My reckless lover

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"Before I forgot," he stood up and walked towards his motorcycle and lifted the seat up. He went back with a paper bag. "I bought us food that I picked up before going in your house." His other hand is holding a blanket.

" how did all these food fit inside your Ducati??? " I know there's just a small compartment there, just enough for tools.

" it's a customized one, only made for me." he said as if it did not cost him that much.

That's all my stomach needs to hear to crumble. "Thank you" I reached for the blanket, but he offered me the bag and he place the blanket at the grass.

"is this some sort of a date? " I jokingly ask. " A friendly date" he smiled. I'm curious about what he said earlier so I took my phone out while he prepare the food and searched his name on Google.

To my surprise I don't even need to be specific as his name sa a lot of results.

" Zachary's relationship with Kristen Tolentino has finally ended after he got caught cheating. " My eyes widened to what I've read. He cheated to Kristen?! The daughter of the business tycoon, and also known as the Loanshark to one of the many casinos.

His name is also linked to countless girls I don't even know existed.

Some results are same with others, some are saying that he'll soon be the heir of Mulliken chain of companies. Their company is all about perfumes, and a lot of hotel's around the world. Oh, they're rich.

Maybe that's why they made a deal with my dad, after all we own over 100 beaches all over the world. If we come to think of about it, he's not gonna lose even if we get divorce. A wise move for a young man like him, doesn't change the fact that he's a cheater though.

"Penny for your thoughts?" His words brought me back.

"Ah sorry, I was just reading what my friend texted me." I hid my phone back to my pocket, it would be weird if he sees his name on my Google search list lol.

He unwrapped his burger, I reached for the other burger, but he offered me the ones that he already unwrapped. He better stop doing this gentlemen s**t, because I already know his cheating ass.

I just gave him a plastic smile.

I took a big bite to my burger and the flavors seems so familiar to me. "You bought this at Mike's restaurant." I concluded, not even questioning.

"Yeah, I figured out that you like the food there..." He offered me a mint chocolate frappe which is my favorite. I looked at him with a confused eyes. "I asked Mike what's your favorite selection on the menu, that's why." He awkwardly said.

"You don't need to do that, but thank you." I gave him a genuine smile, but you ain't gonna fool me bro.

He laid his back to the tree and made his arms as his pillow as he look at me who's enjoying my burger. He unwraps his own burger and ate it while looking at me.

Then I noticed that he doesn't have any drinks. "you didn't bought a drink for yourself? " I ask.

" I did, but... " Contemplating whether he'd say it or not, "but?"

"It spilled in my compartment when I was driving." Because of me! I've never felt so guilty about my driving skills than I am right now.

"Gosh, I'm sorry. Here drink mine." I offered him my drink. "That's yours, I'll be fine with water." He tilt his head.

"No, drink it so I won't be guilty." I wanna add 'hehe', but that's not necessary.

I may be a b***h, but I still have a conscience.

"Sure, if it would make you feel better, but let's share it" He smiled at me and I really felt the world stopped.

I awkwardly shared the shake with him, I removed the lid with the straw because hell no... I'm noy gonna share one straw with him.

After eating I laid down on my back at the blanket and bent my knee and crossed them.

Surprisingly, it's a very comfortable silence that's happening between us.

"Clarissa?" He's the first to break it.

"Hmm?" I answered as I stare at the trees above me.

"You look very pretty." I froze.

I wanna spill something to my face so I'd wake up! He's a cheater.

"So, Zachary..." I look up to him to see him staring at me, "why'd you agree to marry me?" I finally asked the question I've been meaning to ask.

He looks very calm, maybe no amount of something could make him panic.

"Pure business." He answered like it's nothing. Of course, it's business.

" How about you? Why did you agree?" he asked back.

" I did not, I just don't have a choice, and I thought maybe it's time for me to settle things without my parents. Believe me I didn't want this marriage thing more than you do." I made a face like it's the end of the world.

" Hmm, sounds simple, but I never said I didn't want this." he whispered the last words, enough for my big ears to hear.

What does he mean by that?

" Not as simple as you think it is, but don't worry we can get divorce. " I smiled at him as I pushed myself to get up.

I started to clean the mess. I didn't heard him utter any words anymore so I guess he's fine with it. He helped me fold the blanket and my phone rang.

"hello? " I answered not looking at the screen.

" How have you been, Clarissa darling?" Paul, my friend answered on the other line.

"Paul? Wow you finally decided to call me after months of not talking to me huh!" I sarcastically said, and walk close to the lake not really far, I guess it's still enough for Zach to hear the Convo.

"Darling, you know I've been busy."

Paul is one of my closest friends, he's sweet, but he's not my type and I'm not his type too. "I'll just see you soon, I got a lot to tell!" I ended the call.

I turn my back to him just to meet his dark eyes, his eyes can change color!

I don't know why, but it's something I'm thrilled to see. Idk what's that emotion he portrays though.

"Your eyes can change color?" I asked as curiosity gotten the best out of me.

"Maybe" he shrugged his shoulder and put the blanket inside his motorcycle together with the mess.

His mood changes really fast too.

I watch him as he put on all his gears.

"Turn your car first, and I'll start driving so you could catch up with me." He said in a blatant tone.

Wow, what's wrong with him? But I followed what he asked me to do.

I slowly maneuvered my car and now he's in my front. I rolled down my window.

He started driving and I followed him til we reached the highway, he stopped so I rolled down my window.

"Drive slow, Clarissa. Your darling is waiting, so might as well be careful, right?" He then sped off causing some smoke and dirt to land on my face.

Bruh, what the f**k is his problem? What a moody ass he got.