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Diana woke up feeling like a princess. She stretched her limbs and yawned happily. It was like for the first time in three years she actually had a good night sleep. She didn't have the cliché dreams of Nicholas as prince charming. That will be ridiculous but she would not mind that happening to her.

She did not want to rush into anything with Nicholas lest her future coworkers start to talk and then words may get to Matteo. She had to play this game wisely. Diana's time and living with Maria had helped improve her wardrobe lifestyle and cosmetics.

She started her morning routine by breathing slowly in and out three times because it helped take away her anxiety and nervousness. The time was six fifteen am, so she had some time to spare. She slowly surveyed the Maria's apartment to give herself a sense of direction in her life.

Upon walking into the condo, one is immediately struck by the clean, minimalist aesthetic of the space. The walls are painted a soft, pale gray color, which cre