Filed To Story: Finding the Secret Daddy for My Baby Novel
Zacharias touched her black hair and supported the back of her head with his big hands as Shirley’s flushed face reflected into his dazed eyes.
“Put me down,” she pleaded softly. Zacharias leaned forward and planted a kiss on her forehead. “You were amazing tonight.” Shirley’s heart started beating furiously as she avoided his gaze. She was embarrassed to think of how she fell into his embrace just now. He just had the charm and skill to make her body submit to him even if she rejected him.
Shirley glared warningly at him with her bright eyes before he reluctantly held her waist to put her down. However, she realized her legs were weak when they touched the floor.
“Go to sleep.” Zacharias smiled tenderly before letting go of her. She walked toward the stairs and climbed up with her hand on the rail. Meanwhile, Zacharias raised his wine glass, a smile playing on his lips. He saw hope in this relationship.
As for Shirley, she slumped onto her bed when she returned to her room and hid her face in the sheets as she felt like dying.
Just now… I lost my mind just with a kiss. He’s so good at kissing! Has he kissed a lot of girls before? Is that why he became a good kisser? Damn it! How would a man like him not have girls? Maybe he never lacked partners ever since becoming an adult. It was only then that Shirley came to her senses and wanted to pull her hair out. Why should I care about this?!
And so, she couldn’t fall asleep anymore as she went down the rabbit hole.
The next morning, Shirley woke up early to run at the training fields and bumped into Imogen. The latter felt it strange, so she asked, “Shirley, I thought you didn’t need to train?” It was true that Shirley didn’t need to train, but she didn’t sleep well and wanted to train to improve her focus and stop thinking about all the nonsense.
“I should since I have the time.” Then, she invited Imogen for a run. And so, Imogen ran a few laps with her and looked up to see Zacharias walking toward them when Shirley was catching her breath on the bench.
He was in sportswear, so it was obvious that he was there to exercise. Imogen’s eyes widened instantly, and she told Shirley, “Mr. Flintstone is here.” Shirley recalled the events of last night and her face flushed so red that even the cold wind couldn’t take the heat away. Imogen chose that moment to tug on her arm. “Let’s go say hi!” Shirley noticed that Joseph was coming over with his men as well and shook her head. “It’s fine. Let’s not go over.”
“Why can’t we say hi?” Imogen tugged hard on Shirley’s arm, forcing her to get up as they walked toward Zacharias.
Zacharias watched with a smile as the two women walked toward him in the cold breeze. Imogen’s heart fluttered as she thought that he was looking at her since they were a distance away.
Shirley also noticed Imogen’s nervousness and excitement and looked up to find Zacharias looking in their direction.
She knew that Imogen had misunderstood and thought that Zacharias was looking at her and got nervous. However, Shirley felt that Zacharias was actually looking at her.
Sure enough, Zacharias gaze was on Shirley when they were nearer to him and Imogen blushed immediately from the shame of being. ignored. It was then that she realized that Zacharias had been looking at Shirley, who was beside her.
Imogen was the one who was overthinking things and got nervous for nothing.
She felt ashamed even though no one noticed the change in her emotions.
“Shirley, walk with me!” Zacharias invited outright.
Shirley was distressed as she didn’t want to be too close to him in front of outsiders. And now, he wasn’t helping the situation at all.
Unfortunately, she couldn’t reject him, considering his position since she was only a trainee bodyguard.
“Alright,” she answered immediately. Zacharias turned to walk in a different direction, and she followed behind him. At the same time, Roy had the foresight to gather his men and ordered, “Dismissed.
Everyone, return to your dorms.” Imogen was also asked to return to her dorm and the whole training field was left empty for Zacharias and Shirley to take a stroll.
Deep in thought, Shirley walked behind Zacharias and didn’t realize that he had stopped walking, so she bumped into his back.
When she came to her senses, she stood straight and looked at him with a red face.
“What are you thinking about? You’re so distracted,” Zacharias stated.
“Nothing.” She lowered her head and looked at her feet.
“Thinking about some guy?” he teased. He was spot on. She was indeed thinking about a guy, and it was none other than the one in front of her. “No!” Shirley denied it. Zacharias stretched his arms and told her, “Follow me to my office today. Let’s have lunch together.” “No.” She rejected his offer outright. He turned his head to glance at her. “You have no right to reject.” She choked at his response as she almost forgot that she was only a trainee.
“Then, can I complain about last night?” She decided to fight back, as where there was oppression, there was bound to be resistance.
The corner of Zacharias’ lips curved up ever so slightly. “Who are you going to complain about? Your great-uncle or your dad? Are you going to tell them we were drinking in the middle of the night and kissed?” Shirley blushed. Is there no one I can complain about this to?
“If you insist on taking this matter public, I’ll take the responsibility and marry you!” Zacharias raised a brow and announced.
And so, Shirley could only let it slide as he was being unreasonable. “Zacharias, if you need a girlfriend, find someone else. Stop playing with me,” she suggested to him.
“Thank you for your kind suggestion, but I’m pursuing you. Don’t you realize that?” he drawled. Shirley was speechless as she stared at his back. Her fists were clenched and she had the urge to kick him.
“You reciprocated last night. Don’t even think of denying it. You like me kissing you,” Zacharias suddenly said.
“Impossible!” Shirley denied it with a flushed face. “I won’t get it wrong.” Zacharias turned his head around to stare at her. “You even hugged me.” “I think you’re too free. All you think about are these things. I don’t see you doing proper work!” Shirley complained. He burst out laughing at that. “It seems like you have started to understand me.” Still blushing, she mumbled, “I don’t want to.”
At that same time, Imogen was looking out into the training field from her dorm.
She watched as Zacharias and Shirley chatted side by side. Despite the distance, she could see that he was in a good mood and that he had endless things to talk to Shirley about.
What are they talking about? Imogen was curious because she would be too nervous to speak if she was standing beside Zacharias. However, Shirley could chat so well with him, which made her envious. Even so, that seemingly nobleman was actually openly teasing Shirley, who didn’t want to chat at all.
“We should head back,” Shirley told Zacharias. He glanced at his wristwatch.
“Okay. Let’s go get breakfast.” As they left the field, Imogen turned around to enter her room. At that moment, Roy came over and ordered, “Imogen, get ready. We have a mission today.
Imogen was secretly surprised yet replied calmly, “Understood,” When Zacharias was eating breakfast, Freddie came over and gave a detailed list of the day’s itinerary. Shirley also sneaked a look and saw the page was packed with words. Seems like hell be super busy today.
“Mr. Flintstone, we wanted to cancel the interview this afternoon, but with the current circumstances, you would need to give a five- minute speech on stage.” Shirley immediately questioned him, “How could you let him appear in public?
We just had a dangerous incident.” Zacharias looked at her, who was concerned about him. “You stay in the house today. You don’t need to come with me.” However, she insisted on it despite being opposed to going out just a few seconds ago. “No. I’ll come with you.” Even Zacharias was serious as he commented, “You don’t need to.” At that, Shirley firmly stated, “I can be your assistant and stand beside you on stage.” On the side, Freddie was also observing their expressions and realized something. It seems Mr. Flintstone hasn’t been idle despite being injured!
“This is an order.” Zacharias then told Freddie, “Get the car ready. I’ll be out in a moment.” And so, Freddie didn’t dare watch their exchange anymore and left the room to make the necessary arrangements. Zacharias put his spoon down and stared calmly at Shirley. “Listen to me. Wait for me at home.” “I’m your bodyguard. It’s my responsibility to protect you,” Shirley told him earnestly. This man just got injured. He can’t be in danger again.
“Do you think Roy and the rest are just for show? Their presence is enough.” Then, Zacharias got up to go to his clothes rack. Shirley followed him and grabbed her jacket as well. In the end, he sighed. “Fine. You can go, but you can’t come up on stage with me.” And so, Shirley compromised as well since he agreed for her to follow him.
“Sure. I’ll watch you from below the stage.” “Are you that worried about me?” he asked in a low tone behind her.
Shirley’s hand that was about to pull the door open froze for a moment, and she didn’t answer him before walking out. Then, she vaguely heard his laughter behind her as a gust of cold wind blew past her, yet her face felt hot. She didn’t want to admit that she was doing this because she was worried about him. She wanted to think that this was what a bodyguard should do.
Zacharias’ car stopped before them, and Freddie opened the passenger seat for Zacharias to enter with Shirley.
At the same time, Imogen had changed into a suit and sat in the other car that was on standby outside. It was her first time out on a mission, so she was nervous yet eager. Roy told her that she could stand beside Zacharias on stage as his assistant. And she was excited at the thought of being able to get close to him.
Zacharias’ car drove out of the driveway, and Imogen had her eyes locked on his car throughout the journey until they arrived at his office. Then, she got out of the car and waited by the side for him to get down as well.
However, her eyes narrowed when she saw that Shirley was the first one to get out of the car. Shirley is here too?