Shawn and Linda had been invited to the cafe by one of their class mates as a form of courtesy.
They didn't really think she would come but there she was with her husband.
She wore a green straight sleeveless dress which showed her slim figure and angelic face whiles shaw wore a white shirt with black pants.
They looked like a match made in heaven.
The cafe went silent as the two entered with awkward faces. Linda didn't really want to come here because she was ashamed of her actions and didn't want to face Luke after hurting him but alas, her husband wanted to attend leading to this awkward situation.
"My apologies for being late at the gathering, we hope we are not causing any inconveniences" Shawn said with a smile.
The class rep who was named smith didn't know how to proceed since he wasn't the host but then Luke rescued him from his dilima.
"Not at all... dear friends" Luke voice echoed through the cafe.
"Why don't you take a seat and join us" he continued.
"That won't be necessary, I came because I just wanted to talk to you and we won't be taking much of your time.
So if you may, can we talk privately" Shawn offered with a smile.
All the people present in the room could feel the tension in the atmosphere and prepared for the drama to unfold but to their disappointment Luke agreed and took him to his office in the shop.
The office had a simple design and only contained a shelf, table, chair and a computer. Though it was not spacious, it was still very neat and tidy.
The only thing that separates the interior of the cafe from the office was a glass wall.
Upon entering, Luke rolled the curtain which gave them some privacy.
"Look I know that my wife did some hurtful things to you and as a man I understand you, but could keep it a secret and not let anybody find out,
I mean it won't do my relationship or yours good and am willing to compensate you to make sure you keep it a secret" Shawn started.
Luke just casually smiled and nodded, " I understand and you don't have to bother with any compensation, besides am already over it."
Shawn was surprised and stood there for a few minutes before nodding and saying "thank you".
He shook Luke's hand before leaving the office.
Luke stood there in silence and thought to himself, "His not that bad if am being honest"
"Did you expect him to be a horrible person so you could deliver divine justice to him" said Lucy out of nowhere.
"Life is not a novel and you are not the Mc so grow up" Luke shrugged and also left the office.
Shawn and Linda stayed for an uncomfortable ten minutes before taking their leave and within those minutes, Linda couldn't even stare at Luke straight.
After the couple left, the rest also began to take their leaves leaving only Jeff and Luke.
The best friends continued to chat till it was late evening before Luke kicked Jeff out of his cafe.
He and John then left for his mom's house after closing the cafe.
Beatrice in the past few weeks enjoyed staying with her mother in law who doted and showered her with love to the extent she was becoming spoilt.
She had never felt a parent love in her life since she's an orphan but after meeting Diana she had no regrets.
Today she sat outside the mansion and took in the view of the strange yet beautiful Achetecture of the house she always admired, the fountain outside flowing with water and the orange color painted in the sky as the sun set.
All this seems to come from a fantasy book and looked so surreal as she kept admiring the beautiful view, she saw a car she was too familiar with and would recognize it even in her sleep.
It was Luke's black escalade, she immediately got up from her seat and ran towards the car as it stopped not showing any grace a woman of her stature should have.
Luke was working on his laptop when they entered the house so he did not see Beatrice rushing towards him so the moment he stepped out he saw Beatrice jumping into his arms.
Beatrice hand were tightly wrapped around Luke as she squeezed it like she would never let go while whispering "I missed you a lot".
Luke remained motionless as Beatrice hugged him, he was geneiuly overwhelmed with how much love Beatrice was showing him when they had barely met a few months ago.
After Beatrice hugged Luke to her heart content she decided to pull back since she felt no response from Luke and was starting to feel disappointed, but before she could separate from him, Luke pulled her back into his arms and wrapped his hands around Beatrice whiles he combed her silky hair with his hands and whispered.
"I've missed you too" this action froze Beatrice.
She felt a warm feeling gushing through her heart like a spring gushing out from the earth crust.
After a few seconds Luke stopped hugging the stupidfied woman who had froze and held her soft hands and began to lead her into the house.
At this moment Beatrice was not a cold domineering founder of a leading company but just a little girl who has experienced her first love and would follow her lover anywhere.
Diana who had seen all this laughed out proudly, this was all her handiwork.
When Luke entered the house he looked at Beatrice and Said gently " park your things, we are going home".
Beatrice also smiled back at Luke and nodded and immediately left to pack her things.
After she left Diana entered the hall, " look who came to visit! So you came here only for your wife huh?
Before she could continue with her drama Luke approached her and hugged her too,
"How can I forget my dramatic mom, I love you more"
Luke always knew how coax his dramatic mom and after a few sentences she calmed down and had a talk with her son.
A few minutes later Beatrice returned with her bag which was immediately taken from her from one of the servants and loaded in Luke's car.
Before they left Diana gave Luke a warning " If you hurt my daughter I will break your legs".
Luke knew his mom was not kidding and so just nodded and left.
John eyes had been bleached from having to look at the cold blooded Luke and Beatrice shower each other with affection and couldn't wait to leave here.
Beatrice and Luke got into the car and took off whiles Diana stood there and watch them leave with a smile on her face, her son was not going to be lonely again, he now had a companion.