The Mistake

Chapter Twenty Nine

"You did what!" Bruce flew off the couch while Grace spits out the juice she had just deposited into her mouth.

Dexter stared at his master shocked as well. A little frighten actually. He didn't know his master was going to come out this blunt.

"I'm sorry I don't know where to start so I'll just get to the point."

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For about an hour, Jonah told Mindy's parents that she was back in the states and they had just signed for marriage two days ago. He wasn't going to tell her parents about the whole kidnapping ordeal so he said he met her when she came and worked for his company abroad and he fell in love with her at first sight. He lied that he kept her busy at work so he can always keep an eye on her. He told them that on her birthday she was dressed beautifully. He told them that she was a great cook. He even told them that she was the strongest person he has ever met, had a fighting spirit better than anyone he's known and that she was a loving and caring person.

"Because of spending so much time with her every day, I fell deeper and deeper and before I knew it, I couldn't let her go anymore. So I took her back here and married her." His story was as honest as he can let it be. "I love her."

The room was silent after he fell silent.

"OH MY GOD! Bruce it's happening. That a girl! Our daughter is finally all grown up!" Grace out of nowhere excitedly exclaimed.

All the guys in the room was dumbstruck especially Jonah, that wasn't the first reaction he was expecting.

"This silly girl called me yesterday and had me all worried. She should have just said she got hitched and of all people to Nina's son. How wonderful!" Grace laughed loudly. But her laughter slowly died down when she notices it was only her celebrating the news.

"Is this all true? You and my baby girl..." Bruce clenched his fist.

"Yes sir it is." Jonah bowed his head. Never in his life has he ever lower his neck to anyone besides his parents until now.

"Master..." Dexter gasp.

"I'm sorry it happened this way. I just really can't live a day without her. Please I'm here to ask for both of your blessings." He was never more serious about anything in his life.

"Bruce," Grace started, "she called me yesterday wanted to tell me something but said she it wasn't the right time. This must be what she wanted to tell us. I didn't tell you, because she didn't want me to. Our baby was scare Bruce, she is scare that we won't approve." She grabbed her husband's hands and squeeze it gently.

"I...I don't know what to say." Bruce sigh.

"Sir I promise to love and care for her for as long as I breathe. I will do my best to make her days be fill with only happiness. But to be able to do that I really need your blessing." Jonah wholeheartedly said.

Bruce looked at the boy in front of him and was reminded of himself when he fell for Grace. If there was one thing, he was certain of, was that this man was really in love with his daughter.

Finally, Bruce smile and nodded. "Congratulations son, you have my blessing."

Tears fell from Grace's eyes and a huge smile worked its way to her face. "Both of ours."

She gets up and gives him a hug. Jonah too returned it. He then shakes hand with Bruce mouthing a 'thank you'.

"Welcome to the family son." Bruce gladly said. He then shifts his attention elsewhere. "Does your mother know?"

"She will soon. She's returning home next week." Jonah smile arching his brows.

"Aw that's great to hear!" Grace clapped her hands together. "I cannot wait to discuss wedding plans with her! Who knew of all people, our kids would fall in love."