Chapter 2621
Night of Destiny
Zacharias took Shirleyâs hand. âLetâs go. Letâs enjoy ourselves over the next three days.â
Shirley followed him into the resort. A group of servants were welcoming them, giving them presents
and flowers. Shirley took the flowers. A steward said, âSir, madam, please take a break on the second
floor. We shall serve afternoon tea shortly.â
Shirley was stunned. Madam? Do these people not know the relationship we share? Do they think Iâm
his wife?
Zacharias held his laughter in. He put an arm around Shirleyâs shoulder and said, âLetâs head to the
second floor then, madam.â
Shirley pursed her lips, holding her laughter in as Zacharias took her to the second floor. Right after
they came to the landing, she gave Zacharias a questioning look.
Zacharias chuckled. âDonât you like how they address you?â
Shirley loved it, but she still wasnât his wife, so she felt nervous being addressed that way. âI do. Shirley
smiled. She then convinced herself, âItâs not like anyone else is going to hear that here. Iâll be your wife,
then.â
Zacharias smiled. âThis could be a trial run for our marriage, then.â
Shirley thought it was sweet. Weâll see how things go. I can tell my folks weâre dating once we get back
home. We donât have to be worried about how the public will see us.
Shirley and Zacharias took their seats in the lounge on the second floor. Shirley was tired and hungry
from the trip here, for it had taken them nearly three hours.
A moment later, the steward led a group of servants over to them. The servants were holding exquisite
platters, and the food was exquisite. This was where Florâs royaltyâs guests were served, so everything
felt regal.
Once the servants had taken their leave, Shirley picked up a nice piece of toast and took a bite. Her
eyes lit up. âOh, this is nice.â
Zacharias hadnât taken his food, but when Shirley said the toast was nice, he took her wrist and fed
himself with her toast. He bit on the spot sheâd taken a bite out of. âItâs nice,â he praised.
Shirley smiled at him. âYou just love taking my food.â
âYeah. It tastes better after you have a bite.â Zacharias cocked an eyebrow. she felt sweeter than the
dessert before her.
After teatime, Shirley wanted to stroll around the rose garden. The place was gorgeous; even a little
time in the garden could cheer her up. Zacharias went with her. Shirley walked ahead of him, staring
around. Her hair was untied, and it billowed in the wind. Even her profile stunned Zacharias.
The roses were gorgeous, but to Zacharias, Shirley was more captivating still. He only had eyes for her
and nothing else.
Shirley felt his gaze focused on her, and her heart started to race. She turned around, looking at him.
He was in a suit, his shoulders were broad, his hair was slick, and his features were sculpted and regal.
Shirley looked around. Alright, thereâs no one here. She grinned, approaching Zacharias before holding
his shoulder. Zacharias put an arm around her waist and pulled her into his embrace. Then, Shirley
kissed him.
A surge of warmth, burning for Zacharias, coursed through Shirleyâs veins. Shyly, she leaned against
Zachariasâ chest and listened to the beat of his heart.
âItâs cold out here. Letâs go inside.â Zacharias took her back into the residence.
Shirley followed him, but a servant was leading them. This place was huge, and the servant took them
to the master bedroom. When Shirley saw her luggage inside, she blinked and looked at Zacharias.
Quietly, she asked, âThey canât be having us share a room, can they?â