Chapter 52: Playing Dumb
Blaring sirens. Loud honks. Stuck in a bad traffic for more than an hour, the car finally pulled to a halt at the hospital's garage. It was indeed a long and tiring drive, most especially for Regan. He got out of the driver's seat and stood at the side of the back door, waiting to open it for Adrian.
Adrian's gaze fell on Zoey. He had slowly drifted her into the warmth of his arms after she fell asleep, stargazing. Stroking her hair gently, he admired the innocent look on her face. He felt like he shouldn't disrupt her peaceful sleep, but he reluctantly had to.
"Pretty, wake up." he said, kissing every inch of her face.
"Sorry. I can't open my eyes," she murmured.
He chuckled softly. "Are you serious, right now?", he asked in-between his laughter.
"Five more minutes…"
"Not another word, Zoey. You have to get up," he didn't hesitate to tickle her.
She lifted her hazel eyes in reflex, as her tummy ached with laughter.
"Finally," a coy smile playing on his lips, then he planted a kiss on her neck.
"Gush. Please, stop," she begged, still laughing.
"Did you actually mean that?" he paused for a second, stretching his arms.
Her lips curled up into an embarrassing smile as she shook her head.
"Keep playing dumb, and I promise, you'll get a real kiss." His gaze lingered on her lips, ready to devour them.
"You must be kidding." she pouted.
"Oh, I get it. You don't want to kiss me, right?" he frowned, and stepped out his left foot.
"No, I didn't mean it that way. Please, don't get me wrong, Adrian."
She held onto his shoulder, although he was backing her. He shook off her hand, and lifted his right foot to the outside. Regan shut the door after him, and Adrian walked over to get the door for Zoey. Aw, such a gentleman!
"I'm sorry," she almost cried.
"Just get your ass out," he rolled his eyes over, trying to keep calm.
"Can I, atleast, get a helping hand?" she bit her lower lip, shoving her right hand towards him. He took her hand, and looked away.
She was unable to get a clear view of his face.
A faint smile tugged up her lips as she got out. "Thank you," she said, hoping to get a reply but no response.
Adrian didn't utter a single word. He pulled her, until they arrived at the reception. Then he cleared his throat to speak. "Hello."
"Oh. Hey, Mr Garcia." she gasped, reaching for his gaze.
"I hope you're having a great day at work."
"Yes, thank you."
"My pleasure."
Zoey felt invincible, and it was eating her alive.
"So, how may I help you, sir?"
Before he could complete a word, his phone rang out. He was about declining, but it came to his notice that it was a business call.
"Sorry, I have to take this." he glanced over to Zoey. Though she didn't say a word, her knitted brows read, "Couldn't it wait any longer?"
"It is important. You can handle the rest," he added, and stepped out. Of course she should. Besides, it was her dad, not his.
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