“I’m yours! I just want you… I only want you. I won’t let you go. I refuse to sign a contract, so don’t bring it up again. I already burned it and flushed it down the drain. You can only be my wife…”
After violently shaking Josh, Zachary collapsed onto the couch like a deflated balloon. He slumped back and closed his eyes while continuing to mutter, “Serenity… Serenity… I will support you. I can afford to support you…”
“Don’t leave me… I need you… Mine. You’re mine…”
Zachary’s mumbling grew softer until he fell silent.
He drifted off to sleep.
Josh and Duncan exchanged glances.
Josh remarked, “Thank goodness he didn’t confuse me for Serenity.”
Duncan asked, “Were you worried he might kiss you?”
“I was terrified he would mistake me for Serenity, kiss me, and then force himself on me. You have no idea how scared I was. Do you think I should play dead or fight back if he tries to assault me?”
Duncan was left speechless.
He turned to Zachary and said, “This isn’t the Zachary I know.”
Josh responded, “Don’t say that. You’ll turn out like him too when you fall in love with a woman and have arguments. You might even be crazier than he is.”
“The woman who can make me fall in love isn’t in this world yet. I’ll just watch as you both fall in love, get married, and become fathers.”
Duncan had encountered countless women, but none had made his heart race or inspired him to settle down.
His best friends had both found partners they liked. While they enjoyed sweet moments, they also faced challenges. The Zachary York of the past was always calm and composed; he had never lost his temper like this.
Remaining single seemed preferable.
“You’re exaggerating. Maybe the woman who can make your heart flutter is right beside you.”
“Anyway, help me lift this drunkard and get him to my car. I’ll send him home. Can you take a cab back by yourself?”
“Yeah.”
Duncan assisted in picking Zachary up. “He’s completely out of it. There’s no one to look after him if you take him home. He’ll catch a cold if he stays on the ground all night.”