SWNOVELS Chapter 49: I Chose The Best
Looking at herself in front of the mirror of her vanity table, Samantha gasped and said, "I'm nervous."
She turned to Ethan and asked, "How do I look?"
"You look like... my wife," he said before smirking.
"Pfft! Ethan, please," she answered before studying her evening dress for the night.
Samantha wore a mint green spaghetti-strapped, cascading ruffled vintage dress that flowed down to her knees. Her beautiful shoulder blades and slender neck clearly flaunted thanks to the design of her wardrobe.
Ethan and Samantha, along with Diana, plus the kids, were going to leave for the Wright Family mansion, which was just a community away.
Samantha was apprehensive once more, as she was going to meet Ethan's grandparents for the first time.
Taking out a velvet box from his pocket, Ethan placed a simple, yet elegant looking gold necklace around her neck.
He bent down and pecked the side of her face and stated, "You look beautiful in everything. Don't be nervous. I'm sure my grandparents will like you."
Following the kiss on her cheek, Samantha teased, "Another day of this and I'll conclude you are crazy about me."
Samantha only meant to kid about his constant touch and pecks, but she heard him answer, "You can have that confidence."
She found herself flushing at his response. She sighed and thought he was extremely good at making her blush.
"Let's go. The kids are waiting," said Ethan.
It took only fifteen minutes for them to reach the Wright Family estate. It was a bigger mansion than the house they called their home.
They were greeted by Daniel and Amanda Wright, right at the driveway with Ethan's grandparents, settled behind them at the mansion doors.
Getting off the car, Amanda rushed to open the Maybach door and welcomed them, "Welcome! Welcome to our home!"
"Hi, grandma! You are so pretty! You are like me and Mommy!" Announced Kenzie with twinkling eyes.
"Aww, come here, sweetie. You are just so adorable," said Amanda while aiding Kenzie off the car.
Samantha was next to come out and Amanda pecked her on the cheek.
"So beautiful. No wonder my son is crazy about you," remarked Amanda. "Thank you," Samantha answered shyly.
"Hi grandma," Kyle came out next and greeted, kissing Amanda on the cheek.
"And what about grandpa?" Daniel called from behind, raising his arms at the children.
"Grandpa!" The kids both ran in the direction of Daniel, giving him a sweet embrace.
"Ahh! The sweet feeling of having kids again," remarked Daniel while savoring the adorable hugs of Kenzie and Kyle.
"Ethan, go ahead and introduce your family to your grandparents," suggested Amanda with a smile.
Ethan had stepped out of the car last. He fixed his coat before making his way to his grandparents, holding Samantha's hand.
David and Amelia Wright were already in their late eighties. Although, in a wheelchair, they were both generally healthy considering their age. It was thanks to the family's lively practices that they remain vigor to this day.
"Grandma, grandpa. This is my family." Ethan guided Samantha by the waist, moving her in front of him. He introduced, "This is my wife, Samantha. You can call her Sam."
"Sam, this is grandfather David and grandmother Amelia," added Ethan, turning to Samantha.
Amelia had a huge grin on her face. She forced herself up from the chair, and it was automatic for Samantha to aid her in her steps.
"It's alright, dear. I can still walk and stand," said Amelia. She reached for Samantha's face and complimented, "So beautiful and your hair is so glossy. She is like a model on TV." "Oh, but grandma, I am a chef," Samantha revealed.
"I heard!" Amelia gave a wider smile while maintaining to hold Samantha's face. She added, "A beautiful chef. A beautiful girl."
Amelia winked at Ethan and probed, "So Ethan, how did you trick this lady to become your wife? Haha!"
"Very funny, grandma," answered Ethan. "Do you not have faith in your own grandson?"
Sitting next to Amelia in this wheelchair, David Wright laughed thoroughly. He revealed, "oh, it's just that we have been betting back and forth when you will find a girl and we have already considered all the possibilities... including that you may not know how to woo a girl!"
"That's enough, father. At least now you have proof that Ethan is not only capable in business but also in choosing a wife," Daniel, butt in. "Grandpa, it wasn't that I did not know how... I just... did not find the one that I liked in the past," revealed Ethan. "I chose only the best."
"And I don't deny that!" Amanda remarked. She rubbed Ethan's shoulder and said, "My son made a great choice."
All the praises coming from Ethan's parents and grandparents left Samantha blushing the entire time. She was teary-eyed with all the compliments that she leaned back to Ethan and softly said, "Am I really that beautiful?"
Her words made Ethan smile.
While Samantha tried to whisper, her inquiry was still heard by many that which resulted in Amanda chuckling.
"Oh, it's good that Samantha is so down to earth," remarked Amanda.
Ethan rubbed Samantha's back and said, "Have that confidence, Sam. You are my wife. And my wife is nothing less, not one bit."
"Hi," Kenzie waved at Amelia and David from behind the conversing adults and it granted her the attention.
"Oh, this must be my great-grandchildren!" Exclaimed David. "And look at that boy! It's little Ethan!"
David nearly cried, recalling Ethan's younger years. He reached for Kyle and revealed, "When your father was younger, he played chess with me! Do you want to learn?"
"Yes! I think it's an interesting game. I have seen that in movies," answered Kyle with conviction.
"This is Kyle, grandpa, grandma and this is Kenzie," introduced Ethan.
"Kenzie looks so adorable!" Complimented Amelia. "She takes on her mother a lot!"
"Hi, great-grandma, you are so beautiful, like me, Mommy and grandma!" Kenzie announced with a beautiful smile.
"Ah! This girl knows her game," remarked Amelia.
The rest of their party were left chuckling except for Ethan, who merely shook his head. He admitted, "She had convinced me to buy all sweet treats in the city so far." Kenzie giggled and found her way to Ethan. She hugged him by the waist and declared, "I love, Daddy!"
"See what I mean?" Ethan said to his parents and grandparents before taking the little girl into his arms.
After introducing Diana as part of their party, Daniel suggested, "Well, let's go and... have a joyous dinner."
As they all stepped into the mansion, Amanda took Samantha's hand and suggested to their group, "Everyone go ahead. I'm just going to show Samantha something really quick." Amanda brought Samantha to their room, going up to the third level of the mansion, and let her sit in front of her dresser.
Samantha was unsure of what was going on, but she followed Ethan's mother either way.
Coming out of the bathroom, Amanda announced, "Here it is!"
She was holding a light-colored concealer, raising it with her hand, and it confused Samantha.
Amanda stood behind Samantha, looking at her in the mirror. Amanda smiled and gently moved her beautiful golden waves to the side and said, "you missed a spot."
To Samantha's shock, she really did miss a spot! There was one kiss mark left, just a little behind her neck!
"Oh, my God! I'm so ashamed!" Samantha covered her face with her palms, facing down.
Amanda chuckled and said, "Don't be. You are married! It's bound to happen! Even I used to call my husband a leech!"
As Ethan's mother applied a good amount of concealer on Samantha's neck, she added, "Although I'd have to say, I did not think my son was capable of this! Haha!"
"But then again, my son is a man, and mind you... men, in front of the woman they desire the most, they turn to become this unexpected beast in bed!" Amanda laughed as she revealed.
Only after covering Samantha's hickey did Amanda sit next to her and told, "But you know, our husband's weaknesses are our advantage!" She raised her hand and formed it into a fist and hinted, "We hold the power!"
"You can use Ethan's desire for you to get anything you want! Anything at all!" Amanda smirked before adding, "Soon you'll know what I mean."
While Samantha was stunned by her mother-in-law's proposal, she argued, "Umm... I don't know... Mother, Ethan seems to know my needs before I do. There seems to be nothing that I could ask from him."
"Oh, trust me. Along the way, there will be something that you will want that Ethan will not approve of. And you'll need to use their craving for you to get what you want!" Amanda leaned over to Samantha and winked. "Trust me, it's very effective."
It took seconds for Samantha to reply. She gulped and confirmed, "Is it now, Mother?"
Seeing a nod and a wide grin on her mother-in-law's face, Samantha awkwardly answered, "Thanks for the... advice."