LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT - SEASON 2 CHAPTER 16
During the travel, Keira was lively, asking Zach a lot of simple questions. Mostly, they were talking about the things that he liked and did not like.
Zach laughed as he commented, “This is so unfair. I don’t know what else to ask you because you have mentioned everything that you h@?? and like in those letters.”
“What? Can you even remember all of that?” Keira exclaimed, seeing how Zach smiled confidently.
“Hmm, I think I should test you later on… if you really remember it all,” Keira mumbled.
“Why later? Let’s do it now? Don’t you believe me? Do it now, c’mon. But I must have a reward if I answer everything correctly,” said Zach with his naughtiest smile that made Keira laugh.
“What.’s my favorite color?” Keira asked suddenly.
“Pink!” Zach answered quickly.
“Hmm, that one is easy. General, just focus on driving, and I’ll test you later. By the way, what reward do you want?” asked Keira as she giggled.
She was so happy to hear that Zach had actually taken the time to read all those letters of hers. Now, she could understand why her dad said that her mom’s style was the best by sending him a lot of letters.
‘Hmmm, it is indeed effective.’ Keira mused because some might have thought it was too old-fashioned, like May and Lana, but that was actually the best way to express your sincerity toward a person, especially, when you couldn’t express it in person.
“My reward? I have to carefully think about it, so let me tell it to you later.” Zach said grinning.
“I like that smile. As if you are going to ask me something hard. Oh crap, I hope you won’t ask me to clean up your condo because I will mess it up more,” Keira commented in a jest.
“Hmm, maybe not that kind of reward. It’s too easy for you.” Zach said simply as if he had something in mind that would be even harder for Keira.
“No kidding?” Keira burst out with rounded eyes.
Zach laughed and nodded.
“So, get ready to ask more difficult questions. Because I will definitely ask for a high reward.” He added still laughing, seeing how Keira’s face became weary.
They made a stopover at the gas station and Keira did some stretching because she felt stiff after an hour of sitting in the car.
Afterward, she entered the mini-store at the station where Zach was buying her ice-cream and some other snacks.
‘How manly,’ Keira thought inwardly as she admiringly looked at her man. He was wearing lightweight trousers, a polo shirt, and loafers, perfectly in light colors for the summer.
She noticed that some girls were stealing glances at Zach, so Keira quickly walked towards Zach and hooked her arm to his.
“What’s taking you so long?” Keira asked lovingly.
Zach smiled at her and said, “I’m not that slow.”
“You are… because I’m already missing you. I feel like it was long enough.” She said lovingly.
Her possessiveness took over as if clinging was not enough, she even nuzzled her face on Zach’s arm. She made sure that her man was properly labeled as taken.
As soon as they were out of the store, Zach chuckled and Keira noticed it.
“What?!” Keira asked as she got the ice-cream from Zach.
She smiled, seeing that flavor of the ice-cream was cheese.
She had never mentioned to Zach the flavor when she asked him to buy her an ice cream cup.
“Are you happy? Grinning widely? Eat that before it melts, instead of staring at it like that” commented Zach before he started the engine of the car, watching how Keira wasn’t eating ice-cream yet.
“I told you that I’ve read your letters, all of them… So, I basically know everything about you since you’ve intentionally written everything there.” Zach teased.
Keira chuckled because Zach was right. They were all about herself. She had even written there about her childhood memories. But mostly, they were the most memorable ones and she also included her most embarrassing experiences.
The letters she wrote were more as a diary about her life. There was written about almost all her life. She wanted to share all of it with Zach.
She did hope that Zach would trust her and share some of his past experiences to her too.
She knew that she could make future memories with Zach, and the past didn’t matter at all. But still, she wanted Zach to share his story with her one day.
“My General,” Keira whispered.
“Yes, my falling star?” Zach answered and Keira grinned.
“If Torin or Lyra heard us, geez, they would have cursed us for sure,” Keira said laughing and Zach laughed too.
“I’m actually a possessive woman. Is it okay if I act like that with you?” asked Keira.
Zach pulled her hand and said, “Just be yourself with me… Like you used to… I prefer it that way. Do what you want to do and don’t ever change who you are just because of someone. Well, a change to become better is good, of course, but everything you do must be of your own will because you want it for yourself, but not because the other person prefers that.”
“Noted, my lovely General… this humble falling star will do as you advised.” Said Keira with the tone of a soldier.
Zach laughed and kissed her hand, “What an obedient star, eh?!”
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Zach had informed his family that he would come home that day and would bring a guest.
He chuckled recalling how his Grandma Terry was not letting him end the call before he told her if the guest he was going to bring was a male or female.
His grandma even screamed on him on the phone when he told her that she had already met their guest and it was Keira Chan.
“I bet my family can’t wait to meet you. There must be a feast waiting for us,” murmured Zach.
“I’m actually nervous. I hope they will all like me,” answered Keira before she opened her window to let the fresh air in.
They were already in the province and Keira loved the untouched nature she was seeing.
It’s more like a return to mother nature vibe – Keira relished the green hue and the glimpses of breathtaking views that she saw along the way.
“Oh, we’re here,” Zach murmured as he beeped and the big gates opened.
Keira felt more nervous, she suddenly mumbled, “How do I look?”
“You look great,” Zach answered simply and Keira twitched her mouth.
“Be more specific at least, like how beautiful my eyes are, how pointed my nose is, how kissable my lips are, how gorgeous is my hair… something like that,” Keira blabbered to relieve her nervousness.
Zach laughed, he held Keira’s hand and squeezed it.
“Relax and be yourself. I told you, they will like you. You are perfect,” said Zach with a wink.
Keira pouted her lips and said, “When did you become so good in calming a woman and started talking like that?”
“Hmm, it has only started when we become official. I’m not usually vocal,” answered Zach nonchalantly.
“Oh my gosh,” Keira gasped when she saw that Zach’s family were all outside, waiting for them.
Zach laughed and said, “See how excited they are?”
“Oh, Keira, my dear. We met each other again. You look more beautiful.” Grandma Terry enthusiastically greeted Keira as she hugged her tightly.
Keira hugged her back and greeted everyone who was introduced by Zach.
“You two must be tired after the long ride. You should eat first and rest after. The food is ready,” said Zach’s mom.
Keira gave her sweetest and widest smile.
Zach instructed the helper and Josh to get all the presents from the car while he held Keira’s hand and lead her inside the house.
Zach’s family members who were behind them couldn’t help exchanging meaningful gazes.
“Where did Big Bro meet her? Should I go to the Military Academy to meet someone like her? Or maybe I should work in the City too?” mumbled Josh with his mouth drooling, his eyes never left Keira’s back.
Rizie, on the other hand, looked at Keira from head to toe as if she was evaluating her. Keira was wearing a cute A-line silhouette short-sleeved dress above the knee. She looked adorable in that summer dress.
“She looks to have a sweet personality and a bit temperamental to me,” whispered Rizie.
“You two, stop, she may hear you,” scolded her mom who smiled.
In the dining area, Grandma Terry was talking non-stop as she recalled how Keira had visited them before, even though it was years ago.
“I told you, dear, she will definitely slay our grandson’s heart.” Grandma Terry commented and Grandpa Shen laughed.
“Well, I’m sure your mom is very pleased now, seeing that you brought someone for us to meet,” commented Grandpa Shen and Keira blushed as she timidly smiled at Zach’s mother.
“We don’t know how you two met by the way?” Sheila asked out of curiosity.
“Oh, right I forgot to mention, Keira is Field Marshal Chan’s daughter,” stated Grandma Terry.
That instant, Sheila’s face paled.
“You mean the Field Marshal?” Sheila repeated.
“Oh, that’s nice… Big Bro, you hit the jackpot!” burst out Josh in jest and Grandma Terry hit his head.
“Ouch!” yelled Josh while Grandpa Shen smiled at Keira and said, “Oh, I apologize, this brat is always like that. He talks nonsense a lot.”
Keira chuckled and said, “It’s okay, grandpa, I really don’t mind. I like it that young brother is talking openly.”
“Well, you’ve hit a jackpot too with our big bro you know… He’s the best..” interrupted Rizie and this time it was Sheila who stopped her by elbowing her.
Sheila changed the topic and commented, “I’m honestly taken aback because I never thought, uhm, you know, your family has quite a big name…”
This time Grandma Terry coughed because she knew her daughter well and she felt that she had to stop this conversation already.
“Okay, let’s all stop talking and enjoy the meal. Oh, goodness, we elders are already starving. Here, Keira, doll, try this, it’s Sheila’s special,” said Grandma Terry as she put some food on Keira’s plate.
“Doll?” Rizie mumbled.
“Yeah, it fits her well I think, ’cause sis-in-law looks like a doll,” answered Josh.
“Sis-in-law?” Rizie added.
“I said you two stop, we have a guest!” Sheila scolded and the twins pursed their lips as they began to eat.
Keira looked at Zach who smiled at her lovingly and said, “Enjoy the meal.”
She smiled back at Zach, who added more side dishes to her plate.
Keira did enjoy the bantering of the twins. How nice would it have been if she had a brother or sister? But she was used to this kind of bantering with her friends.
Then she looked at Zach’s mother.
At first, Keira felt that Zach’s mother was heartily welcoming, but for some reason, she noticed that her mood changed when it came to her knowledge that she was the Field Marshal’s daughter and came from one of the wealthiest families.
Zach’s mom caught Keira gaze, so Keira smiled and slightly bowed. Sheila, on the other hand, also gave her a smile, followed by a silent sigh.
Then she looked at her son, her precious son. She couldn’t help but get worried because, as much as possible, she wanted Zach to get an ordinary partner and not someone who belonged to high society, way out of their league.
Others might think of it as hitting a jackpot, but for her, it was like mixing water and oil, the two couldn’t get mixed with each other.