Tristan went inside his room and freshened up, as he thought of countless ways to convince Diana. Most especially the fact that she didn't want to expose herself to the outside world. She even changed her name to Daniella Jang when they were outside, but within the house they could call her Diana.
'How should I say it that she'd follow me to the ball without making a fuss or refusing?' he asked himself.
"knock, knock"
Diana didn't hear any response from Tristan room and decided to come in. Lost in his thoughts, he came out of the bathroom in a bathing towel on his waist and slowly opened the door at the same time Diana pushed it open.
"Oh no" Diana said embarrassed as her face bumped on Tristan wet bare chest.
Tristan couldn't move, but could blush at the scene with satisfaction.
'Well, that's a start!' He inwardly told himself.
'S, sorry Tristan! I didn't know you were about to open the door, since I didn't hear any response." Diana said as bead of sweat were on her forehead, her hands continued squeezing her dress as she looked down.
"Oh it's okay, what brings you here?"
"Dinner is ready, so I came to inform you".
"Okay thanks."
"I'll get going now," She said as she turned around to go but was stopped by Tristan words.
"Diana could you? I mean, could you he-help me out with a favor?" Tristan said stammering.
"Sure, anything for you. You were there for me when I was down, so why can't I help a friend in need, what do you need help with?"
"My father is hosting a party, actually a ball, and he asked me to come along!".
"Oh, you're free to go. Why are you being hesitant about it?"
"its been years since we last met, I'm nervous about it. I hope you can accompany me to the ball?" He asked with one finger crossed behind him.
"Me??????" Diana said surprised.
"Yes, I could have token Janet, but she's a celebrity, if she goes to the ball then the media will spread false news which could harm her carrier. But if I take you, rest-assured no one will try finding out who you are."
"Uhmm good point, but I don't have any good dress to put on for such an event. Janet's cloths are too big for me since she's you know fat." She said with a teasing laugh.
"She better not hear you call her fat, Tristan laughed a bit, since he didn't expect her to agree easily.
"As for the cloth, I've prepared it all along with your makeup artist." Tristan said as he dressed up and followed Diana downstairs. "oh, thanks" She smiled as she met Luna and Janet already on the chair ready to dig in and enjoy themselves.
"I see you're all ready to eat dinner, remember no smoothie except you finish every mole of food I serve to you," Diana said sweetly as she served the food.
Diana said as she dishes out steamed broccoli cheese soup and spaghetti sauce and meatballs for Luna, Tristan, and Janet.
"By the way, I'll need a favor from you, Janet. I need you to baby sit Luna for me and Tristan while we go out tomorrow." "Sure thing, but where are you guys going?" Janet asked
"It's a ball… actually it's been hosted by Tristan father, and he's in need of a partner and since he has no friends other than us, he asked me" Diana explained
"Only friend's my foot, he sees me as an enemy and a rival not a friend!! I'll be dreaming if he ever asks for my help" Janet mocked.
"Good you know, I don't want an entire city following as after hearing their role model will be attending the ball" Tristan chuckled as he stuffed more food in his mouth amazed.
"Asshole, Why the fuck would I want to follow a snobbish doctor like you, huh? I bet I got a torn of men waiting to lick my feet" Janet barked at Tristan enraged.
"Auntie you once told me no foul language, and you just called dad an asshole" Luna complained with food substance littered on her mouth.
"Ohh my sweetheart am sorry, My bad I was too annoyed that I forgot my manners" Janet apologized rubbing Luna hair.
"Auntie annoyed by what?"
"Why not enjoy some smoothie and let's get ready for nap, okay!"
"Foolish model!" Tristan insulted in a low tone
"You!!!"
Diana placed her hand on Janet shoulder and calmed her down
"Luna, let's go to bed" Janet said as she dragged Luna hand upside.
"Tristan, you're too mean to Janet, try getting along with her sometimes. You might one day be her love" Diana said while clearing the dinning table.
A frown formed on Tristan brows as his hot gaze peered at Diana harder and his veins popping up by his brows.
' We'll know at the end'
They all woke up and prepared for work. Tristan seemed to be in a good mood, Janet seemed rather grumpy as she prepared Luna for school and dressing her up into her uniform. Diana was rushing to prepare food and head to her little workshop.
Today Janet decided to use her car, unlike the other days she followed Tristan and drop Luna.
Tristan dropped Diana at her workshop and headed to the hospital.
''Ring, Ring, Ring''
"You seemed to be entertaining a young lady, funny how a Priest like you back in the days could turn to a lover boy and fancy a lady.... A cold voice said sarcastically at the other end of the call.
"Don't worry, I know very well why you called!! I'll attend the Ball today"
"I just decided to remind you, or you suffer the consequenCES"
A Cold Chill passed down his spine as his heart beat increased by the second. His red lips became pale and purple as his fist clenched.
"I'll be there..... Don't WORRY" He replied
"Ohh, I won't worry alright. It's you who needs to worry about yourself; otherwise I'LL come for YOU."
THE CALL ENDS.