Chapter 40 I don't want them to bother her!
After a non-stop flight of approximately five hours on Gerald's private jet, they finally arrived in New York, the city that never sleeps.
Alex enjoyed the flight the most after waking up from his nap just before boarding the plane to New York, as this was his first time flying on a private jet instead of a commercial flight, as usual.
Unlike Jennifer, even though this wasn't her first flight, she was always afraid, so she clung tightly to Gerald's arm throughout the journey. Although Gerald didn't mind and actually enjoyed Jennifer's fearful and spoiled behaviour, it was still a source of amusement for his son Alex. Throughout the journey, whenever Jennifer's face looked tense, Alex would tease her.
"Look at your face, Mum! It's so funny! Luckily, this time I'm saved, my hand isn't Mommy's target because Daddy is here! Hahaha..." Alex exclaimed, joking a little.
"Alex! Watch out... you... Gerald! Where are you going? Don't go! I'm... scared...!" Jennifer whined a little, even though she was a little embarrassed by her behaviour, but seeing Gerald about to get up from her side, Jennifer became even more frightened.
"Calm down! I'm not going anywhere! I just want to teach that naughty boy a lesson!" said Gerald, glaring at Alex.
Jennifer shook her head, asking Gerald not to leave his seat. Finally, Gerald sat back down and gently patted Jennifer's hand while hugging her tightly.
"Sorry, Dad! Okay, I'll be quiet! But Dad, hahaha... look at Mummy's face! You're really overreacting, and it's so funny, isn't it, Dad?!" Alex laughed again.
Jennifer could only pout in annoyance.
"Alex! Sit in your seat! Don't bother your Mummy! If you're bored or sleepy, you can call the flight attendant and show them where you can sleep. This private jet is equipped with a bedroom, and there's a chef ready to make you any snacks or meals you want! Do you understand, son?" Gerald said softly but firmly.
“Okay, Daddy! Alright, I’ll go back to my seat!” Alex walked over to the seat across from Gerald.
“Good! That’s my boy!”
Gerald was busy calming Jennifer down. Gerald had only just realised Jennifer's fear of heights during their marriage. Gerald had only taken Jennifer on one trip, to their apartment in New York as a honeymoon gift, and that was only because he had to!
Gerald was reluctant to take Jennifer on trips to other countries like other couples did. According to Gerald, it was just a waste of time.
Gerald thought Jennifer was being overly dramatic and ignored her fear of heights and flying, as their marriage had initially been arranged as an alliance, until Gerald eventually fell in love with Jennifer.
‘I’m sorry, I didn’t know you were… so afraid of heights and flying! I completely ignored it back then! No wonder you fainted when we landed, and again I thought you were just acting to get my attention! But this time... I won't ignore your fears like I did before!" Gerald looked at her with deep regret.
Gerald didn't feel any pain at all, even though his hand was injured, because Jennifer, in her fear, had unconsciously dug her nails too deeply into Gerald's skin when she held his hand.
Gerald hugged her even tighter and stroked Jennifer's hair until Jennifer, exhausted from fear, fell asleep in Gerald's warm embrace.
After a non-stop 5 hour and 30 minute journey on Gerald's private jet, they arrived and Jennifer was still asleep, as was Alex.
"Alpha Gerald? Should I wake up or
carry Mrs Jenny and young Master Alex?" asked John when the plane had landed perfectly.
Gerald glared with a deadly glare!
“Have you started daring to carry my wife, my Luna, John?” Gerald whispered softly yet menacingly.
John fell silent, pale as a ghost. ‘Ah, I forgot how possessive he is about his Mate! Aish! Why am I so stupid!’
“Forgive me, Alpha, how could I dare…” Beta John tried to explain.
Gerald waved his hand and said coldly, "Never mind, you better carry Alex! But don't wake him up! Let my wife be my concern! I will carry her myself! I don't want anyone to touch my mate, including you, John! Do you understand?"
John, shocked, bowed his head, "I understand, Alpha! Forgive my rudeness!"
Gerald carried Jennifer without looking back and strode out, descending the aircraft stairs with dignity. The tall, large Gerald wore a long cloak, which he used to cover the lower part of Jennifer's body so that others could not see her and also to protect her from the strong wind as they left the aircraft cabin.
Gerald carried her very carefully, making the flight attendants stare enviously and at the same time admire Gerald's attention. They had never seen the notoriously cold Gerald be so gentle before.
Some flight attendants whispered, "Who is that woman? Is she his wife and child? Why haven't they been seen before? I thought Mr Williams was still single, but it turns out..."
John looked at them and signalled for them to be quiet and not gossip. Meanwhile, Gerald walked without caring about the stares of everyone who glanced at him until he finally reached their waiting car.
Like the flight attendants, the driver was also surprised to see his boss carrying a woman, because for the past six years, Gerald had never been close to or carried, let alone been intimate with, any woman.
Gerald bowed his head and slowly got into the car, while John carried Alex in after him.
"Put Alex next to Jenny and drive slowly! I don't want to disturb their sleep!" Gerald ordered again.
John nodded, "Yes, Alpha Gerald!"
And in the late afternoon, the car drove very slowly and carefully.
"John, make sure their room is clean and comfortable before we get there! And ask someone to bring holy water to the penthouse! I still want Alex to undergo his treatment even though we are far from home!" Gerald ordered softly.
"Yes, Alpha! I'll contact the servants there!" John was about to take out his mobile phone but stopped because Gerald spoke again.
"Oh yes, I want security at the penthouse to be tightened and arrange for a famous chef to stay there for as long as we need!" Gerald said again.
"Yes, Alpha!"
"Oh, yes, John?" Gerald spoke again.
"Yes, Alpha? Anything else?"
"Hmm... don't let this news leak to anyone, especially the elders! I don't want them to bother Jenny and my child! Oh, yes, how is the task I gave you? Any progress?" Gerald asked in a slightly quiet voice.
"Yes, Alpha Gerald! Regarding that task, we have conducted an investigation and the results are…”