372 Breaking the News - Part 1 (1/2)

Thursday, continued…

Back at the Yao Apartment

Yao Tan could not believe what he had agreed to.The look of absolute delight on Alecia's face made him realise that she was happier than she had been in over 6 months.

His thoughts were disrupted with a text from Amanda, asking for the specific for the pre-nuptial agreement to protect Alecia's money, so she could fill in the gaps in the blank for a university friend was emailing her to use.Additionally, this same friend, who spoke English well, was willing to provide James the relevant legal advice to ensure it was legally binding

”Alecia, James, I need to go and speak to the boys, but I need four promises from you for now.”

”Yes” immediately responded James.

”Yes Daddy” came Alecia's quieter response.

”Firstly you will stay in the sitting area as I do not want to walk in on something no parent wants to.

Secondly you will start making a list of what you agree on for the pre-nuptial agreement.Amanda will be home soon to finalise it, and she will put you in contact with someone who can give you the necessary advice James, before you sign.Thirdly, the door will remain open.Finally you will remain in the room until I return.”

Both immediately answered ”Yes.”

As Yao Tan left, Alecia collected from her desk a pen and paper.She had her suspicions what her father would want inthe agreement, but knew herself what she wanted, and just hoped James would agree.

Alecia's list of the terms to include for a break-up of their marriage started with:

• Children – joint physical custody and equal time with the children, children to primarily be educated in early years in Country X, but in latter years children can be educated in Australia or mutually agreed country.