Who invited you?

"It's just us", Scott seemed like he was annoyed with her question. He doesn't wanted to share her with anyone. He sat on the other end of the table. Even though he wanted to sit so close to her, he doesn't want to be too obvious that he is head over heels crazy for this girl. As for Diana, she thought the pink purse is definitely owned by a girl. Making sure she's only here for the children and pay her debt, she does not want to assume anything serious towards her from a guy who seemed to be only a pleasure seeker.

The wooden dining table of six was set up for a casual lunch for two. There were white marbly plates with black and gold charger plates beneath, shiny silverware, a pair of crystal wine glasses and goblets for water. There are only two kinds of food served on the table - a plateful of steak and a strawberry shortcake.

"I hope you like steak. The kitchen is busy, they can't take my orders. So you don't have much choice but to enjoy my cooking", Scott said as he served steak on her plate.

Diana adores people exerting their personal efforts. For her, that's a true labor of love. "I'm sure this taste good. So you cook?", she replied as she slice her steak.

"On special ocassions", Scott blushed a little. He lifted his wine glass and gulped a quaff of the wine. Scott observed Diana as they dine quietly. He watched her chop and chew her food slowly. She moved with grace, and elegance like a bird enjoying its food.

"What made you come here in the island?", he asked as he grabbed a piece of steak and poured wine in her glass.

"For vacation", she answered wiping her mouth then waved to Scott refusing the wine. "I don't drink, Scott", she crinkled her nose and shook her sideways.

"Alone?", he asked as he withdrew her glass of wine.

"Why not?", she replied. "Sometimes, being alone is a reward you give to yourself.. you get no pressure from others.", Diana said in a serious face as she unconsiously poke her steak with her fork.

Scott was speechless. That's the most honest and longest answer Scott received from her. It seemed like it came out straight from her heart. 'So she's getting pressured? By whom?', he thought. His eyes darkened with the fact that whatever situation she's in, it definitely gave her difficulties making her runaway to this island. And he's glad that he arrived in her life at the perfect time.

"Getting space is good. But with great company, you can get sense of meaning and a different level of happiness", Scott said not taking off his piercing gray eyes on her.

"Maybe you're right.", Diana stared and smiled at Scott. Somehow, Diana thought Scott can be sensible too.

"Did anyone invited you or recommended this island?", Scott changed the subject as he noticed the conversation is making Diana unhappy.

"No, the seaplane ticket I had was a gift from a friend", Diana lied. She wouldn't want to share her personal details to a guy she just met, most especially that she got stood up on her wedding day.

Little did she know, that this island is for invitation only. Guests receive a special kind of seaplane ticket or yacht access to enter the island. 'Who invited you, Diana? Do the Trevors know you?', Scott wondered.

"How about you? You own this island?", she curiously asked.

"No, its my friend's. His family owns the island, and he occupies this villa. I just happen to be forced to come here", Scott said as he emptied his wine glass and began to feel uneasy about the topic. It would be awkward to tell the woman he's crazy for that he was supposed to get married a couple of days ago.

All the while Diana thought Scott is a part owner of the island. She wondered how could Scott be forced to come to this beautiful paradise? She would trade her 36-hour duty to stay here for another week.

"Anyway, what's the second way to pay off my debt?", Diana refrained to ask further since she doesn't want to put her nose on other's businesses, so she changed the subject.

"Why so eager? I haven't even thought about it", Scott said as he gave her a slice of strawberry shortcake.

"I don't eat sweets.", she said as she was pushing it back.

"But this is the best food in the world," he said as he pushed it back again. It's true, this is his favorite dessert, and sharing it with her is a big thing because he never shares his strawberry shortcake.

"Okay then", Diana smiled when she thought Scott looked like a kid asking her to eat his precious shortcake. She took a spoonful and was delighted with how delicious it was - it is not too sweet and it fit to her liking. Diana do not have a sweet tooth, but Scott's strawberry shortcake is to die for finishing it in no time.

"I told you so", he proudly nodded as he noticed Diana liked it. He pressed on his back pocket, checking for his lighter. Diana interpreted this gesture that Scott is really injured from the fall this morning.

"Does it still hurt?", Diana softly asked.

"A little. Want to check?", the dramatic actor winced as he pointed the door with his thumb.

"I don't mind checking", as a doctor, Diana is used to seeing bodies, with clothes or none, bloodied or clean.

They went to the receiving area and sat on the acid wash L-shaped sofa. Scott took off his shirt for Diana to see a clear view of his back. He did it intentionally to seduce her. For Diana, it was unnecessary, but she handled it professionally. She even noticed his large black tribal tattoo as well. 'So he's inked, too', she thought.

Diana palpated Scott's lower back with her cold hands. He shivered as she continued to examine his body. "There are no bruise and it's not too tender. It could be beaten due to the fall. You may take pain relievers if you can't bear pain", she told Scott as she handed his shirt to him.

Scott paused a while and suspected that his Luna could be a doctor, judging the way she examined and spoke to him. But he was too afraid to ask.

He turned around to face Diana as she was getting his shirt but ended up facing each other too close. So close that they see each other's reflection on their eyes.

He was so mesmerized and lost in her sapphire eyes. He leaned towards her and thought, 'Maybe one kiss is okay'. He was about the kiss her when suddenly someone opened the main door.

"Are we interrupting something?", Lucas smiling ear to ear signaling that he's not alone.