Filed To Story: Finding the Secret Daddy for My Baby Novel
Zacharias immediately spun on his heel upon hearing Freddie’s words before snatching Freddie’s phone and answering it eagerly, “Hello, Cheri! Is it you?”
“It’s me! I’m fine. Don’t worry.” Shirley’s voice came through.
Zacharias instantly breathed a sigh of relief. “It’s good as long as you’re okay. Where are you?”
“I’m on the helicopter, heading toward the First Military Hospital.”
“Are you injured?” Zacharias’ heart clenched at the thought.
“It’s just superficial wounds.”
“Okay. I’ll wait for you.” He suppressed his almost frantic emotions while waiting for her to arrive.
“Okay.” She hung up the phone.
Zacharias handed the phone back to Freddie. It was only then that he realized that his neck was still sore. He rubbed it gently as he recalled Shirley’s actions that had knocked him out cold. He closed his eyes as a surge of anger rushed through his veins.
His frustration was not because she hit him but because she sent him away. He was upset because she had gone to such lengths alone and without backup.
An hour later, a helicopter landed on the helipad outside the hospital. Shirley stepped down from the helicopter, and the man, who had been eagerly waiting for her, rushed toward her.
The wind tousled her hair, causing her to look rather disheveled. Still, her face remained as beautiful as a rose. Although she looked like a mess, she was as gorgeous as ever. The man opened his arms and didn’t hesitate to embrace her tightly.
“Ouch!” Shirley immediately exclaimed in pain as he had accidentally tugged on her injury while hugging her.
She hadn’t felt any pain from the wound throughout her flight. Yet, her pain receptors started working overtime the moment she was right before this man.
It seemed that it was true that one tended to display a certain amount of vulnerability only before the person they trusted and loved.
Zacharias immediately released her. Only then did he realize that there was a wet spot on her shoulder. He tentatively reached out to touch it, and his hand came away from her black sweater stained with blood.
“My shoulder was grazed by a bullet,” Shirley said softly. Zacharias held her hand. “Let’s go to the emergency room.”
Shirley removed her sweater and revealed the injured area inside the private emergency room. The scorching bullet had left her with some burns. As she took a closer look, she learned that the wound was actually quite deep.
Zacharias’ heart instantly ached, and his eyes moistened at the sight. It had to have been several hours since she got this wound. Yet, she had been fighting with this injury all this while.
A nurse approached Shirley to help her clean the wound. Nonetheless, Zacharias swiftly took the antiseptic solution from the nurse’s hands. Then, he gently poured some onto the wound, causing Shirley’s eyebrows to twitch slightly. She was displaying an extraordinary pain tolerance.
“If it hurts, just say so,” Zacharias said in a hoarse voice. He wished he could transfer this wound to himself.
“I’m not that delicate,” said Shirley as she raised her head proudly.
He continued cleaning her wound seriously. She felt a little guilty and murmured, “Does your neck still hurt?”
“How dare you hit me. You’ve got quite the nerve. I’ll punish you to stay by my side for the rest of your life, and you’re not allowed to leave.” Zacharias snorted.
She accepted the punishment willingly. “Okay.”
He carefully applied medication and bandaged her wound. Shirley was only wearing a sports bra at the moment. However, there was only concern and tenderness in his gaze.
He brought a basin of hot water and began to wipe her body clean once he was done dressing her wound. She sat there, thoroughly enjoying his service.
“My father has those four masterminds under his custody. Don’t you dare spare them,” Shirley said solemnly.
Zacharias’ eyes revealed intense murderous intent. “I will make them regret living in this world.”
Although his tone was harsh and his words were cruel, his actions were still gentle. Shirley couldn’t help but find this man utterly irresistible.
The bandaging was finally done, but Shirley’s clothes were already stained with blood, so she couldn’t wear them anymore. The man removed the cardigan he was wearing and put it on her. She instantly warmed up under the thick and warm material, but the man was only wearing a thin, white button-down underneath.
This night seemed slow and long, and after Shirley returned to the Flintstone Residence with Zacharias and informed her mother that she was home safely, she rested in his embrace, feeling exhausted. Forgetting how her hands were stained with blood while killing a person this evening, she drifted off to sleep peacefully.
On the other hand, Zacharias was sleepless. Propping himself with one arm, he stared at the girl in his arms with a mix of emotions in his chest-self-blame, heartbrokenness, and a strong feeling of love. She loved him more than her life.
Lowering his head, he planted a kiss on her forehead. I love you more than my life, too.
When sunlight once again poured over the land the next day, the world seemed so beautiful and peaceful. Dressed in her night robe, Shirley was at the staircase landing on the second floor when the delicious smell of breakfast drifted to her nose, and she went downstairs, following the trail of the aroma.
Then, she found Zacharias cooking in the kitchen because the cook wasn’t on duty today. After approaching him, she hugged him around the waist from behind and rested her head on his shoulder.
Zacharias spun around and kissed her on the top of her head. “Why don’t you head over to the dining table first? Breakfast will be ready soon.” A smile spread across her face. “It’s my honor to have breakfast made by you.” “As long as you like it, I’ll prepare breakfast for you all my life,” he replied, turning his head back. However, Shirley shook her head. “It’s enough every once in a while. You have more important matters to attend to.” As she was fully aware of the responsibilities and missions he had, she wouldn’t take up his time. Besides loving her, he needed to love his country more.
After breakfast, she received a call from her mother. This afternoon, they were invited to lunch at the White House, and she would be attending with Zacharias.
“We’re going to my granduncle’s place for lunch today,” she said to Zacharias after hanging up.
Zacharias nodded. “Okay. I didn’t even get to meet your father last night. It’s great that I can use this opportunity to meet him now.” “We’re not going to talk about work when we’re there. We’ll just enjoy our lunch together.” Sure. We can also discuss our marriage with your family,” he added, placing his hands around her waist. “Are you willing to be Mrs. Flintstone?” Lifting her head, she asked, “Are there any benefits to being Mrs. Flintstone?” Squinting his eyes, he thought about it and lowered his head, asking, “I’ll love you my whole life. Is that considered a benefit?” She nodded. “Yes, it is!” Avoiding her injured shoulder, he held her around her waist, leaned in, and took her lips. Naturally, she returned the kiss.
“Ahem!” An out-of-place voice echoed just then, and Freddie showed up with an urgent document in his hand. “Mr. Zacharias, your signature is required for this urgent document.” “Looks like you’re giving up on your bonus this month, Zacharias grumbled.
Chuckling, Shirley whacked him gently. “You’re not allowed to cut his bonus.
He’s just doing his job.
Feeling grateful, Freddie thought, Thankfully, Miss Lloyd is sensible!
At the grand lobby of the White House, Shirley and Zacharias saw that her parents had arrived before them. Judging from her mother’s face as she spoke to her grandaunt, Shirley knew that her mother had no idea about anything that happened last night. A tacit agreement had already been established between her and her father a long time ago; as long as it was anything dangerous, they would hide it from her mother to avoid making her worried.
“Zach, come and join us for a cup of tea upstairs!” Richard invited.
Given the situation, he didn’t address him according to his status but treated him as his son-in-law. In response, Zacharias gave him a nod and went upstairs with him after meeting Shirley’s eyes for a second. While the men were discussing work, Shirley stayed by her mother’s side for a casual conversation.
“What a perfect match Shirley and Zach are! I think they’re a match made in heaven.” As the First Lady, Ruka was very friendly.
“Looks like I have good judgment, and Shirley is a lucky girl.” Angela approved of Zacharias.
On the other hand, Shirley was a little embarrassed. The entire country had heard about the rumor between her and Zacharias a long time ago, and today, while scrolling her phone out of boredom in the car, she found out that the Internet already regarded her as Zacharias’ wife and even gave her the title of Mrs. Flintstone. Moreover, there was also a video clip of her walking into an evening banquet while holding Zacharias’ arm. Even when she watched it again, she felt that she and Zacharias looked great together.