Diana stepped out of the cab after it halted before Rex’s villa. She walked softly into the villa, before striding into the dining room.Just then, she spotted different delicacies on the long table with Evelyn, Stella, Ronald, and Rex present. Swiftly, she sat on a chair, sensing that Alex was not present.“I’m sorry I'm late,” Diana uttered, taking a glance at Rex who had a wide grin on his face.“I should be the one apologizing for what I did,” Rex responded, and Diana smiled, “It’s fine.”Just then, Ronald sneered, “Aren’t you that sc*mbag’s girlfriend?!”“Yes...” Diana replied. Hastily, a masculine voice responded, “She is my wife now.”“Huh?” Stella gasped.Alex walked into the dining room, and he settled on the chair. “Diana is my wife now. Neil is her ex-boyfriend.”Though, Diana didn't say anything so she won't ruin the family dinner.“What do you mean by that? Are you two legally married?” Stella questioned, causing Alex to glance at her.“Yes, we are,” Alex muttered.With t
“I thought Grandma Evelyn said that you should stay with me...” Diana muttered.Alex interrupted her immediately, “I prefer lodging in a hotel than staying in an old house with three crazy women.”“How dare you call my family crazy!” Diana exclaimed, eyeing him from his head to his toe, meanwhile, Alex insisted. “Just get out, I don't want to argue with you.”Diana’s eyebrows got crossed at that statement, as she blew out her cheeks to calm herself, “I blame myself for trying to advise you to stop being arrogant! Goodness, I can't believe I wasted my precious time!”Hastily, she walked out of the car and deliberately slammed the door shut in a noisy way.Just then, she looked at her apartment, and swiftly walked towards it, while Alex watched her and muttered under his breath, “She is crazy.”He glanced at her through the car window, then, he caught a bald man who swayed his hands sideways approaching Diana, as he held a bottle of alcohol in his hand.The man looked drunk and Alex was
“Why would she keep it?” He questioned himself, before recalling what she said in the car. /We did it and you were caring and passionate that night. Even the next morning, you were acting like a shy boy, so what made you change your personality?!/“She is difficult to understand,” He uttered, returning the morning-after pill to the drawer before he closed it.Just then, his throat felt dry and he became thirsty. Gently, he opened the door, and walked into the living room to enter the kitchen.Then, he spotted Diana. She was already fast asleep as she curved her body on the couch. The couch was too small for her height and she had to curve her body to lay on it.“She pretends to be naive and foolish, so I can pity her,” Alex thought, then he sighed.Swiftly, he returned back to the room, brought the blanket he saw and he covered her body with it before uttering to her asleep self, “It’s very cold, learn to cover yourself up, and stop pretending to not be aware.”“What are you doing?”
“Honeymoon? Grandma, this is the 21st century. She can't just leave her job and salary for a mere honeymoon,” Alex replied, causing Evelyn to gaze at him.Evelyn muttered, “Alex, what are you saying? Spending time with your loved one is more valuable than money,”“That was before, not anymore. I also have works to do,” Alex uttered, tucking his hands into his pockets.Just then, Evelyn tapped her hand on the sofa, gesturing for Alex to sit.Alex obeyed, rolling his eyes secretly. He sat next to her and Evelyn faced him.“Alex, marriage does not work that way. Not everything is about business, money, or power. Don't be like your father, Dear,”“I didn't say I am acting like my father, all I said-”Evelyn interrupted, “Learn to show love to others, no matter what you've faced in the past. Last night, you were acting like Diana is not your wife. You were treating her like she was a stranger. Even when you wrapped your hand around a waist, there was no emotion...”Just then, Alex groaned,
As soon as Evelyn closed the door, she returned to the dining room with a grin on her face.“She is so naive,” she muttered, turning to Rex who was done having his dinner.“What happened? Is Diana alright?” Rex questioned, his voice tinged with concern.Evelyn replied with a chuckle, “She is fine. She is just exaggerating.”***In Alex’s room**“What were you trying to do? And why were you so close to me?!” Diana yelled, clutching the bed cover to herself.Alex rolled his eyes, before responding swiftly, “Will you just keep quiet? Why would I try to touch you anyways?” “Now, get off the bed. I need to sleep,” Alex uttered, causing Diana’s eyebrow to shoot up. Instantly, she lay on the bed, then she stretched her arms and legs across the bed before closing her eyelids.“Is this some kind of joke? I own this room, get off, right now!” Alex uttered in an authoritative tone, yet Diana stretched more, before mumbling, “Now, I'm your wife, I also own this room. So please let me rest, especi
“Insult? Why would I insult you?” Diana inquired, causing Fiona to pull out her phone from her pocket. Hastily, she shoved her phone to the table, showing Diana the messages she received from Diana’s phone number.Diana gasped at the messages, while reading it carefully. She didn't recall sending that type of message.“I’m sorry, there must have been a mix-up. I can never insult you after all the help you've rendered,” Diana uttered, meanwhile, Fiona glared at her before balling her fist.“Now I understand why you spoke rudely to me. It is because I am not married, right?”“No, I would never do such.”“Oh well, you did. And you will pay for it, I promise you,” Fiona muttered, before she flung her hair to a side, and majestically walked away.Meanwhile, Diana was confused. Fiona was her helper during college and she supported Diana financially before she traveled abroad. Why would she send that type of message to her benefactor?“Did Alex touch my phone?” She muttered to herself, reca
With that, Diana’s stomach did a backflip, just before the door barged open.Bang!The door got shut noisily as chatters echoed. As soon as Diana heard that, she pulled away from the kiss and turned to whoever barged in - Melissa, Iris, and Thomas.“Why is he here?” Melissa questioned, before Thomas noticed that it was Alex that was before him.“Iris, this is my step-brother I told you about,” Thomas interrupted, then he turned to Alex with a mischievous smile, “Alex, meet Iris, a good friend from college.”“I know her, there is no need to introduce her to me,” Alex replied tartly, before he stepped out of the apartment.“Pfft... He is arrogant,” Iris muttered.Just then, Melissa gestured toward the sofa with a large smile on her face. “Thomas, have a sit. I will make dinner very quickly,” she muttered and Thomas nodded politely. Meanwhile, Diana reached for her phone and she unblocked Alex’s phone number, in case he tries to call.Sitting comfortably, Thomas was offered a cup of tea
While covering her ears to block out the noise, Alex yelled at the other end as soon as he heard the loud gunshot, “Diana, are you alright?!” Alex’s heart pounded loudly and he was frightened since he assumed that Diana was shot after she exclaimed, “What the hell!”“I’m fine,” Diana whispered as her heart was also pounding, but her quick reply caused Alex to heave a sigh of relief as he calmed himself down.“Okay, but was that a real gunshot?” Alex questioned his voice tinged with curiosity. Yes, he was certain that he heard a gunshot but he wasn't sure if it happened near Diana or not.As Diana opened her mouth to respond, a bullet penetrated into the wall before hitting her right on her thigh and it made her groan loudly in pain.Before she could even blink, three more bullets were triggered, but fortunately, she was quick to lay flat on the floor after receiving the first bullet.As soon as Alex heard Diana groan in pain after the second gunshot, he yelled at the top of his lungs