In the girls’ dormitory, Diana was hesitant. She didn’t know what to do about Antonette. Finally, she made a decision and called Kyle.
“Hi Kyle, it’s me, Diana,” Diana said in a low voice.
Kyle was glad to receive her call.
“Diana, are you still planning to move today? Do you need any help?”
“Yes, but…” Diana paused for a second, “Kyle, Antonette wants to rent a house with me. Do you mind us sharing a room?”
Kyle’s mood instantly turned sour on hearing Antonette’s name. She was always hanging around Diana and turned everything into a mess.
But in order to maintain his ‘nice guy’ image, Kyle said with understanding, “I think my place is not really suitable for her, but if she wants to live off-campus, I can help keep an eye out for any available apartments.”
“Really? That would be great! If it’s not too much bother…?”
“Your problems are my problems, of course, I will help you.”
While Diana was delighted to be moving out of the dormitory, she was also a little apprehensive about how it might impact Kyle. He was very nice to her, indeed, so she would feel ashamed if Brian was hostile towards Kyle or made him lose his position in the family because of her.
Diana passed the message on to Antonette, making sure to leave out the part about it being Kyle’s place, she didn’t want to cause any conflict between them.
Although Antonette was disappointed, she didn’t really intend to move out. After all, she didn’t want to be too far from all the boys at school who regarded her as their goddess.
So, she quickly made up an excuse and left the dormitory, for fear Diana would ask her to help move her things.
As Antonette left, Diana let out a sigh of relief; the conversation had gone surprisingly well.
Turning her attention to the packing, Diana was able to finish quite quickly. She actually didn’t have that many belongings, and they all fit into a small box.
Taking one last look around the dormitory, Diana picked up her box and went downstairs.
Diana had planned to take a taxi at the school gate, so she was surprised to see Kyle’s car waiting there for her.
“Diana, here you are at last.”
Kyle got out of the car with a smile and walked towards her.
“Kyle, why are you here?”
“I came to pick you up. I could hear you packing things away when you called before, so I guessed you would set off soon.”
“Wow, you are so smart, Kyle.” Diana was impressed he had figured out her plans from their brief phone call.
Kyle took the box from her with enthusiasm, “Follow me.”
Diana nodded happily. Not only was it a sweet gesture from Kyle, but she was also quite short of money, so saving the taxi journey was a nice bonus.
Diana got in the car, and they left the school.
As the car pulled away, a girl in a white dress came out from behind a tree. It was Antonette.
She saw Diana leave with Kyle, and they looked quite intimate. Only then did she understand Diana’s evasiveness and vague answers regarding her new accommodation.
A bitch and a snob!
It seemed that Brian had given up on her after the malicious messages between them, and then Diana turned to Kyle, her rebound guy!
As Antonette thought her theory through, she clenched her teeth in hatred.
Before it was too late, she jumped in a taxi and asked the driver to follow Kyle’s car.
Kyle and Diana didn’t notice they were being followed. Although Kyle was very cautious, he didn’t expect there would be anyone who cared enough to stalk them.
When they arrived at his grandfather’s residence, Kyle opened the door and carried the stuff into the house, Diana following close behind.
As they entered the house together, Antonette hurriedly wound down the taxi window and photographed the scene.
She wanted to have the evidence to prove that Diana and Kyle were together. She could then show Brian Diana was not to be trusted and ask him to punish her.
Looking around her new home, Diana could smell the faint fragrance of violets in the air.
Kyle was observing her carefully and explained, “I had the house cleaned and sprayed some perfume in the room for your arrival.”
Diana was moved by Kyle’s considerate gesture.
“Kyle, how thoughtful!”
“My pleasure. You don’t have to be so polite with me, you know, we’re friends.”
“As you wish.”
Kyle carried Diana’s luggage to her room. After everything was put away and Diana was settled in, Kyle asked, “What do you want to do for dinner? I can cook for you since there is no restaurant around here. And it will be easier on the bank balance!”
“Wow, you know how to cook?!” Diana said, surprised.
“A little,” Kyle replied humbly.
Diana giggled at Kyle’s unwavering humility.
“You are always so modest,” she laughed. “I really appreciate your efforts, so please, so let me buy some vegetables and meat for us to cook.”
Kyle loved that Diana didn’t just want to accept things for free.
He replied with a smile, “Sure, I can go with you.”
“Great!”
“I know a great seafood market nearby, maybe we can try and pick something up there?” Kyle suggested
“Seafood?” Diana got very excited at Kyle’s idea. “Seafood is my favorite! How wonderful to have a market nearby!”
“So shall we go?” Kyle smiled.
Diana nodded her head excitedly, and they set off.