A Beautiful Misunderstanding

When he left, Essie waited for a bit to make sure he was out of sight before she took out the bank card hidden in the suitcase.

This was the bank card her real father gave her so she would have some ready money she could use if she ever needed it for something. Lucy had handed it to her before she came home.

Since Essie was saving this bank card only for emergencies, she never really checked how much was in there and she didn’t even ask. She just needed enough so she could pay for the down payment herself to save Zac from all the trouble.

If she didn’t need it this much, she wouldn’t even think about touching the bank card. All she wanted was to give it back to him by the time she finally became successful.

She stopped and hesitated for a bit, but knowing this was an emergency, she just had to borrow the money. After all, she focused on getting Zac out of the trap he had fallen into.

With the bank card in her purse, she finally made her way to Jade Pearl Pub, where Zac said he would be hanging out with a friend. She was determined to take him by surprise. "I will make this right," she uttered to herself, trying to build up some confidence.

Jade Pearl Pub was one of the most special nightclubs in Yang City. It seemed kind of exclusive since it gave the impression that most rich people frequented this pub.

Loud music and vivid lights welcomed her even before she stepped inside. She had a hard time searching for Zac since there was a sea of people dancing and roaming in the halls, while some just stayed in their booths. As though she felt his presence, she finally found Zac and that rich woman in a dim corner.

despite the loud music. "Can you help me? I need to confess my love for someone in this room. I need to borrow the stage for a while. This won’t take long. I hope!" She then handed the DJ

and slowly turned the music

buy herself time so she could find the words to say. "It’s me. Look

the corner where Zac was sitting, he heard her voice. Surprised, he stood up so he could see her face on the

"What—? What’s happening?

What’s she doing here?"

listen. I’ve been taking care of you all this time. I don’t care if I have to pay for everything you need, because I can and I will." She reached for the bank card in her purse, held it high, and added, "See? I’ll pay for everything. I don’t care. I’ll get you out of every mess you face because you’re my husband. You’re mine and mine alone." Her face turned red like wine from speaking in front of so many strangers. Despite mustering so much

finished speaking, the crowd erupted with whistles and big

of me

love the way you are. Please

gazed at her and let

that the burning flames melted him, and

in amazement. Suddenly, the woman beside him talked to him amidst all the noise, "Wow. Direct, brutal, and overbearing!" She clapped her hands in appreciation. "Who’s the girl? Won’t

"She's my woman."