The Playboy’s Downfall novel Chapter 2

“You’re a sweet girl—a witty one. You’re charming. Many men will drool over you. You’re still young and there are so many men out there. But for me, I don’t deserve—”

“We’re pretending, right?” I asked, arching my brow. He glanced at me for a second before he glanced back at the road.

Zero sighed. “Yeah. It’s just that I just want you to know that—”

“Love has grabbed you unexpectedly and it has left you spellbound. Compassion called you and you reacted without even realizing why.”

Zero frowned.

“You can’t teach your heart… to love someone. It will beat in an instant to the person that caught your attention. Do you experience that so-called love at first sight?” I asked as I let him take one bite of his burger.

Zero shook his head. “I don’t believe that,” he replied the moment he chews the portion of food inside his mouth.

I smiled. “Love at first sight is real, Zero—”

“Zero? Where’s that baby thing?” he interrupted.

I rolled my eyes. “I can call my boyfriend anything I want,” I replied which makes Zero let out a soft chuckle.

“No pressure, baby,” he said.

“Back to my topic—”

“My girlfriend is a love guru, huh?” he teased.

I heaved a deep sigh. “Zero…” warning filled my voice.

Zero pressed his lips but his smile wanted to come out from those perfect lips. He maneuvers his car to the left, entering the gateway of the subdivision. This place is one of the well-known subdivisions in the city.

“We can’t pretend that we’re in a relationship in front of your parents, Zero. I don’t want any misunderstanding,” I said.

Zero let out a soft chuckle. “Just act casually, baby. And it’s fine to me if you will show how much you love—”

“Excuse me. You’re just my crush, okay?”

“But crush can be developed into love. And why did you ask me for a favor then… if you don’t love me?” he asked which caught me off guard. I don’t know how to react at this moment. My brain cells won’t function well either to speak for myself.

I sighed. “Do I need to give you a reason?”

Zero shrugged his shoulder and then he turned the steering wheel to the right.

“I just admire you but when I find out about your doings—having sex with different women, indulging yourself into desires, the percentage went down.”

Zero arched his brow when I glanced at his side. “So, how many percent are left?” he asked.

I rolled my eyes. “Heh!” I exclaimed and looked past through the window. No one dared to talk between us until the car stopped in front of a black gate. For a few seconds, it opens inward and Zero enter his car inside we saw the circular driveway. I can’t help myself not to feel amazed because of the beauty inside their mansion.

“Nervous?” Zero uttered as he stops his car in front of their house. A man approaches us and opens the door on my side. “Just act normal. No one will bite you,” he added.

Zero turned to his mom. “My girlfriend is on a diet—”

“Girlfriend?” As expected, Zero's mom’s eyes widened in surprise. I turned to Zero and pinched his skin on the arm.

Zero frowned at me. “That’s hurt, huh,” he said but I just rolled my eyes.

“Remember, I’m just here,” his mom’s voice cut in.

“Ma, please, stop pestering my girl—”

“Excuse me, Zero. You seem to choose the wrong word. Anyway, sweetie,” his mom turned to my side, “don’t call me, Ma’am, okay?”

I nodded and pressed my lips, trying to overcome the embarrassment.

“But you can call me ‘mom’, you know, I wished to have a daughter but sad to say, I gave birth to a boy.”

“You should try to make one, who knows, it will be a—”

“Zero,” his mom cut the hum into Zero’s words. “You’re just my only son and you still love to make fun of and tease your mom?” Zero’s mom arched her brow. “How could you—”

“Come on, Ma. My girlfriend is watching you,” he said as he guided his mom to my side. When Zero met my eyes, I sly smirk formed on his lips and winked at me.

At that moment, I looked away. For sure, my cheeks are burning red. Damn, Zero, I cursed inside my head.