The week passed rather quickly and the weekend had arrived. Liam woke up earlier in the morning and spent the last three hours on his laptop doing his work. Completely focused on his tasks, Liam didn't realize Liza had just entered the lounge area.
"Morning!" Liza chirps happily.
"Morning Liza." Liam greets back not sparing a glance.
"Are you busy?"
"Somewhat."
"Businessmen never rest huh?"
"Never."
Liza walks past him and takes a seat on the couch adjacent to Liam.
"I hope I'm not interrupting."
"It's a public space. Feel free."
Showing a small smile, Liza quickly makes herself comfortable on the sofa.
Thirty minutes of complete silence pass and the only sound that could be heard is the constant clicking of Liam's keyboard.
"You've been working diligently for almost four hours now. You should take a rest. It is the weekend after all."
Liam doesn't look up from his screen. "I'm almost done."
Liza shakes her head before returning back to her phone.
Another twenty minutes pass and Liam closes his laptop, signifying his complete project. Liza notices and straightens her posture showing Liam he has her full attention.
Only Liam doesn't say anything. For a few seconds that is.
"How are you feeling by the way? Fatigue finally gone?"
Liza smiles shyly. "Oh yes. This past week has been such an amazing rest. Thank you so much for bringing me into your home."
"You've already thanked us enough. I hope you continue staying comfortable."
There was something about Liam who was dressed in casual sweatpants and a matching hoodie. Liza had always seen Liam dressed in business wear be it formal or casual. Such simple clothing made Liza want to swoon out loud.
And she does.
Liza lets out a giggle causing Liam to stare at her. Stopping, Liza smiles warmly at the man.
"Kind, considerate, hardworking. What a perfect package you are."
Liam clears his throat, feeling a bit uneasy from the praise. If anyone else heard Liza's compliment it would have been taken as nothing but grateful praise. Yet Liam had a feeling that Liza held an underlying intention with her statement.
"Thanks," He mumbles.
"Oh, and I forgot another trait. Handsome."
"Ah."
Liza pushes her body forward causing her V-neck pajama to slide down. It was innocent really. Liza hadn't noticed that her top had done that.
"Do you have any plans for today?"
Liam maintains a blank look. "Why do you ask?"
"I was supposed to go to the movies with one of my friends but she couldn't make it."
Liam nods.
Liza feels her courage whither from the stare Liam was giving her.
Why is he looking at me like I'm lying?
"She's a nurse. She was called for an emergency shift."
That statement seemed to make Liam almost believe her. His believing her did not matter. What mattered was whether Liam wanted to go out with Liza or not.
And truthfully, he did not. Something about her made him uncomfortable and until he figures out what it is, he was going to maintain a large distance between them.
"Thank you for the invite but I can't join you. My wife and I have plans."
Lie. They did not. But Liam wanted to decline the offer without sounding too harsh.
Liza's shoulders sag a bit. "Oh."
"I'm sorry Liza," Liam says rising to his feet. "Why don't you ask your mother to join you? I am sure she would enjoy it."
Liza nods sadly. "Yeah, I'll do that."
"Enjoy the movie."
And with that, Liam vacates the room leaving a slightly hurt Liza.
Did I just get rejected?
~~~
Meanwhile, Liam had reached the front of his wife's bedroom waiting for her to unlock the door for him.
"Oh hi! Morning!" Diamond greets smiling widely.
"Did you sleep well?" Liam asks returning the smile.
"I did. And you?"
"Same here."
"Great."
A few seconds of silence pass before Liam speaks up again.
"Do you have any plans for today?"
"Plans?" Diamond repeats thinking. "No. Why?"
"Would you like to go out? It's been a long week and I think going lit for some fresh air will do us both good."
Diamond nods accepting the request. "That sounds fun. When do you want us to leave?"
"Whenever you are ready. I'll be waiting for you downstairs."
"Alrighty then. See you in a bit."
With one last smile, Diamond closes her bedroom door and begins to prep for their day out.
Diamond steps out of the shower with a towel covering her body. She begins to look around her closing, not knowing what to exactly wear.
It's a relaxing day out which means I need to dress comfortably. Right?
Diamond snaps out of her thoughts as her phone screeches on her bed. Reaching for it, Diamond presses the answer button.
"Hey, Aya!"
"Hey babe. How are you?"
"I'm great? You?"
"I'm doing okay."
A second of silence passes.
"Are you doing anything today? Do you want to watch a movie with me?"
"Oh, I'm sorry Aya but I can't. Liam and I have plans."
That seems to have perked up Aya's interest.
"I need you to repeat that."
Diamond rolls her eyes. "Liam and I have plans."
"Really? Where are you going?"
"I don't know. He just told me that the fresh air might help us relax."
"Sounds romantic."
"Aya." Diamond sighs.
"What are you wearing?"
"I don't know," Diamond says adjusting her phone. "Something comfy I guess."
"Comfy but cute, right?"
"Uhhh."
"You need to look cute for your date Diamond."
"It's not a date."
"Yes, it is." Aya pursues.
"No, it's not."
"Then how do you explain your husband asking you to go out alone with him to have fun."
Aya makes a good point.
"You don't need to wear anything fancy. Just look nice. Okay, Diamond?"
"I'll try."
"Good girl. You better tell me everything when you return okay?"
Diamond chuckles at her friend. "Okay."
"Bye, babe. Love you!"
And with that, Aya ends the call reminding Diamond that it was time to choose an outfit.
Comfy but cute? I can do that.
~~~
Diamond stares at her reflection satisfied. Wearing light blue jeans and a cute white cropped halter top, Diamond adds on the necklace Liam bought her as an accessory. She of course, also wore the earrings. For a jacket, she chose her cropped white coat that was slightly longer than her top, leaving a bit of her stomach out. The high-waisted jeans covered the rest. For shoes, she wore white cute sandals that had a small heel.
Diamond looked cute.
She felt cute.
Her half up half down locs made her look even more cute.
Okay, I'm ready.
Diamond quickly exits her bedroom and heads downstairs to notice Liam had already been waiting for her. Upon hearing the click of her heels Liam lifts his head to greet his wife.
"You look beautiful Diamond." He compliments, his eyes roaming her body.
"Thanks. You too."
Liam laughs out loud. "I look beautiful?"
Diamond wasn't lying. Instead of the usual business attire, Liam had taken it upon himself to dress less business-y. Wearing white slacks matched with a brown turtleneck that was at least a size bigger.
That style suits him. That's what Diamond concluded at least.
"You should dress like that more often," Diamond says smiling. "You look really nice"
"Thank you," Liam says smiling. Diamond happily giving him such a compliment made him want to smile for hours.
"I see you wore the necklace I got."
"Yeah." Diamond says touching the charm. "It's so pretty."
"I'm glad you like it." He responds and begins to walk to the kitchen.
Diamond incoherently hears Liam saying something to Martha who responds back. She watches as her husband returns with a basket in his hand.
"Martha packed us a few goods for our outing. We can get the rest at this place I know."
"Where are we going?"
"We are going for a picnic."
~~~
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