Chapter 7 : The next step.

Third person point of view

Aaron called David and informed him about the meeting. So on Sunday, all of them left to Aaron's house, the Knight's mansion. They went in and greeted each other. Both the families were very happy and exchanged warm greetings. David never got to meet the old man behind such a big empire. He was smiling from ear to ear. 

Grandfather laughed lightly. " There is no need to be so respectful. We are becoming in-laws right ? " David laughed heartily and nodded. They all sat in the living room. Aaron and Cecil were sitting on the end of the couch. Cecil was munching on the snacks while watching them and Aaron looked bored. 

" Here ". Cecil gave some to Aaron. Aaron took it and started having them too. When they were done reminiscing about the past and talked about business, they finally came to the topic of marriage. " So what do you think about it ? " David asked and grandfather smiled. " It is up to them, they can do whatever they want ". 

Aaron and Cecil exchanged a look and both of them knew how bullshit that line was; the irony and audacity. They really wanted to scoff and say it was ridiculous. But they knew they shouldn't. Today was the day they will be able to finally make sure their plan was going in the right direction. There is no way they can slip up.

They looked at the adults again after changing their expressions to blank faces. " I agree too ". David answered. Now all the attention was on the two who were enjoying the snacks. Cecil slowed down his munching and turned to Aaron again. Aaron tilted his head asking him to do the talking. 

Cecil glared at Aaron when he noticed the happy glint in his eyes while tossing the bait to him. Cecil was strangling Aaron in his head. He turned to them. " I would appreciate it being as minimal as possible. And I don't want to make it public. I think we can wait and do it when the right time comes ". 

Cecil explained and the elders looked at each other. " Alright. Let's do as they say ". Grandfather said and the others also agreed. " When do you want it to be ? " Cecil looked at Aaron. Aaron shrugged in response. " Based on how quick we can make arrangements, we can fix the date right ? " Cecil asked. 

Since it was for the sake of Aaron getting what he wanted, that was the best option. They all fell in thought. Cecil was right. Even if it was going to be minimalist, they still have to get all the things done. And everything can't happen in a day. " Then, in around... three weeks ? " Ethan suggested. 

Aaron did have only four months deadline, so three months should be enough to look convincing. " I am fine with it ". Aaron answered and Cecil also agreed. " Me too ". If Aaron didn't have a problem he naturally didn't. " Then should we make a guest list ? " Aaron's father asked. David nodded. 

" I will help with the venue and all ". Ethan said. " I can get the wedding dresses made ". Cecil spoke up. " I will get the rings ". Lara pitched in. " Then shall we look for the menu for the wedding ? " Aaron's mother asked looking at Cecil's mother. She nodded and the both of them agreed on it. 

" Since those are fixed, let's start. Let's go to my study ". Grandfather said looking at the fathers. They nodded and the three of them got up. " I will also come with you guys ". Ethan said and went with them. " Shall we also do it ? " Aaron's mother asked. Cecil's mother nodded and Lara went with the mothers. That was quicker than they expected.

Aaron and Cecil were left in the living room. Cecil was mindlessly munching on the snacks again. Aaron let out a sigh. " Do you have a measuring tape ? " Cecil asked turning to Aaron. " What do you want to measure ? " " You ". Cecil answered and Aaron's eyes went wide. Cecil understood what he was thinking and rolled his eyes. 

" Not that measuring tape. The one tailors use ". " I am not sure if we have it ". Cecil nodded. He stood up after finishing the snacks and left the room. Aaron didn't know where he left to. He took out his phone looking through it. After a few minutes, Cecil came back with a tape. " Where did you get it ? " 

" I remember forgetting my things in my dad's car all the time. So I checked if it was still there. And it was ". Aaron nodded. " But didn't you say you don't use his car ? " " I don't on daily basis, but if they want me to come home, they send the car to pick me up ". Aaron folded his hands. " Are you really being stingy about that ? " 

" Well, I earn every single penny of mine. So there is nothing wrong with it now, is there ? And it is them who want to see me ". Cecil said with a shrug. Aaron shook his head and was about to speak but Cecil cut him off. " Mister, now don't nag at me like an old man. Get up so I can do my work ". Aaron scoffed. " Old man ? " Cecil smirked. 

" You are, aren't you ? Past 30 ". Aaron could only grit his teeth. Cecil chuckled. " That aside, can you get me a pen and paper ? " Cecil asked and Aaron stood up. " Let's go to my room ". Cecil gasped. Aaron understood what that gasp was for and gave a poker face. Cecil giggled. " Fine, fine. Let's go ". Aaron shook his head and walked to his room with Cecil following him. 

-MG