12 Chris

"How did it go?" Grandpa asked Diana through text message.

Seeing the message, Diana; who was laying on her bed thinking about how she has been feeling less ashamed to be herself after meeting Ethan, sat up and dialled grandpa's number.

Grandpa: "Diana dear. How are you?"

Diana smile just because of the 'dear' that followed after her name and felt her heart warm. It's a normally spoken word; but Diana couldn't recall anyone addressing her with it.

"Grandpa!" Diana cried like a small baby, "I failed" she said.

"What happened? Did he lose his temper on you?" Grandpa asked a little worried.

"Temper?" Diana asked with uncertainty with what she just heard, 'that sweet and perfect guy could possess a temper?' She asked in her head.

"He's a nice boy but could be the total opposite of nice if he's pushed to the edge. I'm relieved that it's not the case. So what really happened?" Grandpa asked, eagerly awaiting for some gossip.

Diana. After listening to the old man's words, sighed and wish to never see the other side of Ethan; course she kind of appreciate him as he is. A man who has everything and still so kind.

Diana explained how Ethan didn't find her annoying and even held her waist to support her, teasing her about kiss and all, but left the part where Hanna has tried to hurt her.

Grandpa was flabbergasted, 'and she called that a failure?' He thought. Their goal is different, grandpa wants Diana and Ethan to be together and probably it might reduce Ethan's constant to and fro of different countries.

Diana on the other hand stick to the belief that she's taking revenge on him; to not feel bad about her intention of wanting to use him to solve her sickness if the chance arises.

Ethan's attitude towards her is more like she's failing on getting her revenge on him, while its a good news for the old man.

Being a smart man who  just adore Diana and tend to be soft with her, he chuckled and decided not to call Diana's attention to the fact that Ethan might find her as a good woman and probably like her.

"Don't give up dear; as there is always a next time, I will send you his location tomorrow," he said.

"I think I'm making a fool out of myself grandpa, how about i give up" Diana said.

The old man's heart skipped at her word, "Diana No! Please don't do that dear; don't forget you're also helping me, please do it for me; ever since I met you, I have been less worried about him course I have this believe that things are going to be different with your appearance in his life. So please don't  give up on this old man" he explained and pleaded with her.

Diana suddenly felt like the situation is not as simple as she imagined; like it wasn't some kind of joking matter as the old man made it seem. "Why is he traveling around?" She asked.

The old man went silent for a while, "he's looking for a dangerous person, but the person he is looking for is not the issue; which is why we aren't trying to stop him. But the people associated with the person could do him harm. That's what worries us" he said.

Diana wanted to ask more but she knew when to stop probing. It is already an honour that she was found worthy enough to know about their families worries, which could be a weapon against them if their enemies find out about it. There is no way a wealthy family like theirs won't have opponents.

"I can't promise success but i will try my best," Diana said.

Diana repeat the same thing over and over again for five days and Ethan is starting to get used to it. It comes to a certain point where Ethan will start looking around for her wherever he is, patiently waiting for her arrival.

…

Inside a big restaurant. Ethan was sitting opposite a guy, a handsome hot guy actually, but couldn't match Ethan's exceptional look.

He is the friend his grandpa talked about, it was this same friend he left his restaurant before Diana bumped into him.

Before heading into the restaurant, he felt a nostalgic feeling wash over him and smiled like an idiot, he really find Diana interesting.

"What did you find?" Ethan asked his friend named Chris.

Chris is known as a chef who only manages his restaurant but only few knew about his background. He is from a wealthy family which deal with technologies.

He has a passion for cooking despite his top skill in hacking and anything technology related; but still go for his passion and start a restaurant of his own;- doing what he loves 'cooking'.

He is the guy helping Ethan to track Nathan. "He hasn't traveled to another country yet, i think he is still in Sheffield". Chris said as he couldn't find traces of Nathan leaving for another country.

Ethan; with a saddened expression, " I will leave for Sheffield in two days, notify me if he moved again," he said.

"You will find him Ethan; as long as you do not give up, so cheer up" Chris said and suddenly look at the lady walking toward them.

Ethan forced a smile, "thanks dude, I'm glad you are in, with me on this," he said and saw Chris staring at something behind him.

Before he could turn to look, he felt a hand on his shoulder and Diana face appears before him. She smiled and sit on his lap again, "hi!" She said and smiled at Chris who was in a daze.

Chris shook his head and blinked, "hum hi!" He said, flashing Diana a smile, his set of teeth as white as snow.

"Diana there is a space for you to seat beside me" Ethan said, not in the mood to joke around.

For the first time in 6 days of constant tries, Diana felt happy as Ethan finally shows the reaction she wants. Grandpa has told her that Ethan travel a few days after visiting this friend of his.

"I like it here" Diana replied.

"Diana please" Ethan begged.

Diana sense something in his tone, like he didn't want to get angry at her; which is why begged for her to sit on a chair and not his lap this time.

She felt the urge to ask if he's okay but held back and stood up, "I was passing by and saw you; so I decided to say hi" she said and turned to Chris, "I'm Diana, nice to meet you" she only wanted to introduce herself and leave when Chris extended his hand, which Diana took with a stunned expression.

"I'm Chris, nice to meet you Diana " he said and look around the restaurant, still holding Diana's hand, "I own this place; you can drop by whenever you have the chance, I would love to show you my culinary skills" he said proudly.

Ethan shook Chris hand from Diana's. "You're talking too much," he said.

Chris scratched his hair "Am i?" he asked with a smile and look at Diana who still remains in a daze,  "what do you say Diana?" He asked.

Breaking out of her stupor "Thanks for the invitation Chris, i will create time and come check it out" Diana replied. Which made Ethan look up at her; but she didn't look at him and sprinted out of the restaurant, under the gaze of the Chris staff and the few customers in the restaurant.

The female staff always become shy and easy going whenever Ethan is around, despite their tone change and cute attitude, Ethan remained unmoved.

But right now their heads is screaming 'who the hell is this ugly bitch'.

"You got a girlfriend?" Chris asked, breaking Ethan from his daze.

"Nah, she's just someone i know" Ethan replied.

"You like her?" asked Chris.

Ethan scoffed, "I'm not interested in women," he replied.

"Then why do you look like you want to spank her for agreeing to come check out my skill?" Chris teased.

"I don't like her in the way you're thinking Chris" Ethan replied but still a bit angry that Diana agreed to Chris even though it's clear that Chris is trying to hit on her.

"Can I have her then, she got a killer shape, I can look past her face…."

"Shut up!" Ethan cut in glaring at him.

"Wo wo come down bro" Chris replied stunned by his sudden outburst.