Chapter 28 : REGRETS

DIANA'S POV

I Can't believe Enzo and I slept together, It was surreal and unusual, I didn't feel any ounce of regret. Probably because I had made it my priority to keep my virginity for him right from childhood.

“Ouch.” I tried to stand up again for the fourth time this morning but it was quite difficult. I managed to get to the door since I was hungry and I had to eat to regain my strength from the rigorous exercise I performed last night.

I moved downstairs and met a maid cleaning up the table and I told her to bring my food. She obliged and scurried to the kitchen to fetch my food.

I sighed as I glanced around; I haven't seen Enzo or Franco around, where could they have been?

The maid placed  the food in front of me with fruit juice. Just as she was about to go, I decided to ask where Enzo was.

“He left this morning to search for Miss Francesca with Mr Franco.” She answered and I looked at her, quite confused.

Was Francesca missing?

“What happened?” I asked curiously.

“Miss Francesca left the house angrily yesterday evening with her friends.” The maid answered and I knew what had happened.

That explains why he slept in my room and left before I woke up, he went to search for his fiancee.

I frowned a bit and sighed. The fact that he was engaged to another woman hit me like a cold water poured on my face.  I felt naked and needed to protect myself, what was I thinking when he slept with me? I was just another woman meeting the demands of a sexually active man.

The food suddenly became sour and bland in my mouth and I dropped my fork. I just needed to be alone and the best thing was to avoid him.

My stomach grumbled, urging me to fill first before isolating myself. I ate silently, trying to forget last night.

I was on my way back to my room when I heard footsteps, I turned to see who it was and saw it was Enzo.

“Have you eaten anything?” He asked in concern and I glanced at him, uncomfortable with his sudden change of voice.

“Yes, I have.” I answered and there was silence. I hoped he wouldn't talk about last night, it was already awkward, and my cheeks flushed In embarrassment.

“About last night I…-

“Babe!” The annoying voice sprang in joy as Francesca rushed towards Enzo, hugging him tightly, she pressed her lips tightly on his and  I reluctantly looked away. I could feel my ears getting red and I didn't understand why my heart was clenching, trying to choke me.

“I heard you came to look for me, so I rushed here immediately.” She spoke. “Also babe, I know you've missed me, let's not fight over any bitch again.” She spoke as she placed her head on his chest.

The chest I laid my head on throughout the night.

I cursed inwardly as I tried to control myself, she wasn't worth it, I told myself.

“Go to your room, we will talk later.” I heard Enzo finally speak and I tilted my head to know who he was referring to. Obviously, I knew it was me, I just needed clarity or should I say a form of hope that he wasn't indirectly tossing me aside.

“You heard him.” Francesca spoke and I turned slowly to leave, walking up the stairs; Enzo's voice had changed again, his cold tone had returned with Francesca.

I fell flat on the bed as I listened to my own sob, I couldn't control the tears from dropping, I had just been reminded in a harsh way that Enzo could never like me, I was his enemy and I have tried to see him as an enemy but my heart…

This heart loves seeing me in pain, what should I do?

I don't know how many hours I laid in that position before I slept off but I woke up later that evening still feeling empty. I tried so much to get rid of him but there was nothing I could do.

The next few days, I didn't see Enzo around and I was quite relieved, anytime Franco dropped my food, I would have the urge to ask him about Enzo but the latter tells me about him even before asking.

Was my intentions too obvious?

This evening, I was granted the access to tour the garden by Franco and I walked slowly down the  clear part. My eyes landed on a spring and I rushed down to  look at it. The moon was giving a dazzling look to the surface of the water and I smiled brightly in happiness.

“Didn't know this was here.” I muttered, wondering why I didn't explore this part of the garden when I came previously.

I bent low and scooped the clear water in my hands for a while before letting it slip away.

Soon, I started seeing fireflies, brightening the whole garden as they partied in their world.

“This is beautiful.” I mumbled in awe

“Doesn't it remind you of our childhood?”

“Of course it does. I remember when we used to play with them.”

“Wait… who.” I turned back to see Enzo and I froze. I had unknowingly been speaking with him!

Foolish me!

“When have you been here?” I asked

“Long enough to see this.”  He answered as he watched the fireflies with interest.  I could see the side of his face thanks to the fireflies and noticed something odd.

“Did you fight with someone?” I asked, coming closer to take a clearer look. Just as I was about to touch it, he held my hands up and looked at me.

“It's nothing serious. So don't worry.” He replied and I retracted my hands and threw my face away.

Why had I acted that way just now? I looked at him again and bulged my eyes in shock.

“You're bleeding!”