Chapter 329 - Three Hundred And Twenty-nine: Reconciliation (2/2)

”Mom!” Reina called her attention, stunning the woman now.

”M-mom?” She choked.

”Of course, you're my mom. If you're not, what are you then? Family is not by blood only,” she reminded the woman.

Nadia was stunned by that declaration, but a warm feeling grew in her heart. She had always wanted a female child to spoil and squander her wealth on; a daughter who would do her manicure, visit spas together, and shop till tomorrow comes. Well, it seems she might have to make do with Reina.

Regina told her, ”I never walked into this marriage with high expectations but that doesn't mean I expect it to fail either. Signing up for a prenuptial is a pretty nice move but that's dooming my marriage to fail before it even began- I don't need that mindset. I believe in my marriage and would fight for it - if it's redeemable - to the end for the sake of my children and myself,” Reina added, ”But thanks for the advice anyway, mom,”

”You, young people,” Nadia took a deep breath, ”Fine if you say so,” she resumed her combing.

”You know,” Reina started, ”You could still get together with father,”

The woman paused, their eyes meeting through the mirror, ”You have a great imagination,” Nadia took her eyes off, continuing what she was doing. She had pretty much undone all the curls but she just busied herself with her daughter's hair.

”I'm serious,” Reina chuckled, turning to look at the woman's face, ”I caught father stealing glances at you in the wedding,”

Nadia blushed.

Reina's smile broadened, ”You still like him, don't you?”

”Like who?” Nadia huffed and dropped the comb on the vanity, ”That old man? In your dreams,” she headed for the bed yet Reina caught the blush on her face.

If only she wasn't leaving for her honeymoon tomorrow, Reina would have played matchmaker. Moreover, Nadia was leaving the next day. But a smile suddenly stretched Reina's lips as she came up with an idea.

Thanks to their newly formed friendship, she would convince Nadia to stay back for a few days to help take care of her kids - persuading her father to do the same was simple as ABC. Since her triple trouble - Allen, Ailee, and Neon - were less busy, she could contract them for this matchmaking mission.

She didn't have to look at their portfolio; they were perfect for the job -speaking from experience. For the first time, those troublesome kids would put their skills into something useful and beneficial for the family. Only if she was around, this would have been fun to watch. Where was her phone? Time to contact her kids, hehe.

Meanwhile, in Niklaus' room...

Both father and son-in-law were on the balcony relishing the cool night air over a bottle of wine.

”You have quite a stamina,” Sakuzi tactically pointed out his sexual voraciousness.

Niklaus laughed heartily, bringing the wine glass to his lips saying, ”You have two grandkids only, don't you want more? Don't tell me you don't want more mini kids running around? Well, If you're not, I'm more than willing to give you more companions,”

Harrumph! That bastard! Sakuzi cursed. He had never met anyone as shameless as this man, and the fact he was his son-in-law gave him more headache.

An awkward silence fell upon them once more. But from the looks of things, both men were struggling to get the words out.

”I'm sorry for your son…”

”I'm sorry for your wife…”

Both said at the same time, a look of surprise, followed by understanding flashed across the faces.

Unlike women who would quibble longer on a simple issue, both men already shared a tactile understanding, sweeping their misunderstanding right under the carpet. They sighed and stared up at the starry sky.

”How old is this wine?” Sakuzi asked, taking a sip.

”Twenty?” Niklaus answered.

”I have older ones, come to my place, we'd explore my cellar,”

And just like that, they continued their conversation late into the night.