The Playboy’s Downfall novel Chapter 2

He used to see me not wearing one. But this time, it will change.

Like he has said last night, he picked me up and we both went down to the parking lot. And to my dismay, he didn’t even lock his eyes into mine—he never dared to stare at my eyes like he always did.

His face is not as lively as before and it all started after that date. I badly wanted to ask him if he has a problem but I held myself because I don’t have the right to do so. I am not his girlfriend. So, I will just stay silent and let my world slowly crumble down.

I am hurting on the inside. I wanted to let out this pain but I don’t know, how. His treatment is killing me.

Zero started the engine and speed away from the parking lot.

I took a deep breath and sighed. Damn, I don’t want this silence. I hemmed to clear my throat but my eyes still darted past through the window. I heaved a sigh again and took the courage to face him.

He then glanced at me before glancing back at the road.

“Do you think we need this trip?” sarcasm filled my voice.

Zero didn’t bother to reply which pissed me off. “I think you’re not fine.” We’re not fine! I wanted to add.

I saw his jaw clenched and his vocal folds moved.

“I am talking to you, Zero,” I uttered but still, he has no reply.

That’s it. I’m pissed! “Stop the car,” I uttered as I looked outside the window. However, he continues to drive.

With a knitted forehead, I looked at him. “Zero, stop the car,” I uttered in a monotone.

I saw how his grip on the steering wheel tightened. I don’t care if he will get mad at me but I can’t stand his treatment anymore.

“I said—what the heck!” I screamed when Zero pulled over and suddenly stepped on the brake which let out a screech of the tires. “Are you trying to—”

“Can you please stay silent?” he exclaimed.

“No!” I exclaimed. “We will not continue this trip. Not when you’re like that.”

“Then what should I do?!” he barked which makes his voice roar inside his car.

I arched my brow. “Send me back and don’t show your face to me if you will stay like that,” she said which makes Zero form a sly smirk on his lips.

“You’re the one who has a problem here. It seems like you’re expecting something from me—if you’re thinking about what had happened that night and these sudden mood swings, then you really don’t know me and don’t understand the situation.” He shook his head. “I warned you, don’t fall in love with me—”

“Situation? What situation?” is scoffed. “And now, you’re telling me that I don’t know you?” I let out a sarcastic laugh and clenched my jaw after. “You’re right. I don’t know you—I don’t know a monster. I will destroy the car window if you don’t open this,” I said as I hold into the door.

Zero’s forehead creased. “You can’t easily break this bulletproof car.”

I crossed my arms in front of my chest and smirked at him. “Oh, I don’t know that. You know, I am a fool—” I didn’t finish my words and came to a halt when he suddenly unbuckles his seat belt. And what he did next, surprised me. Because he swiftly pressed his lips into mine.