Way Back Into Love (Essie) novel Chapter 41

"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?"

"You shouldn't kiss me, hug me, or even try to sleep on my bed. Are we clear?" She placed her hands on her hips and glared up at him.

"Okay." His eyes glinted. Although he wasn't allowed to kiss her, she didn't say anything about touching her. As for sleeping on her bed, that's fine as well, since she didn't say anything about sleeping on his bed.

The next morning, Essie went to the hotel. She didn't know what tricks her parents were about to play that she was about to stop them immediately. Otherwise, Zac was doomed.

As soon as he got back last night, Bob sent a video he had snapped to his wife and reported to her. 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.

"I 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 said thoughtfully.

Before she knocked on the door, Essie managed to organize her thoughts in order to convince her parents. When she walked in, she immediately leaned on her mother's shoulder.

"Mom, you went a little bit too far last night. Just trust me, okay? My husband is not that kind of man."

Lucy sighed. "Essie, your father and I have already been through this. 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 of objective eyes."

Essie hugged her. "I know you care about me, but you really shouldn't plan this anymore. You always say that a fox cannot 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 few days, and you can observe him? Maybe you'll be able to get to know him then."

Hearing her words, Lucy glanced at her husband who gave their daughter a thumbs up. He honestly couldn't agree more with their daughter. It seemed that she had learned something from them over the years.

Half an hour later, Zac came with the car. Last night, he and Essie created a three-day travel plan. They planned to climb mountains, go sea watching, drive to a farm by the countryside. All of these activities were completely relaxing.

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

Seeing this scene, Essie couldn't help 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 acting!