Once A Cinderella Story

Chapter Eleven

Mrs. Parker's POV

"Hmnnn... That little monster from Harvard thought that she would have all the previledge from my husband because she made it to Harvard University".

I thought to myself.

The more I hate her, the more she is succeeding. It's nearly four month's since she left us and I swear to my grave to make her life a living hell.

I bribed all the cellular business companies here at New Jersey not to allow her number to call through my cell phone or my husband's.

I was not so happy when Tony decided to take her into our family. " She was their daughter". Her mother was my worst enemy because she took Tony away from me when she got pregnant with that little twat. I'm going to make sure she doesn't have a chance to succeed this time.

Mr. Parker's POV

I was very busy that I didn't have time to go see my beloved Diana. But that didn't mean I forgot about her. I told Mary to attend Diana with her allowance every fortnightly.

Mary my wife is such a loving and caring woman. She is strong and very independent and she's trustworthy to rely on.
Her daughter's are my stepchildren. There father passed away just like my Linda (Diana's mum).

Tomorrow I'm flying over to Boston Cambridge, from Mexico to pay a suprise visit to Diana. I didn't want anyone to know, not even my wife.

Diana's POV

I made friends with Stephen, Ms. Smith, Mr. Ken( School Janitor) and Mrs. Wong (Dean). One fine afternoon as Stephen and I were having our lunch at the school cafeteria, my phone started buzzing...

"Who's calling?" Asked Stephen.

" I don't know, it's a new number". I replied surprisingly.

" Try answer and find out, lol". Stephen said cooly.

"Ok". I said with a grin.

"Hello". I answered the phone softly.

" Hi Diana,  it's me dad". Dad responded.

"Dad!" I screamed with a shocking look. Stephen's eyes were wide open...

" Dad what happened to your phone, I've been calling you all these time..." I said quickly never giving him a chance to speak.

"Diana I just left Boston's airport 10 minutes ago, I'm heading your way now. Please stay somewhere close where I can see you quickly. I miss you Diana". He replied softly.

I nearly fainted...

After a few minutes a black Mercedes Benz drove into the school campus.
Both Stephen and I made our way up to the parking area.

It was my dad. He looked older from the last time I saw him. His hair was growing white and his face looked tired.

Maybe because he had been working really hard or because of the long flight. I thought he came with someone but no, he came alone.
I was so happy to see him again, I ran and gave him a big hug.

He didn't push me away, instead he hugged me back tightly.

" I miss you baby". He said softly with a teary eye.

" I miss you too dad". I replied with bits of tears in my eyes.

Then dad saw Stephen and asked, " Diana who is that boy?" Dad stated coldly.

" Oh, that's Stephen Davis, my good friend. Please don't think the wrong way?"

I replied and looked thoughtfully at Stephen...

" Oh you are Nathan's son?"

Dad asked Stephen all of a sudden.

" Yes I am, sir".

Stephen replied sincerely.

Dad smiled and shook hands with Stephen. After that we walked towards the school cafeteria. We sat around a round table at the far end corner and ordered coffee.

Stephen excused dad and I, giving us some private time to talk.

While waiting for the coffee, dad started talking about his endless business trips and  why he didn't come see me because he didn't have the time.

"Diana". Dad said.

" How are you holding up in school? Did Mary send you your allowance as I've instructed her too?"

He asked.

" Dad, what allowance are you referring too? For these past few months I've been struggling with finance and tried calling mum and you but, all my calls are being forwarded and I thought you all must have changed your number or something..."

I stated coldly.

" No Diana,  you never called me at all... since you came here at Harvard. I never got any calls from you."

Dad said with a confuse look on his face.

" No dad, I called you and mum a million times but there was no respond. I thought you all left me for good..."

I responded and started shaking, I couldn't handle the tears in my eyes.

" Diana baby, please don't cr-..."

" No, dad don't stop me from crying. I'm really hurt, I feel down. I feel cold and alone in this big world".

I said sharply interrupting dad from talking.

" I want to know why...? Why are you people treating me like this everytime?" Why don't I get a chance to be treated fairly?"

I said while starring coldly into dad's eye's.

" Diana,  I'm so sorry for everything that has happen to you. I'm so sorry Diana. I didn't know you've been treated this way. I'll make that my priority and deal with whoever is planning to ruin you".

Dad stated seriously.

"Dad, I'm not mad. I'm just upset. Please don't think me wrong".

I said softly and looked down.

" I want you to know that you are my one and only daughter...."

Dad added with a sad expression.

" I want you to know that, I loved you from the moment you came into this world..."

Dad said slowly and meaning every word he said, while staring at me with sorrowful eyes.

" Diana you are my biological daughter..... Your mother died in a car accident with her best friend. I'm your real father and that's the truth. Now is the time for you to know".

Dad said softly with a frown.