Chapter 8
"You have got to be kidding man", Lucie spoke "how could someone resist you?" Laney rolled his eyes at her statement, causing her to chuckle "Don't worry you are still the most handsome person for me". Laney and Zack were best friends from primary school they were together till high school. Zack's parents were well acquainted with Laney's so Laney spent most of his summer holidays along with Zack's family at their ranch located near Brooklyn. After passing out high school Laney decided to join the US Marine services, there he met Lucie the love of his life. She was a medical officer. They got closer during his long stay in Iraq where he was shot directly in between his eyes. She saved him from hell and brought him to a state of joy. Thereafter they dated for more six months and waited to get married until Laney took voluntary retirement. She joined a local hospital near Brooklyn and he bought Zack's ranch, off course at half the market value; where both of them started their new life. Now they were on a vacation in the Caribbean and asked Zack to join them. Indirectly it was a request from Ben so that he could take some break in his life and enjoy it. Since Zack would never listen to his uncle cum housekeeper, the only way to divert him was through his friend. It's been two days since he met Sara and he knew he was missing her. He had his share of girlfriends but never had it occurred to him that he couldn’t stop thinking about a girl, who would haunt his dreams regularly and yet she was just his secretary. Laney had known his friend for a long period of time; he never disclosed anything about the girls he was seeing, the truth was most of the time he forgot their names right after the first date. This was indeed the first time he found Zack babbling about a girl. He never had any problem getting women he wanted; they practically fell for him, well may be not for love but his wealth or his extended connections to the fashion industry. Though he was not hard to look at but this woman somehow refused to go along with his proposal. Yes, that must be the reason for his outspokenness. He chuckled while thinking of his friend's awkward situation. Zack frowned "What's so funny about it?" he said "the cruise is already making me sick", besides I didn’t even inform her about this, out of the growing tension Zack had spoken his thoughts too loud. Now, Lucie joined her husband in his previous action." Neither of you are making it easy", annoyed at his friends', he yelled at them and started walking away. Laney and Lucie glanced at each other exchanging silent promises. Laney took steps towards his friend" Hey, Zack wait, listen you've got a serious problem man." Zack turned to see his friend standing next to him" Pray make it clear for me". "Well it seems my dear friend that you're truly in love with this girl". Zack quirked his brow "You're jesting again. He searched Laney's face for any sign of mischief, but couldn’t find any. "What makes you think that I can fall for someone?" Laney chuckled at his friend's innocent question" You are not a kiss- and- tell kind of person Zack"; he said" if someone like you speaks now and then about a girl that means she has affected your senses". This cruise was truly proving to be the most stupid idea for Zack, you are in love yeah he smiled sarcastically. This is childish infatuation, but I'm no child to be infatuated by her.
"How are you doing these days without the handsome hunk?" Sara rolled her eyes, "I don't know I already miss him a lot", she replied sarcastically. Michelle was annoyed at this point, for one she didn't give the details of the day she went out with Zack and now the boss is out partying but the latter says she knows nothing of it. "Alright tell me at least where is he partying without you?" She shuddered at the thought of him celebrating with a model in his arms; she had seen the type of women he dated. In every event a new woman would be clinging to his arms obligatorily a blonde, she was not blonde nor was she skinny she had curves at the right places. His presence affected her thoughts and each moment she reminded herself don’t let him get to your skin yet why was she sad due to his absence," I don’t know", she replied. Michelle couldn't believe this "you are his secretary and the one person who should know his whereabouts ". Sara was really touched by her friend's concern for her I wish I could say you everything" He doesn’t like sharing his personal life with his secretary Michelle". This was the chance for Michelle to prove her point" you are not just someone Sara, you are special, remember you were the one he invited to the dinner". "Oh my you are taking the dinner thing far too seriously, aren't you"? Her lips twitching to a smile "he did that because Ryan requested", "and why would Ryan make such an odd request", Michelle snapped. Sara was in a dilemma should I tell her the truth, no it's not time yet."I don’t know my dear unless I'm not sure", she said "now would you please make your way towards your chamber, I don’t want us to be sitting here till dawn." Alright I'm leaving for now, but this isn’t over yet", Michelle grinned as she made her way towards the door. This woman can fume up a saint.