Louie didn't noticed that he had fallen asleep at his table… Even though his arms get numb because of the position while he was sleeping, he got up to freshen up and do his morning routine. He felt revitalized knowing that Luna loves him…. He needs to fix himself, he had a strong gut feeling that Autumn and Luna is the same. If he needs to get a sample of Autumn's hair for DNA testing he will do it, and he will search his whole house to find some things that Luna left behind? Ever since Luna left on December 24th, the Old couple Lee told him that they've locked up Luna's room and they gave the key to him.
After Louie freshen up and ate his breakfast, he heard a knock, as he opened the door he saw his wife… The woman he thought that he love, because of that masked he has been fooled by Sofia. He got irritated seeing her. What do you want Sofia? I said to all of you that I don't want to be disturb? He shouted at her. In a total shock Sofia didn't utter a single word, she just stared at him blankly, and this is the first time he shouted at her…. And this the first time that he was angry and cold towards her. Louie slammed the door and lock it again.
Sofia cried, she didn't know what she did to be treated that way….. Her tears keep on falling, as though she starts to think that maybe Louie got to know some of her secrets….. Suzy and James saw what happen…. They went to their daughters' side, James Su patted Sofia's' shoulder; Sweetie, Louie was just stress out because of the pressure he has been going through right now. You see, there is the annual anniversary that will take the day after tomorrow, the collaboration of the companies between the 2 big companies in Italy, and lastly the pressure of acquiring an heir to the Chen's. Her dad explained to him. Darling, her mom called her; Sofia looks at her mother asking for help; Darling I think what Louie suggested to us last night for you to have a vacation at our Villa is good for you. And you need to rest for you to be beautiful on the annual anniversary party of the Chen Corporation. Suzy said to her as she pitied her daughter. Sofia just nodded, she needs to think for a while…..
As Louie slammed the door he heard what the Su couple said to Sofia, No… he will not allowed Sofia and her parents to attend the Anniversary party. He invited the Vendari's to the party…. Then suddenly something sparks to his mind… he called Assistant Yuan...
Louie: Yuan please send an invitation to the Vallini's regarding to our annual anniversary party, and please do tell them that it will be a great pleasure if they will attend to it…. Give me an update for their response….. Called ended…. Assistant Yuan didn't know whether laugh or cry for his boss orders…. He felt that his boss seems agitated but still he comply. He made arrangements to call the Vallini's assistant…. Audrey Belikov.
Assistant Yuan: Good Morning, Ms. Belikov….This is Assistant Yuan Ye of Chen Fashion Jewelry Corporation. Our company would like to invite you on our company's' annual anniversary party. It will be held at Phoenix and Dragon Hotel at around 7pm. Yuan informed Audrey on the other line. Audrey smiled as she receives the call, she knew they will invite them… just as they've planned….. The sweet revenge has begun she said to herself. When will it be Assistant Yuan? She asked. It will be happening the day after tomorrow. And it will be a great pleasure if you and the Vallini's will be there, and I'm sorry for late noticed Ms. Belikov. Yuan added. No, Assistant Yuan you don't have to say sorry…. We will attend the party. But can I make a simple request to you? Said Audrey. Yuan can't argue further more because if he will not agree to the request the Vallini's might not attend the party and he will be dead to his boss.
What is it Ms. Audrey? He asked, since it was a party and there will music and dances, can some of the Vallini's show their talents? It will be consist of four to five songs to be played. It will be consists of violin, flute, saxophone and piano. We will bring the four musical instruments but please you provide the piano. Can you do that? Yuan inhaled deeply, as he exhaled the air out; he said yes. Good…. Thank you Assistant Yuan. Audrey replied as she cut the call out. Assistant Yuan called Louie and rely everything to him….. Louie is very happy… no he is excited upon hearing that they will be going to the party. He also approved the request they want. In his mind, if Autumn will play…. He knows it will be Luna... his Luna…..
Louie continued to read the diary, he knows that there are more surprises and even a hurtful word about him that he will go through but he must accept it…. He needs to learn more if want to have a second chance with her…. With Luna….
March 26
Dear Diary,
Grandma Eva and Grandpa Lucas knew what is running to my mind…. As if they can read my mind, it seems that they can sense I'm planning to break away from them. Last night Louie's grandparents ask for my registration card, they told me that; they need it for my grandfather's medical records…. I gave them my registration i.d, now I'm flustered; I think they will do something beyond my control anymore…..
Grandma Eva called me and explain the situation we are having. She told me that they need to see me settled down before they die….. And both elders once promise to each other that the first born of their family will be betrothed whatever happens. I didn't know if I'm going to cry, cry out of frustration? Anger? Nor I have to be filial to them. I love both of them and I cared so much to them, when mom left me at the age of 12 to my father and his so called "wife and daughter", I felt my whole world crashed into tiny bits of pieces….
No one in my family knew that Sofia is my half-sister, they even didn't knew that she stole everything that I have…. Especially the mask I wear at the Valentine's Day at the Wu's and I don't know why she do it… she even plotted so many things to me, like she spiked my drinks last week at the University festival; good thing someone warned me. She even spreading rumors on campus that the number 1 bachelor and only heir of the Li family was my boyfriend and we have been into intimate to each other even though we were not engaged… What the h*ll, I didn't even know who was that heir of the Li family.
Why can't she just leave me alone….. I just want peace of mind and life…. Even though I escaped from the Su residence and stayed at my maternal grandparents' house she keeps on bullying me…. I didn't know what I've done to her….. Since the age of 13 up to now I've never stepped at the Su residence anymore, some of the employees at that residence resigned after I didn't come home for more than a week. But they make sure that all my things are hidden at the concealed room that only me, my mom, and the servants knew about it.
March 27 (City A; Hospital, Lunch Time)
Dear Diary,
The Chen Elders arrived at my grandfather's ward with a brightest smile. They brought so many things…. Like a pair of white 5 inches stiletto shoes, a Modest Sleeveless Bateau Neckline White Satin Short dress, a pair of engagement and wedding rings….. This is a nightmare for me…. why are they forcing me to marry him…. We didn't even know each other….. How will live to a married love less life….. No… it is not love less… a marriage with one sided love I think…. Because I love him….. I love him from a far…. The Chen Elders also brought a necklace made of gold, with an infinity sign pendant; they said that it is a family heirloom, it was passed it on from generation to generation. And we will wait for Louie to arrive, so that he can put it on my neck….. It's like an engagement party right now on this ward….. Oh!!!! God!!!! I can't breathe, I feel suffocated to the things that the elders are doing.
I've asked the four of them…. Why is it that they brought so many things about marriage? Oh! Sweetie, Grandma Eva responded as her tone was excited. Today is your engagement party here, and tomorrow you will be getting married to Louie….. My mind went blank… it didn't sink into me right that moment….. Grandma, I thought we have talked about this, I blurted out… We've planned that me, and Louie will be getting married next month but not tomorrow…. I said with tears starting to build to my eyes….. I just shook my head as I want to scream….. My freedom will be gone in a snap…..
As I remembered… how can I get married tomorrow? How will I meet Mr. Stranger? I've promised him we will meet at Café Elise…. Same time…same table... my head hurts….my heart hurts... I'm hyperventilating... I can't breathe anymore.... I asked permission to the elders for me to step out for a while, grandpa Lucas glared at me, as he wants to tell me not to escape…. I reminded them that I will not escaped.
As I stepped out of the ward, the only thing that I can think of is "I'M THE SACRIFICIAL LAMB"….. And maybe for me, it's a dream come true….. I will be marrying the man I love… but the question is….. Will he learn to love me back? Will he be good to me?
March 28
Dear Diary,
Today is my wedding day… both Elders were happy, I'm confused and Louie… Louie is drunk but sober and also furious…. He always smirked at me, it's just he felt that I'm a disgusting woman. He only touches my hand if the Elders ask him too…. He just gave me a peck on my lips as a kiss... F**k him, I didn't even ask for this wedding… I didn't even ask for his hands to hold me nor his lips to touch mine…. Even though he was the first …. My first kiss….. He just keeps on glaring me….. a simple wedding with a very shocking scenario, Sofia is there with my Father and Step-mother, she is crying….crying for what? I should be the one crying. Because I'm going into hell married life. I'm the sacrificial lamb for our company. Is she a groom's girlfriend.... she should have said that she likes to marry this guy, I will gladly gave this guy to him. A guy with a COLD HEART.
After the wedding, with a gloomy face this guy, he even can't pretend to be happy just for today…. just for the Elders sake.... Oohhmmmm… this was frustrating, I really want to strangle him... The elders booked an exclusive room for us at Amethyst Restaurant for our "wedding reception?" I can feel the atmosphere is colder on a spring season….. He even sat beside Sofia…. They look so intimate as he console her… God!!!! If they are lovey-dovey in front of the Elders, they should have said it to me; even though I love this man, I'm ready to set him free… to let him go…..
And now I'm here at Villa 7….. his house, my h*ll…. After our meal, the Elders told us that we should be heading home…. What home? I don't have a home, even a house to spend a night for today…. I DON'T have any of it. We arrived in this so called house of his…. He introduced me to all of his staff, especially the Lee couple. He also instructed that I will not be sleeping with him at the master's bedroom, well that's a relief. My room will be at the ground floor's guest room… that's ok with me. Even he gave me a servants quarters…its okay with me….. As long as I don't see him much.
After a long introduction, he left… I don't know where, but the h*ll I care….. he didn't even paid attention to me… he didn't even asked me if I like this kind of arrangement… ever since we got engage last Thursday, he didn't even asked what are my feelings...
This hurt so much…. But I like the Lee couple, they are so accommodating; even his staffs…. They helped me arrange my things, they also prepared a sumptuous meal, simple but very warm. They all call me "Madam", I don't like it…. I'm not that old….. I asked everyone to join me for the meal, just like family does, I also asked them to call me Ms. Luna instead of "Madam"….. Even Louie is around they have to call me Ms. Luna.
Louie now realizes that Luna treats his staffs and the Lee couple family. The thing that he and even Sofia didn't do. Luna gave warm to this house. The house she once called HOME.