A Beautiful Misunderstanding

"Let's fake a relationship," he said lowly.

She furrowed her eyebrows. "And what are we going to do then?"

"Like, we can go on dates and stuff–like pretend we're together," he explained.

Essie frowned, not really knowing what Zac was implying. "So, you mean we pretend to actually be a couple? Like one of those reality shows?"

"That's right!" Zac gave her a thumbs up. "I know that you haven't been in love before, so I'll make sure to make this experience unforgettable."

'Why are you being so kind-hearted? What are you thinking?' These thoughts raced through Essie's mind as she stared at him reproachfully. "If you really want to play couple, then you could ring Mandy up. I'm sure she'll love that." She scoffed.

His smile faltered and he tightened his grip around her waist. "Do you really want me to find another woman?"

Her lips curled. "Well, that's your business, isn't it?"

"Really?" Raising his eyebrows up in the air, he stared at her like an artist looking into the person's soul. "Then why were you so angry when I was with Mindy?" he asked.

"I'm not. I was just defending Mandy's honor." Essie lowered her head unconsciously as a blush coated her cheeks. She didn't know why she was so flustered by his question. Her hands fidgeted. He didn't allow her to brush it off. Zac grabbed her chin and forced her to look at him. "Are you sure?"

"Yes!" she answered decisively, without giving herself time to think. However, there was a mysterious ache in her heart that she just couldn't express. Instead, she decided to bury it, hoping that she wouldn't be able to feel it in the future.

A hint of disappointment flashed across his face. Frowning, his eyes darkened similar to a deep abyss. "Since you're being so generous," he snapped coldly. "I won't let you down." Without giving her a chance to reply, he let her go and strode straight to the doorway.

Essie's jaw dropped. Was he really going to do it? Thinking of him holding another woman in his arms, the mysterious feeling she had buried started to spread like wildfire. She ran up to him. "Hey!" she called. "I didn't say I wouldn't play pretend. There are just rules that we need to abide by."

He finally stopped. "What rules?"

me, hug me, or even try to sleep on my bed. Are we

anything about touching her. As for

were about

Lucy's eyes were practically burning with fury when she saw lots of women getting out of the room one after the other. "I have to remind Essie to keep an eye on Zac. There are so many shameless women in the world." If it wasn't for her carelessness, she wouldn't have let another woman wreck her own marriage.

think Zac is self-disciplined. If you want Essie to keep an eye on him, then she should do it secretly. Suspicions like that might just affect their relationship," Bob

to organize her thoughts in order to convince her parents.

a little bit too far last night. Just trust me, okay? My

We're more experienced in identifying those types of people. Besides, as the saying goes, spectators see more than the players. Since you're already in this marriage, it's inevitable for you to make the wrong judgment. We need a pair

hide its tail. He won't be able to hide his nature if he's truly a cheater," she persuaded. "How about I'll take you out for the next

honestly couldn't agree more

three-day travel plan. They planned to climb mountains, go sea watching, drive to a

son-in-law acted as if he was their doting son.

but feel touched. She believed that he could be promoted to best actor of the year if he kept that up! He was great at

returned, Bob and Lucy

at all. Plus, he's decent

works steadily, but he isn't a workaholic. Some people sometimes suck up too

most important thing is that he's kind to Essie," she said

God. It's been three days, and he had already charmed the pants off my parents. Has

over-exaggerating? How can you tell

poking her forehead. "Have you forgotten

in psychology, but you were never

could see it in his eyes or the little movements that he makes. Okay. For example, when you crossed the road, didn't you notice that he would naturally walk at the outer lane for your safety? When we were at the farm, he didn't let you

for a while, Essie just

probably enamored by the fact that she had a son-in-law, that her judgment about the man