I was asked today to write a sequel to my sequel and since I already started it and planned to post it anyway, here you go. It's still in the works though, so some patience might be required along the way, but I hope you will like it! Reviews are always appreciated! (:
Wicked Charm
Chapter One
"Good evening."
She heard the all too familiar voice and turned around to greet him with a much wider smile just to see him smiling as well.
"You've made it," she looked him in the eye and he leaned closer to her to place a kiss on her cheek.
"I have, congratulations again and the house looks wonderful."
Diane was relieved to see that Will wasn't angry anymore, despite their last encounter. She wasn't even sure he would have come after what had happened the previous day at the office. It had been a while since their last fight, they had gotten along so well lately. And not just her and Will, Kurt and Will as well. Will had even helped them with the moving as he had promised, not to mention he had been the one focusing more on the firm while Diane had been busy dealing with the changes in her personal life.
And then the previous day she had found out about something that he hadn't handled in the best way and also forgotten to inform her about it. That day it already seemed like nothing but a day before she had been furious and let it out on him right away. She shouldn't have, she had been harsh and judgmental and regretted it already. She knew she owed him an apology, she just wasn't sure it was the best place and time for that.
"Thank you," she replied and considered if and how she should bring up the subject when she felt an arm slip around her waist.
"Will, good to see you here," Kurt reached out his other hand in their guest's direction.
Diane hadn't told Kurt anything about the fight, there was no need to involve him in this. Not to mention he would probably have sided with Will anyway and they might have ended up fighting about it in the end, while this day was supposed to be about celebration.
"I wouldn't have missed it, I got you a present too."
"Thank you," Diane repeated herself and felt like asking Kurt to leave them alone with Will for a minute even though it sounded rather inappropriate at that moment.
They were celebrating their engagement that night, even if the actual proposal had happened three months ago. During these months they had been busy moving from two houses into one, getting rid off old pieces of furniture and buying new ones. Besides Will, Katherine had been a huge help as well with arranging their new home and planning their engagement party at the same time. Not that they actually needed this celebration, they had already celebrated on their own way and not even the stress around the move could change their harmonious relationship.
Of course there had been occasional fights about everyday things, but neither of these had been serious enough to even slightly endanger their now very strong connection. Diane only had to look down on her finger to be reminded of the bond they shared that wasn't meant to be broken. And even though it was something new to her, she did well adjusting to the different circumstances and never regretted having said yes to him.
"Here you are," the owner of a loud voice joined their trio.
It was Diane's aunt, who had been staying in Europe since spring and had only come home a couple of days ago, so she and Kurt hadn't been introduced yet. Will on the other hand had had the pleasure of meeting the seventy something lady, whom his law firm partner had been named after. She was every bit of as pretty and elegant as her niece and without knowing that those two were related it was hard to tell her age.
"Aunt Diane, it's so nice to see you," Diane forced a smile on her face. She hadn't seen the woman in a half a year, but she couldn't say she missed her one bit.
It had been different in her childhood, she had been able to turn to her for anything, they'd had a special bond, which had kind of loosened through all these years, as the elder Diane had kept marrying one man after the other following her first husband's death. She had changed so much, but one thing had remained the same, she had never missed an opportunity to tease Diane about ending up as a spinster. At least they could finally put an end to that source of disagreement now.
"Looks like I finally have the pleasure of meeting your republican fiancé," she cut to the chase with a grin on her face and reached out her hand towards Kurt.
Diane couldn't suppress her eye roll hearing her stressing on the adjective, but she also knew Kurt wouldn't find it offensive either way. She'd prepared him on meeting her aunt just in case.
"It's nice to meet you Mrs…"
"Diane," she cut in before Kurt could spell out her married name, "Just call me Diane."
"All right, we're glad you could make it tonight," Kurt smiled at her, showing his best side and Diane was very proud of him at that moment.
"I hope I'm invited to the wedding too," she looked at Diane this time.
"Of course you are," she replied and hugged her quickly, "Only we haven't set the date yet."
"What are you waiting for? You have moved into this gorgeous house already and neither of you will get any younger."
"We'll take our chances," Diane chuckled and moved closer to Kurt again, "I'm glad you like the house though."
"It's wonderful, you have to give me a tour later."
"Definitely," Diane smiled and then her eyes fell on Will again, who was still standing there in silence, "Aunt D, I'm sure you still remember Will, my partner."
"Of course I remember, William," she turned to her side and neither Diane nor Kurt could hold back their chuckles hearing his name like that, "You are still single my boy?"
"I am," Will replied, shaking her offered hand.
"Diane should have helped you find a wife already, but of course it took her long enough to find a husband for herself."
"I'm his business partner not his matchmaker," Diane chuckled again, it suited her aunt to cross boundaries so easily.
"Maybe he will come to his senses and follow your lead. Where's your date for the night?"
"I came alone," Will replied and sent a desperate look in Diane's direction, who was just about to interfere when they all heard the sound of someone gently hitting a glass.
Grace: Thank you for the reviews on WB and WBS! I hope you'll enjoy this sequel just as much! (:
