New beginning: Billionaire love story (Claire and Alex)
Chapter 72

Chapter 72 Wedding preparation

The next day, Alex decided it was time to have a serious conversation with his mother about his upcoming wedding plans. He dialed her mumber, anticipation building as he waited for her to answer. *Hello, Alex, how are you, dear?" his mother's warm voice greeted him.

"I'm good, Mum," Alex replied, taking a deep breath. "I wanted to talk to you about something important."

His mother sensed the seriousness in his tone. "Of course, Alex. What is it?"

"I'm planning to get married to Lisa in a month," Alex announced, bracing himself for her reaction.

There was a pause on the line before his mother spoke, her surprise mvident. "A month? Isn't that a bit too early?"

Alexexplained, "Lisa requested it, and the venue we want is only available at that month only."

His mother, always wanting what's best for her son, agreed to help. "Alright, dear. Do you need any help?"

"Yes, mum I do. Can you please help Lisa to replace a wedding dress and take care of the guest list?"

"Okay, I'll assist Lisa in picking a wedding dress and handle the guest list."

"Thanks, Mtum. [want it to be a private affair, just family and close friends," Alex emphasized.

"understand, Alex. I'll make sure everything is taken care of," his mother assured him before they ended the call.

Peeling relieved that his mother was on board with his plans, Alex left his office and headed to see Christian, his longtime best mate. He knocked on the door to Christian's office, hearing his friend's voice inviting him in "Come in,

"Hey, Alex, what's up?" Christian greeted him, looking up from his desk

Alex took a seat and got straight to the point. "I wanted to apologize for being angry at you about the Claire situation. It wasn't your fault."

Christian waved it off with a smile. "Don't worry about it, mate. I understand."

"No, It's not fine," Alex insisted, shelding his head. "I let my anger get the best of me

Christian nodded understandingly. "We're past that, Ales. I've forgiven you, too"

"Thanks, Christian. I appreciate that," Alex replied gratefully, "Oh, and I have some big news. I'm getting married in a month,"

Christian's eyes widened in surprise. "Seriously? That's fast!"

Alex chuckled, repeating what he had told his mother earlier. "Lisa wanted it this month, and the venue's only available then." Christian grinned, realizing the significance of Alex's announcement. "So, what do you need me to do?" "I want you to be my best man," Alex said with a smile.

Christian joked, "Well, I guess you don't have any other friends, do you?"

Alex laughed, appreciating the humor. "You're the best choice, mate."

Christian leaned in, ready to take on the responsibility. "Alright, what's my first task?"

Alex leaned back, thinking, "We need to make sure the paparazzi won't mob the wedding venue. Can you handle that?"

Christian nodded confidently, "Consider it done. I'll take care of it,"

Joan and Lisa arrived at the prestigious wedding boutique in London, the excitement palpable in the air. Lisa marveled at the elegant storefront and couldn't believe that Joanhid managed to secure an appointment at such a penowned establishment. "This place is amazing, Mr. Hamis. I can't thank you enough for arranging this," Lisa gushed, het wyes wide with wonder as they stepped inside

joan smiled warmly, pleased to see Lisa's enthusiasm. "I'm glad you like it, dear. Let's replace the perfect dress for you.!

The boutique was a dreamland of exquisite gowns, each more breathtaking than the last Lisa found herself lost in a sea of lace, sequins, and flowing fabrics as she wandered through the racks.

Joan, with her keen eye for fashion, guided Lisa through the selection, "Which of these dresses catches your eye, Lisa?" she asked, gesturing to the array of options. Lisa's bows furrowed in contemplation. "They're all so beautiful, Mrs. Hanis I don't know where to start." For the next couple of hours, they immersed themselves in the fitting process, trying on various dresses with the assistance of the attentive store crew. Each gown seemed to transform Lisa into a vision of elegance and

As Lisa slipped into the final dress, her eyes lit up with delight. "This is the one she declared, twirling in front of the mirror to admire the gown's intricate details. Joan seated nearby and sipping champagne. "It looks stunning on you, Lisa. A perfect choles."

Lisa's excitement was contagious as the expressed her desire to purchase the dress, Joan signaled to the store crew, indicating their decision. "We'll take this one," she announced with a smile

The screw nodded in acknowledgment, already taking measurements to tailor the gown to Lisa's specif

specifications and arrange for its delivery.

As Lisa changed back into her regular clothes, she turned to Joan with gratitude. "Thank you so much for helping me choose the dress, Mrs. Harris. Leouldn't have done it without you. Joan word off the thanks with a gentle smile. "It's my pleasure, Lisa. I'm happy to be a part of this and please call me loan, we are going to be a family soon."

Chapter 22 vrekding preparation

Lisa nodded smiling brightly. "I'll keep that in mind."

With the main dress chosen, Joan's thoughts turned to the bridesmaid dresses, "What about your bridesmaids, Lisa? Have you thought about what they'll wear?"

Lisa furrowed her brow, realizing she hadn't considered that aspect yet. "Oh, Thaven't thought about it. Let's replace something for them too," she replied, eager to continue the dress hunting.

Together, Joan and Lisa delved back into the boutique's collection, this time searching for the perfect attire for Lisa's bridesmaids. The store crew assisted them in narrowing down options that complemented Lisa's chosen gown while reflecting the wedding's theme and style. It had been a whirlwind of excitement these past two days, with everything falling into place according to her meticulous plans.

Lisa sat on her comfortable couch, her iPad in hand as she scrolled through the various invitation designs sent by joan.

She couldn't help but feel a sense of contentment as she admired the designs.

As Lisa flipped through the elegant options, her phone buzzed, indicating an incoming call from Joan. With a smile, she answered the call. "Hi, Joan!"

"Hi, dear! I wanted to get your input on the invitation designs I sent over," Joan greeted her warmly.

Lisa glanced at the designs once more, each one exuding a unique charm "They're all stunning, Joan. I'm having a hard time choosing."

Joan chuckled on the other end. "I'm glad you like them. Is there a particular style or theme you're leaning towards?"

Lisa paused, considering her vision for the wedding "I want something sophisticated, something that screams fairytale," she explained, her voice filled with

excitement

Joan nodded, understanding Lisa's desire for a magical touch. "Got it. I'll talk to the wedding invitation designer and ensure we create the exact design you have in mind."

"Thank you so much, Joan. You've been amazing," Lisa expressed her gratitude sincerely.

The call ended, and Lisa set her tablet aside, stretching her stiff muscles. A smile remained etched on her face as she basked in the progress of her wedding planning. "Everything is going very well,"

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