Diane’s P.O.V.
I ended up averting my eyes because I did not know what to say. I was lost for words. With the excessive sound of my heartbeats, it felt like my chest was about to explode.
Why is he like that? Oh my God! I am still alive right now, but why does it feel like I could no longer breathe anymore? Does it mean that Liam was not in a relationship too?
God knows that he was more than qualified to woo and pursue me, but what about his brother? With Leandro’s temper, everything between Liam and I was truly impossible.
“Tonight, I will go to Lucy’s Club and watch you.” Liam almost whispered.
He made me look at him again with that statement. He stole me a glance for a quick moment, but with that, I knew for sure that I saw a strange spark in his eyes even though I was not able to answer his last question about c
Diane’s P.O.V.Liam motioned to accept his hand while I was getting out of his car. I accepted it and felt again the same electricity I had when he held my shoulder last night. Then, I ended up pouting my lips.Does Liam know the difference between weekdays and weekends? Today is a Sunday, why so workaholic? Indeed, that explains the newspaper headlines last night—he is such a well-known and successful business tycoon. He is probably always busy at work.Hmm, it looks like I need to prepare myself if in case he would be my boyfriend! I have to understand his very hectic schedule.Oh, what are you thinking? Really, Diane? When did you learn to flirt and be assuming? The two of you will not end up together, so don’t you expect anything!My subconscious mind was constant in slapping me. I lopsidedly moved my head to stop myself from dayd
Diane’s P.O.V.We had finished our lunch, and soon after, Liam bade goodbye. “Thank you so much, ma’am. I couldn’t agree more with what Diane told me earlier—your chicken adobo was truly delicious, I’m afraid that I’ll forget my name. If I don’t have to go to the office today, I’ll even stay and eat my dinner here. But maybe next time, I’ll go ahead for now.” Liam’s dimple was showing again when he talked to Mom.“All right, Hijo. You’re always welcome here. Drive safely,” Mom smiled while reminding him.I gasped, as my siblings were even surprised when Liam showed Mom an honoring gesture. He gently lifted her hand, bowed towards it, and pressed his forehead as a sign of respect. And when he did that, it was as if my heart melted again. But no, just melted was an understatement. Liam suddenly stole my heart, and I d
Leandro’s P.O.V.God! Does Diane really feel that I was choking her? Does she really feel that I was too obsessed with controlling her? Am I really suffocating her?Why? Was it a bad thing that I just loved her? That I couldn’t stop showing my real feelings for her? Was it awful that I wanted to protect her?Was it wrong to demand that I must be the only one to stay by her side, and no one else should matter to her?Nothing was wrong with how I used to express my love for her because it was only me who had the right to own her!Impatiently massaging my left temple while drinking my limited edition of French champagne, I was walking back and forth here in the living room of our mansion as my mood swelled with anger. Suddenly, something was knotting inside my chest that made me hard to breathe. I never relied on my instinct, but it w
Leandro’s P.O.V.I was hoping that Diane got home safely, and nothing bad had ever happened to her last night. For two years, I was only following her like a shadow. I ditched my work several times already just to make sure she would reach home completely safe. Maybe, it was about time for me to meet her family. I would also apologize to her brother if I scared him.Due to my adrenaline rush, I hurried out of the mansion and quickly got inside my car. It looked like I almost flew my car when I pressed its gas pedal, and the speed of one hundred twenty kilometers per hour was still not enough. I continued speeding up, and I didn’t care at all if I would beat the red light or cause any road collision.They should be the ones to avoid me if they didn’t want to be bumped over. “No one would even dare to mess with Leandro.” I scoffed.The world only revolved
Diane’s P.O.V.“Clariz, you are not going to dance for now. Shiela was absent today, so you will be the one to take her place instead as Aunt Lucy previously instructed,” Martina said while applying her contour makeup. We were currently in the dressing room, and I was wearing my mask.“Hmm, is that so? Okay, thanks for informing me then,” I replied without even looking at her.We were sharing one vast rectangular mirror with sparkling LED lights, so I could still feel that she was somehow glancing at me. In fairness, her tone was not a bit harsh as how she used to speak when talking to me. We were surrounded by scattered sets of different makeup and brushes, as well as glittering shoes and dresses.Shiela had to be the famous singer in the club, and she used to perform before my every dance number. She was also a part-time student, and we had the s
Diane’s P.O.V.“Huh? W-What do you mean?” I furrowed my forehead while asking. Suddenly, Martina killed me with her suspense acting.“It was Leandro,” Martina confessed audaciously.“What?” I couldn’t help but raised my voice. I didn’t expect them to have an intimate past together, that her revelation made me cover my mouth after being slack-jawed. “Oh my God! Really?” I couldn’t see my whole reaction right now because of my mask, but it looked like my face blanched.“Oh, don’t get me wrong! I never liked him even once, so you can have him all by yourself if you want. I just did what I had to do before to take my revenge on my ex-girlfriend who cheated on me. Leandro couldn’t even remember that we shared a bed anyway. In fact, he was only focused on you that he couldn’t even lay his eyes o
Diane’s P.O.V.It was Liam who was handsomely wearing a long-sleeved blue polo, that was tucked in his black slacks. He was clean-shaven, and his dimple was truly spectacular, despite our distance. His thick black hair was still unruly and was tousled into a medium textured haircut. I blinked my eyes a few times but while I was doing it, I was afraid that he would soon disappear over that area.Was it really him or my illusion was only playing with me?After a while, I could not help myself to be elated as I widely smiled while singing. My heart melted again, and imaginary butterflies twirled inside my belly.It was Liam, and I wasn’t only delusional.I felt like something in me literally jumped, and my heartbeats hastened as if there had been thousands of horses running inside my chest. He waved his right hand on me as his impressiv
Diane’s P.O.V.“We’re going out. I just came from a whole day of work, and I haven’t eaten yet my dinner,” he said with a magnificent smile. His deep dimple showed again, starting to melt me when I couldn’t even glance away. His tone sounded a little bit commanding, but it wasn’t throttling.Jeez, I’m so excited to be with him!Although Liam just declared it without even asking me if I would be willing to go and have some dinner with him, I still couldn’t contain this exhilarating feeling. My feet abruptly felt like barely touching the ground, and I guessed that it would not even take long for me to surely faint here.“Oh, sure thing! I’ll just need a minute to change my clothes. Anyway, take care of these for now. I’ll be right back, promise!” I responded hastily while handing him the red roses.