My Mr. Perfect, Imperfect [Perfect Series, Book 1]

Chapter 116: I Want To Marry You

Meanwhile, Lucas visited Zoey's boutique to tell her what had to.

"I tried my best to convince him, Zoey. I think Jade's made up his mind."

"Jeez! That idiot!"

"Me?"

"No, I'm referring to your friend. He's so proud and arrogant. I wonder why I'm going this far just to bring them together. I guess that's why he makes so much money, huh? Because he's stupidly stubborn." Zoey vexed.

"Jade also feel down sometimes but I think he's ready to leave the past behind." Lucas explained.

"Does he really not have any feelings for her, then? I guess he didn't love Sapphire as much as I thought he did. Anyway, thanks for everything. I guess I misunderstood but... Since she can meet someone better with no regrets, I think there's nothing to worry about.

"So, I've tried all my best. Jade has his ways, you know."

"Yeah, yeah. I know. I also know that he's not the best for Sapphire. They just live in different worlds and nothing can be done about it. So, I have no intention of posting about you stalking me, online. At any rate, thanks for your hard work. Let's call this our last meeting. Bye." She stood up but Lucas held her back.

"Are you saying we aren't a thing. I thought we had a connection.” Lucas sounded weird the way he said it.

"Really?" Zoey blushed and walked towards him. "What do you mean connection? I was just a bit desperate to make you talk to Jade, that was why I said connection. There's no connection anywhere, okay?" She made clear to him, staring into his dark eyes as they both shared an eye contact. She kissed him and he immediately pulled back, worry written all over her face.

“I want to...” he muttered but it sounded like a whisper. "I want a connection with you."

Zoey kissed him again. Lucas pulled back and stared her into her ocean blue eyes, “Are you sure?”

"Yes, Zoey….just….go slow.”
His voice grew gentle and firm.

Zoey awkwardly put her arms around his shoulders. They stared into each other’s eyes for an awkward second. Lucas leaned down, as she brought her head up. Their lips connected in a sweet but awkward kiss.
Zoey deepened the kiss. With one hand, she took the glasses off his face and dropped it on her table.

Lucas's hand slid up her spine. Zoey felt a tremor go through her body.
Her hand held him closely resting on his built body. He unconsciously tilted his head to deepen the kiss. They kissed more and more passionately by the second.

Blackout...

***

In Jade's office...

He heaved out an heavy bread, tired of everything. Working, thinking about Sapphire, family and all. He took off the pink doll's face on his key holder and threw it away. His hand grabbed his phone as he decided to delete all the pictures they've had together. About to, memory of Sapphire meeting Dylan poured through. Worry converted his face but he left the pictures, still undecided.

Just then, miss Barbara walked in.

"The meeting is starting already, CEO."

"Alright." He replied her and went to the conference room.

Businessmen were seated as Barbara explained.
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