Chapter four: Shock

The large double doors leading to the spacious living room were pushed open by two female servants. I noticed the look they threw at me which was the same as Jake and Sophie's the previous day we first met.

I tried my best to be in my best composure, i wasn't much of an actress material but at least I could act a bit natural.

A few distant voices coming from the living room drew my attention. From their voices I could make out there were more than five people in there.

Jake and I moved further into the room and my eyes were almost blinded by the glittering and elegant decor. My brain was quick to make a real calculative move on the total cost of everything.

Maybe if I were to steal a single vase, I might become rich if I sold it. I laughed at the naughty thoughts and at the same time made a mental note to write that down in my to do list.

Hehehe...

"Sophie..I left an important beauty vacation just for you to flaunt your outfit? Come on! If there's really nothing serious to discuss, just say it out!" One of the ladies lashed out in irritation.

Sophie was the first to notice my arrival, I watched her once frowning face turned into one with a deep smile. She stood up to her feet with pride and took a step forward.

I did a quick headcount on the total number of people seated on the plush leather couches and they were six in number.

"As you all know, after the incident which took place two years ago we thought that we had indeed lost a soul. A sweet soul whom everyone loved including Scott who could die any moment from now-

"My son isn't going to die!"

Sophie rolled her eyes at the other woman who just made a declaration, her face was all red probably from crying way too much. She brought a small pink piece of clothing and dabbed it under her eyes continuously.

"Keep your hopes high up honey. You just need to face reality. Anyways, there's someone who I want you all to meet."

That was me. My heart did a quick backflip. This was it, my act starts from here. Henceforth, I inhaled deeply and took a step forward as soon as Sophie beckoned for me.

"Meet Diana who we all thought was dead"

No sooner had she said those words, all heads turned to me. I felt like a priceless piece of art who everyone stared at in surprise.

Gorgeous. Their jaws dropped in shock at my appearance. This was my moment to shine, I beamed at them like I've known them for a thousand years.

And for once I was proud of myself that I was able to walk on these heels perfectly for a span of five minutes. Well my thoughts were a lot sooner because I lost my footing and wobbled to and fro before I met with the marbled floor.

Great! I really made a good impression of myself..

I could already imagine the look on Sophie's face, without raising my head up to her, I felt a hot laser drilling a hole at the back of my head.

"Diana?!"

***

It's been twenty minutes since I've been pretending to be unconscious. After I fell face flat in front of everyone, I automatically lost face to face them again.

I wondered what was taking them so long to leave, the doctor who was brought to examine me raised my eyelid with a finger.

The little murmurs around the room irritated me so much.

"So how is she doctor?"

That was a lady's voice but it didn't belong to Sophie since I was already familiar with her voice by now. It was the other woman who was scolded by Sophie a while ago in the living room before my graceful fall.

"There's nothing to be worried about. She just needs some rest that's all"

Few seconds ticked by and no one said anything or made an attempt to move except the doctor who was packing his equipment into the briefcase next to me.

"I'll take my leave then"

As soon as the doctor left, I moved my head a bit and almost immediately someone said "She moved! I think she's awake!"

I fluttered my eyelids slowly and touched my forehead pretending to be hurt. I was willing to do anything as long as everyone had no memory of that embarrassing scene I made out there.

"Scott.." I sat up hurriedly staring around me as if searching for someone. I figured the best way to ignore all their questions was to act desperate.

The older woman who was crying earlier was the one who rushed and sat next to me. She scooped me into her arms and broke down into tears.

"I can't believe you're still alive Diana..I'm happy you're here. Scott would finally have a reason to wake up"

My lips ran out of words for a moment, What happened to Scott? and how was Diana related to him? I cursed my fate for not finding things out for myself in the first place.

Jake and his mum must have lied to me one way or another, and there was absolutely no way I could back out now.

The only thing left for me to do now was to play along.

"I want to see him" I demanded, almost desperate, which caused a line of crease on Sophie's forehead.

***

I was led to the door leading to Scott's room by Vivian who I learnt was Scott's mother from the little conversation they had in the room a while back. She gave me an assuring nod before pushing the door open for me to step in.

"Go on. I'll be waiting right here for you"

I reluctantly took a step into the semi bright room. Once I was in, the door closed behind me leaving me to the extravagant yet simple large bedroom.

For a second, I forgot the real reason why I was here, which was to see the person named Scott.

I moved to the large windows and carefully pulled the long curtains open which aided the room's brightness.

"Now that's what I'm talking about"

I twirled around taking my time to enjoy the view before me but then I stopped when I noticed something.

My breath ceased completely as my eyes settled on the figure lying on the bed with his eyes closed.

"Scott" a breathless whisper left my lips.

My feet moved on their own Accord to the bed where the figure lay in a peaceful slumber.