“Sure. Drive safe. Remember that you’re driving a car, not flying a jet.”
Serena chuckled. “I don’t even know how to fly a plane.”
Serena would sometimes speed on the way home and would soon be dissuaded by her two bodyguards.
When Zack knew of it, he gave her an ear–lashing. He then told Liberty about it too, in hopes that she would reprimand Serena for her actions.
Serena found out Zack loves complaining to her sister.
Zack would turn to Liberty whenever his advice for Serena fell on deaf ears.
Since then, Serena needed to be mindful of Zack’s mood in every action she took.
He would whine to his in–laws every single day if Serena was not careful.
She had never seen such a man–child.
When Serena complained to her sister about Zack’s incessant snitching, Liberty explained to her that Zack was actually worried about her. However, he did not want to get into a conflict with her over a trivial matter. Instead of telling her off himself, he turned to Liberty to do it on his behalf.
He did not snitch out of bitterness, but genuine concern.
What else could Serena say as a retort?
Liberty was completely on Zack’s side on this matter.
“Would you like to have anything for supper? I’ll cook for you.”
Serena said, “The food doesn’t taste the same when I’m eating alone. Besides, I don’t eat late at night. because I don’t want to gain weight.”
Zack took good care of his physique.
He never ate supper.
Even when attending social events, he barely ate. He would also limit his alcohol intake with occasional few sips. There were times he did not touch a single drop of alcohol.
Everyone in Wiltspoon knew that you should never suggest drinking when doing business with Mr. York. As he once suffered from gastritis, Mrs. York was opposed to the idea of him consuming alcohol, saying that alcohol will harm his stomach and his overall health.
“You’re not fat at all. On the contrary, you’re as light as a feather. In fact, you should eat more, and gain some weight. When you finally become too heavy to move, I won’t have to worry about you leaving my sight.”
Serena chuckled. “We’re a married couple now, you don’t have to worry about me leaving your side. Even if I were to leave you, where could I even go? I know for sure that you’ll go to the ends of the earth to search for me regardless. Why would I waste all that time and effort? I’d rather spend my time doing some business and earning some money.”
“You’re always thinking about making money, I bet you’re too enamored with money to even notice my existence.”
“Come on, don’t be so grumpy. I’ll head home right away.”
“It’s your fault that I’m acting this way.”
“It can’t be helped. Being your wife is stressful, you know, with all the burden on my shoulders and whatnot.”
Zack dared not utter a word.
He also hoped that Serena could continue leading an easy life as a typical bookstore owner. However, Serena was now his wife and soon the lady of the house. Naturally, she had to carry the burden of managing the household.
Hopefully, they could welcome a child soon. Once the child turned into an adult, Zack could enjoy an early retirement and travel with his wife–just like how his father did decades ago.
Zack’s mood improved significantly after the conversation.
As he entered the house, he did not enter his room as he would usually do. Instead, he sat down on the couch and turned on the TV to create an ambient noise within the walls of his house.
Although Serena said that she would be back in ten minutes, it took her twenty.
She bought some snacks on the way home.
Serena missed the flavors of local Wiltspoon delicacies, as she had been indulging in exotic cuisine in the many social events she attended with her husband.
She decided to buy some snacks, as she passed by the night market en–route home.
“Babe, I’m home!”
Serena yelled as she entered the room with some snacks.
Zack walked over to meet her.
He saw that she was carrying a bag containing several disposable boxes.
“I thought you said that you don’t eat at this hour. Why did you still pack supper home? Are you disgusted by my poor cooking skills? Is that why you rejected the idea of me making supper for you?”
Zack was petty and would magnify a small matter to the point where he thought Serena loathed him.
“No way! Babe, your cooking skills have surpassed mine. When I was passing by the night market, I just felt nostalgic and couldn’t help but stop by and buy some of the few snacks I used to eat.”
Zack did not know how to make these local delicacies. He only ate what the common folk ate for breakfast because he was pretending to be poor. Serena was in the dark back then, so she always. packed a local breakfast for him, and he ate it because he did not want his secret to get exposed.
He still remembered the time Serena made him a greasy bacon sandwich. He only ate the bread and left out the bacon.
“Do you want to eat together?”
Serena walked to the sofa and sat down. She took out several disposable boxes and placed them on the coffee table.
Zack saw that the opened boxes contained spicy tacos, fried cheese curds, and two BBQ chicken wings.
Zack turned around and fetched some disposable gloves for her.
“If you want to eat these, you can tell Sam. Our chef probably makes it better.”
“Well, I crave outside food sometimes. I want a bacon and egg wrap for breakfast at Liberty’s diner tomorrow.”
Serena liked ordinary food.
Zack knew what she meant and stopped talking.
He silently watched as Serena ate with great relish as he was not brought up to eat such foods.
Serena did not buy much, so she finished them all by herself.
However, she was still a little unsatisfied after she finished her food.
“If I didn’t have a full schedule tomorrow, I would’ve bought two bottles of beer.”
Zack’s face was a little gloomy. He said, “You have a full schedule every day! Do you still remember my last name? How long has it been since you told me that you love me? How long has it been since you bought me flowers or new clothes?
“I was at work all day and came home feeling exhausted. I thought that seeing your smiling face and listening to your soft voice when I get home will make it all worth it. But you weren’t home when I got back!
“Ms. Serena Hunt, you’re seriously neglecting your husband!”
Zack made a serious protest.
Serena was speechless as she looked at him.
Zack seemed mad at her. He turned his face away and refused to look at her.
“Babe…”
Serena quickly started to coax her husband.
This man had always been domineering. He was used to everyone revolving around him, but Serena did not. He seemed to have changed his attitude, but in fact, he did not change one bit.
Serena thought about it. She had indeed been busy recently, so she neglected him a little.
She came home later than he did a few times in a row.
Since Zack was accustomed to being the center of attention with everyone revolving around him, he got angry, threw a fit, and protested.
“How could I forget your last name?”
Serena moved over, hugged Zack’s arm, and said softly, “Your last name is York, and your first name is Zack. I really like your name, so I will never forget this name for the rest of my life. That’s unless I get older and get Alzheimer’s. If so, I may forget…”
Zack turned his face back and stared at her.
Serena quickly changed her words. “Even if I get Alzheimer’s, I’ll never forget you!”
“Babe, I love you.”
Serena said the words that Zack liked to hear the most.
“From now on, I’ll buy you flowers every day, okay?”
Buying flowers was easy.
Serena just had to tell Camryn to prepare a bouquet of flowers for her every day, then she would just give it to Zack.
“I only have one vase in my office. Alternate days will be good enough.” Zack’s expression finally eased.
Serena said, “Why don’t I buy a few more vases for your office?”
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