Diana was still dumbfounded at her father for accusing her to beg Henry to get back together with her.
She didn't know where her father got this idea from. Just because they had just broken up and her ex is with her sister, it didn't mean that she would harp about it. 'Why couldn't they believe that I have moved on?'
The way they are is like a broken record, constantly singing a repetitive tune. It was ridiculous and they seem to not have realized it yet.
She gritted her teeth. "Get back together with him? Father, you really don't know me. Whatever. If there's nothing else, I'm hanging up."
"Y-you! You! So disrespectful!" Osmond threw the phone on the couch, ending the call.
'Is Henry the best man in the world that any girl would have a darn hard time getting over him?' She glanced at Lucas. 'He's not even an inch closer to this guy.'
Diana sighed
Diana was still feeling warm as she entered the elevator and went up to her apartment. She could feel her cheeks flush red. When she was told about the engagement party, Diana was already prepared to face ridicule from Chantal's friends. She has already made up her mind to just show up and do what's within reason as part of Winchester Family. Naturally she won't make any scene there as she doesn't really have an opinion on the two people involved. But when Lucas asked her about her father Osmond's call, she only answered what he asked. She didn't feel like there's a reason to be so secretive about it. Anyway the media will report about it soon. Knowing Chantal, she would make sure that her party would be so grandiose and would be talked about by the media. However, Diana didn't expect that Lucas would actually invite himself to the event. Only thinking about it is making Diana feel dumbfounded again.
On the next day, Diana worked peacefully in the laboratory. She felt relieved that her coworkers all act professionally. They only kept working and not bothering about trampling others, unlike what she experienced back at Hopton Research Institute. It was also a relief that the only other female colleagues in their laboratory are her friends. It has become a routine to go to the cafeteria and eat lunch with them. "Can I sit with you guys?" Liam Branigan said, carrying his tray to their table. Miriam looked up. She recognized their coworker from the laboratory. "Sure." She looked at the other two girls, checking if there's no objection. "Sure." Kate and Diana didn't mind as well. Only then Liam pulled out the chair and sat. "Rupert called in sick today so I have no one to take lunch with. Thanks for let
Riiing! Riiing! The alarm went off in Diana's room. It was Saturday morning and usually she will sleep in for a few more hours. But her friends from work reminded her last night to meet them up in the morning for breakfast at The Modern Harvest, a quaint breakfast restaurant near Kate and Armie's apartment. She was by herself in the apartment today since Heather had an assignment out of town since Monday and will be back on Sunday. Stretching out her limbs, she shook the remaining bits of sleepiness. She moved about, choosing what to wear for the day, checking how it looked on her on the full-length mirror. She got ready quickly and went to meet them at the restaurant. She gave her name to the host of the restaurant and she was led to the booth where Kate Lane, Miriam Chudwell, and Armie Lee are seated. "Diana! You're here!" Miriam exclaimed.
Sunday morning, Diana kept rolling in her bed, making up for the rest she didn't get from the day before. She planned to procrastinate that day. She was reading the book Witches and Bandits all over again. It's the trilogy that she loves. The very one that is being made into a movie. She reread the second book as the second part of the movie will start showing in cinemas soon. She had music playing in her speaker that was connected to her phone until suddenly the music paused, replaced with her ringtone. "Owww" She was so startled, she dropped her book on her face. Taking away the book, she massaged her nose. Frowning, she got up and checked her phone. 'Lucas' The ringing stopped. She was too late to pick it up. 'Should I call him back? What if it's important? Wait, it's a Sunday, what important thing could it be? And beside
"...and a cup of coffee for me." Lucas finished his order, handing the menu to the waiter. This is the second time she came to The Waterfront Well and inside Lucas's private room. Prior to meeting him, she never had the chance to come here. Diana fiddled at the napkin on her lap. 'What is this situation?' "We'll have breakfast first. It's going to be a bit of a drive to the shop we're going to." Lucas explained. "I see." Diana nodded in understanding. She thought for a moment, grasping at a topic to talk about. "So--uh...how's your week?" Lucas crinkled his eyes in amusement, noticing Diana's nervousness. "It was the usual meetings and seminars. What about you? How was your weekend so far?" Lucas smiled, easing her discomfort. "hmm..It was fun." A bright smile appeared on her face as she recalled yeste
Diana looked around the shop looking for grey suits with white undershirt. She grabbed it and gave it to Lucas for him to try on in the fitting room. While waiting, she kept looking for other suits. She found another one she liked but as she was taking it off from the display, another hand hurriedly grabbed it. When she looked at the hand's owner, she was surprised to see Beatrice, Chantal's friend. "Mine." Beatrice harshly said. Diana was confused as to Beatrice's attitude. "Okay. Have it then." Diana conceded, moving on to look at other suits. When she was about to grab another one, Beatrice hurriedly took it as well. "I got it first." Beatrice raised an eyebrow, challenging her to react. Diana shook her head. "Here. Try this on, Troy. I'm sure you'll look gorgeous. I don't even know why some people are coming here. This i
"Your acquaintance?" Lucas asked Diana. He didn't recognize the two people. Although Beatrice was there when he first met Diana, she made no impression on him whatsoever. Diana tilted her head. "Not exactly. They are my sister's friends." At this, Lucas's turned frosty. 'Ah. The ones who humiliated her?' Not wasting his breath on those people, he motioned for the sales associate to hand out the packages. Beatrice had to admit that Lucas's image was too incredible. It was as if she was in front of a famous celebrity. 'Where did Diana meet such a person? He's even dressed so elegantly. Surely Diana can't afford to dress him up. I don't think the Winchester family would pamper her the way they do with Chantal.' At that moment, the owner appeared with a sales associate in tow. She must have told the owner
At the Moonlit Fork Club, Chantal and Henry's entourage gathered. Taking a sip of her Mojito, Chantal was pensive. Beatrice has just told her what happened back at Giovanni's Thread. She gripped the glass tightly that it's almost about to break. Seeing Chantal's reaction, Henry took her hand in his and massaged it, calming Chantal slightly. "So you're saying that the guy she was with at the party is actually a rich guy?" Leah was curious. "How did she even end up meeting one?" "I know, right?! All she did back at school was study--study--and study. And every time the Winchester Family has an event, she doesn't really go around interacting with anybody." Beatrice recalled. Leah snorted. "You mean, nobody wanted to interact with her. Pfft!" Chantal took a glance at Henry's face, trying to see what his reaction was. Henry was s