Filed To Story: Finding the Secret Daddy for My Baby Novel
“All right, Shirley said. She picked up a glass of water and was ready to take a sip when she heard footsteps coming down the stairs again.
Tony was making his way downstairs and his hair looked a bit disheveled. He spotted Shirley standing in the living room and immediately gave her a somewhat ambiguous smile. Shirley, who noticed his grin, couldn’t help but ask, “Did you bring me to my room last night?” “Do you not remember what happened last night?” Tony quickly inquired. She was thirsty, so she took a sip of water before saying. I only remember us leaving the bar.” After taking another sip, she heard him exclaim loudly, “So, you don’t remember kissing my uncle in the room?” “Pfft!” Shirley sprayed the water onto the floor while gasping in shock. She grabbed a tissue to wipe her mouth and glared at Tony. “What did you say?” Upon seeing her intense reaction, he was taken aback. “Why are you so worked up? Aren’t you dating my uncle?” She set down her glass and walked toward Tony, and then grabbed his shirt collar and questioned, “What happened last night? Tell me quickly.” Did the scenes in her memory fragment actually happen? Did she really passionately kiss a man in bed? Tony replied, “Okay, okay. Release me first.” She let go of him and he continued, “I brought you back from the bar last night.
You fell asleep on the way and when we arrived at the door, my uncle showed up.” “And then?” Shirley asked nervously.
“Then, my uncle scolded me and took you to your room,” he replied helplessly.
“Tell me more.” Her face had turned somewhat flushed as she had a bad premonition.
“Then, you and my uncle stayed in the room for about fifteen minutes. I was worried that my uncle’s injuries might make it difficult for him to take care of you, so I went upstairs to check. I was shocked to find you two… hehe.” Tony chuckled knowingly. Shirley’s face felt a bit warm and flushed at his smile. “Don’t make up stories. Nothing happened between us…” She refused to accept it. Tony snorted. ‘I saw you kissing each other with my own eyes. Are you trying to deny it? Are you refusing to take responsibility for my uncle?” Shirley bit her lip and blushed in embarrassment. She seemed to have grasped more fragments of her memory now.
She remembered calling Cole’s name and also initiated a kiss. Could she have mistaken. Zacharias for Cole and forcefully kissed him? Her beautiful eyes widened and she put her hand to her forehead while wearing an expression of disbelief.
“Mr. Tony, I have forgotten everything that happened last night. There’s no need for you to remind me. Thank you,” Shirley said before picking up her glass and heading upstairs. She needed to calm down.
Tony watched her embarrassed departure and felt somewhat bewildered. Could she really be so picky as to have an issue with Zacharias?
She returned to her room and gazed at her bed. Memories from last night assaulted her thoughts. She swallowed hard. If she had mistaken Zacharias for Cole, she was the one who had him pinned beneath her and she had even initiated the kiss.
Oh no! She had forcefully kissed Zacharias!
Shirley had never regretted anything in her life, but this was undoubtedly the greatest regret she had ever experienced. Alcohol was indeed a menace and she decided she would never touch it again..
After cooling down, she decided to bid farewell to her feelings for Cole in her heart and vowed never to do something so foolish again.
“What did you tell my father?” Shirley asked anxiously, as she was worried that he might have revealed her situation.
“He’ll bring the real Imogen here for an internship and take you home tomorrow,” Zacharias suddenly said. She blinked and was momentarily taken aback.
Imogen hadn’t informed her of this development. She couldn’t believe her father.
had already made the arrangements. Zacharias looked at her and added, “We won’t have many opportunities to meet again.” At this moment, Shirley was eager to contact Imogen to find out the situation.
She was also surprised that her father had managed to keep his temper and not scold her.
He received a call from Richard at noon. He had already sorted out everything and even personally apologized to Zacharias.
“Thank you for being understanding during this time, Mr. Flintstone. If Imogen is returning to work, I will gladly give back the internship opportunity to her,” she said calmly.
Zacharias stood up, and his tall figure exuded a sense of pressure. He squinted his eyes and said, “I don’t want you to leave.” She was taken aback. This wasn’t something she had control over. If Imogen returned to the internship, she would have to leave.
“Mr. Flintstone, we’ll meet again someday in the future.” Shirley consoled him.
Since receiving Richard’s call at noon, he had been thinking about how to keep her by his side. But even now, he hadn’t come up with a workable solution. “I’ll leave for now,” Shirley said before quickly exiting the room and returning to her own. She picked up her phone and dialed Imogen’s number.
“Hello, Shirley.” “Imogen, how was your checkup? Is everything normal now?” “Yes. It’s all fine. Last time, there was a mix-up in the blood samples at the medical examination center, and they mistakenly switched my blood with someone else’s. Today, your father called me and told me to get ready to join him in Averna for work. Also, he asked me not to tell you yet. I’m sorry.” Imogen apologized on the other end.
Shirley didn’t blame her. After all, her father’s orders were not to be disobeyed.
She then asked, “How was my father’s tone? Was he angry?” “I was really scared, but your father didn’t say much. He just asked me to get ready and leave early the next morning” Imogen explained.
“Don’t worry. It was my idea. Come with my father tomorrow. The internship is relatively easy, so it won’t be too tiring.” “All right. I’ll see you tomorrow. Thank you for helping me so much, Shirley.” “See you tomorrow.” Shirley hung up the phone, checked the time, and realized it was already 11.30PM. It was too late to call her father now. She would talk to him tomorrow.
After all, things had reached this point, and it was only fair to face the music. At this moment, a knock came at her door, and Shirley reached out to open it.
Zacharias was standing outside.
“Mr. Flintstone, is there something you need?’ she asked curiously.
“Did you talk to your father?” “No. I spoke with Imogen. She confirmed she’s coming tomorrow. It’s too late, so I won’t disturb my father,” Shirley replied honestly. Zacharias squinted his eyes.
“It seems like you can’t wait to leave my house.” She blinked. “I wasn’t supposed to be here in the first place.” “I’d like to take a leave tomorrow morning to buy a gift for you. Is that okay?” Shirley didn’t want to work on her last day.
He suddenly reached out and playfully tapped her head, causing her to wince.
She couldn’t understand why he did that.
“Shirley, even if you leave here, we will meet again,” Zacharias said in a hoarse voice before turning to leave.
Shirley rubbed the spot on her head where he had tapped and thought to herself, Mr. Flintstone, I don’t want to meet you again.
The next morning, Shirley, Zacharias, and Tony all came down to the dining room. “Mr. Tony, can you give me a ride somewhere later?” Shirley asked Tony.
“Of course! I’m getting bored here, and I’d be happy to go out.” He nodded eagerly. She was in a great mood. She looked at the man sipping coffee and reading the news on his tablet. He didn’t even take a break for breakfast.
After breakfast, Tony and Shirley went out. On the way, she couldn’t help but ask him, “What does your uncle like?” He thought for a while before responding, “I’m not sure.” She continued to ask, “If a girl wants to give a gift to a guy, what kind of things should she choose?” “A belt, a tie, or a watch. Maybe not a watch. Watches are considered unlucky as gifts. Bracelets are a good option,” Tony replied. He then playfully asked, “Are you planning to pick a gift for my uncle?” “Yes. I’m planning to get him a gift.” “In that case, why not choose underwear?” He teased her.
“Be serious,” Shirley said while laughing.
“Alright. How about a bracelet? I know a shop that’s known for bracelets that have been blessed by masters,” Tony suggested.
“Really? Will he like it?” “He’ll like it as long as it’s a gift from you,” Tony replied.
Shirley didn’t have much confidence in that statement, but she thought that a bracelet was a good choice since Zacharias had personalized belts and ties already.
So, Tony took her to a bracelet store and she was amazed by some of the prices she saw. However, she found one that she could afford.
She picked up a purple sandalwood bracelet and examined it carefully. Then, she asked Tony, “What about this one?” “It’s good. The color suits my uncle. It looks mature and dignified.” “Let’s go with this one, then!” Shirley decided to choose this one. After making the purchase, Tony took her back to the residence. Shirley was in high spirits.
today. She felt like she had been liberated. She felt free and was full of joy.
Upon hearing from the servant that Zacharias was currently in the third-floor study, she went upstairs with the gift.
After opening the door, she saw the man standing by the floor-to-ceiling window.
He had already known that she was back.
“Here. I picked a gift for you. Take a look and see if you like it,” she said to him with a brighter and more playful demeanor.