When lunch time hit, Diana drove to the house Roman was building. Diana had fallen in love with the plans and the drawings Roman had done of what the inside would look like. He would even ask her for her advice on it.
She waved to the men who sat outside on the lawn to enjoy their lunch. She had grown up with most of these men.
"Where is he?", she asked.
"Upstairs", Randy said, pointing inside.
She nodded and made her way inside. It was even better once done. She smiled and made her way up. Popping her head into the master bedroom. Roman was out on the balcony.
"Roman", she called.
He turned and smiled when he saw her. Walking back in.
"Hey", he said, leaning down to kiss her, but she pulled away.
He was confused by that. She walked passed him and onto the balcony. The view was beautiful.
"So, what's going on, D?", he asked.
"You lied to me", she said.
"Lied about what?", he asked.
She turned to look at him.
"You tell me. Let's see if you confess", she said, crossing her arms over her chest.
He sighed.
"How did you find out?", he asked, he couldn't meet her eyes.
"What are you talking about?", she asked.
She wanted him to say it. He sighed.
"The job offer", he said.
"I found the letter they sent you. They gave you a job, an apartment, and a company car, Roman", she said.
"None of that matters to me and you know it", he said.
"So then don't take anything else. Just take the damn job", she shouted.
"I can't", he said.
She remembered that Dean said he didn't want to leave her and Noah. She was going to force him to go, even if it hurt.
"Why? Because of me and Noah? Well guess what Roman, Seth is back, Noah will be spending every waking moment with him. With his father.", she said.
She saw the pained look on Roman's face.
"And you?", he asked.
"Since discussing it with you, I've made up my mind. If he asked me for a second chance, I would give it. Noah deserves to have his parents together, as a family.", she said.
He looked away and she watched as his eyes got glossy.
"So you don't have to worry about us. Go to New York, start your life", she said.
"And what if I don't want that? What if I've always wanted you? Noah? You're my family, not his", he said angry.
"His blood runs through Noah's veins, not yours. I will never love you, Roman, ever. All you ever were was a quick fuck", she said.
It hurt her to say it. He looked at her like she just slapped him.
"Diana", he said softly.
"Did you lie about losing your scholership too?", she suddenly asked.
"No. I really lost it. If I didn't, I would have transferred closer to home to help you.", he said.
"How do I know if you're telling me the truth? You lied about the job, you could have lied about that too", she said.
"Well I didn't. I am being honest right now.", he said, raising his voice.
She sighed and shook her head. Meeting his eyes.
"Go, Roman. I'm going to go and talk to Seth, about moving to L.A. with him so Noah could get to know him.", she said.
She quickly made her way out and to her car. The men quietly looked away, having heard everything. She cried in her car as she drove to work. When she parked, she cried harder. Hearing a tapping on her window, she looked to see Dean.
She wiped her cheeks and got out.
"Are you okay?", he asked.
"I told him to go. He's taking the job in New York", she said, walking inside the bar.
Dean followed.
"How did you get him to do that?", he asked worried.
She stopped and cried again. Dean pulled her into him. She had just lost her brother and now she lost the only man she had ever loved.
"D, what did you do?", he asked.
"I told him that Seth came back for us and that Noah and I would be leaving with him. That he wasn't Noah's father and that I would never love him", she cried.
"Diana", he sighed.
"Don't Dean. You know very well that he needs to leave. He's so good at what he does and he needs to show the world his art.", she said.
"He designs buildings for a living. Art? Really?", he said.
"Come on, you can't tell me the drawings and buildings he designs aren't beautiful", she said.
He chuckled and nodded.
"Dude has talent", Dean said.
She wiped her cheeks.
"I did the right thing", she said.
"Are you really going to let Seth in?", he asked.
"Of course not. He made his choice a long time ago.", she said.
He kissed the top of her head.
Roman felt like he couldn't breathe. His chest hurt.
"Boss", Randy said, entering the room.
Roman looked at him.
"Sorry, yeah?", he asked.
"We finished the kitchen like you said. Want to take a look at it?", Randy said.
Roman nodded. He grew up around these men, and he was sure they had heard everything. He followed Randy down the stairs.
"I know it's bad to eavesdrop, but are you really going to New York?", Randy asked.
Roman sighed.
"Some of the guys and I are just worried and were wondering if we needed to look for new jobs out of town", he said.
Roman smiled and looked at his men.
"I am not going to New York. You don't have to worry.", he said.
"We aren't trying to make you feel bad. If you want to go, then go, at the end of the day its your life. We just want a head start in finding something", AJ said.
"I made this decision a long time ago. This is my home and I am not leaving. If I were to ever leave, you know very well that I would give you a months notice to find something", Roman said.
They all nodded.
"You should really fix things with Diana. She seemed so certain that you were leaving", Health said.
Roman chuckled.
"Yeah, I'm just going to give her the rest of the day to calm down", he said.
The guys nodded.
"So, the kitchen", Roman said.
Seth got to the school and got off his car. He stopped when he saw Dean walk over to the gate.
"Shit", he mumbled.
He got back in his car and watched as Dean high fived Noah. They walked to his truck and got in before driving away. Seth needed to find a way to get to Noah without anyone stopping him.
After dropping off Noah, Dean returned to the bar. Diana was just getting ready for lunch.
"Alright girl, your turn", Dean said.
She smiled and left. Taking food with her for Noah and her parents. Brie's family decided on taking her and the kids out of town for a bit. Roman walked into the bar. Dean set an order on the wheel.
"She took her lunch break", Dean said.
"I know, it's why I'm here", he said.
"Pissed at her?", he asked, setting a beer down in front of him.
"Of course not.", Roman said.
Dean raised a brow. Roman rolled his eyes.
"Alright, maybe about me not being Noah's biological dad. I will take some of the blame for not being honest about the job with her", Roman said.
Dean nodded.
"So, what are you going to do?", Dean asked.
"Before Victor passed, I had set up a meeting with McMahon Enterprises. I want to talk to them about my plans here and that it would benefit them", Roman said.
"Still on that I see", Dean smirked.
"If they don't bite, then I'll open my own. It will be hard, but I know I can do it", Roman said.
Dean nodded.
"And everyone here has your back", he said.
Roman took a drink. Mandy set his plate down in front of him. She smiled and winked at him.
"I didn't hire you to flirt with married men.", Dean chastised.
Mandy left to the back.
"Who's that?", Roman asked.
"Stand in till Brie comes back, if she ever does", Dean said.
"Married men?", Roman asked with a smirk.
"Hey, I don't need you fucking things up with Diana worse than they already are. So yes, you are married", Dean said.
Roman laughed and nodded.
"Diana is my girl. I would never do anything to fuck that up", Roman said.
"Better not", Dean said.
Roman started on his food.
"Anyway, I had too reschedule the meeting for tomorrow. They understand why I had too.", Roman said.
"Are you bringing whoever it is here?", Dean asked.
"Of course. Your place is one that I want to redesign without taking away certain things you like about this place", Roman said.
Dean nodded.
"I'll have things ready for you", Dean said.
Roman finished his meal, when the door opened and Diana walked in. She stopped, before looking away from Roman and continuing to the back.
"I'll see you tomorrow", Roman said to Dean, before leaving money to pay the bill.