Chapter 4: the Masons

A few weeks later

The Olsen family travels to Mauritius, at Charlie's father's house to prepare for the wedding, Marni anxiously awaits her parents.

Charlie goes to Marni, which is on the doorstep of the house, the house is right on the beach, the perfect size, neither too big nor too small, with a beautiful pool in front.

Two cars approach the house "It's them!" Marni says, Charlie smiles "mom, dad they're here!" Charlie says.

Gail, Mark and Ben get out of the first car "Oh my god, what a beautiful place!" Gail says "yeah, we were supposed to have one of those if...""Mark! You promised!" Gail interrupts Mark.

Will, Joanna and Katy get out of the other car as Marni runs to Gail "Mom!" Marni says "Oh my dear, I missed you" Gail hugs her.

Ben puts on sunglasses and looks around "Wow! You did well, sis!" Ben says, Marni glares at him and hugs him "come here I missed you!" Marni says messing up his hair "stop I'm not a baby anymore" Ben says "Ben to me you're always it will be a baby" Marni says.

Charlie and Marni greet the rest of the family, Aston and Jenna Mason come out of the house "Hey Olsen!" Aston says walking up to Mark.

"Mason" Mark and Aston stare at each other for a while until Jenna interrupts them "It's a pleasure to welcome you here" Jenna says "We thank you for the invitation and for helping our daughter with her special day" Gail says.

"It's also a pleasure to see you guys again, isn't it Mark!?" Gail says elbowing Mark "of course good to see you Mark, I'm glad to... put our past behind us... for the children" Aston says in a forced friendly tonem

Mark is silent for a second and sighs "of course...for them" Mark says suspicious, the two greet each other, Marni and Charlie watch them awkwardly "I'll help with the bags" Charlie says changing the subject.

"It's a beautiful house" Mark says "yes indeed, this house has been in my family for generations my father left it to me....in case you're thinking I got it another way" Aston says, Mark glares at him "I'm kidding!" Aston laughs "Oh" Mark laughs.

"I made better use of that money" Aston says going to Will and leaving Mark with an uncomfortable look on his face.

"Marni!" Joanna says excitedly hugging Marni while holding Katy in her arms "Hi Joanna, and this is Katy look How she grew up!" Marni says.

"Will!" Jenna says greeting Will "Mrs Mason how long" Will says "oh my, the last time I saw you you were a little boy now you're a man, married and with a beautiful daughter time works wonders doesn't it!" Jenna says, Will smiles and introduces Joanna and Katy to her.

"and you...must be Ben!?" Aston asks Ben "yes, it's a pleasure sir" Ben extends his hand, Aston greets Ben "Look, you have a strong handshake, boy! I like it" Aston says, Ben smiles.

"And where are your other kids Jenna?" Gail ask "They're coming, they'll be arriving soon, I can't wait to get the whole family together again" Jenna says, Gail smiles.

"while we wait for dinner how about we check out the house, let's go!" Aston invites everyone into the house.

Gail goes to Mark "you're doing very well dear" Gail says "he has the nerve to say he made good use of the money...my money!" Mark says "stop, look, to be honest,You were much better after you stopped working with him" Gail says.

Mark takes a deep breath, Marni approaches "so...look dad, I know about your past with Mr. Mason but it's only for a week and it means a lot to me that you all try to act normal.." Marni says.

Ben chuckles "that's absurd, she thinks we're crazy" Ben says sarcastically "honey I promise you we'll act like the happy, centered family we are" Gail says, Marni raises her eyebrow.

"Okay, I have control of everything now let me worry about them while the only thing you will need to worry about is your dress, the color of the flowers and things like that" Gail hugs Marni "thanks mom" Marni smiles.

"so this is the main room, there is the kitchen and your bedrooms are on the second floor" Aston shows the house "We have the pool in front and a playground in the back facing the beach" Jenna tells Katy who celebrates and runs out Joanna follows her.

"Woah, do you have a bar in your house?" Gail points to a small bar table with drinks "yes, what beach house would we be without drinks!?" Jenna laughs.

"it's a great way to end the night" Aston says "I don't recommend it dad" Charlie says, Aston rolls his eyes "uhg see this one? He doesn't know how to have fun and believe me I tried to teach him" Aston says discreetly to Ben.

"I see, I have one of those too" Ben chuckles, Will and Mark look at each other "he's talking about you" Mark says "no, I'm sure it's you" Will says.

They pass a room that catches Ben's attention, a room with arcade games, consoles and games of all types, new games, classic games, and other things.

Ben stops at the door "Woah! and what is all this.." Ben says, Aston stops and closes the door "these are the things my daughter left here, you better not stay here she doesn't like people touching her stuff" Aston says.

"Is that her room?" Ben asks "it's Stella's playroom...She likes these junk, she always liked playing and collecting these things...Honestly I don't know what she sees in this" Aston says Ben stares at the door for a sec.

"but there's nothing incredible here, come on I want to show you something really interesting" Aston says lifting Ben and the others into a room

"Here! here's my boxing equipment" Aston says "do you box?" Mark asks "not you" Aston smirk.

"Wow this is all amazing!" Will says "That's pretty cool Mr M" Ben says taking out a boxing glove.

"I know, this is where I find my inner peace" Aston says "Punching a punching bag!?" Ben ask "It's ironic isn't it" Aston says.

"You find peace in violence, it's your vibe indeed" Mark says, Aston glares at him "you know I can teach you some basic boxing moves and who knows we can even go one on one" Aston says.

"I don't know if that's a good idea" Will says "I would pay to see that" Ben laughs.

"Thank you for the invitation but I'll pass" Mark says leaving "sure, you were always such a weakling" Aston says, Marx to "Uuuhh" Ben and Will say.

"What did you call me?" Mark says "nothing, maybe you're just afraid of losing because you're old and without any training" Aston says.

"oh I'm not so sure about that..." Mark says confidently,"Oh yeah, let's see.." Aston says.

Mark starts to walk back towards Aston when Jenna appears at the door "Honey, she's here!" Jenna says "That's for later" Aston smirks and leaves the room, Mark sighs with relief.

Will and Ben approach him "Wow, this guy really drives you crazy" Will says "Dad..." Ben puts his hand on his shoulder "please tell me you're going to finish this fight later" Ben says.

"do you think I beat him?" Mark asks, Ben and Will look at each other worriedly "Yup!" Will says "You win hands down!" Ben says the two leave quickly and Mark frowns.

They go outside the house, apparently Jenna and Aston are anxiously waiting for someone.

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