Zoey hurriedly lifted the covers and sat up from the bed, fished for the pajamas on the floor, threw them on haphazardly, and headed out of the room. Sure enough, he was downstairs in the hall. At this moment, compared to her disheveled appearance, he was already fully dressed.
Ink-colored suit pants, and a simple white shirt still looked as attractive on him as they did on him. Zoey could smell the minty scent of him in the air, even though he’d obviously just taken a shower, and there were still droplets of water in his clean hair.
Looking at him like that made her lose her mind.
The corners of his lips, raised in a faint arc. She came down from upstairs, and with only a hurried glance at him, she headed for the kitchen, “Wait a moment, I’ll make you a breakfast, it’ll be ready soon.”
Suddenly it seemed like it would actually be nice to get along like this. But …
The gladness in his heart didn’t last a minute before it was shattered by his cold attitude.
“No need.” Three words that had rejected her kindness. Even, he just raised his eyes to glance at her, then frowned and moved his eyes away. Without saying anything more, he turned and headed for the foyer.
Doesn’t this woman ever get tired? Last night, he tossed her around most of the night, and he thought she’d be able to sleep until at least noon today. What’s the point of getting up to make breakfast?
Moreover, did she know or not that appearing in front of a man early in the morning, wearing so little, was simply an invitation to a man? If he hadn’t been so wanton last night that he was worried she would faint, he definitely wouldn’t let her go now.
…
Zoey was dumbfounded for a long time by the sudden dismissal of his enthusiasm with three simple words. When he came to his senses and wanted to send him out, the heavy door had already been thrown heavily shut. His figure, disappeared on the other side of the door, not seen …
Loss, climbing little by little from the heart …
Zoey skimmed her lips, dropped her head, and retreated into the couch to lie down. It seemed that she had been the one who had thought the situation too optimistic!
…
Walking out the door and getting into the car, Jerry Xiao still couldn’t help but look back at the villa behind him in the end. He thought she might pull open the door and follow him out, but the door never opened.
Eyes, darkening. He started the car. Line of sight, but unconsciously to the rearview mirror balk. After realizing his movements, he suddenly felt annoyed. What is he doing? Do you want to be stupid again?
Thinking so, he suddenly pressed the gas pedal down hard, and the car, flying out, drove out of the villa area.
That house with her, completely disappeared in the bottom of the eyes. He thought it would feel better, but the heart, inexplicably, became empty …
…
Zoey nestles alone on the couch, turning around and around again. She eventually sat up, bored, and looked around the whole big house.
The villa, she realized, was surprisingly large without him around. It was so quiet that it was hard to even feel inside.
There had to be something to do to pass the time, or she was really worried she’d get bored out of her mind.
With that thought, got up from the couch and went into the bedroom. Removed the sheets and comforter from the bed and set them aside in the laundry bin. The clothes he changed out of yesterday were still in the bathroom, waiting for Auntie Bell to collect them. She took them in her hand and tried to wash them for him.
Only then did he pick it up, and his eyes, inadvertently touching the chest of his shirt, darkened considerably.
Some broken red marks were imprinted there, and with a woman’s keen sense she could detect that they were from a woman’s lipstick. As if to confirm her suspicions of readiness, there was also a long strand of blonde hair curled around the collar.
Zoey slumped her shoulders and set the clothes aside. The original resentment of helping him with the laundry instantly and completely dissipated without a trace, leaving only a sulkiness held in her heart.
However, there was nowhere to vent this sulk.
…
After a busy morning, Zoey made herself some lunch and sat down on the couch for a nap. Her cell phone suddenly rang, and Zoey jumped with anticipation. Zoey jumped with anticipation, but when she looked over, the number flashing on the screen wasn’t the same one.
Rather, Sea Gu.
Lifting his lips, he smiled. Cursing herself for expecting too much, she took the phone and lazily pressed it to her ear.
“I’ve been watching the news lately and the Baker family is doing well.” Sea Gu spoke before she did.
“Uh-huh. I’d like to take you to dinner.” Zoey had wanted that for a long time. Last time in the hotel, he was the one who took himself in. And this time, when the Baker family fell into such a situation, he also wanted to help himself that selflessly. Even though, in the end, it was still MY company that stepped in.
“Why invite me to dinner? It’s not like I have any credit for the company being in the state it’s in now. You should invite Jerry Xiao instead.”
I’m afraid he’s not going to accept his offer. I’m afraid he won’t even take him up on his offer. zoey bristled, “So, are you going to eat? If you don’t, forget it.”
“Of course I’ll eat, it’s for nothing.” Sea Gu hurriedly answered. Smiling brightly, “Did you make it yourself? Just in time, I can still go to your house to see your pair of babies. Of course, I don’t mind if you introduce me to your parents by the way.”
“You think too much.” Zoey couldn’t bear to discourage him. Now that she wasn’t at home, where would she find the kitchen to cook a meal for him? If she did it here, Jerry Xiao would be furious when he came back and found out. Or even more so. He would think that she is not living a proper life.
“Just tonight, meet me at Humus Restaurant!” Even though he was going to be living with Jerry Xiao, he had never said he couldn’t stay out late. So there should be no problem.
Sea Gu balked and smiled cheekily again, “Can you reward me with another movie? The Revenge of the Fallen is in theaters, and I haven’t found the right people to see it with until now.”
Zoey leaned back on the couch and laughed, “You can find the same Ms. Hara you were on your last blind date with.”
“Gee whiz, then I’d be better off ripping off some random cat or dog to go than going with her.” Sea Gu had a disdainful look on his face. That kind of woman, so proud that she can’t be ignored! Always acting like a queen, whoever goes with her is out of luck!
“So now you’re calling me a pussycat?” Zoey found it always easy to talk to Sea Gu. Even though he knew all her woes well, she wouldn’t feel embarrassed or humble in front of him.
Sea Gu then laughed, “You’re the one who’s right, it has nothing to do with me. Here, I’ve got the tickets, so I’ll see you at the restaurant.”
Zoey didn’t want to say no. Instead of staying at home and thinking about the movie, he should go out and watch it. Instead of staying at home alone, it would be better to go out and watch a movie to relax. Recently, her spirit is really too tense, appropriate relaxation is also necessary.
“By the way, there’s something else I need to ask you.” Before hanging up, Sea Gu called out to her.
“Hmm?”
“Didn’t you want to be my secretary before? How’s it going? Anyway, now that the Baker family has nothing to do with you, you can’t stay at MY company, so why don’t you come to me? My secretary just left a few days ago, and I’m short of staff.” Sea Gu invited.
Zoey thought about it for a moment.
One can’t just stop going to work, one is really going crazy nesting here like this. The house was too big and too empty. Moreover, it was full of Jerry’s scent, and it really felt a bit bad that she stayed here and thought of him every moment in her mind.
“Good. I’ll send the résumé to HR in a few days.”
Sea Gu cracked a satisfied smile, “Waiting to hear from you then.”
Inside the office of the president of MY.
Julie put away the papers she had already signed and then set two more movie tickets aside on her desk.
“What’s this?” Jerry Xiao asked, scanning the ticket only lightly.
“Newly released movie – new project completed, company chartered, two kudos per person. These two are for the president.” Julie explained, looking at his lack of interest, and added, “The president can bring his girlfriend.”
Bring girlfriend? Jerry Xiao mind, actually subconsciously thought of a certain figure. Because of his own this realization, he heart for no reason born some annoyance, pursed thin lips, said nothing, just let Julie out …
He lowered his eyes, glanced at the two movie tickets again, and slipped them into his pocket.
…
When it was almost time to go off duty, Jerry Xiao stood by the window with the phone. Ah Feng came in to deliver the materials, looked at his back and reminded, “President, it’s time to get off work.”
“Uh-huh.” He responded faintly.
“The company is doing a group activity today, does the president want to participate together? Getting closer to the employees will also increase everyone’s motivation to work.” Ah Feng asked.
“Well, I’m clear.” Jerry Xiao then turned around and looked at Feng, “You go ahead, later, see you at the movies.”
“Okay, then I’ll leave work first.” Afon then closed the door and went out.
Jerry Xiao gripped the phone, flipped through the string of numbers he knew by heart, hesitated, and dialed.
The phone, which rang for a while, was picked up.
“At home?” Without waiting for the other to speak first, he took the lead in asking. The tone of his voice, nonchalant. Definitely making it impossible to hear that he actually wanted to invite her to go watch a movie together.
“No, I just got out. Meeting a friend for dinner.” Zoey replied. There was some noise on her end, obviously outdoors.
“What time do you eat?”
“It’s probably going to be eleven o’clock.”
Jerry Xiao’s brow was wrinkled. 11:00 and the movie was all but over!
He wanted to ask who the hell was she having dinner with that she could eat until 11:00 in the middle of the night?
But, the exit was, “Make me dinner, I’ll be back for dinner!” He, overbearingly, demanded. Admittedly, this was a bit of a trick. But, he was really upset!
“But, I already have a date with a friend. Why don’t you eat out first.”
“No!” He walked over to his desk and said as he shut down his computer, “I’ll be home in half an hour.”
“I really can’t go back.” Zoey was a little embarrassed, but she had to turn him down. She couldn’t be cool with Ingram’s date again, she had originally asked him out first, and besides, the thank you meal was really well deserved.
“Zoey Baker!” her renewed refusal annoyed Jerry Xiao a bit. Calling her name through clenched teeth.
“I’ll come back and make you a midnight snack. Okay?” Zoey takes a step back and coaxes him. His face became more and more ugly, and finally, only three words popped out stiffly from between his lips, “Whatever!”
With that, he hung up the phone with a thud, regardless of what Zoey was going to say on the other side.
Over there, Zoey looked at the hung up phone and couldn’t help but skim his lips. He had those blondes to keep him company, so he definitely wouldn’t treat himself badly! Thinking about it, her heart felt a little bad, but she frankly put away the phone and went to fulfill Ingram’s appointment.
Dining with Sea Gu is relaxing and enjoyable. The two of them talked and laughed and the time passed quickly. It was only when it was past 8:00 that the two rushed to the movie theater.
Zoey took her cell phone out of her bag and looked at it; there was no call from Jerry Xiao. Looks like he should have a place to fix dinner.
“Still have an appointment?” Sea Gu noticed her movement.