Elope? This either meant that they were running away because of forbidden love, or was it that they were casting everything aside for the sake of love or maybe it’s just escaping from reality?
But then again, what is the relationship between them? Can it even be regarded as eloping? It appears more like a kidnap!
When they reached the car, Nancy sat at the rear seats. Zack could tell that she was angry. So Zack opened the other door and sat beside her.
“Why are you sitting behind? Aren’t you driving?” Nancy said as she leaned away from him and looked at him in confusion.
Zack remained silent but looked directly at her. His stare caused Nancy to feel numb all over.
“What do you think of me?” Zack asked without giving a thought. He wanted to explain to her but didn’t know where to start.
“Ah?!” Nancy was shocked by what he said. Why did he ask her this? She felt the air tense up and thicken. She had trouble breathing.
“I, I think that you are very talented.” She instantly realized how stupid that reply was and wanted to slap herself. Does he need her to tell him that he is talented?
Zack didn’t blink and continued to look into her eyes in disbelief. “You are truly simple and silly! I really wonder how you can be so good at gaming!”
When Nancy heard this, she nodded in agreement. Yes yes yes. Just blame my stupidity and simple-mindedness. How did she get so good at gaming? She wondered as well.
But hang on, something’s not right. His words sound sarcastic. Not only did he hit her, now he is berating her, how can he be so mean?
Before Nancy could speak, Zack started to ruffle her hair and spoke from his heart, “How did I fall for a fool like you?”
‘Fool? Now he says that I’m a fool? How did he fall for a fool? How did he fall in love with a fool! Hang on, is is is he declaring his love for me?’
Now Nancy realized what he was saying and repeated, “You just said how did you fall for a fool like me?”
Zack smiled, ruffled her hair firmly and her hair was already a ball of mess, “Yes, a fool just like you.”
Nancy blushed immediately, fireworks were exploding in her mind “Pop pop pop”. The man that she secretly loved for four years is actually saying that he likes her.
“I… I…” Nancy wanted to reply that she likes him too, nay, she adores him but somehow the words were stuck in her mouth.
Zack slid over to her side, grabbed her hands, and gazed lovingly into her eyes.
“Actually, I knew from the beginning that game ID was you and that was my only way of getting close to you. I didn’t mean to lead you on. When my brother called you that earlier today, was because he overheard me calling you. It’s true that I like to play online games with you and it’s also true that I like you. So, can you calm down? Stop being angry.”
Zack’s sudden honesty brought relief immediately to Nancy. In reality, it was her who wasn’t truthful but Zack ended up apologizing to her.
When she thought of this, she felt guilty. Lowering her head, she looked at his hands and apologized, “I’m sorry…”
She sighed in relief as she apologized. She paused and clenched her hands. With another deep breath, she continued, “I’m sorry, I was not truthful to you from the beginning. That was because I like you. From Freshman year, I fell for you the moment I saw you. You were so talented and apart from the online game, I’m not good at anything. I’m clumsy and simple minded…”
Zack frowned and yet smiled, “Are you really sorry?” Nancy was serious and firmly nodded.
“Well, saying that you are sorry doesn’t mean anything. You need to be punished.”
Nancy was startled. She felt that something was not right, clenching her teeth, she lifted her head and asked, “What punishment? So long as you don’t fire me, you can punish me as you wish.”
Zack raised an eyebrow. Of course, he won’t fire her. He intentionally ‘lured’ this silly girl into the company, why would he release her so easily.
He firmly pulled her into his embrace and whispered into her ears, “I want to punish you by remaining by my side from now on, be my girl.”
Nancy suddenly felt a wave of joy and she began to float in elation.
Zack was starting to blush because Nancy didn’t reply to what he said.
He pushed her forward and could see her smiling shyly. Nancy came to her senses, grabbed Zack, and gave him a big kiss on his lips!
Zack was surprised at the sudden lunge and didn’t react until she was about to finish the kiss.
His hands brushed pass her soft hair, grabbed her neck, and pulled her in for a deep long kiss…