A Step Towards Finding Diamond

Lexi's pov;

We were in the dining hall eating silently when Nelson said,

" Mom".

"Un". I replied with a mouthful of food.

" We will go to the garden after breakfast, right?".

" Yeah, sure".

" I'm I welcome to tag along?". Max asked.

" Uh, ain't you going to work?". I asked looking at him.

" Nah,free day".

" Ok then".

After breakfast,we all went into the garden and started work.

Nelson was bringing the planks to me, I was arranging them while Max was fixing them.

By twilight,we have succeeded in building a house. Big enough for even Max to enter. It remained the roofing.

We'll need to get bamboos and all.

I freshened up and cooked and just as we were about to eat, Max got a call. It was on loud speaker,so, I could hear both sides of the conversation. It seemed it was his Mom.

" Mom". He had said.

"Son, how's your day?".

" I had a very great day". He said grinning.

" That's good you'll be going on a date with Mirabel. You should go pick her up in an hour".

The stupid grin disappeared immediately he heard that.

" I'll think about it, Mom". He said through his teeth, cutting the call immediately.

" I'm going out". He stood up without even touching his food.

" On a date with her?".

' that's sounds like a voice a jealous house wife would use'. But I didn't mind. I didn't want him to leave.

" Why, you don't want me to go?".

" How could that be? I'm just-just. Yes, I'm worried about the food. I'd get wasted". I stammered looking everywhere but him.

" Alexandra, stop pretending. Just say the word. I promise I won't go".

I swallowed. " Wh-wh-what word, I don't know what you are talking about".

I breathed in.' Yeah, I don't want him to go,but why. Don't tell me I have feelings for him. That's impossible. No way could I have fallen for him, right?".

I was still contemplating. He already left and was just about to open the door.

" Wait". He paused.

" I,uh, I, I think I don't want you to go. But I, I don't know. I..."

Before I even knew what was happening,he was already in front of me. And gosh,he was kissing me.

I mean for real, I've never been kissed like that.

I couldn't help holding the back of his neck so he could kiss me better and I kissed him.

By the time he stepped back, I was already feeling wobbly so he steady me with his hands.

" Gosh,I've always wanted to do that". He said grinning sheepishly, scratching his head.

" I hope I didn't force you, right?". He asked quietly.

" No, I needed that". I said throwing my hands on his shoulders.

" Ewe, that's gross". I was shocked and embarrassed. I quickly let him go blushing so hard I'm sure I was redder than tomato.

" Nelson, I'm sorry I...".

"Does that mean you'll marry him and become my Mom for real?".

" I...".

" Yeah sure, I'll surely marry her".

He said staring at me so hard I was so embarrassed I wished the ground will swallow me.

" Since you don't want me to go, I'll stay and you should do good to keep me company". He said while dialing a number.

" Mom, said I should take you on a date".

" Good, but I won't be coming. I have something else to do maybe some other time".

He said and cut the call.

I unconsciously smiled. I released the sigh I didn't know I was holding.

I know I'm not supposed to go down this lane again but I just can't help it. No matter what, I like this feeling and I'll give anything to be this happy always.

Just after breakfast, Max had gone to work and Nelson was in his room.

I heard a knock on the door.

' who could it be? Maybe it's Max's visitor but he's not around now, well let me just answer the door'.

I went to answer the door. It was a man and the face looked familiar.

' who could it be? Oh, I remember, it's Mr. Jordan. Oh my God'.

I was utterly embarrassed. I already opened the door and I couldn't close it back so I had no choice but to let him in.

When he fully entered,he looked at me closely. I knew what was going on in his mind.

" Maxwell is not around now, you should have called him before coming. Perhaps you should come another time".

" Wait,are you really the former CEO of The Slayers, Alexandra?".

" Please sir" I replied showing him the way out.

" Well, I'm his elder brother. And also, I've called him but he wasn't picking. Let me give him a call again".

' uhh, his brother? I'm in trouble'.

I tried to put on a smile on my face.

"Here, have a seat sir". I helped him rearrange the throw pillows so he'd be more comfortable.

" Thank you".

" Hey, baby bro, I'm in your house right now

Alright, make it quick".

" Miss Alexandra, do you mind telling me what really happened. I was utterly surprised when you transferred your ownership to Mr. Drey".

I swallowed hard and took my lips in.

" It's okay if you don't want to tell me". Then he seemed to come to a realisation.

" Wait, don't tell me you are the new nanny Max has been talking about".

I nodded.

" Wow, this is serious". He said with what I perceived as compassion.

Max came home soon after and I went to sit in the dining hall while they talk their matters out.

Max's pov;

Jordan was talking about how marrying Mirabel is so beneficial. How I should consider him. I already knew at that moment Rowan sent him.

" Rowan sent you, right?".

" Yeah,he did". He smirked.

" Well then, I should send you back shouldn't I? Tell him I've had enough of it already. I won't be controlled by him. I'll do whatever I deem fit".

" How I envy you".

" Too late bro, you were doomed the moment you were birthed as the first born". I then saw him staring at Xandra who was sitting at the dining table across us. She was backing us.

I felt a pang of jealousy.

" Do you have a death wish?". I seethed.

" Why, she's not taken is she? I can make a move on her if I want, can't I?".

That made me see red.

" I swear, I'll kill you,dare me". I said in such a voice I know startled him as much as it startled me.

" What,do you... like her?". He whispered mischievously.

I managed to put on a straight face.

" You are overstaying your welcome, brother?".

" Really, I can't believe you. That reminds me. Do you know what happened to her? Why she sold The Slayers?".

" And how does that concerns you?".

" She was such a great partner. I wish to know how she ended up like this. I asked her, but she wouldn't tell".

I smiled when I thought of how she told me yet wouldn't tell him. Then I got angry when I thought of how that bastard spread the rumors that she sold her company.

' shameless'.

" I don't know about it". I said in a surprisingly calm voice considering how angry I was.

" Ok then, I'll go greet Nelson before I leave. I don't want you to kill me". He scoffed before going to greet Nelson upstairs after which he left.

Drey's pov;

' I've been drinking since I saw the picture. I mean, I still can't believe it,how could that be?

How could she be Diamond? That's inconceivable.

I'm sure she wouldn't even want to see me, she probably hates me now.

How can I tell Mom that I duped and almost slept with my sister.

How could this have happened. How can I live with the guilt, it's eating me up'.

I could feel tears streaming down my face.

I was so drunk I fainted.

I woke up to see myself in a bed. I looked around,it wasn't my bed neither was it my house. I tried to bring the room into focus but I got a pang in my head instead.

Hangover I guess.

It hurts so much.

So I just lay there.

The door opened and a figure came in. I once again tried to look but all I got was an even greater headache and a blurred figure.

" I made you a hangover soup. Can you sit up yourself?".

' The voice,it sounds like female and familiar. Is it someone I know?'.

I tried to sit up but my vision blurred and I almost fell. She supported me to sit up and fed me the soup. It seemed to relieve me after taking the soup and I could see clearly who was in front of me. And it was that beautifully rude girl I met at the club the other day.

" Thank you". I muttered. I never thought she could be this nice considering how she was the first time we met.

" Next time,if you can't stand been drunk then don't get drunk".

" Why were you even drinking so heavily? Were you served breakfast?".

" No"

" No? Then what".

" I duped my sister".

" What,why would you even do that that? That's huge".

" Forget it".

I could feel the dial vibrate in my pocket.

" I gotta go, thanks for your help, bye".

" Uhm, can I have your number?". I asked.

" Oh, alright".

I rushed to the lab after she typed in her number. I met Jade already there.

" What's up?".

" What happened, I've been dialing you since. I just decided to try one last time". I sighed.

" I...".

" You were drinking". He said with a knowing look then added.

" I know it'll be hard but you gotta take it easy on yourself,ok?".

" Ok". I muttered.

" I tracked her down. I found she's living with Maxwell Kim as a nanny". He said.

" Nanny for Maxwell Kim. Oh my God?". I felt even more guilty.

" Yeah,we have to do a DNA test to confirm if she's really your sister so we need her DNA. Her blood,a strand of her hair will do too. Just make sure the root doesn't break away.

I know for sure that she will never believe you without the DNA so it's important we do this".

" How the heck do I get her blood or hair or whatever?". I asked depressed.

" We'll figure it out. We will find someone that has an access to the house". He patted my back.

I left the lab, feeling depressed as I went home. I lay down on the bed thinking.

' will she ever forgive me or even trust me again for that matter? I wish she's not Diamond but all evidence points to her'.

Then my thoughts drifted to the girl who took the drunk me home. I didn't even ask for her name.

I didn't want to stay home brooding so I called her in hopes that she'll hang out with me.

" It's the drunk guy you took home". I said and I could imagine her smile.

" Yeah, I'm fine now, thanks".

" Uh, I was thinking if I could take you out. You know,as a thank you for helping me".

"Really,ok then, I'll text you the address. I'll be expecting you in two hours then, bye".

She was really fun to be with. I was laughing throughout that I even forgot about my problems for a while. Just for a while.

" That reminds me, what's your name?". I finally asked.

" I thought you'd never ask. I'm Mirabel and you?". She asked holding out her hand.

" Drey, nice meeting you". I took her hands in a handshake.

" My pleasure". She smiled.

I didn't know why, but I found myself blurting out." I'm looking for my sister".

" The one you duped. I thought, wait did she run away from home".

" Not really, see her picture".

I showed her Ann's picture.

" What the hell. This is your sister? How could that be?". She was surprised if not shocked.

" You know her?".

She composed herself before answering." Yes,is she not Xandra. Nelson's nanny". I was happy.

" Are you close with her". I rushed.

" Nah". She scoffed. She seemed to have a bad blood with her.

" The thing is she got lost since young. I only suspect she's my sister. I want to confirm it with a DNA test and I don't want to alert her in any way. Is there anyway you can help?".

" Well, maybe. I can try since I'm Maxwell's wife to be".

That shocked me. No denying that I was jealous.

I tried to keep it cool anyway. I didn't want her thinking ill of me.

" Ok,so, will you help?".

" If I help, what's my gain?".

" What do you want?".

She seemed to think for a while before answering." I'll help you get her hair and get your sister out of Max's life".

I was getting jealous. It took all my willpower to keep calm." Ok, deal. But you mustn't hurt my sister, please".

" I promise,as long as you get her out of the way".