Chapter 389: The plan she was weaving
Alexander drove for just forty minutes before they arrived at a secluded bay shore, tucked away from the bustle of the capital city. The sight of the serene shoreline made Rain smile as Alexander parked and started unloading their gear... foldable chairs, a griller, and a picnic basket.
He started making a fire to keep themselves warm since it was already winter and a bit chilly.
"Need a hand?" Rain asked, grinning as she watched him work.
Alexander waved her off and gently pulled her toward one of the chairs. Then he covered her with a blanket.
"I’ve got this. You just sit back, relax, and enjoy the view of your husband hard at work," he teased, adding a wink for good measure.
Rain chuckled, feeling thoroughly spoiled. "Alright, Mr. Military, show me what you’ve got. Guess all that training is coming in handy now," she said playfully.
"Military training was nothing compared to grilling for my wife," Alexander quipped as he set up the grill. Then, pausing momentarily, he asked curiously, "Wait, did I tell you about that already?"
"Yes, you did!" Rain burst out, laughing as she recalled the stories he had shared. She began recounting them while he added the occasional comment or correction. "You even told me about that time during training when you had temporary blindness because of William’s clumsiness," she teased.
Alexander let out a hearty laugh, shaking his head. "Oh, right! That was brutal, going through training blind was no joke."
Rain stood and wrapped her arms around him from behind, resting her head on his back. "Your military experiences made you stronger... both you and William. You admired Father Rock so much that you both wanted to follow in his footsteps. But life had different paths for you, business for you and security for William."
Alexander smiled as he flipped the food on the grill. "Exactly. William inherited more of Dad’s personality, his energy, his charisma. I’m more like Mom, serious and methodical. I can barely pull off a joke."