Way Back Into Love (Essie)

Chapter 17 The Dream Man Is Not Easy To Deal With

"I'm Mandy, don't you remember me? Six years ago, during the trip to the Himalayas, my traveling

companions and I came across some difficulty. It was you who saved us."

It was not until then that Zac realized what she was referring to. Yet, this compliment didn't make him

look proud. He continued to have an indifferent expression on his face. Shrugging his shoulder, he let

go of the matter.

However, hearing this, Essie walked over and patted him on the shoulder. With a playful look on her

face, she said, "I wasn't aware you had gone to the Himalayas. It sounds amazing!" Mandy had

repeated this story a million times in the past. It was something she enjoyed narrating every now and

then. They had also named this story as the independent hero climbing the mountains and rivers. The

way he had hit eight gangsters all by himself was the part she told with a relish.

Zac gently pinched the tip of her chin. "There are still a lot of things you don't know."

Looking at them, Mandy couldn't help but feel a little envious. She never expected that her dream hero

would one day become her best friend's hero. "Essie, how do you know him?" If they hadn't known

each other for a long time and if their relationship hadn't reached anywhere, then it meant Mandy still

stood a chance.

Thinking something was going on between the two, she was overtaken by an urge to curse. Essie, on

the other hand, quickly noticed the change in Mandy's expression and answered, "He is my

roommate."

She knew Mandy too well. Her biggest weakness was her paranoia. As soon as they returned from the

journey, Mandy kicked her boyfriend mercilessly and urged her to accompany her to do hymen repair

surgery. Nervously, Essie obeyed and didn't even dare tell Eva about this. She decided to keep the

relationship between her and Zac as simple as possible. She couldn't let her other relationships to be

damaged because of it. Apart from the fact they had a fake marriage certificate and had sex once

accidentally, there was nothing between the two. After two months, they would separate and never

contact each other again.

'She had told them we are nothing but roommates,' thought Zac to himself. It pained him to see the

attitude with which she looked at their relationship. 'Did that sex mean nothing to her?' he wondered.

Mandy was greatly relieved when she was filled in with the reality of their relationship. Essie was her

best friend and she loved her with all her heart. She could share everything, except love. Everyone was

selfish when it came down to love. She smiled and looked at the man of her dreams. "I don't know your

real name yet," she said in a flirty tone.

Even though her voice was loud enough, he pretended like he didn't hear her question. Paying her no

heed, he focused on the iPad in his hand. Seeing the awkward situation before her, Essie spoke, "His

name is Zac Rong, 26 years old, coming from Dragon City." That was the only thing she knew about

him as well. Prying was not her thing hence she didn't bother probing him with questions. The last thing

she wanted was to make a fool out of herself.

Mandy nodded, trying to look calm. But deep down, she was very disturbed. She couldn't believe Zack

had ignored her. 'Wasn't I beautiful enough? Doesn't he find me attractive?' She couldn't help but

wonder as her confidence went down. All her life, she had lived with the knowledge she was physically

striking. Everywhere she went, men and even women would stop and stare at her. Her breathtaking

beauty and perfect features could easily steal a heart. Every man she liked reciprocated her feelings. It

was the first time a man had ignored her! Embarrassment engulfed her. © 2024 Nôv/el/Dram/a.Org.

"Zac, can I call you like this?" She went on, trying to get his attention. Even though she was shocked,

she wouldn't give up so easily. "We are not that close," he said, nonchalantly. Once again he had

pricked her ego by turning her down. And the worst part was, he had no sorrow in doing so. At the

moment, he was in a bad mood and her interest in him was only making it worse.

Essie turned her head and looked at Zac. The cruelty in his eyes scared her.

'Who offended him? Why is he so ferocious!' she wondered, running out of ideas to placate the

situation.

Mandy's heart was wounded. She lowered her eyes and almost cried. Essie hurried to ease the

atmosphere, "He was only kidding. You can call him as you like." As soon as she finished her words,

she felt a chill sweep over her face. She chose to ignore it.

Her words hadn't comforted Mandy. His cold face showed that he wasn't joking.

"Ladies, come and eat pears. I bought them today. They're fresh,"

Essie said, trying to brighten up the atmosphere. It was getting quite gloomy there. She took a pear

from the coffee table. When she was about to peel it, Zac grabbed the knife from her and said, "Didn't I

buy you a peeler?"

"Oh you did. I completely forgot." After saying this, she ran into the kitchen and took out the peeler.

Last time, she had cut herself while cutting an apple. Seeing the pain she had gone through, Zac

bought a peeler. He could be quite considerate at times!

She put the pear to the machine, and quipped as she rotated the handle, "Now that I have this peeling

divine weapon, mom doesn't need to worry about me anymore."

"I am not worried about you. I am just worried you will use this wound as an excuse to have a rest." Zac

sneered.

Essie made a face at him and was brimming with rage! She knew he wouldn't suddenly become kind

but his reply irked her nevertheless.

Next to them, Eva burst into laughter. "The more I look at you, the more I think you are not roommates

instead a newly married couple."

Zac glanced at her. He wanted to agree.

However, Essie frowned on listening to Eva's words. Pretending like she didn't hear it, she continued to

work on the pear.

Eva's words didn't make Mandy happy. She found that the coldness in Zac's eyes disappeared every

time he looked at Essie. 'Was it because they were familiar with each other, or because the relationship

between them was more than that of two roommates?' she wondered.

Either way, she swore she would figure it out!