Chapter 20 — Walter and Ralph

"Morning Diane, come in. Lilian has been expecting you, she's in the studio. Why don't you sit down and help yourself to coffee? I'll go get her." I could hear Anthony greeted Diane.

"Hey baby, I'm done painting. Thank you for letting Diane in. I'm gonna get changed and go down." I was still in my lacy boxers and old crop top. He quickly pulled me in for a heated make out session, leaving me wet and bothered.

"Sexy baby, I was peeking when you were busy painting. I could see the underside of your boobs every time you had reach up to paint," he whispered as he brushed his fingers on my breast, making me whimpered under his touch.

"I'm going to leave you girls alone now and go to work. Have fun today. I love you, Lilian. Text me, okay?" He smirked and left me just like that.

Damn!

I quickly changed my outfit and went down to the kitchen and find Diane.

"Well now, looks like I interrupted a make out session. You look flustered, L." She laughed at me, handing me a cup of coffee.

"Shit D! It's just coffee, you should be able to make it already by now. Sometimes I wondered if you honed your craft too long in your margarita mixes. Leave that! Let's go get some real coffee near campus." She pouted but followed me out the door.

"Morning Bert, please take us to the coffee shop first, then campus after that. Diane here sucks at making coffee." Bert let out a small laugh, then closed the door behind us.

I've warmed up to Bert, he was actually very funny once you get to know him better. He was in his late forties, has a beautiful wife and beautiful twins. He showed me their pictures one day when we were waiting for Anthony to finish his meeting.

Diane and I were sitting by the window and start drinking our coffee. My first morning cup, making me sigh in delight.

This is good coffee.

"So, spill! What's been happening to you lately?" Diane had just told me about her relationship status with Brad, and how he seemed to distance himself from her, and how it bothered her. But she said that she didn't think that she was in love with him, but she likes the sex.

"So, we'll see what happen…I guess…"

I just shook my head, listening to her and laughing at all the graphic details of her lovemaking session with Brad. "Stop it D! my ears! too much information!" I giggled, holding my belly laughing with her.

"Well then, it's nice seeing you laugh like this."

"Sup, Lilian. Nice voice. You should laugh more babe."

Damn! It's Walter and Ralph, what are they doing here? Shit! I can see D is about to burst with questions already!

"Oh hey, there I didn't see you until just now, Walter, Ralph this is my bestie, Diane." I looked at them nodding to Diane.

"D, this is Walter and Ralph my friends from my group meeting."

She smiled, grinning from ear to ear. So typically Diane.

"Well, hello there Walter and Ralph, I didn't know group meetings can be this gorgeous. I should start to tag along someday." She stated shamelessly while eyeing the guys' features from top to bottom, making me blushed.

"D! please I still need to look them straight in the eyes later. Please don't embarrass me." I palmed my face and shook my head, making the boys laughed at us.

"Lilian darling, I'm on the verge of my relationship here. I need to find out what's out there for me. So, boys, do you want to join us?" She said to the guys grinning wide, like a predator to its prey.

"To please the lady of course. Why don't you get our coffee, Walter, while I keep the girls entertained?" Ralph took a seat next to Diane, while I roll my eyes at him.

Diane had this confident and welcoming aura around her, making people comfortable. Not to mention her beautiful feature, of her slender body. Topped off with her red short bob hair, spiking her already spunky attitude. She could make quite a pair with Ralph and his bad boy looks, I thought to myself.

Walter came back minutes later, with their coffee. We talked and laughed until I see Jack coming towards me.

Shit! Shit! Shit!

"Lilian, baby. I'm so sorry. I've missed you. Can we talk?" He touched my shoulder, seeking my attention.

"It's over Jack. There's nothing to talk about." I smiled at him, trying to get him away from our table.

Diane looked at me, and I could see her try to stand up already. I hold her hand and shook my head at her. "It's okay Diane. He's leaving." I looked at him, sternly. Hoping he would get away from our table already.

But he grabbed my arm strongly, hurting me, making me hissed in pain. Walter quickly got up and faced Jack. "You should leave now. She said it's over already." He raised an eyebrow at him, challenging him.

"Is this the new guy? Did you finally fuck him, and not me? Damn it! I already said I'm sorry babe!" He yelled at me, making a scene, and keeping a tight hold of my arm, making my eyes watered.

"The fuck is your problem, dude? You need to leave now! You really want to mess with us?" Ralph took his hold from my arm roughly and stand in front of me blocking him from me.

Jack held out his hand, and finally walked away grumbling out the door. I slumped to my seat, Diane quickly hugged and stroked my hair. "Why don't we just go home?"

I faced Walter and Ralph "I'm sorry about that."

"Hey, that man is a jerk. I don't know the whole story. But the way he offended you, shows us his true colors." Walter told me.

"Stupid ass! That's who that is, nobody should make a scene and hurt a woman, expecting to get his woman back. Damn it, Lilian. You sure you're okay?" Ralph asked, looking genuinely worried.

"I think I'm good, but maybe D's right. I should get home. Think I'll skip today's meeting guys. Just text me, when the next meeting will be, okay?" I informed both of them and asked Diane to accompany me back home.

Walter came to me and put both his hands on my shoulder. "Lilian, just remember, you need to burn all the bad energy. Both from the spirit and human being. I've heard the story from Ann. It all starts with a bad human reaction. You can sketch it and draw it out. Although, I would prefer you to come to the meeting and talk it out. But if you can't, just draw it out or you can always call me, Gabby and also Ralph. Just know we've all been there before." He rubbed my shoulder for assurance and asked Diane to please take care of me. Then we said our goodbyes.