บททั้งหมดของ When Love Blooms Finally: บทที่ 31 - บทที่ 40

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.

"...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

"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

Diana pursed her lips as she listened to Osmond rant on the phone. His voice was so loud, even Lucas heard it.   He held her hand tighter.   "We're just parking the car, father." Diana calmly answered.   "..Good." At this Osmond finally stopped. But upon realization at Diana's words, he immediately resumed. "We? Who's we? You brought your friend Heather?"   "No, I'm not with Heather. I brought my boyfriend. Alright father, I'll hang up now, we're going inside the hall." Diana hung up after they entered the hall where the voices were loud.   Hearing the dial tone, Osmond shoved his phone into his pocket. He gritted his teeth in anger.   What is she up to now? She said she's already moved on with Henry but why is she still causing a scene? Why would she keep having someone pretend to be her boyfriend?   He hurried up to look for Diana, tryi

Diana was silent during the drive. A thousand thoughts ran through her head. The memory of her being happy with her family was a distant past already. It seemed like all they do know is becoming more estranged to the other.   Will Lucas be discouraged with her? Chantal and the others' behavior at the party wouldn't give anyone a good impression.   Can't they be happy for her the way they are happy for Chantal and Henry?   Diana wondered if Lucas would change his mind.   To be with her meant having to deal with a troubled family life,   Glancing at Diana once in a while, Lucas tapped his fingers on the steering wheel. He could sense her somber mood. All he wanted to do at that moment was to take her away from them and never bring her back.   He parked a car in the bay area.   Diana wondered why they stopped here instead. She followed Lucas