Chapter 49 – Don’t be nervous
Given the way the extended family members, including his direct brother, pressured him when Joanna had not arrived, Alex was determined to get back at them.
"Since we have all been waiting for my wife, can you serve our food now? You could all watch us eat, just as I watched you do the same."
It was almost midnight, and they were rounding up on the wedding arrangements, but now they had to wait until whatever time Alex and his wife would finish their meals. Their expressions were not welcoming.
That was a sure sign of disrespect the elders could not take. "Alex," Uncle Dean was about to say something, but Alex shushed him, being in a good mood due to Joanna’s timely arrival.
"Come on, Uncle Dean, you were so concerned about me a while ago, and I made it clear that I will eat only after my wife gets here."
His polite way of exposing the middle-aged man’s hypocrisy left no room for a no. If Uncle Dean refused, then it would mean his care for Alex in the beginning was faked.
"Bring their food," he ordered, and delicacies soon filled the large dining table. With all of them having eaten to their fill, their appetite was gone, forcing them to enjoy their snacks or have some wine while watching the couple eat in their most lovey-dovey ways.
Alex picked up an empty plate and began to fill it with Joanna’s favorites before placing it before her.
"Thank you," Joanna smiled, moved by his gesture. Then she observed the food he filled his plate with, taking note of the things he liked.
"Take your time to eat. I waited patiently for them to have theirs," Alex said, loud enough for everyone at the table to hear.
Logan’s blood was boiling when he saw the display of affection between them. There was soup in the corner of Joanna’s lips, but before her hand could reach the napkin, Alex reached out, picked it up, and dabbed gently at the corner of her lips.