22. Henry

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"Your parents have just arrived" Colin tells me and I put my foot down as I race along the M40 towards Oxford.
"Which ones?" I ask him with a groan.
"All of them" he laughs.

"Damn it, is Geneva okay, who else is there?" I mutter.
"James is here, her assistant Jayne as well, then me and a couple of the bar lads, there's a few of her contractor team around but that's it" he tells me as my phone beeps again, showing Alex trying to reach me.

"Colin, i'm on my way and so is Alex, I don't know who will get there first" and I can hear him laughing.
"Slow down boy, she's fine and from what I've seen your mom has her, do you want me to tell them your coming?"

"Hell No!" I exclaim and ring off, switching to Alex's call.
"Alex?"
"Why is our Mother at the club?" he growls and I grin.

"You are there already?" I ask and he growls back.
"Of course, but why is she here, did you know?" he demands and I laugh.
"Colin has just called me, and it's not just Mother, it all of them" I tell him.

"Bloody Hell, Why?"
"Geneva is showing them round the rooms, why are you still outside, get in there" I retort and can hear him muttering and the noise of his car lock engaging.
"I'm going, how long till you are here?"
"30 minutes or so" I tell him and ring off.

Both Alex and I had wanted to spend time at the club with Geneva during the build work but a work crisis prevented us from getting away till today, Alex travelling down from Edinburgh while I was coming up from London.  We had hoped to surprise her and take a tour of the rooms, we knew she was nearly finished, as we had James keeping us updated on the work within the club and Grant keeping us updated on Geneva's movements.

Grant had managed to find out more about the ex-boyfriend and friends who had hurt her and we had checked they were nowhere near her anymore.  It didn't quite satisfy the urge to pay them back for hurting her but it eased the worry they were still close to her.

I had caught up with Hunter and Max, during the last week, who had told me their news and I can remember offering congratulations, even as my mind pictured Geneva pregnant with our own child. 
Tristan and Seb had told us they had received a draft outline and drawings from Geneva and were impressed, but they had also invited two other interior designers to submit work as well to ensure fair play and when we met next month we would choose which design we liked the best.

As I worked my way through town, I wondered how our fathers were feeling about the club, it had been theirs and it was where Mother had met them so it had a special place in their hearts, would they approve of the changes, would they like Geneva.

I finally pulled into my space next to Alex's car and let out a sigh, keeping everything crossed that everything was going well inside.

I found Colin first, who looked at his watch and shook his head at me "They are still upstairs" he said grinning at me.  I looked around the lounge in wonder, it looked incredible, but much I wanted to stop and take it all in, I needed to find Geneva first.

I found them in room 9, the sound of mothers laughter, helping me relax a little and as I moved into the doorway I saw a blushing Geneva, standing next to Alex as mother inspected a tray of 'toys', our fathers watching mother with interest as she stroked the flogger in her hand.

"Mother, Fathers" I greeted stepping into the room and heading for Geneva, pulling her into a hug as I kissed her softly.
"It looks stunning" I tell her and she blushes again as I step back, turning to kiss mothers cheek and clasp hands with our fathers.

"Boys, isn't it wonderful, I can't believe how much difference its made and the way each room is equipped, so welcoming and inviting" Mother says excitedly. "Geneva is showing us around"

"So I see" I grin at Alex and father takes the flogger from mothers hands and replaces it in the tray.
"Shall we move to the next room" he guides Mother out and we all follow, moving through the next three rooms quite quickly, Geneva bites her lip when we reach room five, I know from her designs this one has a darker feel to it and the equipment in this room was more extensive.

Father entered first and I could see him looking around the room with interest. "You are a very talented young lady" he murmurs as I lead Geneva inside. "The feel to this room again is slightly different from the previous one, but feels unique"

I watch as mother walks around the room, both our fathers watching her as her hand glides over the benches and seats, before opening the armoire and exposing the equipment inside. 

I watch as Alex steps closer, his eyes also drawn to the toys, a red flush across his cheekbones, before he shuts the door.

"Tara, it's time to go home" Father tells her softly but firmly, and I hide my grin, got to love parents who love each other the way ours do.
"But Philip, I haven't seen everything yet" Mother pouts and I grin as I know what's coming.

"Tara. NOW!" Father growls holding out his hand to her and I watch as Mother shivers happily before placing her hand in his and nodding.
"Say goodbye darling" he instructs and mother waves at Geneva who is looking a little flushed herself.

"Thank you Geneva, we will return and see the rest later but congratulations, you have done an incredible job" she calls, not showing any embarrassment at Father showing his dominant side with her.
Father turns to Geneva "Thank you Geneva, it was a pleasure to meet you" he says before guiding mother out.

I turn to our remaining Father "Well, okay then boys, be good and Geneva, well done, I know Tara will be in touch about the flat in London, so we will be seeing you again soon" he laughs before going after the others.

"What just happened?" Geneva asked a little bemused and Alex looked at me to answer.
"Exactly what you thought happened" I challenge her, it was clear to everyone in the room, what our Fathers were taking Mother home for.

"Does it bother you?" I ask softly stepping towards her.
"No" she denies but I see her peek at Alex quickly, before looking down again.

"Show us the rest of the rooms, let's see what other magic you've created" I tell her with a smile and she darts another quick glance between us, before nodding.
"Geneva, use your words" Alex growls and I watch her eyes widen before she replies quietly.
"Yes Alex"

She showed us through the other rooms, till we were back in the lounge, I know I had missed a couple but I could catch up with those later.  Colin had been busy and the bar was looking well stocked, I could see Jayne and James, sat with a coffee and we made our way towards them.  Alex guiding Geneva into a seat before heading to the bar to request coffee for us.

James smiled at us "What do you think?" he asks and I laugh.
"Incredible"
"Did I just see your parents leaving in a hurry, everything okay?" he asks and this time both Alex and I laugh as Geneva blushes.

"I think it's safe to say they like the new decor and the equipment, very much, and I am sure everything is fine with them" I tell him and watch as he get the meaning of my words.

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