Filed To Story: Finding the Secret Daddy for My Baby Novel
“Don’t mention it. This was an order from Mr. Flintstone himself.” Shirley was speechless. Dining on the second floor, she pondered the purpose of her current role. It seemed less like being a bodyguard and more like a companion to Zacharias, who spent his time idly at home.
In the afternoon, she went to the underground level, where the man had a training room for boxing. Today, she turned the punching bag into an image of Zacharias, unleashing her pent-up frustration with fast and precise punches and kicks.
After an intense series of strikes, she heard applause from the side and immediately turned into a defensive stance. Zacharias was standing there, watching her. Shirley, who was drenched in sweat, lowered her guard, removed her gloves, and walked out.
“I guess you were treating the punching bag as if it were me,” he said with a smile.
“You guessed correctly,” she replied, not denying her intentions. She had indeed wanted to take her frustration out on him.
He grinned. “Once my injury has fully healed, we can have a rematch. She felt a sense of relief after her release, realizing that harboring anger toward him was ultimately fruitless. She simply needed to endure for another three months, at which point she would regain her freedom. She could then choose to minimize her interactions with him.
“Mr. Flintstone, I apologize for my behavior this morning. I will strive to fulfill my professional responsibilities,” Shirley said calmly, adopting a more professional attitude. However, Zacharias didn’t seem pleased with this change.
Sweating and drained, she passed by him, heading for a much-needed shower.
“Shirley, am I truly that intolerable?” His voice carried a hint of frustration. She turned to look at him, her eyes falling upon a flawless figure under the dim lighting. However, her heart was already spoken for, and no matter how impressive the man was, she couldn’t accept his pursuit.
As she contemplated the idea of easily forsaking her feelings for someone she cared about in favor of falling in love with someone else, Shirley couldn’t help but wonder what sort of person she might become. Would she be labeled as fickle, shifting affections so readily? Such a thought troubled her deeply, and she realized that she wouldn’t even like herself if she allowed her heart to waver and her attention to be divided. She wanted to maintain a steadfast and serious commitment to the person she cared for.
With determination, she turned to him and said, “I must be honest, Zacharias. I do appreciate your qualities, but the person I have feelings for is Cole. I cannot entertain the pursuit of anyone else.” After delivering this firm statement, she left. He was grappling with a sense of helplessness and gripped the railing behind him.
In the realm of love, favoritism was elusive. Love didn’t play favorites, and even the strongest individuals had to endure the painful facets of love.
After taking a shower, Shirley made her way downstairs. Unexpectedly, as she passed through the living room, a familiar male voice resonated, “Pretty, did you miss me?”
She looked up and found Tony sitting on the couch, prompting her to smile and greet him, “Long time no see, Mr. Tony.”
However, he was somewhat annoyed. Initially, he could have lived here and seen her every day, but Zacharias didn’t allow it.
Shirley had just finished washing her hair, and her long, wet tresses cascaded over her shoulders. Her uniform somehow added to her allure. Just then, the elevator door nearby opened, revealing Zacharias, who emerged from the underground floor.
“Uncle Zacharias! I’ve come to see you.” Tony, who was initially slouching, suddenly sat up straight while trying to appear more dignified.
It was clear that Tony was afraid of Zacharias. Zacharias’ mood was far from pleasant, and he cast a stern look at Tony. “Go back!”
“I won’t. I’ve brought all my luggage here, and I plan to stay for a few days to take care of you, just as per my grandpa’s instructions.”
In other words, it was Josef’s instruction. Zacharias reluctantly nodded. “You can stay for three days.”
“Yay!” Tony celebrated with a triumphant fist pump. Then, he shifted his gaze to Shirley, thrilled at the prospect of finally being able to spend time with his beloved goddess.
Zacharias glanced at her, who lowered her gaze, avoiding his eyes. His mood worsened, and he ascended the stairs.
Tony sensed his uncle’s mood, and as soon as Zacharias left, he approached her and inquired, “Goddess, who upset him?”
Shirley didn’t answer and merely shook her head.
“It can’t be a woman, can it?” Tony speculated. “If Uncle Zacharias were upset about work, someone would have borne the brunt already. He wouldn’t just bottle it up. It must be a woman who has hurt his heart.”
While he was muttering, she had already moved to stand by the door. He noticed her departure and followed her. “Goddess, you’re his bodyguard. So, you must know who he’s been in contact with. Please tell me!”
Shirley replied calmly, “Mr. Tony, please don’t disturb me while I’m working.” Tony pulled a chair over, sat in front of her, and held a cup of tea while thoroughly enjoying the view. “Goddess, just looking at you is a spiritual delight. I’ve decided to sit here and watch you work.”
She was speechless but chose not to respond. She kept her gaze on the man, who couldn’t withstand her sharp stare for long.
“Don’t look at me like that; it’s giving me the creeps,” he said, moving the chair and opting to watch TV from the couch instead.
As snowflakes gently fell outside, Shirley’s mood suddenly brightened. The sight of snowflakes falling brought her joy.
In the study, Zacharias stood by the floor-to- ceiling window, watching the snowflakes. He sighed as if he had come to a realization. He understood thatt would only lead to adverse consequences,
After a day of snowfall, the outside had transformed into a beautiful wintry landscape. She opened the door to catch some snowflakes, and the landscape lights reflected in the snow, resembling beautiful ice crystals. She took out her phone and checked the time.
Not having received a message from Cole yet, Shirley took a deep breath and decided to send him a message.
‘Cole, please don’t misunderstand what happened this morning. Mr. Flintstone and I are just friends.’ She decided to keep her internship a secret, so she referred to her relationship with Zacharias as one of friendship.
After sending the message, she anxiously waited for Cole’s reply. Meanwhile,
Cole had just finished his mission and returned to the dormitory. He picked up his phone and saw the message from Shirley. He fell into deep thought.
His work had been affected today because he couldn’t stop thinking about what he had witnessed in the morning. He had seen Shirley holding hands with
Zacharias as they walked out of the hospital lobby. While she had quickly let go of Zacharias’ hand upon seeing him, he couldn’t help but notice the look in
Zacharias’ eyes, which were filled with affection as Zacharias looked at her. Cole was painfully aware that he couldn’t escape the harsh reality between him and Shirley. She deserved someone who could offer her a better life and future, something he couldn’t provide. Zacharias, on the other hand, could give her a happy and stable future.
With a sigh, Cole realized that she was wonderful, but he didn’t deserve her.
‘Shirley, I’ve decided to apply for a transfer from this position. I’m going back to the base to undertake other missions,’ Cole replied. He had just submitted the request to his superiors.
Shirley belonged here, while Cole did not. As soon as she heard the notification sound, she grabbed her phone to check. After seeing the message about his mtransfer request, she felt an immediate sense of urgency. She dialed his number directly.
Cole, who was holding his phone and suppressing his inner reluctance, heard the phone ring. He looked at the call from Shirley and ultimately hung up.
She kept calling him repeatedly, but he didn’t answer her calls. She was truly anxious as she felt like her budding relationship with him was about to end.
Zacharias descended from the second floor and did not see her. He looked at Tony, who was still watching a movie, and asked, “Where is she?”
Tony pointed in the direction outside the door and said, “She’s been outside for a while, and she’s not afraid of the cold.”
Zacharias furrowed his brows and quickly walked to the door. At that moment, she was turning to open the door, and they collided. The sudden hug took him aback. However, she took a step back, and he noticed tears on her face. He was surprised. “What happened?”
“Could you lend me a car? I need to go somewhere urgently.” Shirley requested.
“Where to?” Zacharias gazed at her intently.
“To find someone,” she replied and looked at the Ferrari outside. She said to Tony, “Mr. Tony, can you lend me your car for a while?”