from Lexi, and Matthew glared at John. "As it was a religious ceremony, and given that I have seen the documents that confirm that all the other necessary elements had been completed before it occurred it is a recognised military marriage, despite the recent changes in the law."

Lexi looked at John, how had he seen the documents.

Seeing the confusion on Lexi's face John continued "I have relevant clearance, and in the circumstances have been able to see Matthew's file to confirm the information so I could explain the situation to you."

"Damn it John, you are my friend and are meant to help me."

"Lexi I cannot undo what has been done. Knowing what I know now, and what I observed at the time of your and Matthew's relationship you would have done all the pre-requisites freely. You need to give this time, and if it does not work, I will do everything to make sure you get a divorce."

"John do not promise what you cannot deliver," said Matthew.

"Do not press me Matthew, I know your secrets and I will tell people them if I need to, to get you to agree. And before you say anything you can spill what you know about me. I do not care, but this is something that I can make sure you do."

Lexi looked at the two of them, and they both knew something about the other, and John was willing to spill what he knew to help her. He was definitely a true friend, and that was what was needed.

"Lexi, and do not ask, I know the law relating to military marriages. Do not ask me to help you to live apart or anything like that as I do not want to face the consequences. And I will tell your all our friends, your brothers and Phillip the same."

"Spoilsport, you read my mind."

Before anyone could say anything there was a knock on the door. Matthew headed over and was quietly informed of Phillip, Chester, Andrew and Dominic's arrival, and he told the guards to show them in. A couple of minutes later, the four of them walked into the room. Matthew was simply glad that John was here, as he could explain things without revealing too much.

As Phillip was in Matthew could see now much his disappearance had impacted him. Moving over he carefully took Phillip into his arms giving him a hug and quietly saying "Sorry for worrying you Phillip. We did not mean to."

"Matthew, you are in the military, I know there are risks but this scared me."

"Matthew, you scared my fiancé and dragged my sister into whatever happened. You think I am going to forgive you as easier as your brother will. He wants you safe, and nothing else matters. I want you safe, but I want an explanation."

Andrew added "Me too Matthew, and it better be appropriate for Dominic to hear."

In the interim Lexi, had with John's help gotten Dominic up onto the bed, and was cuddling him. With some of the worst things that happened while they were captive, this was something that she never thought would happen again.

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