It'll Come Naturally novel Chapter 1687

Annie looked Leena earnestly and put on a small smile. She offered, "Why don't you let me help you? I did say I wanted to learn some things from you, after all." Despite Annie having seen Patricia and Michelle, there was still this lingering feeling inside her heart that she just couldn't enter their world.

Leena looked at Annie for a moment then responded, "Alright. Come with me." Leena then turned the stove off and took the pan with the dish she had just cooked with her to the dining area. Annie followed, "I've already finished cooking the dishes so… maybe you could help me out in setting the table. Or, if that's too simple for you then, I can free up some time to teach you." "Ah, no! Not at all!" Annie replied with a smile.

"I'm usually free when I finish my work these days so, I'm just really looking for something to keep myself preoccupied. And I appreciate your kind suggestion. After I finish my work these days, let's have some time so I can learn a lot from you. Thank you so much." Annie then started to make her way to the dining room but, something caught her attention. It was the view of all men in the area, playing and laughing along with the kids. One child, Joyce, who was a girl, was also well protected. It was such a heart-warming view to see.

And it made Annie's heart ache.

'I wonder how long happiness such as these would last…' Annie thought to herself as she gazed at the view longingly. Annie bit her lip. 'When Rain told me he was going to talk to me later, his expression seemed so serious…"

Breaking Annie away from her trail of thoughts was none other than Leena's sweet voice. "Isn't it beautiful, Annie?" Annie turned to see Leena who was looking at the same view. Leena had a soft and delicate expression on her face. Annie knew that Leena felt blessed for what she had.

Annie then looked back at the view in front of them. "Hey... Thanks Leena… For inviting me." If Leena hadn't invited Annie over, her secret would still be in the shadows, and Rain would never have a chance to even know that he had children.

Living with a heavy secret was never easy.

Leena smiled at Annie. "You're welcome. And hey, don't act so distant with me. Also, correct me if I'm wrong but, you're not married, right?" There's a saying that goes that women would always be more intelligent than men due to their innate 'sixth sense.' When Leena knew that Huey and Joyce were Rain's children, all the questions and doubts she had within herself were answered. She sighed in relief as she knew a happy ending was waiting for Rain.

"Uh, no! I never said that I was married!" Annie protested. "You guys are completely out of it!" Though, in the deepest depths of Annie's heart, she felt ashamed of what she had done. Annie had, indeed misled them and never admitted it. Even when she gave a tacit consent to Rain, she kept her lips shut as she was too angry with Rain.

Leena shyly smiled. "Yeah, it's our fault. I mean, we just assumed. That's why everything becomes so complicated." Annie never said anything about being married. All just completely assumed that she was as well.

"It's also my fault," Annie responded, her tone somber. "I deceived you guys." Annie was completely full of regrets when they had questioned her. Annie kept asking herself why didn't she just explain everything clearly rather than let go.

"Are we counseling each other right now?" Annie jested. "Aren't we supposed to be preparing lunch?" Leena laughed. "Ah, right! Lunch! We almost forgot!"

"Then, let's get started," Annie said and laughed as well. "They're probably starving!" Annie felt comfortable around Leena. Leena was like her warmth, her light that would never fail to illuminate the darkness inside her heart.

Laughter and smiles were present all throughout the lunch party in Waterside. All stayed at the area, enjoying themselves until the sun had switched places with the moon.

When dinner was over, they said their goodbyes and see you laters to one another and one by one did the guests start to make their departure.

Rain sent Annie and the children home and insisted he stay and spend some time with the kids, completely trying to get his mind off of the problem he needed to face very soon. Throughout the whole family party, he barely kept himself together regarding Annie and Fred. When the children grew tired, he bathed them and tucked them to sleep.

Rain made his way back to the living room and already saw Annie sitting down on the couch with her hands together.