FAMILY VISIT AFTER A LONG TIME.

Imperial City in Edward Mansion at early noon,

Butler lee came into the hall where Mr. Edward, Elona, Aisha, Fredrick, and Stephen were sitting discussing some matters and chatting around.

Butler lee announced, " Someone from the company has come to meet the first young master Alex".

Fredrick nodded and said, " Let him in".

Elona asked, " Isn't Alex on a day off today? So why does someone from corporations come looking for him at home?".

Aisha replied, " As you know sister...this child of mine, he's always working even on his office leave. I am tired of him".

Elona said, " Even though Alex is busy but he still gives time to his family. Look at my son. He doesn't even bother to give me a call. I even wonder if he really is my son".

"If I'm not your child then who is?".

Surprised by the voice of the person, everyone turned back to take a look at the person. The man in his mid 20's strode towards where everyone was sitting.

He back hugged Elona who was sitting on the couch beside her husband as he said, " How could I not miss my beautiful lovely mother? That too when I love you a lot".

Elona shrugged off Louis as she replied, " Love? In all these three months despite being in the same city, you can't even give a call to your family?".

Louis who came in front and sat beside his grandpa asked, " Mother didn't I call two days ago?".

Elona replied, " You called just to ask for your childhood room decor. Do you even bother about anything except work?".

Louis held his both ears in his hands and said with a puppy look, " I'm really sorry mother....I was busy with work".

Elona shook her head as she said, " Don't talk to me. Are you so busy that you don't even have a second to just talk with your mother?".

Fredrick tried to confront Louis, " Now leave it dear....he's saying sorry already. He must be really busy with all the office work. With all that he has to do cosplay as an intern too. It must be quite tiring for him".

Mr. Edward who was sitting just beside Louis asked him, " What brought my grandson suddenly home?" as he patted his back.

Louis smiled and replied, " I was missing my handsome and youthful grandpa so I came running to meet you'll ".

Mr. Edward chuckled as he commented, " This young man sure knows how to use sugar-coated words".

Stephen who was there inquired, " What about your mission? Won't it be suspicious for you as an intern coming here?".

"It's fine father. He can just say that I called him for some office work. He's working on a project with me as an assistant so there's nothing to be suspicious of", said Alex who just came down from his room and strode towards his family where they were sitting and accompanied them too.

Aisha said, " That's a relief then. Finally we have both of our elder sons at home who are always busy at work".

Friedrick asked, " How's work?".

Alex replied, " Till now we're almost done. Just waiting for the right time to end the game".

Elona said, " Why do you'll men always talk about office matters? When you're at home you should talk about homely matters or spend time with your family members not by discussing your projects and meetings".

Stephen replied, " Sister in law we're just asking these kids cause they don't tell us anything about their plan".

Aisha said, " Sister is right. Don't talk about work matters at home".

Mr. Edward confronted too, " My daughter in laws' words make sense. You should treasure your family more than your work. And just leaving the office matters to these young people. I'm sure my grandsons will do a great job. So trust them".

Mr. Edward's words were like royal decree so no one said anything. Soon after butler lee came and informed all that the lunch has been prepared.

........

The food was served in the dining hall as everyone sat on their respective chairs to have lunch. Louis who looked around asked, " Where are my little birdie and cute candy sister?".

Aisha replied, " Hailey went for her internship job and Ray has gone for his college".

Louis who was surprised as well as amazed at the same time asked, " My cute little sister got herself a job?".

Mr. Edward nodded as he said with pride, " She's working really hard for her career".

Louis commented, " My younger siblings have really grown up a lot".

As they were all eating peacefully....suddenly Elona asked, " Tell me when are you bringing me a daughter-in-law?".

Louis coughed after hearing his mother and Alex pass the water to him. Louis drank some water and then looked at his mother as he asked, " Why do you need a daughter-in-law in so much hurry?".

Elona replied, " Of course, I need a daughter-in-law to make you stay at home and spend time with your family".

Louis asked, " Mother is that even a reason?".

Aisha confronted, " Of course it is. See your father and your uncle do listen to us when we tell them to stay at home. So you too need someone who can make you stay at home".

Louis looked at his father and uncle.....and they both just nodded silently to agree with their wives.

Aisha asked as she looked at her son in front of her, " Alex when are you bringing me a daughter-in-law?".

Alex almost choked on his food and soon Louis who was sitting just beside him passed the water to him. Alex replied, " Mother why are you talking about my marriage here? Wasn't the topic on Louis?".

Stephen said, " It was for both of you young people".

Aisha said, " So both of you get a decent woman and then get married as soon as possible".

Louis replied, " Okay we understand so please let's not talk about this marriage thing further".

Mr. Edward said, " I'm sure my grandsons will find the women they love and get married so let's trust them".

As they were eating.....Elona called both of them and they looked at her to know what she was about to say as it looked that she was going to say something serious.

Elona said, " Alex and Louis when you meet a woman....to hide their love, some men act mean and act pridefully. That's wrong".

Louis commented, "Why to be mean to the woman you love? You need to give them everything and treat her well. And loving her won't be enough".

She continued, " There are guys who act opposite. They don't have the courage to say their feelings but they really like them".

Alex commented, " Is that a man?".

Louis too agreed, " Yeah, that's what I mean. Right?".

Elona said, " Seems like both of you know it well. So treat your woman better and love her a lot".

Both of them just nodded and everyone continued eating.

.........

After having lunch Mr. Edward called Louis to his room. Sitting on the couch where only two of them are in the room Mr. Edward asked, " How is my granddaughter-in-law doing? Do you trouble her?".

Louis smiled, " What do you mean trouble grandpa? Why would I trouble my own wife?".

Mr. Edward said, " That's great then".

He further asked, " Until when do I have to wait just to meet my granddaughter-in-law?".

Louis replied as he assured, " Just a few days more grandpa. As Alex said we are almost done and just waiting for the right time. As soon as my work is done....I'll make sure to introduce her to all family members".

Mr. Edward said, " Hmm. Do it fast. What about the child? Is he feeling better?".

Louis replied, " His surgery was successful and he's recovering well. He'll be discharging this evening so we'll be taking him home today".

Mr. Edward said, " I asked Andrew and came to know that it was really a hard surgery, to begin with, but your wife handled it well even though it was her first time dealing with such a case. That's really impressive of my granddaughter-in-law".

Louis shocked asked, " Uncle? How did you ask him? Did grandpa go to the hospital?".

Mr. Edward replied, " I wanted to go there and check on my granddaughter-in-law personally but I just inquired about her on the phone to your uncle".

Louis said, " I told uncle Andrew to not say anything but as expected of him".

Mr. Edward assured, " Anyway I knew about it so that's fine".

Mr. Edward held Louis's hand as he said, " Make sure to come back home as fast as possible. Family should always be together. And take care of your wife. Okay?".

Louis nodded as he smiled and replied, " Yes grandpa. You too take care of yourself and have medicines on time".

......

After talking to his grandpa for some more time Louis came out of Mr. Edward's room and then went to the dining hall where he saw everyone still sitting and chatting.

As soon as Alex saw Louis he called him and said, " Come to my room. There's some work".

And then both these young men went to Alex's room. As soon as they went Elona asked, " What do you think? Do they both have someone whom they like?".

Aisha said, " I don't know about Alex but maybe Louis likes someone. He gave in really fast to our nagging. In the past he used to just change the topic but this time he agreed to it".

Fredrick replied, " If it's true then that's good".

Stephen said, " Once they both get married and settled then we parents can be at ease".

.....

In Alex's room,

Louis asked, " What do you need me for Mr. President?".

Alex passed on a huge envelope from his study table to Louis who was sitting on the couch as he said, " I inquired about it and our suspicion seems to be right".

Louis immediately opened the envelope which had some documents and some pictures of two men talking to each other and shaking hands. Louis replied, " I guess this much of evidence will be fine. Now we only need to work out on the trap".

Alex said, " Hmm. Let's start working on it right away from tomorrow. I guess in a few weeks it'll be done".

Louis replied, " That's great then. Already our elders are nagging us a lot".