Cupid's Arrow Hit On Me

Morning Flower Market Adventure

I’m taking a trip back to my hometown after meeting your parents this weekend. I want to chop down a few bamboos to make the rails.”

Zachary replied faintly, “No need, I’ll get someone to install the rails tomorrow.”

The lady of the York house wanted to go all the way to her hometown to chop down some bamboo and haul them back for laundry-airing purposes. The only person who could come up with this is Serenity.

“Sure. Thanks.”

“This is also my home.”

“Yeah,” Serenity answered before carrying her laundry to her bedroom. She pushed open her bedroom door before turning around to look at Zachary. “If you want, you can leave your dirty clothes out after shower. I’ll wash your clothes when I’m doing my laundry.”

“It’s fine. Thank you. I’ll get someone to deliver two washing machines tomorrow. It’d be easy to have a washing machine in each of our bathrooms.”

“Alright. Tell me how much you pay for the washing machines. I’ll split with you.”

Serenity could not let him foot the bill for the washing machines too since he had already given her a debit card for household expenses.

Zachary faintly uttered, ‘Two washing machines won’t cost a lot. I can afford a few thousands. Besides, they’re white goods for our house.”

In case she thought he was horrible with household planning, Zachary added. “I’m usually busy with work, so I send my clothes to the dry cleaners. That’s why I didn’t get a washing machine.”

It was not a question of the incapability of managing a house, but simply because Zachary did not take a lot of things into account, nor is he knowledgeable about quotidian needs. For the past thirty years, he had lived in true fashion the comfortable life of an heir. Even so, Zachary would do as much as he could by himself.

The laundry though, was something he had never attempted before.

“Got it.”

Serenity understood that highly skilled white collars often made do with life due to their busy schedule. They did not have time to think about their daily necessities.

“Get some early rest, Mr. York.”

Serenity entered her room before shutting and locking the door behind her.

The sound of the door locking saw a gloom clouding his eyes. He believed she was keeping her guard up against him. Nevertheless, Zachary soon realized they were even since he too locked his bedroom door and closed the window when he slept at night.

In a way, they had a good system going on.

Serenity set her boundaries while he set his. They respected one another and gave each other space to breathe.

Most notably, Serenity never expected him to fulfill his part of the marital duty.

A moment later, Zachary whipped out his phone to call Sam, the butler. With the call connecting, Zachary: solemnly instructed, “Sam, get two washing machines delivered to Brynfield. You can decide on the

brand. Don’t make it too expensive or too cheap.” Sam respectfully heeded the request.

Zachary hung up and stared at the shut door. He then got up and returned to his room.

The night pa*sed amid the silence.

The following morning at six o’clock, Zachary was woken up by a call.

He grabbed his phone for a look. It was Serenity calling him. Although annoyed, Zachary sucked it up and took Serenity’s call.

“Are you awake, Mr. York? We agreed to get flowers at the florist at six.”

“I’m up.”

“I’ll wait for you. If you could hurry up.”

“Sure.”

Since he said he would take her there yesterday, Zachary swiftly got up, got dressed, washed up, and went out the door despite his sleepiness.

Serenity was holding a purse, containing her phone, keys, and the debit card given by Zachary. She was going to check the account balance at the ATM later. She had to buy things within her means after all.

Let’s go.”

Zachary drew close and faintly uttered.

“Kay.” Serenity went with him.

As the couple walked together without a word, Serenity wanted to make conversation. However, that ever solemn and tensed face with an invisible “keep out” sign on that forehead of his was off-putting.

His talent would go to waste if he did not become a school teacher. With a face like that, he could easily keep the children in check.

A short while later, they arrived at the market. Serenity directed Zachary to park the car in an empty lot. After getting down from the car, she told him, “Come on. Let’s have breakfast.”

Without a peep, Zachary followed behind her.

The great Zachary York was out of place for his first trip to the market, but he rolled with it and hid his discomfort from Serenity.

The pair ordered a bagel sandwich each, and Serenity requested extra toppings for herself. Still, the bagel sandwich did not quell Serenity’s hunger.

Zachary took his time with his food, observing exemplary table manners to the tee. It was a mouthwatering and appetizing experience to watch him eat. If it were not because she was afraid Zachary would criticize her binge eating, she could have ordered some greasy bacon and fried potatoes.

“You can order whatever you want if you’re not full.”

Zachary could tell she wanted more. With that appetite of hers, a bagel sandwich with extra toppings was barely scratching the surface.

Last night at the party, she did not stop shoving food down her throat for over an hour.

Not only that, but she also brought cranberries home for dessert.

Despite her slender figure that could pa*s as a model, the girl could really eat. God knows where all that food went.

“I’m full, but watching you eat makes me hungry.”

Zachary frowned. “Hehe. Don’t be mad. I’m complimenting the way you eat. Just by looking at you, I feel like you’re feasting on a gourmet meal. I got the craving to join in.”

Zachary stared at Serenity speechlessly before turning his attention back to his bagel sandwich,

He was only going at a snail’s pace because he could not get used to the food.

After the couple was done eating, Serenity led him around. Instead of heading straight to the florist, Serenity went to a nearby 24-hour ATM for cash withdrawals. Zachary watched as Serenity took out the debit card from her purse. Serenity had a good memory and had already memorized the PIN he wrote down. Inserting the card into the teller, Serenity punched the PIN and checked on the account balance. It was ten thousand dollars. Ten thousand dollars were enough for her to get essential houseware.

“Let me know if the money isn’t enough. I’ll wire it to the account.”

It’s more than enough. We don’t need a lot for a two-person household. I was just wondering about the balance so I can stay within budget.”

Serenity had to spare some for living expenses apart from furnishings.

She had checked on her kitchenware order. It was arriving tomorrow.

Anyway. Serenity would be cooking up a storm for the in-laws on the day of their visit.

“Let’s go to the florist.”

Serenity put the debit card back in the purse before taking Zachary to a florist close by.

There were a few florists near the market and business was booming. They would open their shops early considering their location adjacent to the market and the high footfall in the mornings and evenings.

Serenity first asked Zachary about his flower preference. Learning he had none, Serenity bought many potted plants to her liking. She also purchased two plant stands to a*semble later at home.