Two Heart Apart

Diana screamed freeing hi

ould be on my side, but no, here you are

" Diego roared running his fingers through his hair, still in sh

ou, you're my boyfriend for cr

u both seemed to be lost in each other gaze for a moment

o managed to reply walking

done shopping" Diana shou

ing at Diego serious expression, w

until you explain your co

r way back home then" with that Diego r

na screamed at the top of her lungs stamp

na immediately and a huge o

im" one of Megan friends

realizing it was One of t

r hands resting on her knees, quietly remin

ace earlier" another said l

of the group, suddenly turned around in her seat, her brow fur

e. Still, her heart raced with unease, a nagging tension that she couldn't shake off.

ont passenger seat, her quick wit bringing a ripple of laughter from the oth

dropping to her hands. "It

h you" Jade moved closer, her

membering the conversation with her parents that had

hanged glances, sensing something deeper was at play. It was Nicole who spoke first

me to get married to someone else, and they've even found someone to set me up with.

e not a kid, you've got to stand on your ground and get to choose yo

g Megan's. "And that should matter above all else. You deserv

her lip. "It's just-w

"Stop feeding yourself those thoughts. You're talented, passionate, and

guys," Megan replied, h

up the volume on the radio. "We're heading to that café with the amazing desserts! Let's celebra

s gleaming with excitement, resuming the lively b

called out causin

ed to head back home for som

g on with you? Nicole said this

, but I have to go

s, you're leaving

rst place, but something came up, girls I'm sorry" Me

ent, exhaling a breath he hadn't realized he was holding. The incident a

eg

he had thought she had moved to the States. 'Megan

oughts,He made his way into the house, the creakin

his mother called, h

ady. How was your d

, though his thoughts were still t

, glancing over her shoulder with a knowing smile. "You know I can

th admiration and defeat. How could he explain the stirring emotions he was

" his mom said walking to him as she

uickly, I'll have the

rom his chair he walked up to his room

go collapsed on his bed

s trying to recol

n the quiet atmosphere,the only thing h

his eyes fle

softly reaching out f

her number,fear gr

e left her alone" Die

typed a mes

, please reply back immediatel

is phone beeped w

you for humiliating me in front of

I clearly told you to get i

married to me, don't bother calling me, I'm calling of

like that,I said I'm so

breaking up with him, not after tellin

the connection you're h

's nothing, I'v

you laid your eyes on her, don't e

nding us, just because of a mere stranger we

tomorrow,then we can iron th

nce, don't even think about

see ya tom

sting his head b

had never seen her" Diego thou

from the door causing Di

ego said wit

ened and a m

d he sent for you sir

nutes" Diego replied standing up from

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as he gazed at the roasted chicken, sautéed vegetables, and mashed potat

ile as he dished up a serving for both of

de Diego a little awkward,he knew it was always no

and it's about time you start thinking seriously about marriage. Though I kn

still figuring things out." The words stumbled from his lips as he tried

Diego. It's time to take charge of your future. I've been thinking... You

dropped. "Uh,

introduce, then I'll be forced to make a decision on your behalf. You'll have a week to bring some

can't just decide who I should marry! That's not how this works! I and Diana just started dating a fe

stern demeanor. He leaned forward, his gaze unwavering. "I know this is sudden, but I

o me" his da

rustration. "Dad, we discussed about this, and w

d that you had a woman, it's just one simple instruct

long about you having a girlfriend" Ray

ould never do th

imple task,I never asked for the head of a

nk about this. Give me som

go. That's all I'm asking. No more time wasted."

marriage"Diego shot back, desperation creeping in. "I

time. I did with your mother, after all," Raymond insisted, the remnant of nostalgia bringing a wistful glimmer to his

e with,then I have no right to object to that, but if she

thoughts. Diego hated to have this conversation, but he was Left with no choice

voice. His father, however, was quick with a shake of his head. "Nope. That's my decision alone. And I will not s

himself to voice more objections. This was his father, after all- he had known him to b

his thoughts he dropped his fork standing up at once "Dad, I'll see t

t the stairs turni

ested and never will I be interested,I have a girlfriend and I'm happy with her" with that Diego t

n fair?" he mutt

r this, but I'll have to coerce

e bed, staring at the ceiling as serie

ought again closing hi